The Green Monster

No, not envy! But all the green things in my wardrobe could probably mass together and form some sort of undead closet-beast. So just in case, I let them hang out together in multiples sometimes, to keep them quiet. I'm even wearing matching eyeshadow!

Blouse - Thrifted from Value Village

Skirt - Thrifted from the Salvation Army

Tights - We Love Colours

Shoes - Spring

I hope you all had a really great weekend. Mine was very good, and I got nearly everything on my to-do list done and sorted out. The only hitch was when I tried to sort through my closet. I stood there for a good 10 minutes just pawing through the hangers, but it was just too overwhelming. I didn't know where to start!

Since I can't just give up (seriously, this cannot wait any longer), I've opted for another method of attack. I'll go drawer by drawer, and item-type by item-type. The job will take longer this way, but at least it'll get done! I started by creating a space in a drawer just for my tights alongside my underthings, and probably threw out two dozen holey pairs of socks.

I also went through all my prairie skirts, of which I have at least ten. I'm not quite certain how many exactly, I stopped counting. I almost have more than I can justify having, certainly more than I can wear. But I love them all so much! The whole point of this endeavor is to take a chunk out of my wardrobe though, even if it is a bit painful. I have to remind myself: these are just things, things I don't need.

I'm pretty sure my bangs need a trim now. I'm rather vague on when exactly they reach the point of needing it. They were in my eyes from the get-go so I can't really use that as a method of measurement. It'd be easier if they stopped trying to part all the time. My hair has always parted naturally and cleanly right down the middle, and I've worn it like that for years, but now my bangs are having a hard time getting with the program and leaving that part behind!

Yep, even my coffee mugs are green. I'm holding The Cry of the Go-Away Bird by Andrea Ames. I actually discovered her long ago via her own style blog! She's been writing over at A Cat of Impossible Colour for several years. She has great taste in vintage dresses (pretties from the 50's in particular) and I highly suggest checking out her blog.

I'm heading straight to my grandparents' place after work for dinner this evening, which I am very much looking forward to. I hope you all have a lovely Monday and a great start to the week! Cheers!

Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?

Have you ever read the book? I read it a while back, and I like it much better than the film adaptation, although that's pretty good too. This doesn't even have anything to do with anything, except for the fact that my toes are electric blue and somehow my brain made the connection.

Dress - Thrifted from Value Village

Shoes - Fairweather

I was beyond pleased when I noticed that my toe nail polish perfectly matched the blue in this dress. Happy serendipity right there. I wore this to work last Wednesday, and I definitely got more than one look as I went about my wanderings. There's just something about this dress, you either love it or hate it.

My job is boring enough as it is though, if I have to dress boring too, I'll lose my mind! Speaking of which, I thrifted the most mind-blowing lime green dress this weekend. I can't wait to show it to you!

Did you all have a good weekend? I spent mine enjoying a random late night phone call, playing inebriated rounds of Settler's of Catan with friends and listening to too much Led Zeppelin. (Isn't No Quarter a great song?!) I could probably have been more productive, and gotten things done, but eh. No stress.

I sat out on my terrace reading most of Sunday afternoon instead, and finally finished The Living Dead, a compilation by John Joseph Adams. The book is rather large at 486 pages, but it's all awesomeness. I was not expecting the extremely unique and original spins that a lot of the authors took when it comes to zombies. There was even a love story! If you want something entertaining and diverse and likely to surprise you, this is a good book. I hope you're all having a good Monday. Cheers!