Imagine witnessing oppression and doing something about it.
Something small; arguably vestigial and insignificant .
Like posting a vlog.
Imagine it going viral.
Imagine having two million people support your fight for justice.
Imagine revolting.
Imagine single-handedly starting A REVOLUTION.
This social media zealot is awed at the power of Twitter and Facebook.
This not-particularly-socially-active-even-though-she-tries-to-take-an-interest-to-the-best-of-her-abilities individual is even more awed at the power and courage of those Egyptians brave enough to stand up for their rights.
Peace & solidarity & safety of the peaceful protesters; I wish for all this and send prayers to my brethren halfway across the world. GO EGYPT! And go Mubarak, just go.
Supporting a revolution and history-in-the-making with unkempt appearances and non-vintage clothes would be almost blasphemous! Juggling academics and copious extra-curricular activities, along with ingesting plates of carrot muffins ladened with vanilla ice-cream--a surprisingly and exceedingly delicious combination--must be done in a manner that incorporates clothes from the 80's and 90's, too.
Therefore, I ornamented myself with this outfit:
Something small; arguably vestigial and insignificant .
Like posting a vlog.
Imagine it going viral.
Imagine having two million people support your fight for justice.
Imagine revolting.
Imagine single-handedly starting A REVOLUTION.
This social media zealot is awed at the power of Twitter and Facebook.
This not-particularly-socially-active-even-though-she-tries-to-take-an-interest-to-the-best-of-her-abilities individual is even more awed at the power and courage of those Egyptians brave enough to stand up for their rights.
Peace & solidarity & safety of the peaceful protesters; I wish for all this and send prayers to my brethren halfway across the world. GO EGYPT! And go Mubarak, just go.
Supporting a revolution and history-in-the-making with unkempt appearances and non-vintage clothes would be almost blasphemous! Juggling academics and copious extra-curricular activities, along with ingesting plates of carrot muffins ladened with vanilla ice-cream--a surprisingly and exceedingly delicious combination--must be done in a manner that incorporates clothes from the 80's and 90's, too.
Therefore, I ornamented myself with this outfit:
who what wear?
- kaleidoscopic, vintage, geometric-print, flippin' awesome skirt, $1, Jet Rag
- tie-dyed jeans, $10, Urban Planet
- black velvet bootie heels, $10
- vintage sequined cropped jacket, $5, Value Village
- teal pashmina scarf, $5, Urban Planet
- green, long-sleeve tee, $3, Ross
*This was actually worn whilst I performed spoken word in front of a crowd, of which I do have a video...but technology is being lame. Perhaps in the near future iA?
**This is the powerful, moving vlog that was the catalyst for the whole revolution:
**This is the powerful, moving vlog that was the catalyst for the whole revolution:
Oh, and I how could I possibly forget?! Stay tuned for a giveaway occurring soon on an Under Urooba's Umbrella blog post near you! (*hint: there's only one ;))
You'll want to enter.
Why?
Free stuff.
Oh sh'aaaap. You know consumerism drives your soul.
Peace,
Urooba
xxx
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6 comments:
support for peple of Egipt..love your blog..and your outfits sister
Salam, salam, salam! I hope Peace come back to Egypt.
Your clothes are colourful, full of life. You are also full of life!
Go on...full of life, too.
Kisses.
really love those tie-dye jeans!
your posts never fail to leave me lauging AND thinking, duas are with those in egypt...
I can't stop loving those shoes!!!
Love your outfit and the shoes!!!!!!!!!!!!
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