Pug Sister

Thanksgiving

2011-11-26T15:30:00.000-05:00

Thanksgiving was so good this year!

If you host it you get all of the leftovers ; ).

From top center, clockwise: green beans with caramelized onions and toasted almonds, creamed corn, baked mac-n-cheese, squash casserole, brussel sprouts, cranberry sauce, tofurkey, turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, two types of gravy. Not pictured: sweet potatoes, pecan pie, sweet tea, 3 bottles of Martinelli's sparkling cider.

I think my hair is almost to the too long point. I hope someone stops me before I reach the I-can-sit-on-my-own-hair point.

Retail Department

2011-07-02T01:17:00.000-04:00

Retail Dept Video!

I have been very much missing in action but I just had to share this video. You can see my hair being not very fashionable?

Check out myself and some of my co-workers having a really fun time with this video about our department. While you are there watch some of the other department videos (Marketing, Product Planning, 5th Floor Sewing....) it is definitely a funny and beautiful insight in to American Apparel.

Ice Skating

2010-12-26T22:12:00.001-05:00

On Wednesday Ryan and I celebrated 5 years! We went ice skating, ate my favorite lunch (Houston's veggie burger), watched a movie at the $2 theatre, and then enjoyed the rest of the day.

I didn't wear this, I think I wore this some time last week? oops!

Scarf - AA l Sweater - AA l Nail Polish - AA (Port) l Pants - AAl Shoes - Trotters

Still Alive

2010-11-14T20:42:00.000-05:00

Cardigan - American Apparel l Button-up - American Apparel l Disco Pants - American Apparel l Shoes - Trotters

Alice & Daisy

2010-08-21T13:56:00.002-04:00

My friend Kate recently launched a website, Alice & Daisy.

Alice & Daisy features style, music, events, and more from around the country and even the world. My favorite are the D.I.Y. posts where Kate details inexpensive and easy ways to achieve a new style or interior design look.

Today I'm featured on a new weekly section entitled "our girl". Click the above image to check it out.

Congrats Kate! Thank you for choosing me.

Warmer Days

2010-08-19T11:43:00.000-04:00

Hair Clip - New High Mart l Blazer - American Apparel l Bodysuit - American Apparel l Shorts - California Select l Shoes -

Rachel Comey

Swim break

2010-08-18T11:09:00.000-04:00

Pullover - American Apparel l Skirt - American Apparel l Shoes - Repetto l Bracelet - Great Grandmother's

I came home on my lunch break and went swimming for a little bit. It was the first time I've been in a pool all summer. It's finally warming up out here.

Polka Dots & Stripes

2010-08-12T11:38:00.000-04:00

Twist Scarf - American Apparel l Corduroy Button Up - American Apparel l Seersucker Bloomers - American Apparel l Shoes - Urban Outfitters

Taco!

summer white

2010-08-10T23:42:00.000-04:00

Scarf - California Select l V-Neck - American Apparel l Belt - Urban Outfitters l Linen Pants - American Apparel l Shoes - Repetto

I really like typography.

My boyfriend kept calling this my "explorer outfit".

Sleeveless Button Up - American Apparel l Dress - American Apparel l Blazer - Urban Outfitters l Shoes - Marsell

It's almost August?

2010-07-28T23:40:00.000-04:00

I have never felt a July like this in my life. I'm so accustomed to 115 heat index weather were a crop top and short shorts still feels like too much.

Scarf - American Apparel l Cardigan - S Line l Shirt - American Apparel l Pants - American Apparel l Shoes - Vintage, purchased in Austin, TX

Muscle Car

2010-07-27T00:23:00.000-04:00

Jacket - JCrew l Bow Tie - American Apparel l S/S Oxford - American Apparel l Pants - American Apparel l Shoes - Repetto

Jacket - JCrew l Shirt - Creatures of Comfort l Shorts - American Apparel l Shoes - American Apparel

My day Saturday was really great. We went here and walked around for hours. Did not go inside the freak show but got a free one on the street.

My evening on the other hand was not as awesome.

West Coast Livin'

2010-07-20T23:38:00.000-04:00

I'm Alive! Sorry for the complete lack of posts the past 3 months. I spent April - June traveling a lot with work on the West Coast. As of July 1 I have officially moved out here to the West Coast.

I thought I would never ever live in LA, but so far I love it (and so does my hair). I'm still getting use to the whole parking situation everywhere I go but I'm sure I'll learn some tricks.

My photographer was still on the East Coast until recently when he also moved out here. I only have a few pictures but I am determined to get this thing back up and running as usual.

