Alright, straight off the bat, before I get into the silly business of telling you where I bought my skirt (and brag about how little it cost) I've gotta tell you something.
I'm NOT a fashion blogger.
Not really at least.
I'm a total poser. In real life I'm a paper grade. A nerd. And also, a cupcake connoisseur.
But not a fashion blogger. I mean, I blog. And I wear clothes, but...
Wait a minute! Is that all there is to it? Putting on clothing and posting pictures of it online?
Maybe I AM a fashion blogger afterall. What a happy day.
Anyways, regardless of logistics, I guess I better welcome you to my small little corner of the interweb. It's the southern thing to do afterall.
Why don't you kick off your fabulous shoes and stay for a sec. I'll grab the sweet tea. It's 102 degrees outside; we need to hydrate.
Top: Ross? Necklace: Thrifted, Skirt: Obviously Thrifted, Belt: Wal-Mart, don't judge! Shoes: Target
So... Yesterday, in honor of EBEW's genius Thrifty edition, I decided to bust out one of my most-beloved but least-worn thrifted items - a pleated green skirt, perfect for the loveliest of twirls.
Thought it wasn't exactly news breaking that I over dressed for work - since my office is inhabited primarily by jeans, cargo pants and quite frequently basketball shorts - I did expect a little more hubabaloo than I got.
In fact, while I generally take solace in the fact that my coworkers no longer ask why I’m so dressed up, (it would get old pretty quick trying to explain to a bunch of men how a good dress can be just as comfy as nylon-stringed jersey shorts...)... yesterday, I was pretty bummed.
Not a single person asked about my ensemble.
Not one of my casually dressed coworkers even looked the slightest bit surprised when I showed up in my kelly green flowy skirt and kitten heels.
I could have taken this as victory, that they’ve come to expect such awkwardly formal austere outfits from me, but instead I was devestated.
WHY? Because at about 9:24 that morning I realized I had the perfect reason to be overdressed, if only they had asked.
“I’m auditioning for a Gene Kelly movie this afternoon,” I’d have said.
Then I’d have followed it up with a nauseating an impressive twirl.
Instead I had to settle for saying “hello,” and clocking out seven hours later without a single "Singing in the Rain" reference. (It wasn't raining or anything... one of my fave legit fashion bloggers had just gotten me in a very musical mindset.)
No matter!
When I got back to my apartment I "powdered my nose," and then I hijacked the parking lot for a good thirty minutes... all so the EBEW world could at least appreciate what my coworkers failed to...
This skirt was made for twirling.
And, it only cost $3!!!
Thanks for droppin' by. Please on't be a stranger (that'd make you a creep).
And if you get a chance, you should tell me... what's your favorite EVER second-hand find?
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Q: How much nerdier cooler do I feel now that I've earned my fashion badge button?
A: TONS!!! (Until I realized I don't know how to make the button work. :( )
I love your green pleated skirt - and for $3! What a deal!
Posted by: Jen Dresses Up | 08/05/2011 at 08:58 AM