The Wearing Times

We'll be back soon!

2009-12-15T20:59:00.000-05:00

Sorry for the lack of posts, it's exam week.

TRACY's POST: eight days till calculus final.

2009-12-08T22:13:00.000-05:00

Did you guys ever take math in college? Kelly and I are both taking the loathsome subject, though mine is a Business math class called "Intuitive" Calculus. What, in the good name of the English language, is intuitive about calculus?!

Coral top: Target

Turquoise tank: Charlotte Russe

Silk Scarf (Black Friday present from my mom!): Aria

Boots (Black Friday present from myself!): Aldo

KELLY'S POST: "Blue's the colour of the sky In the mornin' when we rise" Donovan

2009-12-04T00:19:00.000-05:00

Vibrant colors and new boots!

What I'm Wearing:

Sweater: Thrifted

Dress: Target

Necklace: Charlotte Russe

Tights: Target

Boots: Target

KELLY'S POST: "Colder than the coldest winter was cold" Dandy Warhols

2009-12-01T17:22:00.001-05:00

It's getting way too cold here, way too soon. When we go out to take pictures we have big winter coats on that we take off when it's our turn. Needless to say photo sessions are at a rushed pace so the one getting their picture done doesn't freeze. Anyone watching us would think we are absolutley mad. :)

What I'm Wearing
Sweater: Target
Tanktop: Dillard's
Skirt: Charlotte Russe
Tights: Target
Shoes: Dillard's

TRACY'S POST: Sometimes, the camera is your friend.

2009-11-30T15:48:00.002-05:00

Considering how unruly my eyebrows truly were, sometimes (and only sometimes), the camera is your bff. That, paired with my increasingly Hermione-esque mane, lends to the miracle that is Kelly's camera. How I don't resemble Chewbacca is beyond me.

My all-time-FAVORITE blazer: UO (thrifted)

One-of-four-plaid-items-I-own blouse: Kimchi Blue (thrifted)

Random Payless heels, because I felt dicey that day.

Awesome socks: Walmart!

2009-11-27T01:48:00.001-05:00

And as any frugalista should know, Thanksgiving just wouldn't be the same without the Friday after. :)

HAPPY BLACK FRIDAY!!!

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!

2009-11-26T01:33:00.000-05:00

TRACY'S POST: shades of brown

2009-11-22T17:07:00.000-05:00

While Kelly may have an issue with wearing shades of black, my color of weakness is brown. It's a subdued hue that is taken for granted, and ultimately, I wear too much of it.

Dress: Old Navy

Belt and tights: Target

Shoes: Charlotte Russe

KELLY'S POST: "I get by with a little help from my friends" The Beatles

2009-11-20T20:08:00.000-05:00

I saw this shirt while shopping in an amazing little thrift store in Athens, Ohio called Athens Underground. I was there with my friend Jackie (over at Simple Hiatus ), and I was on the fence about buying it because it was just a simple t-shirt, but I did really love the pin-up girl on the front (I'm sure you can't read it but it also says "Create a Scandal." The girl is lounging on the S.). In the end I didn't buy it (regretting it later), however that Christmas this shirt did indeed make it's way to me via my friend (thanks Jackie!). Also, I punched up this simple tee with a pair of scissors, cutting off the collar and a strip down the front to add a little punk to this 1950's pin-up. Additionally, this skirt is actually my mod cloth dress from a few posts back. I just tucked the top in to transform it into a skirt.

What I'm Wearing
Shirt: Athens Underground
Skirt: Mod Cloth
Tights: Target
Shoes: Payless

TRACY'S POST: I have a perfectly reasonable explanation for all of this,

2009-11-19T23:08:00.003-05:00

Our internet has always been shaky at best, continually on the fritz and never quite making up it's mind on whether it wants to be on or off. It never fails on a Thursday night, ironically.

Coat: Ann Taylor Loft

Green shirt and scarf: Thrifted

Skirt: Charlotte Russe

Merona cable knit black tights

Naturalizer t-straps

KELLY'S POST: "All in all it was just a brick in the wall." Pink Floyd

2009-11-16T01:10:00.000-05:00

As the shirt was thrifted, the sleeves weren't quite long enough. Thus, in an attempt to be creative and not to look my arms were too long, I rolled them up with the sweater. However now that I look at these pictures I do realize it is a bit wrinkled :)

What I'm Wearing:

Sweater: Kohls

Shirt: Thrifted

Shoes: Payless

TRACY'S POST: Poor Dorothy would have been confused.

2009-11-13T17:20:00.000-05:00

Kelly and I have had one busy week, and the weekend has barely begun! Oi, we're too old to be typical college kids, we can't wait for Sunday to arrive!

