Yesterday I felt like taking a walk so we went to Decatur. Once we got off the train it was sooo hot. My body is not used to the weather so it doesn't know how to stay cool properly yet. I kinda foresaw this so I just wore this green dress and flats. I wanted to wear sandals but the sandals I have are not comfy enough for 80 degree weather + walking. I'm really thinking about these fringe sandals from UO. Well, it's more like I've decided on getting the sandals, considering that I now have a job. (Squee!)
For any that are curious, I was reading a free newspaper I picked up. Southern Voice I think? I don't know. At any rate Faggot is the name of a one-man show. It's about the trials and tribulations of being black and gay and it's coming to Atlanta. Apparently the last time it was in Atlanta, traffic slowed in front of the 14th St. Playhouse. I can understand that. When I saw the byline of the paper I had to read the article. It sounds pretty interesting. I'm thinking of going.
When I was little I used to like going through my mother's clothes (and I still do) and trying stuff on and wearing her heels. One day, while looking through my mother's stuffed closet I espied a dress I'd never seen. When I asked her about it, she told me that she was thinking about giving it away but I begged her to keep it for me for when I was older. She said I'd never be able to fit it (I was a beanpole back then and my mother is more curvaceous.) Ten years later I tried it on again and it fit. I mean, I'm not especially curvy (read: no hips) but it's really loose flowing so it fits like a dream. Whenever I walk it likes to flutter around me.
4 months ago
Congratulations on the Job!
ReplyDeleteI wish I had been smart enough to tell my mom to keep some of her great clothes when I was younger. Now all I have are memories of fabulous-fashions past...
That play sounds great. You look really great in that hat. The dress is doing all sorts of great things for you.
ReplyDeleteChelsea Rae: Thank you :) Your mother might still have awesome things. Or maybe your Aunts if you have any) do. I know I'm gonna keep some of my stuff so that my kids and sibling's kids can grab some stuff.
ReplyDeleteenc: thank you :)
totally hear you on the mom closet raid front. i do that all the time! and that dress suits you very well. good thing she kept it. =)
ReplyDeletetova: I'm glad I'm not the only one then (laughs)
ReplyDelete-h: thank you!
The dress and the hat are both awesome, and they both do really good things for you.
ReplyDeleteI wish my mom had ever had good enough taste for me to want to fit her stuff! All I've gotten from her is an old NOW Tshirt that I sleep in...
thanks for stopping by my blog...and for the compliment. I'm happy that you did...because it led me to your blog...which is deliciously lovely, btw! I'll stop by more often.
ReplyDeleteRachel: she may have when she was younger. Or if she has siblings try them.
ReplyDeletechubbs: I meant what I said and I'm glad you like my blog. :)
congrats on the new job! and yeah, i always beg for my mother stuff too..hahah
ReplyDeleteI like the hat on you. The dress is a gem, fits perfectly.
ReplyDeleteThe dress is amazing! I wish I had been as fashion forward as you were when I was younger. Nice outfit! I love your blog.
ReplyDeletevouged out!!: thanks. I'm glad it does :)
ReplyDeleteet cetera: thank you so much! But you know, it's never too late to be fashion forward. In fact, I think older women look better in their clothes than younger women. There's more confidence in it, I suppose.