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Love Boat
Come aboard
When I was a kid, The Love Boat came on after Brady Bunch. (To be clear, the Brady Bunch episodes were reruns. I’m not that old.) I never watched an episode, but I’d sometimes watch the opening credits, before switching the channel to something else. Now, I’d like to watch it.
Doesn’t this outfit give you a “cruise boat” vibe? I didn’t realize it until I had arranged all the tricky layers (shirt, sweater, dress, tights, bow) and did not have time to change. Instead, I just embraced my captain-of-the-boat persona.
Dress, White House Black Market (consignment). Sweater, Monterey Bay (thrifted). Shirt, FY2 (thrifted). Bow tie, Flairs New York. Boots, Lauren Ralph Lauren. Sunglasses, Aerie. Belt, Lauren Ralph Lauren (consignment).
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How do you make one outfit work for both a military promotion ceremony and a Halloween-themed speech competition? Black, leopard, and optional cat ears.
acket, Xhilaration (thrifted). Dress, Express. Shirt, FY2 (thrifted). Tights, Me Moi. Boots, Lauren Ralph Lauren. Necklace, thrifted. Bag, Nordstrom Rack.
Sweatshirt, Passion-I. Shirt, FY2 (thrifted). Skirt, Mossimo. Tights, Target. Boots, Vince Camuto. Hat, Who What Wear for Target. Sunglasses, Target. Earrings, flea market. Bag, Anne Klein (thrifted).
You could be one
Each time I present the How to Deal with Difficult People course, I become more aware of the times I’ve been a difficult person.
Today’s seminar was How to Deal with Difficult People. It’s one of my favorites because the stories are so interesting. Who doesn’t love to talk about a difficult person in their life? The surprise ending is that we’ve all demonstrated some of those same behaviors.
Trench dress, White House Black Market (consignment). Blouse, FY2 (thrifted). Belt, Lauren Ralph Lauren (consignment). Shoes, Isaac Mizrahi. Earrings, Green Tree Jewelry.
Off-season recreation
Sacramento’s parks are best in the winter. They are green and quiet. This park usually has less than half-a-dozen cars in the parking lot when I visit.
My favorite nature experiences are quiet ones. In the winter, I love how the parks empty out except for a few intrepid individuals: the fishermen (it’s always men) and the fashion bloggers.
Sweater, Tey-Art (thrifted). Shirt, FY2 (thrifted). Skirt, Trina Turk (thrifted). Boots, Vince Camuto. Sunglasses, Aerie. Earrings, Green Tree Jewelry.
Leopard shirt and a leopard belt
A silk button-front and a calf hair belt accent a simple shirt dress.
Should I have worn leopard shoes, too? For once, I exercised some restraint.
Blazer, Bebe (consignment). Shirt, FY2 (thrifted). Dress, Jones New York (thrifted and shortened). Shoes, ASOS. Earrings, Claire’s. Belt, Express.
Let’s not pit the leopard and zebra against one another. Instead, they work together for a wild pattern mix.
Shirt, FY2 (thrifted). Dress, Diane von Furstenberg (consignment). Shoes, Nine West. Bag, Target.
All the iterations
My closet isn’t small, but it also isn’t infinite. However, I like to think that the possible combinations approach infinity.
I pride myself in “never repeating an outfit,” but some of them are pretty similar. I’ve paired some of these items before, but never all of them at once. That’s what keeps it from being a repeat combo.
Jacket (below), BCBG Max Azria (consignment). Dress, Parker. Shirt, FY2 (thrifted). Leggings, Allen B. Boots, Treasure & Bond. Sunglasses, Aerie. Bowtie, Flairs New York.
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I figured that a leopard blouse could be paired with a leopard skirt as long as the rest of the outfit was neutral. What do you think?
Blouse, FY2 (thrifted). Skirt, Body by Victoria. Shoes, Enzo Angiolini. Necklace, Zad. Bag, Clark’s.
The first Monday of the new year seems like the right time for wide, thickly padded shoulders. I feel large and in charge.
Jacket, Christian Dior (vintage gift). Dress, Adrianna Papell (consignment). Shirt, FY2 (thrifted). Boots, Lauren Ralph Lauren. Earrings, Rose Bowl flea market.
I couldn’t wipe this stupid grin off my face, today. I was too excited, awaiting my evening Toastmasters meeting and delivery of my first speech: The Ice Breaker.
