tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90077023071314456062024-03-13T16:27:19.190-04:00Hips and HangersPersonal style musings of a curvy feminist with a love of polka dots, cardigans, and sparkly nail polish. Tashiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02980050325969052599noreply@blogger.comBlogger207125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9007702307131445606.post-20648913649421922982013-07-04T08:04:00.000-04:002013-07-04T08:04:00.512-04:00Happy Independence Day! Somehow July 4 isn't as momentous when it falls in the middle of the week. Still, I can't complain about a day off work/ excuse to eat delicious food and drink outside all day. Not that I need an excuse for a cocktail. (Seriously, <a href="http://instagram.com/hipsandhangers" target="_blank">my instagram feed</a> is 90% food, cocktails and my cat)<br />
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I'll be going to not one, but two parties today! First a birthday backyard barbecue for my friend Kelly in Somerville, then fireworks and drinks on the beach in East Boston. I've go a killer outfit planned, a new swimsuit, and two bottles of moscato chilling in the fridge, so I'm ready!<br />
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This is not the outfit I have planned, but it's the most patriotic outfit on my computer that you haven't seen, so here ya go!<br />
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How will you be celebrating today? </div>
Tashiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02980050325969052599noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9007702307131445606.post-41089244442317701872013-07-03T07:50:00.000-04:002013-07-03T07:50:00.053-04:00UninspiredI don't take blog photos very often these days. To be honest, I don't have an excuse. I just don't feel motivated by it like I used to. I still enjoy reading blogs, and I still love shopping, but I just haven't been feeling inspired to step out of the box with my outfits. No crazy color combos or pattern mixing for this lady as of late.<br />
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In short, I've been feeling uninspired. Maybe I need to seek out some new blogs to read, or maybe I need to hit up pinterest again. I'm not sure.<br />
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Tashiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02980050325969052599noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9007702307131445606.post-27265272564817181542013-06-28T08:15:00.000-04:002013-06-28T08:15:00.463-04:00Jumping for JoyWednesday was an awesome day. I woke up to news that State Senator Wendy Davis's filibuster against an egregious antiabortion bill in the Texas Senate actually worked. Feeling cheery and optimistic, I decided to wear this crazy Asos neon shirt dress I got from <a href="http://goo.gl/vdiL6" target="_blank">Gwynnie Bee</a>.<br />
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I'd slept with my hair in buns Tuesday nights with the hopes I'd acheive beachy waves, and it actually worked! </div>
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A women's rights victory, a bright dress, and beachy wavy hair Could this day get any better?</div>
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Well, yes. Before I'd even finished my morning coffee the Supreme Court ruled that the Defense of Marriage Act, DOMA, is unconstitutional. DOMA kept legally married same-sex spouses from getting federal benefits allotted to other married couples. The federal government has finally recognized that love is love. and that makes me want to jump for joy. </div>
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While that decision, and the decision regarding California's Prop 8 don't make same sex marriage a constitutional right, they are certainly a step in the right direction. Hopefully we'll see more states join Massachusetts, Maryland, and co. in recognizing that love is love, no matter your gender. </div>
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For the most part, I've stuck to my <a href="http://hipsandhangers.blogspot.com/2012/09/budgeting-space-one-in-one-out.html" target="_blank">one in one out policy</a> regarding my wardrobe. Having a membership to <a href="http://goo.gl/vdiL6" target="_blank">Gwynnie Bee </a>has certainly helped, a well as having a nice collection of garments that were purchased last year that I'm not bored of yet.</div>
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Lately I've been trying to mix newer items in with older items. When I buy something new I try to envision all the items in my wardrobe I can mix and match it with, and what old or ill-fitting item it will replace. </div>
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For instance, this cardigan replaced a similarly colored cardigan that had seem better days. This scarf was purchased because I knew it would add some fun to a lot of existing items in my closet and that it could be worn in the spring, summer and fall. This skirt and these sandals are both from last summer.<br />
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Now if I would just take the giant bag of clothes I'm getting rid of to be sold/ donated... </div>
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PS: If you live in Massachusetts, don't forget to vote in the US Senate Special Election today!!<br />
