One more reason why I need Stacy and Clinton in my lifeAugust 21st, 2007 @ 4:04 pm
Remember last year when I decided to change my clothes after work everyday? This awesome conclusion was decided after months of walking far too much in my fancy work clothes and high heels. while this enabled me to be more comfortable, it is not very stylish.
During the summer I’ve taken to changing into different bottoms and slipping on my favorite flip-flops. It truly does make my walk home with Babboo so pleasurable. I don’t have to fear the crappy hills of downtown Seattle. Instead I look at it as my daily workout. (And let’s be honest, this mile walk is the only workout I’m getting these days.)
Every morning I pack up my work bag with my frozen pizza for lunch, my flip-flops, and a different pair of pants. I never take into account what I’m wearing to work that day. It’s never really mattered.
That is until last week when I realized I looked even more horrible then usual. After I changed in the bathroom I realized my yoga pants might not have been the best choice for my top half.
I felt like a mullet, you know, business in the front and party in the back.
Sweet outfit, NERD!
I tried to ignore my cat-hair-covered black yoga pants mixed with my lovely blue blazer on the walk home. I tried to just own it and be all, “yeah, I planned to look this awesome today. You gotta a problem with it?”
Yesterday after changing out of my nice work slacks and heels, I walked out of the bathroom stall, I looked at myself in the full length mirror and realized that this outfit was even worse then my walking-mullet-outfit from last week.
This time I was Denim Vest from that episode of Seinfeld. You know, the one where Elaine gives her fake phone number on her punch card from the subway shop to that dork wearing the all-denim-outfit.
There was no hiding this outfit. I couldn’t take the jacket off because I was only wearing a little red cami underneath. And dude, it was cold outside.
It’s a good thing I didn’t run into anyone I knew. How would I have explained this? Although, now that I think about it, it would have been better to have been given the chance to explain it instead of having people think that I meant to wear this.
So instead of just being embarrassed of someone in Seattle seeing me dressed like a fool, I decide to take pictures of myself dressed like an idiot, further mock myself with photoshop, and then plaster it on the interweb.
Classy Isabel, classy.
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And because there is so many other things happening on the interweb today, may I please divert your attention for a moment:
- I no longer have to keep THIS SECRET!! And let me tell you, it was hard to keep it. Especially at BlogHer. What’s the secret? Well, you’ll have to go visit the lovely Mrs. Squirrel and read about it yourself. And then give her a hug.
- Today I can also be seen over at a new website Seattle Mom Blogs. This post was originally posted here at my blog, but today I’m sharing the love. I plan to do some original writing over there in the future. So have a look around and check back often.
- I also posted over at one of my other blogs. You know, the one about TV. So click over there and read about the new show that The King and I are mad over.
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Frema
said,
August 21, 2007 at 4:23 pm
In my college years, I actually DID plan denim-on-denim outfits. I thought it was cute. Silly Frema!
I will say, though, that you look great in both pictures, and you totally could have pulled off just wearing the cami.
Carrisa
said,
August 21, 2007 at 4:30 pm
My sister calls it the Canadian Tuxedo. She says you are not allowed to wear denim on top and bottom.
I said “what if they are diff colors?” she says “No!” and smacks me on the head.
Good thing I almost never wear jeans.
HollowSquirrel
said,
August 21, 2007 at 4:49 pm
I saw a hott mom at Target today wearing a darker jean jacket with lighter jeans– sounds lame, but she made it totally work. I could never ever pull that off. Carrisa’s sister would totally smack me in the head, too.
Laurel
said,
August 21, 2007 at 4:51 pm
Oh no! Double denim! You just have to rock it and pretend that you’re Euro. They totally love the double denim in Italy.
Art Nerd
said,
August 21, 2007 at 4:55 pm
I call that look a denim suit. And I pronounce suit in a funny way. Which really wouldn’t come across well in print. Anyway, I like the idea of a clothing mullet much much better!
Janssen
said,
August 21, 2007 at 4:56 pm
Yeah, the double denim is a look that one should avoid. Thanks for sharing it for the amusement of the Internet, though.
And LOVE the mullet joke. . .too funny.
heidikins
said,
August 21, 2007 at 5:04 pm
I Heart Isabel. That’s all. What other woman would willingly mock her fashion (mis)judgements on the web? She’s just klassy that way - klassy with a ‘K’.
xox
Stephanie
said,
August 21, 2007 at 5:14 pm
I think the best part of it all is the fact that you took the pictures in the shitter at work. Heidikins - That is “k”lassy
Operation Pink Herring
said,
August 21, 2007 at 5:22 pm
Laurel’s right, the Europeans totally rock the denim on denim. I won’t lie, I did it when I was in Spain. Different color denims, though. Here we call it the “Texas tuxedo”.
Maybe the picture doesn’t do the look justice, but I think the first picture outfit looks fine. They just look like black capri pants.
Comfort trumps fashion, I say. Rock it!
Emily
said,
August 21, 2007 at 5:30 pm
So…the title? That’s from “What Not to Wear,” right? Well, ya know….I think they usually do a good job improving other people’s styles. But….sometimes they wear hideous outfits.
