tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76847598698670873502024-02-20T17:28:37.307-06:00The Quirky PoetRachel Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03658157893017328476noreply@blogger.comBlogger141125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684759869867087350.post-85550716681557583362012-05-04T12:54:00.000-05:002012-05-04T12:54:34.836-05:00Original Poem: New Dress<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">have surrendered,</span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">a trail from the bed </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">are arguing who</span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">with a sudden smile says:</span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">a fractured heart</span></span></div>
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Despite my feet always being ice cubes, I am happiest barefoot and free. While hiking, I often pretend I'm a Native American, sneaking around barefoot without rustling any of the leaves. But Josh makes me leave my shoes on because he insists that parasites, fungus or the black plague will soak up through the soles of my feet. And I listen to him because I know that even if those things didn't happen to me, I'd probably just stab my fragile feet with twigs or something because I'm not always the most <i>graceful</i> <i>ballerina in the company</i>. </div>
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But shoes aren't so bad I suppose. And these are my favorites. Since purchasing them in January from <a href="http://www.theparaders.etsy.com/">The Paraders</a>, I scarcely go a day without them...</div>
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<a href="http://www.thequirkypoet.com/2012/02/kore.html">(original post)</a></div>Rachel Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03658157893017328476noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684759869867087350.post-39219963535744315442012-04-27T07:19:00.002-05:002012-04-27T07:19:26.680-05:00Original Poem: The Kuleshov EffectRecently, Josh did a stop motion video of me writing out one of my poems called "The Kuleshov Effect." Stop motion is done by taking consecutive photos and then playing them back at 24 frames/sec. It gives the film a choppy look, and with the antique effect Josh used, this really looks like an antique film (well, except for the two cars in my driveway). I hope you love it as much as I do!<br />
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Shelved books gather dust like old,</span></span></span></div>
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This lovely 1950s trench coat has been so trusty and warm and perfect. However, as much as I adore it, I am ready to retire it for the season. I'm also ready to retire my textbooks (at least for a time). I'm ready to instead pick up my high waisted shorts, sandals, and my leather bound journal. How I miss writing and reading for my own pleasure. I'm ready for summer's freedom and adventures.<br />
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There are so many things I want to learn that I cannot find time for while I am still in school --- ironic isn't it? I made a <a href="http://www.thequirkypoet.com/2012/01/goals-promises-resolutions.html">list of resolutions</a> when the New Year came about, but I feel like I need to make another one for summer.<br />
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And so...some hopeful summer plans:<br />
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x learn to really sew with my new sewing machine<br />
x learn to skillfully operate the animation software I purchased for <a href="http://www.thequirkypoet.com/search/label/Meep%20and%20Merp">Meep and Merp</a><br />
x translate my favorite French poems<br />
x take a yoga class<br />
x buy a bike<br />
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And knowing me, there will be many more. I'm too ambitious for my own good.<br />
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Do you have any premature summer plans like I do?<br />
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This outfit was worn awhile ago. But some of these images didn't appear in the <a href="http://www.thequirkypoet.com/2012/02/where-i-am.html">original post</a>. And I am still wearing this trench coat every bitter cold April day.<br />
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This post title is a quote from Billy Collins' poem <a href="http://ecrits-vains.com/recueils/la_pomme_version_anglaise.htm">"The Lesson."</a><br />
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">An extract of honey perfume</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">May smell more welcoming</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">Than the crisp paper pages</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">May bedazzle more brilliantly</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">Than the next metaphor listed.</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">In fact the next hidden meaning</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">Than the quiet melody</span></div>
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Glasses//RayBan<br />
Earrings//Vintage, 1950s<br />
Ring//Antique<br />
Cardigan//Charlotte Russe<br />
Dress (worn as blouse)//Vintage, 1980s<br />
Skirt//Vintage, 1960s - via <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/vintagearchives">Vintage Archives</a><br />
Shoes//Vintage 1960s<br />
Handbag//Vintage 1950sRachel Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03658157893017328476noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684759869867087350.post-24670427511555211292012-04-13T07:15:00.002-05:002012-04-13T07:16:53.150-05:00Original Poem: Clumsy<div style="margin-left: 0pt; margin-right: 0pt; text-align: left; text-indent: 0pt;">
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<span style="font-family: "HelveticaNeue-Light", "Arial"; font-size: 11pt;">My poems are always so clumsy...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "HelveticaNeue-Light", "Arial"; font-size: 11pt;">The words sort of</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "HelveticaNeue-Light", "Arial"; font-size: 11pt;">Just weak collections of lines.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "HelveticaNeue-Light", "Arial"; font-size: 11pt;">The writings of others</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "HelveticaNeue-Light", "Arial"; font-size: 11pt;">They've </span><span style="font-family: "HelveticaNeue-Light", "Arial"; font-size: 11pt;">skipped adolescence</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "HelveticaNeue-Light", "Arial"; font-size: 11pt;">Not mine though.</span></div>
