How we entertained ourselves with a tripod all weekend, since we decided not to drink so that each moment would be clearer....after taking care of the vintage shots for the store, we took a five minute drive to the back of what used to be a bustling shopping complex and is now a desolate and pretty creepy ruinous mess. Although I've been wanting to shoot there for a while now, I never imagined there would be such background treasures as warped weedy fencing, a pulverized television, and exposed generators, or whatever those are. We considered claiming that we sacrificed a TV ourselves to set the mood but have decided against such inveracity lest people think us insane, which you probably will anyway for spending our Sunday thus. One advantage to living in suburbia is stumbling across odd scenes like this...a few years ago I was hiking around in the hills and came across a printer that looked like it had been clubbed to death...Office Space much? Suburbs = weird pent up bitterness/rage.
But as you can see we had quite a bit of fun with this looking as obnoxious as possible. My boyfriend would like to note that he doesn't wear the same jeans all the time but due to having a drink (cranberry-inclusive, even!) spilled on him in the airplane, was forced to wear one pair (I meant to wash them for him but kept on forgetting), lamenting that "I have such a fashionista girlfriend and I wear the same pants every day" - I have somehow managed to forgive him for this so perhaps you will too.
Hope you enjoy these as much as we did taking them :)
Dress, FCUK. Blazer, Ralph Lauren. Heels, sunglasses, hat, and socks, Forever21. Bag, vintage Anne Klein.
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Right in the wreckage
130 comments:
I love your pictures. Your a beatuful girl a you have agreat sense of style!!
But, do you have a secret for your amazing body?
your guy's guns are ridiculous! in a good way, of course. he looks like he's about to kick some. retched cool blazer too, rumi.
I like very much this dress, the holding is perfect !
Love the pics & background, beautiful dress, and it's great that your boyfriend likes taking this kind of pictures with you.
The location with the old tv and graffitis are perfect. Love it!
i love the blazer!!! just wondering if it was thrifted or new?
you guys are so cool it hurts! yummy boyfriend btw!
I was thinking about how you would wear that yellow dress... it seemed difficult to match with something, but you did a great work!
You guyyyyss, makes me look twice at my bf!! what a great couple you are, visually!! he must model for some mens' apparel that you could add to your store! heh
love the fcuk dress, and how you toned it down from bimbo to chic.
you look so good together. :) yes, i forgive him for the pants. looks good on him though.
I love how in some of the pics, his sunnies (or your sunnies, perhaps?) matches your FCUK dress.
what a pimpish boyfriend! oh rumi dear, i thought you got style - in clothes maybe but obviously not in boys! he looks like a freaking abercrombie guy...burgh!
You two are such a beautiful couple. Him hot you gorgeous. How lovely! Loving the bright coloured dress, very spring/summery :)
You guys are super adorable! If it matters, I see nothing weird about spending your weekend this way. It's sweet, actually...
I think I have a semi-crush on your bf in those chartreuse sunglasses..haha..but an even bigger crush on that dress. Amazing!
so that explains the jeans, but what about the horrible white tennies that do not match anything! get that boy some boots and a shirt, please. this isn't venice.
Forget about the rubbish some people makes about your bf!He is very hot!And so are you!You are both gorgeous :) Love your style!
It's cute that he knows the term "fashionista"
Do I hear the word- "project"? I think you're BF is nice looking enough but he definitely needs to be Rumified. How about more fitted jeans in a less obvious wash (maybe grey); a fitted (but not too fitted)black distressed/vintage soft V neck; some Johnny Depp type motorcyle boots; hair combed a bit more and let's lose the sunnies, and necklace. Potential, potential, potential.
your so gorgeous!
agh i am green with envy now...
your dress is gorgeous I love the blazer as well---
you have incredible taste!
!!
well best of luck to you (if you need it)
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i cant see almost every foto=(
you look great in that dress. for some reason, i always feel weird about wearing navy + black, but i love the blazer and tights combo.
Your outfit in this reminds me of an outfit recently suggested in Marie Claire. (I think this week's release for May.)
