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Sometimes, a whole week will go by when I'm running around, getting it done, living my life, and then I'm like "D'oh! I've totally forgetten to blog lately!" {And then, I'll write up a whole blog post, and my computer will freeze and I'll be forced to write it again in the morning. As in today.}
In any case, rather than just
talk about all the things I've been up to, I thought I'd offer proof. And so:
1.I finally got around to visiting my friendly neighborhood Arlington tailor (that's her workstation above), who hemmed my gorgeously drapey Phillip Lim gown (now, I just need someone to invite me to a black tie event!); fixed the zipper on my thrifted DVF dress (just in time for the big black/white surge happening in fashion); and sliced the sleeves off my thrifted boys tuxedo jacket, creating a very Wang-ish sort of vest. Hooray.
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2.It got sunny! (Well, at least occasionally.) Much time has been spent wandering the flowery streets of D.C., sniffing beautiful blossoms.
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3.Speaking of flowers, remember my
idea to replicate those vintage flowery heels? It went swimmingly, if I do say so myself. {Notes: I'd suggest getting a wide, flat flower pin – mine were a few dollars on eBay -- and the kind with hair clips on the back for extra sturdiness.}
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4.I now think everyone needs a giant rubber duckie in their tub.
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5.My adorable friend Kevin *won* the Teeny-Tiny division of
Apartment Therapy's Small Cool challenge! Fingers crossed he gets to meet Oprah. Also getting my vote:
This Toronto pad (above) with the fab, enormous "C" on the wall. Fonts! Love.
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6.I went to New York and spent hours wandering the MOMA. No matter how ubiquitous,
Vitra's Algue never gets old to me.
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7.I also went to the new Topshop. So disappointing! Maybe it's because I'm not on board with the current trends (acid-washed denim? No thanks.) or maybe it's my resolution to
steer clear of cheap-chic, but I left empty-handed.
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8.This iffy weather means I haven't done much experimenting with my own closet lately (basic uniform: American Apparel low v-neck tee; skinny jeans; Sally Tseng tuxedo jacket; very very high heels). But here's one thing I've always loved: The piled-on necklace. The mismatched strands of white (or black, depending on my mood) vintage beads have been collected from thrift stores over the years; I either load them up at the neckline or just do a few long strands depending on my mood (and outfit).
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9.My kittens are adorable as always, if a little miffed I haven't had much time for belly rubs and snuggling.
10. Ack! I almost forgot! My fab friend Maggie saw my
last post and decided to offer Spinach readers a special discount to her great eco-fash store,
Modern Sage. Use the code "GOMSSPINACH" (cute!) for 30 percent off everything (one-time purchase only). Am now *seriously* contemplating galactic dress... Enjoy!
More to come!