That is so...high school

So tomorrow is my high school reunion. I don’t know if I’m nervous, or excited or both? I mean, I haven’t seen most of these people in AGES. I’m not gonna say how long, but suffice it to say, Vanilla Ice was still rapping and not renovating houses at that time. Anyways, whatever I feel, I must be internalizing some kind of stress because just like in high school, I’ve started to break out. Yeah. Like zits. Ugh. What the heck? Then again, maybe it’s something else…who knows? Whatever it is, it’s annoying. I mean, I know I don’t wanna look all old and haggard when I see my old classmates, but teenage acne is not the way to go. Seriously. I thought I was all past this zitty stage in my life? In fact, I haven’t had a break out like this since high school...Apparently just thinking about high school brings you right back...

For example, this week, with thoughts of the upcoming reunion on the brain, I was inspired to wear some good outfits, because when I was in high school, I loved to wear “outfits” – I’d scour Seventeen or YM magazine, watch music videos and try and emulate the cool outfits of my teenage idols…There was no Selena Gomez in my day (in fact, I’m pretty sure she wasn’t even born yet – OMG, how OLD AM I??!) but there was a Debbie Gibson and she knew how to rock a hat, with a t-shirt and funky vest, a skirt with mid-calf leggings underneath, hi-cut Converse chucks with slouch socks, and of course wayfarers! This was one of my most fave outfits at the time and let me tell you, I felt pretty cool whenever I wore it. I loved wearing ensembles…I'm pretty sure I talked about this before. Yes, I have.

On Tuesday, it was a perfect, sunny, Fall day. A perfect day for me to wear this outfit that had been hanging in my closet for like ever. It consisted of: some dark bootcuts, my brown suede Madewell desert boots, a sheer, flowery blouse, gold hoops and bangles,  and…the pièce de résistance…my brown faux beaver fur vest! Trust – this outfit was totes inspired by Kourtney Kardashian in a recent issue of INstyle magazine…(or was it People Stylewatch?) It was a good look…although some people asked me if I was a Viking. (Whatevs. I say “Victory!!!” like Drama on Entourage when he was on “Viking Quest”) 

Yesterday I wore the vest again (What? Twice in one week? Yes.) But this time I wore it as “outerwear”. I threw it over a camel cardigan and gunmetal grey legging pants and tank then topped it off with my leopard print scarf. Seriously, I love this vest! It’s so luxe. 

Anyways, here I was looking all luxe…waiting for the bus. (Haha, yes, I know it’s total oxymoron, but hey, I’m “environmentally friendly”…not. I just don’t have a choice – Aldin takes the car to work, I work in downtown and don’t really like to drive anyways…I’d rather be driven around...and...hmmm. That was a bit of explains.) but I digress…

Anyways…here I was waiting for the bus in my luxe faux fur vest and this little girl, maybe 8 years old, walking with her mom, passes by me and says in an excited voice “I love your outfit!” (and then whispers to her mom “I love her outfit!”)  It was so cute. I felt so “Pan Am (stewardess)”. AH…validated by an 8-year-old. 

Today, my look is all “Rock concert!”…or at least “Rock Concert Organizer!” (LOL) 

I’m wearing my dark slims with one fold, David Dixon platform heels, Rolling Stone t, and black blazer with folded sleeves. However, the thing that makes me look all rock-concert organizer-y?? My work pass. It’s on one of those lanyards and I look all “VIP Access only” which kind of makes me crack up. Haha!! I just need a headset and a clip board.

Anyways, I still can’t believe its been so long since I graduated from high school - but this week has almost brought me right back, what with the zit break out and outfit wearing...I wonder if anyone else had any high school flashbacks? I guess I will find out tomorrow...wish me luck friends!