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3/31/2016

I was actually pretty stoked when it rained. Usually, I'm not a fan of rain, unless I'm looking at it from indoors while sipping a hot beverage. ;P However, one welcome side effect of rainfall is a noticeable lack of pedestrians (and creepers!). Haha. Although, I chose to wear some really bright colors, I was confident that very few people would actually notice me as these photos were taken, due to the bad weather. Welllllllll, I was wrong. I had several cars slow down as they drove past me and one driver honked at me and said something unintelligible. I always forget about the mobile creepers. >_<

Gahhhhhhhh. Anyway. Haha. I just tried to ignore all the creepers and have a little fun. I really love this vintage yellow dress. I don't wear it nearly as often as I should. The little details in the fabric are rad and the unique buttons are really special. :3 On a day like this one, I felt that pairing it with a bright pink coat would be a fantastic idea. I always see black and grey on rainy days and I definitely stood out. :P

The super adorable socks are from my sponsor, Sock It To Me. I felt like the sky blue added a nice additional splash of color without being too off-putting. The print is so fun, too! I don't know if you can see clearly, but there are pugs, wiener dogs, tabby cats, etc. tumbling from rain clouds. Hehe. <3

For me, this is the perfect rainy day outfit. Hope you dig it! <3 *^_^* <3

Thrifted - Black Fedora, ModCloth Fuchsia Coat (Swap Group), Vintage Yellow Dress (Swap Group), ModCloth Black Satchel (Sale) &Vintage Men's Black Wingtip Tassel Loafers
Warby Parker - Notched Key Hole Glasses in Tortoise
c/o Sock It To Me - Raining Cats & Dogs Socks

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Late Bloomer

3/29/2016

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Have you ever felt like things were progressing very slowly in your life compared to other people in your age range? I know, I know. You should never compare yourself to other people. The grass is always greener on the other side and comparison is the thief of joy. Yeah, I get it. Hehe. Still, I can't help but feel like I'm in 5th or 6th place in a race and I just can't seem to make it anywhere near the finish line.

My only goal, from the time I was six years old, was to go to law school and become a lawyer. I worked tirelessly toward that end. My family couldn't afford to send me to college, so I earned scholarships and took out loans to pay my way through school. Although I graduated from law school with a mountain of debt, I nevertheless managed to make my only dream come true in my life time. I became a lawyer. :D

I graduated law school in my mid-20s. Despite the economic downturn, at the time, I still felt hopeful about my future. I figured 5-10 years down the road, I would be in a certain place, doing certain things. However, right now, I don't feel like I've moved far enough in the direction in which I want to be headed career wise. While I don't think that there's anything wrong with being a late bloomer, for someone who lacks a great deal of patience, this state of affairs can be quite maddening. >_< I'm ready to bloom, dammit! Haha. At any rate, I still remain optimistic and I hope that this optimism shows in my outfit. :P

I'm so glad that I got a chance to break out the blue floral tights, because I love them. <3 I used the colors in the tights as inspiration for the rest of the outfit, though I tried to keep things as neat and clean as possible. I figured just a simple white lace top and bright red romper would have the right impact without being too distracting. The patent black flats add contrast and dress up the outfit a bit more.

The light brown backpack is the final item that I received from my sponsor, Newchic. It costs about $15, which is pretty awesome for the quality that you get. The backpack feels very sturdy. The pocket flap on the outside has a magnetized closure. The inside of the bag isn't as roomy as I had hoped, but it's decent. I was able to put a large yellow cardigan, 1000 page novel, cell phone and glasses case in there. It isn't big enough to fit my 13 inch Macbook, though. Granted, the measurements on the website made that pretty clear. Heh. Still, I really wanted a nice, caramel colored backpack and I found it. :P

I hope my outfit shows how excited I am about the fact that Spring has finally arrived. :D I also hope that, with Spring's arrival, new opportunities will be forthcoming. I'm ready for whatever comes my way!

