Since it's getting closer and closer to laundry time, I'm compelled to be more creative with my outfits, to be more "flexible" with what I'd wear. Last night, I recalled the pants I discovered in my closet last week and I figured I would give 'em a try with my tri-colored pinstriped shirt. The slight brown stripe in the shirt would be good enough for my camel-colored corduroy pants.
Well, I gave the outfit a try and it worked. I like the fresh color of the pants and I felt happy to be wearing a different pants color from my typical blue-black-brown merry-go-round. The new pants even rejuvenated my well-worn shirt.
For footwear, I wore my pants with my black sneakers (my everyday shoes) which I thought was gonna irk me but it worked out. I didn't feel that the camel vs. black color contrast was too jarring.
For some reason, the pants did feel a bit snug in the waist but other than that I really liked 'em. Am only hoping that when I do wash them they don't shrink. That wouldn't be good.
Look's Rating: Style - 8; Comfort - 6
Have you worn a new item recently that has gone better than expected?
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
[workout] After Five Workout
I gotta admit after I wrote this morning's post I felt pretty bad about skipping out on my workout. I was like, "Wow, I'm disappointing my readers...so soon." ;- ) Before I left for work, I tossed in my trackpants, T-shirt, workout gloves and gym towel, just in case.
As my workday progressed, I wasn't 100% sure about making it to the gym. I'd eaten an odd lunch of chicken enchiladas, veggie chow mein, raw spinach, sole and a tad of teriyaki chicken. (I'd gone to a hot food buffet for lunch, hence the peculiar food combo.)
Once I enthusiastically told a co-worker at 5:25 PM that I was going to the gym after work then that was it. It was a done deal. I would be going.
All-in-all, I had a cool workout. Ordinarily, I'd go to the gym in the morning so it was a bit weird to make an evening visit to the gym. The gym was more crowded than it usually is during the morning times. I wanted to use the treadmills but they were in use so I ended up using the StairMill and the cross-training machine.
I watched some behind-the-scenes story on Lindsay Lohan which wasn't the highest form of entertainment but it held my interest. I cannot remember at all the music that they were playing. Perhaps the machines were louder than the music.
I happened to see another co-worker at the gym which was cool. We were both surprised that we went to the same gym.
StairMill - 20 min
Cross-trainer - 10 min
What's your favorite time to workout? Could you shake up your workout routine by exercising at a different time?
As my workday progressed, I wasn't 100% sure about making it to the gym. I'd eaten an odd lunch of chicken enchiladas, veggie chow mein, raw spinach, sole and a tad of teriyaki chicken. (I'd gone to a hot food buffet for lunch, hence the peculiar food combo.)
Once I enthusiastically told a co-worker at 5:25 PM that I was going to the gym after work then that was it. It was a done deal. I would be going.
All-in-all, I had a cool workout. Ordinarily, I'd go to the gym in the morning so it was a bit weird to make an evening visit to the gym. The gym was more crowded than it usually is during the morning times. I wanted to use the treadmills but they were in use so I ended up using the StairMill and the cross-training machine.
I watched some behind-the-scenes story on Lindsay Lohan which wasn't the highest form of entertainment but it held my interest. I cannot remember at all the music that they were playing. Perhaps the machines were louder than the music.
I happened to see another co-worker at the gym which was cool. We were both surprised that we went to the same gym.
StairMill - 20 min
Cross-trainer - 10 min
What's your favorite time to workout? Could you shake up your workout routine by exercising at a different time?
Laundry Time
Well, there was no gym to be had today. I was up late last night and opted for sleeping this morning. I may do a workout on Youtube this evening. Stay tuned. : )
In other news, it's getting closer to laundry time chez moi which means that I'm wearing my charcoal gray shirt today. : ( I'm not a fan of this shirt. The neckline is too wide. It's baggy and the color isn't especially flattering. If I had a black studded belt that could give this look more of an edge.
In addition, to the charcoal gray shirt, I'll be wearing my dark blue jeans which truly deserve a better shirt than charcoal gray.
Look's Rating: Style - 1; Comfort - 8
What are your least favorite shirts/pants, if any? Do you have any strategies to delay doing the laundry?
image source: cattoo, flickr.com
Monday, February 27, 2012
[workout] Can't Blame the Music
I hopped over to the gym today. I'm glad that I did 'cause on Sunday I was in some kind of phunk. I didn't feel like doing too much of anything.
