Semi Permanent

Wish List....or dream list

2011-12-21T21:22:00.008-08:00

Dear Santa,
Since I have been so good this year, going to school almost everyday, then please please can I have these things I have been drooling over... Thanks so much, Tara.

Jeffrey Campbell cosmic lita

maybe throw in these Jeffrey's for good measure

the awesome Gotham city ring for only $225

collar style necklace from anthropologie for $458
yeah a little mini too... thanks again santa!

On Loan

2011-08-26T18:30:00.002-07:00

T shirt; boyfriend’s, orange tights; American Apparel, Vintage Leather Purse; Monster Vintage, Vintage Mexican Circle Skirt; Monster Vintage, Wedges; Jeffrey Campbell

Monster Vintage was nice enough to loan me some items. I requested three different hand-painted Mexican circle skirts and was ecstatic when they provided me with all three. The detail in them is beautiful. The condition they’re in, is incredible. And their versatility, is slowly dawning on me…

very…

..very….

..slowly…

Go Forth and July

2011-07-11T18:40:00.001-07:00

Dress; F21, Jacket; Vintage, Wedges; Crappy

My nail habits are currently spiraling out of control. Fourth of July weekend was four swell days. Now that I have a job again, I’m turning into Noel and going to bed at a reasonable hour and waking up at an unreasonable one. The good thing about working for an aesthetician is free skin care products and plenty of time for minesweeper during hour and a half long facial appointments. The bad thing is comments like, “Oh dear, you’ve been picking at that blemish haven’t you?”

Also wrote my first post worth some bow chica buuuucks. Should be writing regularly for them. Very excited.

Monster Vintage Blog

Unit. Corps. God. Country.

2011-06-30T21:24:00.002-07:00

The American flag is a representation of the United States of America and everything noble and true that we stand for. Freedom, Democracy, the American Dream, and the rest of our revered beliefs. It has been said that no one is truly worthy of wrapping themselves in the flag, save for our brothers and sisters in arms and our Olympic champion athletes. Some argue it’s vulgar and disrespectful to splay our beloved stars and stripes on trivial materialistic goods and grimace at the sight of them on everything from bikinis to beach towels. The flag to many Americans is sacred, sacrosanct, and should be treated with respect, handled with discipline, and valiantly defended.

Having said that…

USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA!USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA!

Whether you’re arguing with your outrageously conservative Fox News fan of a father-in-law over potato salad, or loitering near the barbecue explaining the validity of the Birthers’ citizenship concerns, no one can question your love for this fucking awesome country as long as your sporting some seriously flamboyant ‘merican footwear.

America.

Fuck Yeah.

The catch 22 of the Summer Dress

2011-06-27T23:34:00.005-07:00

Each and every summer I encounter the same problem. Even though I do my best to avoid it, and prepare for it, I cannot stop it. It’s a force greater than any biological urge, supernatural pull, or natural disaster. It’s the lure of the Summer Dress. The Summer Dress is girly, flirty, cute, pretty, and maybe every other disturbingly stereotypical feminine adjective you can think of. But, the Summer Dress also keeps you cool as temperatures rise. The Summer Dress is comfortable and allows you the range of motion you need to frolic through a field of daisies in full bloom. The Summer Dress is casual enough for the weekly grocery errand, but still dressy enough for drinks out on the patio at dusk. The Summer Dress, however, is rarely edgy, and therein lies my yearly dilemma.

Worn alone, the Summer Dress leaves me looking pretty, but hardly, interesting, creative, and downright awesome. Sandals and a sundress alone rarely provide me with the “oomph” and “rad” I crave in an outfit, and mostly leave me feeling like the love interest in a country western music video. Here, are some ways I’ve found to combat this problem. Whilst, remaining loyal to my first love.

First of all. The simplest way to make a Summer Dress undeniably cool, is by buying an undeniably cool Summer Dress. Unfortunately that is easier said than found.

A few key things can make a Summer Dress interesting enough, to stand on it’s own.

An amazing print

Pixie Market / Monster Vintage

Fantastic Structure

asos

Interesting Details

topshop

If you’re anything like me though, you’ve probably promised yourself you’re not going to buy just another pretty dress, moments before falling into a silly stupor over a cute summer number. Here’s a few dresses I could see myself easily buying on a whim. And with them, a few strategies I might employ to keep myself from looking like a CMT extra.

Compare and Contrast

Monster Vintage / Oak NYC / Pixie Market

Taking the Back Seat

Pixie Market / Lori’s Shoes / Lulu’s

Mix and Mis-Match

Forever 21 / Steve Madden / Monster Vintage

I am forever searching for ways to make “fun flirty” dressed, into something a bit more cerebral. What are some ways you like to punch up an outfit that’s border line too cutesy?

Sugar, Spice, and bows!

2011-06-23T16:57:00.014-07:00

I have always had a weak spot for the most girlie of dresses. Those pieces that as kids we'd play dress up with and dance around like Disney princesses or olympic ice skaters( I totally don't do that anymore...yeah). In later years (long long after those young dress up days...) I drooled in awe over the extravagantly clad Lolita dressers of japan in that famous Fruits photography book. I still feel like I need to get dressed up and have a tea party when I look at Lolita fashion. I'm excited that right now lots of girlie garments are coming out with this Japanese influence, and bows are on just about everything. I love it! The Japanese magazine Alice Deco a la Mode is full of this classic lolita look.
but they also have neat twists like this cute, modern, and vintage outfit. agh soo cute. The Christian Dior 2011 resort line was the aged up, vintage version of that classic japan street wear. Amazing, and full of those lovely shades of mint, peach, and powder pink.

