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I have a really hard time wearing t-shirts. I feel like they never quite fit right, and I tend not to like wearing things that broadcast an opinion or slogan of some sort. That, and I hate the feeling of t-shirt sleeves rubbing against my armpits…….

This week, I’m declaring an ode to the t-shirt. I challenged myself to wear this shirt (design by local illustrator Heather Bauer), and was surprised to find I really enjoyed it – I could get used to this t-shirt thing! I did, however, cut a bit off the sleeves of this one for the sake of my armpits……armpits.

T-shirt: from Bikes & Rec race “More Cowbell” Skirt: got it years ago at the now-defunct Ishi Boutique. I adore the material – it’s gauzy, light, and blows right over my head at the slightest breeze.

Glasses: from Mr. Peabody’s, by Salt  Earrings: beautiful hand-dyed silk threads with hand-pounded jeweler’s steel. By Hazel Cox  Necklace: Hand-pounded jeweler’s steel and copper, also by Hazel Cox (I worship her work….)

Purse: sweet little leather case, given to me by my dear friend Eliza  Boots: yep, same ones as last week’s post. What can I say – they’re comfy!

Thought I’d also include a picture of a few (yes, few – I have around 50) of my Intentions perfumes. Each blend has its own unique color, thanks to the many different botanical oils; combine those lovely hues with a dreamy aroma and beautiful glass bottles……every perfume is a work of art. This week’s outfit called for something smoky and sultry. I chose Utopia – a sophisticated blend of fossilized amber, honeysuckle attar, and pepper.Utopia is a scent that Caitlyn made just for me. Her custom work is incredible – she blows my mind every time!

 

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Well folks, in honor/sympathy of being the most broke I’ve been in many months, I am dedicating this week’s blog to the wonderfully humble act of dressing “free.” I went through my things and put together an outfit entirely comprised of items given to me. What I’m wearing here – from earrings to boots, even my socks – all were given to me by friends and family (except my bra and undies….those things just aren’t suitable hand-me-downs….) What I found was not only an outfit I love, but also a fantastic reminder of what amazing people I have in my life. Huzzah!

Mr. Rogers Sweater: A wool Land’s End gem given to me by my dear mother.  Story Story Nightie: This hand-stitched/screen printed frock was made by Bricolage and given to me for being a featured storyteller at Story Story Night (yep – that means you can get one too – just enter to be a storyteller! Or buy one. That works too.)  Jeans: Banana Republic, given to me by FU’s lovely Miss Monday, Kelly Lynae.  Boots: comfy, suede, and got em from the other Miss Monday, Nicole Orabona!

Bracelet: Sergio Collection; given to me by a tipsy rich woman many years ago, when I was a lowly buser at Red Feather – score one for the underdog! Ring: Handcrafted Navajo silver and petrified wood piece, purchased by my great-grandma around 1930.

Earrings: topaz and onyx, made by ma just for me! Thanks, mom. Necklace: Gold pendant with my initials (AD) etched in Greek letters – Alpha and Delta. It was originally my grandfather’s, whose name is Anthony Demetriades. How convenient for me! The tattoos (by Darcy Nutt) were most definitely not free, in case you were wondering……

 

 

 

 

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