The gym music for today I coulda done without. The music was harmless and indistinguishable enough but I can't recall a single song that they played. Nothing especially sparked my energy.
Watched Family Feud and Everybody Hates Chris. I have to read the captions at the gym but both shows seemed amusing enough. In the episode of Everybody Hates Chris, Chris has to endure the consequences of standing up to his mother.
Here's how my workout went:
Lifted weights - Legs & arms
Treadmill - 10 min
StairMaster - 20 min
Treadmill - 10 min
Stairmill - 5 min
I'll be back at the gym tomorrow for another round of cardio.
What kind of music boosts your energy when working out?
The gym music for today I coulda done without. The music was harmless and indistinguishable enough but I can't recall a single song that they played. Nothing especially sparked my energy.
Watched Family Feud and Everybody Hates Chris. I have to read the captions at the gym but both shows seemed amusing enough. In the episode of Everybody Hates Chris, Chris has to endure the consequences of standing up to his mother.
Here's how my workout went:
Lifted weights - Legs & arms
Treadmill - 10 min
StairMaster - 20 min
Treadmill - 10 min
Stairmill - 5 min
I'll be back at the gym tomorrow for another round of cardio.
What kind of music boosts your energy when working out?
Saturday, February 25, 2012
Black Way Down Suit
This is the last Saturday that I'll be working in February so it'll be another 10 hours before my weekend begins.
Today I'll be wearing my light-purple scoop-necked T and my light blue jeans. My poor blue jeans. I really need to mend the side hems of the jeans. They are ripped there. Sometimes I safety-pin the sides together.
Last night, I was reading Elvis in Vegas and it's so fascinating to see the different outfits he wore. At times, his outfits were pretty elaborate. And the names! Dude Suit. Bicentennial Suit. Black Way Down Suit. I may create a separate post just on this book.
Look's Ratings: Style - 3; Comfort - 10
Are there any celebrities who inspire your style? How would you re-interpret the "Elvis" look for today?
image source: myelvisworld.com
Friday, February 24, 2012
Bordeaux '96
Usually in the mornings, I'll start by listening to an affirmation CD, then I'll play some Radiohead and while fixing breakfast I'll listen to a French CD followed by an audiobook/teleseminar.
This past week, I haven't felt like listening to all of that. I'll still listen to Rainbows while doing toning exercises but I've put my French CD and Not So Big Life audiobook on pause for awhile. I just feel like thinking my own thoughts, ya know?
For today, I'll be wearing my dark brown pants and a light brown wool sweater. The sweater is showing its age but it's got sentimental value for me. I got it back in '96 from a li'l cheapie store in Bordeaux. I spent about 50 francs ($10) on it and it's still sorta holding up. It's a man's sweater and at the time it was too big for me. 16 years later, the fact that it's stretched out from washings and wear simply makes me think what's the diff?
Look's Rating: Style - 4; Comfort - 6
What clothes do you have a sentimental attachment to? Do you still wear them in public or are they politely restricted to the indoors?
This past week, I haven't felt like listening to all of that. I'll still listen to Rainbows while doing toning exercises but I've put my French CD and Not So Big Life audiobook on pause for awhile. I just feel like thinking my own thoughts, ya know?
For today, I'll be wearing my dark brown pants and a light brown wool sweater. The sweater is showing its age but it's got sentimental value for me. I got it back in '96 from a li'l cheapie store in Bordeaux. I spent about 50 francs ($10) on it and it's still sorta holding up. It's a man's sweater and at the time it was too big for me. 16 years later, the fact that it's stretched out from washings and wear simply makes me think what's the diff?
Look's Rating: Style - 4; Comfort - 6
What clothes do you have a sentimental attachment to? Do you still wear them in public or are they politely restricted to the indoors?
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Basic Gray
I'll be wearing my dark blue jeans and a light gray V-neck today. (sigh) I'm tired of all of the gray shirts in my wardrobe. Usually when I go shopping for shirts, I'll try on other shirts which'll look too bright (fire-engine red, bright fuschia) and then, desperate to get any ol' shirt I'll end up with a gray one. Not the best strategy.
Look's Rating: Style - 3; Comfort - 7
Is there an overabundance of a certain color or style in your wardrobe? If so, do you consider it to be your signature look or a sign of a style rut?
image source: sporks5000, flickr.com
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