Fashion in the Suburbs

As I was sashaying through my blogroll the other day, I happened upon an interview that one of my favorite bloggers, Laura from Under the Sheets, had done. Laura had interviewed a blogger named Couture Carrie while Carrie had asked Laura the same questions. I enjoyed these questions so much, I asked Laura if I could borrow them, Suburb Sanity style. Lovely Laura acquiesced. So, I now will invite you to journey with me through Fashion in The Suburbs.

1)Who is your fashion icon?
Of course, Daisy Duke immediately comes to mind. Nobody could rock those short shorts and tied off tops like that gal.Surprisingly, this look is not as easy to achieve after 4 babies and a vertical cesarean incision as you would imagine. Although Barbara looks like she is rocking this well into middle age.

2)What piece of clothing could you not live without?
You know those times you are stuck waiting in the carpool line and hunger sets in? Sure, you have a sack of french fries and a few other munchies but they are just so plain. They need a little something - a kick so to speak. Those are the times I have found this little number to be irreplaceable.
Beauty and practicality. Now that is a combo that can't miss in my book.
Oh, and it is perfect for the current grilling season.

3)What is your definition of Couture?
Couture: n. from the Latin root overpricedius. Def: Clothing that looks good for 24 hours but will have you paying on your credit card for 24 months. Example: After she bought that couture and went into debt, she has been trying to eat off of my food shirt for the last year and a half.

4)Your thoughts on east vs. west coast style.
I think the Beach Boys really summed it up best when they said, "Oh the east coast girls have hips but the west coast girls fake tan".

5)Your advice on how to be comfortable in your own skin.
Is this some sort of bizarre reference to Silence of the Lambs? Because if so, I have a great true story to tell about that.When Silence of the Lambs was released on VCR (yes, pre-DVD days), hubby and I rented it. It scared the bejeebees out of us and we didn't even go to the bathroom alone for days. We made the other one go with us. Now that was one scary movie. I shudder to even think of that.

6)Where do you get your inspiration for your posts?
The exact same place you all do - those lovely voices in my head. Mine look like this:
I'm sure yours look similar.

7)How would you rock out on the catwalk?
I'd want something low-key, something normal, something that would not draw unnecessary attention to me, something I could see myself wearing to Kroger. Something like this:
8)Specific pieces for East Tennessee.
Oh, I know the rumors. That we are uncivilized, uncouth clan. Nothing could be further from the truth. In reality, we are just like the rest of you all. We even have our informal and formal attire.
Here is the informal.

And then for those special occasions: