Blogging can be stressful. Like today I spent two hours doing “Hello Kitty” research. I know what “Hello Kitty” is. In any department store whenever I see something pink & say “that’s cute”, “Hello Kitty” is the face that is inevitably peering up at me before I say “Ohhh” all disappointed & put whatever it is down. There’s “Hello Kitty” computers, DVD players, alarm clocks, & even postcard holders, which I desperately need. That is what is missing in my life, a novelty postcard holder. So why all the hype over a floating anime cat head? The Gilmore Girls reference “Hello Kitty” all the time so it was up to me to find out what is this all about.

I was going to originally post my findings in this paragraph.  I’ve looked & looked, & I don’t have anything solid that “Hello Kitty” is besides a merchandising gimmick.  At least the “Power Rangers” are also a cartoon. What is “Hello Kitty”? I think of her as the Paris Hilton of the cartoon world, she’s everywhere but no one knows exactly why. An enigma, that’s right “Hello Kitty” is an enigma.

Check out the official site for some “Hello Kitty” games. You can match “Hello Kitty’s” bow to her outfit (I failed miserably, stupid college which provided no street skills). They even have a story generator with which I manufactured the following gem:

“New Year’s Eve was coming up and Hello Kitty was planning a pretty party at Luke’s Diner. She sent invitations to all of her closest Whiffenpoofs, then went to buy Seasons, to decorate with. This would look bloaty hanging on the Rory, said her twin sister, Mimmy. After leaving the store with a bag full of bulwarks, Hello Kitty decided to go to the Jess shop to get yummy pop tarts for her friends to yammering. These fuzzy alarm clock-filled fries look delicious! she told the shopkeeper. And I will take some of that fruit coffee to eats, too! she added. Finally, it was new year’s eve. All of Hello Kitty’s shoes arrived wearing devoutness cop rock DVD’s. Cooper Boom!! announced Hello Kitty as she greeted her friends. Just before midnight, they all held eggless egg salad sandwiches and counted down the seconds. When the clock struck 7, everyone screamed Oi with the poodles already, and threw their Gilmore’s in the Lorelai.”

I know amazing isn’t it? The Pulitzer is mine this year!!! Oh & if you happen to know why “Hello Kitty” is so popular, do leave me a comment & let me know.

On my quest to become a Gilmore, I had to start looking one. Brown hair, check, fair skin, check, brilliant smile that my parents bought for me when I was a teenager, check, clothes…not so much. I like to be comfortable, not spend a lot of money, & I’m skinny, but I’m not Rory skinny. So I noticed that Rory wears a lot of cute skirts, but everything I tried on in the store didn’t look right because I eat every single day. So, I went & bought a skirt pattern, $20 worth of fabric, & made 10 skirts. Lorelai can’t cook, but she can sew, I can do neither. However, the pattern was so easy that it only took me 2 hours for a skirt. Plus I could fit it to the exact size & length that was right to me. I pair them with a t-shirt, shrug, or cardigan if I’m feeling especially Rory.   Check back for my adventures & mishaps as I try to become a skirt girl, I’m sure they will be hilarious, for other people.

One of my favorite Lorelai Gilmore looks is a wrap dress with 3/4 sleeves. She wears this to Friday nigh dinners at the Gilmore’s quite often. I cheer inwardly whenever I see this because I own several of these dresses so it means that I’m closer to becoming a Gilmore Girl. I think it’s a very demure look for someone who isn’t comfortable showing much skin. It’s also a shape that seems to flatter a lot of different body types. A wrap dress is perfect for any occasion a wedding, date, or just running errands.

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Emily Gilmore would be horrified but I found a perfect Emily outfit for less than $50. Emily really knows what is age appropriate without looking matronly. Try a shiny satin or silk fabric, with a structured jacket. She also wears a lot of gold or light blue. This suit is just perfect for a mother of the bride or a DAR function. So maybe Emily would wear this just as long as we don’t tell her how much it costs.