Ah, yes. I'm one of those guilty ones, those who shop when they're upset. Shoes and cardigans, stress-relievers? Say it isn't so.

Red tank

BDG skinnies

Embroidered-back cardigan: Charlotte Russe

Boots: Charlotte Russe

Turquoise necklace: My grandmother's!

KELLY'S POST: "Get a rock and roll feeling in your bones, Put taps on your toes, and get goin' Get rhythm, When you get the blues!" Johnny Cash

2009-11-13T16:56:00.000-05:00

On a trip downtown, we came across an old barbershop that had closed and went round back. It looked like at one point their had been an addition to the building that had been knocked down, leaving this this unfinished bit of wall on the outside. Anyway,on what I'm wearing, a dress and vest together is one of my go-to outfits that I use when I just need something I know looks good together and I'll be comfortable in.

What I'm Wearing:
Jeans: Alloy
Shoes: Minnetonka Moccasins
Dress: Charlottle Russe
Vest: Thrifted
Shirt: Target

TRACY'S POST: me? wearing flares?! no.

2009-11-11T17:19:00.001-05:00

It was a lazy day, that day: the only remarkable thing about these pictures I should note are the jeans. I haven't worn a pair of non-skinnies in about three years. So when I bought these tjmaxx flares, two things occurred to me:

1., I don't look nearly as bad in them as I thought I would,
2., not surprisingly, they're about six inches too long.

KELLY'S POST: "Good morning starshine, the earth says hello." Hair Soundtrack

2009-11-06T07:52:00.001-05:00

This gorgeous mural never fails to impress.

What I'm Wearing:
Sweater: Target
Skirt: Dillard's
Tights: Target
Boots: Sketchers

KELLY'S POST: "Time may change me, but I cant trace time" David Bowie

2009-11-04T23:12:00.000-05:00

When I found this leopard print shirt/jumper it had a plastic chain across the front and I'm fairly certain it was supposed to be a little girl dress. In the end I made it my own.

What I'm Wearing:
Black Shirt: Target
Leopard Print: Thrifted
Jeans: Alloy
Shoes: Dillard's

TRACY'S POST: I suffer through bangles because of this blog.

2009-11-03T19:40:00.000-05:00

I don't mean to, but I hardly wear jewelry. I love necklaces, and earrings, and bangles, but sometimes I simply forget and can't be bothered (As a business major, I have to be careful about my outfits. People will call me out if they think I'm too dressed up for school.). I cannot stand those thin bracelets I'm wearing, however. They jingle, jangle, fall off, and generally just disturb the peace of anyone within a mile radius.

Kelly, on the other hand...

Black blouse: TJMaxx

Cardigan: Forever XXI

Pants: BDG

Shoes: Naturalizer

Halloween weekend was... interesting...

2009-11-03T19:12:00.001-05:00

Three pictures of us were taken from my iPhone; of those three, this was the only one that wasn't blurred, or consumed with wrongly-placed closed eyes, awkward expressions or double chins.

Right, so, Kelly barely tolerated this entire venture, but we were both good sports throughout the evening and even were a part of this crowded outside-dance-party, with people dancing sporadically, and in the process spilling beer all over me (Me. Kelly, or so she was told, is intimidating when wearing heels).

TRACY'S POST: new layout!

2009-10-29T20:01:00.000-04:00

new layout (:

Kelly and I were sick of all the black!

So, on to Halloween.

Kelly and I drove an hour in order to shop at the closest Forever XXI,

and while she bought a black dress to be a flapper girl for this weekend,

I saw this aviatrix-inspired jacket and decided,

Go ahead, Tracy. Be a long-haired Amelia Earhart.

KELLY'S POST: "Someone told me it's all happening at the zoo. I do believe it, I do believe it's true" Simon & Garfunkel

2009-10-29T15:28:00.001-04:00

Found these photos from the Brookfield Zoo in Brookfield Illinois. Looks like the animals there and really into Halloween!

KELLY'S POST: "She got diamonds on the soles of her shoes, Well that's one way to lose these walking blues" Paul Simon

2009-10-28T00:22:00.001-04:00

Fun purple tights!

What I'm Wearing:
Tights: Target
Shoes: Payless
Skirt: Target
Shirt: Thrifted
Belt: Target

KELLY'S POST:" There's a big, A big hard sun, Beating on the big people, In a big hard world" Eddie Vedder

2009-10-25T12:29:00.000-04:00

For these pictures I was looking directly into the setting sun. We moved to a different place a little later but the pictures looked to dark. So, in conclusion, we'll just have to deal with the horrible sqinty faces I'm making as I got blinded by the sun. Ahh, the things we do for blogging.

