One thing about the 6 item challenge is that if you air dry your clothes, you will inevitably have days where you can't wear anything. Yesterday was a big domestic labor day, so today has be heavy on the academic labor.
The past two days have been blissfully cool and un-summer like in Brooklyn. Right now it's 73 degrees, sunny and breezy. I hope the first day of school is like this. Today, since I really need to finish at least one syllabus today, I am dressed like it's a teaching day, from my 6 items. I probably won't wear this on the first day (I like black on the first day, to set a somber/serious/NYC tone), but maybe for one of the nicer days in October, after I've established some rapport with students?
A couple non-fashiony things:
For the Cannucks: the Guardian thinks weed may cause economic downfall for our neighbors to the north.
A NYTimes "Modern Love" piece about the vagaries of couples in academia.
If you're a blogger and interested in helping out an awesome academic who studies the politics of fashion blogging, send me an email and I'll pass your information to a wonderful researcher.
My sleepy adult cat really really wanted to be in this picture. She got up as soon as I set up the camera, off the futon, and just sat right in front of the camera. After I took the camera down, she ran back to the futon.
Cardigan: Jcrew (thrifted)
Tunic dress (as top): AA
Skirt: Muji
Key necklace: gift
Shoes: Aerosoles (thrifted)
I love that you wear black on the first day of school to set a NYC tone. Hah!
ReplyDeleteWho is in trouble here, you or the cat?
Aww, what a sweetie, my dog never willingly participates in outfit photos.
ReplyDeleteI often find it helpful to dress for what I want to be doing, it's all about state of mind.
73 and sunny sounds lovely.
ReplyDeleteThe cat looks like she is in charge of this photo.
Cute kitteh! Great outfit. So glad you're having cooler weather- while I gripe about our cold days -hot days just end up being unproductive!
ReplyDelete'Very profesh ensemble, Rad. And I kind of love how you and Lola are working in the same sartorial colour palate.
ReplyDelete'Glad to hear you're cooling off a wee bit so you get a break from all the melting. Also, thanks for the smart links! I'll check 'em out asap.
Hey lady! You make a most excellent recruiter.
ReplyDeleteI think this outfit would be lovely for the first day of class. I see what you're saying about liking a more decisive (black) palette, but the shapes are perfect! I'm getting kind of nervous about how to do the first day justice as a pregnant woman. No one ever said it would be easy.
This is ever so chic! I hope you will submit your somber black first day outfit to our first day conference! Good luck finishing your syllabi! Mine seem to be interminable tasks this time because of adjusting to new policies and verbiage....
ReplyDeleteThis would be a great teaching outfit! And I do love how color-coordinated you and Lula are :)
ReplyDelete@Sal: We're both in trouble!
ReplyDelete@LaHdM: I am still working on it mentally but I will get back to you soon!
I will definitely wear a version of this to teach in the fall! Thanks for the great feedback.
Lula is so pretty! The Vampire Cat also cannot stay away from photos. He thinks of that little stool I stand on as his because it sort of is. He sits on it while I work in the kitchen; part of my ongoing efforts to keep him off the counters. I usually have to kick him off of it as I race into the frame.
ReplyDeleteAnd I agree with everyone here, this is a great polished-yet-approachable classroom look. And I love the key charm necklace.
Ah, stupid Blogger. Not sure if this went through...
ReplyDeleteAw, kitty. :)
Thank you so much for de-lurking and commenting on my blog - I've seen you around lately in other bloggers' comments, but I'm shy about bargin in on people's own blogs.
You're so chic - I admire that, although I don't actually try to look chic myself. Ha! I like seeing other people be chic.
Interesting Guardian article - I totally support Canadian legalization and hope to see it in my lifetime (I'm from BC). Fingers crossed!
oh my I have been air drying some of my clothes here in Vegas outside my patio, this stuff seriously dries in like a hour. Just like a dryer would, its hotter than hell!
ReplyDeleteA cat with an attitude...
ReplyDeleteThis outfit you have on looks pretty darned serious, Rad. Out here in cow country, this would be Definitely Urban. Maybe even Edgy. The subdued tones are great--it doesn't have to be all-black (which is kind of cliche, don't you think?) to Command Respect. Go ahead. Push it up to September.
Cute cat!
ReplyDeleteoh my I have been air drying some of my clothes here in Vegas outside my patio, this stuff seriously dries in like a hour. Just like a dryer would, its hotter than hell!
ReplyDeleteAh, stupid Blogger. Not sure if this went through...
ReplyDeleteAw, kitty. :)
Thank you so much for de-lurking and commenting on my blog - I've seen you around lately in other bloggers' comments, but I'm shy about bargin in on people's own blogs.
You're so chic - I admire that, although I don't actually try to look chic myself. Ha! I like seeing other people be chic.
Interesting Guardian article - I totally support Canadian legalization and hope to see it in my lifetime (I'm from BC). Fingers crossed!