Monday, May 24, 2010

Remember Me, Fondly







Outfit Details:
white shirt: H&M
sequin skirt: reconstructed from a thrifted dress
belt: thrifted, or maybe it's from my mom
shoes: Calvin Klein, from Beacon's Closet
bag: courtesy of Coach

I'm rather happy that I salvaged this skirt from a dowdy old dress; it has long since been one of my favorites. I'm not really one for big costume changes (probably because I'm not really one for fabulous outings), so I will wear my beads and sequins whether it's day or night. In this case, I dressed it down - if you can call it that - with a plain white t-shirt and minimal accessories. I'll just call that a happy accident, since we all know I'm scarcely a master of accessorizing, anyway. Except when it comes to bruises. I am so good at pairing my outfits with bruises.

A few people have asked about my shoes, in person. You may or may not have noticed the faded white marks on my shoes, which are deliberately kept in place. In our last days together, Rowdy (my horse) and I did many fluid treatments, and I gave him countless doses of various medicines. Whenever he gestured to his stomach (which usually indicates colic), I would give him a dose of Milk of Magnesia, of which several drops would end up all over my shoes. I'm certain it's macabre by most standards, but for now, I still can't bear to wash them off. I have a tendency to hold onto the strangest things. I just don't want to forget.

Love love,
Keiko Lynn
Posted by Keiko Lynn at 1:41 AM
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68 comments:

  1. I am in love with this outfit, the skirt in particular. I'm envious of your tailoring skills.

    I don't think you should clean off your shoes. Not until you're ready. I say hang on to those strangest of things tightly.

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  2. Beautiful outfit. The skirt is fantastic. For what it's worth, I wouldn't have washed the shoes off, either.

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  3. that skirt is exquisite. i wish i could sew like you because i would never had to purchase any clothes, or at least would rarely have to. also, i'm not very familiar with what happened with your horse but i hope he's in a better place now.

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  4. Wow, that dress makes a great skirt. And I love it dressed down with a simple white t-shirt.

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  5. omg! nice nice look!!!
    perfect!
    kisses!
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  7. That skirt is gorgeous- what a fantastic idea!

    I wouldn't have washed it off, either. I had pet chickens, and when they passed, I kept feathers I found in my room from when I'd let them loose, or found some outside from where they'd sleep. I did paintings and poetry about it- stories even. I was a kid for those occasions when my two pets passed on, but I don't think it would've been much different at this age had I lost them.

    hugs. <3

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  8. Hi, your skirt is beautiful. It's very sweet of you to hang on to pieces of your memories like that. I stopped by a stable this weekend and thought about you and your blog.

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  10. wow... that was quite a beacons closet score with those shoes!

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  11. the skirt is so extraordynary and i love your shoes

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  12. Lovely outfit! Details in the dress are great.

    I'm sorry to hear about your horse. You don't have to do anything to your shoes until you're ready.

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  13. Wow, the beading and embellishment on that navy skirt is so beautiful. You look so classic, I love it.

    my blog: ♥La Stylin Girraffe♥

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  14. i love the beaded skirt so much! and i think it's great to wear it in the daytime, because you can see all the detailing much better.

    the shoes are lovely too, but sorry to hear about your horse. ~joelle

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  15. So clever that you salvaged that skirt from a dress! You would have never known-- I sure didn't! I love those shoes. The cutout near the heel is so cool.

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  16. That skirt is glorious. Nice job with the reconstruct! The story about your horse, though sad is very beautiful. I can see why you haven't cleaned it off your shoes.

    Melanie@Unravelled Threads

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  17. what a fun look. that bag is fabulous!

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  19. Great job with the skirt. I understand how you're feeling about your horse, it's so hard to lose an animal friend :(

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  20. aaww i think you're adorable! :D
    that skirt is beyond stunning!!! the sequins and the scalloped hemline are such gorgeous details! :D

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  21. Really lovely outfit! I especially love the skirt!! :)

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  22. That skirt is beautiful! You certainly have a knack for taking terrible old things and making them lovely!

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  23. This gives a great idea for a fantastically sequined but horribly shaped skirt in my closet. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  24. Adorable outfit.

    I think you should do a tutorial on how to transform a fabulous skirt like that!!! I would love to know how :)

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  25. Your skirt is the coolest skirt I have ever seen! And I dont find the milk of magnesia stains macabre at all, its actually very sweet

    Sarah
    theantiquepearl.blogspot.com

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  26. Allways lovely :)
    I want those shoes, very cool

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  27. the detail on your skirt is gorgeous. i absolutely love it.