What I'm Wearing:

Tights: Target

Boots: Minnetonka Moccasins

Dress: Target

Vest: Urban Outfitters

Long Sleeve Shirt: Target

Scarf: Urban Outfitters

KELLY'S POST: "Tempermental yogis bakin merryweather pie" Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros

2009-10-23T16:15:00.000-04:00

In a last minute attempt to make the basement look somewhat cool, when it got too dark out to take pictures, I took the sheet off my bed and pinned it to the wall. Still working on a more permanent solution in the basement for shoots. Anyway, surprisingly enough I got this skirt at Macy's over the summer (when Macy's appeared to have gone mad for the 40th anniversary of Woodstock, they had totally packed the store with hippie gear), and it is sooooo comfortable. I would wear it everyday if I could.

What I'm Wearing:
Sweater: Target
Boots: Vintage
Hat: Urban Outfitters
Skirt: Macy's

TRACY'S POST: No, that is not the same skirt from my last post.

2009-10-23T10:58:00.000-04:00

These past few days have been really warm, and even though I've worn this skirt x10000 times already, I just can't pass up the good weather and wear something drawl like jeans. Notice how my unruly hair is beyond ridiculous?! It's getting cut, today!

Red cardigan: target

skirt: Charlotte Russe

tights (accurate coloring in the pic, btw): merona (I love these things!)

shoes: bought these brand spanking new for $6.99 (!)

TRACY'S POST: "...home is wherever I'm with you"

2009-10-21T22:20:00.001-04:00

This is what I wore while Kelly and I were in Columbus: here, I was doing my damnedest to stay warm and keep my hair in check. Not the easiest thing to do, mind.

Blue shirt: Gabriel Brothers

skirt: Charlotte Russe

extra thick tights: merona (target)

shoes: payless

Anyone know of any good, thick, black tights? I hear DKNY is the best.

KELLY'S POST: "thoughts arrive like butterflies" Pearl Jam

2009-10-20T23:52:00.000-04:00

This was my attempt at grunge. I feel like there is a very fine line between looking grunge and looking homeless....or maybe no line at all :)

What I'm Wearing:
Boots: Minnetonka Moccasins
Tights: Target
Skirt: Was my mom's
Tank Top: Macy's
Sweater: Kohl's
Scarf: Gap
Hat: Target

Trip to Ligonier, PA for Fort Days

2009-10-20T23:36:00.000-04:00

The weekend before last, I made the excursion out with my boyfriend, Paul, to his home in Ligonier, Pennsylvania, in order to enjoy the annual Fort Days [festival] that takes place in the quaint little town. His buddies from his architecture classes also tagged along, so it was great fun hanging out with them and then meeting Paul's Ligonier friends.

saturday was the fort days parade; it was packed, even though it was raining and cold! You can't see them well, but there was a division of historically-accurate clothed soldiers. The second picture is us leaving the first day -- the sun finally came out!

On our second day, the sun was out and it was above freezing temperatures. The pagoda was my favorite part of the entire town, which exemplified it's brick motif and traditional styling.

I was on a hunt to find eighteenth-century-dressed folk, who had been running around in all colors and sizes. There is one particularly morose example in the second picture -- the first is of Paul, patiently posing in front of the gorgeous Catholic Church with his hot (but in actuality, very cold) cider.

The yellow-clad girl looked at me strangely after my phone made it's picture-taking sound. And Paul had to endure a history lesson from the older woman so I could get a picture of her.

The best picture, however, is right here: I kid you not. Chocolate covered bacon.

Paul drove through the backroads of Ligonier (avoiding the hysteria of Ford Days) so that we could stop at Pittsburgh for a little sight seeing. Ligonier is absolutely gorgeous; I took a million pictures of the scenery.

A picture of downtown Pittsburgh. The second picture is of CMU, with some gorgeous building (name/location unknown). The sun and clouds make it all so picturesque.

This one here, similarly, was just a part of the general campus ambience that was admired as we made our way to the Cathedral of Learning. That's the Cathedral's common room -- how cool is that?! They call it a common room. tee hee.

Just some art hanging out in a closed atrium. Why can't kent have that?! oh, and the second picture is Paul with a huge dinosaur -- except I totally had to zoom in and snap a picture of him hitting his head against the dinosaur's cement chest.

TRACY'S POST: back from columbus :)

2009-10-18T18:26:00.000-04:00

This was taken ages ago, but I had a sudden flurry of homework assignments and exams to deal with, and thus, these sweet pictures were put on the back burner.

