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Prancer & Vixen

12/23/2014

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I'm taking a break from being colorful, but don't worry. My next couple of outfits will be bright, bright, bright. :D It's so close to XMAS and I'm going through some weird family stuff. I don't really want to get into it. I try to keep my blog relatively drama free. Let's just say, I was craving an outfit that matched my mood. Basically dark, but with a noticeable silver lining (which took the form of cute deer leggings). ;D

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I'm usually pretty good about not letting things get to me. I'm a lot tougher than most people, including my own parents, realize. My parents considered me the "weak one," because I wear my heart on my sleeve. I always spoke my mind and I never had a problem articulating how I felt about things and why I felt a certain way. For some reason, being able to show your emotions and talk about them was considered a weakness in my family. I've always thought the opposite. At any rate, as much as I love my family, their hardness of character; their old fashioned ideas about the role of women and children in the home; and their quickness to completely cut you off and ignore you the moment you rub them the wrong way has me exhausted. Needless to say, the holidays have become a thing to get over, as opposed to a thing to enjoy, this year. All I can do is what I've been doing: hold myself together.

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My wonderful partner and fantastic friends keep me sane and remind me of what the holidays should be about. So, I'm so thankful for having people like them in my life. ^_^
OK. Fashion stuff. Yeah. I'm not really wearing anything new and I'm ecstatic about that, because it means I found a way to use what I already have in a creative way. :D You last saw the grey fringed cardigan in this post
and the blue handbag in this post. I've had the deer leggings for awhile, but this is just my second time wearing them out. I wear them around the house quite a bit. They're super comfy. I'm just picky about how I style them, I guess. The orange pom pom hat is something I picked up last year during a 70% off sale. I've had it in a bin full of winter hats and scarves since I bought it. I'm glad I finally got a chance to wear it!

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I really liked how the reflective sunglasses melded with the orange hat and colorful scarf. The colors are really striking and I think it added to the drama of the outfit. I wanted a dark, bohemian feel, but at the same time, I didn't want to be frightening. Haha. It can be a fine line with me, I guess. Still, I think I succeeded in creating the look and feeling that I was going for. The fringe cardigan certainly helped!


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So, that's it! I hope this outfit wasn't too scary for you. :P I just really wanted to use how I was feeling as an opportunity to be creative. Sometimes, when I'm going through stuff, I write and it makes me feel better. Getting dressed is a creative process for me, so I found that it ends up having the same soothing effect. It gives me closure. For some people, the holidays bring up rather bad memories. It's a sad dichotomy and one that I wish didn't exist. We all go through so-called "rough patches." If that happens to be your situation, then I can say, "This too, shall pass." Tomorrow is a new day and a new beginning. It's OK to smile. :D Have a wonderful XMAS Eve! I'll be back with a colorful outfit on XMAS. <3


Thrifted - Multi-Color Plaid Scarf, Orange Hat, ModCloth Black Boots (Gift),
ModCloth Blue Bag (Gift) & ModCloth Grey Fringe Cardigan (Sale)
c/o zeroUV -
Yellow/Orange Reflective Retro Sunglasses
c/o Jollychic - Black Double Breasted Tweed Coat

Threadless - Deer & Snowflake Print Leggings


♫ Thank you so much for your comments! Though I may not respond to each one, I read and appreciate all of them! ♫

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Keit link
12/22/2014 08:19:20 pm

I know that feel bro. Even though my parents aren't as cold and detached, they're a pain in the ass and I can't be near them for more than 3 days. Otherwise it gets nasty, things get thrown and doors get dramatically and loudly shut. Maybe it's because of the huge generation gap, don't know. All I know is, as you said, everything passes. I hope you get pass the Holidays painless and finally take a well deserved Holiday break! ^_^
As for the outfit, loving it so much! Especially the hat, so cute!

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Anna
12/23/2014 09:52:19 am

Yep. It's like there is this invisible line and if everyone can somehow manage to stay on their side, everything is fine. As soon as someone stumbles over that line, discord ensues. I love my family, but sometimes they make it reallllllly hard. I will try my best to get by! Thanks! ^_^ Booze and video games help. :D <3

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Maeva link
12/22/2014 08:46:03 pm

Loving this Bohemian/casual/colorful look! Great combination of styles and pieces... Also love your text! ;) x
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Anna
12/23/2014 09:53:30 am

Thanks, Maeva! <3

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Dana link
12/22/2014 10:31:36 pm

Hi beautiful,
Without knowing your specific situation, I can totally relate to it.
It's the ability to see past other people opinion that keeps me going sometimes.
So try and stay above the bulls*it and focus on making the choices that *you* understand and that matter to you.
You look beautiful as always, duh 😊😊

xxoo
Dana
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Anna
12/23/2014 10:00:10 am

