My New Years Resolution

I'm not really one to make New Years resolutions. If there is something in your life you think you need to change, you should do it when it comes to mind instead of waiting.

My only New Years resolution is to find/make this t-shirt because it is so fitting:

When A Shirt Is More Than Just A Shirt

Back in the day, my sister wore grandpa clothes. She would call it retro, I call it grandpa clothes. She even had a pair of pants that once belong to my deceased great-grandfather that Krissie referred to as Ommie* pants. Sorry, I'm getting a little off track here. Once at Value Village with Maryanne, I happened to see a Levi's work shirt at the end of the rack in the men's section. It was an extra-small men's, still had the tags on it, fit me perfectly and was only $5. Mary and the girl at the till were jealous of my awesome find.


Cutest sisters ever! and the famous shirt

At the time when I bought the shirt, I was really skinny due to my food allergies. Everything I ate made me sick so it was difficult to even maintain my weight let alone put on weight. Eventually I started feeling better and was able to gain weight. It was bittersweet when the work shirt was too small for me to wear: I was so thankful to be feeling well enough to put on weight but sad since this kind of shirt wasn't made anymore. From the original store tags, it was from the late 70s or early 80s when work shirts were supa tight. Since then I ever never found a button-up shirt that fits me so well.


Inspired by the article When A Coat Is More Than Just A Coat: How Certain Articles Of Clothing Take On A Special Meaning - Jezebel. I want to read your stories of your favourite article of clothing. Post the story (or the link to the story) in the comments. If you write a story on your own blog, I'd appreciate if you linked back to me!

* Great-grandfather's name was Omund. At least it wasn't Ommie gotch which another member of our family "inherited". Note to Krissie: Dodged that bullet, eh?

Debra Jackson on Dollar Palace

From a news story on towntalk.com, serving the Alexandria-Pineville area of Louisiana:

YOU KNOW YOU GREW UP IN THE 80's IF...

Another forward from Krissie...

1. You've ever ended a sentence with the word "PSYCHE".
2. You watched the Pound Puppies. (or owned one)
3. You can sing the rap to the "Fresh Prince of Belair" [Now this is a story...]
4. You wore biker shorts under your skirts and felt stylish.
5. You yearned to be a member of the Baby-sitters club and tired to start a club of your own.
6. You owned those Strawberry Shortcake pals scented dolls.
7. Two words: M.C. Hammer
9. If you ever watched "Fraggle Rock".
10. You had plastic streamers on your handle bars.
11. When it was actually worth getting up early on a Saturday to watch cartoons.
13. You wore a pony tail on the side of your head.
14. You saw the original "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" on the big screen.
15. You made your mom buy one of those clips that would hold your shirt in a knot on the side.
17. You played the game "MASH" (Mansion, Apartment, Shelter, House) with friends at school.
18. You wore Jordache jean jacket and you were proud of it.
19. L.A. Gear.....
20. You wanted to change your name to "JEM" in Kindergarten.
21. You remember reading "Tales of a fourth grade nothing" and all the Ramona books.
22. You know the profound meaning of "WAX ON, WAX OFF"
23. You wanted to be a Goonie.
24. You ever wore, fluorescent, if you will, clothing.
25. You can remember what Micheal Jackson looked like before his nose fell off...
26. You have ever pondered why Smurfette was the only female smurf.
27. You took Lunch Pales to school.
28. You remember the CRAZE, then the BANNING of slap bracelets.
29. You still get the urge to say "NOT" after every sentence.
30. You remember Hypercolor t-shirts.
31. You thought Sheera and He-Man should hook up.
33. You thought your childhood friends would never leave because you exchanged friendship bracelets.
34. You ever owned a pair of Jelly-Shoes.
35. After you saw Pee-Wee's Big Adventure you kept saying "I know what you are, but what am I?"
36. You remember "I've fallen and I can't get up"
37. You remember going to the skating rink before there were in-line skates.
38. You ever got seriously injured on a Slip and Slide.
39. You have ever played with a Skip-It.
40. You had or attended a birthday party at McDonalds.
41. Don't worry, be happy
44. You wore like, EIGHT pairs of socks over tights with high top Reeboks.
45. You wore socks scrunched down. (aka slouchies!)
46. "Miss MARY MARY MACK, all dressed in BLACK BLACK BLACK"
47. You remember boom boxes vs cd players.
48. You remember watching both "Gremlins" movies.
49. You remember watching Rainbow Bright and My Little Pony Tales
51. You remember Alf, the lil furry brown alien from Melmac.
53. You remember New Kids on the Block when they were cool.
54. You knew all the characters names and their life stories on "Saved By the Bell", the ORIGINAL class.
55. You know all the words to Bon Jovi - SHOT THRU THE HEART.
56. You collected "Garbage Pail Kids" cards.

Girls, I need your help!!!!!

Tomorrow Ken Dryden is talking at my school about Canada and the future. Keeping mind that the other people there will be university students, what do I wear? If I can overcome my social awkwardness I'd like to be able to talk to him after. So what do I wear to not look like the old lady who has come back to university but serious enough to approach a hockey hero / politician? I'm puzzled.