Linked you in my last post. You've been an inspiration.
PS. the photos are being difficult with loading.
Only three pictures are showing, but maybe that is just me (or my PC wants to have a day off)
so you already received the french connection dress! That was quick, or didn't you order it online?
anon 6:22 - the "horrible white tennies" have black stripes? if they're not adidas, they're certainly adidas-esque. a lot of the images are broken right now so i cant see them all. but regardless, rumi, what i like about these recent shoots is that you and your bf have a different sense of style.
It's cute that he was worried about wearing the same jeans, although I would've been more concerned with them being way too long? and that wash?? and those hideous shoes? I think you need to give him a makeover.
You look gorgeous though
I also can't see a few pictures.
But those I can see are nice.And I love the backround and the tv is hot.haha
First of all, your outfit is, by far, one of my favorites. I love that blazer and it just works so well with the bright dress.
And I won't even begin to gush about how cute you two are. It's great you have a boyfriend who shares in your passion :)
Your pics are awesome! Contrary to some comments, I like your bf's style. He's a guy, for goodness sake. Two fashionistas does not a happy couple make! Thanks for the inspiration!
His pair of jeans is really cool (so i guess we can forgive him :p), and your outfit as well. You're such a nice couple!
Thanks for this really great pics & background Xxx
I agree, your bf is a hottie but in such a generic way. You have such an edge to your style you gotta edge him up as well! (I'm thinking The Strokes band memebers kind of style.) You look beautiful as usual.....and the blazer is AMAZING! Is it new?
Looks like a great way to spend the time! I love the smashed up TV. It looks like an editorial set!
I think you and your bf look amazing!!! My bf dresses exactly like that, showing off his muscles and wearing his adidas. I think there's nothing wrong! It makes you stand out more :) And you dont want your bf looking like a girl haha
You guys are such a cute couple. Great style both of you! Your bf is hot if you don't mind me saying. Just a bit too buff for me ;p
these pictures are so creative. :] I don't care what everyone else says; I think you guys make a perfect couple, stylish or not.
I am definitely in love with your blazer, and am rather jealous of that run-down complex that you live so close to! :D
Some of you are foul human beings pretty easy to judge someone elses partner behind a computer screen, let see a pic of yours, if you have anyone. You look amazing as usual Rumi. The dress is gorgeous. Shame its sold out everywhere in the u.k. xoxo
Love love your blog! Just a quick question: what size is your RL blazer? I'm looking to get one myself online, but I don't know which size would be best. Thank you!
wow im trying to figure out what everyonce more envy of, your boyfriend or the outfit. I just wanted to say i loved the balzer os much that i had to Showcase it on my blog if its okay?
hahah the TV in the backdrop is soooo Office Space. awesome! You look great in that blazer. LOVE it!
Did you get those oxfords recently or are those the preforated ones from a while back??
Looks like it can be in a magazine! I loveeee your dress and blazer together.
Those knee high socks look so cute on you. I like how they aren't even. haha.
Pretty pretty! I like with the blazer and knee socks. I'd like to feel semi-responsible for you buying that dress because of that previous post since you look so great in it.
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i love these pictures!!! that jacket is perfection, i love how the yellow dress peaks out when the jacket is buttoned. such a great location, and i never thought finding a smashed tv would look so cool to pose against.
the shades are awesome too!
Just wanna say you're definitely the most interesting blogger out there! Love fashiontoast, love you :)
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Ohhh I looooove your yellow dress, she's pretty and you wear it perfectly!
I have no sun here in France, so sad :(
Love this outfit! Your boyfriend is douchey looking but the two of you together make a great couple. Nice to see a couple in love :)
You have an amazing sense of style! Really love it :D
Your pics are so professional as well.
You have an enjoyable blog!
xoxo,
astrid from norway :)
I love your blog! Your fashion sense is amazing--I'm getting my girlfriend a dress from you store.
I can relate to your boyfriend--my style is generic. What's important is that he cares for you and that accept each other for who one another is.
I adore the bright lemon dress, it's nice to see more spring-like colours creeping into peoples wardrobes. Oh and ignore the mean comments about your boyfriend, people can be so pathetic!
