Lung Ching Dragonwell

I couldn't think of a better title, and honestly 'Lung Ching Dragonwell' ought to get some points for creativity. Even though really I just looked at what I was holding in my right hand, which at the time was a cup of loose leaf Lung Ching Dragonwell tea. Tasty, and full of anti-oxidants.

Now, I cannot say that I am going to try and throw stuff up here (oh dear, that is not meant how it sounds. I am sorry) on a daily basis, but lately I've been inspired. (READ: Finding ways to avoid research papers.)

Inspiration comes not only from dodging responsibility, but other things too. Say, the ocean for instance. I took a walk along the beach yesterday for quite a while. . . wearing my white puff-sleeve Ralph Lauren T-shirt dress and my Indiana Jones hat, of course. Everyone else was either a transient or a jogger, so I felt a little out of place. I don't exercise, for one thing, and being around people who do when they are doing it always makes me feel alien and guilty. Anyway, it was a lovely walk. The sky was swirly and bold and dramatic, and the 10:30 am light was filtered in an ominous way that indicated impending downpours. Hence, I wore the hat.

I'm not sure these are sartorially inspiring per se, but they are lovely attempts to capture how gorgeous le monde naturel was at the time.

On a fashionish note, this was taken a couple weeks ago. It turned out all crazy on accident BUT you can see the line of the shoulders on that jacket. I bought it at the thrift store for, er, $3 I think. It is one of many in a long line of secondhand blazers and tuxedo jackets I have collected... you can also see the purse a friend bought for me in Paris. It's very 1950's Dior. Not literally, but who's to know?

And finally, I capped off my walk with a stint at American Apparel, where I tried on the beautiful number below. I took pictures in the dressing room (lame? yes, but I do that), however given the er transparency levels I don't think I'll share. However, this piece will be my RECOMMENDATION OF THE WEEK. That's right folks, I thoroughly support this garment, because I believe in 1. black, 2. lace, and 3. bold statements. Wearing this, depending on what you do, or do not, wear with it, could certainly be a bold statement...

http://store.americanapparel.net/rsals309.html?cid=29

Oh, last last thing, I changed the name of my blog to something easier to remember, simpler to spell, and not readily confused with Biblical excerpts.