tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43734807213782320782024-03-08T15:26:06.006-05:00Silhouette GirlPersonal style fashion blog run by a suburban college student. Outfit posts, street style, inspiring photos and more.Catherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14914155010352307436noreply@blogger.comBlogger531125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4373480721378232078.post-82976513331817175242013-02-20T13:59:00.000-05:002013-02-20T13:59:10.029-05:00London Fashion Week A/W 2013: Jasper Conran<img src="http://i49.tinypic.com/2h5qnf8.jpg" alt="Silhouette Girl fashion blog London Fashion Week A/W 2013 Jasper Conran Catherine Everett">
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I'll admit I was highly ecstatic upon opening the orange envelope containing an orange perspex invitation to the A/W 2013 Jasper Conran show. This is a creative industry here; invitations are generally the first impression of a collection, and fluorescent orange plastic was particularly exciting in this case. Fashion shows are quite theatrical, as well; there's a stage (the runway, the presentation space), lights, music. So walking into the tents at Somerset House to see an orange runway and the room illuminated by its reflection was again some indication of the overall mood.<br /><br />
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The aesthetic was quite mod; exaggerated cloche hats, flouncy trapeze dresses, pleated mini skirts and tailored shirts were accompanied by matching tights and patent flats for the illusion of infinite legs. (Hardly an illusion, actually.) The garments were sophisticated without feeling stuffy, youthful without feeling juvenile. Silhouettes were kept quite tame, but the brilliant use of color and accessories made the collection - to sound obvious - pop.
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Much of Conran's work is built on the idea of "classics reimagined," and his A/W 2013 was no different in that regard. Certainly destined to be a commercial success - entirely wearable - Jasper Conran epitomizes a different side of London fashion. Not necessarily eccentric or shocking, but based on the concept of tradition mixed with the contemporary.<br /><br />
Many thanks to Jenny Holland and the team at Jasper Conran for giving me the opportunity to attend this show!<br /><br />
Images and review by Catherine Everett<br /><br />
P.S. Yes, that is Hilary Alexander seated in the front row, visible in 80% of these photos.<br /><br />
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Coat - Calvin Klein, necklace - thrifted, sweater - H&M, purse - Lulu's, skirt - Zara, tights - Hue, shoes - Marais USA<br /><br />
I spent Saturday afternoon wandering through my old haunts in Islington (Indian Veg Buffet! All you can eat for £5!) and visited my former flat. I sat in the park behind the building for about twenty minutes while eating sweets I had purchased at the adjacent Co-Op store... some things never change, and that no time seemed to had passed was entirely surreal.<br /><br />
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After my brief excursion into East London, I returned to Hampstead where we perused a few charity shops, walked through the quaint streets oohing-and-ahhing at the magnificent homes with their adorable gardens, wandered through the high street in pursuit of dinner, and stumbled upon the cutest pastries and sweets in shop windows.<br /><br />
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To some extent, being in London reminded me of the loneliness I frequently felt while living there a year and a half ago - time flies, right? Eating at my favorite buffet alone, hurrying to Somerset House to catch a show or two. Sitting behind my flat, remembering writing there while elderly women walked by with bags from Sainsbury's in hand.<br /><br />
But it was also quite different; instead of feeling jaded as I had towards the end of the term, I felt giddy to be exploring the city again. London is mammoth and I feel like regardless of how much time I ever spend there I will never truly know it fully, but instead of letting that deter me, it was actually quite exciting this time around. I was pleasantly surprised to find the restaurant where my family and I had celebrated Thanksgiving (Spice Market) while strolling through Soho at night. I felt happy and proud to be walking along the embankment without the need for maps or direction. I saw tourists, arms stretched out and cameras in hand, experiencing the city for the first time.<br /><br />
London didn't feel as dark and gloomy as it had when I left exactly fourteen months ago. It felt fresh and new. I loved it.<br /><br />
xox Catherine<br /><br />
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On Friday around 1pm, I headed to the tents at Somerset House to catch the KTZ runway show, tarot-inspired invitation in hand. Let me clarify: I sprinted there in fear of being late - and ended up entering the space, next to the photo pit, right as the lights were dimming and music began. Trippy and atmospheric beats played as models stomped the runway clad in leather, suede, fur, organza, and essentially every other fabric under the moon.<br/><br/>
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There was a clear street style influence to the collection: think 1990's cyber witch meets over-the-top 80's London. Wide-brimmed snap-back hats met blazers and voluminous printed skirts - the patterns and colors of which were inspired by tarot cards. Having some friends who dabble in tarot reading, I even recognized a few phrases that adorned shearling coats and matching knee-height boots. Unsurprisingly, the "Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn" is another reference to magic and occultism, which originated in Great Britain, no less.<br/><br/>
