Sounds like: Angsty lovers passing mix tapes in English Class.

This was after changing on Monday to fit the weather.

So I've been trying to live all "Embrace yourself/finger to the masses". This thinking and this outfit inspired my post today. I've been into a lot of bad music over the years. A LOT. And between the ages of 18-21 it seemed to have peaked. I could blame this on an ex boyfriend but that wouldn't be fair considering I still listen to some of this music every once and a while. I'm slightly embarrassed to write this list but here's a few...
Misfits
The Descendants
Social Distortion
Against Me!
Hot Water Music
The clash
Fifteen
Dropkick Murphy's
NOFX
Bad Religion

Back then, fresh outta mom and pop's, and newly graduated I was in an extremely rebellious stage of my life. Screw it all, get screwed up, screw, screw drivers, bong loads, red bull, jagermeister, fernet, suicide notes....blah blah. It was a blur of red hair, piercings, blond hair, short hair, skunk hair and I was pleasantly plump. I'm very surprised I'm not covered in awful tattoos. I was probably just trying to impress previously mentioned ex boyfriend who was older and "oh so cool". And even though I'm glad it's over, I can't help feeling nostalgic when hearing this music. So obnoxiously raw. So annoying sometimes you want to turn it off immediately but turning it up and forcing yourself to listen make you feel more pumped up and rebellious.
This is still one of my favorite bands. Well around their "Sink Florida Sink" album. Now they're sadly over produced and old. Such is how it ends.


I've never heard of Crass or Jawbreaker until I met Julia. These are for her...

My heart is a drummer

as i am preparing myself to say farewell to my pride again
i remember how it was back then
I see you light a cigarette and then you ask me to pass something i can't understand
i said don't you ever think about cancer?
you said baby you don't know but my heart is as strong as a drummer
you make me feel like apologizing for bein like this
do i have to say I'm sorry for my happiness?
you say it's like love in Graceland.
it's not aloud to be but we know it's every body's favorite.
deep down in a place where music makes you happiest
in the place where my heart is a drummer
in the place where my heart is a drummer
and you call me on the telephone
my fingers will twists through the cord
and I'll slide my feet up and down the wall
but i know that I'm stronger than you are
yes I know that I'm stronger than you are
repeat

Allo Darlin'

Lackluster rolls off the tongue

So my enthusiasm has been waning for this blog as of late. I'm busy I guess. I'm not photogenic and the lack of a good camera makes for disappointing outcomes. But it's still fun. And I will keep it going as long as it pleases me. I probably would've done this outfit with boots, tights, and lots a long gold necklaces had I known it was going to be so grey out and as you may or may not have noticed, the person taking the picture failed to mention my problem in the upper region of my body. Ooops! It was just too chilly out for this outfit! I apologize but as I said, I'm not photogenic and these are the only two pictures that worked. It was sunny and bright this morning! Well at least the colors fit the weather. I would like to bust out with more floral prints and lots of bright colors but the problem is in the closet and in the wallet. I've just acquired such a dark wardrobe over the years. Matches the mood I suppose. I'm challenging myself to break out of that. I want my sleeve....anyone want to lend me a few hundred?
top:target circa 2004
shorts: I just keep cutting these things shorter and shorter. I can't recall their original state or where I bought them for that matter.
vest:f21
specks:liquor store in Sebastopol.
flats:Napa good will

Tunes Tuesday

Doing music once a week. This will all start soon. I think.Last night's outfit was a bust. The pictures were a bust at least. I have none to show. Above is what I wore at six in the morning. Maere was the bees knees last night. So were the Helen Kellers. Fun show. Rough morning.
specks:f21
hair piece:plain ole fabric
lacoste polo: community projects
blazer:wasteland San Fran
shorts:old
tights:target
chucks: circa 2001
bowlers bag: community projects
earrings:cheesy store in Berkley next to Urban Outfitters

Ice cube

As you can tell by the expression on my face, I'm not too excited about this outfit. Or a different one from a previous post. I was going to take it down and not post this one at all but I figured I'd take one for the team. Besides that would seem like cheating. I am using this space to fine tune my look and practice takes perfect. So from here on, awful or not, it's goin up. To give my self a little credit, I put this one together in about 2 minutes and I was drawing a blank and desperate to make this sweater work.

Ever have one of those days where you're just over it all? That was today. It wasn't a total bust. I made some good money at work and acquired some lovely goods from community projects on my small break. But even thrifting was a hassle today! I won't bore you with details. I did have an idea though! It begins with this chick. I don't know her name but she's adorable! I see her everywhere and she walked by my work today. I almost ran out to see if she wanted to be a part of this fashion thing I guess I'm into. I was too busy to do so but it gave me the idea to have guests once a week. Take some pictures and do a small interview type deal. Should be fun. I just wish I had someone who knew what was what with a camera. My skills are more than lacking. We shall see.top:handmade
button up:d's closet
dress:american apparel
white ballet tights: rite aid
tights: target
earrings: good will
clip: target
specks:repeat
shoes:repeat