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<a href="http://www.thequirkypoet.com/2012/04/my-name-all-done-up-in-helvetica.html">As promised</a>, this is the poem I had published in <em>Nota Bene</em>. I really enjoy playing with the positioning of words in my writing, and I absolutely love concrete poetry, which is a form of poetry where the words are placed intentionally out of alignment on the page in order to make a picture. It's quite fun. To me, poetry has always been like doing a puzzle.Rachel Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03658157893017328476noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684759869867087350.post-78603145353703465722012-04-10T07:40:00.000-05:002012-04-10T07:40:05.511-05:00My Name All Done Up in Helvetica<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Seeing my name in print never does cease to thrill me. My poem "Clumsy" was chosen for publication in Phi Theta Kappa's annual literary anthology <i>Nota Bene </i>along with other poems and stories from students across the country. They chose the most perfect picture to accompany my piece, which, as you can imagine, just tickles me and my whimsical heart pink.</div>
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If you stop by again on Friday, I'll post the full-length poem for you to peruse.<br />
Until then, my friends!Rachel Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03658157893017328476noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684759869867087350.post-2756170734749593802012-04-06T11:31:00.000-05:002012-04-06T11:31:38.059-05:00Original Poem: Paper Tyranny<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">
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It was my first time performing at an open mic, and I felt quite brave afterward -- like a gladiator of poets. The poem below is the one I read...into the microphone...that made my voice really really loud...so everybody could hear <i>every</i> <i>single word</i> I said...</div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We are paper dolls</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">in a paper world, and all</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">must fold before you.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Your wicked lips, like</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">paper clips, are click-clicking </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">over paper ears. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Crumpled citizens</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">listen and watch, faces blank</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">with unprinted fears.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Your scissors above</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">are casting shadows and dread:</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Snip. Snip. We’re all dead.</span></span></span></div>
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I'd also like to thank everyone for the sweet words of encouragement you gave me on <a href="http://www.thequirkypoet.com/2012/04/un-poete-pauvre-mais-libre.html">Monday</a>. All of you are just swell :)<br />
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Dear Frank,<br />
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I'm sorry for leaving you in that nasty women's restroom. But I was only trying to protect you from drowning by placing you on the edge of that stark white sink. I hope you can forgive me.<br />
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I came back and searched everywhere for you, but I suppose someone else has snatched you up by now. I hope she treats you with kindness, but I know that nobody will love you in such an illogical way as I do.<br />
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Stay off the drugs, Frank.<br />
And if you should ever find your way home, there will always be a place for you in the flowery tea cup next to Dexter and Eliza.Rachel Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03658157893017328476noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684759869867087350.post-81039008549985644852012-04-02T07:21:00.000-05:002012-04-02T07:28:34.210-05:00un poète pauvre, mais libre<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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For so long I was so certain that I would grow up and become a famous writer of short stories or novels or maybe witty magazine features. And if that didn't work out, I knew for certain I would become an editor, a professional and vigilant grammar Nazi. But now I'm second-guessing that future.<br />
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After attending <span id="goog_795692148"></span>the media conference<span id="goog_795692149"></span> in <a href="http://www.thequirkypoet.com/2012/03/new-york-city-tale-of-adventure-and.html">New York</a> and meeting the nation's most prestigious editors, I felt unimpressed. I can't imagine myself associating with them, and I surely don't want to <i>become</i> like them: boring, condescending, and -- did I mention <i>boring</i>?<br />
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I always have loved stories and writing, and I still do! Though I have written some fiction, I've always preferred writing <a href="http://www.thequirkypoet.com/search/label/Original%20Poem">poetry</a>, and I've always been better at that. But, in case you weren't aware, poets don't make any money. Quite literally. None. Even when they have their work published, they still usually make none.<br />
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I haven't quite given up the notion of becoming a writer or editor, but I'm keeping my mind open to new ideas. With all my interests, I imagine I will experience multiple careers in my lifetime.<br />
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Oddly enough, this uncertainty feels <i>good.</i> I feel free not knowing what it is I want. I feel like dancing. I feel like exploring. I want to try everything.<br />
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Linked up at <a href="http://notdeadyetstyle.blogspot.com/2012/04/visible-monday-40-dress-can-be-skirt.html">Not Dead Yet Style.</a></div>
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Necklace//Target (Surprised? I was.)<br />
Dress (worn as blouse)//Vintage, 1980s<br />
Cardigan//Charlotte Russe<br />
Ring//Antique - Sara Coventry<br />
Skirt//Vintage, Ralph Lauren, 1980s<br />