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To prevent the collection from feeling straight out of a Halloween costume catalog (witches, page 6), the occult influences were merged with couture-esque shapes and construction. It was mysterious, but not cheesy, and delightfully over the top. This is true London fashion.<br/><br/>
Photos and review by Catherine Everett<br /><br />
PS Thank you to Kusi and the team at KTZ for inviting me to the show! Much appreciated.<br/><br/>
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Coat - Calvin Klein, sweater - H&M, necklace - thrifted, skirt - Zara, ring - made by me, tights - Primark, shoes - Dolce Vita, purse - Lulu's
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I wore this on Friday to class and a stroll through the park with my friend Alix. I had fallen into a jeans+sweater rut, so I bought these tights from Primark and they're surprisingly wonderful. I tend to loathe Primark, but decided to go in for whatever reason and found these cozy fleece-lined tights (and a jumper which I ended up returning promptly).<br /><br />
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The sweater and skirt are also new... I only desire to wear neutral colors lately, which I guess isn't entirely uncharacteristic. And I promised I'd debut my silver-cast ring on here - voila! I'm hoping I'll have the opportunity to make another piece using casting while I'm here in Scotland.<br /><br />
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Hope all is well!<br /><br />
xox Catherine<br /><br />
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Coat - Calvin Klein, sweater - H&M, skirt - Lulu's, purse, Lulu's, leggings - Hue, boots - Urban Outfitters
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It's been entirely too long. These photos are from Christmas day, so over a month ago. Oops. Time has escaped me once again, but I have an excuse this time: eight days after I wore this, I left the country. I'm in Scotland! Shouldn't be news (especially to anyone who follows me on Twitter and such) but here I am. I've yet to take any outfit photos here, but hopefully I'll get a few snapshots sometime when it's not 1. freezing/windy or 2. rainy. So, good luck to me there, eh?<br /><br />
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Things are going fairly well here so far, with the usual ups and downs that will occur during any set of four weeks regardless of geographic location. I've been in the studio during the better half of the past two weeks, currently working on a silversmithing project that involves raising and forging. I've learned quite a bit already! But, if I'm honest, I really just can't wait to get started with wearable work again. Realized I never posted a photo of the ring I made for my final project last semester... which just shows how little I've been blogging since I barely take it off. I also have yet to get proper photos of the Mackintosh building or anything else in Glasgow, really. Oops.
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xox Catherine<br /><br />
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Jacket - Urban Outfitters, sweater - TJ Maxx, brooch - made by me, skirt - Urban Outfitters, boots - Dolce Vita<br /><br />
And yet again I've unintentionally taken a break from blogging. School has been kicking my ass, and a few situations at home have turned very sour and have left me a bit upset and in an overall glum mood. I figure I'll be able to put that all aside once I leave for Scotland... in just twenty three days! It's totally overwhelming but just the thought of starting the new year - symbolically a fresh start, I suppose - in a different city and country seems like what I need.<br /><br />
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On a more positive note, I made the brooch I'm wearing! It's two pieces of copper riveted together with a paint chip I've doodled on laid inside, then with resin poured over. I made a few similar pieces as well - two pendants and another brooch. For a while I was questioning whether I wanted to continue with jewelry as my concentration, but I've become more comfortable with it. I recently tried lost wax casting for the first time, and I'm very pleased with the result. It's a sterling silver ring - I'll post photos at some point, I promise.<br /><br />
Where does this time keep going?<br /><br />
xox Catherine<br /><br />
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Blazer - Urban Outfitters, necklace - thrifted, sweater - 3.1 Phillip Lim, cuff - antique, ring - self made, jeans - Madewell, shoes - Rachel Comey<br /><br />
This week somehow wasn't as bad as its predecessors; I suppose having classes cancelled three out of five days helped ease my anxieties about coursework, and I learned I've been accepted to study abroad in Scotland next semester! Which is such a huge relief, especially since it's something that caused seemingly infinite stress just two weeks ago.<br /><br />
Since I'm incredibly sentimental, the prospect of leaving the country (again) inspires me to reflect upon my experiences here over the past year that I've been home. I suppose it's been dull compared to my first set of European adventures, but I've made some important decisions and stuck to them. So, that's good. I think I'm ready to head off again.<br /><br />
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Life works out in funny ways.<br /><br />
xox Catherine<br /><br />
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Necklace - thrifted, sweater - TJ Maxx, purse - Lulu's, jeans - Madewell, shoes - Marais USA<br /><br />