Hehe, exactly! You kind of just have to let a lot of stuff go, which means you end up conceding to things that you don't agree with. It's frustrating, but sometimes you have to do that in order to keep the peace. The problem for me is that I feel like I'm too old (and tired) to be playing these stupid games. I'm very blunt and straight forward. So, I really appreciate when people just say what they mean and own up to their mistakes. Very rarely does either of these things happen in my family. So, I'm almost always miserable unless I can distance myself somehow. You're right about just staying focused. That's always my plan. I try not to let it interfere with the other things that are going on in my life. Thanks, Dana! <3

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Melanie link
12/22/2014 10:55:58 pm

Great outfit! Those tights are so cute!
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Anna
12/23/2014 10:01:44 am

^_^ <3

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Suzanne link
12/23/2014 03:18:59 am

Family issues aren't fun and can become magnified during the holidays. Don't let it get you down. You've got the right attitude when you say,"This too shall pass."

Love those tights : )

Have a wonderful Christmas...no matter what.

bisous
Suzanne

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Anna
12/23/2014 10:02:11 am

Hehe, I will! Thank you, Suzanne! <333

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Carsla link
12/23/2014 04:04:12 am

Oh, how I love themes! The tights are perfect, esp. in the second photo where you've captured a bit of movement in the scarf. Splendid! Adore it all. (:

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Anna
12/23/2014 10:02:59 am

Rad! Thanks, Carsla <3 I really like to tell stories with my outfits. It makes the whole process more meaningful for me.

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Sarah link
12/23/2014 05:24:37 am

I hear you about parents! Thank goodness for our 'love' families, no?

I love this outfit! It's so cozy and warm :)

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Anna
12/23/2014 10:07:47 am

Right? Will Smith knew what was up. Parents just don't understand. Heh. :P

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Jackie link
12/23/2014 01:41:54 pm

I love that this is your "break" from being colourful!! I still love your bright accessories and your super cute printed tights!

Jackie
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Anna
12/24/2014 04:03:26 am

Hey! Thanks, Jackie! <3

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Kreyola
12/23/2014 11:50:01 pm

Love your laying on this, and I understand the break you want form something colorful. I hear you about parents lol.

Happy Holidays to You and Your Family!

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Anna
12/24/2014 04:04:29 am

<333

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Missy May link
12/24/2014 01:32:29 am

Great post Anna.. Love your creativity when it comes to reusing your ensemble. Looking great and Merry Christmas to you/family. Have a happy holidays! :)

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Anna
12/24/2014 04:04:57 am

Thank you, Missy! <3

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Milex link
12/24/2014 12:29:14 pm

♥

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Anna
12/29/2014 05:03:05 am

^_^

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Kristian
12/26/2014 05:16:11 am

Family issues can be so hard. Hope as the holidays pass you are feeling more,back in your rhythm. I do love the outfit though

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Anna
12/29/2014 05:03:19 am

Thanks <333

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skye link
12/26/2014 12:11:05 pm

Wearing your heart on your sleeve is a very unique kind of strength, and it's one that I often envy. Too often I try to maintain a stiff upper lip "I'm so logical" persona, which can break down in the presence, of, y'know, actual human emotion. Keep doing you - your adorable awkward self-deprecating steampunk thang - and keep creating wonderful outfits like this. <3

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Anna
12/29/2014 05:07:06 am

Hehe. Thank you, my dear! <3

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Carly Sorenson link
12/27/2014 12:40:17 pm

I love this one! The layers drape very nicely :)

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Anna
12/29/2014 05:05:04 am

Thanks, Carly! <3

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A. link
12/28/2014 02:57:44 am

1) First off all, I think you look pretty cheery even though the colors are somber -- the layers are peppy, the scarf is quirky, and of course those sunglasses always liven things up a bit for me!

2) My parents are conservative republicans so we don't quite see eye-to-eye on everything -- but I've found that they accept mine and J's choices (or they just don't say anything about them) for the most part. When it starts to get rude or heated, I just leave. I'm an adult now and I totally understand what you mean when you talk about needing space from parents and letting your like-minded friends and partner to bring you back to a place of happiness. Hopefully they can keep doing that!

love,
a

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Anna
12/29/2014 05:14:25 am

Oh dear! o_O It's always nice when they just don't say anything, I find. Haha. I would prefer that course of action. ;D Yeah, the best thing you can do is just walk away. I'm very stubborn and so is my father, so we end up locking horns often because we're so alike. Neither one of us wants to back down until the other admits to being wrong and it just makes things worse. Of course, when I try to leave, I get the whole "don't walk away from me," thing. Damned if you do and damned if you don't.

It seems like you and your wonderful husband have this little oasis that you both tend to. A place where you can be yourselves and feel safe. I love that. Everyone needs that and I feel like I have that with my partner. It reallllly helps to live on the other side of the country, too. ;) I'm always happy to visit, but really glad to leave and return to my oasis!

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