Urges to dress like a cupcake are more and more frequent for me, but sometimes I just want to wear my same old jeans and tee... add a bow, and wow!! girlie-casual. wish I could afford this $225 exploding bow blouse from J-Crew.

nails

2011-03-07T17:34:00.001-08:00

black beads on nails

crackle finish

faux-minx

I've been obsessing over nails again. The ultimate in being useless. I do my nails and watch back to back netflix crap, two useless activites killed with one stone. I've been way into this China Glaze halloween series, specifically the "Ick-A-Body," pictured on the far left above. (picture snagged from here.) It's a copper flat glitter in a sheer black and goes over dark blue teal like awesome sauce.

I'm also becoming enamored of the idea of gluing useless shit onto my nails, in order to prove my delicate feminine nature to the world. Yeah, the last part of that sentence is bull shit, but something in me always feels kind of guilty about spending so much time painting my nails. I should give it up, as there are way more important things to feel guilty about, like not cleaning my cat's litter box, or how there are so many starving children.

Anyway, back to nails. I'm also stoked about that crackle finish that OPI is coming out with, and kind of interested in these heat activated metallic things. Oh, the time I waste.

Wandering

2011-01-29T12:00:00.003-08:00

Massive multiple month long road trip has finally ended. Arrived Wednesday, but heading down to Portland for a conference next weekend, then off to NY, then off to Mississippi, then who knows. Maybe even skiing.

Damage Control

2011-01-25T00:10:00.004-08:00

“ I know I’m alone if I’m with or without you. but just being around you offers me another form of relief.”

thanks.

Harpies 2010

2010-12-01T12:34:00.007-08:00

Just got the new issue of Bazaar and I was bowled over by the cover. So striking!

Also in this issue:
Iman: I think she is the most beautiful alien of all.

As well, a really fascinating/disgusting article on the "mall" that Barbra Streisand has created in her basement, complete with cobblestone streets and antique street lamps. Crazy as a coconut.

Matiko

2010-11-15T10:35:00.004-08:00

i love you i want you.
Matiko Wood Wedge Platform

UPDATE: These just went on sale at Solestruck for a measly $70. I ordered as fast as I could, and still sold out by the time I pressed submit. EEEEFFFF UUUU UNIVERSE.

“Ah, sweet pity. Where would my love life be without it?”

2010-11-11T00:09:00.002-08:00

The past few weeks have been a blur. Coherent thoughts can no longer be formed. Communication only possibly possible in list form.

Caffeine is amazing
Yoga is fucking stupid
Cats make everything better
Top 15 video games of all time is a hard list to make (best to avoid it all together)
Yoga is really fucking stupid
New Orleans is out of control (also fun)
The anticipation for Fable 3 is a hard hurdle to whatever you do to hurdles
Firefly is a really good show
Yoga really is very fucking stupid
Thanksgiving in Washington is happening
Home is where the xbox is
Ginger bread french toast at Denny’s is amazing at 2 am
JC Penny’s is better than I remembered
Craving Pizza Hut
Projecting your feelings for someone onto some random hobby they might have is totally petty, immature, and acceptable
Yoga has to be the stupidest fucking thing that ever fucking happened in the whole history of the fucking cosmos so it can go fuck itself
fuck

yes

2010-11-06T14:57:00.002-07:00

What I’m wearing. What I’m doing. What I’m thinking.

minor obsessions / major attractions

2010-11-05T09:44:00.013-07:00

Craving raw crystal and chunky slabs of geode lately.
Astral and earthy at the same time.

Specimen Jewelry by elseetee

Midwest Alchemy

Specimen Jewelry by elseetee

Beijo Flor

Gulf Coasting

2010-10-24T18:02:00.002-07:00

volvo driving soccer mom

2010-10-24T11:36:00.001-07:00

(Glasses: Gene Rogers Optical, Vest: F21, Skirt: F21, Rings: Random, Earrings: Vintage, Plant: Thirsty)

Still wearing this vest. totally rocks. Also got these earrings at a thrift shop and I decided they are my new favorite earrings. I’m not much into earrings lately, but these are some sort of awesome southwestern tailgating mom meets Covenant armada armor. sick. AND, here’s another one of my new pair of glasses. I’m in love with them. I’m in love with all of them actually.

Also went as Dora the Explorer to a party last night. It was a much more popular costume than I had originally anticipated. Who knew children’s bilingual cartoons were so hip. Not THIS camper that’s for sure!!!

Optical Illusion

2010-10-23T06:19:00.002-07:00

Let me preface this by saying, I’ve worn glasses since High School and really have never had that much desire to get contacts or Lasik. I believe glasses are the ultimate accessory. They have the ability to walk between the worlds of jewelry and make up and have the potential to transform with minimal to no maintenance.

So, I’m ALWAYS on the look out for sweet frames and sweet deals. And I think I found both and more in this little place in Austin. It’s called Gene Rogers Optical, and they have vintage lenses falling off the walls. They are this tiny family owned and operated store, and a lot of their vintage glasses are actually left over stock from their store from earlier decades. Their selection is incredible and the owners are some of the nicest people you’ll ever meet. I ended up getting two pairs for my birthday. And then a few days later I came back with two frames I had bought at a yard sale, and had them put lenses in them for me. They do that even! So legit. Almost worth moving to Austin for… Almost.

I just need to find one more excuse…

Are You a Mean Kitty?

2010-10-18T15:56:00.003-07:00

(Vest: F21, Dress: F21, Fanny Pak: American Eagle, Ankle Boots: F21, Accessories: Vintage, Lipstick: MAC in Cyber)

This is my Texas vest. When in Rome…

Am I right or am I right?!?!