Great as usual!!!!!
to tina 5:14 AM- since when is having an abercrombie-modelesque boyfriend is a bad thing? It's a blessing for God's sake.
Whatever you guys are doing for workout, it's working (no I no longer believe it's just yoga, lol). Knock on wood, you are a great couple.
Pictures were a joy to look at, blazer looks amazing (I noticed it's different from your other double-breasted one).
Your outfit is great as usual and you 'worked' that yellow dress really nicely!
And i agree with anom 9.48
I'd hate to think fashion sense is the only thing someone would consider in a partner for everyone else that left negative comments!
I love the Ralph Lauren blazer! I need to get one.
That dress with that blazer! And the thigh highs! And those boots! Ugh, this outfit is just perfect. Can you say jealous?!
Really love how you put the thigh highs together with that outfit--it looks very cool. I really enjoy your pictures and your sense of style!
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the bf is hott! looks like a fun day! love the pics :)
I def love these photos, the yellow dress is so perfectly summery, and I love the new? ralph lauren blazer.. Your making me want one so badly.
I love the 8th pic... everything about it is really cool. Oh 'n your knee high socks are great... very clueless (that's a compliment btw...I love that movie)
Your boyfriend dresses so corny.
I'm not quite sure why so many commenters (I think I made that word up) are hating on your boyfriend's style. I think you two are adorable together and he looks great.
What a cute couple. Gorgeous people.
Hi Rumi, Is there a way of compacting your photos? They take a long time to load... Or is it just because of high site traffic?
Love your blog btw. :)
Its great that your boyfriend gets involved with your blog! Love the dress, esp with the blazer!
i. am. so. scared. of. him.
First of all, I love the photoshoot! You always look amazing.. and I love that FCUK dress! I might just have to get one myself.
Also, I think that you and your boyfriend are so cute together! The negative comments were pretty rude. I don't think it matters what he wears, I mean he's not the one writing the fashion blog.
hiii i love these pictures!! awesome photo shoot!! i WISH bf would take pics like these, let alone pose with me!!
anyway he is super hot and anyone who said negative things about his shoes ( hes an effing guy!!!) is retarded!!
i LOVE the dress, and am now considering getting it, maybe in another color though..
i love your blog, you look gorgeous as always. ive said it before, but you have to look into modeling!!
stephanie
hey dude! remember how I said I wanted to be a model on your blog/store...yeah well not so much anymore. Some "fashion heads" can be mean. I kinda had some issues with people making fun of your BF's style (I'm going to call your BF Caldwell for the intents and purposes of this post)
I'm kinda tired of people saying that everyone should be wearing skinny jeans that are perfectly tailored. First - you shouldn't be wearing skinny jeans unless you are SKINNY. Have you ever seen a big dude with skinny jeans - it's confusing to say the least. For those of you that said he should dress like "The Strokes" - have you seen the strokes? Those fools are damn near immaciated and European. Caldwell is neither. He's got a classic American look and therefore should stick to that style. We like baggy jeans here and I for one am not going to give in to the latest style.
And why do all jeans have to be dark washes now? Do we all just have to throw away our old torn up, light wash, 80's throwback jeans? Cause if so then I need new jeans. Dark jeans are great for going out at night but when you don't want to be dressed up lighter washes better suit the occasion. I think Caldwell's jeans fit perfectly with the theme of the shoot - kinda a throwback to boybands and girls from the early nineties.
What people don't seem to understand is that men's fashion should be subdued. Our style should not scream out to you like women's fashion. It's also about how you wear it too. Some times you can tell when a guy is trying too hard - you see that really weird, abstract graphic tee that means nothing plus that blazer on top or maybe with a vest - a really nice watch - immaculately messy hair - those effeminate tight jeans with an "R" or a "7" on the back pocket. This is what passes for good style now. We gotta stop copying Justin Timberlake and think outside what we see on TV. Every time I've gone out I've seen at least 10 guys with this look. And yes, I'm guilty of doing this as well – although the tees I wear are funny.