[The] blazer [you always see me wearing]: Urban Outfitters, thrifted

Awesome plaid scarf: Forever XXI

White shirt + pink tanktop

Skinnies: Express

Boots: etsy

I've only got one pair of high rise (ish) jeans. Low-rise jeans cut into my hips, and mid-rise drive me nuts. What do you guys like: low rise, high rise? And does anyone know where to find a decent pair of high rise pants?

KELLY'S POST: "Oh what I'd give for a moment or two, Under the bridges of Paris with you" Dean Martin

2009-10-15T23:39:00.000-04:00

These photos were taken under a graffiti clad bridge downtown. This coat is one of my favorite thrift store finds, bought for a whopping $5.00!

What I'm Wearing:
Tank top: Dillard's
Jeans: Alloy
Coat: Thrifted
Belt: Target
Shoes: Payless

TRACY'S POST: Don't look into the graffiti too closely. Please.

2009-10-15T17:12:00.002-04:00

It's been unseasonably cold in Cleveland this year (surprise! Ohio weather has surprised me, yet again!), to the point where even this cold-weather-friendly outfit was a bit too scanty. I'm off to my Columbus home this weekend to pick up my winter wardrobe -- and guess who's going with me?!

Baret: Aldo

Scarf: Thrifted

Pink tanktop

Military jacket: H&M

Skinnies: BDG (Urban Outfitters)

KELLY'S POST: "Some strange music draws me in " Patti Smith

2009-10-12T19:15:00.001-04:00

Today I was clearly channeling the great Patti Smith.

What I'm Wearing:
Jacket: Thrifted
Blouse: Macy's
Jeans: AlloyTie: Vintage

KELLY'S POST: "the morning rain as it soaks you to the bone" Oasis

2009-10-12T01:13:00.000-04:00

Excuse the terrible mess of the basement. It was very cold and rainy outside. Tracy and myself are planning to carve out a space for ourselves to take pictures down here. So hopefully next time you see our basement it will look more suitable for photos. :) (Can you believe these orange 70's couches? They were left with the house; can't imagine why.)

Jumper: Macy's
Shirt: Target
Jeans: Alloy
Boots: Sketchers

TRACY'S POST: Attack! of the red-eyed monster!

2009-10-09T14:38:00.001-04:00

You cannot begin to comprehend the connection I share with that blazer. Our love knows no bounds.

Blazer: Urban Outfitters (thrifted)

Awesome maroon-brown colored tights: Target

Boots: from etsy... somewhere

Skirt: Old Navy

Necklace: I made it in a glass jewelry class! All of the jewelry I made from those classes are my prides and joi.

TRACY'S POST: why yes, I am still breathing.

2009-10-09T14:31:00.002-04:00

I'd like to point out that, yes, in general, I'm dreadful with posing. I could list a whole host of excuses -- today I think my excuse will be my hips (they're really so reliable when it comes to finding a scapegoat). But these pictures here (taken several days ago) are different: it was just too damned cold to do anything but shrug into the collar of your coat and imitate a turtle.

My hair looks nice, though.

Coat: H&M

Outfit you can't see*: urban outfitters gray skirt, white t-shirt, coral short-sleeved cardigan, awesome necklace from chico's

*no, really, it was too cold to show it to you. SEE?!

Thanks Weardrobe!

2009-10-08T13:05:00.000-04:00

Weardrobe

KELLY'S POST: "I see skies of blue, clouds of white, Bright blessed days, dark sacred nights" Louis Armstrong

2009-10-07T21:04:00.000-04:00

I'm so pleased with Tracy's picture taking skills. I love these photos! We were looking and looking for a place to take pictures and I saw this along the side of the road so I whipped the car onto the gravel and we actually had to go under a gate to get into this lovely landscape. Only worrying thng: there was a post with an upside down boot on it. What this means, I'll never know.

What I'm Wearing:
Sweater: American Eagle
Skirt: Target
Green Tights: Target
Boots: Sketchers

KELLY'S POST: "I want to know, Have you ever seen the rain, Comin' down on a sunny day" Creedence Clearwater Revival

2009-10-06T20:42:00.000-04:00

On a rainy day, I find the best thing to do is just put on a coat and boots, and know that no matter how hard you try your bound to get wet. As I don't have proper rain boots currently, my cow boy boots are making a return appearance. I also really like the jacket; its a comfortable weight for fall, while having a cool military look.

What I'm Wearing:

Boots: Vintage

Jeans: Alloy

Jacket: Gap

KELLY'S POST: "She comes in colors everywhere...She's like a rainbow" Rolling Stones

2009-10-06T20:33:00.000-04:00

Over the weekend (amidst cars breaking down and getting horribly lost) I met up with my parents in Columbus to see the beautiful art sculptures of Dale Chihuly. I just love all the color and different shapes he can make the glass into. Amazing!

