Back To School Outfits, Part XI, THE FINAL COUNTDOWN

So, Ok, I'll be the first to admit that the title of this post makes very little sense because of course this is the FINAL BACK TO SCHOOL OUTFIT POST, not the final countdown. I just called it that because I was hoping that, upon reading it, you would automatically get the Europe song stuck in your head, and that's a really epic song and if you were to hum it while reading this post, well, maybe just maybe you would think this post was epic as well.

I thought it would be fitting to feature my back-to-school backpack in the final post in this series. After all, the picture kind of looks like I'm walking away, sort of like "Bye everybody! This series is over!" Clever idea, no? Well, maybe not, but can we talk about this backpack please? Isn't it just the cutest? It has little cartoon drawings of SUPERHERO ANIMALS on it! I don't even really LIKE animals and I thought it was cute! And the most special thing about it is, I bought it at Borders! The book store! It turns out they actually sell lots of cute bags and shit there. Who woulda thunk it.

OUTFIT DEETS:

• Slightly Immature Yet Still Pretty Cool Backpack - Paperchase, via Borders
• Rest Of The Outfit - Same as the post below, smarty-pants

Anyway, that's it for the back-to-school outfit posts. I know I for one will miss them. Come back later for more posts which will surely be hilarious, yea, even MORE HILARIOUS than this series has been. IF that's even POSSIBLE.

Back To School Outfitz, Part X

Part X? Or part XXX?! Nope, actually, just part X. No porn here. Or even sexiness, really, due to my extremely awkward pose. Now, about this skirt. Guess where I bought it? Give up? THE LIMITED FUCKING TOO. No lie. I bought it a few months ago after trying it on as a joke. Then I realized that the joke would be TEN TIMES FUNNIER if i were to actually BUY the skirt. And, as i wore it more and more often, I began to appreciate it not only for its ironic value, but for its downright cuteness. Look at those ruffles! Say it with me now, AWWWWW.

OUTFIT DEETS:

• Hilarious/Secretly Cute Kiddie Skirt - The Limited Too
• Cool Wishflower/Little Umbrella People Shirt - Threadless.com

While I'm here, I should probably mention something about the shirt. It's a pretty good shirt, hardworking, honest, all that, but it's like a size too big. I bought it at a thriftstore because I thought the design was just so darn cool, but I've always been a little awkward when wearing it due to its awkward fit. Oh well. By the by, its offish name is "Let's Go Parasoling". It says so on the tag.

Back To School Outfitz, Part IX, With Specials Guests WEIRD GRAPHIC PANDAS And CLAVICLES

Well, my collarbone is sure stickin' out here. I think it's trying to get closer to those weird-looking pandas on this sweatshirt. For those of you that didn't know those were pandas until I pointed it out, I feel your pain. I didn't notice until I bought the fucking thing. Luckily, panda bears are one of my favorite animals, because they belong to the bear family (Really? What? So it THAT why they have the word "bear" in their name?), the entirety of which I find hilarious. Something about bears, man. I just laugh whenever I think about them. I'm laughing right now.

Also, I think I should mention that, although i've already referred to this garment as a sweatshirt, it is actually a type of dress-thing. I mean, it's not really long enough to be considered a full-fledged dress, but it's definitely too long to be considered merely a sweatshirt. It's some delightful/awkward combo. With delightful/awkward panda bears on it.

OUTFIT DEETS:

• Panda Sweatshirt/Dress - Hindsight

I have to admit I've never heard of this brand before. My money's on it being delightful/awkward.

Back To School Outfitz, Part VIII

Ha. Haha. HAHAHAHAHAHA. Phew. Ok, sorry about that. I was just lol'ing it up over here because of that gigantic pair of fake lips slapped onto my face. I did that in a last-ditch attempt to salvage my facial expression here. Trust me, you DO NOT want to see the lower half of my face. PLUS I think those lips add some sex appeal to this post. Lord knows we need it.

About the outfit. This dress was actually given to me by my very good friend Jade. The only problem with it is the length. It comes like half-way down my fucking calves. Not. A. Good. Look. But once I hem it a little I think it'll be perfect, because, even though you can't see it, it's got some cool graphics at the bottom. It almost makes me feel like some sort of New Rave kid, listening to M.I.A. and Klaxons. Except without the loud, gigantic glasses, weird shoes, and clashing patterns/colors. Or coolness.