Learn where to vote <a href="http://www.wheredoivotema.com/bal/MyElectionInfo.aspx" target="_blank">HERE</a>.Tashiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02980050325969052599noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9007702307131445606.post-42320704579475611912013-06-24T07:55:00.000-04:002013-06-24T07:55:00.565-04:00Boho Dreams<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Do you ever have problems with outfit execution? I often find that outfits just don't look the way I'd imagined them in my head. </div>
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When I bought this flowy, hi/low hemmed, sleeveless blouse (which I loved so much I bought in two prints) I imagined I'd style it in the kind of bohemian street style you'd expect to see from Nicole Richie:</div>
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I've always loved the boho look. As a 13-15 year old I mimicked and idolized the style of <a href="http://www.imdb.com/media/rm944085248/ch0004768" target="_blank">Kate Hudson's Penny Lane character in Almost Famous</a>. On my curvy frame those loose, flowy styles don't always have the same effect. I wind up looking more frumpy than free spirited. In the hopes of balancing out the volume of the shirt, I paired it with some fitted skinny jeans and brown flat sandals. </div>
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The result was sadly a little more frumpy than boho, but at least the shirt was comfy and breezy on a warm day. </div>
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I'm not ready to give up on this shirt, or it's black feather print cousin. I think I'll play around with the styling a little bit more. </div>
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Tashiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02980050325969052599noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9007702307131445606.post-59948578881183197872013-06-11T08:15:00.000-04:002013-06-11T08:15:00.071-04:00Cape Cod Getaway Weekend - Part 2After checking out of the B&B on Sunday morning we went for a final walk on the beach (and snapped some outfit photos). <div>
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As much as I love city life, it's really nice to get out of it for a little while. The salty air, the breeze in my hair, driving on country roads, it all feels like home to me. Mike really enjoyed it too. we joked all weekend about moving to one of the Boston area's many coastal towns. </div>
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After our walk we went to play mini golf at <a href="http://www.piratescove.net/south-yarmouth" target="_blank">Pirates Cove in South Yarmouth</a>. I started out several strokes ahead, but ended up losing by one stroke. We were both so sad to leave the cape, but a fear of end of the weekend traffic encouraged us to head back earlyish. I'm hoping we can make a few more trips this summer. </div>
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Tashiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02980050325969052599noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9007702307131445606.post-40753507112104742722013-06-10T08:06:00.000-04:002013-06-10T08:06:00.825-04:00Cape Cod Getaway Weekend - Part 1For my birthday last month, Mike bought us two nights at <a href="http://www.bytheseaguests.com/" target="_blank">By the Sea Guests</a> in Dennis Port, MA on Cape Cod. I have been looking forward to this trip for a month, and it did not disappoint! I had such a fantastic weekend that you're going to get two posts about it. I've gotta warn you, if you don't like pictures of seafood, the beach, min golf or maxi dresses, you might be bored.<br />
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The weekend got off to a rough start. It was chilly and pouring rain when we picked up our zipcar. Between the rain and the rush hour traffic it took us an hour just to get out of the city, and another two to get to the Cape. When we finally arrived we rewarded ourselves with a pile of fried seafood and some chowder from <a href="http://www.kreamnkone.com/" target="_blank">Kream n Kone</a> and then settled down in front of the gas stove in our suite for an evening of HBO and wine.<br />
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There's something so perfect about wearing a breezy maxi dress on the beach. It was perfect for both the chilly morning and the warm breezy afternoon. However, I probably shouldn't have taken my cardigan off and hiked up my maxi dress without applying sunscreen. I now look like the lobster that was in the bisque I had with dinner Saturday night!<br />
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Well, since you asked, I do miss having outdoor space. A yard, a deck, or a porch would be amazing. Especially when temps over 90 degrees+ no AC = hotter temperatures in my apartment than outside. Thankfully my fantastic location also means I have a variety of parks and gardens at my disposal.</div>
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On Sunday Mike and I got some frozen yogurt and went for a walk in the Fenway Victory Gardens. It's really cool to see what people grow in their little plots. Some were filled with flowers, others with the starts of a vegetable garden.<br />
