It isn't Hollywood...

Today is the day of my grandfather's funeral. 

Tensions are high and I am nervous that at any moment I will well up with tears. This happens to be the first death in my family that I am really aware of. As a very small kid, I only attended one or two funerals. Growing up seeing them in movies, I always assumed you must wear all black. That's how funerals were depicted so that's what I thought.

However, that is not actually a custom for a Jewish funeral, which my grandfather is having. It feels gauche to discuss funeral fashion but I feel odd attending in a burnt orange, patterned dress. My mom has assured me it is appropriate but I still don't feel right. I pictured attending a funeral in black tights, a black dress, and sharp black blazer, and for it to be pouring rain outside. I guess Hollywood funerals set a precedent for me.

All I can say is, life certainly is not Hollywood and there is no team of costume designers to help you get ready for what life throws at you.

- E

Let's get one thing straight...

I am a total wannabe fashion blogger. 

I am not posing as a fashion guru or someone who always knows just which Minkoff bag to pair with that McQueen skirt. However, I have a pretty good idea of what I would do if I had an unlimited bank account and closet space. 

If you want to see how I try my hand at looking semi-good with clothes that you can also buy (not some $300 backless jumpsuit from a NYC boutique), you've come to the right place. Over the next few weeks, I am going to clean out my MESS of a closet and decide what items are worth it to keep and what things are not. 

Last year, I had to wear a back brace 24/7 to treat my scoliosis but this year I don't. The back brace was painful and awkward and my closet suffered majorly, since I couldn't wear very tight things, anything that didn't have a high t-shirt neck, or I would wear scarves with everything. It was a bad experience for someone who adores clothes. This year, I am going to replenish some of my wardrobe once I purge it. Stay tuned for posts about shopping hauls for both clothes and (hopefully) makeup and stay connected by following me on Tumblr and Instagram! 

Stay gorgeous! xo
- E