Vintage Jedi

I tell no lies. I thrifted this beautiful vintage trench coat for a grand total of 49¢.

And it's fully lined. And it's warm. 

Makes me feel kinda dumb for buying a trench coat from target a couple months ago for $20, thinking that was a nice price for a basic trench. But I was young and naïve then.

So how did I manage such a thrifty win? Well, during my most recent excursion to the Salvation Army, I discovered that each Saturday, the clothes marked with the color of the week are all 49¢ from 4pm to 8pm. Pretty cool, right? 

So, no, I'm not really a Jedi, capable of mind-tricking people into giving me pretty clothes for mere pennies. 

Outfit details:

Trench coat//Vintage, thrifted

Earrings//Vintage

Scarf and gloves//Target

Necklace//Charming Charlie's

Dress//The Paraders

Blouse//Charlotte Russe

Cardigan and Jeans//Target

Boots//Ross

Rajesh's Sweater Vest

For those of you who have not yet seen my “Soft Kitty, Warm Kitty” post, this is probably news to you: I’M OBSESSED WITH THE BIG BANG THEORY. Picking a favorite character is impossible since they’re all incredibly brilliant and have their own distinctive styles, but I have quite a fondness for Rajesh Koothrappali. He’s just so endearing. 

Along with our mutual affection for sweater vests, Raj and I have a lot in common. The most obvious similarity is our pouty, puppy dog, brown eyes. Aren’t we precious?

In social situations Raj is usually the fourth wheel on the tricycle, poor baby. I too end up the wall flower in most social scenes, not that I mind much. Actually, I prefer it. That’s where Raj and I are different.

Though Raj is from India, he hates Indian cuisine. I don’t care much for it either, but I don’t care for the spicy, burn-your-taste-buds-off kind of food anyway.

Raj does practice Hindu religious principles when it suits him, and he practices yoga. I practice yoga on a semi-daily basis, too. Like Raj, I like to use yoga to calm my mind in uncomfortable social situations.

Raj is frightened to death of women. He uses yoga techniques so that he can stand in the same room as them “without urinating.” I’m not afraid of women (considering I am one), but the tiny, angry Vietnamese ladies at the nail salon my mom likes frighten me just a little.

  

And I should mention that Raj is a brilliant astro-physicist. Well, I’m no physicist, but I got a B in my astronomy class last year. So we could talk about solar flares and other space stuff if Raj had consumed enough alcohol to make conversing with me comfortable.

What I'm Wearing:

Earrings//Vintage

Sweater Vest//Vintage, 1960s

Blouse//J. Crew, Thrifted

Owl Broach//Antique

Cameo Ring//Antique

Jeans//Target

Shoes//Payless

 

 Photos of Kunal Nayyar (aka Rajesh Koothrappali) are credited to the makers of The Big Bang Theory, which airs on CBS.

Sexy Photographer

Lucky Josh got a snazzy camera for Christmas, and when I say snazzy, I mean holy crap that camera is a beast! So he came over a couple nights ago to photograph me in my natural habitat.

It's very nice having my photo taken without having to use a self-timer and running back and forth like a crazy person. I think I might have a new (part-time at least) photographer. Woot!

I just love the effect he used on the last three photos. The very last one is probably my favorite. 

And no, your eyes do not deceive you...that really is a Big Bang Theory t-shirt. Make fun if you like, but it will only make me love it more.

EWOK!!

I can't say I'm thrilled with this entire look, but I feel cozy and I do LOVE this hat...so much :)

When trying on this hat, I was essentially frolicking through the store. I was with my mom at the time, and she was just giggling at me (as she often does because I'm a bit of a shenaniganizer). She told me I had to get the hat because it makes me look like a little ewok. And I love ewoks*.

Meep!

Look inspired by Freckles in April.

*No ewoks were harmed in the making of this hat...or in the making of this post, for that matter.

Outfit Details:

Hat//JC Penny Outlet
Polka Dot Blouse//Vintage
White Blouse//Charlotte Russe
Sweater//The Quirky Poet
Cameo Ring//Antique
Belt//Vintage
Broach//Antique
Jeans//Target
Booties//ModCloth

Soft Kitty, Warm Kitty

If you have never watched The Big Bang Theory, you must add it to your to do list. Sitcoms tend to be rather --um-- not funny, but this one is the best I've seen since Seinfeld. Jim Parsons plays Sheldon, and this character is brilliance. Sheer brilliance, I say. His borderline autism and multitude of quirks make for some intense hilarity. Anywho...my train of thought travels such random pathways. This necklace makes me think of "Soft Kitty" every time I wear it...

Outfit details:

Headband//ModCloth

Necklace//Vintage

Blazer//Vintage

Tanktop//??

Jumper//ModCloth

Leg Warmers//Target

Boots//Charlotte Russe