tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707481704388803022024-03-05T12:27:51.777-08:00The Style SidekickLeahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17727691843137211901noreply@blogger.comBlogger332125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70748170438880302.post-35012714312961176342017-10-18T12:26:00.000-07:002017-10-23T16:11:41.301-07:00Good Eats<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I missed the streamlined urban aesthetic that men in Toronto have. As seen at <i>Rick's Good Eats</i> in Mississauga, ON.</span>Leahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17727691843137211901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70748170438880302.post-9392832825780669992017-10-17T12:25:00.000-07:002017-10-17T12:25:15.876-07:00Embroidery is back<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Leahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17727691843137211901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70748170438880302.post-46312921553290492122017-09-08T12:44:00.003-07:002017-09-08T12:44:42.360-07:00Midwest <span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The most stylish person in the thrift store today... That looks like a beautiful vintage Coach bag T_T Also, an interesting multi-tone boot with a practical heel.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">As seen at Valley Thrift Store in Dayton, OH.</span><br />
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Leahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17727691843137211901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70748170438880302.post-35861844135027809702017-07-16T17:10:00.000-07:002017-07-16T17:10:07.358-07:00Goals of letting go<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Since I've been living away from home for the majority of the past 3 years (around some amazing thrift stores, mind you) with a whole other closet to fill, I've accumulated way too many clothes. Every time I move back it's very clear that I'm stuffing things as efficiently as possible, and still running out of space. I suppose I don't need 5 different white dresses and 4 grey blazers and 6 different skinny jeans... Granted, some of it is things I've still kept from high school and even junior high that either I (or my sentimental mom) don't have the heart to throw away. Sure it's great to have a ton of variety, but it's been equally frustrating with the literal and figurative weight of all these clothes. I really need to consolidate, especially as I mature and my lifestyle evolves. So my goal has been to be practical, get rid of pieces that are poorly fitting, that I can't imagine wearing even for fun. I will save a lot for my younger cousins to eventually inherit but for the most part, a lot must go.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I've been slowly donating to thrift stores and selling through Poshmark and Thredup, revisiting my closet regularly and biting the bullet. There are a lot of closet clearout videos on Youtube that I play in the background to keep me motivated and objective. I've been trying to be much more choosy in my thrift purchases - is this in good condition, does it fit right right now or is it worth tailoring, does it make sense in my wardrobe, does it spark my mood when I wear it? In the future while I'll still go thrifting, I'll also treat myself to higher quality pieces at consignment stores.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Almost that entire outfit was secondhand: </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">After all the ridiculous moving in the past couple of months, I stopped having to drive down this one road in town. In that time, this adorable little vintage shop popped up and I can't believe I just discovered it! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Again Thrift is a mix of modern and vintage pieces - women's and men's clothing, accessories, furniture, housewares, local artwork - curated to be cute and quirky. Everything is in great condition, hand selected, and organized, which seems more like a vintage, shop, but the prices are a lot more reasonable than many vintage shops that I've ever been to. The owner was very sweet and even refurbishes or repurposes some of the items herself.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I ended up just <i>having </i>to buy this embroidered burger patch cropped t-shirt (originally by Zara) as a gift for Jenni... but might wear it a little before I see her haha.</span></div>
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Leahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17727691843137211901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70748170438880302.post-10628725928252503472017-02-09T12:00:00.000-08:002017-02-09T12:00:21.413-08:00Droptokyo part 3 - Speaking Volumes<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I've already mentioned my love of Japanese aesthetic in terms of voluminous structure, but these are really great showcases of how it can really be stunning (and yet wearable) in real life. <a href="http://stylesidekick.blogspot.com/2015/07/structured-volume.html" target="_blank">One of my favorite captured streetstyle looks from my trip to Korea also featured such drama</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Here are some from Droptokyo:</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Name: <a href="http://droptokyo.com/2016/10/05/dropsnap-kurumi-free-model-2/" target="_blank">Kurumi</a> | くるみ<br style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px; text-align: start;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px; text-align: start;">Occupation: Free Model</span><br style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px; text-align: start;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px; text-align: start;">Tops: HELK</span><br style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px; text-align: start;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px; text-align: start;">Pants: JOHN LAWRENCE SULLIVAN</span><br style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px; text-align: start;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px; text-align: start;">Shoes: Cry.