They been knocking me sideways
Today's topic was inspired by a conversation sparked on twitter and Flickr over the weekend.
Let me get this out there. I did not invent stripes. SHOCKING I know. But I have been wearing them all my life. For instance in 1987... I am the headless wonder. Yes it was a skirt over pants outfit that CAME LIKE THAT. It was awesome. (also note the sailor outfit on Brandon. Totally hilarious coincidence. He is currently in Afghanistan in the Air Force)
Again in 1994.... (don't look directly at my bangs.gah.)
People have worn them for centuries before me. Monks, Picasso, Andy Warhol, prisoners.. yeah anyways, I just happen to love them and wear them a lot. I didn't realize how often until someone via Wardrobe Remix mentioned it to me the other day.I thought OH I only have 2 styles and I just wear them often. Uh yeah OK keep telling yourself that. OK so maybe I have more like 6. (possibly more if you count all the other colors I have. **cough**) In 2009 I wrote this post with this collage.
I don't have the shirt I am wearing in 6 of those photos anymore. It got retired to the stripey shirt heaven. But I have replaced it again and again in various forms.
What I am trying to say and I haven't had enough coffee to articulate myself. When I like something I stick to it and do it. over and over and over. In all aspects of my life. I will eat the same meal every night, drink from the same cup yeah. I get stuck.
The hoodies? yeah same deal. I've always liked them.
Yeah just sharing this one because it has hoodies AND cake.
My point? Not sure if I have one. OK here is it it, its profound I tell ya. If you love something do it until you nauseate everyone around you. Oh wait no. Um if you love something and it works, stick with it. Wait that is great marriage advice too. But yeah. so ON TO THE OUTFIT. I haven't even taken outfit photos yet so let me go do that. brb.
I didn't want to crop this because I like the size of the stacks compared to me. But heck why don't I post both?
*Outside pants Gap
*Inside bright red thick leggings. Unsure where I got them
*Boots Merrell
*Red top and Blue jacket Forever 21
*Shirt H&M
*Dog tags from my pop when he was in the Navy which was totally intentional with the feel of today's look and the french sailor stripes. Pop wasn't French he was Irish but I am French from my Gram but the Canuk kind of French.
*Scarf Marc Jacobs
*Makeup red lips, black eyeliner
*Earrings Elsa Peretti
*Ring and necklace Paloma Picasso Her dad was famous for wearing the stripes . (I like to take a theme to the nth degree, by nth I mean aNnoying degree.. My socks even match the outfit.)
without scarf
It is REALLY cold here today. -20. I have on 2 pairs of pants and 3 tops and a cashmere scarf (uber warm).
With scarf
I have a lot of photos from this weekend and some reviews so I will do a separate post later on.
How is your Monday? What is your weather like today?
Let me get this out there. I did not invent stripes. SHOCKING I know. But I have been wearing them all my life. For instance in 1987... I am the headless wonder. Yes it was a skirt over pants outfit that CAME LIKE THAT. It was awesome. (also note the sailor outfit on Brandon. Totally hilarious coincidence. He is currently in Afghanistan in the Air Force)
Again in 1994.... (don't look directly at my bangs.gah.)
People have worn them for centuries before me. Monks, Picasso, Andy Warhol, prisoners.. yeah anyways, I just happen to love them and wear them a lot. I didn't realize how often until someone via Wardrobe Remix mentioned it to me the other day.I thought OH I only have 2 styles and I just wear them often. Uh yeah OK keep telling yourself that. OK so maybe I have more like 6. (possibly more if you count all the other colors I have. **cough**) In 2009 I wrote this post with this collage.
I don't have the shirt I am wearing in 6 of those photos anymore. It got retired to the stripey shirt heaven. But I have replaced it again and again in various forms.
What I am trying to say and I haven't had enough coffee to articulate myself. When I like something I stick to it and do it. over and over and over. In all aspects of my life. I will eat the same meal every night, drink from the same cup yeah. I get stuck.
The hoodies? yeah same deal. I've always liked them.
Yeah just sharing this one because it has hoodies AND cake.
My point? Not sure if I have one. OK here is it it, its profound I tell ya. If you love something do it until you nauseate everyone around you. Oh wait no. Um if you love something and it works, stick with it. Wait that is great marriage advice too. But yeah. so ON TO THE OUTFIT. I haven't even taken outfit photos yet so let me go do that. brb.
I didn't want to crop this because I like the size of the stacks compared to me. But heck why don't I post both?
*Outside pants Gap
*Inside bright red thick leggings. Unsure where I got them
*Boots Merrell
*Red top and Blue jacket Forever 21
*Shirt H&M
*Dog tags from my pop when he was in the Navy which was totally intentional with the feel of today's look and the french sailor stripes. Pop wasn't French he was Irish but I am French from my Gram but the Canuk kind of French.
*Scarf Marc Jacobs
*Makeup red lips, black eyeliner
*Earrings Elsa Peretti
*Ring and necklace Paloma Picasso Her dad was famous for wearing the stripes . (I like to take a theme to the nth degree, by nth I mean aNnoying degree.. My socks even match the outfit.)
without scarf
It is REALLY cold here today. -20. I have on 2 pairs of pants and 3 tops and a cashmere scarf (uber warm).
With scarf
I have a lot of photos from this weekend and some reviews so I will do a separate post later on.
How is your Monday? What is your weather like today?
Comments
I love the layered scarves today and seriously, your hair looks awesome. Seriously.
xoxo
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The weather is gorgeous, its sunny and really warm.
Also: I totally love this look. You may wear it all the time: but that's simply because it's fabulous!
Monday is Monday is Monday. I like to start it with Elvis Costello's Welcome to the Working Week. It's sunny & 74ºF. It's ridiculous. I miss tights!
My Monday is pretty good. I took a walk with the Hubs because the weather is crisp and cool, but not bitterly cold. I'm now making dinner of meatball-pasta toss with extra cheese.
Weather is cold here, but not as cold as yours; we warmed up to 32 today, which is practically tropical for a Midwestern winter.
My Monday is busy--thank goodness a meeting got canceled so I can read blogs. :)
My Monday was pretty lame, I think I cracked my muffler so my car makes this wretched noise that terrifies me. Also we had to play a lot of catch-up at work since we had a snow day on Friday. However, I am currently eating some really awesome soup for dinner so things are looking up. Stay warm, and hope you have a good Monday!
But I have a blue, red and navy stripes that I'm not including
anyway, stay warm!
It was almost as cold here in CNY yesterday -14. I'm so done with winter.
I also wanted to drop you a note to say thanks so much for the button. I am still thinking on an awesome outfit with which to document myself wearing it. Stay tuned...
-Nikki