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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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Perfect day for a photo shoot. The weather brought me professional studio lighting and conditions. Overcast clouds provided even-lighting and the breeze gave motion to my hair. The garage door was a great, muted backdrop that contrasted with the bright colors of my dress. The rectangular pattern on the door added some simple textural interest. On the ground, fallen needles gave another tactile detail and touch of imperfection.

I spent anywhere from an hour to an hour and half shooting 160+ photos. I lost track of time. I was playing with the lighting, waiting for the sun to come in and out of the clouds. I experimented with my poses and the perspective of my camera.

My neighbors probably thought all of this was an appalling act of vanity. I like to think of it as . . . photography.

Techno-colored dress

Dress: Hand-me-down from Kelly, another thrift store find. (Price: $5 or less)

Lace-up black boots

Boots: 3 years ago from Urban Outfitters. (price: $75 or $.16/wear)

Silver cuff

Warrior Cuff: Vintage from Indian. Present from my mom.*

Silver Cuff

Depictions of a bird, a butterfly, some sea creature, and a lobster. In the middle is a yin yang in the center of what I think is a sun.

Mickey frame

Bike whores, I know you aren't checking me out. This is an old Mickey frame powder coated. It was a present built by an old boyfriend who ogled bikes like they were women.

*My mom was hanging out at a wine shop and sharing a bottle of vino with a jewelry store owner and became friends. Afterwards, they crossed the street to the jewelry store where my mother purchased the cuff. For the last few years it has been my favorite talisman which I wear almost daily. I love ethnic jewelry so much that I have started my own online shop this year called Armor Bijoux.

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This dress makes me feel like Meryl Streep in the 1985 film, Out of Africa. Made by Orvis, the fly fishing company, this dress may in fact be from 1985, and was decidedly designed for glamorous outdoor lady types. In it, I feel as if I could conquest a safari and the young Robert Redford in one fell khaki swoop.

Check out my new (old) art deco desk for my new (old) pre-art deco downtown office. $80 at Antique World Mall. Amazing.

I wore this the day (yesterday) a seriously fabulous article in the Boise Weekly came out about Story Story Night (and the me behind it). I also wore this the day (Sept. 26) I told a story about an exhausting wilderness/love odyssey (read it on Cheep) for that storytelling program’s theme EARTH: Stories of Reaping What You Sow.

Those are my two times with this dress so far. It is an outfit for adventure. And the journey is the destination. Wear it out.

Outfit breakdown:

Orvis khaki dress: $7.99 (Re-Style)

Accessories breakdown:

Cheetah leather belt: $1.99 (Re-Style)

Gold framed agate necklace: $14 (Antique store in Hyde Park)

Cindy Says heels: sale $60 (Original MSRP: $120, Piece Unique & Shoez)

Retro designer glasses: $60 (Original MSRP $120 with half off coupon, The Frame Joint)

Black clutch: $12 (Renewal)

See. I wear the spirit of Africa on my waist.

This agate stone looks like a landscape portrait to me, baroquely framed. Adore.

Green with gold undertones? No, not my skin pallor, my shoes.

From our office hallway. So far, No. We have not seen creepy twin girls who say, "Come play with us." Though this building is rumored to have been a bordello. So...appropriate.

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