Remember last week when I met the roller derby girls at the studio for the radio show? Well a combination of their winning personalities and the fact that I watched Whip It and have since romanticized my role on a team with that of Ellen Page’s Bliss character, I inquired about how to join. And I attended my first practice on Sunday!
By default, I smile a lot in new and sometimes uncomfortable situations. I wanted to pretend I was as cool as them and not be awkward, but I came across as a peppy cheerleader instead. They accepted this and the fact that I almost bit it the first couple times skating around–but I slowly improved. I learned how to do all the different types of falls, whips, etc. I loved it! I have a high pain tolerance and I’ve been looking for the perfect way to exercise, meet super cool girls and do something fun and out of the ordinary–and this fits perfectly. When I told my grandma about this she immediately laughed and basically told me I was going to have my ass handed to me. Ye of little faith, grandmother! I already ordered my skates and picked up my pads/helmet after practice and am celebrating my battle wounds! (swollen and bruised knees.)
I’ve also been really digging cropped tops so I’ve been tying my shirts lately to pull off that look. I don’t really like to expose my stomach so these shorts do the trick. I still love this jacket and wear it all the time. It goes with just about anything and the neutral color and shorter sleeves are perfect for spring.
[tank by silence + noise, jacket from zara, high waist shorts by american apparel, boots by miss me, tights by american apparel, belt by ecote]
On Saturday, I went to visit my friend Erin in the metro Detroit area and we visited some of my favorite shops in Royal Oak and the Eastern Market near downtown. Detroit is actually really sweet. I love going to visit over there.
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Love those edgy boots and the shorts are so awesome. Lucky you, I unfortunately have a huge ass.
ahhhh, that is so awesome that you joined a roller derby team! i loved watching whip-it and wanted to do the same thing hahaha. you'll have to post videos of the derby team!
I love that you joined the derby girls!!! That is so cool! They are always at the Detroit Comic book store in Ferndale, they are really cool.
I love your boots, I was looking at some online at f21 but yours are soo much cuter! garwh!
oh and yay for Eastern Market! You were a block away from my work and I live in Royal Oak! 😛
OMG! I cannot believe you joined a roller derby team! That is so amazing! AHH!! I can't wait to hear every detail!!! You are seriously BA!
ahhhh! april's friend angela is on the muskegon roller derby team! i wonder if you guys play each other! I told her I had a secret desire to play roller derby, too and they tried talking me into it but I don't have insurance & I would kind of be screwed if I broke a bone :/ hahahaha
Maybe if I get insurance someday i can join and we can play each other! 🙂 hahaha
You joined a roller derby team? That is so cool. I saw Whip It and wanted to join but then I realised not only am I un-cordinated, I really don't like falling down. Haha! But that is so cool, I think you'll look great!
I'd love to see some pictures from it when you do start!
Ever since I watched Whip It, I've thought that roller derby looks like the coolest thing ever! You'll definitely have to keep us updated on how it is, that's awesome.
roller derby! that is going to be so much fun! be sure to keep us updated.
these pictures are super cute. i love love love your outfit, and hair. as always. 🙂
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Girl, you are so fierce. I absolutely love your outfit here!
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Andrea I love those boots – they're so cute and really make the outfit.
I dig that you're going to be a derby girl, I used to announce for roller derby teams, it was a ton of fun.
o m g. i freakin LOVE ur face in these. And, of course you look fierce like you will take a girl DOWNNNN. I would be behind u in that team!!!
LOVE LOVE LOVE those shorts. Must. look. into.
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whip it definitely got me thinking of joining a roller derby team is sounds so awesome and bad ass, keep us updared
Love this!!! And I'm obsessed with your jacket probably as much as you are. I have a black moto jacket from H&M with a hood that I wear almost every time I leave the house. Good luck with roller derby!
gosh.. im so in love with your jacket! 😀
Beautiful outfit, love how you tied your blouse.
love the outfit! mostly the shorts. I'm skeptical of the crop top, but you may have converted me! I will have to try the tie thing for myself.
I am totally into this emsemble – hot!
BADASS! Way to derby! I'm totally jealous. Do you get to pick a sweet roller-derby name?
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how adorable are you!! I love this look and you look so darling and happy! xoxo
wow, i would never be able to pull off those shorts but you look so great in them! love the little knot on the top and that belt is awesome <3
fierce pose in the first photo, boo yeah! 😀
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i love your outfit ! you look adorable!
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That is so cool that you're learning all about roller derby!
Oh i've got such hair envy
Love the color pallet ! Roller derby seems like an intense sport.
Roller derby sounds so much fun!!
Loving the top tied up like this- i do that a lot too xxx
Really love your outfit, as always! You never fail to look amazingly chic.
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DUDE – that's so awesome that you're trying out Roller Derby! I actually JUST made the Rocky Mountain Rollergirl team (one of the 2 Denver leagues, and 5th in the nation!) a couple of weeks ago, and am quickly falling in love with it. (I have some photos / first bruise pics posted on my blog too). It's quite a learning experience, but the girls are awesome, it's an amazing way to get in shape, and it's an absolute blast. I hope you enjoy it as much as I am! 🙂
Congrats on the Roller Derby, if you roll in Detroit i'd love to go. And of course eastern market is the best. I love Detroit too, you should come for the next Critical Mass… it's great and you can see so much of the city.
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