Vintage & Video Games

What a beautiful weekend - and what a dreary start to the workweek. In order to enjoy some of the early taste of spring, I decided to go check out some of the vintage stores in Downtown. I only made it to one - mostly because I spent so long looking! They had a great little local designers section as you came in - very artfully displayed and very sunny. They had a nice selection of both vintage and "vintage" (made to look that way, or too new to even be in there, in my opinion) clothing. Even though there were many pieces I would never, ever wear, it was a lot of fun to look through the racks.

It's such a completely different experience shopping consignment versus your average store at the mall. I like to glance through every single rack (you never know where a treasure might be hiding!) and imagine what sort of person owned the garment before. How someone might have worn it on a special occasion - or even just their regular, ordinary day. When you are someone who considers clothing to be as personal as I do, you can't help but think about the fact that someone else has worn these garments - and in them, they have laughed, cried, dreamed, maybe even fallen in (or out!) of love.

I ended up with two great 70's sweater vests, a soft cream 50's-esque pinup girl style sweater, and an oversized, black eighties sweater with sequined leaves falling down the front. I had to cut the shoulder pads out of the black sweater, because, while I wear a lot of things for the sake of personal style - shoulder pads just ain't one of them.

I also played World of Warcraft for the first time this weekend. I had promised Rob I would try it since he recently picked the "habit" back up. While it isn't necessarily for me - I just don't have the disposition (or patience) for most video games - I can understand why someone would enjoy playing. It does take some skill (not to mention an inordinate amount of time) and I much prefer something like WOW over those obnoxious Grand Theft Auto-type games. It really is an all-encompassing entity with it's own jargon and etiquette. Now let's just hope I don't end up a dreaded VGW (video game widow).

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Also, one last shout out: this week is National Eating Disorders Awareness Week.-http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/programs-events/nedawareness-
week.php#mission

As someone who has dealt with ED-NOS on and off for almost nine years now, I am no longer afraid to speak out about it and the issues that surround body image in our culture. Though I fall just short of fashion-worship, it pains me to see a size-4 model called "large." I know I'm only one person, but I, for one, am doing everything I can to raise awareness and challenge the norms of our society and what is considered beautiful.

Well... here it is

So, I've done the whole blogging scene before and although I always end up feeling as though the effort exceeds the reward, it can be a cathartic experience, albeit one that can verge on the narcissistic for some.While I hardly delude myself so far as to think that anything I will write on here is of any significance, it is nice to have a space to work out thoughts and share a little about what makes me, well - me, and what I enjoy.

Current Obsession List:
Website: http://lookbook.nu/
I cannot get enough of this website! It's true that not all these looks are wearable in the "real world," but seeing regular people express their sense of personal style never ceases to entertain and inspire me.

• Fashion Item: Clear Clubmaster Glasses

Despite the fact that these are admittedly on the poser-esque side, I adore them. They add flair to any otherwise ho-hum ensemble and have become my new go-to accessory.

• TV Show: My Life as Liz (on MTV)

While I cringe at the thought that I actually just admitted my passion for an MTV show, I can't help myself. It's as if My So Called Life and Urban Outfitters got together and had a quirky, beautiful, and self-deprecating baby - except this baby is actually in high school. "Reality" television that centers around an unsung hero for hipster nerds everywhere? Yes, please!

• Music: Teen Dream, Beach House

Since the moment I unwrapped my new yellow ipod on Valentine's Day (thanks, Rob - love you!), I couldn't wait to fill it with two things: Phish shows and new, uncharted bands. I was introduced to Beach House by the lovely folks on the Sirius XMU channel and I couldn't get their haunting, dreamy melodies out of my head. While the band embodies a mood that is almost diametrically opposed to any vibe that could be considered "beachy" (read: playful, carefree, sunny) perhaps they do echo that feeling you get when you stand gazing out into the ocean - mesmerized by the lonely moon's sharp angles on the crashing foam - that undeniable feeling of just how small you are in this world.