Alright, the first song to inspire an outfit for December iiiis:
Chocolate by Snow Patrol
Check it out here
I do have to work tomorrow night and am not sure I'll be able to think of a work related outfit tied to this song, but I promise at least one morning outfit themed to the song
I'm debating going for a very innocent mind meets being thrown into the real world vibe, as is the feeling I get from a few of the lines in the song. We shall see what happens.
November 30, 2010
November 24, 2010
A December challenge for myself
Since November has totally been dedicated to writing for NaNoWriMo, December will be a little more focused on fashion: I'll have my computer back so I can post photos, I'll be working on finishing my skirt, and I've had a fantastic idea for myself.
First, I thought "I want to try something new, create a brand new signature look for myself"... but the more I thought about it, the more a new idea came to light.
So, the song a day challenge for the month of December will work like this:
The night before, I set my iPod to random, and the first song that comes up will inspire the challenge (This is one like one of those stupid Myspace surveys: song skipping will be allowed, for a variety of reasons. For instance, if I really don't like the song and have no clue why it's on my iPod, or I just plain can't get inspired by it, or the only inspiration from it is for the wrong sort of occasion)
Each day, an outfit will be formed using inspiration from either the title, the lyrics, or even the artist themselves. If all I plan on wearing in any given day is work clothing, I'll either try to make the outfit work for an all black theme, or I'll just throw it on for photos only. And, in addition to being inspired by the song, it HAS to fit what I'm doing for that day (unless, of course, work gets in the way and the outfit can't be suitable for my job)
On November 30th, I will post the first song, followed by the outfit on December 1st (given ANY delays in my computer situation, the picture will be taken and the photo will be uploaded as soon as possible)
If I have a lot of fun with this challenge, it will be repeated in May or June for the skimpier, warmer weather version
First, I thought "I want to try something new, create a brand new signature look for myself"... but the more I thought about it, the more a new idea came to light.
So, the song a day challenge for the month of December will work like this:
The night before, I set my iPod to random, and the first song that comes up will inspire the challenge (This is one like one of those stupid Myspace surveys: song skipping will be allowed, for a variety of reasons. For instance, if I really don't like the song and have no clue why it's on my iPod, or I just plain can't get inspired by it, or the only inspiration from it is for the wrong sort of occasion)
Each day, an outfit will be formed using inspiration from either the title, the lyrics, or even the artist themselves. If all I plan on wearing in any given day is work clothing, I'll either try to make the outfit work for an all black theme, or I'll just throw it on for photos only. And, in addition to being inspired by the song, it HAS to fit what I'm doing for that day (unless, of course, work gets in the way and the outfit can't be suitable for my job)
On November 30th, I will post the first song, followed by the outfit on December 1st (given ANY delays in my computer situation, the picture will be taken and the photo will be uploaded as soon as possible)
If I have a lot of fun with this challenge, it will be repeated in May or June for the skimpier, warmer weather version
November 18, 2010
Winter outfit time! Yay!
As I will still be without a computer for approximately one more day (assuming Staples legitimately meant within 48 hours -_-), and still don't want to upload photos onto my mom's computer, I'm going to do a photo free fashion suggestion post (I know, I know, ridiculous)
Layering is one of my favorite things to do, so this time of year is my favorite, fashion-wise. I've also been trying to cut back on the wearing of pants lately, and since likable skirts and dresses are tough to find for me, it means I've had to get more creative with what I already own.
A great trick I used yesterday was this: I took a dress with a straight skirt that hit a little above the knees, basic, simple cut, but slightly dressy material, and dressed it waaaay down. Leggings rather than tights, a cardigan rather than some of my more dressy top layer options, my daily use pumps, a multi colored scarf, and it definitely looked less like a party dress, and more like your basic average, day to day use dress.
I'm trying to figure out an outfit for tonight that will take me from all black at work to something stylish for making a mad dash over to the theater for Harry Potter, but am still struggling with specifics.
Soon to come: I'd like to do a post on some of my best tricks to wearing clothing when you have boobs, because I am tired of magazines telling me the WRONG advice (note to all busty girls out there: when you wear a shirt that fully covers your breasts, and is not layered with something with a different neckline, you actually bustier and saggier. More on that to come)
Layering is one of my favorite things to do, so this time of year is my favorite, fashion-wise. I've also been trying to cut back on the wearing of pants lately, and since likable skirts and dresses are tough to find for me, it means I've had to get more creative with what I already own.
