TIGHTS PT. 2

Has anyone ever bleach tye-dyed before? I think I shall try this today with my black tights. There will be pictures of the results to follow.

Taking the tight trend to the next level, hah.

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LEGGINGS AS PANTS

It's too hot for jeans and I finding skirts non-conducive to biking. I've held out on the legging trend for years now. I thought it would be over by now. I found it amazing the young women were now rocking the same look my mom has sported for years . It has only been this past summer that I have worn leggings in the current fashion and I'll admit, they are tres comfortable, tres easy, and yes, they seem to go with anything...

However, even if you possess a pair of thick, stretchy tights, it seems that once doubled over on a bicycle, the gleaming sun shines through your leggings and gives the downtown area a show. You may ask, "But why not wear long shirts with your tights to avoid this risque affair?" As I said, I've held out on the legging trend for years and if I am to go this route, I would rather wear them loud and proud as pants, rather than some easy slap'n'go ensemble. (Though I do love the lounge wear.)

And so, I hunt for a thick pair of leggings to masquerade as pants this season.

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AGNES MARTIN

Back from Tofino, caught up on Fbook today. A friend had a link to Agnes Martin. This image is called The Sea (2003). I love extremes. Either explosions of colour and pattern, or minimal lines and colours.

For me, this image is perfection of the latter. I could go into great detail about the piece but I think I'll let it stand on it's own. It's certainly strong enough.
Thanks Maria.

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THE NECK BIG THING

Turtleneck that is.

This fall, they'll be making a come-back. If not from your mom's 1993-1996 wardrobe, then at least from my Village des Valeurs raiding of all the ones she consigned.

They could be so cute! Take your fave onesie from the summer. Throw a t-neck underneath it with some opaque leggings, et voila! You have updated yet another piece synonymous with high-wasted jeans and scrunchies!

Plus, they are cheap cheap cheap like a chicken and in these trying times, with this economic situation, when money is tigh... (wait, it's called, being a student) inexpensive pieces are a welcomed addition to my wardrobe.

Take the turtleneck and run! (Or maybe in this case, crawl.)

JUMP!

I LOVE JUMPSUITS.

A jumpsuit is so easy. Throw a onesie on with a cute pair of sneakers and you're set for the day. Kick off the sneaks and slip into heels and you are chic chic chic evening-ready. Jumpsuits are really part of an effortless look that many people are embracing. I think the West Coast is espcially great for this look because it lends oneself to the casual cool many of us have come to love.

Options for onesies this fall: Mensies (Jumpers for the boiz), blazers with onesie, and tweed. Wouldn't you just love to wear a light, tweed onesie?

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As it says: Girl with the Fleeting Thoughts

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