</span><br style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px; text-align: start;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px; text-align: start;">Accessory: Used</span></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">How elegant is this woman? It takes skilled tailoring to achieve volume like this without looking heavy.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Name: <a href="http://droptokyo.com/2016/10/16/dropsnap-daiki-hair-stylist-ooo-yy-7/" target="_blank">Daiki</a> | ダイキ<br style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px; text-align: start;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px; text-align: start;">Occupation: Hair Stylist (OOO YY)</span><br style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px; text-align: start;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px; text-align: start;">Jacket: Used</span><br style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px; text-align: start;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px; text-align: start;">Sweater: </span>UNIQLO<br style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px; text-align: start;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px; text-align: start;">Bottoms: Used</span><br style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px; text-align: start;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px; text-align: start;">Shoes: VANS</span></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Something as simple as unexpected bagginess (while everything remains crisp) really adds attitude.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br />I'm not sure if this counts as volume or just relaxed, but Sen Mitsuji is just good looking so I'll just leave this here anyway ;)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Whether she works in a creative field or this is her off-day, this is an incredibly bold look! Definitely not the typical OL-san.</span></div>
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Leahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17727691843137211901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70748170438880302.post-65609955802072620082017-02-07T12:00:00.000-08:002017-02-07T12:00:06.831-08:00Droptokyo part 2 - Cult Classics<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Sometimes the classics are the most striking. Love how these looks all have a modern twist - whether it's in length, combination, hair and makeup, accessories, or cut - that definitely keep them from being anything but boring.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; text-align: left;">This blazer coat hits at such an interesting place. Since the rest of his outfit is completely white it really highlights the sharpness of his outerwear.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="text-align: left;">Styling is so important. Neckline buttoned up all the way, matching red in the lips and nails = on point.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Rings and earrings are super subtle. Love the cozy grandpa knit and suave hair. Hipster style, Tokyo version?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">So many ways things can be reinvented.</span></div>
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Leahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17727691843137211901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70748170438880302.post-22753772889358416992017-02-05T22:54:00.003-08:002017-02-06T23:09:15.474-08:00Droptokyo part 1 - Muted Magic<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Japanese fashion's influence on minimalism is monumental. I absolutely love voluminous structure inspired by traditional shapes, and the classic combination of varying shades of navy and khaki reminiscent of indigo dye and bamboo. The simpler some things appear, the more studied and perfected the lines actually are.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="http://droptokyo.com/street/" target="_blank">Droptokyo</a> features all sorts of streetstyle, and I love how they give you facts such as occupation, so that you can imagine how each person incorporates their style into their normal lives. It surprises me some of the unique major designer items people own, but they are always incorporated in a subtle, personalized style all their own, and mixed with low, and even second-hand pieces.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Here are some of my favorites in the muted theme:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">No rules for petites. Anyone can rock a dramatic hemline.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">That white scarf really pops despite the restrained, introverted air.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Love her use of texture to break up the black, and make her French chic look not at all clich<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 107%;">é</span>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The hues of this look are so rich when combined in layers. See how large yet streamlined the shape is.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">All the sorts of people were there today to view the Yves Saint Laurent exhibit at the SAM. YSL has always had a dichotomous image in my head of being either very elegant and proper or very daring and pushing the envelope. Like with any sort of art though, anybody can appreciate the creativity and craftsmanship and history of such a designer, whether or not it's their personal aesthetic.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">These were some of my favorite pieces, although there were many more risque, elaborate, fantastical works that YSL was known for. I loved all the mod styles with sleek cuts that just barely frame the figure.</span></div>