Men are supposed to be rugged and masculine. When it comes to fashion we shouldn't tear down traditional stereotypes but subtley change the mold (like Caldwell's glasses and wrist thingy). Like I said earlier its about how you wear it and not making things forced. Most importantly it’s about wearing things that fit. Yes, Caldwell jeans are baggy but they aren’t sloppy. T-shirts shouldn’t be too small or too large. Blazers should be fitted perfectly for the body type…you get the picture.
Lastly, those of you who are secretly hoping that Caldwell is a douchebag…I’m going to have to burst your bubble and tell you he’s not. He’s actually really smart and completely awesome to hang out with. Not at all a dull, meathead jock. I’m glad that one of my best friends has finally found a nice guy to be paired with.
No one says he should dress like a skinny hipster. He's not the body type for that type of style, but there are plenty of other ways he can look good. The way he currently dresses is awful though, he looks like a mix of NJ guido and LA douchebag. I'm grateful he's not wearing an Affliction tshirt with that cheesy outfit.
Get a decent pair of classic jeans in the Levi's 501 cut, without any dumb prefades and holes. Or better yet, some nice dark trousers. Leave your overly tight tanktop in the gym and dress with some dignity.
You look pretty damn embarassing.
Damn, you people are so critical, mind showing your face from behind the computer screens? Sorry not everyone subscribes to Mens Vogue and watches fashion trends passionately. Get over it. Rumi, your boyfriend is perfectly fine. He's not trying to hard and its a nice change for once.
PS: Haters to the far left corner
Love this look on you- super flattering and I love how the gold on the jacket and the lemon of the dress make it look so nonchalant. Thanks for the inspiration!
Some of the comments posted, especially the one above, are apalling and really quite pathetic. Instead of hiding behind an alias, post photos of your own boyfriends (if you have one) and then wait for a barrage of comments like the ones you are providing.
Give the guy the kudos he deserves. Spending a Sunday taking photos for his girlfriend's blog that we all enjoy reading. I'm sure that if it wasn't for him, many of the photos of Rumi's outfits wouldn't be posted for us to drool over.
Rumi and co, I hope you don't take any of the comments seriously, as they deserve to be laughed at. You both look great as always, and I hope you both stick to your signature styles.
It's amazing that ones BF can be so controversial?????!!!!! This has become quite a heated discussion! The poor guy is probably reading all these posts and having a major hit to the labido. You look gorgeous rumi and while I am indeed indifferent to your BF's style I am here to check out your style! Please share with us where you got that blazer!!!!!!!
Oops, the reference to the 'comment above' was meant for 6:18.
I think most of the pathetic stupid comments are due to the teen vogue feature. Silly girls who think they know it all.
SHOT RUMI! YOU DID IT AGAIN :) much better than the previous post!
SHOT RUMI! YOU DID IT AGAIN :) much better than the previous post!
Ah I adore your dress!!! You and your bf are amazingly hot! I like both of your outfits, it suits you well and again you guys are pure hotnesssssssss:-)
Beautiful pictures....
I agree maria. 6:18 lets see your significant or you for that matter, alas we probably won't because the dreary sad truth hurts. Rumi & Her Bf & Their Confidence & Style >>>>>>> You sitting behind a screen, anonymous & alone.
I absolutely adore your outfit! It's so effortlessly chic and stylish. You didn't compromise your individuality, either. You always manage to make the most unexpected color/textile/pattern/what-have-you combinations work.
Also, I admire your boyfriend for being a willing participant to your photo projects and fashion ventures. Kudos to him!
Lastly, you make a GORGEOUS couple! Keep blogging and posting pictures!
-- K
How cute that you guys are both modeling together hehe!
I've been lurking around for quite some time to try to find a little inspiration from you every now and then. I love a lot of the outfits you put together but lately I think you've lost your touch. Maybe it's because of the move.
I have black socks just like those from Forever 21. They sure don't look as good on me as they do on you though! Hopefully I'll find something that works with them. I've been dying to wear them out!
