Not sure what this is supposed to be, but it looked interesting.
It’s a common misconception that spring, summer, fall and winter are the only seasons. Quite the contrary. For those whom I haven’t already told, SoCal has an entirely separate set of seasons: sunny, rainy, earthquake, and fire. Since the weather is caught between a thermometer-bursting furnace and dark, clouded thunderstorms, I’d say we’re in between sunny and earthquake. Time to pull out the itty bitty shorts to celebrate!
Searches for this shirt are what lead a LOT of people to my blog…usually some combination of cat, big glasses, shooting lasers, and space. If you are one of those people, the shirt is officially called “Mister Mittens’ Big Adventure” and you can get it here.
The epic space cat shirt is fashion. Get into it.
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Walking around with dudeguy today reminded me of something that happened a couple of years ago. We were downtown with a good friend of mine (who happens to be launching a style site that you should check out…ESPECIALLY if you live in Phoenix) walking around looking for a place to eat. A man walked up to the three of us and asked dudeguy if he was our “manager.”
I’m sure he didn’t think we were a singing duo…then again, he may have…because we’re edgy like that.
Since dudeguy is always one to play along, he said that he was. The guy then tried to sell him cocaine to help him “keep [us] in line.” He politely declined and we headed toward Clifton’s. Pusherman couldn’t understand why dudeguy didn’t take him up on his offer. After three seconds of being completely puzzled, he realized that dudeguy wasn’t a pimp. Soon after, he tried to get at my friend by asking her if she was Brazilian because she “had it all out there like that.”
She had on jeans, by the way.
This was the look I had on my face the entire time.
Sadly, that isn’t the only time I’ve been mistaken for someone who likes (or is willing) to screw for money. One day, I’ll tell you about the time I ran into Brian Pumper…or that other random guy that stopped me while I was coming out of a beauty supply store…or that very odd couple that stopped me in a gas station.
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Sometimes, I hate living in Los Angeles…but today wasn’t one of those days. I can’t argue with mini-shorts weather. Even if it makes me look like I’m propositioning…
“Can I get to 3rd?”
This feels like an appropriate time to link my favorite clip from Pootie Tang.
42 Responses to “…outfit post: Mr. Mittens returns…”
girl you’re having it all like that in those gifs
people are just ridiculous, it’s the one thing I’ve learned in life
I miss california weather really, better than our vegas weather of scorching hell or bitter freezing cold
.-= eli´s last blog ..Prairie Woman =-.
Alicia Reply:
October 2nd, 2010 at 9:48 pm
I made the mistake of going to Vegas in late July/early August. That didn’t go over too well for me on a cellular level. TOO HOT.
dude, I love those shorts. I have similar ones except they’re kind of, vinyl-y (if that’s the right word.. a slight shine, but still fabric-y) and they’re also quite short. and red.
but your stories are always kind of funny. the only time I have funny stories is often when I encounter really ignorant people in san diego. like a guy who asked my white friend “did you bring your friends [meaning me & my partner] from japan?”
lulz.
.-= sui´s last blog ..STOP comparing yourself to others! & a few quotable quotes =-.
Alicia Reply:
October 2nd, 2010 at 9:42 pm
RUDE!!!
Oh man, I’ve got so many things I want to say!
1. LOVE those shorts.
2. Whoa, that cat!
3. Why doesn’t “dudeguy” ever get some photo love on here.
AND………
4. When Asael and I lived in downtown L.A. we were approached by slow cars like 20 x s with people thinking he was my pimp and I, a prostitute. It didn’t matter that he was wearing skinny jeans and I in god knows what post modern black feminist frock, but people saw what they were convinced was the perfect duo for sex sales. It didn’t actually help that there was a man in the area who actually did walk around with women but STILL, it was a horrible feeling though sometimes hilarious. Asael and I always discussed how race played a MAJOR role in these incidences in addition to location, and it totally sucked.
Alicia Reply:
October 2nd, 2010 at 9:34 pm
He hates pictures. For real. I’ve tried and he refuses every time.
And I can totally believe it. Something about downtown makes people think ladies with men are hookin’. It’s strange!
your legs look awesome in those shorts…i’m very sad looking at my tiny legs that are on my 5″2 body. i would love to hear about the time you ran into brian bumper. love to!
.-= Felicia´s last blog ..FOTD- Purple Green Pop =-.
Alicia Reply:
October 2nd, 2010 at 9:49 pm
I have short legs too! It’s the cloooooooogs, yo. They just so happened to be nude…on me. =D
And it was a very short thing…not even all that interesting…what he was wearing was though. LOL.
This post was totally sensory. You look so coy in that gif.
.-= Joy D.´s last blog ..Yes Please!- Charlotte Russe =-.
Alicia Reply:
October 4th, 2010 at 12:43 pm
=D
Colorful & dope… It’s no longer shorts’ weather here… I’m fairly happy about that. LOL…
.-= trE´s last blog ..introducing journey brielle =-.
Alicia Reply:
October 4th, 2010 at 12:44 pm
Shorts weather was over as of yesterday..at least until next week. *shakes fist at CA weather*
That was too funny! Though you looked mighty cute in those shorts but not hookin cute, just cute cute.
.-= Lenya Jones´s last blog ..Make your kitchen health inspector approved =-.
Alicia Reply:
October 4th, 2010 at 12:43 pm
Thank gawd. I mean, I thought I looked ok. LOL.