We need to talk…

2010-10-14T09:28:00.004-07:00

(Blouse: Thrifted in Austin, Shorts: Buffalo Exchange, Wedges: Jeffrey Campbell, Sunglasses: Aldo, Lipstick: Maybelline in Midnight Red)

I need to do an entire post dedicated to all the awesome thrift stuff I got in Austin, like this blouse. So ugly it's awesome. Who would’ve thought a Texas town could be so cool? I kid you not, it’s some sort of freakish Portland/Phoenix hybrid, where the cupcakes are good, the taco trucks are EVERYWHERE, and chips and salsa flow like water.

Are you breathing right?

2010-10-12T22:48:00.003-07:00

(Sneakers: Nike, Harem Pants: American Apparel, Bralette: F21, Lipstick: MAC in MOrange)

Just bought these nikes on sale. I love new running shoes. There’s something about them that get you all pumped up to go run… or at least to put an outfit together and jump off walls or something like that. Equally productive activities, I’m sure of it.

Have you made a million yet?

2010-10-12T09:53:00.002-07:00

Bralette: F21, Bodysuit: American Apparel, Belt: vintage, Pants: American Apparel, Shoes: Jeffrey Campbell

Currently moving from New York to somewhere to be determined. Giving away all your shit and living out of your car is really quite the cathartic experience. Now if only I could let go of my embarrassing Nelly habit. oh Nells, I just can’t quite you.

I now get motivated once a month.

2010-08-22T17:30:00.009-07:00

I've been doing this craft, DIY thing with a friend, where we try to do a project as fast as we can. First craft day, I made these earrings. Really sloppy pieces of shit, just from a bunch of old necklaces, and unfortunately a little heavy, but I'm still kind of diggin it. Don't mind my expression please- just trying not to let up how my ears are being pulled out.

Next time, I decide to tackle this coat. My dad gave it to me in high school, and I wore it every day for years after that. Holla, nineties. The coat meant a lot to me, but I could never bring myself to wear it any longer. Too boxy, too grungy, too worn out...

I ordered a variety of studs, trying to find the largest I could. (Which was only 1". Really disappointing, but what ev.) I painted them all a flat black enamel and proceeded to cram them under the lapel and down the back of the neck. They are pretty crappy quality too, but I am trying to tell myself that the black paint hides it a bit.

Here, you can kind of see them going down the back, but I ran out of studs much sooner than I anticipated. I ripped out the lining and tore out the shoulder pads to combat the boxy shape, and finished off by painting all the hardware on the coat matte black, except for the zipper teeth. I love how it turned out, but would like to add more- For now though, the modifications have me wearing my coat again.

And here's some cat that thinks he's in charge of everything. He is totally uninvolved with DIY day.

visits from sister

2010-08-05T21:50:00.002-07:00

same old sripes and sta...flowers

2010-06-04T16:46:00.005-07:00

This spring I feel like I'm liking pretty much the same old lovely things. Stripes, denim, and flowers. I wanna say I'm putting them together in new and exciting ways, but...ehh. It's all I got right now.

I'm feeling kinda victim to current trends right now. But, what are you gonna do.

He said,"Don’t just stand there.”

2010-05-26T22:18:00.004-07:00

(American Apparel scoop neck tunic, F21 low slung harem pants, Bebe Katrin heels)

This is what happens when someone says, “Just DO something!”

I just want to get to know ya

2010-05-25T18:00:00.005-07:00

"I've had my eyes on you for such a long time. So long, girl, it feels like your mine."

shop.notjustalabel.com

Red Dead Redemption Days

2010-05-22T18:01:00.003-07:00

(F21 floral jacket, Tahitian spoon necklace, Jeffrey Campbell Clinic Wedges, H&M White shirt thing)

A couple of things:

1. got these shoes. comfortable.

2. been playing Red Dead Redemption non stop for the past week.

3. aghast and disgusted at the Paul family shenanigans from the past week. please go here and here.

4. last photo might be the most accurate portrayal of myself to come. stay tuned.

5. just revisited the links in point 3. Wtf is happening to this country?

Stuff lying around in my computers mind.

2010-05-15T19:42:00.006-07:00

I’ve been inexplicably angry and restless this past week.

I went through a Rammstein phase in high school. Every so often I revisit it. I still think they’re fucking awesome.

I had an end of semester party for myself that consiste

d of me buying these rings.

Iphone pictures cuz my camera is from 1992. And nothing from the 90’s works anymore.

I burned myself and spent half the day with my hand wrapped in ice in a plastic bag. Maybe this is when I started to get angry.

Noel on a bus, looking very excited compared to that shell of a human next to her.

Disorderly conduct.

On a side note, the nice ladies over at Miskabelle Vintage included me in a little post they did. Coolio. And Thank you very much!

Icarus

2010-04-28T17:53:00.002-07:00

Sergio Rossi, Willy’s, L’Autre Chose, Casadei

"All limits are self imposed."

I want to go higher I tell you. HIGHER!

What could possibly go wrong…

mad penguin style

2010-04-27T17:10:00.005-07:00

I really want this from the Zac Posen collection for Target. I think it's horribly, horribly cute. James laughs and laughs about it though, and can only say, "But it's a tuxedo that's a bodysuit."

Delusional?

2010-04-24T21:12:00.002-07:00

(F 21 dress, DIY’ed jacket)

Am I delusional for wearing this jacket? Dunno. I weirded it out a couple months ago when I added these shoulder wings. I think the jacket was originally a gift from Noel a thousand years ago when I was a freshman in high school. Do you remember this Noel? Anyway, despite the ridiculousness of it, I love the idea of cold structure with florals for spring.

