
June 13, 2016
Make it Work Monday #42
I've followed Poor Little It Girl's blog for a long time and she always has the cutest looks that are one part preppy, one part casual and all parts relateable.
These photos have a side story.
You'll notice the graffiti, TV and mattresses behind me. This is in Longmont, my town, and not necessarily a "bad part of town" because, well, it's Longmont. But this area in particular is . . . iffy. And one of the fears that I always have when taking my own photos (which is 95% of the photos that I take) is that I will get mugged and my camera will be stolen--tripod and all.
Well while I was taking these photos, there was a gentleman in the adjacent alleyway collecting various forms of metal and aluminum from trash cans. Suddenly, he darted over toward my camera. This was it, I thought. This is where my nightmare comes true and my camera gets stolen and hopefully I don't die in the process. It was all so fast, but also so slow motion. As he approached my tripod, he crouched down and grabbed an abandoned spray paint can.
He stood up, tipped his hat (which was imaginary) and told me to have a good day and scuffled off to carry on as he was.
I was terrified. And also kind of embarrassed for judging this poor guy, thinking he was going to take my camera. But mostly terrified. And then relieved. What a nice guy! I wanted to give him change or buy him breakfast. But I didn't because I'm an asshole. And was still terrified.
Sweatshirt Dress-Old Navy
Red ant White Striped Shirt-Marshalls
Shoes-Keds, thrifted
Bag-Target
Watch-Patrick's
Earrings-Charming Charlies

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Your red jacket is awesome and the wide leg sailor pants....awesome-r! I love this look.
I love thrifting. About 80 to 85% of what I own was thrifted. My sis doesn't like thrifting for all the reasons you mentioned but me, I don't mind at all for all the good reasons you've also pointed out. Friends see my wardrobe and think that I have a lot of money to throw away on clothes. I know I don't.
The good thing about thrifting here is that the clothes come from different parts of the world, mostly Asian brands and most of the quality is great.
I love thrifting. About 80 to 85% of what I own was thrifted. My sis doesn't like thrifting for all the reasons you mentioned but me, I don't mind at all for all the good reasons you've also pointed out. Friends see my wardrobe and think that I have a lot of money to throw away on clothes. I know I don't.
The good thing about thrifting here is that the clothes come from different parts of the world, mostly Asian brands and most of the quality is great.
Love the mix of masculine military vest and very feminine pink skirt!
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Serious bragging rights you've got there, Frannie! State Senator! Wow! Kudos to Conner!
Now I've seen a lovely way to style my brown skirt. Cute look.
I wish I knew suggestions to give about Kaden. I'm sorry that I don't.
Now I've seen a lovely way to style my brown skirt. Cute look.
I wish I knew suggestions to give about Kaden. I'm sorry that I don't.
How badly do I want that sweater!! I love it.... I'm now following you by email.
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Xoxo
I've been wanting a white blazer for so long. Love yours. Cute look.
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I understand its good to be responsible about spending money, but when a Giorgio Armani item is that dirt cheap you'll be needing jail to keep me from getting them. Looooove your dress; all the pockets and buttons! it's so fab with the leo shoes.
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Wow, Robin! I love this look! Fab spiked cap! Cute sandals too.
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Love your relaxed look. Acceptance of people from a different culture, ethics, sexuality, color, e.t.c is something a lot of people (myself inclusive) need to learn. I think that it's an individual thing. And is a pointer to how open-minded and humane someone truly is. I think that at first there is the shock to overcome and then if someone is open-minded they become accepting of the other person.
I must confess I did wonder about some of your work outfits, but you're lucky τ̲̅☺ have such relaxed dress code at work. I like the occasional power suit myself but on the regular I don't. Cute monochrome look. Love your necklace.
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Cute skirt. Love the look, Frannie.
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