June 1, 2011

pleat party

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Further proof of my unhealthy obsession with dressing to match my blog header.
  
Here's a preview of a few of my thrifting scores of the day - three pairs of pleated, high-waisted, butt-flattening, FUPA-inducing (don't Google that, really) walking shorts. The fact that I am super excited to hem these and wear them all summer either means that style blogging has completely warped my sense of what's acceptable to wear in public, or that I subconsciously really want to be single again.
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21 comments:

  1. IzabelaJune 1, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    Oh no...I had to google it -- I just had to!!

    Anyway, I love the colors of these shorts and can't wait to see you rocking them!

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  2. tasty moogJune 1, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    fupa or no, those are some lovely colors!

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  3. dryannJune 1, 2011 at 10:45 PM

    love the colors!

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  4. Jessica BrunerJune 1, 2011 at 10:49 PM

    I have been looking at several Goodwill for the same style of shorts. I think these style of shorts are completely acceptable to wear in public. You'll look awesome.

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  5. Courtney HJune 1, 2011 at 10:55 PM

    I'm sure you will look great in these! I'm excited to see what you do with them. Good color choices, too!

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  6. OrigamiJune 2, 2011 at 12:27 AM

    " Pleated, high-waisted, butt-flattening, FUPA-inducing (don't Google that, really) walking shorts."   *giggles*  It sounds so wrong, yet somehow it ends up being and looking right...at least for some, anyhow.  I have to confess that even I own a variation of this season's pleated "mom" jeans and every time I wear them I feel so comfy and even a little stylish. In a really ass-backwards sort of way, hahaha.  Wear what makes you happy! At the very least, those colors are fab!

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  7. ArchivesJune 2, 2011 at 1:15 AM

    hahahah! dude, those are AWESOME colors!!!!  espesh together! youre not warped. the europeans will get it if chris doesnt! 

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  8. Emily_RubySlippersJune 2, 2011 at 5:57 AM

    Interesting... haha!

    I'm still kind of resisting this mom shorts thing.  All the bloggers seem to look awesome in them but I remain unconvinced...

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  9. Anja_AHeartandSoulStoryJune 2, 2011 at 7:02 AM

    I am so excited to see those shorts in one of your outfit posts! What a lucky find to actually get 3 pairs!!! amazing :)

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  10. Joy_EtcJune 2, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    you find the best thrift stuff! i'm inclined to say that i wish we had thrift finds as awesome as this in buffalo, but i know they're everywhere. i just have to keep my eyes open!

    pastel colored mom shorts=YES PLEASE.

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  11. PatriciaJune 3, 2011 at 2:34 AM

    Well, I googled it. Ooops.

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  12. emilyJune 6, 2011 at 7:24 PM

     Thanks - now I just have to hope the temperature goes up again, it's been super chilly ever since I nabbed these!

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  13. emilyJune 6, 2011 at 7:25 PM

     Haha, thanks - hopefully I can avoid the dreaded fupa!

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  14. emilyJune 6, 2011 at 7:30 PM

     Haha, yes! I'm glad I'm not the only one who thinks so. :)

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  15. emilyJune 6, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    Thanks Courtney! So far I've got one pair ready-to-wear, I need to get started on the other two soon so I can take them on the next leg of our trip!

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  16. emilyJune 6, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    Hee! Yeah, it just makes such a difference when you wear something with confidence, I'm sure I should just go ahead and wear these with pride!

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  17. emilyJune 6, 2011 at 7:37 PM

     Haha, true! After hemming the first pair, I can tell he's warming up to the idea at least a little bit. :)

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  18. emilyJune 6, 2011 at 7:41 PM

     It was a pretty awesome thrifting trip, I tried on way more pants and shorts than I usually do and it definitely paid off!

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  19. emilyJune 6, 2011 at 7:41 PM

     I will admit, I have no idea how flattering (or, erm, not) these will be when all is said and done, but I do love the colors, and it'll be nice to have an alternative to constant skirts for the summer.... so we'll see. :)

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  20. emilyJune 6, 2011 at 7:43 PM

     It's so true - I think the best thrifting advice I can give is to go often, look at everything, and try to look for potential in items that can be altered or restyled.

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  21. emilyJune 6, 2011 at 7:43 PM

    Haha, oh no... well, you can't say I didn't warn you. :)

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