Friday, May 20, 2011

Fictional Copycat (OotD)

Good afternoon! I'm attempting to counteract my inevitable post-swim-practice exhaustion by posting before I head off to teach three hundred children how to do things like put their faces in the water, float, swim freestyle, dive, and who knows what else.

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Dreamy Drape Dress (Anthropologie)
Target Cardigan
Belk shoes by b.o.c. (click here!)

So you know I'm a huge nerd, right? In these pictures I was attempting to channel Relena Peacecraft in my hairstyle. She's one of my favorite characters, and I used to do my hair like hers in high school, back when I had it long enough and back before my idea of fashion extended beyond "my shirt isn't dirty." I'm a big fan of Gundam -- politics and space? What more could a nerdy scientist ask for? -- and I get excited about any opportunity to celebrate kickass female characters. I've actually contemplated doing a Dress Like Gundam Ladies week on this blog. Now if I could only figure out how to pull that off.

These shoes are more Born Concept and just as comfortable as my other pair. I highly recommend this brand for those who have evil feet like me!

Tonight it's swim practice and then Pirates of the Caribbean with my awesome lab friends. I guess this isn't quite as nerdy as some of my other interests, but what if I told you that I dragged myself to the planetarium on Tuesday after a 13-hour day because I just couldn't miss my monthly class? Okay, yeah, nerd cred back.

5 comments:

  1. ! My fiance builds gundams, I totally know who you are talking about! I think you should do a gundam week, I would participate in heartbeat :) Lovely colour combination with the grey and blue.

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  2. I cheer for the Gundam week, but you already knew that. And you are totally channeling Relena here, but with better art, hahahaha.

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  3. This dress looks great on you. Love the hair!

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  4. Jess: Your comment cracked me up! I was positive I'd be the only one in the fashion world who knew what I was talking about, but I'm really glad I'm not! When my life slows down, I really do want to do a Gundam week on the blog, so perhaps I'll come to you for advice. =)

    Van: I didn't intentionally dress like her, but maybe someday I will with the hair. Too much? Do I care?

    Kristin: Thank you!!

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  5. So I just happened upon your blog whilst looking up Relena costumes... Crazy, right? I'm a fashion blogger too, though out of the habit, but I'm still adding you to my blogroll. I love Gundam too! I'm always surprised when I come across other girlie-girls who love big mecha anime. :P Hilarious. Relena is my favorite character.

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