pink pop

 This Vetements sweater is my new favorite even though it's about six years old.

 

invested

I still want a fur vest with a hood at some point, for now my basic leather one (by VEDA) is the perfect fall layering piece.

ok but he's right

still in a total state of socialism and it's clear things are being done out of pettiness and spite. I think that woman really wanted allLLLLL of the power...why? I have no idea; getting blamed for absolutely everything in the entire world doesn't seem like a very fun job.

Maybe becoming a führer was her plan all along? I think most people falsely believe femaleness is automatically devoid of such desires...I've heard some say this is about safety maybe because she's a mother? Every single mother on earth is perfect and knows exactly what to do all the time, right?

There is no safety in poverty however. Being poor is actually the most dangerous thing to be in America. People who have nothing to lose will destroy others and then themselves...as we can see in the streets across the nation, whether it's being reported or not.

So if the Indian cop and her mush-mouthed invalid gets it, what does that mean for us normal, God-fearing humans? Everything the so-called conspiracy theorists have stated has turned out to be either true or plausible (which is doing WONDERSSS for my sleep cycle like who needs to conjure up a nightmare when you can click and scroll?!). Moreover, it's gotten to the point where too many people are approaching things with their eyes wide open...because they didn't die and they know as long as they don't go to the hospital they won't die.

I can see this scenario: "Well I think at this point we have done more than enough to ensure the safety of people against the virus and the only masks I want to see are for Halloween!" Why? Because it's just before the cure--I mean election--so why not look like you actually did something to influence people's decisions at the polls...my pessimistic, apathetic guess is that we won't have a final decision until next year anyway...and by then everything will be burned away.

from back in june...

 

 ...when I completely stopped laughing at the joke.

all for six percent

six percent.

SIX.

PERCENT.

 

takes me back

It's weird how certain pieces still connect me to strong memories. I got this dress in La Jolla, California in 2016 and I remember the girl who helped me pick it out was so pleasant and professional...I remember how her manners were in such stark contrast to the eurotrash lady who rushed me out of her store that I visited just a moment before as I was looking for souvenirs of my first trip to California (the flimsy bralette I purchased in haste to prove I wasn't some black lady coming to steal I ended up wearing once and discarding a short time after). The luxe fabric still makes me feel like I'm on vacation even though I can't see that happening anytime soon.

unidentified

 

...we have all become anonymous haven't we?

restoring order

  

...just wanted to show off the new bag chain that finally arrived; I like how the edit makes the bag look rose gold (taken with my trusty ipod btw).

they don't deserve it anyway

The other day I was talking to an Uber driver that inquired about my hat visor and told me about how everyone's Lord and Savior Dr. Fraudci was now telling people to wear goggles along with their masks. He said that in any type of service showing a friendly/smiling face is a part of good customer service and that would be difficult if goggles were mandated along with masks. This is true, but I couldn't help but think of how the service industry has pretty much deleted itself over the past decade or so--like, the ENTIRE service industry; it's to the point that most people don't even know what good service is anymore.

The fact that so many customer service oriented businesses were shut down permanently is unfortunate, but like...were they really THAT great to begin with? Part of it is because technology and A.I. has taken over to the point where proper, professional human contact is a foreign concept to many...some service people don't even understand how to properly greet a customer or who their customer even is and how to meet their needs. It's actually really sad that it took a whole government-mandated shutdown and faux socialism (well, the beginnings of real socialism tbh, communism-lite maybe? Lol) for people to realize that little things like showing a welcoming facial expression are an ESSENTIAL part of the human experience.

Maybe that's why more and more people are becoming so hostile towards one another? I mean, I knew I was ahead of the game with the visor hat, but that has brought on hostile behavior from some who are literally LOOKING to create even more conflict instead of simply providing the service they are supposed to provide and then closing their mouth and minding their gotdamn business. That's a huge part of it too: people always opening their mouths to do and say things they shouldn't when it simply isn't their place or their business.

