See this skirt? It arrived that morning and I immediately wore it even though it was wrinkled. I was totally in love with it. Then later that night I was steaming it and suddenly about halfway through the steaming process it melted a 5 inch hole right into it! I was so completely bummed, I didn’t know what to do with myself! I double checked the tag and it said nothing about iron low or anything like that – just hand wash cold, lay flat to dry’ – and I don’t have the fabric expertise to know how an item should be treated just by looking at it. I’m just a dumb bum who screwed up. So that’s the story of how I have lost my new favorite skirt on the very first day I got it. Yup, I’m really sad.
So if you get it, or you’ve got it, learn from me. Iron or steam on super low with a cloth between the iron and the fabric. Wish I’d known that before.
*yes, I know there are real problems in the world, even in my life, so I do realize how self-indulgent this being bummed about a skirt is. Hence the first line disclaimer. That’s why I’m writing this post, getting it out of my system and moving on…or trying to*
Scarf – street stand; Sweater & Jeans – Gap; Boots – Locale; Bracelet – thrifted. |
Winter has hit us hard! It makes me want to curl up in warm sweaters and cozy scarves – so I’m just going with that instinct. It takes a lot to get me out of dresses, but a wind chill factor that makes it feel inhuman outdoors will definitely do it. Though not for long!
Some people think that winter has to mean you put away your bright summer things, but I don’t agree with that. I wear sundresses, pastels and brights colors all year long. It’s a matter of layering and co-ordinating. I think most of the old rules, like what ‘goes’ with what, are out. There’s appropriate clothing, like don’t wear a bright sundress to a funeral, but as far as hard set rules, like no white shoes after labour day, I think they’re pretty much out the window. It’s all about good styling, with that you can break any fashion rule!
On a silly sartorial note – I have have to recycle the same outfit for three days! *not in a row at least* You see, for callbacks you have to wear the same thing you wore to the original audition – so two callbacks later, I’m still wearing the same stuff. But at least I’ve booked one so far! Keep your eyes on your tv!