TRACY'S POST: karma, you fickle mistress, do not scorn me.

2009-10-02T01:13:00.011-04:00

After having suffered an on-and-off again bronchial infection for nearly two bloody weeks, my fever was small enough to allot me a few hours of dress up and play time. Right, so, I wore these clothes, picked up my boyfriend to get Panera, got into a car accident, froze to death waiting for a policeman to come, and subsequently received a ticket in excess of one-hundred dollars.

Needless to say, I am currently devoid of my favored "Daddy's little girl" status.

On the other hand, I made great friends with the girls who ran into me, who complimented: 1., my hair; 2., my aldo boots; 3., my adoring boyfriend, who ran to get us hot chocolate. The irritably tardy cop was actually very nice and helpful, and Panera's chicken noodle soup in a bread bowl was so rewarding after having to pluck frozen fingers from the police report.

So, karma, what is it exactly you're trying to tell me?

Blazer: Gabriel Brothers (Urban Outffiters label)

Magenta blouse: Target

Coral tank + belt

Pants: Urban Outfitters

Boots: Aldo

KELLY'S POST: "Here comes the sun" The Beatles

2009-10-02T00:52:00.000-04:00

For some reason my camera wasn't working today, so we decided to use Tracy's iphone. The pictures arn't bad for a phone are they? Anyway, today was the first sunny nice day in what seems like a long time!

What I'm Wearing:

Sweater: Target

Shirt: My mom's

Belt: Thrift Store

Tights: Target

Skirt: Dillard's

KELLY'S POST: "We'll see the stars that shine so bright, stars made for us tonight." -Iggy Pop

2009-09-30T23:59:00.001-04:00

Due to rainy, cold weather and a still ailing Tracy, pictures were done in my room today. As you can see I have a thing about not having empty wall space. This outfit today is really just made of great deals. The jacket cost me $3 and the boots were $20.

What I'm Wearing:

Jacket: Gabriel Brothers (overstocks)

Shirt: Target

Jeans: Alloy

Necklace: Made by me

Boots: Thrift

KELLY'S POST: "The best things in life are free, but you can keep them for the birds and bees. Now give me money, that's what I want." -The Beatles

2009-09-27T19:27:00.001-04:00

To follow up on my last vinyl post, I decided to do a bit of research on what some of the most valuable records are. You won't be seeing any of these in my collection any time soon. :)

To begin with: the infamous "Butcher Album" by The Beatles. The original cover for the Beatles' "Yesterday and Today" understandably caused some controversy, thus (after they were recalled) most had a more conventional cover pasted over the original. Estimated to be worth $40,000 for mint first state stereo copies. $150 to $10,000 for other pressings and conditions.

The Sex Pistol's 1977 album "God save the Queen" (UK A&M 7” 45 RPM with mailer, 1977). Estimated worth: $22,000.

The Velvet Underground's 1966 album "The Velvet Underground and Nico" (US Album Acetate, in plain sleeve, 1966 with alternate versions of tracks from official release). Estimated worth: over $400,000.

Bob Dylan's 1963 album "The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan" (CBS, US album, stereo 1963 featuring 4 tracks deleted from subsequent releases). Estimated Worth: $35,000.

John Lennon and Yoko Ono's 1969 album "Wedding Album" (USA Capital LP Acetate with hand written sleeve notes) Currently on sale at Forever Vinyl for $50,000.

KELLY'S POST: "It's the same old story, same old song and dance, my friend." Aerosmith

2009-09-25T16:37:00.000-04:00

As Paul McCartney sang on one of his more recent albums "What we are, is what we are and what we wear/ Is vintage clothes, vintage clothes/ A little more, a little tall /Check the rack /What went out, is coming back." While looking through some old family photos, I can't help but agree with him. I've posted a few of them here. Enjoy!

KELLY'S POST: "Everybody's working for the weekend" -Loverboy

2009-09-25T13:37:00.000-04:00

The weekend is finally here! I just have to go to my calculus class in about a half hour and then I will be free as a bird! (Well you know, until Monday rolls around again).

What I'm Wearing:
Jeans: Alloy
Belt: Target
Shirt: Thrifted
Jacket: Gabriel Brothers (overstocks store)

TRACY'S POST: fall weather, come unto thee quickly.

2009-09-23T21:09:00.002-04:00

Cleveland-Ohio weather is tricky business. Hot & humid in the summer, cold & morose in the winter. Today it was 80 degrees (fahrenheit), but with humidity that really means 85. But it's raining, so the sun shouldn't raise the temperature or humidity... oh, nope, nevermind. (Sneaky little bastard.)

So what the hell do you wear, exactly?
Shirt and skirt, people. The only way to go.