But anyway, I like how you are much more modest than your boyfriend. I don't think your boyfriend's jeans are as bad as his wifebeater! I hate it when guys walk out in wifebeaters. It screams trashy, or very typical of the low-class. It's not a shirt! I give him props for not stepping out with flip flops though. That would've been worst!
TOOO many pictures in this entry. You need to cut down a little, girl! I just don't want your blog to lose its charm.
The B/fs style was disapointing. Wife beeters are meant to be worn underneath your shirt. Although it is pretty dangg cute that he willingly spent his sunday taking pictures with you.
Are people forgetting that this blog is about Rumi, and not her boyfriend? The outfit credits are for Rumi and he is never in the foreground in the photos. He is an accessory to the shoot (a very nice one I may add), but that's all. It's appropriate to comment on his style if he had a blog of his own that he posted photos of himself up.
Your man is the perfect accessory to that sunny dress or any dress for that matter! Who needs shoes?
you and your bf compliment each other well....your dress, blazer combo is amazing. love it. the shoot in general gets an A+
hey ya'll, please stop it with the "post a picture of your boyfriend" thing. Not all of the readers are straight women.
I tend to think it's rude to comment negatively on people's styles. However, it doesn't mean they are attacking Rumi's boyfriend per se.
I personally don't find his style very appealing either, and i think it looks kind of strange in context with Rumi's style, but that doesn't mean i disapprove of their relationship.
And please don't even start with the thing about how men are supposed to be "rugged and masculine."
oh and thanks thefriar for the bit about only skinny people wearing skinny jeans.
let's just call all the haters fat and lonely- that will redeem our opinions of his style.
sorry, feelin a little sassy today.
8.03 are you blind or just living in a delusional world, most of the comments on her bf were rude and the reason why most of her loyal readers are shocked. Clearly you are a hater because you felt the need to comment on those that were called out. Let see if your 'sassiness' brings you to comment again. I wouldnt be suprised if you made up half of the anon comments.
Enough said from the peanut gallery. You two are amazing. I would die to have your style and your boyfriend. Completely eye candy to say the least!! lol
Tart
love it!
Someone works out! ;)
I'm not feeling the yellow dress like everyone else, but I'm losing the blazer!
I love the setting of this. Where's it at?
what camera do you take your photos with? :)
Let me start by thanking every one of you who read my girlfriend's blog, I know it means a lot to her and your comments and input are always appreciated. Let me also thank all of you who have come to my defense in one way or another throughout the day, and to all who enjoyed the entry for what is was; a scenic find on a nice day to compliment a great dress. To all who felt the need to criticize me or my so-called style, I will take note of your opinions and promise to join a band as soon as possible. And next time I fly out to visit my gf for a weekend I will keep all of you in mind and absolutely pack a stellar outfit just in case I decide to step out from behind the camera and have a whole lot of fun with my girlfriend before I head to the airport.
And to 4:58 I am really really sorry for frightening you. Really.
To thefriar, thanks "Ronaldson" i really appreciate all that you had to say and the last paragraph meant a lot. We definitely need to get together and watch the dogs run while sipping tea...soon...
wow! that dress turned out really great. it looks great on you!!! :D
free gun show.
gotta love socal.
nice location I quite enjoy the chaotic noise.
Your blog is fantastic, I really liked the photos! :-)
I've been reading you for a while but this is my first comment.
I love your style, and check this blog on a daily basis.
I don't understand why people find the need to be so negative.
But I guess that's what happens when you have such a popular blog, a little jealousy pops up!
The pictures with your bf were refreshing, you guys look great together!
That blazer is lash. Your outfits are consistently amazing! Darn your stylishness!
I linked you to my blog (hope you don't mind)
The couple photos you did are too cute!
this is a fashion blog, so i understand that there is some criticism despite the bf.
so to all of you defenders: i think he can handle that...i mean he wouldn´t probably appear on this blog otherwise.
i like the idea of this blog..the idea of fashion and rumi..and not of the presentation of private things such as a bf on 800 pictures and being a kissing couple. thanks
really nice pictures!!
