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No, you aren't what I really wanted.

October 21, 2008 – 11:15 am by Patricia

The aubergine tights arrived. And brown. The brown boots and Jessica Simpson pumps are going back to the store.

They were poor excuses for what I really wanted, which is a dark brown heeled ANKLE bootie and a black NON-patent leather peep-toe ankle bootie. Not a pump.

I hate it when I lie to myself when I go shopping. I say to myself, “Yes, Patricia, you will find something in your closet to wear with these. They are adorable!” And then I go home, only to crush all hopes and dreams for these new items and to realize that I was fooling myself.

I just… can't like you.

October 14, 2008 – 10:29 am by Patricia

So… Lily Donaldson. This girl has been everywhere for the past year. She’s got gams, let me tell you. She’s wanted by all of the biggest designers. So, why don’t I like her?

There’s something about her face and body that irks me. Her slight smile and sort of squat face looks like what Dakota Fanning will look like in ten years. Her short neck makes her look awkward in jackets with strong shoulders. When I look at her, I also see Blake Lively, and she bothers me too.

I hate to admit she’s in most of my lookbooks, but she is. Not on account of her face, but the clothes she’s wearing, or the runways she’s walking.

This post was a waste of time and writing. What horrible writing. Kill me now.

Sidenote:

So who do I like seeing walk down the runway and in magazine spreads? Anouck Lepere, Daria Werbowy, Sasha Pivovarova, Gemma Ward, Kate Moss, Doutzen Kroes, Coco Rocha (even though her nose bothers me sometimes), and Audrey Marnay. No contest.

Brown and I were not meant to be.

October 14, 2008 – 1:48 am by Patricia

I do not like these brown boots anymore. I can’t find myself loving them when I pair them with ANY of my clothing. I will exchange them for black ones. Maybe shorter too. WIth more of a heel.

Or maybe I should wait a few more days. When my aubergine tights come in. Maybe then I can pair them with more. I should get navy tights too.

70% of my closet is black for a reason.

Retail Therapy, Session 1

October 11, 2008 – 12:58 am by Patricia

Indulged myself a little bit today… and I am feeling damn good about it.

I already have an ankle boot oxford, but now I’ve been wanting a peeptoe oxford for a while. I’m usually really, really picky with shoes, and it takes me forever to hop on the bandwagon with a lot of shoe fads because of this. I want to make sure the fad lasts — and oxfords and slouchy boots have been around, and I’m glad they will be around for a little while more.

The slouchy boot fad has taken me even longer to tolerate, and now it’s grown on me. My previous aversion to it was due the width of a lot of the boots being released. Since I have short legs, all a wide boot opening would do is make my legs looks even shorter and seemingly swallow me up! These Aldo shoes were cheap, and also, the fit of the boot opening was just right — not too fitted, but not overly slouchy… I think my Fall/Winter shoe buying is over. Until at least December. Or if I find a new pump, which is next on my list.

I’m also surprised I gave in and bought a Jessica Simpson shoe. I’ve been avoiding them forever, but I have to admit some of her shit is really cute. *sighs* Oh well. I guess I have to join the dark side sometime.

MetroPark is one of my favoritest stores. I love the shit they have there, and the staff that works there recognize me instantly. Their selection is a nice departure from my usual basic, solid color classic pieces, and gives me just enough metal hardware, grunge/urban/punk/goth/crazy/whatever-the-fuck-it-is that I need. This shirt is sooo awesome. It’s totally me, and yet, not at all: a little bit of lace (what?), jewels (yes!), metal hardware (YES!), and then… a slutbag torn-up back (this is he wtf? moment). It’s a great combo for me, and will look awesome with my Prague wash Sevens… muahahahaha. It’s always great to wear new clothes. Let the fun commence.

[ Jessica Simpson Collection from Nordstrom, Aldo Shoes, Burn N' Violet from MetroPark USA ]

I love me some shine.

October 10, 2008 – 1:52 pm by Patricia

Something I’ve been obsessed with for literally MONTHS but haven’t indulged in yet are shiny leggings. But only black. Shiny has become the alternative to my real dream item, the gorgeous leather motorcycle leggings from The Row. But, since I don’t have $1,700 to spend on a pair of leggings, some cheap coated spandex (or rubber leggings) will have to do for now.

I could die happy with those leather leggings in my closet. Another worthy candidate is the lambskin leggings from Jitrois. SQUEEE!! SO many leggings to try, and not enough time, nor money. Sadness.