name change

So... I changed the name of my blog to The Launderette because that's the name of my store and I like it better than Faux Realism. Weidly, the store was named after my original blog, called The Launderette, I had in like 2008. This name has staying power, I guess, and I like that.

Speaking of the store, I'm offering 24% off now through Monday, Feb 18th with coupon code: HAPPY24. Because I turn 24 tomorrow. That's one whole percent more savings than last year!

The snow from the blizzard the other day is basically gone now. There's piles of it here and there but no more getting soaked feet from trying to step from the street to the sidewalk. The day after the blizzard was gorgeous-- actually, it's been sunny more often recently which I love-- so I went on a long walk and took a bunch of pictures.

 

I did not make these, but I liked them:

 

 

When I got back, Michael and I made pizzas. Whenever I take pictures of something I'm making, I ALWAYS forget to take pictures once it's done. Probably because I'm too busy eating it. So... two raw pizza pictures. The one on the left is carmelized onion, mushroom, and shredded mozerella. The right is tomato sauce, fresh mozerella, red peppers, and tomato.

 

ONE

 

The Launderette (in it's Etsy form, at least) is one year old TODAY!

 

Save 30% off everything now through midnight tomorrow (Feb 3rd) with coupon code: ONEYEAR

 

 

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Celine

As far as these faux Celine/play on words [insert other designer] shirts go,

I think this is my favorite I've seen

what i wore

 

 

[jacket - forever 21, boots and leggings - rainbow, dress - urban outfitters]

 

i did a little non-vintage-shop shopping yesterday when i stopped by rainbow after going to the gym. if you've seen a rainbow store around, it may look kinda crappy and like some place you don't wanna go, but you do. it's still cheap forever 21 type stuff, but if you're into that-- which i, for one, am-- then there's some cool items in there. i picked up these leather-look leggings and new ankle boots to replace the ones i got at forever 21 LIKE FOUR YEARS AGO! i never would've thought forever 21 boots would last so long, but now that they're finally falling apart, i decided to try my luck with another inexpensive pair. and these feel pretty damn sturdy so far. they also had tassels on the zippers but i cut those off. too much for me.

 

i wore this, which includes my two new purchases, out for thai food last night. of course i also wore a hat, gloves, and giganto down coat because it's still FREEZING here.

 



New in Shop

 

 

New items recently added to the shop. Lots of colorful stuff this time.

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