To give what I'm doing some context, here's a bit more about me. I'm a 30-something mom of 2. I have a degree in mechanical engineering, and now have a consulting company. I love techy things and gadgets, but the other side of my brain is quite active too. I love to create, whether it's art or food, or heck, children. I read, I write, I paint, I play with paper and glue. I read history books and fashion magazines. I love action movies. I have a LOT of wavy hair, but my hair strands are thin so my hair often falls flat with the smallest amount of product. I have a very vague idea of what I like and don't like in fashion. I'm overweight, so I'm not ready to rush out and buy tons of clothes that may or may not fit me down the road.
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Time to ditch the "uniform".
I recently discovered the blog at the Louis Boston website. For those not from the area, Louis Boston is an upscale department store in Boston that has been a fixture of the city for ages. I can't afford much in there, but I loved browsing the racks while I was in the city. They used to be on Newbury St. but have moved to a new location on the waterfront. I have not had the chance to check out the new store (artifact of moving west and having children), but I'd love to.
Anyhow, two of the recent blog postings really grabbed my attention. the first was an interesting observation about the "uniform" that we as Americans have gravitated to: cheaply/poorly made clothing inevitably from China or a country that pays it workers even less than China. T-shirts, flip-flops, jeans, etc. The point of the post was that why is it as Americans, where we have the freedom to choose, the freedom to invent ourselves, and access to the goods of the whole world (and not just southeast Asia), that we choose to all dress the same.
On a related note, I also enjoyed the post about the Raleigh Denim Workshop, a company that makes jeans the "old-fashioned" way: in the United States. It's not easy to find clothing made in the US, and I'd be interested in spending my money on high-quality, well-made, American goods. I'll definitely be looking into this brand.
Anyhow, two of the recent blog postings really grabbed my attention. the first was an interesting observation about the "uniform" that we as Americans have gravitated to: cheaply/poorly made clothing inevitably from China or a country that pays it workers even less than China. T-shirts, flip-flops, jeans, etc. The point of the post was that why is it as Americans, where we have the freedom to choose, the freedom to invent ourselves, and access to the goods of the whole world (and not just southeast Asia), that we choose to all dress the same.
On a related note, I also enjoyed the post about the Raleigh Denim Workshop, a company that makes jeans the "old-fashioned" way: in the United States. It's not easy to find clothing made in the US, and I'd be interested in spending my money on high-quality, well-made, American goods. I'll definitely be looking into this brand.
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Introduction
My name is Sue, and I have no style. That may seem like a blunt statement, but it's generally true. I am a late-30 something married mother of two boys and work from home business owner. I almost fit the soccer mom persona, although I have so far resisted the call of the minivan. I don't have to dress up for work, since my commute involves walking down my stairs. I do most of my work online, meaning my customers never get to see my typical work uniform of shorts, t-shirts, and flip-flops (yes, even in the winter, just add a sweater).
I've always had an interest in style and wearable fashion. I remember my mom buying me my first Seventeen magazine (and stressing to me that I didn't really need to be seventeen to read it). I happened to pick up the first issue of Lucky magazine ten years ago and I was hooked on their depictions of attainable style. (God I wish I still had that first issue!) However, I've never really made the effort to decide what my own style really is. I've made it a goal for myself to figure that out. I've decided to create this blog to document my "style safari", going out in search for what I like and what works for me. Call it a mid-life crisis; I'm compelled to figure out who I am really, other than "Mom", down inside, and pull that to the surface.
I've always had an interest in style and wearable fashion. I remember my mom buying me my first Seventeen magazine (and stressing to me that I didn't really need to be seventeen to read it). I happened to pick up the first issue of Lucky magazine ten years ago and I was hooked on their depictions of attainable style. (God I wish I still had that first issue!) However, I've never really made the effort to decide what my own style really is. I've made it a goal for myself to figure that out. I've decided to create this blog to document my "style safari", going out in search for what I like and what works for me. Call it a mid-life crisis; I'm compelled to figure out who I am really, other than "Mom", down inside, and pull that to the surface.
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