Category: Winter Style

The Sky's The Limit

3/16/2017

I think this is the happiest, most optimistic outfit I will wear for the entire year. Haha. This is it. I did it.
I really don't think I can do anything happier before the year is out. I dunno. We'll see. Doubtful, though. Doubtful. Hehe. I'm just excited about new beginnings and finally getting the change of pace I crave.

Crap. That sounded super cryptic. Hmm. Well, all will be revealed in time. Ohhh. That, too, sounded cryptic. Hahaha. Oh, goodness. Well....Yeah. Anyway. Guys! Check out my new crazy bow tie! It's vintage and it's amaaaaazing. <3 I love it so much. It's not quite the same shade of navy as my coat and skirt, but whatever. I love experimenting with monochrome styles and I liked the dark navy blue on the bright sky blue background of the sweater. I'm willing to look past the brighter hue, if you are. ;)

OK. Now, I know what you're thinking: 'Hey, man. Those ice cream socks are cute, but didn't you already wear those with that rainbow sweater?' Yes. Yes, I did. You got me. >_< Haha. I just couldn't help it. I looked through my entire sock drawer and I just really believed these socks were the best compliment to the outfit as a whole. However, can I also point out that, while this outfit is a remix of "old" clothing, I'm wearing entirely new combinations, here. So. Yeah. Slack. Gimme, please. Thanks. ;D~

I had such a great time wearing this outfit. It totally cheered me up and I've been in need of cheering up, lately. So, mission accomplished. <3 Hehe. That being said, I have to report that, unfortunately, this is my final personal style post for March.... Yeah. I knoooooooooow. T_T I'll explain, next week, though! :D Everything's fine. Don't worry! I'll just be taking a little break. That's all. See you, Tuesday! *^_^*

Thrifted - Brown Hat, Brown Tortoise Cat Eye Glasses (Swap Group),
Vintage Navy Bow Tie (Local), Vintage White Floral Collar Blouse, ModCloth
Rainbow Sweater (Swap Group) & Men's Vintage Brown Wingtip Oxfords
c/o FashionMia - Navy Double Breasted Coat
c/o eShakti - High Waisted Navy Skirt
c/o Sock It To Me - Ice Cream Socks

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Opinion Editorial

3/14/2017

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Just on my way to the 'ol newsroom. Y'all know how it is. Yep. No big deal. Hehe. ;) I totally felt like a 1950's dapper bro. I guess a good pair of tweed trousers and a necktie will do that to you, I dunno. ;D~

Yep. I just had a hankerin' for some menswear goodness and this is what happened, basically. Hehe. My partner was kind enough to donate the necktie. Yes, I have my own necktie, but it's a thin one and I didn't think it would look as good with the outfit, especially given the deep, wide vest opening.

For a remix of old garments, I think this turned out pretty darn well. :DDD I'm glad that I opted for grey trousers instead of a pair of black pants. The latter would have helped create a classic monochromatic look, but the former adds some really nice contrast in color for a pleasantly unexpected flair. <3

Thrifted - Fedora, Black Vest, Vintage White Floral Collar Blouse, Men's Black Necktie (Gift),
Grey Trousers, ModCloth Black Satchel (Sale) & Vintage Men's Wingtip Tassel Loafers
c/o Sunglass.LA - Horn Rimmed Cat Eye Glasses
c/o Oasap - Black Double Breasted Coat

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Better The Devil You Know

3/9/2017

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I think this is about as chic as it gets for me. Hmm. Yeah. I'm pretty sure it's all downhill from here. Haha. I remember feeling so fancy when I left the house. As I walked to the car with my partner, I said, "I'm doing my best rich person impression, today. I should fit right in at that hoity-toity brunch place."

My partner just laughed. As it turns out, I ended up getting a lot of stares. Story of my life. Hehe. As usual, I was rushing to meet up with a couple of friends for brunch. My friend suggested the fancy brunch spot and it just so happened that I had this outfit constructed and ready to go for the day. So, I personally felt that it was super appropriate for the venue, but who knows why people stare?