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It was a hot day, and super windy. I'll spare y'all the photo where I had to hold my dress down, Marilyn Monroe style.Thankfully, I always wear shorts of some sort under my dresses. Despite the wind, this Dorothy Perkins dress really is perfect for a hot day. It's light and airy, the perfect length, and it's striped!</div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">I spent the long, cold weekend in New York. Friday we headed to the Neuberger Museum of Art in Prospect. Most of the exhibits were closed, but there was still some cool stuff!</span></div>
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Tashiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02980050325969052599noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9007702307131445606.post-59927700305947103352013-05-20T08:00:00.000-04:002013-05-20T08:00:10.288-04:00Busy LadyI had my three month review at work last week. I can't believe I've been there three months already. Lately I feel like I blink and another week has passed. I am definitely not complaining. I'm lucky to have a job that I love, a man that I adore spending time with, great friends, and lots of activities and social ventures to keep me busy. <div>
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The birthday celebrations are going to continue after Mike's finals are over. I got him NY Mets tickets for our trip to NY Memorial Day weekend, and he got me a weekend getaway to a bed and breakfast in Cape Cod. </div>
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Who doesn't love prancing around a sketchy parking, dancing in front of a tripod lot like a weirdo? That's what blogging is all about right? Well it's all fun and games until you realize that said parking lot is on your boss's walk home...</div>
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So my boss looked at me like I had three heads, and I shrugged it off. If you can't be a little goofy, what's the point?<br />
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<br />Tashiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02980050325969052599noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9007702307131445606.post-58633902382591746592013-04-29T08:16:00.000-04:002013-04-29T08:16:00.573-04:00Reluctant Bostonian <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I want to thank everyone that has showed support for this amazing city I live in. It has been one hell of a few weeks. I know there are more horrific things going on all around the world all the time. I'm incredibly thankful to live somewhere where explosions and wild police chases are not the norm.<br />
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I didn't love this city when I moved here in December 2009. I figured I'd stay for 6 months, maybe a year, and then I'd move back to Austin, TX. Then I met Mike and made some awesome friends. I discovered the beauty of New England summers and autumns, and I fell in love. I stopped thinking about where I wanted to move next, and started thinking about which neighborhood I'd want to settle down in some day.<br />
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<br />Tashiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02980050325969052599noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9007702307131445606.post-72430765691772649312013-04-16T07:27:00.000-04:002013-04-16T07:27:00.772-04:00Close to HomeAs I'm sure most of you know, there was a bombing at the finish line of the Boston Marathon yesterday. Here's a little bit of writing I did last night before bed to try and wrap my head around the tragedy.<br />
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I've been trying for the past few hours to distract my mind from what happened today. What started this afternoon as a surreal feeling of disbelief has become a feeling of great heaviness on my heart. This is my home. I live a little more than a mile from where this event occurred. For almost two years I passed through the Copley area on my way to work every day.<br />
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Copley Square is one of my favorite places. Copley Square is a melting pot of tourists, corporate professionals, street musicians, students, and panhandlers. Copley Square is tall gleaming sky scrapers next to the marble pillars of America's first public library and the old brick of the Trinity Church. Copley Square is a public green space that hosts a farmers' market two evenings a week during the growing season. Copley Square is food trucks, demonstrations, city buses festivals, holiday lights, and ice sculptures. Copley Square is the heart of this city.<br />
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I was folding laundry when Mike very seriously called me into the living room to see something on the tv. What I saw was confusing. Helicopter images of a scene that was simultaneously familiar and completely unfamiliar. Boylston street with debris and blood stained sidewalks. Seeing familiar storefronts in images that look straight out of a war zone is incredibly jarring.<br />
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For the next few hours I connected with friends in and around the city via social media and text. My twitter and facebook feeds were aflame with "I'm okay" and "I'm safe" notices. I celebrated each one. I answered texts and phone calls from friends and family far away assuring them that Mike and I were home safe with no intentions of leaving. I learned that a friend was watching the race between the two explosions, and that she made it home safely. I looked at photos and video I probably shouldn't have. It took me almost 8 hours for it to really sink in, and then I cried like a baby.<br />
