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

A Wind With Fingers Goes

"They dropped like flakes, they dropped like stars,

Like petals from a rose,

"When suddenly across the June
A wind with fingers goes.

"They perished in the seamless grass,—

 No eye could find the place;

"But God on his repealless list     Can summon every face."

                                                      —— Emily Dickinson 

Details:

Photos taken by Josh.

Scarf//Hand-me-down

Blouse//Old Navy, Thrifted

Jacket//Vintage, 1980s

Skirt//Vintage, 1980s

Booties//ModCloth

Bracelets//Charlotte Russe

Cameo Ring//Antique

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.

It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas

The first snow of the season always holds magic in it. Every powdery snowflake whispers Christmas. I never quite feel Christmas-spirited until after all finals have been done with and we are graced with snowfall -- no matter how little it is. 

Now I feel it. And I have all sorts of fun Christmas ideas sparkling in my mind. This next week is going to be lovely.

 Speaking of lovely, I've really fallen for this vintage dress. With its thick fabric and rare long sleeves, it's the perfect winter dress. Despite the snow and the prickly air, I didn't feel cold at all. A dress like that is magic in its own rite. Though repeating is supposedly a faux pas, I might have to repeat this outfit for Christmas.

Outfit Details:

Hat//The Quirky Poet

Trench Coat and Mittens//Target

Handbag//The Quirky Poet

Earrings, Bracelet//Charlotte Russe

Dress//Vintage (Possibly Handmade), Thrifted

Tights//Vera Wang for Kohl's

Booties//ModCloth

Just Peachy

This outfit has so many delightful pieces to it. Normally I don't wear sequins just because they make me feel flashy and like a flapper, and that sort of style doesn't really fit me. BUT this scarf is the exception. I think that, because it's in a small amount and it's on such a lovely crocheted scarf, it suits me.

Then there's the bow. I am wearing these bows on everything lately. They're so convenient! They add just the right whimsical touch. Don't you agree? Beauty and pleasure are in the details.

And I would be remiss if I did not gush about how amazing this purse is. It's made entirely of plastic, which I know isn't exactly eco-friendly, BUT it was the 1930s when it was made. Everybody wore real fur made from chinchilla and fox then, too. But that's beside the point. IT'S GORGEOUS! It belonged to my great-grandmother, who I never knew. I like carrying this purse and wondering about what she was like. My mother tells me she was very sweet. I like feeling that connection to the past. 

And, since I am a person who believes in giving credit where credit is due, I'd just like to take a moment to thank my dear little Pea for helping me get dressed...

...and also for being so freaking cute ^_^


Outfit Details:

Linked up at Everybody Everywear.

Earrings//Kohls
Scarf//Gifted by my grandma (she has good taste, no?)
Blue bow//The Quirky Poet
Dress//Vintage, Thrifted
Cardigan//Thrifted
Tights//Vera Wang for Kohls
Boots//Charlotte Russe
Ring//Antique
Purse//Antique, 1930s

Think Fancy Thoughts

This weekend, I celebrated my dear friend Courtney's birthday at this delightfully sophisticated restaurant/club/bar. Since I am but a poor college student, it's a place much more upscale than I'm used to (even the bathrooms looked rich!), so the motto of the evening was think fancy thoughts. And I think it worked. 

Here's some snapshots from the evening:

The menus were so fancy they had French words in them like crème fraiche. Mhmm. And my lemonade came in this sexy little glass:

Courtney loved her Christmas/Birthday present so much. It's a good feeling when somebody adores what you pick out for them.

Here are some better shots of what I wore:

One of my friends loved this sweater and asked where I had gotten it. When I told her it was from Goodwill, she said in frustration, "Of course it is." Hahah. I enjoyed that exchange. This outfit earned me lots of compliments, which proves that you can look rich and fancy without spending like a rich person. 

Do you have any special celebrations planned for the holidays?

What I'm Wearing:

Necklace//Antique

Sweater//Vintage, Thrifted

Blouse (yep, it's inside out)//Maurices

Skirt//The Quirky Poet

Belt//???

Rings//Antique

Shoes//Target

Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

My head is spinning with thoughts of finals week and all the miserable essays I have to compose in the next few days, so I'm afraid I have nothing of substance to say other than: Like, OHMYGOD, don't you just love this sweater?!

So I realize these photos are somewhat subpar, but IT'S COLD OUTSIDE! I had no desire to put makeup on my face, so you can see how rosy my nose is from the coldness. But it's sort of endearing, right? RIGHT?! 

Forgive me. I'm ever so slightly stressed out o.O

Outfit Details:

Collared Tank Top//Old Navy, Thrifted

Star Cardigan//The Quirky Poet

Skirt and Purse//Target

Tights//Vera Wang for Kohls

Change Purse//Vintage

Rope Ring//Charlotte Russe

Shoes//Vintage St. John's Bay