I think you all will enjoy this saucy Tory Burch article.

“Say what you will about polygamist wives, but at least they know they are dressing to please the patriarchy. Tory Burch clothing inhabits a privileged, prim, declawed, deodorized look that culturally symbolizes a state of voluntary submission to the males of her tribe.”

do i really have to wear tevas?

the website with all the organic lovelies liz shared has a dress i think i need:

yes, that is a gold metallic lace trim you see. it’s $196 – go ahead and order and return if it’s fug?

more importantly, in a week i’m leaving for 10 days in israel (birthright propaganda trip). the packing list is sending chills down my spine.

* 12 short sleeved shirts or T’s (6 in winter)
* 4 pairs of jeans/pants/sweats
* 5 pair of shorts (1 in winter)
* 5 long sleeved shirts or T’s (8 in winter)
* 3 sweaters or sweatshirts (5 in winter)
* 1 mid weight jacket or sweatshirt w/hood
* 1 pair of water/shower shoes (Teva’s)
* 1 pair of hiking boots (and/or rain shoes)
* 1 pair of sneakers
* 1 pair of nicer shoes (for Shabbat)
* 1 long skirt (women) / nice khakis (men) (for shabbat)
* 1 nicer blouse or shirt (for Shabbat)
* 1 hat or scarf
* ‘going out’ outfits (for city nights)

isn’t 4 pairs of jeans for 10 days in 100 degree weather a bit excessive? do i honestly have to purchase tevas just for 10 days? i think i’ll risk a foot fungus. do i have to wear a floor length skirt for shabbat? from what i’ve heard, israel is rather cosmopolitan, and i’m going to be the american asshole in asics and khaki shorts.

my mother suggested i don’t wear cotton shirts because my nasty sweat which will undoubtedly accumulate throughout the day “won’t be wisked away.” what material is apprope for desert sweating?

Cankles

Ignore what my legs look like and take a look at my new loafs:

I’m pretty pleased! I can wear these to work and still move around, and yet not be wearing sneakers. I got them today at a resale shop for fourteen bones. Problem is they are narrow, so I’ve spent the evening lounging around with my feet, clad in thick athletic socks, stuffed into these in the hopes of stretching them out a bit.

I also got some tees from Old Navy. I had this vision of wearing them to work with this skirt on:

Damn American Apparel. Of course they didn’t have my size, and the 14+ employees roaming the store were too busy layering/eyeing leotards/shoplifting to help me out. I envision my cute tees with this skirt, a great belt, nice jewels. Maybe for work, but it’s kinda tight and I might be whispered about around the water cooler.

Stupid T shirts

Hi.

So, this T shirt is stupid but I secretly love it. It’s $11. Y o N? No “M”s.

Vote away.

mix-tech

I know I didn’t invent this. “This” being the idea of mixing really high end pieces, with vintage or thrift ones; or alternatively, for work, really boring conservative clothing with fun, sexy, vintage pieces. In the past, this approach was something I truly felt like I had mastered. Lately, however, I’ve been feeling like I look like a serious trash heap.

I think this has a lot to do with the heat. Because it’s roughly 48030483038 degrees here in our nation’s capital, I’ve been wearing a lot of dresses. Most of my dresses look suspiciously like trash bags, or are sort of inappropriately short for the office. I clearly wear them anyway because I haven’t felt like I’ve had a choice.

Since I’ve been feeling semi self conscious about this, today I tried to switch it up. So I am currently wearing some rather ill-fitting work pants (is there any other kind?) and a vintage short sleeve sweater that’s a little on the see-through side. Take into account my flats that I bought in London 3 years ago that are just beyond  trashed, my hair that is rather reminiscent of a lion’s mane crossed with a rat’s nest crossed with some kind of fucked up Shirley Temple, and you guessed it, I actually look like hell.

I need help. How do I look profesh this summer, while still looking like myself, without dying of heat stroke?

On that note, I’ve been on the prowl for the perfect high-waisted black skirt for work. I found it at H&M, but of course the only one in my size was missing all of it’s buttons, and when I returned at least a month later, it was still out on the floor, missing even more buttons.

I CURSE YOU, YOU GODDAMN SCANDINAVIAN FASHION SUPER STORE FROM HELL.

Also, I love you.

It’s complicated.

Anyway, if anyone’s seen any cute black skirts lately that aren’t totally ugly and are relatively cheap, holla.

Why do I want everything on these sites?

I mean, if this Beklina site is eco-friendly, then I pretty much have to buy something from there, right?

The accessories are pretty rad, too.

And this store is mere blocks from my house. Also really into the eco-friendly stuff. Also, literally never open. I still haven’t been in, which is probably good for my wallet. Scroll through the blog to see some of the treasures this store contains.

Here’s some of the things I need to buy, now:

bag choices

so, considering i only got money as a graduation gift, i decided i deserve a self given present, namely a lovely bag. choosing said bag isn’t so easy though. i’m not about to buy a bag just for the sake of having a new one, i want it to be a delicious one i will treasure.

i’ve been carrying the same black leather kale bag for approx. 11 months, which i purchased for $40 at mustard seed. i’d estimate i have spent 10 or so days carrying a different bag in these past 11 months. so, i can justify this pending purchase because of: 1) my general bag loyalty, 2) not having ever bought a bag i really love/that’s really pricey, 3) i just graduated college and am working at mustard seed.

so, the issue for me is that i can’t find any bags i luv on any major department store websites, and i’m not comfortable ordering one off the internet without having tried it on. so, i could really use some suggestions of stores to look at in the dc area. here are some of the styles/bags i’m considering:

http://www.bluefly.com/pages/products/detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=2089379885&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2037487289&N=2037487289&Ns=Popularity%7c0%7c%7cProduct%2bCode%7c1Ν=Product+ID

http://www.shopbop.com/half-savvy-tourista-bag-foley/vp/v=1/845524441819556.htm?folderID=2534374302055384&fm=browse-category-viewall

i’m not opposed to spending a pretty penny if it will be worth it. but i don’t want another black bag. advice?

Lady

I don’t consider myself very ladylike – I curse, talk about things that probably shouldn’t be mentioned out loud, and avoid showering when possible. But I’ve got this sudden interest in all things heels. I want all of my shoes to look like something out of a ’50s wardrobe, hence this recent purchase.

For my job, I should wear sneakers so I can move around easily. The other day I wore some nice flats to work and had to go shoot video at a brewery. Not a great idea. I was walking through lakes of yeast spillage and smelled like a bar rag afterwards. My question is, where can I find some good, cool sneakers online? Any ideas?

Lunch Date: Oxfords

Ladies, I am psyched [and beyond!] to initiate Fashion Show at Lunch with its very first post. I have been thrifting like crazy [my 'hood is a haven for it, it seems] and so I have some truly Schwacky Schtuff that needs to be photographed and discussed. For now though, I have a simpler query regarding that Hot New Trend, Oxfords. [I also have several queries regarding ankle boots that I've discussed with Rahel, at least, at length.] While at Target scavenging over their delicious Jovovich-Hawk collection [never fear, I bought some gorgy items], I also happened upon some black patent oxfords.

Maybe the pic doesn’t do them justice? This pair of shoes is very cute and not as chee-looking as this photo may display. I have no probs wearing them for fall or winter- they look pretty adorbs with your run-of-the-mill opaque stocking. My question is: how do I translate this shit to summer? I’ve seen red carpet pics of B-list hipsters rocking the Ox-with-no-Sox Look- is this acceptable? Or do I put this shit away until September? If in fact I can rock this during the summertime, what do I wear these with?