Blouse, FY2 (thrifted). Skirt, Plenty by Tracy Reese (thrifted). Boots, Lauren, Ralph Lauren. Sunglasses, Meow Meow. Necklace, thrifted. Bag, Clark’s.
Foyle Metro (Foyle) 1973
Along with the new Optare Versas three new Optare Solos also joined the fleet, displacing older blue Solos to other depots.
The new network is in some ways very similar to the previous network it replaced. The majority of services radiate from the city centre, and some are unchanged - for example, FY12 became the 12a, with the same 12min daytime frequency and the same route.
Other services did change however - the transition of the FY2 service into the new network appears less radical than originally envisaged. The plan was to replace it with two circular routes numbered 2a and 2c which ran clockwise and anti-clockwise. However, this was deemed to be too confusing, and instead two separate services were launched numbered 2a and 2b. Both take two different routings to the terminus at Knightbridge, and return on the opposite route. Coupled with the ‘Extends to..’ display on the destination display, and this essentially ensures a circular service just minus the name.
Solo 1973 is noted here at the Foyle Street city centre terminus of Service 2b.
Vehicle Information:
Optare Solo M920SR
B28F+9
FGZ 3973
Vehicle History:
New to Foyle Metro in June 2017
Vehicle Location:
Foyle Street, Derry City
Derry City - 12.01.2018
Copright © Mark Long 2018
Dressed up, like I’m something else
Anyone else an old-school Avril Lavigne fan? I could listen to Complicated over and over and over, again.
This outfit looks much more complicated than it actually is. All the patterns confuse the eye.
Cardigan, Moda International. Blouse, FY2 (thrifted). Skirt, Francesca’s Closet. Boots, Fergie. Earrings, Super Silver. Bowtie, Flairs New York. Coat, Lilli Rubin San Francisco.
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Cacti and succulents, oh my!
Desert landscapes are one of my favorites. I love its minimalism.
The drive from San Diego to Rancho Mirage (near Palm Springs) takes one through progressively drier landscapes. I started in chaparral hills and oak grasslands and ended in the desert. I was routed along a number of winding highways and struggled to keep my eyes on the road instead of admiring the scenery. Near sunset, I found a vista point to properly admire the view. The Cahuilla Tewanet Scenic Overlook is worth the stop!
Dress, Parker (consignment). Blouse, FY2 (consignment). Pants, Banana Republic. Shoes, ASOS. Earrings, flea market. Bag, Aldo.
Let’s pretend that I actually rode this bike. I would have, tight suede skirt be damned, if I could have figured out how to unlock it. In my ignorance, I settled for posing with it (and the antler arch!) and then wandering into a local dive bar for an Alaskan Amber and a Reindeer Poop (shot).
Shirt, FY2 (thrifted). Skirt, Ann Taylor (thrifted). Boots, Vince Camuto. Scarf, swap. Sunglasses, Target. Bag, Anne Klein (thrifted).
Sometimes I think that I can get away with my public self-portraits without attracting too much attention. That’s pretty much a lost cause when I’m draped in a bright red poncho.
Poncho, Newport News. Blouse, FY2 (thrifted). Dress, Bebe. Tights, We Love Colors. Shoes, Wet Seal. Sunglasses, Target. Necklace, purchased at Byuti. Mushroom ring, Raffia & Bossa. Pearl ring, Black Hills Gold.
I feel a little witchy and a little Christmasy in this outfit. Sparkly, striped tights. Pointy-toed black boots. Red velvet. Green beaded necklace. If only I’d thought to pose with a tinsel broom.
Shirt, FY2 (thrifted). Dress, New York & Co (shortened). Tights, Urban Outfitters. Boots, Express. Necklace, World Market. Bag, Fossil (gift). Jacket, Allen B. Brooch, thrifted.
This is my bocce ball outfit. Seriously. I played bocce ball with 89-year-old Octavio this afternoon in this ensemble. He and his friends really liked my style. Unfortunately, bocce ball is a game of skill, not style, and I lost badly.
Sweater, thrifted. Shirt, FY2 (thrifted). Shorts, San Souci. Tights, We Love Colors. Boots, Joe’s. Sunglasses, Meow Meow. Earrings, street fair. Bag, Canvas Boutique.
