Tea and Shallow Fashion Details

[cupcake_goth]

So, have various tea companies been making fancy chocolate-flavored teas, and I just didn't know? Because in addition to Tea Vitale's chocolate teas (clicky-link!) (and oooh, I really should try some of their drinking chocolate mixes), Mighty Leaf has a chocolate truffle tea collection. (clicky-link!) The Mighty Leaf Pear Caramel Truffle black tea is fantastic, and I'm about to try the decaf Masala Chocolate Truffle tea as my post-lunch beverage.

Last night, I stomped into stroppy_baggage's studio and (mostly faux) mournfully informed him that I didn't know what I wanted to wear to work the next day^*, and was cranky about it. He said^**, "That's easy. You're going to wear something red and black."

"But I was thinking maybe black and white, or black and pink."

"No! Red and black! Do not arguuuuue!" (For the record, said in very Invader Zim -like tones.)

So.

• Black low-heeled granny boots, laced with black ribbon.


• Black wool tights.


• knee-length black and red skull brocade circle skirt (made by requieminblack, worn over a black knee-length petticoat.


• Black high-collared blouse with ruffles.


• Waist-length black Mandarin-collar jacket.


• Black faux-fur collar with black silk brocade ties, worn around the collar of the jacket.


• Hair pulled back into a high ponytail with black lace-festooned hair ties, with a feather-decorated black mini top hat secured to the crown of my head.


• Jewelry: the usual giant silver rings, my usual antique mini pocket watch necklace, and a silver and red bat brooch at the collar of the blouse.


• My glasses, because I was too sleepy for contact lenses this morning.


• Makeup: YSL Touch Eclat, Aromaleigh eyeshadow in "angelwing" (a shimmery pink-ish white) and "Flirt a Little" (brownish-burgundy), with black liquid liner on the top lid, DiorShow mascara, translucent powder, and NARS "Chandernagor" lipstick.

I think tomorrow's outfit is going to involve (among other items) a b&w stripy skirt, and possibly the white faux-fur collar. See, this is part of the reason why I prefer fall and winter to spring and summer. I love love love faux-fur accessories (and tights, and cute little wool jackets, and other things that require cooler weather).



^*Yes, I figure out the next day's outfit during the night before. Usually while I'm waiting to fall asleep, but last night I was doing some re-organizing of the Wardrobe O' Jackets.

^**Yes stroppy_baggage, I'm paraphrasing you. I don't remember if this is exactly what you said, but it's close.

Comments

[staxxy.livejournal.com]

Heh, and the outfit sounds VERY cute.

[weaselmom.livejournal.com]

I am going to paddle out into dangerous waters and thank the Stropster for making you wear red and black. I love the black-and-white and black-and-pink outfits. But I *also* miss the wonderful red and burgundy wardrobe pieces, and I'm reassured to hear that you may still be wearing them from time to time! Call me nostalgic.

[vorona.livejournal.com]

I'm doing LJ as PM, because I don't know how to get in touch with you... I am really desperate to get the name of that acupuncurist. Please?

[stroppy-baggage.livejournal.com]

Actually, I'm the one with that contact info.


Sara Bayer
2366 Eastlake Ave E. Suite 412
Seattle, WA 98102

206-322-9363

You will need to leave a message. She never picks up directly as she has to slot phone calls inbetween appointments.

I thought of you when I saw these - check the close ups

[maiaarts.livejournal.com]

http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/32393324/c/131686.html
I love Zappos - have you seen Draven shoes?

[jaborwhalky.livejournal.com]

red and black are very good color..

most if not all my stuff is red and black..

I am kinda silly that way..