Shoes//Vintage via <a href="http://www.theparaders.etsy.com/">The Paraders</a>Rachel Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03658157893017328476noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684759869867087350.post-58345588436460450502012-03-30T13:31:00.001-05:002012-03-30T13:31:38.889-05:00Featured Poet: Jessica<span id="internal-source-marker_0.4380140242460164" style="background-color: transparent; color: #333233; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong>Somebody Doesn't Exist</strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #333233; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Will somebody remember us? </span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #333233; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">When the oceans dry up, </span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #333233; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">and the finest art decays, </span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #333233; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">the stars burn out and modernization never happened.</span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #333233; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">And there's the jasmine scented room, </span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #333233; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">where we laid our coats and our bodies,</span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #333233; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">and you caught me looking at that man,</span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #333233; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">that wasn't you and I smiled.</span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #333233; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #333233; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">When there are no trees left to be wheeled away,</span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #333233; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">buildings aren't constructed out of brick and mortar.</span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #333233; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">And the midsummer nights are riddles, </span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #333233; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">where you seduced the warmth with a broken banjo.</span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #333233; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">And I gambled the night away with a drink, </span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #333233; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">a false smirk and the skin under my favorite dress.</span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #333233; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #333233; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Will somebody remember us?</span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #333233; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">When the food chain shifts,</span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #333233; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">the leaves stop changing. </span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #333233; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">And children are never granted innocence.</span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #333233; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">The grass vanishes, </span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #333233; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">replaced by sand,</span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #333233; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">And the landlocked blues </span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #333233; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">fade into the Earth.</span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #333233; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #333233; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">When the color drains from my wine stained cheeks,</span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #333233; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">and the world has no color palette.</span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #333233; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">The plethora of choices become a single option, </span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #333233; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">and like the scones I never ate, </span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #333233; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">we crumble into crumbs.</span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #333233; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #333233; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Will somebody remember us? </span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #333233; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">When the birds can no longer fly, </span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #333233; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">and your once bright eyes have dimmed </span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #333233; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">like the moon that forgets to set,</span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #333233; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">and the sun that never rises.</span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #333233; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">We were young once, </span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #333233; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">when we dressed up in our Sunday's finest, </span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #333233; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">and we stole from the house by the sea.</span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #333233; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #333233; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">When the heat never returns, </span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #333233; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">and seasons are a foreign concept,</span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #333233; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">like the film we watched that first night, </span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #333233; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">and the fireworks we created before we understood, </span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #333233; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">what the tears really meant.</span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #333233; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #333233; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Will somebody remember us?</span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #333233; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">When time was a concept built by a man, </span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #333233; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">but the man died and took his secrets to the grave, </span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #333233; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">The vegetables cannot grow without water,</span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #333233; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">and water only existed to wash away our dreams,</span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #333233; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">like the paint we used on the bridge that collapsed.</span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #333233; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #333233; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">When harmonies cannot be heard, </span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #333233; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">because the world is tone deaf. </span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #333233; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Like the night I sang out of tune,</span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #333233; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">to your broken banjo.</span></span><br />