I think this is the longest break I've taken from blogging since I've started - and I'll add that it's entirely unintentional. To summarize the past two months of my life in just a few words: I moved into an apartment, I've been incredibly busy with school, managing my coursework with my part-time job, a few awful events have occurred, my trial of Photoshop has expired, and so on. To illustrate that I've been busy/unmotivated to blog, I'll mention that these photos are from 2.5 weeks ago, and I have another set of photos from early September.<br /><br />
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It's crazy how's time flying and it's already a month into autumn. Midterms week has passed, so I'm hoping the stress will temporarily halt. This semester is truly terrible, so far. Over the past two years I've questioned my dedication to and passion for art, and it's only worsening as of late. I'm not one for autumn, but maybe this crisp weather and infinite amounts of tea and baking will make everything better. I can hope, right?<br /><br />
xox Catherine<br /><br />
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Tshirt - C&C California, necklace - from Mindfulnest in Venice, dress (worn as skirt) - Target, shoes - Rachel Comey <br /><br />
I wore a variation of this the other day to go to a hookah lounge with some friends - I ended up ditching the heels and wearing a different white skirt, but the sun had set long before I could take photos of that outfit. Oh well.<br /><br />
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I'm heading off to NYC this morning for a late-summer mini-vacation. Hoping to get in some sightseeing, shopping, and meeting up with a blogger friend! I have just a little more than a week left of summer. It's entirely bittersweet.<br /><br />
Hope all is well!<br /><br />
xox Catherine<br /><br />
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Shirt - Asos, necklace - thrifted, skirt - Forever 21, shoes - We Who See<br /><br />
I wore this on Monday for a brief excursion to the market to pick up some stuff to make japchae/chapchae? I'm not sure how to spell it properly. I was just in the mood to get dressed and wear something I hadn't worn in a while (this shirt). It ended up feeling a little too twee... these shoes are rather feminine, and this shade of purple? blue? isn't exactly bad ass when paired with such. I'm on a quest to find myself again. I feel like my style has become a diluted version of its former self, for which I haven't quite found a solution other than shopping. I'm determined to save my money/not buy so much, but I end up spending it on things like food and a new phone.<br /><br />
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So, an entirely different subject: I'm a bit perturbed with Independent Fashion Bloggers' recent scandal. In case you missed it, here's a recap: IFB contributor Taylor Davies wrote <a href="http://heartifb.com/2012/08/10/bloggers-body-image-are-we-helping-or-hurting-ourselves/">an article that touched upon</a> the lack of successful, high quality blogs written by women who aren't skinny. To quote:<br /><br />
<i>"In order for a more holistic image of fashionable women to permeate the top tier of blogging as well as traditional fashion media, there needs to be a serious commitment to higher-quality content. Plain and simple – there aren’t enough insanely good blogs that are run by these types of women."</i><br /><br />
Taylor <a href="http://heartifb.com/2012/08/17/an-apology-from-taylor-davies/">subsequently apologized</a>, but what really irked me was the <a href="http://heartifb.com/2012/08/14/an-open-letter-to-the-ifb-community/">open letter response</a> from IFB's founder Jennine Jacob. It was entirely dismissive, defensive, and even a tad elitist. I've always imagined IFB as a community that values input from its members, but going on to argue that any opposition is "bullying" is immature and unprofessional. Several people commented on the original post about the lack of the "other" in IFB's posts highlighting professional bloggers, and Jennine simply said the author never said the word "other." But it doesn't have to be explicitly stated; it's a sociological concept that is used to justify the majority's inequality against those who are different (the "other") - in this case, not thin, blonde, white.<br /><br />
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I'm mostly just rambling, but I no longer feel comfortable supporting IFB. To echo the commenters, criticism isn't bullying. Arguing isn't bad. The fashion blogging community skews toward adoration and compliments instead of any sort of criticism. Even something as simple as "I'm not crazy about that dress you're wearing" will often be deemed unwarranted. But isn't the whole point of personal style blogging to keep it personal?<br /><br />
Just my two cents.<br /><br />
xox Catherine<br /><br />
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Necklace - thrifted, shirt - Madewell, skirt - H&M, shoes - Bakers<br /><br />
I'm in need of some new jewelry... not need, obviously, but craving. One perk of going back to school is having metals and ceramics courses this semester; it's been so long since I've worked with either (2 years and 1.25 years, respectively) and I'm a bit too excited to return to my preferred mediums. In the meantime, though, I've been scouring Etsy for electroformed pieces with druzy-type minerals. I'm into organically designed jewelry more than usual; sometimes I drool over bright, costume pieces or anything silver plated, but I'm definitely feeling something more subtle, gold and natural for this fall.