We have entered the surveillance/police state and it's full on; there are people with ankle monitors on them and they didn't commit a crime, blatant restrictions on people's movements withing the country they live and pay taxes in, also censorship under the guise of not spreading "misinformation" if it misrepresents a more widely accepted narrative--if that's not policing, I don't know what is. All of this gives unqualified people power they simply shouldn't have. Why am I being interrogated by a random masked service person about my whereabouts and contact with others? What good does that do except make me even more terrified that my own government might try and arrest or kill me for going about my business? Is this the "new normal" that all these fools with no education or critical thinking skills are looking for? Why do people insist on thinking because they are in some sort of service industry they now have all this extra authority that supersedes giving good service? Why are alleged scientists and doctors now running the world even when some of them specifically say they have no idea what they are doing (disguised in phrases that include the words, "re-evaluate" or "after doing more research")?? I know I'm not the only one asking these questions and seeing the parallels in the many conflicts that have been created by everything BUT this "novel" flu the past several months.

I just want things to go back to a simpler time; you walk in to a place of service, whatever that may be, and you're greeted with a smile, a friendly clearly-heard greeting and someone makes you feel comfortable while in their establishment so you'll want to come back...but regardless of whatever pathogens are floating in the air that's simply too much to ask. However, given that society as a whole is rapidly deteriorating, there aren't too many people who would deserve good service anyway. 

the wild wild midwest

I think I'm going to be wearing boots in the summer heat more often; I feel like it gives off strong conceal/carry vibes, which is important...for reasons.

thee boots

....currently using the hot weather to loosen them up.

the weekend

...it's gotten back down to those more bearable, tepid temps. 

42 minutes of outside

I got all ready to run errands around town and ended up walking around for almost an hour doing nothing because everything was closed at some random early hour or had been shut down completely...at least I didn't have to wear a mask.

target run

 

...I mean, where else is there to go?

 

one of mary's eggs

 

...I just realized my bag charm looks like an Easter egg.

first day out

I heard they're only letting people out for one hour a day some places...that's actually a bit much for me considering I stay in sloth mode 24/7.

Anyway, a brisk walk down the block and back was all I needed, mostly to break in these MM6 sock sneakers I've only worn once before and see how the only piece of knitwear I've bought in the past five years holds up against the chill. Coach 1941 has really been killing it lately and this quirky cardigan did not disappoint; I'll be waiting patiently for any further corona sales from them.

season of the onesie

Okay so it's finally 20 degrees outside (YESSS!) so it's time to cover myself in cashmere from head to toe. My birthday month is coming soon so if this Chinti and Parker jumpsuit is still available, I'll probably get it in the grey--I can't help myself honestly and when you find a piece you want to wear literally every waking moment, buy it twice.

I feel like onesies have been a thing for a minute now as a response to the whole athleisure trend...it's like instead of pretending you're so casually active and sporty or whatever why not just straight up dress like a large baby who can't walk yet?! Sounds like a plan, a very cozy, lazy ass plan.

charmed

 

 

 ...okay so I'm finally seeing the point of bag charms--maybe because the minimalist design of this bag is so compatible with them. I have to admit my bougie impulses drew me to this one, but after taking a peek at what the local Macy's had to offer, I decided this simple pale pink puff was the perfect summer touch. I feel like it makes me look even less homeless...or maybe my aesthetic is changing altogether?

 

Marc and Park

Marc Jacobs recuit bauletto bag

Ivy Park appliquéd stretch-mesh hoodie

 ...okay I actually don't look like a homeless piece of shit here thanks to Beyoncé with a little help from Marc Jacobs--I'm legit obsessed with these pieces. The mesh on this hoodie feels so luxe, but it's lightweight enough for the hot temps and the understated design of this bauletto bag appeals to my minimalist aspirations...wearing them forever.

elevated bag lady

 ...it was two degrees below 75 so...I had to.