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Upon arriving in New York City, panic tightened in my chest -- the buildings are so tall and I'm so small and look at all the people and OHMYGOD THAT BLACK SUV ALMOST KILLED ME!!! I was ready to tell the shuttle driver I'd pay him $100 to take me back to the airport so I could go home. But, like all the other New Yorkers, he was too quick and had already driven away by the time my brain had calmed enough to process my fight or flight response. So I stayed. And I'm glad I did. After visiting Times Square, feeling the calm, openness of the wind, the long streets and tall buildings seemed to shrink a little. Claustrophobia subsided and I felt my normal size again.<br />
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My most favorite stop in Times Square was, unsurprisingly, the Disney store. It was the only store in which all the employees were happy and friendly. I skipped my way through the two story haven and came out with a delightful Cheshire Cat mug which makes my hot tea even more wonderous. I do so wish they made dreamy princess dresses in my size.<br />
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Across the street from the hotel was a quaint French restaurant where I enjoyed ratatouille with goat cheese. MMMMM...favorite meal of the trip. Well, besides all the cupcakes I ate. And I ate a lot of cupcakes: white chocolate blueberry, apple crisp, cookie dough, and raspberry swirl cupcakes to be exact.<br />
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Central Park was a mere three blocks away from the hotel, and it was much more lovely than I imagined it would be. I got to see the Balto statue, which pleased me so greatly. I never had guessed that visiting New York would fulfill so many of my childhood aspirations. I also visited the John Lennon memorial. The sign here says that musical instruments and machine-projected sound are prohibited, which I find rather ironic. John Lennon would have a fit I think. So I just started singing Strawberry Fields as loud as I could without embarrassing myself.<br />
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By the second day of shopping in New York, I was rather depressed that I couldn't have any of the gorgeous dresses. I absolutely adored the Anthropologie store, and oh goodness, they had the most beautiful minidress. But it was $300. So I left the beautiful shop empty handed and feeling rather disappointed in our gimme-more culture. I ought to be more grateful for the lovely things I have. They are enough.</div>
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I was assured by dozens of parties that it is quite impossible to lose your way in New York City, and I assured these parties that I of all people would find a way. And I did just that. On two occasions. Both of which took me at least an hour beyond my destination. Oh, it was delightful. Just delightful. My feet hate me for it still. </div>
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After meandering hopelessly off track, I eventually made it to the proper subway, which apparently has new switches and less hitches and witty poets who frequent it. This filthy subway took me to Staten Island, where I saw the statue of Liberty in all her glowing, evening glory. She was breathtaking. Unfortunately, I was unable to capture her beauty with my chintzy camera. BUT I did get this serendipitous shot of the city. Look at all the little blurry music notes my camera's bad exposure made! It pleases my whimsical heart. </div>
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It was a lovely trip. But my body and I are happy to be home - at a consistent ground level! - in one piece.</div>
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After many adventures in New York City, I have returned! </div>
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This is the delightful ensemble I wore to dinner with Josh the night before I departed. </div>
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He said, "Those shoes are really cool. You look really pretty tonight."</div>
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To which I said, "Thanks, love. I kinda thought so too."</div>
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False modesty never has suited me...</div>
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But don't you ever have days where you look in the mirror and think,<em> Man, I look gooood</em>?</div>
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Yeah, I like those days.</div>
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I'll be back later this week with some of my photos from New York :)<br />
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Outfit details:<br />
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Cardigan//Charlotte Russe<br />
Dress//ModCloth<br />
Necklace//Vintage<br />
Purse//Charming Charlie's<br />
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Shoes//Vintage, 1960s</div>Rachel Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03658157893017328476noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684759869867087350.post-86704247171284619812012-03-16T07:40:00.002-05:002012-03-16T07:45:23.051-05:00Why should I leave you?<div class="poem">
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<strong>The Taxi</strong></div>
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When I go away from you </div>
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The world beats dead </div>
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Like a slackened drum. </div>
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I call out for you against the jutted stars </div>
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And shout into the ridges of the wind. </div>
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Streets coming fast, </div>
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One after the other, </div>
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Wedge you away from me, </div>
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And the lamps of the city prick my eyes </div>
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So that I can no longer see your face. </div>
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Why should I leave you, </div>