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By the time this is published, I'll probably be at the beach absorbing sun and frolicking in the ocean. Most beaches on the Jersey shoreline are crowded with tourists their fluorescent umbrellas, but it's incredibly calming to be sitting along the water listening to music or reading a book... ignoring the children who have no problem splashing whomever, of course. I seem to have painted a picture of my summer that's entirely lackluster, and while that's not entirely untrue, it just isn't the full story. I've hit several rough patches with my significant other of two years (on and off) and it has me pretty upset. I do mention tidbits of my personal life on here, but I try to stray away from anything too involved or detailed. It's the internet, after all, and despite my online presence I am generally very reserved, especially when it comes to sharing my most personal matters.<br /><br />
On a similar note, I always wonder how accurately my own written words portray my personality and life. It's surprisingly easy to write that everything is always quite peachy, but of course, that isn't always the case for anyone. I also look pretty serious in some of my photos, but I'm usually very silly when I'm around close friends. Conversely, I'm often told I talk/dress in a decidedly proper manner, to which I refute: stoned librarian. It's my alter ego, if I must have one, but my style inspiration regardless. It's late and I'm rambling.
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xox Catherine<br /><br />
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Dress - ASOS, cuffs - antique/thrifted, sandals - Bakers
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Today I went into Bucks County with my aunt to visit the Michener Museum - an art museum in Doylestown featuring a nice collection of works by several local artists - and the nearby Peddler's Village. I was impressed with the museum; I especially liked seeing some of George Nakashima's original work and James Auth's political cartoons. Afterwards, we ate at an Indian restaurant called Cross Culture, which was somehow my first time eating Indian food since returning to the States... it was quite delicious and filling (but not heavy).
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My sister told me I'd love Peddler's Village, but I was actually a bit underwhelmed. There were a few nice shops and the "village" itself was so charmingly beautiful - and peaceful! - but overall the vibe was a little too Martha-Stewart-country-home for my tastes. I did walk away with some delicious jasmine incense, though, and I'm now regretting my decision to not buy an amethyst pendant from the same shop... eh, it happens.
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I have very few complaints about life as of lately, which is nice. Last Thursday I ended up having what I proclaimed to be "the best night of summer so far" at 6am or so following a walk (during which I frolicked and cartwheeled) around my neighborhood. I saw friends I hadn't spent time with since last year, and it was good to catch up and reminisce and whatever else. I've no plans for this week aside from a double shift at work tomorrow and the morning shift on Sunday. I'm hoping to have fun.