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<br />Leahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17727691843137211901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70748170438880302.post-50952234660929324092016-11-26T17:46:00.001-08:002016-11-26T17:46:28.005-08:00Cardio<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I never thought I'd say this, but sometimes regular shopping is much more exhausting than thrifting. </span><br />
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Leahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17727691843137211901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70748170438880302.post-40240060354407082602016-10-18T20:08:00.002-07:002016-10-18T20:08:42.700-07:00Article: 'Getting Over My Fear of Dressing "Asian"'<a href="http://my%20clothes%20tell%20the%20story%20of%2030%20years%20of%20being%20told%20to%20%22go%20back%20to%20china%22/" target="_blank">Article by Connie Wang</a><br />
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<br /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 17px;">And here’s something that’s worth bringing up: Cultural appropriation has made it so a blonde, white woman who doesn't know her chopsticks from her hair accessories will always look “</span><a href="http://www.racked.com/2016/3/17/11246698/shoplifting-malls-nineties-cultural-appropriation" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: white; border-bottom: 2px solid rgb(39, 255, 188); font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 17px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">cute</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 17px;">” in a cheongsam, and an Asian woman will look like she’s dressed in a costume. That was definitely how things were in the ‘90s, and is often the case today. But, to my surprise, I’ve also found hopeful signs that we are moving in a new, more informed direction. These days, when I encounter non-Asian people wearing Asian trends, oftentimes they’re from trips they took to abroad. They know the origins of these garments and are interested to learn more. I’m biased, but I’ve always found that these clothes are objectively beautiful, too; the silhouettes are striking, and the patterns hit that mix between eclectic and elegant that I’ve always been drawn to. I'm willing to share, but to do that, I need to have ownership of these trends, too. They’re rooted in a history that feels real and tangible to me. In my mind, Woodstock will always evoke technicolor snapshots from </span><em style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 17px;">Life</em><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 17px;">magazine; Audrey Hepburn’s LBD will always conjure scenes from the movie — those are my adopted cultural story. But a jade earring is my mother and my grandmother and my aunts and my cousin; it comes from the same place I do, and it's part of the narrative I was born into.</span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">But seriously though, I thought I was the only one who felt shame about emphasizing that I was Asian. Going through the racks in the thrift store to see beautiful qipaos discarded and then picked up as Halloween costumes or "boho" styles... And worse, knowing that different traditional fashions are "cooler" than others. I hope I'll have the guts one day to don my culture one day.</span><br />
<br />Leahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17727691843137211901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70748170438880302.post-33678807986245397932016-09-11T17:35:00.000-07:002016-09-11T17:35:05.750-07:00Mix it up<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Taken at <i>Handmade, La Conner </i>in La Conner, WA, an adorable little beauty product and gift shop. You can see in the second photo their kitchen-like workshop where they concoct all their products. My paparazzi skills are a little rusty, sorry for the blurriness...</span><br />
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<br />Leahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17727691843137211901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70748170438880302.post-71215560989997010922016-08-04T12:00:00.000-07:002016-08-04T12:00:18.019-07:00Supermodel<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Possibly one of Brooke Shields' earliest modeling gigs?</span><br />
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Leahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17727691843137211901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70748170438880302.post-57630729990447541472016-08-01T22:40:00.002-07:002016-08-01T22:41:34.484-07:00Class Act<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">So awesome - at Wise Buys thrift store in Bellingham, they were selling recycled jewelry handmade by local high school students. Each piece had tag of the student's name on it; how great a teaching opportunity, to give them that sense of pride in creating a product! Some of these look very JCrew inspired and most people would never guess they were made from pieces of old broken jewelry. I almost bought one of the thin chained, single-pendant clear rhinestone necklaces on the chalkboard.</span></div>