Translink Foyle Metro (Foyle) 1827
This update is a special update detailing the new changes in Derry following the launch of the Foyle Metro city network. Derry is the second largest city in NI and as such has an extensive city network. City services in Derry have ran under the ’Translink Ulsterbus Foyle’ brand name for many years, and whilst they had their own unique numbering system (FY1, FY2 etc.) they ran in the same blue as their regional counterparts.
There was previously a distinction in allocation with buses allocated to city services gaining the ‘LY’ designation and buses allocated to regional/schools work given the ‘LD’. This distinction was abolished a number of years ago with all buses coming under the ‘LD16’ allocation.
In 2016, the decision was taken to rebrand the city network. A public consultation followed, and in September 2017 the new-look services were launched.
Optare Versa 1827 is noted here at Carnhill operating a 12a service from the City Centre - Slievemore. This service works in a loop essentially, and whilst the driver hasn’t actually reached Slievemore he has already changed the display to city centre in advance.
Vehicle Information:
Optare Versa
UFZ 1827
B43F+14
Vehicle History:
New to Translink Foyle Metro in August 2017
Vehicle Location:
Carnhill, Derry City
Derry City - 12.01.2018
Copyright © Mark Long 2018
Translink Foyle Metro 1972
Moving up to Derry for the next two photos, which fortunately for me was a little dryer.
Moving away from the previous Ulsterbus Foyle brand, Pennyburn will embrace a new 'Foyle Metro' brand from September for an enhanced network of city services.
Brand new Optare Versas 1822-38 are currently in storage pending release into service in the new allover red livery, but three new Optare Solos (1971-3) have already made their way into service. Foyle also have 2017 Solo 1961, but it is in the allover blue livery.
1972 is noted here passing under the city's iconic walls, with the Guidhall behind it, operating city service FY2 to Altnagelvin. I myself travelled on 1972 on the day on service FY14, and found it to be a pleasant little bus for what it is. These feature 27 comfortable, high backed seats along with USB charging ports at every seat.
In addition to the new Optares, 7 Solars dating from 2006 (841-7) and 10 Geminis dating from 2008 (2256/7/8/83/4/5/6/7/8/9) are being repainted over the summer months for the September launch.
Whilst this new livery does follow the recent trend of one seamless colour as a livery, it does at least feature some relief in the form of Foyle Metro branding representing the peace bridge in Derry.
Vehicle Information:
Optare Solo SR
B27F
FGZ 3972
Vehicle History:
New to Translink Foyle Metro in June 2017
Vehicle Location:
Derry City Centre
Derry City - 21.07.2017
Copyright © Mark Long 2017
Beefy’s psychologist cousin stayed with us a few months ago and determined our enneagram (personality) types. I’m a seven, The Enthusiast. I bet you never would have guessed.
Jacket, BCBG Maz Azria (consignment). Shirt, FY2 (thrifted). Vest, Tilt (cut from a thrifted jacket). Skirt, Chaus Jeanswear (consignment). Boots, Steve Madden. Earrings, Charming Charlie. Bag, Clark’s.
Unlike the typical 7, though, I’m extremely patient and introverted.
Check out the recent Lively Show episode for an interview with an Enneagram Coach.
“Sassafrass” is one of Beefy’s nicknames for me. Apparently, he thinks I’m a little sassy. I’m not sure I agree.
Sweater, Moda International. Shirt, FY2 (thrifted). Skirt, Herman Geist (thrifted and shortened). Tights, B. Ella. Shoes, Sole Obsession. Sunglasses, Girl Props. Necklace, Target. Bag, Fossil (gift). Rings, Black Hills Gold, Puzzrollrings, and Silapda.
I will admit that this outfit is a little sassy.
So. It’s raining again. After spending the last two days (and this morning) in a hooded raincoat, I mixed it up with a wool cap and a pleather jacket today. I added an umbrella for the heaviest downpours.
Hat, BCBG Max Azria. Jacket, H&M (thrifted). Shirt, FY2 (thrifted). Dress, Rugby Ralph Lauren (consignment). Tights, Forever 21 layered over Danskin. Boots, Lauren Ralph Lauren. Brooch, gift.
Double leopard and an owl pendant puts me in mind of The Owl and the Pussycat poem.
Dress and shoes, Mossimo. Blouse, FY2 (thrifted). Tights, Target. Necklace, vintage. Bag, D&G knockoff (thrifted).
I think we’d all agree that gray, black, and brown are neutrals. But I’ve also heard that red is a “neutral.” And plaid and leopard print, too. So, I’m really just mixing neutrals in this outfit.
