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bright side dweller
brightsidedweller.blogspot.com
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I'm a queer girly feminist hoping to encourage body love and fight against harmful stereotypes, one outfit at a time! I'm an advocate, a future doula, and a dork.
#14161 in All , #2147 in General Fashion

Outfit log: Tucked or Untucked

I snagged this wool pencil skirt at Out of the Closet recently, and couldnt wait to wear it. Occasion: Work + Chillin with Bob, January 26th Outfit details: blouse - moth, thrifted necklace - cost pl...

3 days ago

Outfit log: Wacky Magic

This is one of those outfits that I thought of in the shower, and wondered if it would be too wacky or perhaps magical. And when I threw it together, I realized it was the latter... Occasion: Workin ...

5 days ago

Outfit log: Sheathy

Happy Friday! Oooh this week has been a doozy. Been super busy at work, but also productive and on top of shit, so that feels good. Also had to deal with my car being broken into (smashed window, sto...

03 feb 12

Outfit log: Leia meets Spock

I spent a lazy afternoon the weekend before last watching Star Trek, ya know... the 2009 movie, with my neighbor Tracey and friend Dee. Occasion: Burritos/Star Trek (2009), January 21st Outfit detail...

01 feb 12

Outfit log: Pink and Red

Happy Monday, yall! How was your weekend? Mine was pretty awesome, with a nice combo of indulgence and productivity. Some highlights: Happy hour + mingling Assisted my third patient through part of t...

30 jan 12

Outfit log: Cowling

Double the outfit pics today, peeps! First... with the blazer. Occasion: Workin it, January 11th Outfit details: sweater - french connection via tjmaxx pants - the limited moccasins - minnetonka via ...

27 jan 12

Outfit log: The Importance of Experimenting

Do you know what the main difference is between my clothing choices now and before I started blogging? Taking style risks. Playing around with trends and proportions and personalities outfits exude. ...

25 jan 12

Outfit log: Pencil Skirts and Running

I used to have this wild idea that I couldnt "pull off" pencil skirts. I wrote them off as being the wrong shape for me, and not a flattering option. But coming around to an appreciation for ...

23 jan 12

Outfit log: Welcome to MAC!

Or... Welcome to Aveda! Or... Thanks for joining my improv group! Wearing all black makes me feel kind of like an imposter, and also kind of like a BAD ASS. Occasion: Workin it (though not at Aveda o...

20 jan 12

Outfit log: Karaoke Birthday (not mine)

Oops, meant to line this up to post yesterday, but then I got sick on Tuesday and didnt want to do anything but watch Battlestar Gallactica all damn day. And then I did the same damn thing again yest...

19 jan 12

Outfit log: Purple & Brown

Not so much to say about this ensemble, other than: I have a lot of purple in my wardrobe; purple and brown dont always feel right together, but I think it works; and I may have just been telling mys...

16 jan 12

Outfit log: Hawaiian Burst

Theres nothing like an island print to bring some color and life into a dreary day. I did regret my decision to go bare legged on my commute home, though. The skirt is really a glorified slip, a...

13 jan 12

Outfit log: For the Shoes

I promised Id be sharing real camera outfit shots featuring my new favorite shoes, and here they are! Occasion: Workin it, January 3rd Outfit details: skirt - nordstrom top - h&m necklace - modcl...

11 jan 12

Outfit log: B&W for NYE

It just so happens that this next outfit I had lined up to share with you was black and white, just in time for Everybody, Everywhere! Occasion: New Years Eve, 2011 Outfit details: handed down sequin...

11 jan 12

Outfit log: Layered Look + Weekend

Heres an outfit from one of two days I worked between time off for Christmas and New Years. Occasion: Workin it, December 28th Outfit details: handed down dress swapped vintage blouse cost plus neckl...

09 jan 12

Outfit log: Christmas

I didnt spend my entire trip drinking. Between Christmas eve and Christmas day my mom, her hubs, and I watched four holiday movies: Love Actually, Bad Santa, Its a Wonderful Life, and Elf. Bad Santa ...

06 jan 12

Outfit log: Billys Bar

The night before I left IL, my step sister drove up to Springfield so my mom and her dad could take care of her kiddos while she took me to her favorite bar. And proceeded to get me druuuuuunk. Occas...

04 jan 12

Outfit log: Candy Cane

The mime shirt returns! This time, as part of my office holiday party ensemble. Occasion: Work + Office Holiday Party, December 9th Outfit details: thrifted striped boat neck tee h&m belt th...

28 dec 11

Outfit log: Scored Swapping

Sooo... you saw what I wore the the swap; now here are some of my new items! Occasion: Workin it, December 6th Outfit details: banana republic cords swapped jcrew belted cardigan swapped brown/cream ...

23 dec 11 1 person likes this

Outfit log: What to Wear to a Clothing Swap

I mentioned recently that clothing swaps are the bomb. But what should one wear to one? Occasion: Work + Small Clothing Swap, December 1st Outfit details: handed down f21 dress hue leggings minnetonk...

21 dec 11

Outfit log: Wannabe

Do you know what today is? No, not just five days until Christmas... Its the first day of Hanukkah! I may not be an official Member of the Tribe (nor religious at all), but I grew up celebrating Jewi...

20 dec 11 1 person likes this

Outfit log: Like New

Its easy for me to think of gaps in my jewelry collectio n, since as Im getting dressed Ill think "if I only had a ____ _____, this outfit would be fantastic!" Lately its been red ne...

19 dec 11

Outfit log: Mimey

Soooooo... it didnt quite hit me until I got to work how mime-tastic this ensemble was. Occasion: Workin it, November 29th Outfit details: thrifted boat neck striped top h&m vest limited wide leg...

16 dec 11

Outfit log: Not Quite Right

Confession: I do not get how to wear ankle booties (boots?). Im currently long-term borrowing a pair from my girl, Sadie, and when trying to sport them recently forgot who I was and came up with this...

14 dec 11

Outfit log: Red Leopard

My former boss hosted a lovely dinner party the weekend before Thanksgiving. Ive mentioned Amy before... shes the bomb. She was not only a super boss, but continues to be a great friend and mentor. I...

12 dec 11

Outfit log: Flower Power

I spotted this dress in my aunts closet while rummaging through to see if there was anything she might not want anymore (without asking, so rude!), and I gasped! Holy 90s amazingness. Occasion: Mani/...

09 dec 11

Outfit log: Breaking My Own Rules

So... I paid full thrift price ($7.50 I think?) for this dress, which originally was from Charlotte Russe. Occasion: Workin it, November 16th Outfit deets: thrifted charlotte russe dress jcrew outlet...

07 dec 11

I Love the Muppets

Back in college a few friends and I had a thing we called "Muppet Mondays" where wed get together, wear silly glasses, eat cookies (perhaps with illicit ingredients?), and watch an episode of...

06 dec 11

Outfit log: The Thrifting Gods Have Been Good To Me

Check out this tweed Benetton skirt that I scored for less than 5 bones! Occasion: Workin it, November 17th Outfit deets: gap outlet long sleeve white v-neck handed down tiffany & co necklace thr...

05 dec 11

Outfit log: Free Clothes

Oops, hope my title wasnt misleading. Im not giving away free clothes. Just alerting you to the fact that most of this ensemble entered my wardrobe without the exchange of moolah. Occasion: Workin it...

02 dec 11

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