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xox Catherine<br /><br />
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Shirt - H&M, skirt - vintage, purse - bracelets - mostly antique, shoes - Rachel Comey
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My posts have become even more sporadic, and I just wish I could say it's because I've been out so much doing so many fun things. I have, but not enough to reduce my time to blog. I went to the beach with my brother, sister, and her boyfriend and forgot to reapply sunscreen after swimming in the ocean. Can I just say swimming - not just wading - in the ocean is a good work out? Yeah. I also ended up a little less pale than usual, so any evident difference in my skin tone is not just imaginary.<br /><br />
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I have only a little more than a month left of summer, which is such a bummer, for lack of a better word. I'm definitely excited to see my friends back at school, but I know I'm going to get my ass kicked academically since I'm taking four studio courses and two other classes. I always have this idea that summer is such a whirlwind of fun and adventures and spontaneity, and sometimes it is. But it hasn't been, for the most part, and I just have my fingers crossed that everything will look up and that I won't mope around quite so much. I've been letting anything and everything get me down, and that's not good.<br /><br />
xox Catherine<br /><br />
P.S. HOW GOOD IS THIS SEASON OF TRUE BLOOD?! Seriously.<br /><br />
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Dress - ASOS (<a href="http://rstyle.me/hn26vcmnzn">similar here</a>), bracelets - thrifted/antique, shoes - Aldo, nail polish - <a href="http://rstyle.me/h6hqhnmnzn">Sally Hansen "Coral Reef"</a> and <a href="http://rstyle.me/h6figamnzn">"White On"</a><br /><br />
I've been bored and have taken a sudden interest in painting my nails... mainly trying to perfect an ombre technique. This is attempt number two. Expect to see three and four sometime soon? My friend/hairstylist Lauren did my hair the other night; it's a bit shorter than what I was hoping for, but I love it regardless. It's so soft and actually has shape again. I think I have a goal hairstyle for whenever my hair is long enough, but it could take a few months.<br /><br />
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I really like how the detail shots came out this time around; I downloaded a few curves from <a href="http://jtrotti.blogspot.com">Julia Trotti</a> and am quite pleased with the results. I know I always say it, but I want to improve my self-portrait photography skills. I might invest in a larger tripod instead of using a Gorrilapod with a stool, and a remote would seem to be a handy addition.<br /><br />
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Not much has been going on in my life - I worked a double on Wednesday, ran into a friend I haven't seen in ages last night, and caught up with another friend over lunch this afternoon. I'm very sentimental and tend to see the past through rose-tinted glasses, but it's always nice to discuss the present while reminiscing over distant memories.<br /><br />
xox Catherine<br /><br />
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Dress - courtesy of <a href="http://www.sugarlipsapparel.com/flat-line-color-block-dress.html">Sugarlips</a>, cuff - thrifted, ring - made by me, purse - Lulu's (similar <a href="http://rstyle.me/ad/4iymnzn">here</a>), shoes - Bakers (similar <a href="http://rstyle.me/ad/c3rsmnzn">here</a>)<br /><br />
Just posting very quickly before I head off to the beach - I wore this on the fourth of July but removed all jewelry upon realizing the weather was going to stay a hot, sticky mess instead of cooling down. My friend's party was fun, if only for how interesting it ended up being. I saw lots of old faces that haven't been present in my life for months (or years, it seems) so it was nice to catch up with a few people.<br /><br />
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How was your holiday?<br /><br />
xox Catherine<br /><br />
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Dress - <a href="http://rstyle.me/ad/gfq4mnzn">Leifsdottir</a>, belt - from a pair of pants, bracelets - thrifted, shoes - Bakers (similar <a href="http://rstyle.me/hc5rtpmnzn">here</a>)<br /><br />
I wore this to work yesterday but didn't have the opportunity to take photos yesterday. That's a lie, actually; I did, but I fell asleep. And I suppose it was slightly different since I wore a cardigan to cover my tattoo and a necklace instead of bracelets.<br /><br />
I think I had only worn this dress twice before - once on the blog, and the other time was when I went out during my first weekend in London. It hangs very loosely and long, so I decided to add some sort of belt. I'd prefer it without the bow (something I managed to do yesterday) but it's just as well, I guess.<br /><br />
