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Sunrise, Sunset

12/8/2016

It's rad granny, y'all! Everyone's (Maybe? Hopefully? I dunno) favorite hipster granny is back. Hehe. :P What? Oh, I'm just on my way to a knitting class. We're going to be making large...erm...well, rather phallic objects and yarn bombing a rival hipster neighborhood. I can't wait to see the looks on those idiots' faces when they see our amazing creations hanging out in their trees and obstructing bike racks.

Yeah. That's what you get! Brought this on yourselves. Stop crowding our brew pubs and hogging the seats at our super secret French brunch spots! Can't even get a decent crepe, anymore. Gah! >:[~

Stay on your side of town! Sons of bitches. OK. Now, where was I? Oh yeah, rad granny! Yay! :DDD So, this outfit is an artful remix. Nothing new, except the combination of garments. I wanted to bring the hipster granny vibe pretty hard and I figured I couldn't go wrong with a knitted sweater with a doily collar. I added a chunky vintage cardigan that could have very well belonged to someone who no longer exists on this Earth. Yeah. I'm walking around town wearing dead people's clothes. o_O Gangsta.

I love the contrast of red and orange. The colors instantly remind me of a sunset. So, I added the sweater skirt for a colorful twist and additional contrast in texture. I finished with some dead guy's fancy shoes and a cat hat just to up the quirk factor and there you have it: a hipster granny power suit of sorts. Yarn bombs away, y'all. Yarn bombs away. Hahaha. またね！(Until next time!) <3 ^___^ <3

Thrifted - Black Cat Hat (Gift), Brown Tortoise Cat Eye Glasses (Swap Group),
Vintage Brown Cardigan, ModCloth Black Satchel (Sale), ModCloth
Black Tights (Sale) & Vintage Men's Wingtip Tassel Loafers
c/o Trendy Fine - Red Sweater w/ Oversized Collar
ASOS - Orange High Waisted Sweater Skirt

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Grand Central Station

12/6/2016

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Grand Central Station. Yes, that iconic, historic, majestic (and all other adjectives ending in -ic) hub in Manhattan is the inspiration for today's outfit. You see, I've only been to New York once. I was maybe 12 or 13, at the time. It was terrifying. Absolutely terrifying. The congested streets and sidewalks; the noise pollution; the yelling; the incredibly fast pace of everyone and everything...it horrified me. =[

You see, I grew up in a small town in Texas called, Garland. At the time of the trip, the population in Garland was just under 180,000. It was (and still is) a sleepy, small, quiet and predominately white suburban town. Now, in contrast, Manhattan had a population of...ohhh...let's see...1.5 million. Yeah. o_0 I had never seen so many people and so much diversity in my entire life. So, I didn't really have time to feel the magical wonder and excitement about New York City that is often portrayed in movies and on television. Haha. I was just an introverted little girl coping with a wealth of external stimuli.

I remember seeing the Statue of Liberty through a chain link fence. I remember riding my first cable car. I remember spending a lot of time with my family and friends of the family. It was during the holiday season, you see. :P Oddly enough, the one memory that stands out for me--the one that I can recall with particularity and vivid color is probably the saddest non-encounter I've ever had. Brace yourselves.

I remember being pulled by the hand through a crowd on a busy sidewalk. The hand belonged to a friend of the family who had taken me and my brothers out sightseeing. She gripped my hand tightly so as to avoid losing me in the melee and I found myself gliding past a screaming and crying man. His eyes were so blue. They were the biggest, bluest most beautiful eyes I had ever seen. They were so bright and filled with sorrow. He was homeless, you see. He shouted at people to help him. I remember locking eyes with him and trying to break free of the grip on my hand. I wanted to help the man. Everyone else just walked by him and ignored him. I couldn't understand how anyone could be so callous. I remember looking back at him for what felt like an eternity as the hand pulled me farther away.

Yeah. It was f*cking bleak, you guys! Hehe. Now, more than a decade later, I feel myself yearning to return to New York City. I've always felt like I was destined to live in such a rich and diverse environment. I'm not that terrified little girl, anymore. I'm thirsty for challenges and new experiences.
I feel eager to go back and experience the wonderful things about the city, while striving to be cognizant of the fact that darkness dwells there, too. I believe that I will be able to go back there, one day. When I do, I would love to visit Grand Central Station. I imagined the hustle and bustle at the station during the holiday season---the swirls of dark grey, brown and black. I endeavored to create an outfit that would stand out in that environment. I pictured myself in the middle of the station--colors in focus while everything around me is a whirling blur of neutral colors. No fear. I wanted to show my boldness.

So, yeah. I guess this is my way of saying, "New York, hello. Hi. Yeah. It's been awhile. I grew up! You might not even remember me, but I remember you. So, let's jam! I'm eager to get to know you." <3

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Thrifted - Brown Tortoise Cat Eye Glasses (Swap Group), Vintage Houndstooth Dress (Swap Group), ModCloth Black Tights (Sale), ModCloth Brown Satchel (Sale) & Vintage Men's Cap Toe Oxfords
c/o Oasap - Blue/Green Plaid Skirt & Reversible Plaid Blanket Scarf
Good Style Shop (Local) - Vintage Oversized Men's Yellow Cardigan

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Hi! I'm Anna <3

I'm fond of artistic fashion, esoteric music, retro games (the older the platform, the better), delectable noms, good libations, my Maine Coon, Bonaparte, and my Tabby, Winsome.

Also, I attended university in Hyogo Prefecture and I am proficient in Japanese.

もし、あなたは日本語が話せる、あたしに日本語で話て下さい！練習が必要だ！*^_^*

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