Layers Upon Layers

I went a little psycho this week and bought more scarves than I have owned in nearly my entire lifetime.  Snoods, circle scarves, hooded scarves, cobweb scarves, I’m loving them all.  Tee By Wang. Biker Skinnies. Peacoat. Western-style Boots. Fedora. Missoni Scarf. McQueen Scarf. Croc Clutch. Snake Ring.

Army of Me

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Wang Rag & Bone

A Thing to Celebrate

AA Tank. Current Elliot Jeans. Vintage Rhinestone Necklace. DIY Chain Necklace. Vintage Chanel. UO Beanie.

As you can tell the focus wasn’t so much on outfit shots, but dancing/celebrating shots.  My dancing doesn’t look as goofy IRL.

Look of the Week

This girl makes clothes so much fun.  I can’t imagine her not loving her life.  Anna of Annabu.

Tailor Made

Thanks to everyone for the incredibly sweet, and encouraging, words in my previous post.  They made me feel much less bothered by my current predicament.  I’m touched that so many people are planning on sticking around.
Now I did promise that there would be some fashion, so here goes!  Browsing through the Spring Runway shows, left me a tad underwhelmed.  A few things did stick out though, including the smart spring suits.  I love how relaxed sophisticated can look.

ADAM, Givenchy, Boy by Band of Outsiders, Marni

An Interference with Our Regular Schedule

I have a confession to make—I’m just not feeling it anymore.

Most of my life has been an unfocused whirlwind of dreams and goals, usually never leading anywhere.  I’ve let medical issues handicap me.  I’ve admitted defeat without even trying.

I can’t go on that way anymore.  I need to be proactive and get what I want out of life.  So how does that all tie in to this blog?

That’s the issue, I’m not even sure if it does anymore.  Don’t get me wrong I appreciate all the support and community my readers have provided for the past year.  But I feel like I need to be a lot more honest, and I need to put myself out there.

I know what I want from my life, and I’m finally in the right mindset and ready to commit to seeing out these dreams.  I don’t want to quit blogging.  I don’t want to abandon all the friends I’ve made through Squarectomy.  I don’t want to abandon Squarectomy.  I’ve put a lot into this site over the past year, and I’d still love to see it go somewhere.

I guess, you could say I’m putting myself on a probationary period.  This site will still be about fashion, but I also need to make it more personal—without becoming egotistical.  Hence the overly-sensitive (and dangerously close to being sappy) post.

If I can’t make Squarectomy something bigger than it already is—or to put it more accurately, if I can’t make Squarectomy mesh with my life goals—than I’m afraid I’ll have to redirect my energy elsewhere.

Thanks again to every single person who reads and comments on this blog, and I hope you are still with me as I try to find some inspiration and breathe life back into Squarectomy.

Note: This has been, and probably will be, the only post that is lacking in visual stimulus.  I feel like it was more important to focus on the words this time.

Another Side Note: I can’t believe how personal I am getting over the internet!  Goes to show you, I really don’t want to give up on this site, and I am searching for a way to make it feasible to continue.

Australian Goddess

I’ve long been a fan of Nicole Kidman.  She is a phenomenal actress.  (plug alert) Do see Nine if you haven’t already!  She is perfect for clothes–a designer’s dream.

Another inspirational lady, Annie Leibovitz.  My inspiration board is chock-full of her work.

So you know there will be magic when the two meet.  One particular shoot that I have never been able to get over is the Vogue 2003 cover of Kidman.  The drama in that editorial was unreal.  Oh you’d like to see evidence?  Your wish is my command!

Hair Story

Who would’ve thought those awful teeth headbands from her childhood would ever make a resurgence on the runway.  YSL did it though, and I am wondering how many other beauty store fails can actually be made fabulous.

Miu Miu took that Wang braid and glammed it up.  And also do notice the lower lashes in the last two photos.

Old news, but I’m still enamored with this whole concept.  Growing up, Legos were my favorite toy.  I didn’t realize until this photo that they could be a part of my adult life.

Oh The Weather Outside is Frightful

And those of you in Southern California know I am not kidding about that!  Hail, flash floods, people having to carry the animals around the city for fear of them getting swept away in the mess. Well this is Los Angeles, so people always carry their dogs.
Regardless, it is nice and cozy under my snood.  Yes, I’m still loving this trend.

Who didn’t adore the makeup at Prada’s Spring show?  Roma-tomato lips and fresh, perfect skin.  Magnifique!  I’m craving some new lipstick now.

Look of the Week

I’ve been following this week’s lovely since I started my blog nearly/close to/over a year ago.  I’ve always admired her natural beauty and the way she puts an outfit together (plus wearing those amazing heels around the streets of San Francisco).  And the company she keeps! Equally stylish fashion bloggers that are well known in our little world.

Aimee of A Song of Style.