183. the gold mine (hyuk, hyuk, hyuk)
October 7th, 2009 § 7 Comments
After a week and a half of mysterious, full-body pain, I’m finally back in the saddle — so thank you to everyone for your good thoughts and well-wishes. Thank heavens for good doctors.
Every fashion blogger has their special something that they keep their eye out for at all times, whether it be the perfect stacked and studded boot, vintage teddy bears with drooping eyes, or princess coats with rhinestone buttons. For me, that thing is the 1930s day dress. I have a hard time finding them; the last time I went to Retro Active in New Orleans (which is my final destination for vintage, and rumor has it that Joe is closing the place down this year to pursue millinery), I asked him if he had any 30s day dresses, and in all of those stacks and stacks of gorgeous Chanel blouses, mermaidy sequinned dresses, etc. there was not a 30s dress to be found.
But the other day, while idly browsing the casual-dress section at The Get Up, I found this gorgeous mustard-yellow 30s dress among the 80s polyester and 70s maxi-dresses. I looked at the price tag: totally within budget. And it was in great condition — one of the snaps is missing, but I can fix that myself without too much trouble, or maybe I’ll have it taken in to a tailor and replace the snaps with a zipper (does anyone have thoughts about that?).
My days are long, long, long and busy these days, and there are always so very many things to do. But Fall is one of the nicest times of year for me. I’m plotting to have my favorite coat mended (the lining is a mess, and one of the pockets is no longer a pocket) and I think it’s time to get a new umbrella.
For a future post, I thought I’d do one of those question-and-answer posts that so many other people do. I’ve always found them informative and fun. So: is there anything that you want to ask me?
I am pleased to hear you are well! That dress is stunning..so envious. The fit is perfect and the color is so current…further proof that fashion is cyclical. An excellent find. Love the pairing of the dress with those tights; drawing visual interest to the amazing detailing.
Yes, please!
When did you know you were going to be a writer?
And who are your favourite poets?
Glad you’re feeling better.
How does it feel to have bipolar disorder?
Such a lovely color! If those are pockets on the front I’m in heaven!
Hi! I’m applying to MFA programs this year, and I’d love to hear more about your experience at Michigan. (The workshops, the atmosphere and people, any overall pros and cons?) It seems like such a wonderful place to write.
What do you wish you knew before applying to/attending grad school? How hard is teaching?
I’d like it if you can talk about what it is like to write about bipolar disorder and what reactions you have received from readers and your family.
I’ve often thought about writing more about my experiences with depression, but a couple things have held me back. There’s no way I can write about depression honestly without criticizing my parents at some point (they are very supportive now but the way they reacted when I was first diagnosed and throughout the first few years was just completely horrible). I’m also not sure how to handle the emotions writing about this aspect of my life will inevitably bring up.
But I think it’s a subject that needs to be written about more often, and that’s why I really look up to you for being open about your experiences with bipolar disorder on your blog and in your writing.