Most Likely To Resemble Your Grandma’s Couch

March 31, 2013

There is something special about other super stylish people complimenting your own style.  There is something even more special about said super stylish people taking photos of you for their blog/portfolio/etc.  That’s why I was incredibly flattered this afternoon at the Melrose Trading post when I ran into these brothers who did just that.  The Durimel brothers have their own blog, which has plenty of links to their other social media hangouts.  They also do street style photography for Toan Magazine.

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I tried on that windbreaker and as dope as it looked, it was better suited for him.  But they quickly directed me to a floral blazer and, honestly, it is the closest I’ve been to experiencing love at first sight.  Seriously.

 

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Wearing: Vintage floral blazer, F21 lace dress, NEW Warby Parker glasses (Ainsworth), and black doc martens.

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In other news, Game of Thrones returns tonight, Randy’s ran out of donuts last night, I need to start packing for NYC, and I’ve found myself in a Regina Spektor whirlwind for the first time in years.  So on that note:

 

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I’ll be your 80s high school rival

February 27, 2013

I never thought I’d site James fucking Spader as a style inspiration.  But his character in Pretty in Pink was more memorable than most of that movie, honestly, and so was his 80s preppy dickhead look.

 

So I guess I threw my own spin on it with an asymmetrical fro to top it all off.

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Wearing: Thrifted salmon coat, chiffon blouse + riding pant + shoes from American Apparel, MAC Red lipstick by MAC, and Orgasm blush by NARS.

 

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In other news, I can’t stop listening to 80s goth rock, I’m unsure how I feel about this past episode of Girls, and I’m still looking for a writing gig.  So basically, chic lyfe™.

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Riding on the Metro

February 23, 2013

For some reason, when I was a teenager I was convinced that 80s fashion was by far the ugliest fashion era.  Now, that I’m (a little) older and (a little) wiser, I’m pretty sure it’s the era that I gather the most influence from when it comes to my wardrobe.  I’m all for big, bright, and bold.  I’m also a sucker for geometric prints.  A part of me even admires early 80s goth looks.


And now that I’m (a little) older and (a little) wiser, I know that in reality the early 2000s was the ugliest fashion era.  For now.

Anyway, I threw together an 80s inspired look today, right down to the uber-bright yellow eyeshadow.

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Wearing: Thrifted blazer, American Apparel chiffon blouse + skirt + shoes, and MAC Chrome Yellow eyeshadow.

 

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And finally, bootleg passport photo look.

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Stuck on a line of misadventure

January 29, 2013

Hello everyone!  I’ve been on a ridiculous whirlwind of style inspiration lately.  Like, it is actually really ridiculous.  One day I was obsessed with space age 60s mod dresses, and the next I wanted a black cloak/cape and scoured eBay and etsy for longer than I should have.  The next thing I know it’s 3 am and I’m staring at an ugly faux fur mess in the depths of eBay’s vintage section.

More inspiration came this afternoon as I watched a few old Patrick Wolf videos.  While his style isn’t necessarily something that I would emulate 100%, I admire the hell out of it.  I especially loved his style back in the mid 00s when all of his music videos were pretty bootleg and very film school student:

 

 

I suppose he inspires me to be a bit more daring with my style whenever I can.  But this post isn’t one of of my more ostentatious looks by any means.  It really just incorporates what I love: busy prints, green, and cute shoes.

And speaking of cute shoes, I got a new pair from eBay that I’m deeming my Barbie shoes.

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Also got a new chiffon from a recent American Apparel sale that I’ve wanted for a while.  Honestly, the pattern gives me some Remus Lupin circa 1976 vibes…which is partly why I wanted it in the first place.

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My friend Ali deemed this look a Scooby Doo outfit.  Basically, imagine me as the 6th member of the Mystery Gang with a dope fro and better style than Daphne or Velma combined.

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Though in reality, I wouldn’t be gettin involved with any mystery solving after realizing that the first handful of ghosts and goblins were really just bitter old men.  Like, if I’m not gettin any compensation then I don’t think so.

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Wearing American Apparel chiffon shirt, American Apparel velvet skirt, heels from eBay, and rings from shops at the Melrose Trading Post.

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And to end this post, an unnecessarily intense stare:

 

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Mix: British Sad

January 15, 2013

I came up with this mix a month or so ago for a friend who wanted some angsty music to listen to while recovering from a break up. British Sad is primarily for those days when you’re feeling particularly dour. And nobody sads sadder than white British dudes with guitars (so they say).

→ Echo & The Bunnymen | The Killing Moon

→ Bauhaus | The Passion of Lovers

→ Placebo | Without You I’m Nothing

→ Joy Division | New Dawn Fades

→ Blur | He Thought of Cars

→ The Smiths | Still Ill

→ Patrick Wolf | Demolition

→ The Cure | Disintegration

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