OUTFIT DEETS:

• Wannabe New-Raver Dress - Mossimo, Via Target
• Luscious Lipssss - Fotoflexer.com

Back To School Outfitz, Part VII

So, wow. Ok, I realize this is a lot of pattern. I get it. I also realize that I have this huge random snarl in my hair, and that my closet door is open with the light on, and that I appear to be breaking out into an impormptu dance party. The only item on this list that I am not ashamed of is the last. We need more impromptu dance parties in life. Like in iCarly when that voice is all "RAAAAANDOM DAAAANCING!" and Carly and Sam JUST GO WITH IT and start bustin' a move. Yes I realize I just very seriously referenced a children's show from the Nickelodian channel. Don't judge me.

Getting back to the outfit, this one reminds me of a nerdy pre-teen girl who has not yet realized that literallly ALL geeky items of clothing can be made to look indie-cool. All she needs is a pair of fucking thick-rimmed glasses! And she would be the coolest girl in school! But she has no idea. I've named her Shirley.

OUTIFT DEETS:

• Nerdy Sweater/Shirt Hybrid - Divided (This is one of my all-tiime favorite brands. Everything I find by them is EXACTLY MY STYLE)
• Nerdy Button-Up Skirt Which Actually Has A Zipper And Is Therefore Not Quite As Legit As One Might Think - Zinc

Back To School Outfitz, Part VI

Six is my lucky number! I would go into more detail about that fact, but in the previous two posts I've discussed the significance of the number in the post title, and I wouldn't want it to seem like I'm in a rut.

Now, about the outfit... OH FUCK I just got distracted by my closet door. Everybody, look. Just you look at that shame. NOT ONLY is the closet door open, but the light is on. Really, god, really? Sigh. Ok. Deep breaths. Back on track. This outfit is actually just a shirt. Yep, not even a dress. It's a long shirt without pants. Don't worry about lynching me, I'll take care of it. My excuse is that I was planning on cropping out my legs so that nobody knew I was pantsless, but then when i was editing the picture I realized that this shirt is SORT OF long enough to pass as a dress, and figured I would leave well enough alone. And it's too late now.

On another note, the shirt says "Thank You For Being So Rad", which I thought was a sweet sentiment. It's like a village idiot. Simple, sure, but sweet all the same. I feel sure that angels will sing to me whenever I wear it.

OUTFIT DEETS:

• Village Idiot Shirt - Volcom

La La La! Oh, what was that? Angels, dumbass. Jesus.

Back To School Outfitz, Part V

Part V! V for VICTORY! Even though that doesn't make any sense since V, in this case, means five. SHHHH let me have my fun.

WOW will you look at the QUALITY of that picture. Oh boy oh boy. All photography issues aside, I'm still not really sure about this shirt-dress-thing I bought at Urban Outfitters on clearance. It has a cool paper-like detail in the front, HOWEVER it's way more... flowy than I normally like. But it was like $10 so I refuse to regret buying it. Plus now I can claim to be cool because I bought something at Urban Outfitters! I feel like I've been sworn into some secret hipster club that you can only get into by purchasing items at said store. Anyway.

OUTFIT DEETS:

• Awkward... Thing (Ooh sounds like a horror movie! "Just when you thought it was safe to go into the used records store...") - Silence & Noise, via Urban Outfitters
• Sunglasses - Bought at a music fest / block party. No idea about the brand, sorry for all those who had their hearts set on looking JUST LIKE ME.

Also, MY CLOSET DOOR IS CLOSED. Thank sweet baby Jesus.

Back To School Outfitz, Part IV

Ah yes. IV. Considered by some to be the most prestigious number known to man. It's well suited to this outfit, because, well, look at how prestigious, proper, and perfect I am in a cut-up Jem And The Holograms Tshirt. CLASSY. By the by, I pondered what to name this outfit for many moons. I knew the name had to tie in the weirdly Native American qualities of the necklace, the weirdly 1920's way in which I am wearing it in the picture, and the freaking Jem shirt. Nothing felt right, until I was visited by a Native American spirit-healer (I won't go in to the boring details of THAT encounter), who whispered the perfect name unto mine ear. Behold, "Indian (POLITICALLY INCORRECT! POLITICALLY INCORRECT!) Princess Who Is A Lot Like Pochahontas Because She Rebels Against Her Tribe, Except Instead Of Helping A White Man She Starts Watching Eighties Cartoons And Steals The Etnies Skirt From The Eskimo Girl In A Previous Post"

OUTFIT DEETS:

• Jem And The Holograms Tshirt - Junk Food (trashy neckline alteration by yours truly)
• 20's Pochahontas Necklace - Buffalo Exchange
• Skirt - Etnies Girl
• Heavenly Expression - Jesus

(Yes I realize I am praising Jesus with my eyes in this picture. Thus the final bulletin point.)