KELLY'S POST: "And she's buying the stairway to heaven" Led Zeppelin-Stairway to Heaven

2009-09-23T18:23:00.000-04:00

It's funny how matching brown with black is sort of a hit or miss thing. It ether works or it doesn't, and usually I can't tell until I try it on. Today I think it works.

What I'm Wearing:

Vest: Forever 21

Shirt: Walmart

Jeans: Alloy

Boots: Minetonka Moccasins

Necklaces: Macy's, Forever 21

KELLY'S POST: "We ain't really quaint, so please don't point and stare. We're just technologically impaired" Weird Al-Amish Paradise

2009-09-22T22:35:00.001-04:00

Do you want to know the most annoying thing ever!? My DVD player remote doesn't work. This means that I can't breeze through all the commercials on my DVDs. And worse than that once I finally get to the DVD menu, 9 times out of 10 I accidentally hit the "open" button instead of the "play" button on the DVD player, causing me to have the watch the previews all over AGAIN! Then, on my TV shows on DVD, I can only watch the first episode on each disc because I can't click around. I'm going mad, mad I tell you! You really don't realize the convenience of modern technology until it quits on you, yes?

What I'm Wearing:
Vest: Thrifted
Shirt: Gap
Dress: Target
Leggings: Charlotte Russe
Shoes: Dillards

TRACY's POST: Sixth Day.. a hypocrite's post

2009-09-22T22:23:00.000-04:00

Because of a stubborn wariness towards the plaid trend, I have very few plaid items in my closet. This dress is one of three, and I bought it solely because of it's cut and price. Despite the pink plaid, I love this dress. I'm convinced it'll transition well into fall fashion.

See those shoes? I swear, I haven't taken those things off since I bought them.

What do you guys think about plaid? Love it, or hate it?

Dress: Gabriel Brothers

Shoes: Naturalizer (Famous Footwear)

KELLY'S POST: "Where have all the flowers gone? Girls have picked them every one." Pete Seeger-Where have all the Flowers Gone

2009-09-21T19:52:00.000-04:00

This blue top is actually one of those dresses with the elastic on the bottom (a bubble dress?). However, I put a skirt over it to dress it down a bit for class. Then, inspired by the hippie look of the flowers on the top I went with my boots with the fringe going down the side. I ended up quiet happy with my outfit today, which is good because it was one of those days where it just threatened of rain all day without actually really delivering.

What I'm Wearing:
Blue Dress: TJ Maxx
Skirt: Dillard's
Boots: Target

PS: Look guys! One of our own, a fellow fashion blogger, has made it to the big time!
Guardian Article
Style Rookie

KELLY'S POST: "Today's music ain't got the same soul, I like that old time rock 'n' roll" Bob Seeger-Old Time Rock and Roll

2009-09-18T19:57:00.002-04:00

This post may not be fashion related, but record albums are pretty cool too right? Well I think so, and I am here to procliam my love for vinyl. My collection has been growing fast for the past year or so, when I got my first record player for Christmas. I now have about 50 records and the collection is only growing. The sacred ritual of buying a record goes a little something like this: you enter the record store and the overpowering smell of must, mold, and all things old hits you like a brick. Then its time to sort through hundreds and hundreds of records checking for record quality, the beauty of the album art, and what songs are actually on the album. After choosing said albums and bringing them home, it's time for the moment of truth: you put the record on the player, move the needle over, hear the first sounds of hissing and crackling as the needle finds the groove, then BAM: sonic bliss!

TRACY'S POST: A Cartoonish appeal, none the less.

2009-09-17T23:04:00.000-04:00

KELLY'S POST: "What a day for a daydream" The Lovin' Spoonful-Daydream

2009-09-16T20:33:00.003-04:00

I have no idea what this buliding is, but believe it or not this is the BACK of the building! Noone ever gets to see this side, and this is the cool side! (Tracy is this one 50 feet high? haha). This is my new dress from ModCloth. I was very excited about it coming in the mail and here is is making its debut!

What I'm Wearing:
Dress: Mod Cloth
Jeans: Alloy

TRACY'S POST: Fifth Day ...all right, I admit. I color edit.

2009-09-16T20:30:00.005-04:00

So, here's where I tell you I'm a photoshop-maniac -- which is what I originally intended to do, before I realized graphic designers don't make ____ (place operative word of choice here) during a recession. I just couldn't resist tinting these beautiful cement walls with a bit of magenta.

Bla, bla, we all know it's a boring outfit. I'm really here to rave about my new favorite pair of shoesies. Naturalizer is where it's at, I'm telling you. Every Naturalizer pair I've bought (for my mom, myself) has been very well crafted and just unbelievably comfortable. I got these at Famous Footwear, I just couldn't resist (:

(besides, I feel stumpy when I wear black tights with flats, so I need a good pair of heels!)

