I'm soooo ready for Fall.
Sunday, August 31, 2008
Friday, August 29, 2008
Formal Hair
I don't usually care for super put together hair (I'd like to say I've become the queen of bedhead), but for special occasions here is some stuff that I really adore:
And in some distant future this would be a very awesome wedding hair:
Pictures provided by theknot.com and MTV something and Instyle, I think.
And in some distant future this would be a very awesome wedding hair:
Pictures provided by theknot.com and MTV something and Instyle, I think.
Monday, August 18, 2008
Lucky's New Book
So here's something for my new wishlist:
Can't wait to see what's inside because I loved the Lucky Shopping Manual, and this one is specified to style and not just basics, wardrobe staples, and fit.
Can't wait to see what's inside because I loved the Lucky Shopping Manual, and this one is specified to style and not just basics, wardrobe staples, and fit.
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Friday, August 08, 2008
Japanese Street Style
Time to rave about one of my favorite inspirational fashion sites: Style Arena
First of all, I have a freaky fascination with Asian Culture. My mother asked me why I was so "obsessed" with it.
Well, it started with a Sushi bar. I don't remember what it's called. But it's really not that elaborate of a place. But they were playing some Japanese music, Sumu was on TV, and the art sitting on the wall caught my eye. I'm an artist , and I crave something new and different.
Well, this all sparked around the same time that I became more appreciative of originality. And then the initial sparker:
Yes, Gwen Stefani and her "Harajuku Girls" Song.
The fact that her whole thing was a bit of a "contradiction" and somewhat Americanized, I decided to look into the whole Japanese subculture.
AND BAM! Welcome to Tokyo Street Style. A world where their art and media is off the hook. Where women are fearless about what they wear and even the men are fashion-forward too.
Where this fabulous website gives a weekly update of what REAL people are wearing on the streets. Where...how about I just show you some of my favorites? :)
This one for Bohemian Rockstar kind of vibe, another which I wish to channel.
Then they have some softer, probably approved by American fashion but still more fashion forward than what people here wear...
These two are "underground" fashions and this one is called... Koakumi-kei, which translated doesn't make much sense to me. "Girls Like Tempting Devil". I don't know, but the theme sounds cool in Japanese.
Every week it's updated (Usually Sunday because of Time Zones) and it's always got something that I find sensation. So I could go on forever about this site and how amazing Japanese Fashion is, but just go see it for yourself.
First of all, I have a freaky fascination with Asian Culture. My mother asked me why I was so "obsessed" with it.
Well, it started with a Sushi bar. I don't remember what it's called. But it's really not that elaborate of a place. But they were playing some Japanese music, Sumu was on TV, and the art sitting on the wall caught my eye. I'm an artist , and I crave something new and different.
Well, this all sparked around the same time that I became more appreciative of originality. And then the initial sparker:
Yes, Gwen Stefani and her "Harajuku Girls" Song.The fact that her whole thing was a bit of a "contradiction" and somewhat Americanized, I decided to look into the whole Japanese subculture.
AND BAM! Welcome to Tokyo Street Style. A world where their art and media is off the hook. Where women are fearless about what they wear and even the men are fashion-forward too.
Where this fabulous website gives a weekly update of what REAL people are wearing on the streets. Where...how about I just show you some of my favorites? :)
I tend to pick the more mellow styles of the crazy streets. But I like this one for it's quirky preppy look.
This one for Bohemian Rockstar kind of vibe, another which I wish to channel.
Then they have some softer, probably approved by American fashion but still more fashion forward than what people here wear...These two are "underground" fashions and this one is called... Koakumi-kei, which translated doesn't make much sense to me. "Girls Like Tempting Devil". I don't know, but the theme sounds cool in Japanese.Every week it's updated (Usually Sunday because of Time Zones) and it's always got something that I find sensation. So I could go on forever about this site and how amazing Japanese Fashion is, but just go see it for yourself.
Tuesday, August 05, 2008
Shopping Escapades: Wicked Witch of the West Shoes
I did some back-to-school shopping yesterday and bought three amazing skirts for a very affordable price at Last Chance. It's awesome.
But anyway, we stopped by Mervyn's and I was checking out the shoe section. And recently I gave in to my liking to those crazy oxford heels. You know, the ones that lace up?
Anyway, I found this special one that must have fallen out of a Brothers Grimm fairytale of The Wizard of Oz and Cinderella. Wizard of OZ because they were a patent shiny red, Brothers Grimm because it was a dark blood red and it was a sassy Oxford of course, and Cinderella because I couldn't find its match. So I left with a bit of sadness.
Anyway, I found a heel that might be related to the sassy lace-up Fairytale shoe-gone wrong...looks like this.
But yeah, some black lace tights and these would be intense.
That's all.
“Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.”
-Howard Thurman
But anyway, we stopped by Mervyn's and I was checking out the shoe section. And recently I gave in to my liking to those crazy oxford heels. You know, the ones that lace up?