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To wound myself upon the sharp edges of the night? </div>
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I hate to disappoint, but while in NYC my blog shall remain on <em>pause.</em> </div>
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But when I get back, I promise to share all the snapshots I will have taken while away.</div>
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Don't miss me too much ;)<br />
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If you'd like to keep up with me while I'm on vacation, check out my <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Quirky-Poet/264439623573255">facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/#!/TheQuirkyPoet">twitter</a>.</div>
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Ok, so I look severely pouty in these photos, but that is the total opposite of how I'm feeling! </div>
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This Saturday I leave for New York for the media arts conference, and I am completely thrilled!</div>
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I'm going with a group of people from my journalism class, which will be delightful because they are delightful people, but I still wish I could take my Josho with me (sigh).<br />
But anyhow...I have a few plans formulating in my little curly head. I'm desperately wanting to visit central park and a few organic restaurants in the area. Unlike my town, NYC actually has options for people who hate eating chemicals. So as you can imagine, I'm happy as a lark ^_^<br />
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I'm also planning to visit whatever shops are in Times Square. Anyone know of a vintage shop in that area? I'd love an authentic 50s dress as a souvenir! In fact, I'm packing my suit case full of food so that I can save most of my food money for a dress instead. Priorities, people, priorities!<br />
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Outfit details:<br />
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Earrings//Charlotte Russe<br />
Dress//ModCloth<br />
Blazer//Vintage, 1980s<br />
Necklace//Charming Charlie's<br />
Ring//Antique<br />
Shoes//Jeffrey CampbellRachel Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03658157893017328476noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684759869867087350.post-48621286040875512652012-03-13T16:02:00.000-05:002012-03-13T16:02:06.126-05:00A Pauper's InstagramI haven't had the patience for taking outfit photos lately. What with the clicking, self-timing, and not being able to wear stretchy pants. But then again I never intended this blog to be solely devoted to photos of me posing like a wannabe Kohl's model.<br />
So here's a glimpse of my most recent shenanigans.<br />
(I'm poor, so I don't have an iPhone or Instagram.)<br />
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Pea is quite pleased with springtime and open windows next to birds' nests. She chats with them on occasion. I imagine the conversation to be something along the lines of "Blast! If it were not for this screen, I would capture you and...<i>make you my friends</i>."</div>
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Don't ask me the name of this yoga pose. I couldn't tell you. In my mind I remember it as the one where I make a triangle shape with my arms and leg.<br />
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Nerd.</div>
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I've been making a lot of Meep and Merp doodles. I also ordered animation software, so soon there will be animated Meep and Merp cartoons floating around the internets. Yay!!</div>
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And these are hedgehog earrings that I scored for $2. Their names are Tina and Tino. They amuse me.<br />
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Alas, do not let your heart be troubled...I shall return on Thursday with an outfit post.<br />
Because I really am just another wannabe Kohl's model.Rachel Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03658157893017328476noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684759869867087350.post-45353727415420792242012-03-09T08:20:00.000-06:002012-03-09T08:20:07.853-06:00Featured Poet: Jill McFee<br />
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">It would be easy</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">like spades after plowing</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">and walk away with nothing</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">but the stories on our backs</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">the vein maps to everywhere</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">we’ve already been</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I would walk away with you</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">our hearts in hobo sacks</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">we trade and sling over our shoulders</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">as the dust of the road paints our faces</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">we’ll know when we’re there</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">because it is somewhere far from anywhere</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">and it is where we will plant</span></span></span></div>
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It's true. I hate jeans. I own a few pairs so as not to seem like an American pariah, but I hate wearing them. Especially the hip huggers. With a long waist like mine, low-rise jeans = plumber's crack. And that's not lady-like or attractive by any means. (I know I'm not the only one this happens to! I've been to WalMart!)</div>
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So when I found this pair of retro bell-bottoms, I fell in love. They're corduroy and a delicious chocolate brown. So comfortable. Ahhh...my new pants and the spring sunshine have made for a very pleasant afternoon.<br />
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Earrings//ModCloth<br />
Blouse//Vintage, 1980s<br />
Owl Necklace//Antique<br />
Bell-bottoms//Revolve Clothing<br />
Shoes//ModClothRachel Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03658157893017328476noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684759869867087350.post-76357855232132295532012-03-05T07:19:00.000-06:002012-03-05T07:19:04.022-06:00Playing Dress Up<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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After an eternity (no exaggeration there) of devoting myself solely to workworkworkworkwork, I indulged in a brief round of dress up yesterday. I also spent time watching old episodes of <i>House</i>, made some muffins, and then decided I would do some painting with watercolor. Yep, I play dress up, write poetry and I paint too. </div>
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Some people say that makes me a hippy. My brother says I have a chubby seven year old spirit trapped inside me. Which I suppose isn't too far off. I live off of sugar, and I mean, seriously, I'm wearing a t-shirt with a giraffe and a lion riding a tandem bike.</div>
