INVEN.TORY

I walked into this cool store today called INVEN.TORY on the corner of Kenmare and Elizabeth. They just opened about a week ago, but since I usually walk past there to get home, I've been eye-ing them for almost 3 weeks. I was hesitant though, because I hate walking into boutiques and then realize that everything is way too expensive. I always have to come up with some sort of awkward exit strategy which is just.....well, awkward. I was pleasantly surprised by the low-ish prices (for the quality and design), but it would still be a bit of a splurge. I really liked the atmosphere, the concept of the store, and the clothing itself, plus the woman working there was very nice and helpful. I took a business card and an invite to their sample sale this weekend at a closeby gallery. I definitely plan on returning though....it may have favorite store potential. Anyways, check it out.

COLLEEEEEEGE

I went to my first college football game last night. Boston College Eagles versus Virginia Tech Hokies (I know, what the fuck is a hokie?). So anyways, it was the first time that I really felt a sense of college community. We sat in the student section amidst drunken co-eds sporting anything BC colored or related, whether it be in the form of a simple t-shirt or full body paint in 45 degree weather. Props to them by the way. We danced to the music the band played, chanted along with the cheerleaders and cheered our team on to victory. After the clock was down to zero in the last quarter, all of the students rushed onto the field. We didn't really have any choice in the matter - we were being shoved and pushed by everyone behind us towards the railing and a six foot drop onto the field. A little wary about the situation (I'm a faux BC fan and was a little too drunk and cold to be awkwardly hurdling fences and then hoping I would land on my feet) but some how we all made it onto the field, doing more cheering and yelling and jumping around. Oh college.
Anyways.....as great as it was to get to have the whole typical college football game experience and to feel that you're part of "the greatest college ever", I'm very very glad that I can return to NYU, where I can resume my role as a "student"....aka normal person living in New York City who takes a few classes a week and can maintain absolutely no sense of school spirit or community and continue to have a cynical, jaded view of the world. That's more my cup of tea.

HALLOWEEEEEN

Get excited. And a little scared. Hehehehe.

I would like to extend to you an invitation to the pants party

I recently acquired 3 pairs of very cool pants. All very cool in very different ways. I know that pants aren't all that exciting, but I've been craving really neat non-jean pants for the last 3 months. Let me tell you - my craving was satiated.

Pair #1: Purchased yesterday evening at a vintage shop/bar (strange or awesome?) down the street from my apartment. I was rummaging through the $5 bin (yes I'm a poor college student) and found this pair of pants that was the baby of 80s mom leggings and 40s style men's pleated trousers. And they were light pink. Of course I try them on. They fit. It's fate. I've found the pant that I've been looking for. I wore them out proudly last night and felt like Katherine Hepburn or Annie Hall. Man-ish, but in the best way.

Pair #2: Stumbled upon this afternoon while looking for fall-ish jackets at Zara. I actually found the pants that I had been dreaming about first, a linen-y cotton material shaped like sweatpants (ankle bands, drawstring and all). They were so chic, and I could have worn them everywhere and everyday, but they didn't fit like I had hoped for them to. Oh well. I also tried on a pair of harem pants made of a trouser material. I'm equally intrigued and weirded out by this upcoming trend, so I thought I would at least give it a shot. The verdict? I guess I liked them, but they also looked a little bit like I was wearing a diaper. That's not so cute. Unless you're into that sort of thing....anyways. So the actual pair #2 was this non-descript pair of black pants hanging underwhelmingly on a rack, but I examined them more closely, and they seemed to have potential. I tried these on and didn't love them right away, but they kept growing on me. They have a similar silhouette as the 40s style trousers I mentioned before; pleated with a little bit of room at the top (great for putting your hands in your pockets) that become super tight (in a good way) from the mid thigh down and hit at the ankle. They remind me of those jodphur pants that tried to be trendy about a year ago. Too bad those didn't catch on; I can't think of a more so-ugly-it's-beautiful cut of pants. They also have a very menswear-ish feel, which I've been ridiculously into for the past year or so. If you can't already tell, I'm very excited about this pair. Zillions of potential outfits await.

Pair #3: Another chance of fate. I tried these pants on about two months ago and loved them, but didn't buy them for fear that they might be a little to intense for my wardrobe. That was before I bought a bright red mini skirt. So I walked through Forever 21 today, doing the usual search for the needle in the haystack that might be worth spending 20 bucks on. Of course, what do I see? THE PANTS. There they were - tight, shiny, latex-y, black leggings and only $18.00. I had a twenty in my wallet, so I took the plunge. I tried them on when I got home (the line was too long at the store) and was completely delighted. It looked like they had been poured on, weren't too shiny, and fit very well. I was worried that they would look too hipster/dominatrix or be too hard to wear with my other clothes, but I have a feeling that we'll be very happy together.

ANYWAYS...I'm sure most of you reading this are very bored and/or uninterested by this point. Every now and then my inner fashion nerd comes out and I don't want to talk my poor friends' ears off, so I decide to torture my fellow internet users. I hope you enjoyed and/or hated this blog post. Whatever.