I'll save you the rhyme...

I finally used up the Urban Outfitters gift card that's been burning a hole in my pocket for nigh on a year (see a pattern here?) Mostly, things from the Urban Renewal line make me angry and a bit sickened that I'm paying through the nose for things I could find at thrift stores and make myself, not to mention all the amazing vintage dresses and whatnot they're butchering and making into horrifying ill-fitting tunic tops. But this little number was FREE, so I'll leave it at that.



I also got this little pinecone necklace! It reminds me of home, the Evergreen State.



And, my shoes came from eBay, and they are lovely little things!

On their way...

One thing's for sure these days: being at home sick in bed does not, by any means, keep one from doing some shopping. For better or worse. Over the last few days I've made some (wise?) internet purchases.



Flats from ebay. But these were necessary, because I fell down and scraped the hell out of myself in my other "sensible" brown shoes (which I will be wearing again tomorrow, because I NEVER LEARN).



Lovely vintage hippie shirt from a friend on livejournal for $1 (puppy not included, sadly)! And last, but not least...



I FINALLY used up the rest of my J.Crew gift card, which I have been losing and then re-finding in a vicious, terrifying circle for nigh on a year now. It was not cheap, but it certainly was free, and the color oooooooh the color! I can't wait to wear all these things, at once! Pants optional!

Roses are love!

Pardon the absence, I've been sick and pottering around blowing my nose on things and feeling sorry for myself. This has not, however, stopped me from shopping a bit, oh noes. You'll see! Anyways, I bought you some flowers in the meantime. Forgive me!

Take 'er easy

...or as easy as possible, at least. The leaves upstate are like a still life watercolor, the City is bitter cold and I have a long day of work tomorrow. I think I'll watch the Royal Tenenbaums and dream about a New York that isn't quite New York.

Ahoy-hoy!

Today I set sail for...somewhere in up-state New York! Ah, Thanksgiving at the country house. Well sort of, anyhow.

Long story short, a happy happy happy Thanksgiving to you all!