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Girl Interrupted

7/22/2014

I did something sweet and then I did sophisticated and now I'm doing rough and tumble. Hehe. Admittedly, this is more in my comfort zone. I wore the fantastic vintage plaid dress in a rather elegant way, last year. Click here to see how I had styled it for Fall weather. It's the perfect dress for Autumn due to the blended patterns of dark earthy hues. I didn't want to wait until Fall to wear it again. So, here is how I decided to style it for Summer. ^_^ The outfit is a little bit intimidating, but I'm OK with it. Hehe.

If the star of the show is the vintage plaid dress, then the supporting cast would be the dark bohemian fringed handbag, steampunk sunglasses, faux leather jacket and zippered ankle boots. The fringed bag probably seems like an odd choice juxtaposed with the dress, but allow me to explain.

When I look at this dress on a hanger and think of what kinds of bags would pair well with it, I think of nice satchels and worn vintage backpacks with lots of character. In that regard, the fringe bag would certainly be out of place. However, when it is taken as just a small part of a larger picture, things start to change. It's not just the bag, but the boots, the steampunk sunglasses, the unconventional hair style and my general attitude (which probably accounts for 40% of the overall look hehe) that are needed to connect the dots of the constellation that is the entire outfit. So, I think everything I added makes sense.

I think all of the pieces work together in such a way that the dress is no longer a rustic vintage piece. It has a whole new personality. Sometimes a garment can have a transformative effect on the wearer, but in this instance I endeavored to turn the tables a bit. I rather like how everything turned out. ^_^

Thrifted - Vintage Plaid Dress (Swap Group), Brown Boots (Gift) & ModCloth Sheer Socks (Gift)
Chicnova - Black Fringe Bag w/ Gold Braided Handles
TIL Darling - Black Faux Leather Biker Jacket
zeroUV - Retro Steampunk Flip Sunglasses

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Jazz Underground

7/17/2014

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There's just something about jazz that excites me. I can't really put my finger on it in a way that would allow me to explain it. I just know that when I go to a jazz club, I get the jitters. After sitting down in the darkest corner possible, getting a stiff drink from an oftentimes gorgeous server hehe and settling in to hear the most beautiful trumpet solo, I just feel like there's nowhere else in the world I'd rather be.

Anyone who has ever been to a (really good) jazz joint knows that the atmosphere keeps you there just as much as the music. For me, it's usually the one place where I can be guaranteed that no one will look my way. I can be totally comfortable in my personal space, but still feel like I'm part of a community of like-minded individuals. Everyone's drinking, smoking, talking and laughing before and after the performances. The buzz is electric and I love that. And everyone knows that when the music begins to play, you shut the f*ck up. You pay attention; you listen to the story you're being told through the music; you respect the musicians and their craft. It's all about the music and that's the way it should be.

Oh and you had better dress to impress! Some jazz clubs are more casual than others. I tend to gravitate toward the ones that are somewhere in between business casual and formal. Today's look fits right in the middle of that scale, I think. It's understated thanks to the black jumpsuit, but also clean and sharp with bouts of wow factor from the vintage plaid Pendleton blazer and wingtip ankle booties.

I hadn't worn the plaid blazer in five months, so I was really happy to have a meaningful use for it. The evening was cool and breezy, so it felt just perfect wearing it. Click here to see how I styled the blazer for Winter. It seems that it fit me better back then. Haha. I think it's just because I had a vintage long sleeved thick knit turtle neck filling it out. The blazer is quite oversized, but I wanted it that way. ^_^

For a night of good music, drinking and merriment, this was the perfect outfit. It's heavily menswear inspired and so I feel like it suited me quite well. I loved every minute of wearing this look. <3

Thrifted - Black Jumpsuit (Swap Group), Black Fedora (Buffalo Exchange - Austin),
ModCloth Wingtip Ankle Booties (Gift), ModCloth Black Satchel (Sale),
ModCloth Octopus Pendant (Gift) & ModCloth Sheer Socks (Gift)
Good Style Shop (local) - Vintage Plaid Pendleton Blazer
c/o Shop Calico - Barred Browline Sunglasses
TIL Darling - Gold Studded Wrap Watch

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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.

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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