Selling Out

Why do you blog ? Is it your personal diary of outfits you come up with, or are inspired to create, Thanks to other blogger's neat ideas ? Do you really care who follows you, or is the "journey" it's own reward ?
For me, it started as an outlet to hopefully share my creativity with others. A creative outlet. Pretty simple, really. And it keeps me thinking in creative ways. I see clothes as an expression of who I am. Somedays, how I feel. This outfit would be considered "age appropriate". I must admit, I feel sexy in a slim skirt and sky-high heels. However, I hate ageism ! If someone saw me on the street, they may not know that I love grunge, and am a bohemian hippie chick. So, this outfit could be considered a "costume" for the perception that I needed for the day. I need a job!!! And, I broke a tooth on a cherry pit last night, and desperately need a dentist appointment A.S.A.P!!! So, I am wearing my " I can afford this crazy bill you are about to hit me with!" look. Am I selling out? Absolutely!

Scarf: Vintage - Skirt: thrifted - Shoes: 9 West,thrifted - Necklace: Vintage.

Workin' It !

Middle ring: Vintage Avon.

Gratuitous Booty Shot.

70's Cameo bracelet.

Art.

Oh Yeah, and I had to renew my driver's license! This can be very disturbing, as Ohio keeps the photo on file,

thus you can't say you "lost" them to get another photo!

(2006)                    ( 2010)

Remind me to NEVER wear medium brown again! I look like I'm on a transplant list! And possibly drunk.

This year's was much better. Black never fails me ;)

WW40 UPDATE :

NADA.

First, I'd like to say Happy Fourth to each and everyone of you guys !!!

I am very proud to live in a country where I can wander this beautiful land with freedom. Where I have a voice, and where I am not starving or persecuted because of my belief system, or the simple fact that I was born a woman. This is truly a gift and I live in gratitude for the sheer "luck" of being born in a little mid-western town in rural Kentucky. I also am feeling really sappy today, and want to say thanks to all the lovely people who are following me on my mid-life journey. The WW40 is just a bit of tongue-in-cheekiness, and my dry sense of humor and ability to laugh at myself. After all, I'm not really saving lives or anything. That's another freedom I am grateful for - the ability to be myself, flaws and all, and still not feel "judged" by Blogdonia (at least by my BBB"s, (Bestest Blog Buddies)! Though, on Weardrobe, someone said I looked like the Kardashian Mom! A compliment? Hmmm.....

We are all different. And I'm damn glad! What a boring and insane world it would be if everyone were like me! Yikes, the notion gives me chills!

I have noticed the average American does one of 3 things on this particular holiday:

1. Has a cook-out.  2. Does massive amounts of lawn work, left over from spring.  3. Goes to Disney World. I prefer the latter!!!

Today we are in a full-on "heat advisory" in Cinti, which means watching re-runs of Greatest American Hero on Sci-Fi til after 7pm, at which time, we can start up the grill, lawn mower and get gas if we want! I usually don't do strapless, but the holiday weekend made me feel a little sassy. I still don't do it well. And in honor of being an American, I am wearing a pair of Liz Claiborne "Elephant Ear" pants. Who knew Liz was so cool ! I've got my vintage red/white striped scarf on my head, and some vintage beads and a bracelet from another great American institute, the Antique Mall ! I doubled the strand to make a choker. Guess I'll go eat some hot-dogs now! 

Vintage Cat-eye Sunnies, Top, Charlotte Russe,thrifted.

I REALLY like these pants ;) - Plus they have friggin' pockets !!!

P.S. I miss you, Daisy :)

Have a great day!

Hats On to Mother Nature !

I finally dried my hair and got dressed today. I haven't been feeling great today, but after a while I snapped some shots of what I was wearing. I looked high and low for my long cut-offs, but they are MIA. So, a thrifted and shortened skirt had to do. I am reading through Glamour, and found some cool looks that include neutrals, pale pinks with green Khaki jackets. I am still searching for my shorts to wear tomorrow! 

Mother Nature is being really fickle this weekend, so I wore my knit beret in her honor!

I am really liking pairing pink and yellow! Pastels really seem to blend well. My skirt is a Tommy H. that I thrifted and cut off above the knee. A long sleeve T with a tank T over and pale yellow tights, plus a vintage scarf and long lt.green beads for accessories.Jacket, Sears. My shoes: T-straps by Mudd. 

Have a great weekend !

* Reva *