Maybe the thought of a well-to-do person of color baffled them. I was the only black person in the entire restaurant. Maybe it was my crazy hair? Haha. If so, then yeah. I get it. I guess. Maybe it was my outfit? I mean, as elegant as I may regard it, perhaps I should leave room for the possibility that it's also unusual. I've certainly never seen anyone wearing anything remotely close to this. So, there's that.

At any rate, I think I looked pretty great while eating a rather mediocre, over-priced breakfast burrito and somehow managing to avoid getting food all over myself (as is customary when I eat anything, usually). However, can I just say how much I adore this tomato red vintage duster cardigan? Omfg! <3 <3 <3

I bought it at the same time that I bought this vintage black duster cardigan and I just find myself constantly looking for excuses to wear it. I've always wanted a red cardigan and, although I'm having slight difficulties with style ideas, I have absolutely no regrets. It's so cozy and warm. I could live in it.

Overall, I'm really proud of what I created here. It's minimalist, but far from boring, IMO. The red and white really pop against the black hues and the mix of vertical, horizontal and diagonal lines give the outfit a rather modern, artistic feel. Aside from providing a welcome barrier from massively cold winds, the plaid blanket scarf added just the right amount of pattern play to break up the color blocking, too. Yep! This is my fancy brunch outfit. Haha. Hope you like it as much as I enjoyed wearing it! <3

Thrifted - Vintage Red Duster Cardigan, White Dress w/ Sheer Asymmetrical Overlay,
High Waisted Black Pencil Skirt & ModCloth Black Tights (Sale)
c/o Sunglass.LA - Oversized Round Tortoise Shell Glasses
c/o Oasap - Reversible Red/White Blanket Scarf
UrbanOG - Glossy Black Ankle Booties

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Long Story Short

3/7/2017

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Fun fact: You see that car parked behind me? Some lady rolled up and just sat there watching me the entire time. The. Entire. Time. T_T Hahaha. Why does this sh*t always happen to me? Whyyyyyy?

Soooo, it was one of those days where I actually managed to wake up early on the weekend (i.e. 9 AM), but was unable to actually get out the door before 2 PM. >_< I remember making omelettes for my myself and my partner and thinking, 'How is it 11 AM, right now? What had I been doing for the last two hours? It only took me 20 minutes to make these omelettes.....' Haha. I think it goes without saying that I'm not a morning person. It's just really hard for me to get myself into gear before noon. *shrug* Heh.

At any rate, I was up early, because I had plans to see a movie with a friend at 3 PM and I knew that if I woke up at the usual time (i.e. 11 AM/12 PM), I'd have to rush. As it turned out, the movie thing fell through, so I substituted a coffee date for 3:30 PM. First, I had to run to the post office and somehow I ended up leaving the house at 3:00 PM? Hahaha. Again, I don't know. I just don't know. So, my partner was kind enough to give me a lift, so I wouldn't have to bike. On the way to the post office, we got some quick snaps of the outfit I put together for the coffee date and that's when rando lady appeared. o_O Yeah...she stayed until we finished and started walking to our car and then she drove away. Awkward.

Anyway, as you can see, I just threw on a comfortable pair of shortalls, a warm sweater and an understated coat. I wore a long sleeved tunic underneath just for the big lace collar and added the horn rimmed glasses for a more palpable vintage vibe. There was a possibility that my friend and I would relocate from the coffee shop to an art exhibit, so I wanted to wear something that would be easy to walk around in. I don't know what it is about overalls/shortalls, but I just think they're crazy comfy. Well, as it turns out, my friend and I ended up just staying at the coffee shop, because we talked for like 3+ hours. Hehe. It's always nice when that happens, right? Time really does fly when you're having fun. :D

Thrifted - Black Fedora (Buffalo Exchange - Austin), Vintage Dark Denim Shortalls,
ModCloth Black Satchel (Sale) & Vintage Men's Cap Toe Oxfords
c/o Sunglass.LA - Horn Rimmed Cat Eye Glasses
ASOS - Grey Mixed Pattern Sweater

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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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