Mercury

For once mercury in retrograde isn't totally ruining my life and I don't know if I should be happy or freaking out waiting for something terrible to happen. Yikes, how pessimistic! Okay, okay, I choose to accept the universe's greatness, so let's roll with it!

First thing's first, I got a transfer to a new department at work! I'm so stoked because I get to work with such great gals and now I can finally feel useful instead of just going through the motions. Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed my time in the warehouse and made great friends but it just wasn't where I wanted to be permanently. I've realized that I just enjoy customer interaction and I'm so grateful to be able to help others. I'm still trying to figure out what I'm going to be doing with my life in the long run but for now this is good and an improvement. I just want to enjoy what I do and enjoy the company of others.

Also, D was blessed with a schedule change at work so we'll have one day off together now and he'll be getting off earlier! All of this is great because now we'll have more time to cook dinner and enjoy each other's company. I have found that things are more fun when I have a partner in crime.

And finally, I ordered my bike! I dropped a ridiculously pretty penny customizing it but in the long run it's totally worth it since I plan on using it a lot. More info on that later since I wanna dedicate a whole post to it later.

Patience, hard work and gratitude pay off. 

Outfit details: 

dress: ruche (sold out, similar), sweater: urbanog, boots: doc martens via macys, tights: target, glasses: derek cardigan via coastal

Aquarius

i find it weird whenever people ask me to describe my style. mostly because i just can't ever find words to give a proper descriptor. i find that my personal style depends deeply on how i feel that day. so can i say my style is moody? or i think probably mood-dependent would sound better. another thing i could say is eclectic but that's sort of ironically a generalization don't you think? maybe it's because i'm a costume designer by trade and i find costume history important that i find it hard to just "define" my style. i like everything. past trends certainly inspire new ones and silhouettes get recycled as do certain styles. the other day i went shopping with a friend and i asked "should i get this jacket? i love it" to which my friend replied "i don't know it's not really you". what does that even mean? it's not me? but i like it.  what does anyone else know about something being me? doesnt me liking something justify something as being me? naturally i was offended by that response, but it's okay, no harm was intended. i just think from now if i like something, i get it solely based on that fact. (and if budget allows of course).

and don't worry friends, i got the jacket anyway and it's definitely ME. 

let's talk about this graphic tank--the sides are so open it's ridiculous. i would never wear this with just a bra under without a jacket or a sweater because i just don't feel comfortable doing so. however, i found the secret to feeling comfortable in this shirt! a bra crop! it gives you more coverage if that's your thing (certainly is my thing).  i suppose you could also wear a small tank underneath too. my plan was to just sew up the sides a bit more but i think i like this idea of wearing color tanks under because sometimes playing with color is my thing.

sweater: tulle (old), skirt: tulle, graphic tee: wasteland, bra crop: urban outfitters (on sale now!), sunglasses: rayban, boots: doc martens, socks: american apparel