Hey Rumi,
First I just want to say thank you for an amazing blog that has a huge following- you are edgy, beautiful and really funny in your writing.
I can only assume that you put up so many pictures of you and the BF because you had so much fun doing those shoots. It reminds me of a video I made with my girlfriends when we went camping and only we thought it was hilarious throughout the entire video, but my BF didn't get it as he wasn't present. I only say this as your previous posts don't have that many shots of the same outfit. Was it a "you had to be there" moment? Either way- I really appreciate your work.
On the BF tip- I think being a public forum, you do run the risk of rude people not articulating themselves well. You can't judge a person by what they wear. But if I was to, I would say you seem like an awesome girlfriend as you haven't imposed your style on your partner- you just accept his style and seem proud of him regardless how different he is from you- that is really sweet.
Your fabulous darling and having haters is all part of being an up and coming.
Funny comment from Caldwell! Love it.
it might just be the mood i'm in but i'm finding a lot of these comments really funny.
anyway, i like how the bf's sunglasses match your dress, such a cute touch and way more tasteful than, say, matching crocs. which, unfortunately, i happen to see a lot of. ahem. sorry. a little bitter.
To: Alias, Rumi's boyfriend
I would take all the haterish comments as a compliment since I guarantee 9-something percent of them have a girl-crush on Rumi and are pissed you got 'er.
You have a funny way of writing too, btw.(PS I love the way Rumi writes)
To Rumi: Umm what else. Love this blog. It makes me happy. And gives me inspiration...its nice to see someone's clothes who reflets them. I think thats what makes Rumi's clothes stand out and shine, so to speak...it seems as if she dresses like who she is, as opposed to..something else.
But yah, you guys look great, and both have awesome writing styles which indicate a good sense of humor.
OK. I feel like I just wrote a book ahaha.
I loove the shoot Rumi. I also wondered how you were gonna pair the dress and I love the school girlish look! I also loove the wreckage. As far as the negativity I am not going to even feed into that energy. Rumi you and your man are rocking! I love your blog so much I linked it to mine tonialexis.blogspot.com
cant wait for the next post!
xoxo
I think maybe the issue people are having with this is that it feels a little awkward looking at what should be private intimate photographs, fashion we love, coupley photos kissing... not so much!
That said there is way too much negativity on here, you have a lovely style, and your b/f's is very different, nothing wrong with that at all. Mine is nothing like my b/f's either, we both dress very differently.
Ignore the jealous comments, and do what you do best, putting us all to shame with your icely put together outfits!
Nicely not icely lol
omg people are mean
you both look lovely
regardless of what everyone says
and no you don't want a boyfriend who looks like a girl keep him as he is do not dress him in drainpipes your both lovely
your an inspiration
such good taste
your boyfriend is amazing and you darling, are even better! i love both of you, what an amazing pair!!! i adore you. thats it
xxx
cat
You're both adorable. I love your blazer!!! Have to say - your bf is hot. Looks like he works out:)
This series certainly is big enough to be an entire spread in a magazine. I love the contrast of your fancy yellow dress and the broken TV set.
wow, I feel like an idiot saying this, but this is the first time I've read your blog and is is amazing! you have a wonderful sense of style, I'm totally coveting your closet! would you like to trade links?
Rumi: Your outfit is great! But I can't help commenting on Caldwell's outfit - after all, he is accessorizing to match you, is posing, and is essentially, modeling fashion.
Caldwell: Being defensive and saying that the only way you'll please the readers is by dressing like a band member or wearing skinny pants is not only close-minded, but wrong because 1.) you neglected to entertain the fact that they could be right and 2.) no one ever said you need to dress a certain way. If your outfit was normal in a way that was not offensively awful, readers probably would not have commented. Unfortunately, your outfit is offensively awful, and it doesn't matter if it was a hot day or if you were just lounging around. You don't just look bad, you look unrespectable and like someone who is uneducated and unintellient. Someone above described it as NJ Guido and LA douchebag. Those are pretty offensive terms, but...it's true. I'm sure you are a great person, but our exterior needs serious help. Most of us aren't trying to just be mean - we are giving constructive criticism.
