06|15|2009
apricot’s closet: “book club” attire.
lace t-shirt, tights, & grey boots are all from Target; cardigan is from Charlotte Russe; shorts are from Ross; bag is from Forever21; jewelry is miscellaneous/my own creations.
Yesterday, I had the pleasure of going to my very first book club meeting. & I say “book club” loosely — hence, the quotations — because only ONE of us actually read the book (The Monsters of Templeton) in its entirety. We basically discussed the book for all of 10 minutes & then chatted about everything else under the sun. So, it is a “book club” but only barely.
Kerri was the only one I knew. I met Crystal, Lani, & Amanda that day, having only read their blogs a few times, but they were absolute gems. Seriously the sweetest, sincerest, most beautiful people I’ve met since The Amazing Vegas Trip.
As we were all sitting around talking about poo water, menstrual blood, our lover’s crazy ex-girlfriends, & getting peed on in the shower (we’re such a classy bunch), I couldn’t help but feel blessed. Because, amazingly, I met all of these girls online — every single one of them. & not one of them were creepy or obnoxious or snooty or ignorant. Our meeting wasn’t awkward or exclusive. They were all just pure joys to be around. Their conversations enriched my own life & made me feel… special. Like I belonged. It was wonderful.
Also: this tiny little skull charm — which I’m wearing above — is my new favorite thing. I used to think skulls were so morbid, but then I realized that they can be used as a symbol that death is imminent; so I should never forget about the present moment. A terrific reminder, I think.
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new topics on my advice blog, ask apricot:
- “I’ve gained a bit of weight & I need advice on what clothing I should buy…”
- “I want to spice up my sex life with my long-term boyfriend…”
- “My boyfriend is going through a hard time in his life…”
- “I haven’t dated in years; where do I even start?”
- “Could you recommend some shirt styles that would flatter my bigger bust-size?”
I have been receiving several submissions a day ever since I started my advice blog! While I am so thrilled — & completely appreciative — it’s taking me ions to reply back to questions that were submitted 2-3 weeks ago, & for that I apologize. For time being, I have closed the advice submission form, to allow myself to catch up with the other questions I have yet to get to. Thank you so much for being so patient, & for making ask apricot such a success! When I re-open the form, I will be sure to let you know!
on Monday, June 15th, 2009 at 10:58 am:
your outfit is amazing, seriously… i’d kill to be able to pull that off. also, i’m so incredibly jealous that two of my favorite people (you & kerri, obviously) life close enough together to go to book club! i think i need to relocate.
on Monday, June 15th, 2009 at 11:18 am:
Oh, I love bookclubs… though often, they’re just a good excuse to get together and talk about other things :)
on Monday, June 15th, 2009 at 11:18 am:
It’s wonderful to make friends in unexpected ways!
on Monday, June 15th, 2009 at 11:32 am:
Love the skull! Admittedly I wear black 98% of the time and skull/skeleton-themed stuff is to me what lipgloss is to other girls. (I have one tank top that has a ribcage and heart screenprinted on it!) I have to say that I never thought of them as a reminder to live in the moment before. I just thought they looked tough, haha.
on Monday, June 15th, 2009 at 11:44 am:
adorable outfit – i love the shorts+tights combo.
veronika
http://sweettoothvintage.blogspot.com
on Monday, June 15th, 2009 at 11:48 am:
I really love your little skull necklace! Where did you get it??
on Monday, June 15th, 2009 at 11:56 am:
@ Ariane: The charm is actually from my store on Etsy! It’s not in stock now, but I could make it available if you’d like to purchase it. ;]
on Monday, June 15th, 2009 at 12:03 pm:
I live in Ontario, Canada so I’d like to know how much it would cost (including shipping), before ordering it. If you can find out, please let me know. I’ve been looking for something like it for a while now :) Thanks!
on Monday, June 15th, 2009 at 12:39 pm:
Ahh, that sounds wonderful <3
on Monday, June 15th, 2009 at 1:44 pm:
wow, i’m glad to hear your advice blog is hitting off really well!
you ever consider being a model? you should!
on Monday, June 15th, 2009 at 2:16 pm:
I love the necklace, and your meaning behind it. I wish I could join in on the book club. I think it sounds lovely!
