Category Archives: clothing and style

five from Hobbitbabe

Posted on October 17, 2012 by dichroic

See previous two entries if you need an explanation. Hobbitbabe asked for: Five athletic accomplishments you’re proud of (not necessarily competition results). Hm. The hard part here is how to define “athletic”; earning a private pilot’s license is one of … Continue reading →

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doing OK

Posted on August 25, 2012 by dichroic

OK, so: I’m reading the book Already Pretty (yes, based on the blog) and liking it for its basic philosophy, which can be boiled down to “dress in the style that suits *you*, not anyone else, and do it for … Continue reading →

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palpable uncertainty

Posted on August 17, 2012 by dichroic

I think the wrist is on the way to better; it’s bothering me less and didn’t seem to be made worse by a careful weight-lifting workout yesterday. (I used part of a New Rules for Lifting for Women, but stuck … Continue reading →

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going barefoot (at work!)

Posted on June 27, 2012 by dichroic

Among the things I ordered and had delivered to my parents’ house were a couple of pairs of shoes by companies that are into the barefoot-running movement. I have zerio interest in running (at least for any distance; sprinting is … Continue reading →

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What Would Amelia Bloomer Think?

Posted on March 29, 2012 by dichroic

While riding my bike to work this morning, I was thinking of Amelia Bloomer, and wondering what she’d think of my clothing. We’ve been having beautiful clear and dry weather, which means there’s a big temperature differential between morning and … Continue reading →

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Magick for sale

Posted on November 29, 2011 by dichroic

I confess to an unworthy urge not to tell anyone about the Magick4Terri auction to benefit Terri Windling, because there is just so much cool stuff for sale and I don’t want people to outbid me. But, well, for one … Continue reading →

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knitpics

Posted on October 12, 2011 by dichroic

Here’s the cowl I finished yesterday: And the skirt. It’s not completely done: I still need to sew in the rest of the buttons (the top two are functional); below that I sewed the skirt closed to prevent wardrobe malfunctions. … Continue reading →

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At home, with boots

Posted on September 17, 2011 by dichroic

I realized we’ve got a tradition going; every time we come to Oregon, we each buy a pair of boots. Last summer when we visited in June (the trip where we came out fully expecting to buy another house but … Continue reading →

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on pants and traveling (but not traveling pants)

Posted on August 10, 2011 by dichroic

My pants are too short. This pisses me off, because I’ve only had them for a few months and I paid a ridiculous shipping fee to have them sent here. I cannot seem to find good work clothing here; for … Continue reading →

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wedding photos are always worth looking at

Posted on February 18, 2011 by dichroic

This may be the most splendid wedding dress since Harriet Vane married Lord Peter Wimsey in cloth-of-gold. (Link is to George R.R. Martin’s wedding photos. Here’s hoping the marriage is as long and happy as the engagement apparently was. And … Continue reading →

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