Lately a lot of the kids at my work place
have been asking me, “Why is it still light out? Will this day ever end?!” Of course, this question always comes just
about the time our staff is trying to round everyone up for supper. “Observant little buggers,” I thought the
first occasion this inquiry was made.
I’m fairly certain that young Rayna never
paid this much attention to her surroundings.
To be totally honest, old Rayna is more concerned about whether the
cafeteria will be serving those adorable smiley faced french fries with her mini turkey corn-dogs. As a result, the
first time one of the tykes mentioned the sun should not still be out at 5:30 PM I
was totally taken by surprise. “Finally, spring is coming,” I thought between bites of the cutest food one will ever
enjoy.
I guess I state, “finally,” because I’m
really starting to get tired of this weather.
Winter is a time that I can’t help but feel sheepish about posing as a, “style
blogger.” Admittedly, there is very little styling
going on in my closet right now. While I
have a pretty decent collection of vintage sweaters and coats, I feel unable to
feature them correctly since I basically have to pile everything on at once in
order to brave the elements. In
addition, I haven’t even looked at my jewelry in forever because, what’s the
point of accessorizing when you’re just going to cover it all up with
knitwear?
Thank God over the years I’ve developed the
sense to stockpile images of fall ensembles. I can
state, “I’m thankful to post an actual outfit today instead of simple coat and hat combination shots taken while huddled in the dicey protective
structure of Al and I’s dilapidated barn." Side note, when I finally run out of fall pictures,
this is what you will be subjected to.
I apologize for the monotony in advance.
However, I do feel like I have a legitimate excuse. The weather is just too damn cold here to
realistically traipse around outside for glamour shots. Besides I don’t know what it is about that
barn but the lighting in there is magical.
The day it collapses I will be eternally dismayed on where to take
portraits. Who knew I would look best in
a barn? Wait…that last statement seems
like a set up for mean farm animal comparisons. Ah, well…
The upside to this dismal weather is that I
have the PERFECT excuse to buy as many coats as my heart desires. Clearly I can’t take my outerwear off during
glamour shots this time of year. In
addition, I can’t possibly wear the same coat in every post. Although soon it’s
going to be clear what my favorite thrift store find was this season. Some coats are just too good not to photograph
over and over.
Lately, I find myself continually trying to justify my thrifting habit to my boyfriend, “This coat cost me $9.00 at the thrift store. $9.00 bought me a kick ass blog picture that
I will be able to enjoy when I’m 80…and taking glamour shots of myself wearing
yet another $9.00 vintage treasure!” I simply don't get what he doesn't understand.
Of course, right now my readers...reader?...is able to enjoy
what I define as a, "styled," outfit.
Except really, the only noteworthy thing I have on in the above
images is my favorite new vintage sweater…but hey, it’s okay if that’s what
carries the look. Besides, I stand
behind the fact that I’m dressed up in these pictures. It’s called a Canadian Tuxedo baby, and I’m
ready to hit any snowy northern town in it!
-r.
Lol, this winter is really taking a toll. I am sure you have more than 1 reader. I get the same way this time of year, all the evidence says everything is ok, but the mood says it's all for naught. That's a killer outfit and $9 is a hell of deal on that beauty. Hang in there, the kids are right, it will be balmy humid hide the pit stains weather soon :)
ReplyDeleteThanks J! and thanks for being that one reader ;)
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