Back To School Outfitz, Part III

Ah, here's a great one. Outfit, that is. I named it "Wannabe Goth Girl From The Fifties". I don't think you can see very clearly, because of the shitty nature of my camera, but it has really charming detailing around the neckline, including oversized buttons and dark purple piping. Also, can I brag about the fact that I used the word "charming" in a post about an outfit named "Wannabe Goth Girl From The Fifties"? OH AND BEFORE I FORGET, Check out the sleeves. They make me swoon because they are loose until the cuff, which is tighter. PLUS they are that cool vintage length (that's what I call it in my head, anyway) which is in-between full length and three-quarter length.

OUTFIT DEETS:

• Charming Dress - Sanctuary Clothing
• Not-So-Charming Hairbow - Knitted by me, in a fit of domesticity

Could I ask you a favor? Please ignore my face in this picture. Actually, that's probably a good idea for all pictures of me. Thanks bunches.

Back To School Outfitz, Part II

Yeah, I just used Roman numerals up thurr. You'd better get used to that kind of class if you're going to be reading this blog. So, right, let's get on track. Second outfit post. Wow, sorry about my tortured expresson. I think I got sort of overly-into-it while posing for this picture because this sweatshirt is sort of grungy (mostly because it's fucking old, I'll be the first to admit), and anything grungy reminds me of Kurt Cobain, and Kurt Cobain causes me to make that tortured expression because I just FEEL HIS PAIN. Also my face looks fat.

OUTFIT DEETS:

• Kurt Cobain Sweatshirt - Old Navy (Also, in case you were confused, the actual sweatshirt itself has nothing to do with Kurt Cobain. Like it doesn't have his face or name on it or anything. I just called it a Kurt Cobain Sweatshirt because I figured it was like our little inside joke now.)

I like how other people's blogs will list outfit details, and it's like six bullet points long. Nope, not on this blog. I'm a fucking teenager. I'm not gonna load on a million accessories. Still, i feel a little sub-par with one item on the list. This is probably the kind of thing Kurt Cobain went through every day.

Back To School Outfitz... Outfitz [dramatic pause] With A Z

...In regards to the title of this post, am I the only one who, whenever spelling a word with a "z" at the end in order to make it more "hood" or "street" (being "hood" and "street" is always a major concern to me, you understand), is reminded of that movie American Dreamz? About the American-Idol-esque show? And that one terrorist guy is hilarious and kind-hearted? They have that song that's all "American dreamz, dreamz [dramatic pause] WITH A Z."

ANYHOODLE. In regards to the title of this post AGAIN, I'm gonna kick of this brand-spankin'-new blog with an outfit post. Actually, like 11 outfit posts. BACK TO SCHOOL OUTFIT POSTS BITCHEZ!* To clarify, I'll post 11 separate posts (Jesus that word loves me), each with one of my back-to-school outfits. Prepare to be dazzled.

*Bitchez [dramatic pause] WITH A Z.

Now, concerning the above picture, this is a little outfit I like to call "Eskimo Princess Who Wears Clothing Manufactured By Popular Snowboarding/Skating/Surfing-Type Brands, The Likes Of Which You Might Find At Pac Sun". Yes I do name my outfits.

OUTFIT DEETS:

• Sweater-looking sweatshirt - Fox
• Skirt - Etnies Girl

Before I end this post (Sweet Jesus there's that word again), I'd like to apologize for my open closet door in the background of the picture. Which you probably didn't even care about until I pointed it out. Sorry. Those types of things annoy me to no end.

The First Post Of This Lovely Blog

Hello, everyone! Thank you for reading this blog. Ah, even now, in this first post, I can begin to see where this will take us. I'm looking into the future, That's-So-Raven-style, and seeing the many memories that we will share. Ha. Ha. Hahaha. OMG you guys, there's an incident involving Jell-O and the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. I just hope you're ready for this.