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1/17/2018

I felt like I hadn't worn anything particularly "granny chic" in awhile and I really felt the urge to frump it up, so here we are. ^_^ Despite the desire to be as frumptastic as possible, I also wanted to continue to experiment with bright colors, avoid wearing any black garments (it's tough for me, so tough!) and to push the boundaries of what is acceptable "winter" attire by donning floral patterns more fit for spring.

Nowadays, it seems the only thing that will get me to leave the house is the promise of a warm beverage and something sweet to eat. Haha. It's like the carrot on a stick. I just dangle the prospect of yummies in front of myself just long enough to get me out of the house and straight to my intended destination. Not only does it get me some much needed fresh (albeit f*cking crazy cold) air, it also serves as excellent motivation to snap pictures as fast as possible so we can keep our legs moving and our bodies warm enough for the journey ahead. The faster we walk, the sooner I get my tasty donuts.

Oh and they were tasty indeed! Also, thank you to the barrista at Outpost Coffee for making one of the best flat whites I've ever had. You are a king among kings, sir. A gentleman and a scholar. I tip my hat to you. Nice bow tie, too, btw. ;) At any rate, how are you guys fairing with the colder weather? I mean, is it just me or does this suck major balls, you guys? Haha. Check out this cold weather protest right in my backyard (so to speak) on Queen St W. 'Hey! Hey, ho! This cold weather has got to go!' >=D

Thrifted - Brown Cat Hat (Gift), Brown Tortoise Cat Eye Glasses (Swap Group),
Vintage Floral Sweater, ModCloth Cumin Tights (Sale) & Brown Boots (Gift)
Chicwish - Dark Green Hooded Cape Coat
ASOS - Orange Sweater Skirt

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Fish Out Of Water

1/10/2018

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It's snow! Yes, but also, nooooooooooo. =( Hehe. I'm not a fan, you guys. There are some days when I look out the window at the flurries and I think: "Hey, yeah alright, that's nice. How 'bout that there." More often than not, though, snow makes me miserable, especially when it starts to melt and then freeze.

It's the very definition of a death trap. I mean, have you ever almost wiped out on some curiously slippery snow? That's ice under there, bro! F*cking sucks. Heh. People really need to do better about shoveling the sidewalks, too. I mean, it's practically a religion in the Midwest (well, that and there are hefty fines for not doing it), so I had high expectations for Canada and man, seriously, you guys. Wtf. I'm finding out all kinds of things from living here. Let me tell you. Heh. I'm watching you, Canada. o_O

Needless to say, it took a lot of convincing to get me to go outside and brave the slippery slush and ice and the possibility of wiping out in front of a bunch of randos and losing all of my dignity. Turns out free coffee and dessert is all it would take. Who knew? Hehe. So, I decided to dress up for the occasion.

Fun fact: As I was having my picture taken, a lady with two kids walked up the sidewalk on the opposite side of the street and started piling them into an SUV. As she went around to the driver's side door, she called to me and said her kids liked my outfit. Haha. I said that was sweet of them and thanked her.

What else was I going to do? I mean, my first thought was: 'Is this outfit *that* childish?' Hehe. Yeah, probably. It's pretty quirky and the socks are pretty funny. It was just weird. It wasn't like *she* liked the outfit, it was that her children did. I don't know. Probably overthinking it. The whole exchange inspired me to hurry the hell up, though, because it made me realize that people were looking at me. Haha.

You'd think extreme cold would keep people indoors, but you'd be amazed at the number of people who a) actually like the cold and b) relish being outside in freezing temperatures. I can't catch a break. ;P

Thrifted - Black Pom Pom Hat, ModCloth Black Shirt Dress (Swap Group),
Vintage Teal Duster Cardigan & Black Platform Boots
c/o sunglass.LA - Gold Gilded Horn Rimmed Glasses
c/o Sock It To Me - Shark Socks

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Hi! I'm Anna <3

I'm fond of artistic fashion, esoteric music, retro games (the older the platform, the better), delectable noms, good libations, my Maine Coon, Bonaparte, and my Tabby, Winsome.

Also, I attended university in Hyogo Prefecture and I am proficient in Japanese.

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