Alsooooo, I need a trim very very VERY desperately. But I really can’t spend money on it. Should I do it myself? Or just wait?

Also, how much hyperbole is too much hyperbole? Like, way, Way, WAAAYYYY toooo much?

a heavy hand

2010-04-23T15:46:00.018-07:00

Some looks on heavy rotation in my inspiration folder:

jagged brow : nylon jan 2009

matte pink lip : zink march 2005

smear tactics : Pat McGrath for Balenciaga

galaxy nails : pop rocks

orange : Nars in Allure Dec '09

old school: ronnie

heavy eyebrows : Numero magazine

Prada look : jjacks48

Arabic look : MissChievous

Just Do It!

2010-04-16T20:51:00.002-07:00

So MY favorite short hair cut is Carey Mulligan, the girl who starred in An Education. Here is her with long hair and looking plain as ever.

*Yawn, right?

And HERE, is her looking incredibly awesome in short hair.

Carey Mulligan in Vogue

Seriously, she is so effing cute with short hair. And a million times more legit. Plus, I love the kind of pouffier look, in the second short hair picture. AND, the curls in the Vogue shoot. Short hair is versatile too!

Anyway, do it! Do it! DO IT!

Go all the way!

2010-04-16T15:10:00.005-07:00

Michelle Williams - October Vogue 2009

Tara, just do it! Look at all these cute hair pics.

Even Mz. Poshy herself knows the outstanding power of a great short hair cut.

Jean Seberg

Oh boo hoo, I don't have long hair.

Mia Wasikowska - March Teen Vogue 2010

My next hair goal is this chick in Teen Vogue (I keep reading alot of Teen V for some reason, but I'm starting to think it's better than regular stick-up-the-ass oldies Vogue.) This is the girlie girl that played Alice in Tim B.'s wonderland. She looks so much more interesting than in the film, huh? CAH-RAZY- MUST BE THAT CUTIE HAIR.
Anyway, hopefully I can stop shaving the sides long enough to get it to this shape. But that may be easier said than done... I keep it so short cuz this mexi hair always wants to go so Monchichi, gah.

"Someone please shave the sides of my head for the love of god."

bless ths mess on my head...or rat nest

2010-04-16T13:28:00.010-07:00

Barcelona is filled with beautiful women with great hair, and I am getting so close to hacking all my 3 year effort off to get a very European hair cut. I've been whining to Noel and Felicia, who both think I should just go for it, but I think I need to wait it out just a little longer. I know! I'm such a wuss! But until then here's what I got going on, a big ol' pile of ratting, HURRAY FOR BIG HAIR

I'm definitely not one of those ANTM type girls who cry over spilled hair, but I want to make good use out of this frizz ball on my head while I can. THEN I think I'm going to bleach the shit out of it in hopes of having white platinum, then I'll go for a full out pixie!

Three Days Down

2010-04-07T22:48:00.003-07:00

Post Secret

Hiding…

OMGoodness! too cute to function.

Waiting for a free day, so I can make a homemade version of Susie Bubble’s pants.

Also want to make this shoulder armor. To protect me from the sharks. Fadetoblack

This week I have too much work. What better way to postpone my scholarly tasks then with a completely irrelevant post. Ahhh, what a life.

I kill you scum

2010-04-06T22:16:00.002-07:00

The little TC, in NY, visiting FYC. NBD.

A simpler time, when the only thing we worried about was total nuclear annihilation.

2010-04-06T22:08:00.002-07:00

Jeffery Campbell Snick Wedges

I’ve pretty much been only wearing these for the past few days. They’re half clog and half… uh… some.. other. kind. of clog…

Wiki wiki yeah…

2010-04-05T12:52:00.002-07:00

Easter? I love the color of that green border below the bricks. Can I get that in a nail polish please?

Egg Yellows

2010-04-04T00:17:00.002-07:00

I’ve been drooling over these Martin Margiela’s for quite some time now. And just now I came across this somewhat similar, and remarkably more disturbing, cheaper version. Do I dare? I could even change the color of the upper. Or is it too ridiculous, even for me?

Martin Margiela via yoox

random ebay post

but YOU!

2010-04-02T19:38:00.002-07:00

Music videos likes this with fun pop-y dancing and singing remind me of that time Noel caught Tara and me practicing our Spice Girl dance routine in the mirror in the living room. We tried to play it off as some sort of post running stretches, but I’m pretty sure she knew what was going on. Plus, this video has taught me most of the Korean I know. Which, to say the least, isn’t very much.

What’s the point of going out? We’re just going to wind up back here anyway.

2010-03-14T12:55:00.002-07:00

I really love the colors of these belts together. Almost, mustard and ketchupy, si? One of my teachers told me that I only liked Frida Kahlo because I was racist. I told him he was so old he’d become irrelevant. Or at least that’s what I wanted to say.

Sci Fi Nerd

2010-03-03T19:25:00.002-08:00

I’m addicted to all things sci fi. It’s the future, you know?

Harem Whore

2010-03-01T15:22:00.005-08:00

Harem pants seem to get a lot of hate. I tried searching for some cool harem pants online and it seems like all I found was blog post after blog post wishing death upon this atrocious "MC Hammer" reincarnation. I, respectfully dissent. Yes, it's true they make your butt look weird, and might look a little shlumpy, and I know a certain someone who says they make it look like I have a full diaper. But I love them because it's a totally different silhouette. In a world of jeans, pencil skirts, and leggings, they've etched out a unique place all their own.

