I think this skirt may be one of my most worn pieces in my closet. It was one of those things I got back in high school on a whim, but never wore it because I never wore skirts... or leather. I have quite a few of those things that I bought in high school because I thought they were cool but never knew how/had the confidence to wear them in public. Luckily I'm a pack rat and I keep things way too long, so a few of those things from high school made it until now. I actually just discovered a dress I thrifted in high school in the closet of my old room. I'm going to try and style it, but I'm in the process of orchestrating a closet purge, so it may get swept away before then.
top (romper)/thrifted :: skirt/thrifted :: shoes/thrifted :: necklace/gift
I found a couple goose feathers on the ground and it reminded me of when I was little and I would collect goose feathers to make native headdresses and dream catchers. A little trivia fact about me: I'm part Alaska Native– specifically, Aleut. Aleuts are one kind of Alaska Native (there are quite a few: Athabaskan, Tlingit, Inuit, etc.) Aleuts are native to the Aleutian islands, which is one of the most hostile places on earth to live, in my opinion. The Bering Sea is an unforgiving place. If you ever watch Deadliest Catch on Discovery Channel, that tiny chain of islands jutting into the frigid sea is the Aleutians. My grampa grew up on Bristol Bay and used to mush dogs solo across hundreds of miles of frozen tundra and commercial fish as a young boy.
Even though I really didn't have time for it tonight, I got sucked into doing html stuff on the ol' blog. I moved my navigation from the left sidebar to the top, in order to make room for some more Winnebago-related info in my left sidebar. I'm pretty committed to just keeping the one blog and integrating the Brave here, rather than trying to make a whole new blog just for the trip. I don't have the time to take care of a whole other blog! So, I'm trying to gradually work in some travel-y things. I really want a map in my sidebar to show where I'm traveling. I put one in there from Google Maps for the time being, I'll probably do some more research on the map thing, but I like having it there. It's making me want to go places so I can update it! I don't want that little needle stuck in Anchorage! It'll be fun when the needle starts moving do a different place on a regular basis...
34 musings:
Love your huraches
that's so cool you're part Aleut!
i am a Deadliest Catch fanatic! :D old thrift finds like that are the best, aren't they?? great skirt!
Yoah, i don't think I've ever seen you wear neon?! I Like!
But you know what I like even more than your 80's throwback (that's a good thing) is your curly fringe! I'm not sure of you wear it like this alot (i've never noticed before) but it's so cute and natural like this! Please wear it like this more often, k?
Your layout changes look great!
So cool you're Aleut -- I lived in Adak for awhile when my dad was in the Navy. I was there until I was about 4, so I have lots of faint memories of going on day trips with my family with our Jeep to see some mountains/take photos.
I'm glad you kept that skirt from high school! Like you, I had a lot of thrift purchases that I thought were awesome, but never had the courage to style. Unfortunately, I think I donated them all, but I may have to take a little trip to my mom's house and see if I can find some things again...:)
I'm the same way with clothes - I have so many from so long ago that I swear I will wear one day! You have some pretty cool family lineage - thanks for sharing.
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The light in these pictures is so beautiful, and your outfit is so nice, I love those sunglasses!!
From Carys of La Ville Inconnue
This outfit is so lovely! That top is great. It's so interesting that you're part Aleut!
very cool outfit...love that you are re-styling that skirt from high school...the blog looks great!
I am loving this outfit. I for sure love the skirt and shoes. Also, I love the lighting in your photos. It is really good!
-H
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Oooh, love the shoes :o
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I love the map! I'm glad you're just incorporating the trip into this blog, I already love reading about the brave.
~michal
PS That neon romper's awesome.
I just love your top! I am really into bright colors lately. And that skirt us awesome..I only wish I would have kept some of my clothes from high school.
great photos! :)
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I love the combination of the edgy leather skirt and the cute top. Only you could make cute look so hot! :)
Ohh, you look amazing. And just a little thing: I LOVE YOUR BLOG! It's so musing, beautiful and wimsical. I've been visiting you like hell this day, added you on bloglovin' and gone all the way through your amazing posts. I've just started a new blog myself the day before yesterday and would love to hear what you think of it. It would be a true honour. xx
lots of love and I wish you all the best on your jouneys,
Daphne
I love your goose feathers! That is such a fun picture. It is so nice to hear about all of your preparations for your trip. I know how exciting it is to just want to go go go! I am on a roadtrip across the U.S. right now, and it is nice to know that you are planning on going too. If you want any tips on interesting towns/cool national parks/laundromats and coffee shops/whatever, hit me up!
i love to hear about other people's family heritages. I find it fascinating to know where people come from.
And I am always struck by how amazing your photography is for the blog. It makes me want to work that much harder to up the ante on my own photography.
I love your crazy bright top. And those shoes are so great. Yay for new Brave map! :)
The shoes are adorable, love them :)
Diana
Songs and Fairy Tales
Not a fan of that top, but love the skirt and the pictures are great!!
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I have always dreamed of being part Native American. My family traveled all over the Southwestern states when I was a child and it left a huge mark on who I am. Almost all of our decor was Native American and a lot of my jewelry is as well. I think it has had a big influence on my style as well. I minored in Anthropology with emphasis on Native American culture when I was in college....for FUN. Haha
You have really gorgeous hair !
I always love the pictures you take, always so dreamy & .... haha can't think of the word im looking for, I love your hair too, its kind of a nicer version of how mine was before the chop ^-^
I really like how you styled that skirt! It's really unexpected in the best way and I love those shoes! I really like the map on your sidebar as well. I can't wait to see all the places you travel to!
that top is fantastic. the colors are wonderful.
Gorgeous! I love this outfit...with a feather on top!
I´m in love with your hairstyle...
Beautiful pics and very nice outfit!
xoxoxoxox
I am so looking forward to your trip, really I feel like I'll be traveling through you. :)
Everything about this is so perfect. Your photos just keep getting better and better. I am inspired to get a leather skirt, asap!
Love the new layout tweaks! I'm going to be sooo excited when the google map starts moving around! That is a seriously awesome idea!! Haha, I love it. You look amazing.
I love the entire outfit - especially since it is all thrifted!! Isn't it great to find old treasures in your own closet!!
Cheers,
Karen
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this is the first time I stumble upon your blog! super duper lovely! definitely following!
I adore that skirt and those shoes! I am excited about your trip, I can't wait until you get going, it will be fun to see your adventures.
i am a huge fan of your top! neon ftw :)
your top works quite nicely with that skirt!
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I know there's no way for you to actually reply but, arent you so excited?? I cannot contain myself
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