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Today was spent lounging around before finally forcing myself to put on proper attire. Later on, I made a pie with my sister - strawberry blueberry, and it is as delicious as it sounds - and cooked spaghetti with mint and zucchini for dinner. I think my life may just revolve around food...<br /><br />
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I'm trying to plan out the next few days - Wednesday will entail a block party (maybe), then heading to my friend's house for fireworks and drinks. It's always entertaining, which is perhaps an understatement; it's terrifying, hilarious, fun, and relaxing all at the same time. By Thursday it seems I'll be off to the beach for the first time this summer (aside from California, of course), and then I resume work on Saturday.<br /><br />
What are your plans for the holiday?<br /><br />
xox Catherine<br /><br />
PS I wonder how long it will take until I stop posing in ways to show off my tattoo...<br /><br />
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Shirt - H&M (similar <a href="http://rstyle.me/hpetrumnzn">here</a>), necklace - made by me, shorts - <a href="http://rstyle.me/heinqamnzn">Cheap Monday</a>, sandals - Bakers (similar <a href="http://rstyle.me/hc5rtpmnzn">here</a>)<br /><br />
I figured I'd try to squeeze in one more post for the month of June, so here you go. I've been having endless lazy weeks where I sleep all day and go out at night, and by the time I actually get dressed it's dark. There's summer for ya. I have work tomorrow, and then I have definite plans for Wednesday, so maybe two posts if I'm feeling generous. Kidding, kind of.<br /><br />
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I'm trying to think of what direction I'd like to move my blog. I've been considering adding weekly food posts - Vegan Food Fridays? - but I don't want to become a lifestyle blog. But I guess it's ultimately up to me as to what I define my blog as. Personal style/outfit of the day/occasional fashion?<br /><br />
I know I'll risk sounding shallow and vapid and materialistic, but I'm feeling uninspired by my wardrobe lately. Perhaps less so since I've emptied four bags' worth of gently worn/old clothing, but it's feeling a little stale. I have ideas, but it's just a matter of being a little less frugal/having the patience to sift through thrift stores. On a similar but contradictory topic, I bought these sandals today. I generally associate Bakers with six inch patent leather stilettos, but these are quite the opposite.<br /><br />
Also, I can't wait to do something with my hair. I want to keep the length but get rid of the bulk, especially towards the ends.<br /><br />
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And to add even more change, I've installed Disqus to replace the Blogger comments. I think it's easier to use, but we'll see. In the mean time, leave your thoughts below.<br /><br /> What would you like to see more of on Silhouette Girl?<br /><br />
xox Catherine<br />
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Most obvious, perhaps, is the new header with labels and social media buttons.<br />
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I've also created a Facebook page for Silhouette Girl - <a href="http://www.facebook.com/SilhouetteGirl">go like it</a>!<br />
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I finally made an <a href="http://thatsilhouettegirl.blogspot.com/p/about-me.html">About Me</a> page.<br />
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xox Catherine<br />
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Top - Monki (<a href="http://rstyle.me/hyygtsmnzn">similar here</a>), shorts - American Apparel (<a href="http://rstyle.me/hjj99hmnzn">similar here</a>), shoes - <a href="http://rstyle.me/ad/c3sqmnzn">Topshop</a> (<a href="http://rstyle.me/heu83imnzn">similar here</a>)<br><br>
I'm particularly excited to share these photos because of a certain addition to my left arm. This shirt isn't most ideal for showing off a new tattoo, but I went out to New Hope with my mom and didn't want any sun to hit it. If you're ever in the Bucks County/Philadelphia area, New Hope is worth a visit... it's a quaint town with an assortment of shops stocking crafts, clothing, art, jewelry, smoking accessories, etc. There's also a ton of restaurants - we ate at a vegan place called Sprig and Vine. After seeing the size of the sandwiches served (mammoth) we decided to split a portobello panini and grilled broccoli. Despite my longtime love of broccoli and recent interest in grilled veggies, I never thought to grill it. It was so tender and flavorful. Added to my mental list of food to make, definitely.<br><br>
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The rest of my week has been rather dull - a few shifts at work, endlessly perusing online sales (I'm looking at you, <a href="http://rstyle.me/ad/cq2nmnzn">Net-A-Porter</a>), making and eating scones to cheer myself up from relationship issues, sleeping too much... perhaps next week, er, this week, I'll actually do something exciting.<br><br>
xox Catherine<br><br>