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This is my home. I am okay.Tashiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02980050325969052599noreply@blogger.com33tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9007702307131445606.post-62621666280706352982013-04-09T08:59:00.000-04:002013-04-09T08:59:00.422-04:00Emerald and Teal for SpringTeal has long been one of my favorite colors to wear. It's appropriate for every season and it pairs well with all the neutrals- navy, black, brown, white, and leopard. Plus it looks good with most skin tones and hair colors. When I found this scarf for $5 at H&M a few months ago, I was stocked. Not only did it have teal in it, but two shades of the "color of the year" emerald.<br />
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Today it warmed up to a balmy 65 degrees, and tomorrow it's supposed to be even warmer!</div>
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Here's hoping that spring is here to stay! I'm looking forward to sunshine, tulips, daffodils, iced coffee, and farmer's markets.<br />
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I'm sorry I've been absent from blogging for almost a month. I'm finding more and more that taking pictures of and talking about my clothes just doesn't feel like a priority. I love blogging, and my online community, but this month I've been focusing on my real life community.<br />
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The weekend of March 22- 24 was the Boston community production of Eve Ensler's Vagina Monologues. This was my 4th year involved with this talented group of women, and my third year as an organizer. I absolutely loved directing a team of about 40 talented, diverse, and passionate women in a benefit performance.<br />
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We had an amazing time and raised over $6000 to benefit <a href="http://www.vday.org/" target="_blank">VDay</a>, <a href="http://www.bostonglow.org/" target="_blank">Boston GLOW</a>, <a href="http://www.vpi.org/" target="_blank">Victory Programs</a>, and the <a href="http://www.ybws.org/" target="_blank">Young Black Women's Society</a>.<br />
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All photos courtesy of <a href="http://kay-photography.webs.com/" target="_blank">Kaylyn Leighton Photography</a>.Tashiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02980050325969052599noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9007702307131445606.post-56259083023290680882013-03-13T08:24:00.000-04:002013-03-13T08:24:00.541-04:00Black, white and purple<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
I took these pictures after work last week, before daylight savings. The light was low and they didn't turn out very well. I'm really looking forward to taking photos after work in the coming weeks and months. The days are only going to get longer from here and I couldn't be more thrilled!</div>
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My blog related goal for this spring and summer is to get more comfortable taking photos on my own in public. There are some beautiful parks and spots near my apartment that I hope to take advantage of, especially when the spring flowers start coming in.<br />
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Because otherwise, you're just going to get more sketchy looking photos from the alley behind my apartment building. And nobody wants that!<br />
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I've been wearing flats a lot lately. Having a two block commute I feel like it's easier to get away with footwear that is impractical for the weather. Regardless I can't wait to pack away my boots and enter flats/ sandals season!<br />
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What are you looking forward to wearing this spring?Tashiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02980050325969052599noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9007702307131445606.post-91423354983505624602013-03-06T08:33:00.000-05:002013-03-06T08:33:00.369-05:00Urban CowGirlThere's something about chambray, fringe, and a wide brown leather belt that screams western wear. Yet somehow when I chose to wear all of those items at one time I didn't realize that would be the result.<br />
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Do I care that the outfit I wore for brunch/ errands looked like a costume from a bad western? Not really because these Minnetonka trampers are the most comfortable non-sandal shoes I've ever owned I got them with the shopbop credit I won in a giveaway, so a big thanks to <a href="http://www.iamchiconthecheap.com/" target="_blank">Lyddie at Chic on the Cheap</a> for providing my toesies with warmth and comfort.<br />
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Have you ever looked back at pictures of an outfit and realized you looked totally ridiculous?<br />
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I found these eggplant colored jeans at buffalo exchange. They're a little long, but otherwise I love them. I wore them last Friday to test the waters with colored denim at the office. My coworker told me I can wear them any day of the week. Hooray!<br />
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Outfit: Jeans- boomboom via buffalo exchange; Shirt - <a href="http://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?url=http%3A%2F%2Foldnavy.gap.com%2Fbrowse%2Fproduct.do%3Fcid%3D72302%26vid%3D1%26pid%3D385980102&pid=uid7156-8597034-40&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=Product+Link" target="_blank">Old Navy</a>; </div>
