Nerd

I feel kind of unbelievably materialistic and nerdy about clothes sometimes. To make myself feel better I consider my interest in fashion and looking nice and having Men look nice to be an artistic interest, fashion as art. It's not about brands, it's about beauty and creativity and having fun and getting excited about cashmere. :) So, even though I get a little anxious when I talk about fashion, because it involves spending money (and me possibly looking shallow?) I am going to talk about fashion a little bit and Nerd Out about the kind of look I would like to create for myself, even though i am some what of a camelion when it comes to a certain "style". For instance when me and Ryan were back in Moreland Hills, OH last month i put on Black Nike running leggings with my Nike running shoes and a white hooded shirt and a vest and he goes "You don't look like yourself, i've never seen you look so sporty before"...I dress differently in different environments i think.

First up, these awsome shoes: Even though i am tall, i think i may soon invest in some black heeled booties like these, because, well, they're hot. Although I cannot afford these because they are FRYE, i look forward to the day when i can afford a pair of Frye anything because they are always so beautifully and durably crafted. so I'm keeping my eyes peeled for a knock off version of these for now, because they'd go with almost anything and since I'm already taller than my boyfriend and he doesn't care at all (in fact he thinks my height adds to the fact that i am a "babe"), why not add a couple more sexy inches? Yes I think so.

So even though this young man is infact a young man, I envy his hair cut, like in a "I want to pull that off" kind of way. And I think i could, the only thing that stops me these days is the fact that I haven't had long hair like i do now for...most of my life, so I'd like to hold on to it till about mid summer? late spring? We'll see.

Things i like about his outfit: that Blazer! Fits him perfectly! my broad shoulders would make the seams burst, but if i could tailor it to my liking I'd steal it off him in a second.

Things i don't like about this outfit: how many religions are we talking about the necklaces here? I'm all for "co-existance" but seriously, stop mocking us.

I am a fan of the wrap dress. I am also a fan of bold patterns and classic peices, of which i think this is. I love the room in the sleeves and the length, because while i do have awesomely long legs, it's hard not to look like a hoochie when wearing anything to high above the knee which out leggings underneath. And who wants to wear leggings all the time!?...hhmm bad question?

Now this shade of green is not really one I'm usually drawn to, infact I'm not usually drawn to clothing that is green even though it's my favorite color. But the weight and the length and the detail and the pattern....such a lovely combination. I would love to put this on with my red/orange slouchy beenie and just boss actors around all day. I feel like I could be taken seriously in this while still seeming fun ;)



I am jealous of this girls forehead/hair combination. The only thing I'd like to take away from her outfit is that pretty pretty scarf. But i actually have one that's very similar that i bought in Vienna a couple years ago. (I love international city name dropping :) )

I hate biking in dresses, but I'd probably bike in that one, if only to just show it off.

This has been an old stand by of mine. Black blazer (i think this ones a little green/grey) white shirt, tight black (or jean) pants. A couple weeks ago one of the buttons popped off my favorite blazer so I have to fix that...but I'll probably abuse this combo till the day i die.

This is a style of dress i have yet to buy (God knows I've tried it on) I love this pattern and I usually like cowell necks too although i always feel a little overwhelmed with the combination of my long hair and a cowell neck because I feel like my face is being eaten by fabric and hair, which seems to be the style these days. At least in Chicago it'll keep me warm :)

Classic, comfy, take it off before you eat anything Leigh.

Ok so. I like pretty simple peices and muted colors most of the time, but what i always try to remember is that pop of color that makes it interesting. a hankie, a chunkie necklace, a purse. I think this woman is so pretty, i don't even care what pretty blouse she has on underneather that functional jacket....wait now i am.

Lastly, I need to invest in a pair of these. I love my off white high top chucks (Even though they take forever to put on) but i feel like some ankle high tennies are something that would contribute a lot to my wardrobe. Grey because I'm realistic, these puppies will get dirty. Also I've always wanted some PF flyers.....uh oh materialism...

AND NOW to nerd out about something Completely different. Ever seen the note book? remember that scruffy heart throb played by Ryan goesling? well apparently that kid can write some catchy shit and have kids dressed as ghosts and gouls sing along with him. I dig, i dig it like a ditch. (is that ever going to catch on?). So here are two songs by his band "Dead mans bones" that you are sure to enjoy.








I went to an open mic night last night with Ryan and some buds, and while the company was lovely two things pissed me off about the whole thing:

1) Everyone played the same acoustic guitar "strummy strummy' life is sad and beautiful crap

2) Not one of these musicians was a lady.

I hear this is just what happens at open mic nights, which makes me not ever want to go to any open mics....

Next time we go i think i shall rock out in front of the mic and tell a joke or two.

Love you.