and then she fell out of the sky and yelled "proofread like a bird!"

Hello readers. I am writing Monday night and plan on scheduling this to publish tomorrow at approximately 3:24 PM Central time. This "scheduling" biz is a new technique, often used by spies such as myself, and you must keep your knowledge of its existence top secret.

I am writing because tomorrow will be hectic and busy, but that's nothing new. Spies like myself have millions of important tasks we must complete every day. A top secret meeting with Rich of Weardrobe will take place, and I received something quite marvelous in the mail today which I will share later this week.

Why not now, you ask? Oh dear readers. Part of being a spy is maintaining a mysterious air about yourself. I suppose I could tell you right now, but that would be too easy.
And spies prefer to do things the hard way. The challenging way.

I rather enjoy this type of writing, and what I enjoy even more is the fact that being a spy has nothing to do with my outfit or these pictures.
...or does it?

top, used to be mom's. studded denim vest, childhood closet/DIY. hand-me-down skirt. H&M tights. floral dr. martens via ebay. pin is of my dad when he was young and "hip" and I have no clue why or how I have it.

52 comments:

Anonymous said...

Yet another lovely ensemble! I also dig how all of your pictures have an antiquated, vintage-y feel to them.

Unknown said...

you may be the best dressed spy I have ever seen. However, I'm not sure how many spies I have actually seen due to the fact they are super secret and stuff.

Either way you are still very well dressed

Lopi said...

Editorial-worthy pictures. Floral docs put to good use. I have to ask though, do you ever get bored of your hair?

Ali and Dane said...

Tavi. The second photo is lovely. My friends and myself all love your blog. We admire your sense of fashion and your wit. One day should you come to utah we should put togehter a lovely photoshoot! Thanks for being you and amazing. Goodday!

style-magnet said...

A TOP SECRET MEETING WITH A WEARDROBE GURU!? Jealous.

sophie said...

Rarghhh
I want your vest...

And one day I'm sure all of your readers would love to know how you come up with your titles, they make me laugh so hard.

White Lightning said...

the haircut is looking PERFECTION these days, lovelylove. (ps vest is SICKNESS)

Robin V. Chen - Yoga Teacher said...

*smiles*

Your posts have become a bright point in my day (and mind you, my days are pretty bright already so that's a feat).

I wish I'd had the confidence at your age to dress with the sort of creativity you do. And to write about it with such clever earnestness.

Anonymous said...

:) great post. you're a fantastic writer

L'Hauteur said...

Love how these pictures look like originals from the 70s. I also enjoy wearing my dads old black and white Van Halen pin! Like the colours of everything.

laia. said...

denim vessssstssssss

Ana said...

T'would be cool to be a spy.

Me and my best friend used to play secret agents all the time...

Anyway your floral docs are beast.

Emy Augustus said...

This was a very fun blog to read! So many nice photos.
I seriously just sat here after work and read or at least skimmed through every blog. haha.

Anonymous said...

I'm liking this outfit. Girly tough is always best!

Nice floral docs too.

The Stylish Wanderer said...

Ah your docs!

Spy talk is fun. But being the pink panther diamond *POINTS TO MY PROFILE* is funner (I lack proper english)

Anonymous said...

I like your style.

Anonymous said...

The vest is killer. The pin of your dad in a photobooth (it looks like it) is awesome.

Sondra said...

I know, people just don't understand everything us spies have to do on a daily basis! I like your outfit a LOT too. :)

Tavi said...

lopi-I am at the moment, and am considering cutting it to a YSL-esque bowlcut...

stylemagnet-Yes, it was amazing!

fashionista-Haha, most are inside jokes with my friend's. This one is about a book about birds that has an interview with the author in the back, and we were laughing at how she compared basically everything to birds. In school we had to write a story so I made the author fly in and yell "proofread like a bird"...

sondra-tough work being a spy, no? :)

Katy said...

I never thought I would like a denim vest, but you've made me, at least in the [awesome] outfit.

Min said...

cute outfit! defs reminds me of something i'd pick out for myself (i also have an oversized denim vest). i recently lost on ebay on a pair of doc martens...hopefully my day will come though.

Shen-Shen said...

I love the denim vest!

Amelia said...

You are an amazing spy.

triangle eyes said...

You, my dear, are golden.

Kylie said...

Haha, I guess we'll neve know! That outfit was made in heaven, it's frickin amazing! I love what you did with that vest, paired with the docs and girly skirt is just priceless.
Also letting you know that I've tagged you! After your spy duties you should check my blog for the instructions, it's a really fun tag I swear. It's music themed, so I can't wait to see what you come up with!
<3<3<3

Anonymous said...

tavi- your blog is awesome.
as a stressed college student with finals coming up next week, naturally i am spending my hardcore studying time catching up on your posts.
keep on truckin' because you r.o.c.k

Laurie Stark said...

You are gorgeous, lady! And your posts never fail to make me laugh. What's on the pin?? Inquiring minds.

saray said...

love the outfit :)

Anonymous said...

love the vest

aizat.cinta.goddess said...

i just adore the hair!it is anna wintour!

Lara said...

Tavi--i love your new picture with your profile!! where is it from??

hautenature* said...

you should really sew some of your own ensembles.

Ruby Pseudo said...

You and your blog are amazing, this is my favorite new blog. Stay super. Stay you.

Leah said...

i love this outfit!! it looks perf on you.

Syed said...

Love the denim vest and those floral DMs!! Oh and the drop crotch trousers were actually from a market stall in India lol.

Nadine said...

That second photo is just stunning. You have such a gorgeous face. And I love your writing; it's so clever and entertaining (the title for this post really made me laugh).

Enough compliments! As you were.

Anonymous said...

haha, you're quite cute :)

Isabel said...

You look AWESOME. Those floral docs pretty much scream "Tavi"! And don't worry about all that spy business, nothing I write about ever has to do with my outfits! Well, that's a lie, but you know what I mean!

In-tree-gue said...

You're such a good writer!

The Stylish Wanderer said...

TAGGED YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
*screams like a little girl and runs away*

Aysha's Rabbit Hole said...

flawless spy look..
nobody can decipher what u are actually up to...

love the doctor martins.. thinking of getting a lipstick red pair..

xoxi

Anonymous said...

great look. you are so adorable, if you ever get the chance go to taiwan. i can imagine you loving their little stuff :)


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emily said...

OMG THE VEST AGAIN <3
this is how i originally intended to wear the one i made, ahhahaha. and look how that turned out.
XDD
srsly, tho. you rock it way more than i would, the whole punk-feminine thing. i can only do the punk-punk thing =\
:D

Anonymous said...

gorgeous pictures...

psssst! i'm a spy too! xxx

MarionRocks said...

You're so cute !!
I've discovered your blog a few minutes ago, I love it ! You have such a great style, I love the way you play with clothes and the way you were them ! You're so creative !
Excuse me if I made mistakes, I'm French and I'm doing my best to be understood !

Drea said...

One of my favorite outfits so far!

I absolutely love your blog. Love the way you write, and I know you've heard it a thousand times, but you are wise beyond your years.

Keep it up, chicka.

Kaatje said...

Tavi, I love your photos, I love what you have to say.
You have inspired me.
Thank you for that!

Megan said...

Just love this one.. going to try and re create this one :)

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