Enjoy!

A couple of months ago Chaz was out here playing a show. This is us getting Taco's at a Taco Truck! I think this is still the only time I've done this out here...

Photo Credit: Jordan Blackmon

Photographer re-learning his "skills".

Shirt - American Apparel l Shorts - American Apparel (over dyed) l Shoes - Repetto

Bodysuit - American Apparel l Belt - American Apparel l Skirt - Flea Market l Shoes - Repetto

Shirt - Barney's Co-op l Shorts - American Apparel l Hair Clip - Worthwhile (Chas, SC) l Shoes - Repetto

Bodysuit - American Apparel l Belt - Given to me l Trousers - American Apparel l Shoes - Nine West

See you later East Coast

2010-04-18T19:20:00.001-04:00

This is what happens when you get dressed in 2 minutes:

I ended up liking it though.

zipper bodysuit - AA l skirt - AA l sparkle socks - AA l shoes - Exchange Factor

Check out these shorts!!! I dyed them olive.

west coast shorts - AA l crop top - AA l jacket - Jcrew

Nothing Special

2010-04-10T20:23:00.001-04:00

Dress (worn as top) - American Apparel l Belt - American Apparel l Skirt - American Apparel l Shoes - Goodwill

This one is a photographic FAIL.

Sweater - Gap l Shorts - American Apparel l Shoes - Saltwater Sandals

No worries though, just may current favorite relaxing outfit.

No Way Jose!

2010-04-05T22:55:00.001-04:00

No Way Jose! played a reunion show of sorts in Charleston on Saturday.

It was a blast from the best and amazing. Look how happy we all were while they were playing:

Still in a great mood today -

Shirt - American Apparel l Shorts - American Apparel l Bow Clip - American Apparel l Shoes - Goodwill

Summer of the Beach

2010-04-03T20:20:00.001-04:00

For 16 years I lived 2 hours away from the beach. I think I went about 6 times.

For the last 5 years I have lived 20 minutes from the beach.

Every summer I try to beat the previous years beach count.

This past summer I actually grew fond of the beach! I went almost a dozen times.

This summer will be the summer of the beach. I've already been once and I have plans for more tomorrow.

Bodysuit - American Apparel l Pants - American Apparel l Belt - American Apparel l Bow Clip - American Apparel l Shoes - Goodwill

I am all about these colors for the spring.

Blazer - Urban Outfitters l Bow Tie - American Apparel l Shirt - American Apparel l Shorts - American Apparel l Shoes - Goodwill

Really feeling bow ties too.

And soaking in the sunshine!!

Is it April yet?

2010-03-28T23:29:00.000-04:00

Lace Tee - American Apparel l High-Waist Zipper Pant - American Apparel l Shoes - Exchange Factor

Ottoman Jacket - American Apparel l High-Waist Zipper Pant - American Apparel l Top - American Apparel l Shoes - Vintage store in Austin, TX

This was at the end of a long day.

I came home from work yesterday to my favorite flowers and a loving bf.

Keep Austin Weird

2010-03-23T23:43:00.003-04:00

This hair clip is amazing. I can't decide if an oversized bow is really a good choice for someone under 5ft. but I love it anyway.

I appreciate good slacks and these definitely fall in that category. They are about 3 inches too big in the waist, need to take them to a tailor asap! Found these vintage loafers in Austin.
Shirt - American Apparel l Pants - American Apparel l Shoes - Goodwill

Dress (worn as top) - American Apparel l Shorts - American Apparel l Belt - American Apparel l Knee-Highs - American Apparel l Shoes - Aldo

Just got back from Austin:

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2010-03-10T22:08:00.002-05:00

Sweater - American Apparel l Shorts - American Apparel l Tights - American Apparel l Shoes - Repetto

Spring Preview!

2010-03-08T19:54:00.001-05:00

My boyfriend and I went to brunch on Sunday. I finally got to wear this dress! Spring is my favorite season but it barely exists here in the deep south. Before I know it's going to be miserably hot.

He was really excited about his outfit and wanted me to take pictures. Awwww, cute.

How awesome are his vintage shoes? Amazing ebay find.

Sick!

2010-03-05T23:25:00.000-05:00

I got sick again! Twice in two months plus I got my gallbladder taken out. What is this??

This is what I look like in the morning after I get up, feel horrible, am hungry but don't have any food:

Peanut butter from a jar.

I had a half day off and wore this jam, also at this point had not done laundry in a good month 1/2.

I wore all black today for the first time in at least a year!!!

Made my day a little brighter, somehow, besides the sickness. Totally should have been in bed today.

