A Clothes Horse

Modern Elizabethan

The D&G Fall 2009 collection reminded me of two things: Dolce and Gabbana Spring 2008 and the Elizabethan era.

The rich fabrics and exaggerated shapes are exactly what I imagine a young, hip Queen Elizabeth I wearing (if she was alive today). The whole collection was very romantic and luxurious.

Ironically, I find the Dolce and Gabbana Spring 2008 collection a little more young and modern. I still have visions of wearing brocade skirts and paint-splattered tees...
pics via Style.com

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I don't know enough about what Leigh Lezark does when she's not being an "it" girl to be a fan or hater, but I must say her bold use of hot pink is making me re-think my dislike of all shades of pink. She manages to make it look edgy instead of girlish. Photos via Garance Dore and Stylesightings

Also, does Louise carry a personal wind machine around? She so often appears to be elegantly ruffled by a strong breeze... Dans Paris and Stylesightings

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Time in Hours, Days, and Years

"I saw Eternity the other night, Like a great ring of pure and endless light,
All calm, as it was bright, And round beneath it, Time in hours, days, years
Driven by the spheres, Like a vast shadow moved, in which the world
And all her trains were hurled..." -Henry Vaughan
Time is slipping through my fingers more swiftly than sands through a pendulum. I can not wait for the arrival of spring and summer and yet, I dread their arrival. Summer signifies the end of my college years and the beginning of the great unknown into which I shall be hurled...
Outfit details: sweater- Gap, dress- H&M, scarf- secondhand, tights- Walmart, shoes- H&M, coat- H&M

When I was putting together this remix of my yellow AAskirt all I could notice was how I was bare-legged in most of the shots...sigh, those dancing days will come again.

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Thaw This Frozen Land

I yearn for brightness and laughter and spring. I crave a warm breeze on a hot day and soft grass beneath my bare feet. I long for endless mild nights spent staring at the stars and trading stories. I pine for seasons past and blooms faded and friendships drifting away. When will the spring come and thaw this frozen land?

Outfit details: coat- H&M, cardigan- Urban Outfitters, scarf- secondhand, dress- White House Black Market, belt- vintage, tights- Walmart, shoes- H&M

Outfit details: coat- H&M, dress- Urban Outfitters, sweater- H&M, tights- Walmart, shoes- H&M

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Questions For Q

I haven't been following Q's Daydream for very long, but in the short time I have been reading her blog I have been in full admiration of her lovely style and the quality of her images. She willingly played my version of the "would you rather" game and I switched up a few questions from the last time I did this. I could attempt to wax eloquent about her blog, but I'll let the pictures and her answers speak for themselves.

Would you rather dance all night in 4” heels or ballet flats? -Ballet flats most definitely!

Would you rather wear summer clothes or winter fashions until the end of your days?
-I would be the happiest girl ever if I could wear summer clothes forever!

Would you rather buy one designer piece or six vintage pieces?
-This is a toughie for me. Probably six vintage pieces.

Would you rather get snapped by the Sartorialist or the Facehunter?
-Facehunter

Would you rather wear polka dots or stripes for the rest of your life?
-Stripes, because I love the sailor girl look.

Would you rather be best friends with Audrey Hepburn or Katherine Hepburn?
-Audrey Hepburn for sure!

Would you rather wear plaids or florals?
-Hmm...florals.

Would you rather wear skirts or pants?
-Skirts. Pants have to be something special for me to want to wear them.

Would you rather wear a cardigan or a blazer?
-Cardigans, I wear one almost everyday.

Would you rather wear ripped stockings or patterned tights?
-Patterned tights, though I don't usually wear either.

Would you rather wear studs or zippers?
-Studs.

Would you rather wear a hat or gloves?
-Hats!
Would you rather live in the 1920s or the 1950s?
-I have to say the 1950's! That way I could find Elvis and make him my husband...hehe! :o)
For more of Q visit her blog.

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A Change Is As Good As A Feast

I am now back in the rural Pennsylvania for classes, cashiering, and cafeteria food. These are some of my last pictures snapped while I was in Pennsylvania.