Sunday, January 23, 2011

So you want people to notice you, do you?

I decided today in church that all you need to do to ramp up your attention-getting level is wear tights. Bright ones. Or patterned ones. Or textured ones.

Already tried it? Still not getting the attention you crave? Throw in some old people. Preferably ones that say things like "you kids with your interweb and portable phones...grumble grumble" or who think nude-'hose'-clad-legs are the foundation of a real proper lady. 

Then, once you have on said wild tights, just walk on by your old person and brace yourself as the aged fashion commentary ensues. You'll get gems like "Kids these days...", "I don't know what is so wrong with simple black," and "I'm sure her Mother is just as worried as we are."

You will be positively showered with attention. The old people will wonder if there is any hope for you, but they figure at least you are at church so maybe your soul isn't lost. And your need-for-attention reservoir will be filled with more unwanted attention than your little heart could ever desire. 

Want to see the tights that got the sweet seniors at church all in a frenzy? 

These seemingly harmless argyles:

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Blouse: F21 $7.99, Sweater: Kohls $14.99, Skirt: Wet Seal 10.99, Tights: Walmart $3.99, Shoes: Old Navy $5.99

Once you get home you will need to recover from attention overload. I recommend taking a long afternoon nap, followed by watching "Stranger than Fiction" and snuggling with your lover, while eating popcorn + hot chocolate.

-W.

11 comments:

  1. Haha that was so funny and true! Where I live it gets really hot and sweaty in summer, and some young teens dress inappropriately for church. Believe me the comments from the old women are much worse than that! x

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  2. Great look.

    http://amyfashionblog52.blogspot.com/

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  3. I love the sweater layered over the blouse! So pretty. :)

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  4. I love your blog concept!! Very creative and adorable!
    I will definitely be following.

    http://laurenlovestoshare.blogspot.com/

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  5. I know I've already said it via twitter (@forthloveblog), but I love your blog. and your tights. Have you seen all the fun colors and patterns of Target tights right now? They're usually $5 but every once in a while they go on sale to $1.50. I have at least 5 pairs. oops.

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  6. I'm not brave enough yet for colorful tights but I do have to make an attempt to wear more skirts even if it's cold! :D
    xxx

    http://gypsy-diaries.blogspot.com/

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  7. I just found your blog and I think you guys are stylish, cool and funny!
    Love the patterned tights...scaring all the fellow church goers...

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  8. Bahahahahaha....ohhhhh my goodness. I can't stop laughing!! I live in the Midwest and go to a relatively conservative church, so I know exactly how this goes. I get comments like, "Well don't you look....eclectic." That was on navy tights day. The comments I get on my black chevron patterned tights are a little less...tactful, haha.
    LOVE y'alls blog!! I'm so glad I've found one that supports more budget-friendly shopping and fashion!! It's refreshing.

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  9. That sweater/shirt combination is excellent! And I guess I'm lucky to attend church with a bunch of other youngsters - crazy tights are a dime a dozen 'round these parts! (And were they seriously annoyed over ARGYLE?! That's still on the conservative end of the spectrum, if you ask me. Silly gooses.)

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  10. Hahahahaha, that sounds so very familiar. The worst was when I got a short haircut. "Your husband tells me he likes it, but I know what men really like! And I know what God likes!" Oh dear.

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