Mmmmhm girl!

2010-03-02T18:16:00.001-05:00

I'm going to appreciate this shirt a lot more when it's warm outside.

A couple of customers told me I was fierce today! Awesome! They liked my heels paired with the socks...

I'm stoked (although you'd never know by that face??) about this jacket my Bubee knitted me. It has pockets!!!

I'm me again!

2010-02-26T22:28:00.000-05:00

First day back to work, thigh highs were my best friend.

I just hobbled around, felt horrible.

Wanted to wear tights to bad with this...

had to settle on knee highs.

More thigh highs.

I was in Savannah half a day for work last week. It was warm!

Probably talking about wanting to go to Paula Deen's restaurant (it didn't happen).

My belly button incision is so gnarly. Whenever I sat down I just completely un-did my pants. No shame.

Today!

I feel better!

Hand stand worthy!

Post-Op

2010-02-15T18:52:00.004-05:00

It snowed in Charleston, SC!

I mean, I've seen snow before but it was a shock to see it in Charleston.

I had just taken a shower and was pretty out of it on pain pills. My brother came into my apartment and let my bf and I know. I put on clothes and went outside for all of 2 mintues, to take this picture.

Ryan had never seen snow before so he was really excited (I think? Yeah...I was totally out of it)

Do not click if you get grossed out easy!

BEFORE

TWO DAYS AFTER

FIVE DAYS AFTER

CO2 in my tummy is very uncomfortable.

They used surgical glue to seal up the incisions.

The blood under the glue is pretty freaky to look at.

What tools were used for each hole.

Looks like I'll be wearing the loosest stuff I own for at least another week.

I'll try and make it fashionable...

Pre-Op

2010-02-09T17:33:00.000-05:00

Trying to get in jumping while I can! I think I have to refrain for 2 to 4 weeks : /.

All Carbs!

2010-02-08T20:07:00.000-05:00

There is something delightfully preppy that I love about this look.

No idea what I was thinking when I chose to take my coat off!! I think it was 40' outside. The velvet in the bodysuit did not help to keep me warm.

I represented my work at a job fair so I decided to straighten my hair and wear this new sweater dress.

I've been so super busy! This is all I have from the past 3 weeks.

I went to the ER on Thursday and apparently have a bunch of gallstones!

I'm getting my gallbladder removed this Wednesday. So crazy!

Calmer Days

2010-01-18T18:04:00.000-05:00

I got this sweater and bag at the Cynthia Rowley store here that my friend Kate runs.

I haven't had time to enjoy either too much but it was the perfect weather on Sunday!

I'm definitely wearing shorts under it!

Went to Goodwill yesterday and picked up these nice shoes for $3.99!

phone wars

2010-01-16T18:34:00.000-05:00

Took this one in a hotel room, I tried.

With Cape and Manila colored nails.

Without Cape and new Repetto shoes.

I've been busy!

2010-01-12T17:41:00.001-05:00

I've been super busy lately and it's been difficult to get outfit shots. Here is what I've got though:

This was December 30, and we had just gotten the flannels in!! I was so excited that I bought it at full price.

New Years Eve!

These printed sheer jersey tights look really nice with a solid color underneath.

My ring came that day!! This is what Ryan got me for Chanukah & our 4 year anniversary.

Also, check the nails - this color (office) is amazing!

On January 2 I did this photo shoot for Unisa shoes. It basically happened because I must be the only person in Charleston who wears a size 6 shoe. The pictures are so cool! It was freezing cold that day and we were outside by the tip of the peninsula (the battery for Charlestonians).

Check it out. These are my favorites:

This is what I wore today. If you don't own winter leggings you're missing out. Nails are now Mount Royal.

Who doesn't want to be Beyonce?

Time Lapse

2009-12-29T22:53:00.000-05:00

My brother and I took some pictures in the front yard (yeah, we are neighbors) for our mom. This one didn't make the cut but I knew it looked familiar!

This was the final one:

People use to think we were twins:

Melted

2009-12-26T21:18:00.000-05:00

This color is new in the whole shapes line. I liked my navy grid ones but these are so cool! So, I wore them the next day too:

I went to Ryan's aunt's house for Christmas. His parents got me a tripod (!!!) which I definitely used to take some rather silly pictures of my outfit today (see below). I'm incredibly stoked abou it.

His family lives 50 miles outside of Charleston.

I needed to do something traditionally Jewish that day so we got Chinese food.

Tripod!

There are a million like this one.

A whole montage of me taking my glasses off...I need to figure out how to make an animation. The sequence is too funny not to share.

