Tuesday, August 18, 2009

paperback writer

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True story: I originally intended to take today's outfit pictures in front of (surprise, surprise) a painted and graffiti covered wall but happened to stumble upon the backside of this old, used book store en route. The storage shed was open and I couldn't help but peek in at racks and racks of used books, sprawled notes indicating what each row contained and cardboard boxes lining the already busting at the seams space. 

Of course, I stopped to appreciate. First, I checked their fiction section for any old, musky smelling Hemingway. No dice. Second, I set up tripod shop and snapped a few photos, that is until the somewhat disgruntled book shop employee came out for a cigarette break, who tripped up a bit when he realized he wasn't alone with the books. His name was John. He had somewhat messy bed head dark hair and had a brooding demeanor about him. 

The entire time of our limited conversation that consisted of "Hey, how's it going?" I couldn't help but imagine how much our situation seemed like the beginning of a cliche romantic, indie film. Girl who likes taking photos of somewhat obscure book stores meets slightly introverted and quiet book shop boy. 

Right up Ms. Zoey Deschanel's alley, right? 

Tank top: Cream colored racer back, Old Navy
Skirt: Floral pencil skirt, Charlotte-Russe
Bra: Black bandeau bra, Charlotte-Russe
Shoes: Black wedges, Kenzie
Purse: Black Chanel wannabe, vintage
Bow: Black satin bow, Target

17 comments:

  1. i just love the smell of old books:)

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  2. Love the wedges so much!!! I really like the use of black in this outfit; so chic. And what a great place to take pictures...I wish there was a musty book storage unit near my apartment...

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  3. i loveee your skirt, its absolutely beautiful! and it is oh so zooey deschanel - i love her style!

    <3 The Voguette

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  4. Love the last photo! I'm totally loving that skirt print too :P

    xo,
    Jessica

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  5. hey, about the balmain shoulder pads-like,,i think that zara is selling some similar pieces in their fall collection..go check it out and let me know:)

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  6. omg!best place to take your photoz!

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  7. Swoon! Love the shoes! Love it all...again though...with the sunglasses. I wanna see that face o yours missy! You are like Lenny Kravitz to me, don't really know what you look like under there.

    :)

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  8. Hey, your photos aren't showing because Photobucket says you've exceeded your bandwidth

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  9. Oh you look so amazing dear.LOVE the skirt!

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  10. I seriously love the story behind these photos! I was thinking how amazing the shot was with the bookcases going all the way back, but ten for a bookstore employee to walk in on a tripod photo session....love it! Was this John fellow cute? The bed head sounds cute!

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  11. aww :)
    that's a cute story. definitely straight out of a movie

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  12. Haha, slightly awkward explaining the whole "I take pictures of myself' bit... The bow is so freaking cute!

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  13. i absolutely love everything abt this outfit!

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  14. love the floral skirt and that bow headband...

    so how was it with the bookshop guy?? :P

    http://nadiakamballa.blogspot.com

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  15. so cute... I love your entire blog! I kept going further and further back before I commented :) Great style, and I LOVE your hair!!

    x.katie
    fauxasfck.blogspot.com

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  16. This is so cute, I love the bow and the scenery with the library.

    http://www.Nubiasnonsense.com

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  17. love the bow you look so stylish in this skirt

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