on Monday, June 15th, 2009 at 2:38 pm:
Oh! I love that your out meeting people from the blogging community and that they are all brilliant! That’s so wonderful! :)
on Monday, June 15th, 2009 at 2:49 pm:
I’m so glad you had fun at the book club! You LA bloggers have quite the little group down there. It’s so great how these people we meet online turn out to be some of our best friends.
on Monday, June 15th, 2009 at 3:21 pm:
I never really thought in those terms when it came to skull and cross bones. I mainly thought of it as something morbid. Leave it to you to find something “nice” to make out of it. And to mix it with pearls — that’s like art!!
Where did you get such a brilliant mind?
on Monday, June 15th, 2009 at 3:55 pm:
omg! i didn’t notice how cute your boots were yesterday.
you are such a peach and i’m so glad you made it out. you’ve made book club THAT much cooler. woo hoo!
on Monday, June 15th, 2009 at 5:10 pm:
that sounds absolutely fabulous. and umm can i come to the next one?! :)
on Monday, June 15th, 2009 at 6:42 pm:
Love the ankle boots with the tights and shorts. Very cute!!
on Monday, June 15th, 2009 at 8:18 pm:
so wierd it took forever to load the comment page! =(
anyway..your outfit is HOT for book club! =)
on Monday, June 15th, 2009 at 8:57 pm:
Ooo! Book club!!!!
on Monday, June 15th, 2009 at 10:27 pm:
Love your outfit! And the book club sounds fantastic. My best friend and I are new to blogger. Hopefully we will make friends as cool as yours! :)
on Tuesday, June 16th, 2009 at 4:52 am:
Firstly, I love your short haircut. It’s sexy. Secondly, YOUR LACE TOP. GAHHH. And the whole outfit is just GAHH. :)You know what I mean haha.
on Tuesday, June 16th, 2009 at 8:32 am:
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on Tuesday, June 16th, 2009 at 9:13 am:
omg… i was a total book club deviant. somehow i ended up starting one, then my friend always held it at her house (she was the perfect hostess) then everyone who came actually read the book, and got really into making food especially for the book club…and i’d be the one showing up with a six pack of diet coke and crispy imperial rolls in a Styrofoam box. Not to mention, i hardly ever got past the third chapter.
Your skull necklace is great! I just love it!
:)
on Tuesday, June 16th, 2009 at 1:05 pm:
I LOVE YOUR STYLE! Seriously, you’re so freaking adorable it hurts. And book club! Fun – I wish I lived close enough to join you ladies! Hug and kiss Kerri for me next time, k?
Also – I dig the skull necklace. I have a handcuff necklace that I love because I think it makes me look more hardcore than I actually am, ha.
on Tuesday, June 16th, 2009 at 7:15 pm:
I found your blog during all the vegas hoopla, and I must say I love it. I adore the skull necklace too. A good way to think about it. Here’s hoping my first book club goes as well too b/c it’s also a bloggy/online group :)
on Tuesday, June 16th, 2009 at 7:19 pm:
Ummmm love the cardigan. And purse.
And your blog. I have a feeling that even though I’ve been reading for mooooonths, I’ve never commented.
Sorry for lurking. :)
on Tuesday, June 16th, 2009 at 7:19 pm:
You’re so gorgeous! Is there anything you can’t pull off?
I am kinda jealous of the bookclub, so keep having a great time!
on Wednesday, June 17th, 2009 at 11:19 am:
book club! I’ve been dying to be in one ALL my life. However, its hard to find one with woman in their twenties like me. Did you guys put this together yourselves?
-riv-
on Wednesday, June 17th, 2009 at 6:01 pm:
so cute! i love the peak a boo lace!
on Thursday, June 18th, 2009 at 5:35 am:
My goodness you’re a hottie.
:)
That is all.
(I won’t mention AGAIN how jealous I am of peopel meeting you and each other and why do I have to live in stupid Ohio? Ah! Okay, I’m done. :))
on Monday, June 22nd, 2009 at 11:18 pm:
Really cute outfit! :)
on Wednesday, June 24th, 2009 at 12:08 pm:
i love lace so much right now. you look so pretty/chic and i love your hairstyle.