12.1.13

Middle Class Sass


I’m feeling some American Beauty vibes here, with a little dash of Lolita. Must be the combination of my vintage Cheer sweater and rose colored, heart shaped sunnies. So, not that my cinematic opinion matters, but American Beauty is one of my favorite films...like ever, ever. (If you have not seen it stop what you’re doing right now and get thee to Blockbuster or wherever people get movies these days.) Some heavy hitting themes in this film...which is what all great films have in common, isn’t it? According to some Professor named Anker, “American Beauty focuses on the Burnham family, who are unaware that they are ‘materialists philosophically, and devout consumers ethically’ who expect the ‘rudiments of American beauty’ to give them happiness.” Anker argues that, “they are helpless in the face of the prettified economic and sexual stereotypes...that they and their culture have designated for their salvation.’” Heavy shit, man As a bona-fide middle class American myself, that can make you feel down in the dumps, can’t it? Without spoiling the ending and all, the movie actually ends on a positive note, reminding us of the revel in the beauty that exists in the simple act of, well...existing. I will leave you with a quote from Mr. Burnham...as played by the brilliant genius that is, Kevin Spacey: “It's hard to stay mad, when there's so much beauty in the world. Sometimes I feel like I'm seeing it all at once, and it's too much, my heart fills up like a balloon that's about to burst... And then I remember to relax, and stop trying to hold on to it, and then it flows through me like rain and I can't feel anything but gratitude for every single moment of my stupid little life.” Put that in your pipe and smoke it.

Vintage sweater, top, and Skirt. Goodwill sunglasses. Jessica Simpson pumps.

Until next time,

Brittany

PS- NEVER underestimate the power of a red lace bra as an accessory.

16 comments:

  1. Ya ya! Love the new shoes! American Beauty is a fantastic movie, I was obsessed with it when I was in high school. As you know, I want to steal the skirt. www.fabulousmusings.com

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  2. american beauty is my husband's all time favorite movie....and this has to be one of my all time favorite outfits :)
    brooke @ what2wear

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  3. You're such a beautiful cheerleader :) LVE the shades


    wish you a wonderful weekend <3

    have a good time! xoxo

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  4. GOOD MORNING Girls!
    I just arrived in your blog, really beautiful ... Perfect outfits, shoes and also wonderful shots!
    I would be really happy if you would to follow each other ... let me know <3
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  5. I hold up my hand I've never seen American Beauty! Lol I'll need to add it to my LoveFilm list. Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my post it was a great insight into 'Vegas Gear'.

    I love the shoes they're awesome, would have been cool if you'd have accessorised further with some bright nail polish to pull out one of the colours from the shirt. The lacy red bra adds a flirtatious element to it all as well.

    I tried to add you on Twitter but your link didn't seem to work, you can hit me up at @arashmazinani

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  6. Thanks for your comment pretty, I love your style, it's different and special. I follow

    xoxo

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  7. Totally lovin' the plaid on plaid look, girl. And plaid corduroy and gingham tweed = AMAZEBALLS. Hope you're having a great Sunday!

    xx Love & Aloha
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  8. Ha! LOVING the title of this blog post!
    Those sunglasses are super cute on you :)
    You also look like a mix between Rita Ora and the Man Repeller ;)

    Love,
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  9. Those glasses are AWESOME! Also loving the different patterns!

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  10. I love this look! Such a fun mix of prints and styles :)

    xoxo Alison
    www.stylingmylife.com

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  11. I adore those heart sunglasses! I also love the mixed patterens

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  12. Love your outfit, and what a pretty blog. Love this! Sending love from New York City, hope you are well. Please follow me! & like me on Facebook! If you have bloglovin, we should follow each other!
    xox
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  13. These photos look like they're straight out of the 60's! Love this mix. You both have killer style.

    xx
    Whitney
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  14. That jacket is killer...It's has the varsity trend thing going on but yet it's different..love it!
    Sheree xxx
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