with the blessing comes the worry

Nov. 19 - I randomly put on a tie while sorting through boxes of stuff. The tie was in one of the boxes.

This is how I looked with that tie:


sweater: JC Penney.....t-shirt: Worcester Sharks store.....skirt: NY & Company
leggings: Target.....socks: Target.....boots: Avenue
tie: Brian

The Worcester Sharks are an American Hockey League (AHL) team. They are affiliated with the San Jose Sharks. Brian and I checked out their store at DCU Center back in 2009. One of these days, we'll go to one of their games. Any hockey is good hockey.

I better get those cha-cha heels.

The holiday season doesn't start until I watch this hilarious clip from John Waters's cult classic Female Trouble:


It's got everything going for it. It has drag queen Divine causing drama. It makes fun of the sanctity of Christmas. And it goes to show that you better get a girl her cha-cha heels if she asks for it.

I've seen Female Trouble several times, but this is the scene that stays with me.

"Not on Christmas! Not on Christmas!"

break free, break from the chains

I am terribly excited for this Sunday.

We're going to the super-matinee showing of The Muppets in DT SJ. Buttered popcorn from Camera 12 is the best movie theatre popcorn. Fact.

And! My TiVo will be recording Wilson Phillips: Still Holding On.


"Wilson Phillips: Still Holding On" Trailer by TVGuide

By the way, Carnie is my fave of the group.

hold me tight and don't let go

I get a kick out of watching X Factor UK and USA videos on youtube.

I get an even bigger kick when contestants sing my fave 90s songs.

Last year, Cher Lloyd kicked ass with her rendition of "Stay" by Shakespear's Sister. I never would have thought this song would be used on any singing competition, but, wow.


This year, two acts surprised me on Movie Week.

Janet Devlin performed "Kiss Me" by Sixpence None the Richer. Her mentor, Kelly Rowland, definitely chose the right song for her to sing that week. It kept her out of the bottom two. Her performance was charming, especially with her Irish accent.


Little Mix did a killer rendition of En Vogue's "Don't Let Go (Love)." The week before, Kelly said that the group was "one touch away from En Vogue." She was so right. Could you imagine how giddy I got when I heard this? It was like a dream come true for me to hear this used in a tv singing competition. My only criticism is that their harmonising in the chorus is missing the top note. Other than that, this rendition was awesome!


Bonus: While the song isn't from the 90s, it's by a band that is. The Foo Fighters. Say what! Josh Krajcik was the only contestant to bring it for Rock Week. He performed "The Pretender." What an amazing performance. And it figures that it would take the right contestant in order for Dave Grohl to clear his song for a tv singing competition.

sing as their bones go marching in again

I've been neglecting this blog simply because I haven't been photographing my outfits. I wear suits to work. I come home and change into pajamas. So, that leaves the weekends. And I'm just so lazy or forgetful on the weekends.

By the way, I photographed this outfit a while ago and forgot about it until today.

This is how I looked on Sept. 18, when I hung out with my friend Jennifer:

cardi: H&M.....shirt: Target.....denim leggings: JC Penney
mini-socks: Target.....shoes: Aerosoles

i didn't notice the waves crash over

This how I look in a suit that is too big, both size-wise and height-wise:


Calvin Klein suit: Marshalls.....top: Marshalls
pantyhose: Target.....shoes: Payless
teal ribbon pin: NOCC - September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.

The suit was a good deal at Marshalls, but the least I could have done was buy one that actually fit right. I seriously thought it did fit when I tried it on in the dressing room. Looking at the outfit pics, I was obviously wrong. But I like how comfy it is. Whatever.

Next time, I'm shopping the petites section at Macys for suits.

a change may do you good

The company I work for adopted a dress code that consists of only suits. The change started September 1.

I had to document one of the last non-suit outfits I wore to work.

This is how I looked on August 25:

sweater: Nordstrom Rack.....top: Ross.....pants: hand-me-down from Maria
mini-socks: Target.....shoes: Aerosoles

The suits have been a blessing in disguise. I throw on a suit and the only things I worry about are the top and shoes.

if i could wear your clothes, i'd pretend i was you and lose control

I'm okay with being seen in public in this outfit. It's what I wear for when I go on walks. The kind of walks where I do random interpretive dance moves depending on what Kylie song plays on my first generation iPod Nano. Yeah. Those kind of walks.

hoody: San Jose Sharks store.....tanktop: Target
shorts: Target
socks: Target.....Nike sneakers: Kohls
baseball cap: Target

so, all you fly mothers, get on out there and dance

July 31 - This is what I've worn in 80-degree weather. No, seriously.


sweater: H&M.....top: Nordstrom Rack.....skirt: Target
socks: Target.....shoes: Converse

Lately, I find myself covering up my arms but letting my (ghostly) legs get some sun.

you played through my mind like a symphony.

July 25, 2011 - This was my attempt to look a bit more polished for work:


sweater: Ross.....dress: Ross
mini-socks: Target.....shoes: Nine West

Rachel and I had gone to Ross the week before. The dress was $6.49. The sweater was $12.99. Before the insane CA sales tax, the outfit's total was $19.48. I can't pass up a deal like that.