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  28. You are a talented lady. That skirt is beyond gorgeous. Looks amazing on you.

    flnw.blogspot.com

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  29. that is THE perfect white shirt! love the shape!

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  31. oh wow!! I love the skirt- its simply perfect!

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  32. That skirt is amazing! I'm jealous!

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  34. The skirt is amazing ! I love how you dressed it down. Casual and Chic

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  35. that skirt is just amazing! i wonder if more sequin skirts can be transformed from those old lady blouses? hmm...you got me thinking!

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  36. Beautiful skirt!! And you quoted Phantom of the Opera in your post title :)

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  37. the skirt is fantastic. how du you want us to do when we read reconstructed from a thriefted shop!! you have such a gift!!

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  38. that skirt is incredible on you!

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  39. thanks for the recycling idea. I have a HORRID sequin prom dress that could make a great skirt. genius!

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  40. I love the texturedness of the skirt next to the smoothness of your top!

    Whatever works for you is a good thing. Sometimes we need the echoes of times and places and loved ones to remind us that while they aren't here anymore, they can't be really gone either. Their lovely presences are still in the world. I don't care if it's a horse or a dog or a person, the same is true (and really, sometimes animals are much better friends and positive forces in our lives than lots of people!)

    I hope those white marks on your shoes will soon make you smile more than they make you sad.

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  41. I really like fancy skirts with plainer tops, I think it looks awesome. Love your outfit =).

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  42. your skirt is absolutely beautiful (and so are you)! i LOVE the detail and the color of the skirt, would love one for myself! =)

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  43. Your skirt is absolutely totally gorgeous. LOVING it.

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  44. the skirt is beautiful - i think i like it even more worn in such a casual way. I think beautiful things should be worn to pieces not saved and worn only once!

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  45. ahh,,u r so sweet..
    ^_^


    xoxo

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  46. I love this outfit, especially the skirt. I'm so impressed by your sewing skills and ability to imagine your dress turned into something else! It's sparkle isn't too much for the day when worn with the simple tee. Love it!

    -Meredith
    cubiclechicblog.com

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  47. i love that you saved the skirt from an old dress and that you saved the MOM markings on your pretty shoes. that's so romantic.

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  48. You always have so cute outfits :D

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  49. Wow! You did a fantasic job with that skirt. Its beautiful! The whole outfit is.

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  50. superbe, j'aime tout, de la jupe aux chaussures (qui sont magnifiques)

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  51. i really do love this outfit. Genius on your part to reconstruct that dress into a skirt. It looks so fantastic.

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  52. The skirt is beautiful, could you imagine how long it would take to bead that by hand though?!
    It makes me think of like an old style flapper dress, I really like it. :)
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  54. your 'salvaged' skirt is absolutely divine! you look so stunning in these photos- as always!! xx

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  55. i abosolutely LOVE that skirt. It's amazing that you made that from a dress, all that beading must have been difficult to work with. It kinda reminds me of my prom dress too (except mine was red). I found it at a thrift store and because of all the beading the alterations cost more than the dress itself did.

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  56. You are so talented! That skirt is so beautiful. I tried to turn a dress into a top the other week and in the end me and the sewing machine had a fight =(
    You look stunning. That outfit is perfect.
    xx

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  57. i don't think it's macabre at all, i think it's sweet. when my horse cody passed away - i was about twelve - i looked after him for a full day and a night in an old tshirt and trousers. after he died, i just packed the clothes away and didn't wash or wear them again. i probably still have them, somewhere.

    it's a legitimate way of mourning/remembering a loved one :)

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  58. that is an INCREDIBLE skirt. wow. just wow.

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  59. love the skirt and shoes!!! they are the perfect clogs!

    where has Bobby been? I miss seeing the guys fashion every once in a awhile.

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  60. That's heartbreakingly sweet. Even though I don't really know you besides blog stalking you, and you don't know me, I hope all is well.

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  61. The skirt is beautiful--- it looks like the scales of some lovely exotic fish--- and you styled it perfectly. I can understand being sentimental, especially when it comes to the passing of someone you love, it's a very sweet tribute.

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  62. As always your so adorable and your outfit is so stylish!! :DD

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  63. That skirt is all sorts of awesome!

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  64. This is gorgeous! At first glance I thought the skirt was embroidered. The simple combination with the white shirt adds a sort of jeans and white tee vibe.
    Love it.

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  65. I love your skirt! So pretty, bit of 20´s!=) Great look! You have nice touch in your blog!
    http://easternbordertouch.blogspot.com/

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  66. i love your skirts!

    www.gayleisvolatile.blogspot.com

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  68. oh i love the detail and shape of that skirt!!!

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