Meme Girls– Fashionable Finds, April 10th

Hello and welcome to Meme Girls– a series of blog posts with some hilarious banter and key visuals between a longtime friend of mine named Kay and me. This edition is all about fashion… or lack thereof. I’m usually the one to kick off the Monday morning festivities so I texted her this beauty…

“Jenster. Hello. Top oh the morning to yuh! I totally have a lil’ clothing chair in my apartment! I know you make fun of Michael because he sometimes ‘decorates’ your second bedroom with his clothes. Funny. But this pic? I think I know her? Isn’t she the daughter of that supermodel from the 80s Kristy Something Or Other? Yes? No? No. Hmmm. She actually looks a little overdressed to me.”

“And also…”

“OMG! You know I’d go absolutely crazy if that pile of I don’t know what was in my home! Yer getting pretty deep here for a Monday morning. But Kay, I like being overdressed sometimes. Why would anyone care if yours truly was sexy and having fun? Oh, wait! Yeah. Yep. I got it now. Well, I’m telling you now that I’ve decided to take some Amazon advice from loyal shoppers and really give their sportswear department a shot. Hold the phone– I have to share this one amazing review with you. These leggings look indestructible! I totally want to order them. Are ya with me?”

“Wow. Is that you in the picture? Totally kidding. I know you wouldn’t wear purple and you’d use a better name than Cory if you were doing a write in testimonial. It’s so cold this morning. Isn’t it officially spring already? I bet the Easter Bunny froze his tail off with that wind yesterday. I’m in a hoodie today. Are you rocking a hoodie today?”

“Bitch stole mah look! But seriously, F you for thinking that’s me in the picture. I wouldn’t be afraid to walk down the rocks, silly. Yes of course I’m in a hoodie today. I’m working from home so it’s comfort city on the sofa typing. I have laundry to do between calls today and I’m a little bit dreading it. I have a bunch of ‘tweeners’ and I’m not exactly sure what to do with them. I cut out the tags and I want to wash them but they just might be hot water, no teepees, iron friendly, parking permitted, no radio playing, or just negative. This is the label. What do you make of it??”

“Hell if I know. I’m so bad at laundry. I lose socks and shrink shirts and mix colors. I can’t talk to you now. I’m watching important television from the last Winter Olympics and having some breakfast.”

“Kay! You’re choosing Cheetos for breakfast? I like that you’re having an ambitious start to your day. I always find this time of year challenging due to the weather, especially in New York City. I can’t always pull off that granola-y look of sloppy but trying to look cool like most of the younger generation.”

“Remember back in the 80s when we wore flannel shirts with concert t-shirts and those new Nikes with the lavender swoosh launched? I bet you had those kicks. All the girls in my high school did. By the way, we saw that new movie Air over the weekend about Nike signing Michael Jordan. Amazing. Two enthusiastic feet up! But… I’m having hair issues today. Why does a ponytail never look just quite right on me?”

“That is hilarious!! I never do the low pony. I need height. I do the cheerleader one right on top of my head. I cleaned out my closet over the weekend and I’ve just ditched some pants. Isn’t this a great idea to put those suckers to work for you? If only we had garden space in the City.”

“I just read the best article about jeans and how they are killing us and the environment. Well, that’s not completely accurate. But that sure looks like a way to give back. After these few years of work from home, who can put on those torturous hard pants or more importantly why would they?”

“I couldn’t agree more. Jeez, I’m still thinking about those purple leggings. Must order a pair for myself pronto! I like that confidence comes from within. And I’m looking pretty good today, I must say!”

“Honestly, I had a big weekend. Big lunch, big dinner, big brunch. It could be a problem. And I’ve got a closet full of nothing to wear. I’d better get back to the Olympics and my Cheetos. Could be a don’t leave the house day today.”

“Oh boy. Sounds serious. Just make sure you get a few steps in today. Like back and forth to the refrigerator perhaps? Because you don’t want this to happen…”

“So true. Well I’m not the only one having a bad day. Look what this news anchor decided to wear today? Jeez! Once you see it, you can’t UNSEE it. Major fashion fail!!”

“How on earth did they let her go on air like that? I’m betting she knows all the memes out there are of her. Yikes. When I used to commute to the office every day, I would rip those drycleanables off the minute I got home.”

“Great that you don’t have to commute anymore and just deal with fun trips instead. My biggest issue is dressing up for Target.”

“I bet you rock quite the gangsta look for Tar-zjay! Like this maybe…”

“You know I’m not a fan of such garish jewelry! But I do prefer to show off my, ahem, assets.”

“You’re killing me today. I’m just gonna kick back in my pink house hoodie and get some work done. Too bad I’m not going out today. I’m having a good hair day. Happy Monday, Kay! xoxo”