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Top - H&M (similar <a href="http://rstyle.me/hpetrumnzn">here)</a>, jeans - <a href="http://rstyle.me/g688mumnzn">Asos</a>, cuff - antique, purse - Lulu's (similar <a href="http://rstyle.me/n/9sfmnzn">here</a>), shoes - We Who See<br><br>
I wore this on Friday to start a weekend full of rather spontaneous adventures. I went to dinner with my friend Lauren at a farm-to-table restaurant called Harvest, which is quite good. I ordered a veggie burger and Chinese stir fry, both delicious and filling. After we finished, we met up with some of her friends and my sister, and we were on our way to a magical playground with a wooden castle I've been to a few times before.<br><br>
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We made plans to go on another adventure sometime in the near future, so to my surprise, I was woken up by Lauren telling me we were going to Saint Pete's Village. It's a little historical town out in Chester County by French Creek State Park, and our main purpose of visiting was to climb the rocks along the creek. It was terrifying, but very fun. After a long day of walking, we returned to my house where we ate dinner and contemplated heading into the city for tattoos. We ended up staying here and listening to old music we used to like in middle school, which was pretty fun.<br><br>
She wanted to get a tattoo Sunday morning, so I told her I would accompany her. I had the slight inclination to finally get my first tattoo - something I've been pondering for months? years? - so I brought in a few sketches to the shop (Body Graphics in Philly) and did it. I now have a beautiful poppy located on the underside of my left upper arm. I'm very pleased with how it turned out! I posted a few photos on Tumblr/Twitter, but once it's healed a little I'll be sure to post better ones. And given its location, it's sure to make appearances in my regular photos...<br><br>
How's that for an adventurous weekend?<br><br>
xox Catherine<br><br>
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Necklace - antique, dress - Plenty by Tracy Reese from <a href="http://rstyle.me/ad/gfq2mnzn">Anthropologie</a>, cuff - gift purchased in Saudi Arabia, shoes - <a href="http://rstyle.me/ad/gg36mnzn">Madewell</a><br><br>
Today is oddly bittersweet. My brother graduated from high school today, which has had close to no impact on me other than that it’s been making me think about the past year since I’ve been out of high school. I graduated. I spent a summer frolicking in the sun and doing whatever before I flew off to London. And then I lived there for four months, then I returned. I started my American undergraduate education in suburban Philadelphia, and I finished my first year of university. I went to - and fell in love with - Los Angeles and discussed plans to move there by next summer.<br><br>
I’ve done a lot - it’s been quite a year. But I feel like I’m in the same position I was in on this day in 2011. Only without hometown “friends” I spent time with in years past, and without the excitement of going to a foreign country, obviously. I just want to be somewhere else, several thousand miles west or east.<br><br>
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On another note, I haven't been up to all that much lately. I've been working quite a bit and not doing much else. My summer has been very lazy so far. I'm hoping to go to the beach sometime in the next week or two, but I don't know the likelihood of that actually happening...<br><br>
Well, until later.<br><br>
xox Catherine
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Cardigan - Target, dress - H&M, cuff - antique, shoes - Keds, bag - Lulu's<br><br>
I wore this on my second to last day in Los Angeles, during which I ended up doing one of the stereotypical bus tours. I generally hate acting like a tourist, but I figured it was my only opportunity to actually see Hollywood, Beverly Hills, etc. because neither of my travel companions cared to do so. After a long day of sightseeing I headed back to Venice, where I came across a parking lot full of food trucks... which was the obvious choice for dinner, given my companions' and my varying tastes and dietary habits. I had an interesting - in a good way - veggie sushi burrito, which was essentially a big sushi roll wrapped in rice paper. For dessert, Sweet E's Bakeshop was offering miniature vegan chocolate cupcakes with the best, fudgiest icing ever. It gives me something to aspire to in the realm of baking!<br><br>
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We walked back along Main Street, which is filled with colorful boutiques, shops selling local artisans' work, natural food markets and various eateries. The atmosphere of Venice/Santa Monica is so different from most cities I'm familiar with; if anything, the streets, plants and weather are vaguely reminiscent of my brief stay in Barcelona. But seeing such a popular place - on a Tuesday night, no less - is not something I'm used to. Philly has its own merits, but I fell in love with the little bit of Los Angeles I did see.
