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The year in consumption: Fashion and beauty writer Angela Bobo’s binge-worthy 2015

What I bought, watched and read this year.

By Editorial December 29, 2015 at 10:00 am

Things I Read:

“The Mime Order“

 

The Mime Season by Samantha Shanon, starting at $9; photo courtesy of amazon.vcom
“The Mime Season” by Samantha Shanon, starting at $9; photo courtesy of amazon.com

The second book in a dark series set in London in the year 2059 centers around a “dreamwalker” named Paige Mahoney and her fight to survive during a clairvoyant genocide. 

“The Little Known Story of Tracey Africa“

The Cut’s in-depth look at how a black trans model built a booming career in the late ’70s—and how it all fell apart. 

“The Life of a Fashion Critic“

A quick read featuring today’s top fashion critics and their views on the industry. 

Things I Bought:

1. Many black/white/gray combos

2.  A floor length cardigan (I’m 5′ 1″) that I wear every day

Side Slit Duster; photo courtesy of Loft
Side Slit Duster; photo courtesy of Loft.com

 

 3. Madewell’s Mira Heel in black, blue, green and leopard (and soon cranberry). The most comfortable and flattering heels I have ever worn. 

The Mira Heel,  on sale $119.99; madewell.com
The Mira Heel, on sale $119.99; madewell.com

4. A leather biker jacket (not pictured, similar style)

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All Saints Balfen Jacket, $540; photo courtesy of allsaints.com

5. Altheisure; sweats with heels and skirts with sneakers

Nike Air Max Thea, $90; photo courtesy of nike.com
Nike Air Max Thea, $90; photo courtesy of nike.com

6. Royal Apothic Hothouse Peonie smells equally good in candle and perfume form. It’s the one candle I actually am committed to and have bought many times. 

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Royal Apothic Conservatories Hothouse Peonie Eau de Parfum, $55; photo courtesy of anthropologie.com

 

Things I Watched:

“Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt”

  

 It’s really all about Titus Andromedon and this classic. 

“Don’t Trust the B in Apt. 23”

 

Chloe+Luther= too many priceless one-liners. 

“Pretty Little Liars”

 

I have watched this show from the very beginning—after seven seasons, multiple murders and one questionable plot twist, we were finally rewarded with the real “A.”

“The L Word”

 

 Drama, drama, drama and a bunch of good looking women. 

“Gilmore Girls”

 

 When I heard of the potential Netflix reboot, I may or may not have shed tears of joy. Also, theme song gold. 

Honorable Mentions: “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Felicity” (haven’t finished these yet, but so far so good).

 

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