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Leahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17727691843137211901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70748170438880302.post-1174518627246347922016-07-14T10:20:00.003-07:002016-07-14T10:21:14.556-07:00Upcycled DIY culottes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The culottes trend has slowly grown on me; they're not quite gauchos (*shudder*) but wider throughout and generally more structured and voluminous... therefore somehow more flattering than the bell flare of gauchos. Maybe I'll shudder at culottes in 10 years too, but so it is with trends. Since this one is fairly difficult to pull off and style, I didn't want to spend too much money.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I found these very long, high-waisted, wide-legged pants (that came with a belt) at Goodwill for $2, and simply cut off about 10" from the bottom and finished with an invisible hem. It was difficult deciding just where to crop them - culottes come in all sorts of lengths nowadays from more of a shorts style to just above the ankle - but there's enough room for me to take them lower or higher it in the future if I want a change.</span><br />
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<br />Leahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17727691843137211901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70748170438880302.post-21048049172604938872016-05-12T21:42:00.002-07:002016-05-12T21:42:27.551-07:00Armor<blockquote class="tr_bq">
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">My military jacket used to be my default "uniform," especially when I had no idea what the day was going to bring, or when I just wanted to go unnoticed. S</span><span style="font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif;">ometimes I want to switch characters like a person in a stageplay. </span><span style="font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif;">Nowadays though, there isn't much of a time or place to wear those things, because I'm called to represent something bigger and prouder and make stuff happen. Slowly my clothes reflect how I'm growing and changing, but yet somehow these clothes are still very me. There's a difference though - they're not necessarily to keep things at an arm's length, but rather to propel me out there just as I am and be who I was meant to be.</span>Leahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17727691843137211901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70748170438880302.post-29576459537155079052016-04-29T00:44:00.001-07:002016-04-29T00:44:27.854-07:00THINX panties review - go padless! (+ $10 off to try yourself)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">For me, pads aren't the most comfortable thing, and tampons are even worse. I considered getting a menstrual cup in the past (to reduce waste!) but it </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">just</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">seemed like a different version of a tampon. So when I heard of THINX, the panties that absorb without leaking, bulking, or staining, I was excited.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I chose the boyshort style, which is designed for medium days.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">THINX fit true to size (I'm 27", usually pant size 4, and ordered a size small), and are very stretchy and comfortable. To my surprise, the whole inside is actually lined (with a bit extra in the crotch area, of course) with a breathable cotton fabric. I was worried they would feel like weird squeaky disco shorts but they feel and look just like regular modern underwear except a bit thicker. The line doesn't show underneath normal pants.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">As for the most important part, the functionality: I wore this on day 3 of menstruation, and it did not make me feel vulnerable at all around other people; I almost forgot I was on my period! It soaked everything in (the black made it barely visible) without feeling wet, bulking up or leaking, and I felt comfortable enough to wear it for half a day before changing. Soaking and washing was quick and simple with a small plastic tub, and it dried within 24 hours, ready to be reused.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The verdict: I would highly recommend these! As someone who is going to be on my feet all the time and getting close to people (in the clinic/hospital), these are very liberating (not an exaggeration)!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">On my recent trip back to Atlanta, Jenni and I decided to check out the High Museum and there happened to be a new fashion collection - <b>Iris van Herpen: Transforming Fashion</b> - on display. Our second that was also totally unplanned (after the Dior exhibit in Seoul)!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Van Herpen is known for her futuristic creations made out of non-traditional materials such as fiberglass and 3D printing! Still, each piece looked extremely light and moveable and fluid, not pieced together. Each one of her collections has a complex theme such as "Cabriole," "Voltage," and "Biopiracy," that conjures up even more imagination and self-reflection.</span></div>
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Leahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17727691843137211901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70748170438880302.post-36783089793932388642016-03-23T08:47:00.000-07:002016-03-23T08:47:37.436-07:00Frame of focus<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">This guy was so stylish and nice and even showed us how to pose/take pictures with the art to make it an accent and us the focus. Seemed like the type of guy who would have his own blog - should have asked!</span></div>
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<br />Leahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17727691843137211901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70748170438880302.post-73033140680784968992016-03-21T10:55:00.000-07:002016-03-21T10:55:21.494-07:00Mixed Media<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I liked this guy's combination of genres - African Kufi hat, hiking boots, cropped tapered cargos - and the pop of magenta.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Seen at the High Museum in Atlanta.</span>Leahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17727691843137211901noreply@blogger.com0