Freak Show

Remember back in high school how the only people who had unnatural colored hair were goths and drama club freaks? And I'm pretty sure their extreme colored strands were part of what qualified them as outcasts in the first place. Now though, the lunch tables have clearly turned and Manic Panic manes are all the rage.

I've been fantasizing about adding a little soft neon pinkness to my 'do for quite awhile now and I'm excited to be able to add another element of fun and self expression to my personal style.

However, as much as I love fun, fantasy, rainbow reminiscent locks, I must express how irritating it is when a style that was meant to be personal and unique quickly becomes trendy and commercial just because someone in a high position of fashion says it is cool. Regardless of whether we truly like it or not, it's 'in' so of course we like it now, it's fashionable.

Hmm, well at least we don't have to fret about keeping up with the trend, Grandma's been wearing blue and pink wigs for decades and I'm sure she won't mind sharing.

We Came to Get Crunk, How 'Bout You?

It's Fridaaaay, bright colors are a must and music should be played no lower than max volume. These photos of me in my faaave hoodie are from last year and i'm sure it comes as no surprise that my favorite hoodie would be of Hello Kitty relation. Sometimes being comfy and casual can be just as much fun as dressing up, it can also look just as cute; okay maybe that's a bit of a stretch.

I've really been meaning to step up my shoe game some and luckily Aerosoles had a great variety of different shoe styles to choose from, making it so convenient to find what I had in mind, and the prices are freakin' amazing; I'm excitedly awaiting for the arrival of these.

Lastly, I feel it is my duty to inform that Lady Gaga's Telephone bangs waaay hard and it is mandatory on your weekend playlist. And oh yeah, has anyone taught you how to jerk yet?

But Who Can Stand When She's In Demand

Michael Jackson is and always will be an icon, in every sense of the word.

I still rock to him, allll night.

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(steve n barrys brown faux leather jacket, vintage mj tee, f21 tights, wet seal boots)

Easy Like...

Sunday mornings are always the strangest to get dressed. My church is pretty laid back, so big flower basket hats and even dresses are a rarity; jeans pretty much serve as the norm, even for the pastor. However, since me and denim leg wear rarely see eye to eye, these floral leggings suffice perfectly. To be honest, as of late, these leggings seem to suffice on a three-times-a-week basis; I know I should stop but they're just so comfy and pretty and easy, why wear anything else? This burly vintage coat was a gift from my SF trip last summer and although I don't normally gravitate toward encompassing, shoulder padded outerwear, I'm happy I did because this coat brings a sort of regality and sophistication, uncommon in my usual day to day looks; sometimes change can be good. On the contrast, bright blue still reigns as my current favorite color and I'm quickly discovering that it is a great complement to basically every hue and print. This jewel colored lapel reminds me of high school for some reason, maybe it's that old, but I just adore breathing new life into ancient pieces, it's kind of like getting new clothes for free.

..getting pretty freakin' tired of long hair and seriously can't take my eyes off of Irina Lazareanu's perfect cut, hmmm..

Sunnies Size Up

I can't stop thinking about sunnies, I neeeeeeed new ones, like fourteen pair at least, yeesh; that way when I lose the first eight pair in a week, I'll still have a few to choose from. I have the worst luck with sunnies, my gosh! I'll go to Downtown LA and be bowled over at the "3 for 10" deal, amazing selection, buy a billi, and then a month later, maybe even a week later, they're gone, or broken; or like the suuper cool, suuper huge, white pair pictured above: they fall into the toilet bowl at work, with one arm already missing and you're so frustrated that you just audibly growl and leave them there for another feening fashionista to fish out. Ugh, Forever 21 has a great selection right now though, hop on them soon because as I've learned the hard way, pieces at F21: here today/gone tomorrow, straight up.

Betsey Johnson Fall 2010

Betsey Johnson's Fall collection is the perfect mix of Cowboys and Indians. The cool western feel of tapered pants and billowy sleeves is upgraded with a touch of sassy femininety in forms of ruffled tailored tops and flowy boho blouses. The contrast of the collection's elements complement one another flawlessly. The harder, more androgynous (yet familiarly Betsey) saloon esque pieces paired with the doe eyed, boho, and feminine sillohuetes of Betsey's collection foreshadowed an effortlessly sexy, free spirited season to come. The pieces remind me of little girl playsuits and a costume box full of imagination. The fun prints and Betsey's famous tulle satisfy our eccentric tastes and she creates perfection in soft, seamless, bodycon ankle dresses and delicate sheaths in unexpected yet sexy and viable color palettes.

I looove that Betsey is so technicolor here, the chalky bright colors look magnificent with the sequined lounge pants, inspiration as always!

(pc:style.com)

2/14/10

(wearing my most favorite dress of dresses, vintage fur coat, universal city walk)

Most Wonderful Time Of The Year

HAPPY (BELATED) VALENTINES DAY

My deepest apologies for lack of posting, spring semester just began and life is kind of eating me right now. I hope everyone had a fantastical, romantical Love Day or Single Awareness Day as my friend called it, I find it ironic how that spells s.a.d, hmm. Mine was great, spent it with my best friend which pretty much guaranteed amazingness! Oh and I finally found the perfect red lip color, it makes me feel so glamorous and vintage Hollywood sexy, will definitely be posting photos soon.

(pc: teen vogue, glamour, weheartit)

What is in Other People's Minds is Not in My Mind

I see clothes differently than others, nothing is ever simple nor basic in my eyes, just unexplored. When wearing pieces that are meant to be pretty, I feel it is my duty to "unpretty" them and create a different feel. It would've been far too predictable and rather dull to pair the legendary Audrey Hepburn with a full 50's inspired swing skirt or even crisp tailored trousers (although I do like that last idea). My favorite pair of pants in all their bold, distressed and animal printed glory just clearly seemed like the more intriguing, perfectly contrasting choice. Although, I had to keep the pearls, that was pretty much a given.

I just recently watched Funny Face for the first time last week, during the SoCal flood, and I was a little distraught that absolutely no one pre warned me I was in for a musical. I must admit though, there's no one I'd rather see tap dance to corny music than Fred Astaire and the iconic Miss Hepburn. Check out the Funny Face dance sequence if you have yet to see it, too cute is she!

I Can Have You Swaaagg Suuurfin'

Mini shorts and tights, mini shorts and tights, it's becoming a uniform...not that I'm complaining or anything; it's pretty much the comfiest look I've discovered all year. And geez, I can't seem to take these specs off for anything, I subconciously find myself gravitating towards them with every oufit, I think I just love the fun quirky factor they add in.