Best 4 years

2009-12-22T23:31:00.000-05:00

This is only the second time I've worn this mesh bodysuit. It's comfortable but not too practical.

This picture is 4 years old, taken with my phone at the time (I think?). Anniversary celebrations are taking place on Sunday. I'm excited!

Columbia

2009-12-21T23:59:00.001-05:00

What I wore to work on Sunday in Columbia.

Singer in the band Tickley Feather. I liked her outfit, so I asked if I could take a picture - and to my surprise she not only agreed but directed me!

Saw my friends Sam & Chaz, and a bunch of other familiar faces.

Planners

2009-12-18T21:50:00.002-05:00

2010 will be here in under two weeks and I can't wait to use my new planner. I started thinking about how important planners are in my life. Without a planner I would likely forget everything. I usually have a physical one, electronic one, use post-it notes daily, and make daily to-do lists that I carry around with me. It's intense but I never forget anything!

Here are some that I've carried around with me (they are like diaries!), in all of my many apartments.

What essentials keep your life together?

Fourth Grade:

Eighth Grade:

The color coding begins...

Ninth Grade:

Tenth Grade:

Eleventh Grade:

2006:

2007:

2008:

2009:

2010:

carriage tour; night 7

2009-12-17T20:16:00.001-05:00

Today two other co-workers wore this shirt. One of which had on the same belt and a pair of white slacks. Accidental twin day! We meant to get a picture but things happen.

Night 4

2009-12-14T21:54:00.000-05:00

This new coffee shop opened up on St. Phillip St. called Hope & Union Coffee Co. They brew the coffee using Chemex pots, and the decor inside matched the unique brewing method. I don't drink coffee but I did enjoy a nice hot chocolate. Oh, and they had a display of vintage jewelry so this ring was one of my Chanukah presents.

Night 3

2009-12-13T20:33:00.000-05:00

I made potato & leak soup, from scratch, and a yummy salad for dinner tonight. My brother came over and we all were pretty amazed out how delicious the soup was:

Last time I was in Columbia Andy and Brandon kept talking about Spike. I really had no idea what we they were talking about until they showed me. When I went to buy soup making stuff I saw it and could not pass it up. I was still to nervous to test it out in the soup. They claim it makes EVERYTHING taste better.

iphone

2009-12-13T12:10:00.000-05:00

This picture was taken after a very long work day & drive, you can see it in my expression.

"Take a picture of my socks!!!!"

Night 1

2009-12-11T22:43:00.000-05:00

My dad and his girlfriend drove down to celebrate the first night of Chanukah with me, my brother, and my boyfriend.

I got a nice digital camera! I need to do one last post with some iphone pictures but hopefully that will be the last.

In the mean time enjoy this picture I took at the end of dinner:

Chag Sameach!

another giant post

2009-11-29T21:00:00.000-05:00

Totally didn't want to take a picture this day...

The sweater and the skirt are from the Jcrew kids section, ha!

50 to 80 in 2 days

2009-11-15T20:41:00.000-05:00

Same thing...

...different day.

Day excursions

2009-11-09T21:22:00.000-05:00

Halloween!

These navy grid tights are fabulous.

I also really like these, they have cute little hearts on them!

Charleston weather is beyond fickle. It has been pretty warm the past week.

I got this coat yesterday and I can't wait for it to cool down again so I can wear it!!

Ah!

2009-11-05T20:30:00.002-05:00

Somehow Blogger has deleted a few posts and merged some others...I need to fix it!

Excited about the cooler weather

2009-10-26T21:59:00.002-04:00

Bubbe

2009-10-14T20:16:00.001-04:00

My Bubbe (yiddush for grandmother) knitted me this amazing vest.

It came in the mail a little over a week ago as a complete surprise.

I am astonished at the fit considering she made it without knowing any of my measurements.

This is definitely going to be a staple in my wardrobe this fall.

Busy!

2009-10-14T20:11:00.003-04:00

I've been neglecting my blog!

I've worked the past three weeks or so straight so I haven't had much time to do, well, anything.

I managed to remember to get pictures of a few outfits.

New AA vintage glasses!

Outfits that get you through 12 hour work days...

2009-09-22T23:00:00.000-04:00

The color of these tights are called "baja", and are glorious.

Feeling these dark sienna colored pants.

I was with my grandparents in Miami when I bought this rain jacket. I insisted on wearing it around all day in the silly Miami heat while it drizzled. My grandmother said I should wear it as a dress - I might have to take her suggestion.