These walls are hidden from the streets and can only be found by straying away from a little park in Kent. The art is so unique!

KELLY'S POST: "Tomorrow may rain, so I'll follow the sun" The Beatles-I'll follow the Sun

2009-09-15T19:58:00.000-04:00

Tracy was sick today, but somehow I still managed to drag her outside to take a few photos (of which I'm very grateful Tracy!) lol. So the dismal background behind me is just the side of our house. Ah, Cest la Vie!

What I'm Wearing:
Moccasins: Minnatonka
Skirt: Thrifted
Vest: Forever 21

TRACY'S POST: PLAID PROBLEMATIQUE

2009-09-15T19:31:00.003-04:00

(I'm feeling a bit under the weather, so here. Take this mildly-diplomatic rant about plaid. Take it.)

Don’t get me wrong. Plaid is one of the most versatile prints out there. Combining other clothes & accessories with plaid is as easy as one-two-three, and with plaid as the current trend among college students, it’s a basic that can make any girl (or guy) look fashionable.

That said, so many people, so many people, execute the so-called trend poorly. And because plaid is worn by so many, I fear the trend is going to crash and die. Hard. It’ll become overrated to the majority of the population, like Avril Lavigne or Kanye West.

Personally, I’d like to avoid looking like a lumberjack. I'll spare you the step-by-step user manual on wearing plaid, because you people are fashionable and probably know more on the subject than I do. Just, please use sparingly and in your best judgment.

By the way. Where did the stereotype of mixing plaid and hipster come about?

TRACY'S POST: Fourth Day (...yes, I wear gladiators)

2009-09-14T17:56:00.006-04:00

Kelly has an eye for these random murals in downtown Kent, so off we go to this little coffee shop where people were sitting not ten feet from us. I was terrified someone would catch us (catch us taking pictures..? I know, I know, it’s a strange paranoia), and also mildly concerned about our illegally parked car. We were done in two minutes, tops.

For the record, the coffee shop was not five stories. So, therefore, the mural was maybe thirty feet tall (Strangely enough, Kelly will be the only one of us passing Calculus this year).

Dress: On the sale rack last year at Target, I hacked off the bottom and used it this year on my family’s annual trip to the beach

Jacket: From Urban Outfitters (BDG?), found at Gabriel Brothers for $2.50
Belt: Vintage find...I love the cognac color

Shoes: r2, at DSW

Aviators: Aldo

KELLY'S POST: "The crayon on the wall he slashes" Simon & Garfunkel-A Poem on The Underground Wall

2009-09-14T16:56:00.000-04:00

Found this mural on the side of a coffee shop downtown. It's really well done and HUGE! It's gotta be close to 50 feet or so. Anyway, this skirt was my mom's back in the day. I found it, and we cut about 6 inches off the bottom to update it a bit. I also added the belt to make it a bit more high waisted than it already is.

What I'm Wearing:
Top: Walmart
Skirt: Was my mom's
Shoes: Payless
Belt: Target

2009-09-12T16:53:00.002-04:00

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KELLY'S POST: Iconic Style-Edie Sedgwick

2009-09-12T15:22:00.000-04:00

Black tights are going to be huge for fall, so when I went to write my first "iconic style" post the first person I thought of was Edie Sedgwick. She virtually invented black tights (well maybe not, but all the same she made them very cool). Back in the 60's, Edie was what one might call an "it girl." She was: Andy Warhol's muse and was in many of his films, a socialite, an heiress, and had an amazing sense of style. Known for her black tights, mini dresses and chandelier earrings, Edie Sedgwick is definatly going to be one of my inspirations for this coming fall.

KELLY'S POST: "We'd go down to the river, and into the river we'd dive" Bruce Springsteen-The River

2009-09-10T20:09:00.003-04:00

Today as I write this, I'm laying in bed on a Friday morning, before class, listening to Nirvana (unplugged--to me, you can get no better than just the sounds of an acoustic guitar and a voice). If it were up to me I'd just lay in bed all day (lazy is my natural state), and yet in a few minutes I will be beckoned yet again to go to calculus. All this learning will get me somewhere someday right? Yesterday me and Tracy (yes grammar fanatics I said it!) went to this park in downtown Kent were the river runs through, and some trains too. Downtown Kent is really only like two or three streets but it's cute and its quaint and for 8 months out of the year it's home.