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But there's nothing wrong with that :)</div>
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What sort of things do you like to do in your free time?</div>
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They're for sale in <a href="http://www.thequirkypoet.etsy.com/">my shop</a> right now, and they could be yours for 40% off.</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><b>Featured Poet: Amber R. Nelson</b> is a published poet and keeps a stylish little blog called <a href="http://unpetitfauve.wordpress.com/">Un Petit Fauve</a>. Her poetry always seems so sophisticated to me. If you'd like to read more of her beautiful words, you can visit her <a href="http://unpetitfauve.wordpress.com/">blog</a> or purchase an exquisite broadside of this poem in her <a href="http://unpetitfauve.wordpress.com/shop/">shop</a>.</span></span><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><br /></span></div>
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And so I have imparted all the knowledge I have of vintage clothing labels to you. (If you've missed my previous posts, you may <a href="http://www.thequirkypoet.com/search/label/Determining%20the%20Age%20of%20Vintage">click here</a> to catch up.) When you are shopping vintage or even browsing your local thrift shop, I encourage you to utilize these methods. It's like playing detective. It makes the experience that much more rewarding! Aside from reading clothing lables to determine a garment's age, there are some other tricks...</div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">1.</span></strong> If the label does not have a <a href="http://www.thequirkypoet.com/2012/02/determining-age-of-vintage-treasures.html">RN</a> or distinctive mark, Google the name on the garment's label. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/">Etsy</a> is also a great place to search lable names. You can normally get a good idea of how old something is based on what the consensus is. This label is from a dress of mine from the 1950s.<br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">2.</span></strong> Watch old movies or period movies. Familiarizing yourself with the way a certain era looks allows you to eye a garment and quickly get an idea of how old it is.<br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">3.</span></strong> Study old photographs; it works the same way.<br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">4.</span></strong> Familiarize yourself with previous trends in fashion. But you have to be careful with this one since fashion is so cyclical. For instance, in the 1950s, women wore full skirts that usually fell mid-calf. In the 1980s, women wore similar skirts. It's tricky. The pattern above is from the 1980s.<br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">5.</span></strong> Talk to your relatives! I have learned so much by talking with mine. If I'm not sure on a date for a piece of clothing, I can always consult my mom or chat with my grandma. It makes me feel closer to them, talking about what their favorite outfits were when they were younger. <br />
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<strong>Looking for more advice? </strong><br />
Well, I hope you aren't opposed to good old-fashioned books. I've learned so much from these:<br />
<b><i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Dressed-Occasion-Americans-1620-1970-Peoples/dp/0822517388/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1330556166&sr=1-2">Dressed for the Occasion</a></i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Dressed-Occasion-Americans-1620-1970-Peoples/dp/0822517388/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1330556166&sr=1-2"> by Brandon Marie Miller </a> </b><br />
This book is full of gorgeous photos and fashion trends dating as far back as the 1600s.<br />
<i><b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Fashions-Decade-1920s-1990s-8--Set/dp/0816070598/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1330556018&sr=8-2">Fashions of a Decade</a></b></i><b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Fashions-Decade-1920s-1990s-8--Set/dp/0816070598/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1330556018&sr=8-2"> series (1920s-1990s) </a></b><br />
This one has beautiful color photos as well as written descriptions of fashion trends of each decade.<br />
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Happy researching! Be sure to let me know if you make any exciting discoveries :)<br />
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I may not own very many polka-dotted garments, but I wear what polkadots I do have quite often. I love polkadots. They make pattern mixing rather effortless. Floral and polkadots: no-brainer.<br />
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And I have to gush again about how brilliant my boyfriend is at photography. The lighting is so beautiful and warm and romantic in this last photo. Gah, I love looking at it and remembering how pretty and warm and happy I felt when he was taking the photo.<br />
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Anywho...polkadots. They're great.Rachel Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03658157893017328476noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684759869867087350.post-83095426780735299032012-02-26T14:07:00.000-06:002012-02-26T14:13:53.287-06:00Au Revoir<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Unfortunately, due to an insurmountable life schedule, I'm struggling to keep up with <b><a href="http://www.thequirkypoet.etsy.com/">my little vintage shop</a></b>. (I'm even struggling to keep up with my blog alone!) With how many cockamamie schemes I come up with in a day, I'm certain there will be future endeavors to come. But until then, I'm saying goodbye to my shop. <br />
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But don't cry! This is good news for you! In order to diminish my inventory (and free up some space in my miniscule closet) I'm giving everything away for 30% off. Including <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheQuirkyPoet?section_id=10911804">clearance</a>! Just use code <strong>AUREVOIR</strong> at checkout.<br />
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These are just a few of the items on sale right now. <a href="http://www.thequirkypoet.etsy.com/">Click here</a> to peek at the rest! I have labels such as Ralph Lauren, St. John's Bay, and many more. My vintage pieces range from the <b>1940s-1990s.</b><br />
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And I promise next week there will be more outfit posts. Until then, <a href="http://www.thequirkypoet.com/search/label/Fabric">click here</a> to peruse previous outfits. Thank you, lovely friends, for reading and for allowing me to be human, frazzled and frizzy sometimes.<br />
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