By the way, when I was in middle school, I pinned like 20 different buttons with catchy little sayings all over my jean jacket…. and wore it with my jeans. It totally rocked.
-R-
said,
August 21, 2007 at 5:56 pm
First, I think we work at the same place because we have the exact same ugly tile and bathroom design at my office.
Second, ha!
Third, I wear comfy shoes to and from the bus to my work, but I don’t change my pants. I have gotten some strange looks though. Like flip flops and a suit don’t go together- whatever, people.
Audrey
said,
August 21, 2007 at 6:01 pm
Okay, you had me absolutely rolling with both the fashion mullet and the denim suit. You are so awesome.
Nic
said,
August 21, 2007 at 6:46 pm
I just love that you wear flipflops like me.
And I would like an explanation of what you would say to your coworkers if one happened to walk in on you, LOL.
MK
said,
August 21, 2007 at 6:54 pm
Oh you make me laugh! Who cares what otehrs think - well at least the one syou don;t know..lol… I heart flip flops! I haven;t seen any cute baby boy pics in a while!!!
Lisa B
said,
August 21, 2007 at 7:00 pm
I may get smacked on the head for this but… I think you look great. You can totally pull this off.
janet
said,
August 21, 2007 at 7:05 pm
OMG I love the all jean outfit. HOT mama!
May
said,
August 21, 2007 at 8:16 pm
Dude, that’s what I was wearing yesterday. Actually, since I only have 4 things I fit in right now (at 4.5 months knocked up), I WISH I was wearing that yesterday.
Also, I’ve never heard of the “canadian” or “texas” tuxedo”. That is awesome, and I vow to use it in a conversation as soon as possible.
Also, RENO STILL SUCKS!
Amber
said,
August 21, 2007 at 8:33 pm
Oh, I totally did the “all denim” look too a few months ago - in my defence, I was on vacation and the jacket was all I had with me.
Is it really wrong that I actually think the yoga pants ensemble is quite cute?
Leslie
said,
August 21, 2007 at 8:43 pm
Although I am totally excited for HollowSquirrel, I saw “What the J” and thought maybe you were revealing your real name! I know it starts with a “J” because in your 100 things about you, you used to say that all the members of your family have a name that starts with “J” (or at least you used to). Anyway, I thought you were letting a different cat out of the bag!
Christar
said,
August 21, 2007 at 9:07 pm
I will sometimes wear a denim mini skirt with a denim jacket. Is that bad? But the denim jacket is super tiny, and stylish. Not meant to keep warm, just to be stylish.
I’ve decided I need to get some new workout clothes. I only have one shirt I like, and I can’t wear it every day. And I would totally love yoga pants. I still use my dance pants to work out.
Yay for HollowSquirrel!
Lindsey
said,
August 22, 2007 at 12:10 am
Call me crazy, but I actually didn’t think the first outfit looked bad…I think it’s cute.
The denim on denim though…I give that a big ‘ol VETO.
You crack me up.
angela
said,
August 22, 2007 at 12:21 am
You are too funny. I love how you look terrified of yourself in both pics.
the wifey
said,
August 22, 2007 at 2:31 am
you are hilarious. and brave! seriously, kudos for being able to make fun of yourself. i don’t think i could possibly share pictures of the outfits i put together to walk the dog at 5:00am…
Amy W
said,
August 22, 2007 at 12:21 pm
Love the flip flops even though you say it’s cold and you are wearing jeans!
Amy W
said,
August 22, 2007 at 12:22 pm
Oh, and I have TOTALLY applied to be on Clinton and Stacy’s show. Jerks haven’t called yet.
Fairly Odd Mother
said,
August 22, 2007 at 4:14 pm
Oh, the full jean ensemble! Cracks me right up. Also up there are the A) jeans that some people swim in!; B) jeans used as ski pants.
Stacy and Clinton are the reason I rarely leave the house wearing anything above my knees (I mean to say, a mini skirt or shorts; I’m not naked from my knees up!). I love/hate them for this.
metalia
said,
August 23, 2007 at 5:04 am
“Denim Vest” is perhaps one of my favorite Seinfeld episodes ever. It’s hilarious, as is your expression in your own denim vest pic.
Marriage-101
said,
August 23, 2007 at 2:06 pm
Is it wrong that I like the denim-on-denim outfit you have on? If so, then I don’t want to be right! I love it! Take away my fashion card now! I’m no longer qualified to be a card carrying fashionista! Oh wait, they wouldn’t give me a card in the first place…darn.
Rachel
said,
August 23, 2007 at 4:23 pm
Dude!! You look totally HOT!!! And, can I puh-lease have your hair!!!???
Nap Queen
said,
August 25, 2007 at 11:09 pm
All I can say is LOLOLOLOLOLOLOL, I love you for this post. But not in a creepy way. It made me laugh really hard. Oh, and I thought the first outfit was cute!
SJ
said,
August 28, 2007 at 4:39 am
Love your facial expressions in those photos Isabel! You crack me up.
You are awesome too.