(Shirt - Stephan Schneider / Shorts - H&M / Boots - Jeffrey Campbell / Bad Hair Day - Unfortunate)Who/What/Where/WhenEvery now and then, after brandishing a new purchase or completing a bizarre creation, I have been faced with the question of, "but WHERE are you going to wear that?" and when I'm in the mood, I often respond, "to buy groceries". Although at times I say this to simply spite the fact that I know I look a tad ridiculous, I really do believe in always dressing well, no matter the occasion. And why not use the act of buying groceries as a stage for personal presentation? Think of all of the eyes that meet momentarily, scan up and down, and then snap away - all in a matter of seconds. Walking three blocks, crossing the street, I would rather wear a floor-length dress than a sweatshirt; in fact, I made the mistake a few days ago of wearing my "lounge" clothing of tankdress, pleasure principle sweatshirt, leggings & flats (shhhhh) across the street to pick up some mangoes, and I was met with a mass of impeccably styled German shoppers.
I was mortified.
But this isn't just an issue of peacock narcissism through the eyes of strangers. Its a way for me to exploit a mundane task and warp it into a statement...a gesture? Giving meaning to overlooked moments. But really, for me its just all about fun. And now I really do need to go grocery shopping.
