Dress You Up
July 9th, 2006
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
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10 Comments Add your own
1. Katie | July 9th, 2006 at 11:28 pm
Ooooh, purty blog makeover. Awesome.
And Flickr is neat. It’s also insanely handy, as it turns out.
I love Flickr. Especially for some of the cool photo pools. Even the creepy ones! Even the creepy ones like this:
http://www.flickr.com/groups/41279186@N00/
2. Lawyerish | July 10th, 2006 at 6:25 am
I am so envious of your uber-casual workplace. I would give my right big toe to be able to wear flip-flops every day (except without a big toe, it would be hard to get them to stay on). We have a no-open-toed-shoes policy as part of our dress code. Boo.
Lurve the new site! I think I may have already said that. But I do. It’s purty. Flickr is fun, although I am a cheap sack of shit so I haven’t upgraded to a membership that allows me to add more than like 10 photos a month, which is why my Flickr photos are so boring. Also, I haven’t posted pictures of myself because I am a freak about Internet anonymity. Maybe I’ll cave at some point. Why do I always end up making my comments all about me?
3. christine | July 10th, 2006 at 6:33 am
Yay! How pretty!
It seems now is just the time for the internet makeovers. And yours is absolutely lovely.
Don’t feel badly about Flickr. I don’t even have a digital camera.
4. Jen W. | July 10th, 2006 at 8:02 am
I am in the exact same position on the clothing thing. I wear jeans, t-shirts, and flip flops every day to work. I truly don’t even feel comfortable anymore in dressy clothes, and I certainly don’t want to spend my paycheck on them. Instead, I spent it on a couch…
5. Whinger | July 10th, 2006 at 8:44 am
If allowed, I would only dress from Threadless, paired with a variety of jeans and army pants.
Green with envy.
Also, BEAUTIFUL design.
6. Kathryn | July 10th, 2006 at 8:54 am
‘though I kinda miss the old, I really do love the new look!
I long ago surrendered all hope of every looking cool. It’ll never happen. I’ve lived in FL too long to understand how to put a snappy outfit together the way they do up north.
flickr is amazingly convenient! I can’t believe that I used to post pics on my website the old fashioned way. OY! Never again!
I feel fancy when I wear my leather Reefs, too!
7. Claire | July 10th, 2006 at 9:13 am
It’s very fancy here, now. Lovely!
You sound like a perfect candidate for “What Not to Wear” – except that the people on that show are really mean and make their people feel like totall assholes for not knowing how to dress themselves… maybe you should be hoping that no one is already planning to enter you on the show…
Um, cause they’re mean.
8. jes | July 10th, 2006 at 9:44 am
Paige has great designs. Have you ever flipped through her Flickr set of mastheads?
I really like this in-between color of red and pink. I like it so much that I’d consider licking my screen, except: licking the screen? So cold and pixelated.
So, maybe not.
9. Heather | July 10th, 2006 at 5:39 pm
I hear you on the no fashion sense. I do NOT go shopping alone. I always take someone else with me so I don’t come out looking rediculously stupid!!
10. Laura | July 11th, 2006 at 1:58 pm
My attempts at shopping always involve a friend who has more shopping ability than I do, more of a style sense, loves to shop. Since I have absolutely none of these qualities, it isn’t hard to find someone who fits the bill. I also have to feel very comfortable around them and trust them (it helps in the dressing room). They get to shop, and I get a new wardrobe.
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