Tuesday, June 12, 2012

apple pie

First things first, I'm rocking the side pony today. Yupp, I'm pretty proud of myself. It's my Summer 2012 goal to single-handedly bring back the side pony trend (and consequently make mankind a bit cooler). Today is day one. I expect that by the end of next week, side ponies will be everywhere. Get your scrunchies ready!
 
 
It was fairly chilly out today and I was poorly dressed for the weather. I also realised that I should've saved this outfit for the 4th of July (I'm your All-American sort, clearly) but I was too anxious to wear these shorts. I found them at a thrift shop a few weeks ago. They gap way too much in the back and I hate pockets with flaps, so I may have to do some renovations to them....but considering they were something around $0.75, I won't complain! I've been trying to put myself on a budget, especially now that I've cut back my hours at work, but it isn't working. Like I mentioned with the earrings a couple posts ago, I always find an excuse to treat myself...
 
 
I'm also wearing a new-to-me shirt from the second hand store and my go to saddle shoes. I'm probably driving ya'll (SEE? All-American!) crazy with these shoes, since I seem to wear them constantly. I've come to realise that most of my shoes (aka all but 3 pairs) cater to cooler weather. I suppose it's a Minnesotan thing.
 
I just wanted to say thanks to everyone who wrote such beautifully thought out repsonses to my New Year's Resolution: Part Two post. It was lovely to read them all and I hope that it made some of you readers think about their own reactions to feminism or to society's representation of the ideal female. We live in a culture full of mixed messages and sometimes it's hard to find your way. In furthering my feminist education, I've bought a new book called "Transforming a Rape Culture." I've heard really good things about it and the topic hits close to home, so I'm really looking forward to reading what's inside. Even a summary I read of it gave me an equal mix of chills and passionate anger.
 
Till next time friends, start rockin' those side ponies xx

8 comments:

Anonymous said...

love your confidence in the side pony. When I was probably six I wore a insane side pony to my dance class like the ponytail was right above my ear practically. I lived in NYC when I was little and we were riding the subway to my lesson and some teenager jerk said "does she really think that ponytail looks good". keep in mind I was like six and was traumatized and never wore my side pony again :( glad to see you rocking it though! looks very cute

Anonymous said...

p.s let us know how that book is!

Unknown said...

I love the side pony tail! I was wearing a low one once in a while last semester. I definitely think you can rock it and make it a comeback. I'll probably be rocking one too when the weather gets too hot for my hair to be down.
I'm loving your new shorts paired with the button-down shirt too. And those shoes look cute with everything!

Aletheia said...

Oh, love these pics so much! The outfit is perfect and that shoes are to die for!

tori_bobs said...

I wear a low side pony to work! Don't like having my hair up, so that's my compromise :) V v cute look! Also lovin' the shoes , looking to purchase a pair of my very own :D

Jul said...

I love the side ponytail on you :) and those saddle shoes...my gosh, I want! I love this whole outfit <3
Life is a romantic poem

Kirby A. said...

Treat yourself greatly! Even if its something small! I love to do it :) I was just looking at saddle shoes before you started wearing yours again, and I was like "OMG CHLOE!" jealous! I actually found them online from payless they make them for adults now too! Your so dang cute!

Priya said...

Chloe if my curls were as adorable as yours I would definitely rock the side pony more often! Mine just kinda suck. I have two shirts identical to that (and I know that's been your favorite so maybe I'm just copying you) but I love them both. So classic and perfect.