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No F*cks Given

10/11/2017

My partner's sister came to visit and we went all around town, like the good hosts that we are. :D Of course, we had to stop at Graffiti Alley. It's the obligatory tourist hot spot. We walked by tons of people posing in front of the various artwork and the "blogger types" were so obvious, I had to chuckle. Admittedly, it's a really great spot for photography and we happened to have our nice camera with us, so I asked my partner and his sister if they'd mind if I took a few photos and they obliged. ^_^

This was mainly meant to be a funny homage to all of the blogger types in the region, but after looking through the photos, I thought: Hey, maybe this outfit isn't all that boring, after all? Maybe I can use some of these. Hehe. So, here I am. Using them. Like the dirty, no-good, poser of a blogger that I am. Haha.

So, I've worn this cat tee a ton of times and I just love the reactions I get. I thought that the profanity would garner some negative reactions from people with weak dispositions and/or children, but this guy. I swear to Zeus. He was walking down the street coming toward me with his kid and he smiled at the shirt, looked at his kid (probably 6 or 7) and said: 'That's a cool shirt. Do you want one like that?' Omg!

I mean, I don't profess to know anything about parenting, but I'm going to go out on a limb and call that guy a top notch Dad. :D That made my day. Honestly, the vast majority of reactions are a mix of smiles and chuckles--which I often am confused about, because I tend to forget what the shirt says while I'm wearing it. Hehe. So, I'll often have to look down, make the connection and go: Ohhh. Right. :PPP

Anyway, I wanted to wear something suuuuper comfy, because we had a lot of walking planned for the day. So, the t-shirt, comfy high waisted leggings and sneakers (a new thrift acquisition huzzah!) did the trick. The outfit is nothing fancy, but you know what makes an outfit look fancy? A good jump shot. Everybody loves a good jump shot and who doesn't like jumping up and down in front of a ton of passersby in an alley? Hahaha. Sometimes, you just gotta go for it, man. No f*cks given. <3

Thrifted - Black Fedora, ModCloth Black High Waisted Leggings (Gift) & Black/White Sneakers
c/o Sunglass.LA - Oversized Round Tortoise Glasses
Threadless - Heather Gray Cat Tee

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Unexplained Phenomenon

10/4/2017

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I'm sorry, what? Hello? Yes, yeah. Hi! I'm back. At least, for a little while, anyways. I dunno. Heh. So uh. How are you? How are you doing? :3 I'm goooood. Still studying for my law exams. That's basically my whole life, right now. >_< Yep. Eight or nine hours each day and sometimes six days out of the week (alternating weekends). Clearly, these photos were taken on my "off" weekend. Hehe. *^_^*

I didn't even do anything fancy, but I still wanted to dress up. I was excited to feel the sun on my face, get some fresh air, be among other humans, etc. Heh. We took the train to a fantastic little brunch place downwind of a sci-fi/fantasy bookstore that I wanted to visit. Yes, a sci-fi/fantasy bookstore. Best. Store. Ever. They only had like six Dragonlance books, though, which I was super disappointed about. I recently started to rebuild my childhood collection and I have close to a dozen books that I've been trying to keep an eye out for and I just can't seem to find them at any bookstore. I really felt like I was going to strike gold with this specialty bookstore, but alas. My tastes are just too esoteric. Hehe.

Ah, speaking of esoteric, I stomped out of the bookstore and waited for my Player Two outside on the sidewalk and a nice lady walked up to me and said that she loved my blazer. :3 Good feelings restored. Hehe. I thrifted this couch-tastic vintage blazer for less than $10. It has all kinds of loose threads. It's basically well on its way to falling apart, but I'm keeping it together as best as I can. ;) I added the crop top, chunky platforms, spiked shorts, scary sunglasses and ripped tights for an edgy, hard and soft vibe.

This very convenient alley was just off the busy street outside of the bookstore. After dodging some stray bipedal interlopers and four-wheeled slow driving oglers, we re-joined the hustle and bustle of the street; stopped into a nearby bakery for coffee and dessert and then made the long journey back to home base. I can't believe there are only two subway lines here. Two! >_< It takes forever to get anywhere. Gahhhhh. I'm still happy to be here, don't get me wrong. Just easing into the whole incessantly complaining city dweller thing. ;) Speaking of city dwelling, I had thought that moving to a larger, multi-cultural international hub would afford the benefit of blending in. Something I just couldn't seem to do effectively in the Midwest (or the South, where I'm from originally). Unfortunately, I'm still getting double takes, long stares and the like. *sigh* It is what it is. I just have to give no fucks and stare right back at them, yeah? I guess I'd rather garner interest than be a forgotten soul with a blurred face.

Thrifted - Vintage Floral Blazer, Black Chevron Tights & Black Platform Boots
c/o zeroUV - Vintage Steampunk Circle Flip Glasses in Black/Gold
Forever 21 - Black High Waisted Shorts w/ Gold Spikes
c/o Dressin.com - Black Satchel
c/o CNDirect - Black Crop Top

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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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