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brown maryjanes, white rouched tank, blue and brown wood bead necklace, brown wooden bangle, blue striped button down, white belted skirt, navy tights, Beck
I woke up this morning feeling slightly cranky. I couldn’t place what was bothering me. It’s been a long week, and I’m really only less than halfway through it. So maybe that was it.
Then I remembered that amidst all the drama yesterday, I forgot something very important. Um. The USED BOOK SALE at the mall. Used book sales are a Big Deal to me. They happen only a few times a year, but it’s how I acquire most of my books. The husband hates them because he’s already always begging me to weed out my book shelves (plural). But I pretty much live for them. I even schedule myself to work the morning they open. The first rule of the used book sale, is that you get there early. The second is that you leave your dignity at home.
Hardcore book nerds get to the sale as soon as it starts and they show no mercy. There will be some shoving. Some gnashing of teeth. You always leave a little worse for the wear, but with a big box of new books. I don’t know about where you live, but around here, you don’t attend a used book sale. You conquer it. So imagine my sadness, when I realized I missed the main event.
The thing that sprung me from my funk was my NEW SPRING COAT. It’s yellow and a little cupcakey, but guess what? I LOVE yellow and cupcakes. Don’t tell my winter jacket from the other day, but I think I may have to take another bride. It’s alright. I watch “Big Love.” I know the score. They’re going to be sister coats. We’re all going to be very happy together.
I’m also fairly fond of my outfit today. Still in my white phase, I had to take this spring skirt for a test run. I’ve been borrowing the belt from it quite a bit, but today it was reunited with rightful owner.
The tights are just hilarious to me. They came from a thrift store, but don’t worry, they were still new in package. The funny thing is that they were SO old. I bought them for a dollar but according to the original price sticker, they only cost $1.19 brand new from May D&F. If you are too young to know what May D&F is please don’t tell me. I got a birthday coming up and I’m not trying to hear that, see. Respect your elders.
In any event, they’re frigging fantastic tights! Comfy. Warm. Perfect thickness and texture, no snagging, decent color. I am going to build a time machine and go back for some more. Anybody need anything from the early eighties, while I’m out?
Blue pinstripe button down - 5.7.9
White rouched tank – Work
Skirt – Max Rave
Tights – Thrifted
Shoes – Payless
Necklace – Wet Seal
Bracelet – can’t remember
Title courtesy of Beck – “Hell Yes”
Yellow coat is adorable.
May D&What? That’s not May Company right? ’cause I was there man. I was there.
That’s the one! I had to do a Google search to make sure I was punctuating D&F correctly, and I got a whole page about the May Company. Good times.
Haha! Loved May co even though it was slightly ghetto. I think it’s ’cause my mom and I used to go there together when I was young. Nice memories. Thanks for that.
And please don’t get hung up on your stats…sometimes it’s good to take a break from monitoring them. As long as you love what you do, that’s what matters most. Easier said than done though- I know!
That’s a perfect spring coat, looks great with the outfit.
Love the yellow of the coat with this outfit. Too bad about the books.. but there is always next time! Or come to NY and visit the Strand.. 14 miles of books!
I too wore thrift store packaged tights yesterday! Awesome. And I too have mountains of books, most of which were acquired in Iowa City, the Land of Used Books and Failed Authors. Wow. I miss book sales. In Richmond there is just the public library one and it’s mostly inhabited by the homesless. But I love your coat!
xx
Fabulous colors…I’m definitely ready for spring!
I really like this shirt, for some reason. I have something similar to it. I think I like that it’s preppy but casual. Nice twist with the skirt and tights. And we won’t go into how much I LOVE the coat, because I might want to steal it from you. Except coats are sort of redundant in Los Angeles after February.
I looove this look!! the entire outfit looks so fresh and crisp! And the pop of yellow from the coat is perfect!! love love love!
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