"GOD'S FAVORITE SHOES" - 5 new articles
Pose...Shoot...Run! There's a new library in my neighborhood. I'm trying to work up the nerve to take pictures INSIDE but right now, I sneak pictures under the red stairwell. I am not sure if it's considered private property which is why I do drive by photo shoots and run back to the car!
 The whole purpose of this post is to RAVE about Miley Cyrus's Walmart Jersey Skinny Jeans! OMG! They are so perfect, cheap and comfy. I think it has everything to do with the fact that she collaborated with Max Azria of BCBG fame! You must run to your nearest WalMart (Walmart.com) and check the "Jersey Skinnies"! First, Paris Hilton and Jessica Simpson shoes...now Miley Cyrus designs? Yep. I'm 34 and I own some Miley Cyrus clothes. I SAID IT. There is also a Norma Kamali line at Walmart that's pretty fab. Target and Walmart are not playing with the "guest designer" lines!
 Didn't I tell you that I was determined to find short gloves every since I saw Janet Jackson rock some to Michael's televised funeral (click here). It was not a game. Don't tell me that thrifting doesn't manifest dreams honey!
I actually had something on totally different earlier but I had the bright idea to play dress up at night. At dinner, I put this outfit together in my head and came straight home to play around with my gloves. Everyone around me knows I'm pretty impulsive. Sometimes that's good, most times it's not.  These Jessica Simpson shoes are brought to you by Goodwill. The pain I felt in my left arch was brought to me by satan:(
The above picture proves that being a little addicted to thrifting can pay off....(And yes, that purse is real...ummm hmmm) As you can tell, I'm all about the accessories. Happy Thanksgiving...Yadi yadi yada...who cares about that! I'm going to see NEW MOON this weekend! I have witnesses that will tell you that I would read those 1000 page books in the dark, at stop lights, in the bathroom...it didn't matter. Yes, I'm a Fang Banger:) (I totally didn't know that my shirt was on backwards, hence that little white tag that's haunting my pictures but I was not about to retake the pictures which meant I would have to do more drive by photo shoots at night. Negative.)
 VIVA LA CRACKHEADS Ummm...I SO did NOT wear my shirt THAT open to work in the picture below. Matter of fact, I actually wore the shirt untucked with the belt over the shirt. The cool happening chick would have worn this to happy hour somewhere but I am SO NOT that chick. Instead, I ran from a crackhead then went home to eat a sandwich. That was much more fun anyway.
I am constantly trying to find new locations to "shoot" around my neighborhood, so I decided to take my 'act' to a busy street. As I am setting up the my shot, I see a crackhead turning the corner. He's a resident crackhead, so it's kind of like we are neighbors. I'm pretty territorial about my neighborhood pharmacist recipients but one never can tell what mood they may be in on that day.  Well, he turns the corner and sees my camera and then looks at me. Right at that moment, I was making a decision on whether to take off running or to play it cool. Then the flash went off...the result is the picture above! LOL. I was so about to test the speed on these $4 thrifted leather boots!
*** You know, I am totally embracing my cute shape. Sometimes, we get so obsessed with looking like somebody/something else that we overlook the good things about ourselves. Plus, I know some NOT SO HOT BOOGA WOLVES around these parts that SHOULD be hiding and then I smile at myself and say "GOD, Job Well Done Homie"*** ** This admission is NOT an excuse to stuff more Double Stuffed Golden Oreos in my mouth**  Hater Alert I wore this outfit to work and had no less than 5 teachers (co-workers) do double takes. I think the polka dot tights did it. My audacity to wear fashionable tights in a sea of crocs and khaki's and sweaters with apples on them apparently ignited immediate haterism...and I loved every minute of it.
"Almost always" (you get the point), I can see a little cartoon bubble rise above said "haters" heads saying "Who does she think she is?" And "almost always" I picture myself popping that bubble when I look over my shoulder just in time to make eye contact. I usually whisper "Hi, Hater" to them in hopes that they can't read lips, then I do the HATER WAVE (ie...the Miss America Wave). 
This top was actually a 70's floor length dress. The dress is 100% polyester so the likelihood of me having a heatstroke was inevitable if I wore it before the fall season. The dress unaltered was a little too Wulona from Good Times for me so I decided to nip and tuck the length.  I got it last year at a vintage shop and bought it strictly because of the nipped in waist detail and the sleeves. I waited a whole year for the temperature to drop to pull it out.. I think it looks 1000% better as a top than a dress. The tights were a last minute addition and judging by the many eyerolls from adults...the look was a hit!
By the way, I have become a one woman traveling papparazi team. Now, as I drive from here to there, I am always trying to spot new locations to "shoot". These photos were taken in front of a newly built home. It looked vacant to me so I went for it. I liked the wooden garage doors, so I pulled over, hopped out of the car, and took quick pics and then vroom vroomed down the street. It's kind of a thrill, to see if I can get a good shot before someone shines a flashlight in my face. I have no life. This constitutes as fun these days. It's hard being your own photographer.
In other news, I can't wait for this year to end. I'm over it already.  My Boyfriend's ClothesI've been trying to figure out if I hate or love the new "boyfriend" trend that's popular this season. The objective is to look as if you grabbed your boyfriend's jacket or jeans and walked out of the door.
But...wait, what if your boyfriend's clothes suck or if he's smaller than you or wayyyyyy bigger than you, or what if he is a Little Person? Hmmph...
Sorry, I digress. Since I tend to have more curves, I typically shy away from baggy clothes but I think I found an acceptable version of this look. The key...WEAR HIGH HEELS!  If you didn't know, that's me in the center square rocking the Prince T-shirt...again. It can't be helped. I love it. It makes me happy. It brings me joy like a double stuffed oreo and an ice cold Dr. Pepper for breakfast. Joy like when I find a Christian Dior Tuxedo Jacket for $4 (true story). The Prince Tee simply brings unspeakeable joy...plus I have good memories attached to Prince.This particular tee is thin and long with a forgiving neckline...it's my favorite Tshirt to date. 
Here are the shoes that I wore. Please believe in thine heart that thou shoes hurt like hell:(
**My verdict on the "Boyfriend" Look: It doesn't offend me.  Connect the Dots  My purpose was to mix patterns. Argyle and polka dots. It was my way of bucking the system at work:) I'm pretty obsessed with these tights.
 My Mother says that I shouldn't divulge that I thrift...so I won't tell you that this dress was $10 at Goodwill:)
I think I might be a little obsessed with this dress. 
Thrifted Vintage Dress: Goodwill (this had to be a homemade dress, it's really delicate. Peep the slightly puffy sleeves) Thrifted Vintage belt Argyle Textured Tights Nine West T Straps via Ross (centuries ago) Black Swing Jacket: Gap (a few years ago) Bracelet: Gifted by sister
OOOOooohhhh.....I just had a vision of wearing this dress with my Leopard Pumps....that would be so cute!
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