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8 January 2010, originally uploaded by academichic.

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• Black cardi – thrifted, embellished by me
• Green top - ON, thrifted
• Jeans – thrifted
• Knee socks – J.Crew
• Boots – Dillards
• Green tote – Kenneth Cole Reaction
• Sunglasses – a little shop in Romania

Endnotes:

This is what I wore two days ago for a day spent reading, writing, and taking a quick tour of the Munich City Museum. Besides learning about Munich’s history and traditions in the “Typically Munich!” portion of the museum, I discovered an amazing contemporary photographer from Berlin named Eva Bertram. Her collection “2 Ein Kind” is now on exhibit at the Münchner Stadtmuseum and I found it fascinating. Bookmark that name and see her work if you ever get a chance to in the future.

Sunglasses, originally uploaded by academichic.

As for my outfit, I apologize for wearing the same ol’ jeans again and the same ol’ boots and even the very same cardigan I wore in my last picture. I’m a bad style blogger; I wear the same stuff over and over and you don’t even know the half of it since I don’t post every single outfit or you’d behold the magnitude of my repetitiveness. But living out of two suitcases will do that to you and, to be honest, I really don’t mind. Since I brought only things I really love, I’m finding it oddly comforting to not have a large collection of items but just a few well worn in and beloved go-to’s to throw on every morning.

Happy Friday, everyone! S.

8 January 2010, originally uploaded by academichic.

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6 January 2009 – Insider/Outsider, originally uploaded by academichic.

Sources:

• Cardigan: Pretty Please, from Marshalls
• White nursing cami: Target
• Wooden beads: Hawaii
• Navy shorts: Target
• Cork slippers: Hawaii drug store

End Notes:

After flying overnight — baby e. was a champ! — I am back home in the frigid Midwest, trying to remember how to layer for stylish warmth. It was a wonderful visit with family and friends, and even though baby e. won’t remember this trip it was exciting to introduce him to the people and culture that have been formative of my identity.

For the past several years, my trips back to Hawaii have sparked mini wardrobe-identification crises. Hawaii’s culture is very laid back, and I grew up with a wardrobe (and friends and aunties with wardrobes) comprised primarily of shorts, rubber slippers, and t-shirts. When I went off to college, I took that “look” with me as a signifier of my cultural affiliation. I was the “Hawaii girl” in surf company brand shirts, jeans, slippers (aka “flip flops”), and the occasional fabric flower tucked behind my ear. Now, having lived on the mainland for nine years, my style has evolved to reflect new tastes as well as my personal and professional aspirations.

6 January 2009 – Insider/Outsider, originally uploaded by academichic.

So, when I return to Hawaii, which wardrobe makes an appearance? Do I bring along a little structured jacket that screams “mainland”! Do I dress to announce my status as a cultural insider? Does the fact that I have to ponder this mean that I’ve relinquished that status? I remember a couple of years back when I wore what I considered to be a very casual outfit of a gray tee, brown bermudas, and a turquoise bead necklace. My mom took one look at me and asked why I was so dressed up.

I haven’t completely figured out where I stand on all of this, nor do I think that the relationship of dress to culture is transparent or direct. But I was quite happy with the balance of this outfit that I wore on one of our last days in the islands: crisp pieces with a draped, light cardigan, wooden accessories, and the ubiquitous slippers. Regardless of whether I “passed” as a local girl or everyone presumed that I was a tourist, I can recognize the value of embracing a hybrid style.

Besides, what post-colonial scholar doesn’t love a third space?

6 January 2009 – Insider/Outsider, originally uploaded by academichic.

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What’s the first thing you think of when I say Chuck? a) Ground beef b) Charlie Brown c) Why is it not preceded by “I’m” and followed by “Bass?” d) Agent! Sarah! Walker!

If your answers are anything but d) then might I suggest you tune in today starting at 5 p.m. for the eight-hour Chuck marathon on SyFy network. Last spring the action-comedy about a hapless nerd Chuck (Zachary Levi) who accidentally becomes a super spy and is protected by Agent Walker (Yvonne Strahovski) defied the odds thanks to a strong online fan campaign and was picked up for a full third season.

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