What I'm Wearing:
Sweater: Target
Tank top: American Eagle
Skirt: Charlotte Russe
Necklace: Made by me
Shoes: Dillard's

TRACY'S POST: Third Day

2009-09-10T14:31:00.005-04:00

While it may seem that Ohio is nothing but forest, you are only partially correct. Kent is nothing but forest: other small villages, like Cleveland or Columbus, are just mildly green.

(Cincinnati has this weird thing with pigs, so if you're visiting, I wouldn't venture too far out).

Teal racerback: Delias

Skirt: Gabriel Brothers

Shoes: Target

KELLY'S POST: "All your dreams are made of strawberry lemonade" Oasis-Talk Tonight

2009-09-09T17:26:00.004-04:00

Another day of class, another outfit. Today in vertebrate anatomy lab I had to dissect a Dogfish Shark. Most people would not wear a tie to cut open a shark, but....well I'm not most people haha!

What I'm Wearing:
Shirt: Taken from my mom's closet, she used to wear it in the 80's.
Jeans: Alloy
Shoes: Payless
Tie: Vintage
Bracelet: Gifted

TRACY'S POST: Second Day

2009-09-09T14:41:00.004-04:00

Today, Kelly dragged me out to this adorable little park after math class. See, I'm not much for having my picture taken, and severely prone to curmudgeon-y after a late night with Mr. Calculus. Kelly is really good at ignoring my excuses, in any event.

I do love those shoes, though. With all my heart.

Gray shirt: Forever XXI

Orange skirt: Mom made it!

Shoes: DSW, on sale

KELLY'S POST: "Sit back and groove on a rainy day" Jimi Hendrix-Rainy Day, Dream Away

2009-09-08T17:17:00.001-04:00

On a rainy, chilly day of class, it seemed like a good excuse to wear my cowboy boots (not that I need and excuse, I'm absolutely in love with them). I had been looking for cowboy boots for a while, but all my internet searches came up with boots well over $100. Then one day this spring, I walked into a vintage store (Einstein's Attic in Kent) with Tracy, and there they were, my size and everything. Fate no?

What I'm Wearing:
Dress: Thrifted (tag says H&M)
Belt: Target
Boots: Vintage
Bracelet & Ring: Were my grandma's

TRACY'S POST: First Day

2009-09-08T14:02:00.005-04:00

It’s fitting that our first day of photos, it was rainy and muggy -- an ominous foretelling, as far as I’m concerned. I’m sure Kelly was in her glory, trying to make me stand still for two seconds in order to get a decent photo. Note the eyebrows.

Anyways, I won’t get too technical, but here’s a typical outfit with my typical style guidelines. Basic colors, a bit of color thrown in, and cognac brown. Brown makes everything better.

Coral Cardigan: Target’s sale rack (it knows me well)

Black ruffled blouse: Target

Belt: Thrift store

White shorts: J Crew

Slouch boots: Rocketdog

KELLY'S POST: "Sukie was the kid, she liked to hangout in the graveyard!" Belle & Sebastion-Sukie in the Graveyard

2009-09-06T17:00:00.001-04:00

Over the Labor Day weekend I went home to Cincinnati. On Sunday, my mom and I took a walk through Spring Grove Cemetery. Spring Grove is the second largest cemetary in the country and is home to the graves and mausoleums of Cincinnati's richest families. The sculptures alone were absolutely stunning, but the family mausoleums were unbelievable (the picture that looks like the parthenon-yea that's one family's mausoleum). Plus, another draw is that they have graves dating back to around revolutionary war times and soldies from both sides of the Civil War (Cincinnati's right on the Mason-Dixon Line).

What I'm Wearing:
Tank top: From my sister's closet
Skirt: Dillard's
Shoes: Again, from my sister's closet
Belt: Target
Necklace: Gifted (I haven't taken it off in like 3 years, so it'll be in every pic :)
Bracelets: Forever 21

2009-09-05T10:50:00.000-04:00

Welcome to The Wearing Times! We're Kelly and Tracy, two college kids with nothing better to do on their Thursday nights than blog about fashion; what we wish we could afford to wear, and what we really wear on our way to class at Kent State University.

A few things have to be taken into consideration before you pass judgment; practicality and comfort must come into the equation for any college student, while a strict budget must be met. Also, neither of us are fashion majors; Kelly's a conservation major (a.k.a. tree hugger) while Tracy is studying in the College of Business (a.k.a. white collar enthusiast. boo hiss.) Which might not mean anything, until you recognize that neither majors are arts-oriented, and so their fellow tree hugger and white collar students stare with waring distrust at these bipedal aliens who decide to dress in anything but sweatpants at eight in the morning.

Anyways.

We're here to talk about fashion, music, the arts, Kelly's strange fascination with British men, and anything else that might humor Tracy that particular day.