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The evening did not disappoint. There was good company, lots of food, some drinks and of course some ridiculous dancing. It seemed like there was a great turnout and some high bids for the silent auction prizes, so I'm hoping we raised a lot of money for the <a href="http://www.bostonglow.org/ignite_change_leadership_contest_2013" target="_blank">Ignite Change scholarship contest</a>.<br />
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I was really excited to find this <a href="http://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fp%2Fprabal-gurung-for-target-pleated-skirt-in-nolita-print%2F-%2FA-14330879%23prodSlot%3Dmedium_1_9&pid=uid7156-8597034-40&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=Product+Link" target="_blank">Parabal Gurung skirt</a> at my Target (and in my size!). I enjoy the designer collaborations, but I'm not one to line up in the cold waiting for Target to open. I love the bright colors, and I'm really looking forward to styling it in a bunch of different way as the weather warms up.Tashiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02980050325969052599noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9007702307131445606.post-72274587195907879062013-02-25T08:13:00.000-05:002013-02-25T08:13:00.543-05:00An outfit, but mostly just cat pics <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
I finally got a new camera! It's my new job/ tax return present to myself. I decided a DSLR just wasn't realistic for me right now, so I upgraded to a nice point and click instead. I settled on the <a href="http://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fp%2Fnikon-coolpix-l610-16mp-digital-camera-with-14x-optical-zoom-black%2F-%2FA-14190625%23%3Flnk%3Dsc_qi_detaillink&pid=uid7156-8597034-40&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=Product+Link" target="_blank">Nikon CoolPix L610</a>. It might not be a DSLR, but with 16mp and multiple shooting modes and ISO settings, it is definitely a huge step up from my bare bones 10pm camera. My only complaint thus far is that it uses AA batteries and doesn't have the best battery life. </div>
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Would you believe this picture was taken outside at 8pm? Amazing! It turned out a little more grainy than I expected. If anyone has tips for taking less grainy photos, let me know! Of course to practice with my new camera I've been taking pictures of my cat.<br />
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I'm missing a piece to my primary tripod, so I haven't taken any outfit photos since starting my new job. I'm hoping I'll find the piece soon, but until then here are some cell phone pics I've taken this month!<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Tashiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02980050325969052599noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9007702307131445606.post-18084303381038819522013-02-14T08:31:00.000-05:002013-02-14T08:31:00.099-05:00These Hips are Rising<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Happy Valentine's Day! </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Being involved with <a href="http://vday.org/" target="_blank">the VDay movement </a>for the past seven years has transformed February 14th from a silly holiday about candy hearts, girlish romance and flowers to a day of power, community, and self- love.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">This year's theme is One Billion Rising. There are approximately 3 billion women and girls on this planet. One third of them will experience violence or rape in her lifetime. I don't know about you, but that is not a statistic I can accept!</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I can't accept that having hips and breasts means you can objectify me, or that wearing a short skirt or having a drink too many means I want to have sex with you. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 15px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 15px;">I can't accept the cat calls, the whistles, the man coping a feel, the boy undressing with his eyes. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 15px;" /><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">I can't accept femicide, genital mutilation, forced trans-vaginal ultrasounds, slut shaming, street harassment, anti-choice legislation, or misogyny as facts of life.</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 15px;">Today women and men all over the world are rising in dance, in song, in protest and in memory. We're rising for our sisters our mothers, daughters, friends, our lovers, and ourselves. Visit </span><a href="http://www.onebillionrising.org/" style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc; font-size: 15px;" target="_blank">www.onebillionrising.org</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 15px;"> for </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 15px;">information about events in your area. Bring your date with you. Everyone is welcome. </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">If you're in Boston, and you'd like to rise with me. I'll be in Copley square at 5:30pm! </span></span><br />
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