Yea yea yea

2010-02-23T15:50:00.004-08:00

Mama bought me these earrings at a yard sale forever ago. They're clip-ons and they're massive! So cool. Pluse I get to listen to them clicking around my ear drums all day.

I've decided I need a camera. I can't function like this anymore! It's getting ridiculous.

Disgust

2010-02-16T16:47:00.002-08:00

I deleted a facebook friend after she posted this in regards to her pregnancy:

"It's really hard to breathe when there is a teeny tiny little butt snuggled up against your ribs and lungs."

Was I wrong?

When I held that gun in my hand, I felt a surge of power…like God must feel when he’s holding a gun.

2010-02-06T21:47:00.006-08:00

This is like what the victim sees right when the serial killer psychopath creeps up behind them. Peter's such a stalker.

Halo, Harry Potter, and Lamb Chops. P.S. the Marriage book was for a behavioral science class I swear.

I like this shirt. I think it looks like a mermaid. I've always thought there aren't nearly enough mermaid type underwater movies. I mean, that's a whole untapped resource. It could be big, like star trek big.

Contact Harvest.

2010-02-03T14:30:00.008-08:00

Finished my book on the subway. It got geeeewd at the end. You gotta love that Sgt. Johnson. I'm such a nerd.

Speaking of nerdy. I started school again. So weird to be able to wear my own clothes to class. It's almost like I'm a human being or something.

My magazine stack end table.

"get my shoooooes too"

I wear these constantly

take off my shoes?! what's up with that?

2010-02-03T14:10:00.007-08:00

Hey. I'm starting a category called "stuff my boyfriend hates. nbd." It's gonna be all the stuff I have that he thinks is fugly. It's important to note that while I think what he hates is funny and interesting, it in no way affects my actions. Thus, the nbd. Sorry Peter. OK, here's the first item of interest! My dog sweater!

"oh yea, check it out guys! Black freakin labs."

He likes me. He likes dogs. He likes sweaters. but for some reason he hates me in a dog sweater? It's a conundrum wrapped in an enigma wrapped in a tortilla with red sauce... mmmmm... enchiladas...

What Noel Says Matte-ers

2010-01-25T16:49:00.004-08:00

Omgoodnesssss, I'm so clever and funny huh? Get it? "matte-ers," because I'm about to talk about matte nail polish! Hilaaaaaaaaaarious. Ok. First things first. Here is my new favorite nail polish color.

It looks lamer in this picture than in real life and usually I hate polish with glitter or sparkles, but I'm possessed by it. It's got this kind of weird periwinkle thing going on and it's semi-translucent, which I usually dislike, but it all works out somehow. PLUS, it's called Rainstorm, right? And I did my nails last night, and no joke, 2 hours later it started pouring and didn't stop ALL day. GET OUT, I know!

On a related note. Over Christmas I came across some matte top coat polish in the clearance bin. Since Noel mentioned it earlier, I figured I'd give it a try. Long story short, it's cooler than I imagined. It gives my nails such a clean and sharp look. Very modern. Here are some colors I can't wait to try it over.

Never would have thought to use it over a glitter polish, but it looks awesome here.

Long story short, I should listen to Noel more. Except when it comes to Prince of Persia. Ok. Time to go watch the Bachelor. I know, I know. Gag me with a chainsaw right?

Wedge me in.

2010-01-23T15:51:00.009-08:00

Currently I want wedges, wedges, and more wedges! I'm just realizing they are everything I've been waiting for. They are comfortable, slightly more casual than heels, but still give me the height I cannot live without. These are my all time favorites.

Roco Line. Yoox collection
These have sort of a geriatric/orthopedic thing going on: fantastic.

Wet Seal
I have even thought about getting these hideously floral wedges from Wet seal. I don't know if I've shopped there since Freshman year of high school...

Sam Edelman Zoe Platform
These are EVERYWHERE on the internet, but I can't help it. They are everywhere, because they are rad. I'm throwing myself into the crowd.
Tashkent by Cheyenne
Gray is so sick.
Matiko
I really like this type of sole. It looks like it could withstand anything.

Jefferey Campbell
Love. Sold Out. Everywhere. *sigh

Jefferey Campbell
Ok, these are the shoes I'm very slowly convincing myself to get. A wedged clog. I think Rumi at fashiontoast has them, and I need. What do you think? Should I?

Jefferey Campbell
The mirrored detailed is so futuristic/industrial.
Jefferey Campbell
Simple enough to wear everyday.
Jefferey Campbell
I love the cut out wedges. Neat. and the higher the better.

Acne
These are also everywhere. But I cannot resist.
Donald J Pliner
Dolce &Gabbana
When I can afford $500 boots, these are what I'd buy.
Dian Von Furstenberg
Derek Lam
No matter how hard I try to resist, every summer, I get nautical. I can't help it!

2009-12-07T12:15:00.004-08:00

Who loves the Nat Port as much as me? No one, kaythx.
from Marie Claire, Jan 2010.

wasteful things

2009-12-02T18:55:00.005-08:00

I stopped in some thrift store and found the most amazing & ugly thing ever. Polyester jumpsuit with gold studs. For $12. So. Awesome. I thought I was going crazy, but txted Felicia and she backed me up, so I got the retarded thing. Now I need to get my stilettos out and start watching some Die-NASTY.

Ugh, crappy dressing room pics. Sorry.

