Unapologetically embracing fashion, food, fandom, and fun
One of my absolute favorite things in the world is vintage fashion. The dresses, the hats, the jewelry, the handbags... all of it! Esthetically, I am especially drawn to the fashion of the 40's, 50's, and 60's. To me, there is something romantic about wearing a day dress to do ordinary things. The bold patterns… Continue reading The Secret Lives of Dresses
(It seems like a thousand years since I have written a new blog post... especially one that contains positive thoughts. It's just really hard right now to summon positive mental energy when it feels like the entire world is going to explode. Maybe though, forcing myself to think in that positive space is exactly what… Continue reading My Style Influences: Favorite Toys
So, I am sitting here in my classroom alone... thinking. Two months ago, this room was packed with teenagers. Students who came in every morning to say hello... students who ate their lunch here for a bit of conversation... students who laughed, cried, complained, cheered... students who took up space in this room with their… Continue reading Now What?
Groundhog Day is here again! Here we are, in day 4,072 of quarantine and I am over it! Summer vacation is quickly approaching and most of the pools in the area have announced that they will remain closed for the 2020 season. Vacations have been cancelled or postponed left and right. Even Independence Day celebrations… Continue reading Quarantine-cation Pool Party
As the craziness of Quarantine 2020 drags on forever, I have been looking for ways to break the monotony of the day. I mean, one can only take so many walks, watch so much TV, and work from home for so long before they start to feel a little bit like Jack Torrance. (All work… Continue reading Dapper Day at Home 2020