Thrifted - American Apparel Red Romper (Swap Group), White
Floral Lace Blouse & ModCloth Blue Floral Tights (Sale)
Warby Parker - Notched Key Hole Glasses in Tortoise
c/o Newchic - Light Brown Backpack
ModCloth - Black Patent Flats

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Prep School

3/24/2016

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Hey, dudes! What's happenin'? :DDD I'm ready for the weekend. So ready. Hehe. I'm basically the kind of person who lives for those two goof off days of the week. I always figure if I can *just* make it to Saturday, then everything will be alright. Haha. The weekend is that piece of cheese tied to a string that's just out of reach on this old treadmill called life. It smells so tasty and delicious. Gimme! T_T

On the weekends, I get to dress up! w00t! That's something to which I always look forward, along with playing video games, watching movies, making myself mixed drinks and taking pictures of my cat while she sleeps. :3 What? I promise you, she's at her best when she's asleep. When she's awake, that little critter is hell on wheels. o_O Sooo, yeah. Heh. I decided to try to look all respectable and what not.

I wanted the vintage tartan culottes to be the star of the show, so I surrounded it with neutral black and white tones. I love these culottes so much. I want more culottes! <3 My partner said that I looked like I was wearing a school uniform. Haha. I don't think I would mind having to wear something like this to school, every day. I think this outfit is pretty f*cking rad! >:D It has just the right mix of masculine and feminine qualities and it has a vintage modern feel that I love. It's a bit androgynous, too. ^_^

I topped everything off with this simple, but effective black bow tie. It is a gift from my sponsor, Newchic, and it costs about $3.00. It comes in just about every color you could imagine. I would have loved to get bright yellow or pastel purple, but every gal could use a staple black bow tie. Now, I finally have one. Hehe. I look forward to wearing it with so many things. It's well made for the price!

Time to get a drink and relax. :D Have a great weekend, guys! <3

Thrifted - Vintage White Blouse, Vintage Wool Tartan Culottes, Black Knee High Socks,
ModCloth Black Satchel (Sale) & Vintage Men's Black Wingtip Tassel Loafers
Warby Parker - Notched Key Hole Glasses in Tortoise
c/o Jollychic - Black Double Breasted Coat
ModCloth - Black V-Neck Cardigan
c/o Newchic - Black Bow Tie

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Dark Passenger

3/22/2016

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I'm really pleased with how this whole outfit came together. It's a complete remix of "old" pieces, but re-imagined to create an entirely new ensemble. <3 Although the outfit is pretty layered up, it is not as complex as it seems. I started with a long grey cardigan (it's super comfy!) and I left it completely open. Then, I layered a black high low top over it. After that, I just added an irregular cut black cardigan (long on the sides and short in the back). To play with shapes and angles, I simply brought one side of that black cardigan over my shoulder. I tacked on a pretty rad black zipper jacket and that's basically it! On the bottom, I wore fishnet tights underneath the faux leather zipper leggings.

I have to admit that not all of my dystopian/futuristic outfits are practical. What I mean is that, they're probably more appropriate for a runway than say, riding a subway or eating out at a restaurant. Haha. In my case, I just go about my daily activities and suffer the stares. That being said, it's always nice when a dark, edgy ensemble actually works in a modern setting. When I remove the scarf and sunglasses, the outfit becomes more palatable (from the perspective of so-called ordinary folk heh). I got more stares out on the street in the full ensemble than I did when the layers were removed indoors. ;)

I always say that how you wear an outfit is probably more important than the pieces you are wearing. I think this look is a perfect example of that. I don't think this outfit would look right on just anyone. You kind of need a big set of balls to wear this. Haha. You have to own it, too. The way you walk, the way you stand, the way you gesticulate--it's all tied to the outfit. I find that I become the person that I had initially contemplated when I put the outfit together. This girl is on a mission and will not be deterred.

The fact that it was raining, just added to the ambiance of the outfit. The cold winds were well received, also. They picked up the light fabrics and cast them in different directions which added drama. One of the reasons why I get so much joy out of wearing these outfits is because it's a little bit like practical cosplay. It's not exactly a costume, but I get to be someone else for a day. I get to be that super confident hard ass that I wish I was, but let's face it...I'm a big old squishy, cuddly teddy bear. :P

<3 <3 <3 *^_^* <3 <3 <3

Thrifted - Black Cardigan, ModCloth Black High Low Top (Sale), ModCloth Grey Cardigan (Sale), ModCloth Black Boots (Gift), Black Faux Leather Zipper Leggings & Fishnet Tights
c/o zeroUV - Yellow/Orange Reflective Retro Sunglasses
c/o Happiness Boutique - Black Obelisk Necklace
ModCloth - Black Zippered Hoodie
UrbanOG - Textured Black Scarf

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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 and my Maine Coon, Bonaparte.

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

もし、あなたは日本語が話せる、あたしに日本語で話て下さい！練習が必要だ！*^_^*

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