I'm going into the office today not for any teaching related things, but for an informal, department research colloquium. It's Friday, which is a day when almost no one comes in, so I figured tights under shorts was OK. Folks will be wearing jeans and it's casual, and the research talks we've had have been super relaxed, so I'll just add the welcoming atmosphere. Evidently, some of my colleagues sort of like my "youthful" dressing. I may have mentioned here before, but they called me and Blokey "hipsters" once. Since I don't fit this in my mind, I've decided this is just because Blokey has David Cassidy hair and we live in not yet gentrified Brooklyn).
I had to grab this recalcitrant kitten because he has lately been fascinated with my camera strap. I had to go above my 3 pictures because he ruined 2 of them. Buster also expressed that my money should go to boots, not to neutering, because he likes his balls. While it is very generous of him, we are ignoring his preferences.
The boots have remained on my mental back burner, and I may consider them as a reward, if I can get my rewrites for this silly project off my desk today.
Have a lovely weekend!
I had to grab this recalcitrant kitten because he has lately been fascinated with my camera strap. I had to go above my 3 pictures because he ruined 2 of them. Buster also expressed that my money should go to boots, not to neutering, because he likes his balls. While it is very generous of him, we are ignoring his preferences.
The boots have remained on my mental back burner, and I may consider them as a reward, if I can get my rewrites for this silly project off my desk today.
Have a lovely weekend!
Ooh, I like the shorts + tights look! I think I remember sporting uniform shorts with tights from time to time in grade school, and it never looked this chic. Probably because they were polyester and pleated, but that's beside the point.
ReplyDeleteI don't know if I'd describe Blokey's hair as Cassidyesque, but he does kind of have hipster hair going on. In a good way though - I find his hair dreamy.
Good luck with the boots dilemma - I actually just ordered 2 pairs from PiperLime which may hopefully fit my, um, muscular calves.
Anne, you realize that means you owe us boot porn! Rad, that outfit is filed under "something I could never get away with that looks awesome on Rad".
ReplyDeleteOh Buster. Your cuteness radiates offa you like heat.
ReplyDeleteYou're inspiring me to thrift some woolly shorts!
The balls must go! :-P Cute, cute kitty!
ReplyDeleteI love the tights and shorts and motocycle boots - great look.
Your "hipster" comment reminds me of God Help the Girl's "Perfection as a Hipster": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwzkJ_Zpjfo (they're a side project of Belle & Sebastian - that's an audio only). I'm addicted to the album right now...
Cynthia: I'm on it!
ReplyDeleteI ordered one pair for sure, and am still waffling on the second. Waiting to see if the first pair actually works out...
Buster is such a selfless guy.
ReplyDeleteI like the shorts with the tights and motorcycle boots.
Awww, Buster!
ReplyDeleteI do like the reward method. Good luck!
Cute! Both you and the cat. I've never tried tights under shorts, but this is such perfect weather for tights, perhaps I will soon!
ReplyDeleteThis is a great shorts-and-tights look. I haven't done that since 1991, but I still like it, and you're inspiring me to try again.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the compliments! I like shorts and tights because it lets me show more leg but not worry about modesty issues (flashing).
ReplyDelete@Cynthia: I actually think this look might be nice on you, but only go with what you're comfortable with!
@KB: I'd like to see your recreation
@Sheila: Thanks for sharing the video. Funny song.
This looks pretty fab. I haven't tried the boots-as-reward tactic for getting work done but as I have a ton to do this weekend maybe this is just what I need!
ReplyDeleteBuster will be so much more laid back after his surgery. He'll just want to sit in your lap all day and look at your boots. These are great, Rad--love the color combination, too.
ReplyDeleteIs Buster doing "jazz paws"? I think he is.
ReplyDeleteI agree that you look great in this and I like its hipster vibe for a non-teaching day. Also, I am on Team Boot Porn, obviously. It is a good reward.
And here I am taking a page out of Sal's book of evil. I wish these fit me but I think they might fit you, and they are an awesome deal: http://thegeneraleconomy.blogspot.com/2010/10/fiorentini-baker-boots-sz-885.html
I've really warmed up to the shorts over tights look, and decided that with the right shorts, it's kind of adorable.
ReplyDeleteand if Buster wants you to get the boots...
Hmmph. Who knew this look could be so great? I'm sold on it - on you, at least. We'll see how it pans out on me.
ReplyDeleteAlso, I feel certain that Buster's love for his balls will be transferred to other nether regions once the balls get canned. Well, if cats are at all like dogs that will be the case. Long after the chop, FR manages to spend quality time with himself on a VERY regular basis.
Your outfit reminds me of Jane Lane from Daria! Shorts with tights with boots. I like it!
ReplyDeleteCynthia: I'm on it!
ReplyDeleteI ordered one pair for sure, and am still waffling on the second. Waiting to see if the first pair actually works out...
Awww, Buster!
ReplyDeleteI do like the reward method. Good luck!