Nintendo Flower Power

5/10/2013

I could have called this post "Atari Flower Power," but I never had an Atari as a kid. Bah! I suck. Heh. The first console I ever had was a Sega Master System. After that, I got a Nintendo and then a Sega Genesis. So, the Nintendo was the first console on which I played Pac-Man. :P Though, I also had a pretty good Pac-Man for DOS made of ASCII. If you're not a gamer, then just ignore this. Hehe.

Here's what my first Pac-Man experience looked like before I played it on Nintendo.

This image (stoked to even find it!) takes me back. I had many great games for DOS. Good times! <3

Anyway, I felt in a gaming mood, so I created an outfit around my thrifted Pac-Man tee. I really like how this turned out. I was going to wear studded loafers, but my partner said those were too serious for the outfit. So, I went with the black and white Converse sneakers, instead. The floral and gaming patterns seemed like a natural pairing. You'll find many overlaps in their color schemes, so I considered this a rather aesthetically pleasing combination. Aside from the Pac-Man shirt, I'm wearing three new items.

The first new item is my Fleet Collection silver chain linked bracelet. The polished silver really draws your eyes and the design is simple, but elegant. I need those two qualities with my jewelry. I really don't like to make a fuss with a bunch of danglybobs. The whole arm candy thing just isn't my bag.

Next, we've got my new sheer tights. From a distance, the patterns look like dots, but they are really just tiny little squares connected in a delicately weaved netting. I think they expertly garnished the outfit.

Last, I'm wearing a blue/black contrast top with pleather elbow patches. It's more of a purple hue and I was looking for something cobalt, but it still works with the color scheme of this outfit. I think the elbow patches are a nice, subtle touch given that they're the same color as the sleeves. Though, I think it would have been a little more fun if the elbow patches were a different color, such as coral.

I hope you all enjoyed this post! Have a wonderful weekend! :D <3

Thrifted - Pleated Floral High-Low Skirt (Swap Group),
Pac-Man T-shirt (swap group), Converse Sneakers (Swap
Group) & ModCloth Cobalt Blue/Black Top (Sale)
ModCloth - Black Hoodie & Sheer Patterned Tights
c/o Fleet Collection - Sterling Camelot Bracelet
TIL Darling - Braided Wrap Watch in Cream
VJ Style - Yellow Cambridge Satchel

28 Comments

Keit link

5/9/2013 06:19:04 pm

Darn that elbow patched top is awesome. Love the pacman nerdy t-shirt ^_^ How dorky can you get :D
I used to play only Jazz the rabbit whole day. And of course Counter Strike, but most of my friend didn't want me on their team because I sucked at it.
I love your hairdo, the sneakers and the satchel, and especially the floral skirt. Love everything! ^_^

Anna

5/10/2013 02:41:04 am

Oh...I can get PRETTY dorky. Haha. <3 Are you referring to Jazz Jackrabbit? Because I played the SHIT outta that game, dude! It's awesome! Omg. I love you even more. ^____^

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Sian

5/9/2013 06:49:53 pm

This outfit is cool I love that PAC man top brings back so many memories.<a href="http://stylewithfriends.blogspot.co.uk">Style With Friends</a>

Anna

5/10/2013 03:01:27 am

Hehe. Thanks! :D Yeah, I wish I could go back to those days when I was always angry at my parents, but could find solace in my clunky 486, my CGA graphic laden CRT and my DOS games.

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Sabrina link

5/10/2013 04:44:10 am

Oh my gosh, I NEED that shirt. My inner dork is so excited about Pacman right now! That's a really gorgeous skirt too. I love how you styled this whole outfit!

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Anna

5/10/2013 11:41:37 am

Thank you so much! <3

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Neshel link

5/10/2013 08:35:14 am

Oh the childhood nostalgia...I love that game! Totally digging that shirt!

<3,
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<a href="http://wardrobeonwheels.blogspot.com/">Wardrobe on Wheels</a>

Anna

5/10/2013 11:42:15 am

w00t! :D <3

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Olivia link

5/10/2013 03:01:11 pm

Ohmygosh I love your pac man shirt. It's freakin awesome!
Hugs & Kisses,
Olivia

Anna

5/11/2013 06:52:45 am

Thanks! ^_^ <3

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A. link

5/11/2013 02:10:56 pm

*sigh*

you're a Nerd's dream girl, aren't you? ;)

on a serious note, though, I do love this combo. It's very unexpected and yet matches perfectly. I feel like the youth of the shirt plays off of the mature nature of the skirt. And the video game aspect contrasts nicely with the floral sweetness. Basically I wasn't expecting it and I love it.

And the little bun is adorable, by the way.

love,
a

www.missdecaf.blogspot.com

Anna

5/12/2013 11:53:57 am

Rad! I'm so glad you like it! It was so much fun to wear and I enjoyed every second of wearing it. I know it's not a style that everyone will appreciate or understand, but I've received such an overwhelming response on Chictopia and here on my blog. So, I feel really good that I could inspire so many people by just being myself. :D It's a special thing. <3

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Chrissi link

5/12/2013 03:36:01 pm

I've always loved Pac-Man! I used to play it on my Commodore 64 as a kid :)

Anna

5/13/2013 03:43:18 am

Right on! :D I still have a Nintendo and I play it every now and again. Along with a bunch of other great games from my childhood. :P It never gets old. Hehe.

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mateaTpol link

5/13/2013 04:45:47 am

Tights are so cool and you know that I love that your lovely skirt!

Anna

5/14/2013 02:21:50 am

Thanks, Matea! <3

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Pip

5/13/2013 03:42:09 pm

I love PacMan!! This shirt is so awesome and love the tights especially! I am right now searching for just polka dot black sheer tights! You look great as usual! xx Pip

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Anna

5/14/2013 02:22:18 am

Thanks so much! *^_^*

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monica harmony link

5/14/2013 03:20:22 am

Great pictures, absolutely stunning!

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Anna

5/15/2013 05:41:21 am

Thanks! <3

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CJ link

5/14/2013 05:16:12 am

What a great look Anna! And that shirt does take me back as well, being the huge nerd I am haha. Though I hardly play video games anymore, they do indeed bring back memories of darn good times :)

CJ
www.ourmode.ca

Anna

5/15/2013 05:45:09 am

Hey, CJ! Nerds unite! Haha <3 I feel like nerds always have a way of finding each other. :D I guess I'm just pining for my youth with this post. Time flies. *Sigh*

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Mon Cherries link

5/15/2013 06:55:49 am

This t-shirt is awesome! :)

Anna

5/15/2013 03:59:59 pm

Thanks! *^_^* <3

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Emily Price link

5/21/2013 02:34:15 pm

Wow, that PacMan shirt is adorable. You styled it in such a sweet way too - what a gorgeous floral skirt! You're too cute. I'm following you now!

May the force be with you.
Emily

Anna

5/22/2013 02:44:06 am

Rad! Thanks, Emily! I'll check out your blog! :D <3

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Lena link

5/22/2013 07:06:28 am

that pac man tee is everything! this is a cute look overall. it's the kind of whimsy I wish I could pull off!

Anna

5/22/2013 10:43:32 am

Hey, Lena! Thanks so much! *^_^* <3

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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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