This is an outfit where my iphone does no justice. I was wearing the floral lace bike shorts over a pair of chocolate covered tights.

Same outfit, different colors. On the left was right after I had 3 cavities filled last Wednesday, check the goofy face. The right was today.

Retro?

2009-09-15T23:05:00.002-04:00

I have a dentist appointment tomorrow at a new place so I went and got my old x-rays from my previous dentist.
This is from when I still had my septum pierced, look how crazy it looks!

Things I want...

2009-09-13T22:20:00.000-04:00

These pants.

These shoes.

This ring.

This necklace.

This belt.

One of these Cameras.

This bedding.

A phrenology head, doesn't have to be this one.

One of these jackets.

Spina Doodles

2009-09-13T15:02:00.002-04:00

Sam sent us a package and the above photograph was the contents! Check out the sweet Taco dog. We are probably his biggest fans so we already had a
copy of these three comics, but now we each have our own! What more could a fan want? If you have not already been reading his daily comics you can go here and read them. You will want to pick up some of his comics which you can do on the site or if you are in Charleston, SC stop by 52.5 records.

Sleep?

2009-09-12T10:49:00.003-04:00

Lately I have been doing a lot on little sleep, which has led to strange(r) outfit choices.

One outfit not pictured was an attempt to wear a cardigan as a dress by lowering the neck to just under my armpits and crossing the sleeve across my body.

It made for an interesting sweetheart dress.

Next time I'll use a small or medium sized cardigan instead of a large.

I love my...CS floral headband

2009-09-03T14:15:00.002-04:00

Last two weeks or so.

Grow hair - Grow!

2009-08-21T10:49:00.003-04:00

I have had this rat pin for years, never lets me down.

What I Wore: August 13, 2009 - August 15, 2009

2009-08-17T20:49:00.003-04:00

Thursday, August 13

Friday, August 14 - all American Apparel

Saturday, August 15 - all American Apparel

Day Off

2009-08-17T20:40:00.002-04:00

We drove out to Sullivan's Island with our bikes and had a picnic behind Fort Moultrie, right next to the water.

We rode around and explored the Island and found a rather creepy Library.

Came back downtown and went and got these gems developed, I of course had not finished my roll thus this happened:

iphone camera doesn't cut it

2009-08-11T22:31:00.003-04:00

August 10, 2009

I got these shoes for $20 from T.J. Maxx! They are Aerosole brand.

August 11, 2009

I need a real camera, one with things like flash and a focusable lens.

August 4 - August 7

2009-08-09T20:19:00.001-04:00

The middle one was me "experimenting with color". I'm not sure how I feel about it.

What I Wore: August 1, 2009

2009-08-04T12:49:00.002-04:00

glasses: AA l vest: AA l bodysuit: AA l leggings: AA l necklace: found l shoes: Deena & Ozzy

Day 2: Weekly Chores

2009-08-04T12:25:00.002-04:00

I was inspired by an Apartment Therapy post which discussed the tasks of sharing chores.

By no means are we messy people but we desperately needed some sort or structure to up-keeping our home.

Today is day two which means I need to vacuum.

For something to become a habit you must regularly do it for 30 days, but oh man is it ever difficult in the beginning.

Let's hope I can overcome this day two bump.

Bicycle Lust

2009-07-31T22:48:00.011-04:00

I like bikes. I should rephrase that - I like BICYCLES*.

Apparently I needed to remind myself this and had a visual permanently put onto my body in 2007.

Here are my first two bikes. My great-grandmother (pictured) who I called "G.G." taught me how to ride!

This is my current bicycle. I bought a frame off of ebay (43cm, eep!) and with the help of my SO, the CBC, and a powder coater in Moncks Corner it was created!

...I can still lust over other beauties though:

*My dad has recently gotten into "bikes" which to him are motorcycles.

July 11 - July 31

2009-07-31T21:29:00.001-04:00

Outfits from July 11 through July 31. After working at the same store for over two years I'm glad I can be excited about getting dressed again.

Currently really into this bracelet although it detests me as it refuses to stay around my wrist:

Although I'm a huge fan of See Eyewear I'm thoroughly enjoying my new vintage frames. Friends over at See were happy to fill the prescription for me.You can see them well in the bottom right photograph.

Elegance

2009-07-31T21:06:00.000-04:00

Taken before I had aa frames

As of a few weeks ago the company I work for has decided to become more elegant, more fashion forward, and more classic.

At first I interpreted this as meaning black and white only to which I can only attribute to my parents definition of elegance.

These are my first couple attempts as well as my new swanky "elegant" shoes.