I love this blog. The Pootie-Tang thingy is so funny. My best friend and her now hubby used to call me Biggie Shorty all the freaking time. I liked the name for some weird reason.
Oh yea. If your cute…you get the propositioned statements and questions….just FYI. I get them all the time and it brings me pleasure because someone thinks I’m still hot even though I look “frumpy” at odd times of the day.
.-= Coy Fallacy´s last blog ..1 Down- 9 to Go!!! =-.
Alicia Reply:
October 4th, 2010 at 12:42 pm
I love the name Biggie Shorty!
And I’m glad there is an upside to this inappropriate street holleration. Will keep that in mind.
wow, this post is full of awesome whimsicle fuckery! first off, I’m crazy about your top and can’t stop thinking about it – gotta see if that site delivers to Europe! the anecdote is too good, too – it reminds me of mardi gras and my guy dressing up as a pimp. and I can also relate to the Brazil thing – once a random guy asked my girlfriend if I was from Brazil. one of the best compliments I ever got!
oh and I probably don’t have to point out that when I saw the gif, I died. things like that really make my day!
.-= duckalicious´s last blog ..Black Gold =-.
Alicia Reply:
October 4th, 2010 at 12:41 pm
Have I told you I love you lately? Because I do. I really really do.
1) OMGMRMITTENS
2) SERIOUSLY.
.-= Ellie Di´s last blog ..Saturday Morning Intentions =-.
Alicia Reply:
October 4th, 2010 at 12:40 pm
GET CHU ONE!!!!!
I love you for various reasons demonstrated in this post
1. After trying to sell cocaine, Pushaman thought it ok to holler at your friend. Classic
2. You looking like a tall drink of water in those shorts!
3. “Just cause a lady likes to dress fancy and stand by some whores…” LMAO, I love Wanda Sykes.
Crazy as the time this stripper approached me at the ATM to give me her card if I would be interested in “working…”
.-= Fajr´s last blog ..I Am Here with You =-.
Alicia Reply:
October 4th, 2010 at 12:40 pm
Strippers are bold as hell. That’s all I’m gonna say about that. LOL.
*Dead* at “fire” being one of your seasons. In Houston, our seasons are Heat Stroke, Mosquitoes, Floods, and Below 80 In The Mornings.
Those pics/gifs are EVERYTHING. Gull you looks good, won’t you back that thang up?
I am trying not to holler at him OFFERING DUDEGUY COKE TO KEEP Y’AL IN LINE, is this life??
.-= Gem´s last blog ..Crunk Money =-.
Alicia Reply:
October 4th, 2010 at 12:39 pm
I was shock-faced the whole time…because we were standing right there in the middle of a crosswalk listening to all of this mess.
Um P.S. you should submit some photos to my e-mail for my Season Analysis blawg: http://www.glowingcolor.wordpress.com
You are totes a Winter and a fierce one at that.
.-= Gem´s last blog ..Crunk Money =-.
Alicia Reply:
October 4th, 2010 at 12:38 pm
You readin’ folks? I’ve always wanted to know my season, but I always get confused cause I’m yellow and pank underneath my brownliness. Will send.
MOTHERFCUKINGCATSHIRT!
Goddamn, I’m into it.
.-= Birdie´s last blog ..Boots Made for Walkin’ =-.
Alicia Reply:
October 4th, 2010 at 12:39 pm
DUDE. Best shirt in the history of ever.
birdie Reply:
October 20th, 2010 at 1:24 pm
Motherfucking SPACE-CAT shirt.
That shit is gold.
..as a native Californian, I must concur on the weather bit!
Bonus points for the homestarrunner photo!
.-= Autumn´s last blog ..My Current Hair Regimen =-.
Alicia Reply:
October 4th, 2010 at 12:38 pm
SO GLAD you know about homestar…no for real. I was hoping someone else out there loved that site as much as I did.
Autumn Reply:
October 6th, 2010 at 9:42 am
I use to watch the clips on there DAILY and then get all huffy when there wasn’t a new one posted after I got through them all lol…great moments in internet history for me!
.-= Autumn´s last blog ..My Current Hair Regimen =-.
I love the entire look.
And um, yeah, I’ve been “propositioned” before by some old white dude. “How much!?”
Alicia Reply:
October 4th, 2010 at 12:38 pm
Damn shame.
GEEEOW lookat dem legs!
.-= STOPITRIGHTNOW´s last blog ..CONFUSION =-.
ah, if i only had legs like yours ….
.-= alexandra keller´s last blog ..much love monday – paper hearts and wooden drawers =-.
LMAOOOOO pusherman said what???? I Can’t…i just can’t!!!
oh my darling Lish! i LOVE LOVE this.ahaha you r gorg, so mayb he meant it as a compliment?? no lol….your legs are toooo tooo HOT !!!!!
.-= chomy´s last blog ..Def Leopard =-.
Great outfit!
Omg, where do you get these links Alicia?!
I’m always laughing whenever I come visit you. You shudda told your homegirl to slap that pusherman with her bag for even attempting to say something that slick.
POOTIE TANG! LOL <3
Laser Cats tee, pootie tang reference, crazy story! Awesome!!
Love the photos. Am I a real lame for asking how you got the effect of moving the photo slightly? No, I’m not but I have to ask.
Alicia Reply:
October 21st, 2010 at 11:17 am
Absolutely not (a lame)!
Take two or more slightly different pictures and use a .gif maker. You upload however many pictures you have, and it animates them for you and gives you the code to post them. I used this one: http://picasion.com/ but there are a ton out there.