Further proving my point...

I searched the interwebs (i.e. facebook) for some 'what I wore' type photos after a search of my computer revealed that I have never previously taken photos of my outfits. And here is what I found...

Coffee table dancing with my friend CB after the Geology Banquet '09. I have to admit that he takes the style cake in this photo, I'm just proud to be on the same coffee table as him. Dress- Ross, Scarf- thrifted, Fav red shoes- Ross, Sketchy geologist friend- found somewhere on an outcrop.

Tree hugging at Sewanee homecoming, Fall '06. Dress- Anne Taylor Loft Outlet, Cardigan- Old Navy circa 2000, Flip flops- Teva, Sunglasses- probably Target, Tree- Carya ovata

Photo op at the sorority house (it's true), Sewanee homecoming '08. I love, love, love this dress and can't wait to wear it more now that it's spring! Dress- vintage, Cardigan- the Gap, Scarf- gift from my sister from Ecuador, Purse- Etsy, Friend- the lovely and talented Dr. Rickman.

Further proof that if it's a little crazy, I'll definitely be wearing it, and likely at an inappropriate time.

On Personal Style

Ever since I can remember, I've wanted to wear crazy things (just ask some of my embarrassed friends). One of my mother's favorite stories to tell about my childhood affirms this point. Now, I was born in Chicago and grew up in Cincinnati, where midwestern practicality is the major driving force behind the (non) fashion scene of light wash jeans, hoodies, and tennis shoes. However, my mother's family is from northern Georgia and one year when we went to visit them I caught a glance of some pageant girls and immediately demanded that I have a dress equally frilly, lacy, and outrageous as theirs. So, my mother succumbed to my (I'm sure very insistent) demands and I came home with a royal blue pageant dress. Apparently I wore this dress to all sorts of inappropriate occasions, such as birthday parties and school pictures, shocking and appalling midwestern housewives all over the Windy City. Through high school, college, and grad school I was always toning down my inner crazy girl style because I was tired of hearing comments about how crazy my clothes were (after all, I'm supposed to be a super serious scientist), but now I'm ready to re-embrace my inner style child! So watch out, blogosphere!

I'm planning to (at least attempt) to do some style blogging, kind of like what you might see on What I Wore, Sea of Shoes, or Academichic (all these ladies provide some of my style inspiration). Now, I don't want ya'll to confuse this with fashion blogging, 'cause I'm not about to claim that anything I'm wearing is fashionable. I'm just claiming that I'm learning to love my inner crazy girl and I'm letting her out for long enough to pick out my outfits every now and again. Because of my serious scientist ways during the week (when I am always out playing in the mud and rain, or at least trying to convince people that I am a super serious scientist), this is likely to be strictly a weekend type of activity. Anyways, I hope ya'll enjoy and, at the very least, find yourself saying to yourself when you are getting dressed, "Well, at least this outfit isn't as crazy as what Megan wore last weekend!"

So... without further ado... what I wore last Saturday night (v1 and v2, I'm very indecisive)...


Shirt: Vintage, thrifted
Cardigans: Both gifts from my Mom, from the Gap
Belt: Gift from Mom
Skirt: Upcycled from a pair of Old Navy jeans
Shoes: Ross (Chinese Laundry)

Why: Every Saturday night here in Asheville, there is the most amazing late night '50s dance party at a local bar, The Admiral. Although I hate staying up late, I have to make an exception for this event. And, of course, I have to put on my party shirt! Excuse my picture taking skills and my hair, I'm working on both of them.

I'm sorry...

but what happened to my Monday? Seriously, how is it already noon?

Also, Petey says "Happy 'its spring and I'm shedding all over your house' day"

I never thought I would say this...

but I miss academia! I need a spring break so badly! I'm trying to publish a paper from Master's thesis, the shops are in desperate need of updating, Petey could use a nice long walk, and I'm really itching for a paddling or backpacking trip. Where does the time go? If only I didn't have to work a 9-5, think of all the things that I could be accomplishing...

Other than being slightly stressed out, I did have a great weekend and I hope that the rest of ya'll did also!

Sunset at Mount Mitchell

Photos, Photos, Photos

Thanks to everyone for the feedback on the business card. I'm actually thinking about doing something a little different with it now to make it a little 'greener'. The thing about business cards is that they are just so darn wasteful (lots of energy and resources to produce, hard to get printed on recycled paper, and then mostly just thrown away)! I'll let you know my grand plan once I work out the details. For now, here are a few photos of recent events, with more to come (I can't give away all the fun at once, I have to keep you coming back for more)!

This is why they call them the Blue Ridge Mountains. Taken from near Mt. Mitchell on Friday night.

Moore Falls in Pisgah NF.

Bridge in Pisgah NF.

Tent-a-palooza '09, which just occurred in our front yard. My roommate got a new tent I acquired the lovely teal and yellow 1980s tent from him. Don't worry, I still have the most awesome tent of all time, my North Face Tadpole 23.

Oh, my!

It's been a whole week! My only excuse is that my father was in town this weekend, and we spent the whole time exploring. We went to Mt. Mitchell (the highest point on the east coast), Pisgah National Forest, and even cleaned my car (certainly the highlight of the weekend). Pictures are forthcoming!

But, for now, please let me know what you think of the business card that I just drafted up. I have been laboring over it for hours and now I can't even think straight enough to tell how it looks. Photoshop has become the bane of my existence! Is there any pertinent info that I am leaving off? Would you check me out if I handed this to you at a bar or craft show (I mean my shop, not me!)?


Please excuse the low quality web friendly image and my attempt at some internet privacy (the white box over my phone number)!