The One About Plaid

I'm back! I'm moved in-the clothes are hung, books are shelved. I'm loving my classes, thank god. And I'm laying on my dorm floor, right now, watching Ladies and Gentlemen, the Fabulous Stains. I love the clothes they wear in this movie, even Diane Lane's ratty cheetah print coat.

I don't know what its like at all the other colleges around the country, but everyone and their mother is wearing plaid this fall. On the first day of classes, 25% of campus at least were wearing plaid, including me. There's nothing better than a boy in plaid, so I'm not complaining. It just makes me giggle when every other girl is wearing some variation of a plaid tunic. I've been theorizing about why plaid is so popular. I know that the 90s are cycling back around. But I also think plaid has that homey, comforting quality. Its very American and familiar, in a time when a lot of things are uncertain in the country (you know, just the job market, health care, recession. a few minor things).

Outfits!

My first day of school outfit! Tunic from Urban Outfitters, Leggins and silver bangles from WalMart, Belt from Pac Sun, Loafer wedges from Payless. The necklaces are self-made.

This is my life partner, she wanted to be photographed too. She's wearing a Chiodos t-shirt, Bullhead jeans, and white Chucks. Her necklace and bracelet were made by me. Today's outfit. The tunic, cardigan and scarf are from Old Navy. The leggings and silver bangles are from WalMart. The flats are from Charlotte Russe, and the blue bangle (on forearm) is from Laila Rose. Michelle my life partner, wearing various clothes she "borrowed" from sorority sisters. I was trying to ironically wear the sweater vest, but its more straight up prepster. I can't hide my love for argyle. Sweater Vest, NY & Co. Grey shirt, Old Navy. Jeans, AmEagle. Necklace, self made. Flats, WalMart.