Wednesday, July 4, 2012

July 4, 2012--HAPPY BIRTHDAY, AMURIKA!



Earrings: City Buddha ($3)
Shirt: Oberlin Big Swap (free)
Gloves: Unique Thrift ($1.49)
Skirt: H&M ($4)
Tights: Oberlin Big Swap (free)
Shoes: Toms Shoes ($44)


I am not a big fan of the glorification of America/Independence Day. I mean, I like the fireworks, and our history is pretty badass, but people forget/intentionally leave out/think it's not that big of a deal that our history is paved on the backs of Native Americans and black slaves and many many other oppressed people. I'm not a huge patriot (one of the reasons I'm going to school in Canada), but that doesn't stop me from stepping up for a challenge! As I don't have any actual "American" gear, I thought today would be a great day to splice together an "American Pride" kind of outfit, and I actually feel I succeeded!!!

*Remember to go here or comment on any of my posts to give me ideas for my upcoming "Themed Thursdays!"

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