Cartagena

My dad and I at dinner-- Sorry for lack of an outfit post!

This place is--wow! The city is preserved in its colonial architecture and is entirely surrounded by an old Spanish fort that was designed to keep out Carribean pirates (arrrr). Music is bumping out of every restaurant and the streets are filled with performers and people (all incredibly nice) selling jewelry, bags, food---even phone calls? (A guy with a cellphone is literally standing outside my window holding a sign above his head that says he will place your long distance call for a small fee). I laughed when I saw a travel brochure that read Colombia: The Only Danger is Not Wanting to Leave! Sooo true.

Up in the Air

Somehow I've managed to wear black and gold to every christmas party!

Blazer- Express, Women's XXL Blouse worn as dress- Vintage, Pumps- Urban Outfitters

I'm up in the air! Literally! I was so excited when I found out my airline offered free in-flight wi-fi for the holidays so I would be able to get in a quick post. It's crazy to me how that's possible (I feel like my mom marveling at the modern technology of the GPS).  

I love everything about flying, from the sound of boarding passes being printed out (ahhh), to the moving walkways (the only time I can successfully moonwalk), to the teeny versions of popular restaurants, airplane food that comes in neat little packages (of course anything dealing with food in general), cheap plane blankets (I'm wearing mine snuggie-style right now), and even the unseasoned traveler behind me who thinks turbulence is the end of the world (she's been freaking out the whole time in another language). 

I think my life will be complete when I can glide through security George Clooney style without missing a beat.  No matter how much I try to think it through, I'm always the person everyone glares at for holding up the line because I made the mistake of wearing shoes with impossible buckles or forgot about a container of mysterious fluid lurking in my carry-on. (When the x-ray machine conveyor belt reverses and spits out my bag I can almost hear it say, "YOU FAIL!")  

Victorian Afternoon

Stopped by Keepin' it Chic in Kensington on the way back from my failed emissions test (I thought I was done with exams!) and snagged this great vintage victorian-style blouse--- I love the lace and beaded detail! I've been meaning to stop in there for a while, and I'm glad I finally did; owner Lamara's hand selected consignment (and very affordable) pieces were a welcome break from digging through warehouse thrift stores. 

What I wore to Kathleen's birthday dinner at Clyde's last night. (Happy late birthday! Rawrrrr)

Blazer and Blouse- Vintage, Jeans- Seven, Thigh-high boots- Urban Original, Jacket- Thrifted, Leopard Print dress- Rainbow

Snow Fo Sho'

Faux Fur- Filene's Basement, Scarf- Mom's, Leggings/Pants- Romeo & Juliet, T-shirt- laundromat accident (read about it here), Tac Wedges- DIY

It's our first real snow of the winter! I felt compelled to awkwardly jump for joy, also because I have one more day of exams and then I'm finito for the semester :) Quick post, in the library getting my study on with the rest of the last-minute crammers.

Passport Please

Jacket and Blouse- Thrifted, Faux Fur Collar- Gap (8 years ago), Skirt- Rainbow, Jewelry- Forever21

I love the zipper detail on this pleather skirt ($9 by the way, woot woot!). Especially with all this holiday comfort food, it helps to have something that can conveniently unzip in a socially acceptable way (unlike under the table pants unbuttoning).  It's hard to tell from the pictures, but the blouse is sheer (always a good thing in my opinion).

Only 4 days until I head to Colombia, I can't wait!...Or maybe I can if I don't get this passport in time (yikes!).  Somehow I always manage to lose my passport before an important trip.  I love when the State Department Lost Passport form asks, "Describe how your passport was lost/stolen. Were any attempts made to recover it?"  

My answer: "TOOK IT TO THE BAR TO USE AS IDENTIFICATION (I had misplaced my drivers license).  LEFT ON TABLE BY ACCIDENT. WENT BACK AND IT WAS GONE."  Honestly, I don't know what happened to it, but I think this is a pretty good guess!

Inner Child

 Jacket and scarf- Thrifted, Dress- Rave, Necklace- Forever21, Booties- Jeffrey Campbell

Took a break from studying to go snap some pictures, and as soon as I walked outside, I wished I'd never left! (I tried to hide my cold angry face but I guess it didn't work.) Tyra Banks once stressed the importance of "creating your own wind" when taking pictures---completely unecessary today.

I can always count on finding the cutest little faux fur or leopard print trimmed jackets in the girl's section of the thrift store (like the one I'm wearing today), which otherwise tend to get snatched up right away from the adult section.  The best part is, the sleeves already fit at 3/4 length so there's no need to roll them up (plus they're even cheaper!). Vintage girl's stretch velvet dresses are also some of my favorite finds.

It's always an interesting moment when the cashier asks if the items are for a little sister..."Uh actually, they're for me!"  The cashier will then give me an uncomfortable look as if I belong with "Fur Man," this guy who frequents local thrift stores decked out in women's fur coats, hats, and furry slippers.  

He does have the best accessories!

Can't Touch This Chicken or this Fur Jacket

The bf kept making fun of my jumpsuit yesterday saying I looked like one of MC Hammer's backup dancers. I'll take it as a complement! The jumpsuit is a tad big, but when I came across it in the thrift store a couple of years ago, I just couldn't say no! I completely forgot about it until I found it hanging in the back of my closet this weekend.

A humming bird in a flower

Visited one of my favorite fast-food restaurants Saturday- the grease soaked brown paper bag says it all!  For those of you outside of the DC area, or if you've never tried Peruvian chicken, Pollo Rico is hands down one of the best charbroiled chicken joints ever!  You know their chicken is good when they can survive being shut down once because of a devasting fire, a second time due to a money-laundering scandal and STILL have lines out the door. Oh yea, and then there's the fact that their website is called welovethischicken.com.

My little brother wearing an H&M hat-- one of the most photogenic four year-olds I know! (Of course I'm not at alllll biased)

I'd never owned a fur jacket until I found this one thrifting recently.  I've always considered thrifted or vintage fur morally okay (even though bf kept telling me 100 rabbits died for it. "Lalalala not listening!") and I know there are probably some people out there who hate me right now, but it's just so warm! It also sheds a lot, which is its only downside. (Note to self: Never wear with velvet!) After wearing it Saturday night, bf begged me not to don it again because his peacoat was covered with so much fur, you'd think we owned 100 rabbits.

You know when you look through your camera the day after going out and think, "Oh God, when did we take these pictures?" That's exactly what these last three were.

Jumpsuit-Vintage, Pumps- Urban Outfitters, Earrings-Dollar Store (yes!), Ring- Icing, Fur Jacket and Scarf- Thrifted, Dress- Motel from Urban Outfitters