Look at how happy I am checking myself out. GAG

STUDLY

IN MY DREAMZ

REALITY

Inside the Lines

2009-12-01T13:23:00.005-08:00

Teen Vogue - Dec 2009

Teeny bop vogue has some cute faces that I will def want to copy. I have had a big nice compact of yellow eyeshadows that I have worn only once- but to be fair, it starts to blend very easily into my skin tone. Last weekend I got MAC's eye primer, which I am pretty stoked about. It allows for truer colors, so I can pile on those eyeshadows and have them retain their vibrancy against my skin tone. It also keeps them from sliding around, which is a pretty lame problem of mine, since my face tends to get slicker than oil can henry. Humph.
BTW: there's a relatively new MAC store in p-town that I never knew about. what?

MAC Antiquitease Collection - Holiday 2008?

THE END IS NEAR

2009-11-28T14:55:00.003-08:00

I'm currently obsessed with the idea of Apocalypse Fashion. I'm trying to put together a mash up of Zombie Apocalypse Fashion and it's proving more difficult than I originally imagined. But along those same lines, I've been possessed by the fantastical demon that is Gareth Pugh's spring 2010 rtw line. Someone called it "Apocalypse Princess," and it's beautiful. I love love love the first look with the white feathers. It's like an Angel of Death. So beautiful and so very strange.

shuuuuuut uuuup with your mouth!

2009-11-20T23:30:00.010-08:00

*Lipstick; MAC, Jacket; Express, Jumpsuit; forever 21, Necklace; Aldo

I'm currently obsessed with lipsticks again. I go through phases. I like lipstick, then I don't, then I like lipstick again, then I don't. It's similar to my Good 'N Plenty phases. First I think the pink ones taste better, then I think the white ones taste better, then I think they taste exactly the same, but then I get an exceptionally good pink one! ohmygoodness

I got out of bed today to go to Strand Used Books to feed my sci-fi fluff need. Of course they didn't have what I was looking for and I left the store disappointed. I ended up going to my favorite fabric store and buying some buttons for a jean jacket I bleached forever ago and haven't gotten around to finishing. I love buttons. I'm currently obsessed with trying to find a way to make my most awesomest buttons into rings. I can't seem to find a quality band I could super-glue or cement these things onto. I need ideas.

P.S. Next season of Big Love is on it's way! It'll be here tomorrow and I'm dyyyying. OH the humanity!

You had me at the words "online scrabble."

2009-11-18T23:29:00.010-08:00

*Lipstick; MAC, Neckpiece; DIY, Cropped T; forever 21, Cropped Jacket; UO, Trousers; forever 21, Bracelet; vintage, Platforms; Bebe

So the other day I watched about 10 hours of Big Love. I'm still not sure how I feel about that show; either I love it or I hate it. Who knew I couldn't differentiate between the two? After 10 hours you'd think I would have a clue, but I don't. Most of the characters are annoying, frustrating, and have some major entitlement issues, but I'm still fascinated. Oh well...

So while I was watching all this Big Love, I started making this thing, which turned into what I'm calling a neck piece. I'm not sure how I feel about it either. I kinda like how it looks almost Egyptian, but I don't think it really "goes" with anything. At least now I know what happens when I'm left with a whole HBO television series, about 30 ft of rope, and a spool of copper wire.

Shoe Game

2009-11-17T22:52:00.010-08:00

The peeps over at Shoe Lust are ka-ka-ka-KILLING the shoe game. Here are some of my recent favorites.

*toga, tanja's london, nicholas kirkwood, gabriella marina gonzalez, balenciaga, alexander mcqueen.

cloaked in gray

2009-11-13T21:12:00.004-08:00

* Oak NYC

During cold winter months all I want to do is hibernate in a hooded cloak, play 360, and drink tea.

not right now, I have uh... errands..

2009-11-13T20:04:00.004-08:00

*Jacket: vintage, Blouse: vintage, Leotard: American Apparel, Booties: Aldo, Necklace: Aldo, Bracelet: vintage

I bought this jacket probably two years ago and never wore it. Until now that is. Now days I seem to wear it at least once a week. This always happens to me. I have clothes that lay sad and depressed in one of my chests until I dig it out and renew our relationship. I'm convinced you should never throw anything away. I still have things I'm ashamed I wore in high school, but I keep them in hopes of eventually falling in love again.

all about alice

2009-11-07T11:57:00.020-08:00

Tara and I were talking last night about how excited we are about Tim Burton's upcoming Alice in Wonderland. Our family is kind of split down the middle, as far as opinions of Burton movies and Johnny Depp go, but Tara and I are avid believers (adulators?) and cannot wait.
Anyway, woke up this morning still obsessed. Not quite sure how the following pieces all tie in together, except in the loosest sense possible...

Natalia Vodianova in "Alice in Wonderland" by Anne Leibovitz Russian Vogue

Down the Rabbit Hole Cyril Helnwein

Dsquared Candy Stripe Heels

Natalia Vodianova in "Alice in Wonderland" by Anne Leibovitz Russian Vogue

Vivienne Westwood Anglomania Autumn/Winter 09

Children's Costumes from Grosgrainfabulous

Elinkan

Alice: Fashion Wonderland by Elizabeth Hoff

Vuitton Bunny Ears Models.com

Gwen Stefani "What You Waiting For"

Alice: Fashion Wonderland by Elizabeth Hoff

Giorgio Armani Striped Dress Fall/Winter '09

Tori Amos, Rolling Stone (mid 90's I believe)

Dollhouse Soleil Pump $48

Alice: Fashion Wonderland by Elizabeth Hoff

Vivienne West Anglomania for Melissa

Sugarock on Flickr

Natalia Vodianova in "Alice in Wonderland" by Anne Leibovitz Russian Vogue

Beyonce as Alice in Disney Ads by Annie Leibovitz

Henry Holland Printed Tights $15

Marc Jacobs Patent Mouse Shoes $259.00

Natalia Vodianova in "Alice in Wonderland" by Anne Leibovitz Russian Vogue

I disassembled your chapstick.

