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Stained Glass

2/5/2016

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I'm not a religious person. Let me just go ahead and get that out there. Hehe. There's no spiritual significance to this outfit, other than the fact that I was inspired by the beauty of stained glass artwork. I've always admired that art form. One of the things I love the most is the stunning array of colors.

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Hence, I endeavored to do a color blocked style with a mix of warm and cool hues. :P Since, I don't often see bright lime green paired with dark blue or reddish orange, I tried to incorporate this unconventional mix in a way that would be pleasing to the eye. I like a good challenge and wearing bright colors will always be the bane of my existence. Haha. Overall, I'm pleased with this attempt.

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I wore a striped tunic underneath the outfit just for the white collar. Hehe. Yep. That's my modus operandi. The cardigan was never meant to be opened. I wanted to wear it like a top, basically.

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The cumin tights are a recent addition to my collection. I scored them from ModCloth's 70% off sale, last month. They're not as bright as my mustard tights, so I find myself liking them more. I think they will be easier for me to style and I won't feel so weird about having yellow legs. :P That being said, I'm still going to continue wearing the other ones, but honestly, probably not as often now that I have these.


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I wore this outfit to brunch with my partner. The place we went to was kind of an upscale crepe and coffee place. It's in the heart of downtown, so you get all types in this place. Though, I have to say that it's usually a mix of students, well-to-do middle aged people, young professionals and wanna-be hipsters. Hehe. You can feel the judgmental eyes as soon as you enter this place. It's always been that way. So, I always brace myself a little before entering. The food is always great, but the atmosphere can be a little...stuffy, if you catch my drift. Well, it's no surprise that I got a lot of stares. o_O

I couldn't tell if the looks stemmed from bewilderment or disapproval. It's not easy being the only brown person in the room when I go places around town. That's just a hazard of living in a relatively small city in the Midwest. I automatically stand out due to my skin color and then when I dress like this, I stand out even more. >_< Well, I don't think I should have to apologize for having a personality. Haha. This is me, motherf*ckers, so ya'll better just get used to it. I've always been queer and I like myself. So there. :3



Thrifted - Brown Tortoise Cat Eye Glasses (Swap Group), Vintage Brown Trilby (Gift),
Vintage Green Cardigan (Swap Group), Vintage Rust Corduroy Skirt,
ModCloth Yellow Tights (Gift) & Brown Wingtip Oxfords (Gift)
c/o Jollychic - Navy Double Breasted Coatigan

♫ 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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Suzanne link
2/4/2016 07:28:24 am

I don't know why but I've always thought you lived in NYC.

I adore your colourful outfits. That skirt is wonderful with the buttons and massive pockets. 1970's thrifted?

bisous
Suzanne

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Anna
2/4/2016 10:38:46 pm

Hehe. I wish I *did* live there. =[ <3

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Lauren-Blair link
2/4/2016 09:00:26 am

I love this color blocking and that's cool that you got inspired by a stained glass window. And yay for like-minded religious nones!!! Sucks you gotta go through that in Texas! XO
Lauren-Blair
www.prefertobedemure.com

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Anna
2/4/2016 10:39:08 pm

:P <3

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Frannie Pantz link
2/4/2016 12:02:34 pm

I'm not a religious person at all either but I will say that this outfit is heaven! Loving all of the colors!

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Anna
2/4/2016 10:39:32 pm

Haha. Nice. Thanks! :DDD

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lindwormmm link
2/4/2016 04:53:31 pm

I love stained glass too :D just because of the beauty!
Loving the colours <3 Those buttons in your skirt are the cutest!

You are such a beauty and your outfits always look super amazing... I find it shocking that people stare at you... :/
I'm so glad that they can't stop you!!! ;) You are awesome!!

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Anna
2/4/2016 10:40:13 pm

Thanks, dude. I dunno. You'd think I'd be used to it, but I'm not. Still bothers me, every so often. :F

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Grace H link
2/4/2016 06:34:50 pm

Those stuffy people can get over themselves, you look adorable! I have to say, living in the South (over in AR), in a very casual atmosphere, it seems like people just don't know what to think when you dress up, but I do it anyways! I really love the color-blocking mixed with the vintage vibes going on in this outfit.

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Anna
2/4/2016 10:40:40 pm

Hey! Thanks, I appreciate it! <3

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Biki link
2/4/2016 11:16:25 pm

Haha! I like your attitude to the starers etc: fuck 'em and keep on doing you! Very interesting combination of colour blocking hues, for some reason I get retro vibes, like I could have seen this ensemble on a show like Good Times or Different Strokes! Have a lovely wkend hon ( :

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Anna
2/6/2016 04:42:36 pm

Hehe. Thanks! Means a lot! <3

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Hannah link
2/5/2016 12:31:06 am

SHUT THE FRONT DOOR! You're a wiz with mixing colors, don't doubt yourself at all.

Hannah | <a href="http://www.theoutfitrepeater.com" rel="nofollow">The Outfit Repeater</a>

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Anna
2/6/2016 04:43:00 pm

<3 O_o <3

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Dana @IveGotCake
2/5/2016 08:10:22 am

And I mean this in the best way when I say this look reminds me of christmas. I still miss the holidays, haha!
xoxoxo

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Anna
2/6/2016 04:43:52 pm

Hehe. I guess I *do* look pretty festive. :P

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Kristian link
2/5/2016 04:49:44 pm

I do feel like these colors remind me, int he richness of tone, to some of the stained class I saw in Prague. Very lovely color combos.

I laughed at the term "wanna-be hipsters." What makes them only fake ones? (of course, people seem to often deride hipsters so seeing fake!hipsters derided was what made this an amusing comment to me!)

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Anna
2/6/2016 04:47:10 pm

The wanna-be hipsters? Oh, they know who *they* are. ;D Haha. No, seriously. That's a great question. I guess it's those people who wear certain things, because they know it's hip and common among hipsters, but they're not actually a part of that community (if I can call it that). I guess 'poser' would be a better word. They just want to look the part so they can blend in and not get stared at.

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Hollie Ramsey link
2/6/2016 09:50:24 pm

Oh, I know about standing out. I'm black, weird, married to a white man with one white baby and one brown baby - and I live in the south. Woo! I'm loving this outfit. My favorite colors all put together.

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Akaleistar link
2/7/2016 06:28:58 pm

What a fun mix of colors, and that skirt is really cute!

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Rebecca link
2/16/2016 08:23:56 pm

As usual, I'm binge-catching up on your posts! :P

I love all the colours you've used here! They look great - sometimes colour can be overwhelming but here it really isn't. The skirt is so absolutely to die for - the button details on the waistband - LOVE! :D

-Rebecca
http://mn2nz.wordpress.com

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