A great trick I used yesterday was this: I took a dress with a straight skirt that hit a little above the knees, basic, simple cut, but slightly dressy material, and dressed it waaaay down. Leggings rather than tights, a cardigan rather than some of my more dressy top layer options, my daily use pumps, a multi colored scarf, and it definitely looked less like a party dress, and more like your basic average, day to day use dress.
I'm trying to figure out an outfit for tonight that will take me from all black at work to something stylish for making a mad dash over to the theater for Harry Potter, but am still struggling with specifics.
Soon to come: I'd like to do a post on some of my best tricks to wearing clothing when you have boobs, because I am tired of magazines telling me the WRONG advice (note to all busty girls out there: when you wear a shirt that fully covers your breasts, and is not layered with something with a different neckline, you actually bustier and saggier. More on that to come)
November 3, 2010
Halloween has come and gone
So, due to yet MORE computer difficulties, this blog has kind of taken a backseat, but I do have one charming photo of me from Halloween, doing what I do best: last minute creativity forming something cute out of desperation over what to wear
I went through every idea I had, giving up after 9 stores produced nothing, when Lara conveniently reminded me of the movie/comic Watchmen, and an idea was born. With less than 24 hours 'til our planned Halloween party, and a seriously limited supply of yellow clothing, plus me NOT having a curling iron to give my hair the necessary oomph, a Silk Spectre costume was put together, and this is the result...
It is by no means a perfect representation of the actual Silk Spectre costume, but I was pretty proud of it given the time constraints
There was a lot of layering that went on here, as well. The actual costume involves fishnet thigh highs, but I figured since it was pretty freaking cold, I could make an exception for myself. Over that went a tight cami, for two reasons... first off, the shirt was see through, second, whatever I could do to flatten my waist for this extremely fitted costume, the better...
Finally, a knee length, flared out skirt was hiked up around my rib cage to give the super short effect, and the closest shape I could possibly find to what Silk Spectre is wearing in the comic...
Yellow t-shirt, super tight belt, my favorite boots, a black choker, and black gloves, and the whole thing was as close as I was going to get without having a lot more time.
I will say this: I COULD NOT BREATHE! Between the 5 layers of tight things over my stomach and how hot the costume was, there was really no good way of catching my breath. But I was so pleased with how it turned out, and I've been inspired to make my own Silk Spectre dress for next year.
Which leads me to my next comment:
DIY dress forms: I've learned how to make one. If you google it, a method using an oversized t-shirt and duct tape should come up. This is going to be my trick to finally getting to sew some of my dream clothing. Wish me luck!
I went through every idea I had, giving up after 9 stores produced nothing, when Lara conveniently reminded me of the movie/comic Watchmen, and an idea was born. With less than 24 hours 'til our planned Halloween party, and a seriously limited supply of yellow clothing, plus me NOT having a curling iron to give my hair the necessary oomph, a Silk Spectre costume was put together, and this is the result...
It is by no means a perfect representation of the actual Silk Spectre costume, but I was pretty proud of it given the time constraints
There was a lot of layering that went on here, as well. The actual costume involves fishnet thigh highs, but I figured since it was pretty freaking cold, I could make an exception for myself. Over that went a tight cami, for two reasons... first off, the shirt was see through, second, whatever I could do to flatten my waist for this extremely fitted costume, the better...
Finally, a knee length, flared out skirt was hiked up around my rib cage to give the super short effect, and the closest shape I could possibly find to what Silk Spectre is wearing in the comic...
Yellow t-shirt, super tight belt, my favorite boots, a black choker, and black gloves, and the whole thing was as close as I was going to get without having a lot more time.
I will say this: I COULD NOT BREATHE! Between the 5 layers of tight things over my stomach and how hot the costume was, there was really no good way of catching my breath. But I was so pleased with how it turned out, and I've been inspired to make my own Silk Spectre dress for next year.
Which leads me to my next comment:
DIY dress forms: I've learned how to make one. If you google it, a method using an oversized t-shirt and duct tape should come up. This is going to be my trick to finally getting to sew some of my dream clothing. Wish me luck!
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