2009-11-06T17:50:00.006-08:00

*Necklace: yard sale find from mama, Bracelet: vintage, Plaid Shirt: vintage, Skirt: vintage, Tee Shirt: boyfriend's, Tights: Aldo, Booties: Aldo.

Woke up late today. Barely enough time to run to the roof and take these in the dying sunlight. The only thing I hate about fall is the days getting shorter and shorter. This is one of my favorite necklaces ever, mama bought it for me and it was in pieces in a ziplock bag. So many of my favorite possessions have to do with my family.

Straight from the arena

2009-11-05T22:13:00.006-08:00

Here's some fall inspiration from Style Arena.

I love the silhouette, the excess fabric, and the granny style in the second pic. Plus, the jacket in the first pic is incredible. It's like something you would wear traveling across the Scottish countryside. Very cool.

the breaking in of shoes

2009-10-30T02:53:00.004-07:00

*Wedges: Aldo

Peter and I spent a little bit of time today finding the pixie market shop in chinatown. It was the perfect weather for walking around, only too cold if you stop moving. I bought these shoes which are amazingly comfortable and decided to break them in immediately. I need instant gratification. And after I rummaged through every single item at the pixie market shop, we walked around and discovered Self Edge (where peter must buy his jeans) and this awesome fabric shop. Unfortunately, we went to grap a bite and when we got back it was closed. but i plan on returning to hunt for some awsome antique buttons to add to my ever growing collection.

Rainy days are here again

2009-10-28T12:04:00.003-07:00

I know Felicia just had an umbrella post not too long ago, but look at this contraption.
From Joon&Jung, two South Korean designers in their conceptual product design studio in the Netherlands.

Gone Hunting

2009-10-28T11:20:00.004-07:00

Alright, so kind of funny showing a child's fashion pic, but I am in love with this shot from the kids' line at KENZO. Since I work with kids' clothes & design, I am constantly on the prowl for cool catalog approaches, and this is just too much. This European rustic hunt look topped off with two stuffed animal kills, is so silly, creative, fashionable, ingenious and quite honestly, pretty daring. Something we would never see here, in good ole usa.

I Spy

2009-10-18T22:54:00.005-07:00

New upcoming ad campaign for Oliver Peoples has me shocked that a hobbit could ever look so HAWT!!! I feel kind of wrong. Side note: a friend in LA just served Shirly Manson a Macciato the other day. NUTZZ.

hope

2009-10-17T15:53:00.004-07:00

Cool stuff made by normal people makes me happy.

garbage dress

precipitation solution

2009-10-14T11:20:00.003-07:00

Could it be? A cool umbrella? what's next, internet without the hassle of wires?! ha. that'll be the day...

happy birthday to me

2009-10-14T11:14:00.003-07:00

mine, Mine, MINE!

boyfriends give the best gifts when you tell them what you want. thank you peter.

when will it end?!?!

2009-10-14T10:24:00.006-07:00

By the time I remember to check pixie market, all the really friggin rad stuff is sold out. Then as I look through the lost opportunities, I get so angry and frustrated that I don't go back for another couple of weeks. Then finally, when I've calmed down, I check again just in time to see all the new friggin cool stuff just got sold out... it's a vicious vicious cycle...

I would rather be there than here

2009-10-07T11:48:00.002-07:00

Tim Walker, london photographer.

Indecision

2009-09-24T18:25:00.007-07:00

Which of these should I get for my office boots?

I'm leaning towards these Fossil "Allison" ones at the moment. Basic, but they have a wooden heel covered in the back with brown leather, and that little teeny platform. Cute!

These, by Very Volatile, have awesome heels. I am really liking that cone heel stuff. However, that particular cone heel is listed as 4 3/4" high, but piperlime also claims they have a 1" hidden platform. So, uh, I question the comfortability of them. And I just made a new word. Heeey, these babies would make me pretty tall, huh? I am always looking to gain some height...

These Lumiani "Madras" are plain basic suede. That cuff at the top looks kind of luxurious to me though. These would probably last me a while. I actually wore through the soles of my last black boots. I don't know; these heels are kind of boring. Oh, I am over these.

These are the "Ian" by Arturo Chiang. They have some very nice little details: doubled-over leather, cool stitching, little subtle pieces of hardware. Maybe I like these the best actually.
So what does everyone think?

Oh, and in my extensive boot research I ran across some interesting things. Like....

In case you have $1594.95 that you've been DYING to burn.

In case you always wished you had fat little misshapen ogre legs and feet.

In case you wanted the beauty of some power heel from the 80's combined with the awesome utility of a thick nylon sock.

In case you have little tiny feet or are a size 11!!!
These are SOOO cute and are almost 1/2 price on amazon!!! They're Frye!!! Get them. I am so jealous. Ugh. I hate you.

About face

2009-08-17T10:49:00.007-07:00

Came across UK cosmetics line Illamasqua. Why haven't I heard of this name before? I love when people can color outside the lines.

They have some great tutorial vids also. None of that stupid drawing on a paper face w/pics of products in containers. You know what I mean (ehem, cough, MAC)?
Oh, but speaking of: check this shiznit out -->

Ok, I'm still yo bitch, MAC.