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xox Catherine<br>
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Top - <a href="http://rstyle.me/ad/gg36mnzn">Madewell</a>, shorts - Cheap Monday (available at <a href="http://rstyle.me/ad/b8ztmnzn">Karmaloop</a>), shoes - <a href="http://rstyle.me/ad/gg36mnzn">Madewell</a><br><br>
I'm not so thrilled with the quality of these photos, but life goes on, yeah? I wore this last Monday for a bike ride from Venice to Santa Monica, which was my first time riding a bicycle in years. And it was actually quite fun! If I lived out there, I would most definitely own a bike...<br><br>
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I like that these shorts are more skirt-like than shorts. I saved them a while ago on <a href="http://pinterest.com/asilhouettegirl/">Pinterest</a> and finally ended up buying them from Wasteland's brick and mortar Santa Monica location. They're probably going to be worn to death this summer, since they're so comfy - almost to the extent of most pajamas - and flowy and nonconstricting and everything desired for hot weather attire. Also worth mentioning is this top that I'd stalked on Madewell's website for some time before it sold out. It's kind of a modified version of the classic Breton stripes, which is quite nice.<br><br>
After returning from Santa Monica, I headed to Seed Kitchen - a vegan restaurant in Venice - for seitan pepper steak and their amazing pomme fries. They are literally the best french fries I've ever had, and the restaurant is like a vegan fast food joint which is really cool. In Philly we have Blackbird Pizzeria and a few other vegetarian/vegan spots, but there's so much variety in the Venice area. Fresh veggie tacos, tofu scramble, endless varieties of sorbetto and even gelato, food trucks offering veggie sushi burritos and miniature cupcakes with decadent, fudgy chocolate icing... amazing.<br><br>
xox Catherine<br />
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Cardigan - my sister's, shirt - H&M, jeans - <a href="http://rstyle.me/ad/gg37mnzn">Madewell</a>, bag - LuLu's, shoes - Marais USA via <a href="http://rstyle.me/ad/4b4mnzn">ModCloth</a><br><br>
I wore this yesterday after walking around in Venice all day... during which I came across Seed Kitchen, which is a vegan cafe, maker of the best french fries ever, and where I discovered the glory of blueberry scones. Seriously, why have I never tried them before? I bought three. That's how good they were. My sister and her boyfriend wanted to go to the Santa Monica Pier, so I put jeans on - it's a little chilly at night here - and watched the solar eclipse. I took a few cool photos... maybe I'll post them soon. I then went to the Third Street Promenade and other surrounding areas. I had a scoop of strawberry sorbet and proceeded to wander in and out of shops, including Wasteland, which is very superb.<br><br>
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I've been conjuring plans in my head to live out here. I figure they're probably not going to work out, but with my dream school still out of reach, I have no qualms about transferring to a school here. Or perhaps trying to get an internship/job and living here next summer...<br><br>
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xox Catherine<br>
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Cardigan - my sister's, top - <a href="http://rstyle.me/ad/gg36mnzn">Madewell</a>, cuff - antique, shorts - American Apparel, shoes - Marais USA (via <a href="http://rstyle.me/ad/4b4mnzn">ModCloth</a>)<br><br>
I mentioned upcoming travels to Los Angeles... and here I am. I'll be in Venice (and wherever else in the vicinity!) for the next few days. We arrived at LAX Friday morning, then visited my uncle's apartment before heading over to Malibu for the afternoon. I wanted to swim, but as it turns out, it is quite chilly and windy. I left the beach shivering and hung out in the area for a while. Later on we finally made it to our hotel, which is actually quite nice. There's a small gallery in the lobby; I'm sold. We went over to the Venice Ale House (with huge appetites) and all left incredibly satisfied. I ordered a veggie taco - my first taco ever - and it was very, very delicious. I spotted an moon-like orb in the sky, which turned out to be part of the set of an indie film. Upon asking an observer, we also discovered Californication was shooting just two blocks away.<br><br>
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Today we ate brunch while sitting in the sun at a small cafe (Figtree Cafe) and ended up slightly sunburned. Oh well, the food was delicious - I had a tofu scramble and what was easily the best green tea I've ever drank. We walked along the Venice boardwalk, wandering in and out of shops and passing numerous herbal medical healing centers - only in California, right? I was pleased to find an American Apparel Outlet store... normally I'm not a huge fan of the brand for its questionable CEO and overpriced items, but I did walk out with this pair of shorts. They're significantly shorter than what I'd normally wear, but the high waist keeps it a little less denim underwear-esque. Or so I like to think.
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After laying on the beach, we cleaned ourselves up and walked along Abbot Kinney Boulevard, where we ate (Abbot's Habit), browsed shops and galleries (Very Venice Art Gallery) and discussed wishful plans to move to Venice. I'm quite satisfied with the day, and I can't say I really want to return home... it's so beautiful and dream-like here. It's essentially everything I imagined California to be - endless beaches with palm trees, organic cafes scattered about, sky-high rent prices, chain-link fences covered in desert flowers, the dodgy nighttime surroundings with questionable characters.
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xox Catherine<br><br>
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