...I thought the kissing pictures were kind of cute actually...
To Adrienne @ 6:30 PM,
His ("Cladwell's" / Rumis BF's) comment was tongue-in-cheek and dripping with dead-pan humor. Although, I am sure he thoroughly appreciates your insightful comment. :-) Let's not take life too seriously, shall we?
Moving on...
Rumi, I miss your posts!
--K
oh adrienne .. get a life!! i co-sign on missing rumi posts. i hope all the nonsense hasn't sent you on blogging hiatus.
So wow. I mean MY GOD. You would think I posted a string of photos of Justin Bobby rocking a mullet or something...I never imagined that the documentation of our cavortings could ever be so controversial. I realize now that perhaps this shoot was sharing too much, in that ..hem hem.. uhh 'Caldwell' was putting himself out there to be judged on a platform that sort of has nothing to do with him. I understand that because these photos did put him in that place people are going to feel free to judge him and comment on his appearance and style and that is completely fine, I'm glad to have such opinionated readers, I was just taken aback at the sometimes extreme negativity involved in doing so. I have never deleted so many comments in this blog's short lifetime! Well and one directed at me calling me an 'Asian hooker', I suppose an environment of negativity just feeds more to emerge. Or I secretly stalk the streets at night.
So, in regards to Caldwell, let me just say that I'm the one that's into fashion, not him. Those are my (awesome!) vintage sunglasses he's wearing, it was my trapper hat in the previous post, so all the random 'obnoxious' accessories are fully not his. He does subscribe much more to the Southern California look than I do, and he wears skater shoes works out and likes to surf and listens to Pepper and honestly, it's okay. I'm not going to try to change him - maybe sometimes I'll think something will look good on him that he probably wouldn't normally pick out himself so I'll get that stuff for him as a present, which is how he came into his first blazer and American Apparel items. And anon 7:33, we both liked your ideas :)
However, I'm not one of those girls that likes their boyfriend to look like they took longer to get ready than they themselves did. I'm fine with the fact that he wears random jeans and tshirts most of the time, because when it comes to males, I think they really are hotter when they look like they didn't try..at all. And wife beaters are cheesy and horrible, agreed, butttttttttt oh well. When I was getting on the ferry recently I saw some guy wearing the same 80s shades, super dark wash skinny jeans, and fitted leather jacket as I was that day (alllmost embarrassing) and thought how even though I subscribe to that style of dress, I would find it highly odd to have my boyfriend be a mirror image of me, and also sort of effeminate. But that's just my PERSONAL outlook and it sort of has nothing to do with anyone else. A lot of my friends are completely different and prefer a metro-ish look, and that's great for them. I know that people probably assume that my bf would look a certain way from the way that I dress and I'm sorry you were let down...but he's not the one with the fashion blog, I am! I definitely learned from this post that some things are better off kept less exposed and everything will be strictly fashion and Rumi from now on...
But thank you so much to EVERYONE for all of your comments..especially about my neon dress hahah, I love it so! Let me see if I can get to the logistical questions now...
In regards to the photo count and loading problems, sorry, I use imageshack to host and because they're so unreliable I try to post more so that at least some are likely to load! And for this post, it was hard to edit since there were so many different settings I wanted to share :)
The blazer was a secondhand find, I had to remove the shoulder pads to make it wearable! BUT since it's sort of pointless to have two navy blazers, I'm thinking about listing my other one this weekend in the store for all of you blazer-hunters!
Rich Hippie, definitely okay to feature!
Anon 12:04, they are indeed my perforated ones, good memory you have! They don't look as perforated as you would think, do they?
One Sweet day, ahhah I noticed the unevenness afterwards and kind of liked it too :)
Anon 1:33, you sound so sweet, thank you for your kind words.
Anon 4:58 haha sorry if you're serious, but you gave us both a good laugh!! :p
Friar, thanks for your many insights and taking the time to write that out, I hate the Rs and the 7s as much as you do! Oh wait let me add to that males in button flap pocket jeans, not sure if it's worse when they're actually True R