Blouse, FY2 (thrifted). Vest, Changing Scene (thrifted). Skirt, Parsons Place (thrifted and shortened). Boots, Nine West. Tights, We Love Colors. Necklace, Target. Bag, knockoff D&G (thrifted). Coat, Bebe. Scarf, gift.
I sometimes get stuck in a “brown vegan” rut. I’m eating vegan, but everything is brown: toast, beans, french fries, bagels, fake meat, crescent rolls, pizza, peanut butter, trail mix, doughnuts, whiskey. I’ve got to get some color in my diet.
Shirt, FY2 (thrifted). Dress, Rugby Ralph Lauren (consignment). Tights, MeMoi. Boots, Lauren Ralph Lauren. Hat, Lids. Earrings, street fair. Bag, Canvas Boutique.
This may not be the outfit you think of when you hear the phrase “shorts weather.” Maybe the current conditions would be more accurately described as “shorts-with-tights weather.” Nevertheless, I’ll be disappointed when I can’t wear tights with my shorts anymore. Because this pair is way too short to wear without them.
Shirt, FY2 (thrifted). Shorts, Sans Souci. Tights, We Love Colors. Boots, Style & Co (thrifted). Sunglasses, Betsey Johnson. Necklace, Stella & Dot. Bag, Fossil (gift).
Did I play a little hookey today? Well, I’m not going to admit to anything.
Blazer, So…(thrifted). Blouse, FY2 (thrifted). Skirt, Rafaella (thrifted). Boots, Vince Camuto. Brooch, vintage. Necklace, Macy’s.
Big snake
It amuses me when I pair two animal prints and imagine an interaction between the actual animals. In this case, an anaconda ate a leopard.
Yes, I’m wearing this snake print dress, again. I love the neutral colors, animal print, swingy style, and pockets. It’s also a great layering piece. I’m looking forward to layering almost every button-front shirt I own beneath it. Of course, I started with leopard.
Dress, Calvin Klein (thrifted). Shirt, FY2 (thrifted). Blazer, J Crew (consignment). Boots, Lauren Ralph Lauren. Necklace, rennaisance faire.
The shorter the hair, the better hats work for me. With long hair, the hat only emphasizes how thin and broken my hair is below the ears. With mid-length hair, my coarse strands spring out from under the brim at all sorts of odd angles. But with a head-hugging cut, just the right amount of hair is visible and tamed.
Hat and bag, Charming Charlie. Shirt, FY2 (thrifted). Skirt, Madewell. Shoes, Isaac Mizrahi. Sunglasses, Meow Meow. Necklace, thrifted.
One of my favorite layering tricks is a button-front shirt under a dress. I do this enough to warrant an entire post on the topic (coming soon-ish). It’s a great way to extend the styling options of a frock.
Dress, London Times. Shirt, FY2 (thrifted). Tights, We Love Colors. Boots, Miz Mooz. Earrings, Urban Outfitters. Belt, Deena & Ozzy.
It’s funny how 80 degrees feels cool in August but unbearable at the end of April. I was grateful for the breezes I caught in this slouchy, all-silk ensemble.
Shirt, FY2 (thrifted). Pants, Da Nang (consignment). Shoes, Franco Sarto. Sunglasses, Coco Sunglasses. Earrings, Charming Charlie. Bag, Aldo.
Last time I paired this dress and blouse, I wore the blouse under the dress. Today I got crazy and wore the blouse over the dress. Earth-shattering, huh?
Shirt, FY2 (thrifted). Dress, Jones New York. Shoes, Franco Sarto. Earrings, Jack E Ohs NYC. Cuff, vintage gift. Bag, Go Jane.
I don’t know if anyone notices, but the tagline of my blog is “All the world’s the stage. And this is my costume.” I approach dressing the same way I do acting: it’s fun to be another person for a while. I like trying on a persona for a day.
Shirt, FY2 (thrifted). Sweater tunic, Urban Behavior (swap). Jeggings, Mossimo. Bag, H&M. Boots, Vince Camuto. Earrings, Urban Outfitters. Sunglasses, Xhilaration.
So, who was I today? I was simply Kasmira, the actress. We attended TDW’s annual holiday brunch in our new building, the former Glenmore Bowl! The best/most embarrassing part of the event was when my blog was recognized for improving the Google results for “the drama workshop.” I guess I didn’t stay in character when I blushed and ducked my head. I think the actress would have stood up and taken a bow.