So sorry about the ever-changing photo quality on this blog. The weather has been on and off around here and today it was definitely off, except during a 30-minute window while I was away from home and the boyfriend/photographer. Sadface. (yes, I’ve started using that expression in my everyday lingo)
I love the tutu skirt. It’s from H&M and it was the last one in the store that was remotely in my size range. I had to beg the sales assistants to let me steal it off a mannequin. (By the way, one of the most awkward experiences of my life. It felt like I was completely violating the mannequin while the people around me stared. Kind of surreal in a weird way.) Awkward incident #1.
Still though, the skirt is dangerously short… as in, I should not go outside in it without a pair of shorts or something underneath (which there is, fyi). Still, wearing this with a pair of thigh highs incited some pretty, um, lewd behavior (and believe me, I’m so not that girl.). Several catcalls later, I was left regretting my decision to wear the skirt without completely opaque leggings underneath for more obvious coverage. Awkward incident #2
Also, I was recognized on the bus today by a Chictopia user! If you’re reading this, I’m so sorry if I seemed unfriendly and cold! It was just really unexpected as something like that had never happened to me before (it was actually kind of exciting)! I was just kind of embarrassed by the fact that I hadn’t really done my hair or makeup before leaving the house! Awkward incident #3!!
How the conversation went, more or less:
Her: Hey, are you on Chictopia?
Me: Um, yeah.
Her: Yeah, I think I’ve seen you on there. I really like it.
Me: Yeah, I write for CoedUgly.
Her: I know.
(awkward silence)
Me: ::turns back to playing Pokemon on my DS::
How the conversation should have gone, were I a less awkward person:
Her: Hey, are you on Chictopia?
Me: Um, yeah.
Her: Yeah, I think I’ve seen you on there. I really like it.
Me: Yeah, I write for CoedUgly.
Her: I know.
Me: Awesome! My name’s Wendy, by the way. Nice to meet you.
Her: Yeah, my name is _____. Nice to meet you too.
Me: So what kinds of articles would you like to see in the future? How did you find out about Chictopia? What’s your username so I can look you up? You have really cute hair, by the way. I was kind of jealously staring at the back of your head before you came over to talk to me. Blah blah blah blah non-awkward. Okay, see you around, maybe! Bye!
D: I suck. So, girl on the 51 bus with really cute hair, consider this a “missed connection” post, and message me or comment so I can adequately apologize and/or converse. I’m actually really friendly when I’m not reeling from shock. :) So yeah, pic #3 is of me with awkwardface.
Oh, and kind of random, but I really liked this Urban Outfitters window display. The concept of their sale being a Yard Sale is super cute.
This is probably too long of a post already, so I’ll end by saying that I’m really excited to be hanging out in SF tomorrow with Claire and Lily (my co-interns at Chictopia), and one of the most fashionable 14-year-olds I know. ;)
