Fall is here even in Florida and winter is fast approaching; I've been rocking black lipstick again and it's been fabulous. You know that feeling of satisfaction when you look in the mirror and you look like your best self? The you you've imagined yourself to be? Yeah, that.
The color palette of this past fall: black, rich emerald green, cool bright scarlet, and hints of pinky-beige and winter white and I loved it. Still I am a creature who needs variety, so I've been looking at other dark dark colors to play around with this winter; namely black, midnight blue, dark brown with gold and silver accents. Style-wise I'm heading in the quirky goth-y professional range since that's what I *really* need right now. I am a professional adult. Yes, I'm still a grad student but I work 40 hrs a week and have responsibilities. This often clashes with my internal view of myself, but it's not all bad. I just have to make sure that I don't let myself be smothered by other's expectations *shrug*.
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Grad Life
My most fundamental job is as a student. As a history grad, primary, hands-on research is paramount and this April I had the opportunity to travel to Tuskegee, Alabama. It was a trip of many firsts, as it was my first time driving out-of-town overnight by myself, my first out-of-town research experience, my first time visiting another institutions archives, etc. I was excited! I wanted to represent myself as a committed and well put-together student representing Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University. Let's be forreal, though; I was in my comfortable traveling/studying clothes complete with Crocs. I compromised by doing up my face and hair.
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| Driving through Alabama |
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| In the bathroom taking pics because that's what grad students do |
My trip was mostly successful and I was able to spend an hour or two just walking around and taking pictures on my phone.The Tuskegee University campus is the definition of well-appointed and the effort that has gone into preservation of the historic buildings is obvious. All together the effect was beautiful.
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| Tuskegee university Archives; where I conducted some of my research |
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| The historic home of Booker T. Washington |
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| About to get on the road again. |
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| Heading home to Tallahassee! |
Inspired by Music
The weather is warming up and that's making me think of some of my favorite artists who might be playing concerts this summer. Here are a few outfits I wouldn't mind wearing to see Kendrick Lamar, Orion Rigel Dommisse, Cold Specks, or Best Coast or mind wearing while I'm just running errands and listening to their music.
Just Female , $45 / Crop tank, $48 / Lace shapewear, $31 / Black jewelry / Miss Selfridge silver bangle / Anna Sui cosmetic
A Faceless Death by thebookofstyle featuring alexander wang backpack
Alexander Wang backpack, $585 / Eddie Borgo costume jewellery, $200 / Betsey Johnson / GOLDEN GOOSE Sneakers
Holland by thebookofstyle featuring a gold chain bracelet
Marc by Marc Jacobs faded jeans, $270 / mae ankle wrap heels / Madewell gold chain bracelet / ZIIO bangle jewelry, $305 / Jolita Jewellery skull stud earrings / Plastic jewelry / Cowgirl jewelry
Crazy For You, Baby by thebookofstyle featuring a studded backpack
Vegan shoes, $46 / Steve Madden studded backpack / Aurora Bread Basket / Super Bowl Snacks / Château Cheval Blanc 1996, $975
Poetic Justice by thebookofstyle featuring a lace cami
Therapy lace cami, $5.00 / Skirt, $180 / White lace flat / Vintage bridal jewelry / Dangle earrings / Star bracelet / Topshop / Alkemie / Silver ring / Body jewellery
Goths Surviving Summer 2013
AllSaints lace dress, $41 / Jeremy Laing tank dress / Velvet top, $29 / Sweater, $130 / Billabong / Ann Demeulemeester / Maison Martin Margiela , $555 / Jenni Kayne pointy toe shoes / Christopher Kane leather handbag / Peacock earrings / Ralph Lauren Home Delevan Leather and Twill Trunk - Black, $1,980 / Girls tops, dresses, skirts and pants. Go figure! - Cotton On, $34 / Large Emergency Bag
Spring to Summer 2013 Inspiration: Mori/Natural Kei
EDIT: All my images broke! So I had to find new ones and rewrite this post. :(
A lot of the mori/dark mori coords I enjoy are made for winter. In fact, fall and winter are my favorite times of year for fashion because of all the layering and details (even though I enjoy summer weather more). So I've had to take up the quest to find more weather appropriate options. I hope you enjoy this new and improved post! :)
A lot of the mori/dark mori coords I enjoy are made for winter. In fact, fall and winter are my favorite times of year for fashion because of all the layering and details (even though I enjoy summer weather more). So I've had to take up the quest to find more weather appropriate options. I hope you enjoy this new and improved post! :)
Amimonogatari
It's been intermittently yet uncommon cold in Florida this Winter and I haven't actually been able to put up all my summer clothes because I can actually wear them some days.
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