Dress You Up

I have no fashion sense. Zero. I like to pretend that this isn’t true, but I’m lying to myself if I say otherwise. I’m both blessed and plagued with the world’s most casual workplace, which means that I can show up naked and no one really notices. I’m alone in the office a lot, as most of the folks who work with me are out on assignment, and the others are working from home. I work from home sometimes, too, but I want to give Adam the space and respect of his own office, and I also think it’s good for me to get out – to see people, talk to strangers, even if it’s only Georgie, the parrot who lives at the Greek restaurant.

The unfortunate side effect of this is that my daily outfits range from the borderline acceptable (cute skirt and a t-shirt) to the downright slovenly (ill-fitting cargo pants and a Threadless t-shirt). I am not exaggerating when I tell you that my feet have not set foot in a single piece of footwear other than Reef flip flops in the last nine months. Well, except for the occasional sneaker when I go to the gym. To illustrate how sad the situation is, I recently graduated to leather Reefs, and actually felt fancy. Fancy! In Reefs!

Reefs and sneakers. Threadless Ts. I think it’s a cry for help, but who? Seriously, who can help me? I’m jealous of women who have the knack and/or inclination to dress well, but the cold truth is: I’m lazy. Pathetically lazy and also: tired. I’d rather sleep than make much of an effort in the mornings, and I just don’t feel like shopping most of the time. I’d rather spend the money on really great books, or music or dinners out and…more Reefs and Threadless Ts and bubble bath and perfume and maybe a lip gloss. At least I know what I’m doing in that arena. I walk into any random clothing store and usually end up muttering, “Fwahhaha?” when the clerk asks me what I want. I’ve no idea. I have zero sense of personal style, other than – again – Reefs, Airwalks and Threadless Ts. Help.

Thankfully, my blog is in better shape and definitely in better hands. There is a new look, yes! I’ve already been asked who did it, and to answer your question, it’s the beautiful Paige Maguire. You might know Paige as Miss Domestic, and no, she is no longer Miss Domestic, but has moved her work over to Flux-Rad, where she talks about seriously great music (my favorites are featured quite frequently), posts wickedly cool photos and the odd piece of fiction now and then. She’s a mom, too, to 4-year-old Dash, and has been a great example for of a mom who blogs who is anything but a mommyblogger.

It’s not entirely done yet, but will be soon, with fun, exciting new features like Flickr! Yes, I am the last person on earth to embrace Flickr, but it’s coming soon!

*Madonna

10 comments July 9th, 2006