Rough Going in the Land of Nosh Opping

I am beginning to dread what I believe is the months of exploration I have left in the Giant�s Closet region of the Land of Nosh Opping.  Although I�ve been here for a mere three weeks, it feels like three months.  And I can certainly see why they don�t get a lot of tourist dollars in Nosh Opping.  The weather isn�t that great, the terrain is inhospitable and the government is really strict on the whole no shopping thing. 

I know that the more quickly I get through, or get rid of, all the items in my closet, the more quickly I can return to the land of retail and joy, but it�s been rough going to create outfits with new pieces each day.  This was the fourth look I tried on today:

And it was such a struggle fording the river and climbing the hill to get here (my mule, Maurice, was once again of little help), that I�m not even sure it was worth it.  I know I like the pieces of this outfit, but I�m not sure it all works together.  I believe the hardships of this expedition may be causing me to lose perspective. 

What I do know is that I like, and plan on keeping, all of these pieces.  I like the top (vintage, thrifted) though I think it could be less boxy.  I also like these pants (vintage men�s pants, thrifted) and do like the top with them.  And, the shoes are great (Jeffery Campbell via Nordstom) though perhaps not with this?  I don�t know.  Did I mention the food here sucks?

But, what doesn�t suck is the fact that today is Friday and it�s sunny and I�m going to the Doug Fir to listen to Guy Dilly tonight.  I�m very excited.

Happy Friday, All!  Enjoy your weekends!

Gracey