Scratchy Scratchy

2009-08-05T17:13:00.007-07:00

I totally get off on a really nice matte finish. Matte print photos look like money. Mac's matte lipsticks look like money. Have you seen that black Starbucks card? Black matte with gold embossed print. I even dig cars in primer, even though that don't look like money. And once upon a time I had 2 matte nail polishes. A dirty pewter-grey and a blue toned pink shell. I actually emptied those bottles with use, something I never do now days because... uh... Anyway, I've been seeing an exciting amount of matte nail polishes once again, which I've been wanting so bad it's retarded. I don't know why I've been holding out; it's not like it's going to break the bank. I wants some. Above is the dragon queen primping it up for Knock Out Cosmetics. They've got lots of colors, but a new "concrete" gray and "pool," a totally hot blue color, are really catching my eye. $19 a bottle. Oh wait. Maybe that's why I haven't bought any yet.

But then OPI has to come out with an entire line as well, including a sick ass green that goes by the name "Gargantuan Green." Shown above is their "Lincoln Park After Blah Blah, We Know, at Least it's Matte Now." I'm much more excited about the green, if you can't tell. They're cheap,($5 - $9) but I can't really find them anywhere except on ebay, and I just don't feel like making the effort to bid and then having to pay some stupid s&h on one measly bottle. Yes, I'm lazy AND cheap.

But what is REALLY freaking me out now is this shit. Essie "matte about you" claims to put a matte clear finish on top of any polish you have. For $10 I can have any matte color I want. OOOOOOooOOOOOO. Save meeeee. I think I'm finally caving.

Summer Dreaming

2009-08-01T15:44:00.006-07:00

littersf

"Cheap and Chic" Bullshit

2009-07-26T20:20:00.003-07:00

Ok, so I usually don't talk like this but I'm fed up and it needs to be said. This has always bothered me, but recently it has just gotten out of control because of the economy. I'm so tired of articles and blogs and such coming out with these articles on how to stay fashionable in this miserable economy. Essentially all of them highlight products or items that are, and always have been, out of reach of people who are living low-income lives. I am poor. I have always been poor. I will probably be poor for many years to come. And I mean poor as in there are times when I've used newspaper instead of toilet paper. I have no trust fund. I have no parent-paid credit card. I don't even have a legitimate savings account. Don't get me wrong, I think articles on thrifty fashion are great. But only if they are written by people who know what it means to be thrifty. If you want to write an article about how to shop like a poor person, then why don't you find a poor person to write it. If your idea of recession-proof fashion is limiting yourself to 10 "timeless" designer pieces this season, then I really don't think you need an article about "recession-proof" fashion at all.

What up, duckie

2009-05-15T10:04:00.006-07:00

Miz Mooz Shaggy Moon Boots
$29.99 Clearance (surprise!) at Infinity Shoes

In case you don't hate yourself enough, here's a shoe for you. There are some other color options, but why go brown or black at this point? No one thinks you're from Earth's color spectrum anyway.

Swine Flu, here I come

2009-05-02T15:54:00.008-07:00

Portland weather is having a major identity crisis. Started out sunny and warm this morning and now it's raining sideways so hard that it sounds like a fire hose on my windows. But I don't give a rat's ass because I am going to MEXICO. Well, not for a while, but I CANNOT WAIT.

Here's what I need:

Outrageously floppy hat. I was considering this one, but hesitating since it's the Jessica Simpson line. Now, Macy's is out of it, and that makes me want it more than ever. Dammit.

Print smocked dresses. I don't need these specific ones, pictured from Victoria Secret, just something comfy and cute that I can constantly wear a bathing suit under. However, I will not be walking around hitching up the hem, acting like I can't wait to rip my clothes off, like that second chick pictured.

New nice flat sandals. Most of my sandals are heels. Super uncool for poolside hanging or walking on beaches, unless I want to be one of those fucking really annoying girls that totters around pools in heels and full makeup. I have too many other things I am annoying about; I don't have time to do this. So anyway, I have one nice leather pair of flip flops that are about to croak, so I think I need another nice, basic, classic, flat sandal. I hate flats, so it needs to be my one pair that will go with everything. I'm pretty into this pair from J Crew.

itchy and scratchy

2009-03-17T20:56:00.002-07:00

Ok. So I've been really excited about this for the past couple days and no one around me seems to think it's as amazing as i do. The polish you see in the blurry and pretty crappy picture above has now been on my nails for almost 72 hours! Yes. yes. yes. i kno. it's incredible. not even chipped! fanfuckingtasic! I'm hooked. I'm never buying any kind of other polish. It's China Glaze and i initially found it at the sally beaty supply next to chucky cheezes in good ol' colorado springs. They actually have tons of cool colors and i apply three coats and it lasts forever. maybe i'm just naive and didn't know nail polish that actually worked existed but i'm still stoked. YEA!

I a m a r o b o t . zzz ee zz ee bbb beep beeep beeeee

2009-03-05T22:26:00.006-08:00

loading....... I got these new shoes of mine in the mail today after

waiting an excructiating three days! I think they're sweet like those

cash for gold commercials. The hoochie in me has always been on

the lookout for a casual heeled shoe. I'm still not sure if that exists but!!

!... this athletic inspired heel is completely amazing.

They remind me of this movie, Robo Jox, that we watched several times

a week during the mid nineties. The plot is quite ingenious really. In a

post World War III world, war is outlawed! Instead of battling out

disagreements with armies, they do so with giant battling robots

controlled by elite "robo jox." AWESOME!!! It's even cooler than it

sounds. check it outttt yooooooooo! crazy wicked fresh.

It has begun...

2009-03-04T20:37:00.003-08:00

A necklace to contribut to my S/S 09 look.