Anyway, I found this special one that must have fallen out of a Brothers Grimm fairytale of The Wizard of Oz and Cinderella. Wizard of OZ because they were a patent shiny red, Brothers Grimm because it was a dark blood red and it was a sassy Oxford of course, and Cinderella because I couldn't find its match. So I left with a bit of sadness.
Anyway, I found a heel that might be related to the sassy lace-up Fairytale shoe-gone wrong...looks like this.
But yeah, some black lace tights and these would be intense.That's all.
“Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.”
-Howard Thurman
Wanted! LWD
Reason Behind Desire:
I know that ever since Audrey Hepburn sported her black shift dress on "Breakfast At Tiffany's" in the early 1940's/50's, the "little black dress" became a staple for style to come and a wardrobe essential. Magazines and fashion sections in news and TV rave about how versatile it is.
Well, I have one. It's fantastic, and I wore it to my Senior yearbook picture.
So if black is soo amazing...why not white?
I originally thought that white just made everybody look fat and it was just tacky. Here's the motivation behind the change of heart:
First of all, I was hanging out at WalMart with my mother and my sister and when I get bored I grab one of the magazines by the checkout and read it. So I opened up Glamour, because it's got some pretty awesome ideas that are more sophisticated than the teen fashion magazines next to it, but still in a affordable range. So I finally got to the Summer photo spread section where it talked about Summer staples and they showed this very long white eyelet dress. Normally I don't go for eyelet, white, or maxi but the combination was awesome! And that's when I knew.
But here's some other reasons to back it up:
1. Indiana Jones and The Raiders of the Lost Ark. This legitimately backed up my motivation because she was running through the jungle/desert in this elegant number and it reminded me of the good old movie days where women actually had real figures, were more naturally beautiful than some of the chicas sporting modern movies, and the sentimental nostalgia to the romantic epic old school movie days. Not to mention she looked awesome running through the desert in a dress, as battered as it was.
2. Gossip Girl. It's that show where I could care less to watch it because of all the sexuality, the lack of unique character development (it's got character development, don't get me wrong, but not enough truly quirkiness that I like), and a very unstructured fairly predictable plot. But who cares!?! The clothes are amazing and the guys are hot. Hard to deny. I tend to lean towards Serena's style because I'm more comfy casual, but Blair's eyelet white dress and black textured tights were sensational. :)
3rd and 4th: Random website pictures I found to show that the white dress is versatile (I.E. the "Bohemian" one) and that it still looks fashion-forward without being immodest.
So how am I getting one? Well, with the assistance of the amazing seamstress mother- I'm sewing it. And it's going to be sooooooooo good. :)
Well, I could put more pictures I found on, but this is good enough for now.
Keep stylin.
I know that ever since Audrey Hepburn sported her black shift dress on "Breakfast At Tiffany's" in the early 1940's/50's, the "little black dress" became a staple for style to come and a wardrobe essential. Magazines and fashion sections in news and TV rave about how versatile it is.
Well, I have one. It's fantastic, and I wore it to my Senior yearbook picture.
So if black is soo amazing...why not white?
I originally thought that white just made everybody look fat and it was just tacky. Here's the motivation behind the change of heart:
First of all, I was hanging out at WalMart with my mother and my sister and when I get bored I grab one of the magazines by the checkout and read it. So I opened up Glamour, because it's got some pretty awesome ideas that are more sophisticated than the teen fashion magazines next to it, but still in a affordable range. So I finally got to the Summer photo spread section where it talked about Summer staples and they showed this very long white eyelet dress. Normally I don't go for eyelet, white, or maxi but the combination was awesome! And that's when I knew.
But here's some other reasons to back it up:
1. Indiana Jones and The Raiders of the Lost Ark. This legitimately backed up my motivation because she was running through the jungle/desert in this elegant number and it reminded me of the good old movie days where women actually had real figures, were more naturally beautiful than some of the chicas sporting modern movies, and the sentimental nostalgia to the romantic epic old school movie days. Not to mention she looked awesome running through the desert in a dress, as battered as it was.
2. Gossip Girl. It's that show where I could care less to watch it because of all the sexuality, the lack of unique character development (it's got character development, don't get me wrong, but not enough truly quirkiness that I like), and a very unstructured fairly predictable plot. But who cares!?! The clothes are amazing and the guys are hot. Hard to deny. I tend to lean towards Serena's style because I'm more comfy casual, but Blair's eyelet white dress and black textured tights were sensational. :)
3rd and 4th: Random website pictures I found to show that the white dress is versatile (I.E. the "Bohemian" one) and that it still looks fashion-forward without being immodest.So how am I getting one? Well, with the assistance of the amazing seamstress mother- I'm sewing it. And it's going to be sooooooooo good. :)Well, I could put more pictures I found on, but this is good enough for now.
Keep stylin.
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