Story Online

I'm very pleased to announce that my short story, Consolation, has been published online by Juked.  You can find it here.

You Give Me Fever

Yeah, that's right.  Sing along.  Another possible title had been "Rattle & Hum," referencing the sound of phlegm in my chest, but thankfully that's gone now.

However, still sick.  Not going into work tomorrow, but the real tragedy is that I'm not in the third row of the HSBC Center in Buffalo cheering on my beloved Rangers like I should be!  Instead, I'm sitting at home, watching it on the computer.

Yes, I'm feeling a little sorry for myself and sharing that with you.

Cute & Graphic

This Anthropologie dress is really cute and looks infinitely wearable.  It plays into the graphic, photo-based prints seen on the runway but at far less the investment.  It's also made in the USA.  I try to be conscious of where things are made; not in a xenophobic way, but in a way that considers labour conditions, price-to-production cost ratio (granted, I don't have exact figures), and construction.

Sure, I'd love a Jil Sander t-shirt...

... but I'd like a pied-a-terre in NYC as well.  This Anthropolgie dress could be the sartorial version of my visits to the city.

I'll be posting my projects/possible purchases for spring/summer soon.  There's far more that I'll be making (or finishing) than buying, which is a good thing given my recent post on my budget.  Of course, I'm curious - what's on your wishlist?

Fashion & Food - Two Favourites

I've started glancing at the What I Wore column in the Style section of the Sunday NYTimes.  Sometimes they feature people that, to put it diplomatically, I'm not particularly engaged by or interested in.  (Does that count as diplomacy?)  However, this past week featured chef Marcus Samuelsson.

I watched Samuelsson on season 2 of Top Chef Masters.  Friends of mine (one a former chef) have eaten at one of his restaurants and raved about his food. Additionally, I've been interested in going to Red Rooster Harlem although it might be nearly impossible to get a reservation now that Obama is holding his next Democratic National Party fundraiser there.  However, one of my themes for 2011 is "Book early to avoid disappointment," so maybe I'll guess when I'll be in NYC next and try for a reservation.

Anyway, I really enjoyed his diary of what he wore for the week.  Such a dapper dresser!  I'm impressed with his colour play, the way he represents his different identities/backgrounds sartorially, as well as his clear appreciation of clothing in general.  Plus, he's into thrifting!  Why aren't we friend?  To me, he's demonstrating how one can have their feet in multiple worlds without sacrificing commitment to any.

What I'm Wearing to Teach Today: 19

It's a sick day, and I'm not teaching.  Just recovering.

Robe:  Puella
Pajamas:  Charter Club
Slippers:  unknown
Face:  Sean Penn on the cover of T Magazine (New York Times)

Shoe of the Week: Sometimes It's All About Fantasy

These Manolo Blahniks are just a dream of deep velvet and maribou feathers.  Vintage cocktail girls (hanging off the back) just an added bonus!

At School, In the Hallway

In addition to the plaintive nature of this message, I like that it looks like someone corrected the grammar.