Socks are for Chumps

I know I'm in the minority but I love winter -- everything is so pretty. The cold weather doesn't bother me and it is the only time of the year that I can breath when I'm outside. The only thing I hate about winter is I have to wear socks. I'd have to say they are in the top ten things I hate -- some where below evil dictators and above capitalism. You read it right, I hate socks more than capitalism. I'm considering leaving a pair of flip flops at the university so I only have to wear socks during labs and coming to and from school.

Tim Gunn and Mo Rocca on Polygamist Style

You Go Girl

Emma Thompson Fights Miramax's Weight-Loss Demands, NYMag.com, "The Cut", 2/25/08,4:57 PM

Most Fun Photo Shoot Ever

To promote his upcoming movie, SI interviewed Will Ferrell for their swimsuit issue. You need a swimsuit model so get the one with the sense of humour to pull it off.

The Fug and the Fab

NYmag's 100 Most Fabulous Looks for Fall/Winter '08 from NY Fashion Week - including two looks from a Project Runway designer.


Even more amusing is NYMag's 100 Most Hideous Looks for Fall/Winter '08 from NY Fashion Week - vibrant plaids! yeti arms! paratrooper wear!

It is like Christmas twice a year...

New York Fashion week is once again upon us. The Fugly Girls are back posting for New York Magazine's fashion blog.

I know I should be asleep but...

I had to tell you my seamed nylons arrived today courtesy of her Majesty's mail. That's right fellow babies, they're imported from England. Not only are they seamed nylons but they are seamed nylons for the big and tall girl.

Blogger's note: I'm not awake from excitement, I'm awake with a case of the "too much homework". That seems to be going around lately. I'm allergic to eggs so I couldn't get the shot for it.

I need a Putin shirt

The U.S.S.R. Is Back (on Clothing Racks), Natasha Singer, Published: November 27, 2007
Young and trendy Muscovites are in the throes of nostalgia for the staples of Soviet childhoods.

This is the worst day to look and feel unattractive.* I have a friend who is has a custom formal wear business and as a favour I am in a fashion show tonight. For the last six months or so I've had problems with really bad acne all over my neck and of course it is beyond horrible today. In addition to that I have no idea how to do my newly short hair. Argh. Also, my eyes are completely blood shot from my contacts that I have been wearing all the time.** I'm praying for a valid reason not to go.
It is a very strange occurrence for me to be treated sole on how I look at these fashion shows. People talk to you like you don't even have a thought in your head, no different than a mannequin.

* I realize I am a complete Debbie Downer lately but without Horatio Sanz wiping his eyes with waffles.
* *Yes, I realize that flushing your glasses down the toilet is funny to those of who are not unemployed and need new glasses. Even when it happened I was half laughing an crying. Now that since my eyes hurt so much from my contacts, it is no laughing and more crying.

Bargain

I bought a champagne coloured cotton sun dress for $8.22. I thought it was going to be $10.70 (on clearance) but it had been reduced further. Now I need a cardigan for it.

Care Bear Countdown, 4, 3, 2, 1

I bought Care Bear jammies yesterday.

Vanity, Thy Name is Woman*

I have this problem where when my finger nails are long I become so vain it becomes a serious distraction. Right now my nails are the longest they have ever been and this past weekend I gave myself a french manicure. It is the best job I have ever done. My nails are so pretty! Serious distraction time. I pretend to listen to what people are saying but I'm really thinking "I wonder if they've noticed my nails?" Sometimes I catch a glimpse of them and I can't stop staring.

Years ago I was at a convenience store, trying to navigate the aisles. I put my hand on a young man's back as I said "Excuse me". Just then I got distracted by my nails and my hand lingered on his back a little too long. I think I gave him the wrong idea. I need to write a book "She Just Not That Into You -- She's Just Vain About Her Nails".

*This is not the first time I've modified this quote. My football coach of a Grade 12 English teacher was very amused by the discovery that I had anonymously left "Stupidity, thy name is man" on the chalkboard across the hall.
Other considered titles: "I'm So Vain, I Know this Song is About Me"; "Vanity, Vanity, All is Vanity"; "Ecclesiastical Dilemma".

Right now my mom is shaking her head and rolling her eyes (possibly saying "Oh brother"). And yes, I do realize how late it is.

America's Next Top Model: Groundhog's Day Edition

I was watching a rerun of ANTM and every time the show returned from commercial it started over again. The third time the show started at the beginning I gave up.

Note for Top Models

Yes, your family and friends will find out what you are doing because YOU ARE ON NATIONAL TV.


ETA: I apologize Potential Top Models for my sister's finickiness. I'm sorry, I'll use smaller words. Let me start again: I'm sorry girls that might be a top model in the future, my sister doesn't believe in you like I do. You will always be a top model in my heart.

The Reigning Queen of Awesomeness

I bow to the aweseomeness of my sister, QWoP, on her prediction for America Next Top Model's winner. As promised, I would proclaim her greatness if she was right and I was wrong.