Wednesday, December 31, 2008

though my dreams, its never quite as it seems

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I went to my boyfriend's brother's show at arlenes grocery a little while ago. I purchased this dress back in April and haven't worn it till probably last month. I love this dress. Its the perfect combination of cute and grunge.
Dress: Vintage Plaid Babydoll dress(thrifted)
Tights: Black opaque tights
Shoes: Vintage Black Riding boots(Ebay)
Bag: Vintage Cream Quilt tote(Thrifted)

Monday, December 29, 2008

Can't get you out of my head

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Wow!!! I really can't seem to stop thinking about these boots.I'm thinking about getting them but I'm completely clueless to which color i should get. What do you think?

Welcome to the Dollhouse

Last week my boyfriend and I attended a friend's holiday party at her place. I felt like being girly and wanted to wear this dress(which was waiting for the perfect occasion to be worn). I love this dress even though it's really meant to be a slip for bed(but really forever21? is this really meant for bed?) I mean doesn't it make just the most adorable dress?
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and also purchased this little guy a while ago.
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Sweater: Cream 3/4 slv cropped sweater(Forever21)
Dress: Navy Lace trim Slip Babydoll dress(Forever21)
Tights: Black Opaque(H&M)
Shoes: Black Platform Mary Janes(Chloe)
BoW Clip:Black Velvet(Belen)

Sunday, December 28, 2008

The Cat's Meow

A couple of weeks ago I went to a Ting Tings show with Airborne Toxic Event and the Duke Spirit. It was one of the better shows I've been to this year. I just purchased the new Sebastian Tellier's capsule collection for American Apparel Long Tunic/Dress T and omg you have to touch this thing. It feels amazing on.The fabric is so drapey and loose and just the perfect fabric for what I was looking for.I also felt like debuting my leopard leggings and newly studded boots. I topped it off with a lipstick red quilt bag.
P.S. I cut my hair a couple of weeks ago too.
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Top: White Tunic/ Dress(Sebastian Tellier, american Apparel)
Bodysuit: White Bodysuit because damn this tunic is sheer)
Leggings: Leopard Leggings(F21)
Shoes: Black Ankle Boots w/ DIY Straps(Joyce Leslie)

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Airborne Toxic event
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The Duke Spirit
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The Ting Tings

Monday, December 22, 2008

DIY: VINTAGE INSPIRED

I purchased a pair of ankle boots that were a bit on the boring side but when I tried them on I had put the ankle strap of my riding boots on them and they brought the boots to an edgier level. When I got home with them I figured it would be kind of stupid if i had to keep changing the strap every time I wanted to wear them. I needed to get them their own strap. So hence came the idea of studding the strap.
What you will need:
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A pair of old or new boots that need revamping.
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A pair of scissors that can cut through thick leather.
A hammer
A screwdriver(or hole machine, if you have one) to make the holes on the strap
2 buckles(make sure they fit the width of the strap.
About 40 studs (I mixed pyramid and round studs, but you can do it all the same)
About 2 yards of leather strap( you can choose how wide you would like it to be)
A sewing machine or glue
And if you're working on the floor which I would suggest then a board strong enough to take a bit of hammering.

Step 1: Cut the strap the length you want.
Step 2:Slide the buckle through the strap. Leave some room for the fold back. (You will need to secure the buckle later on)
Step 3: Start adding the studs. Seperate them in equal distribution. It doesn't have to be exact just proportionate. Hammer them to make sure they are secure.
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Step 4: Leave room at the end for the holes. make 3 holes for the buckle to fasten.
Step 5: Make a hole for the buckle's tooth to go in through.
Step 6: Take the fold back(or excess by the buckle) and fold it back to sew or glue on.(I don't recommend gluing it because it might break loose)
Step 7: Fasten the strap around your shoes.
Repeat steps for opposite shoe.
Your shoes now have more personality.
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Saturday, December 6, 2008

Back in '06



I miss 2006 and all its tunes,the bars and the new neighborhood.The fresh start in a new school and a future so far ahead.

To Get Or Not To Get?


If your like me and have loved the Balenciaga Day Bag since 2004 when it emerged on the fragile arms of one Kate Moss then you are too having a dilemma with this bag so randomly named "Layne" by forever21. The dilemma being that there's an issue of price vs authenticity.The price tag for the original if you are lucky enough to score because its extinction since 2005 is in the 1200's. The price tag for the forever21 version is merely $35.00. I most definitely will not shed about $1200 for a bag but I won't want to be walking around with an absurdly faux leather bag, which is a sad excuse for the original.On the other hand I do want to fulfill my desires of this bag. Another deciding factor is having a surge of girls walking around with the same bag, which comes with the territory for purchasing at forever21.Do I let it go or bite the bullet? I guess we will see.

Tuesday, December 2, 2008

Savannah

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Remember I posted about this dress when I first got it? Well this is the first time I've worn it. Its such a gorgeous dress. I feel so ethereal in it.
On a side note: If you could tell, its hard to see but i braided my hair in a way that it crowned my head.Making me feel like a prarie child.
Coat: Vintage Rothschild princess coat(california select,AmericanAparel)
Dress: Vintage cream Victorian dress(Gunne&Sax, Ebay)
Slip: White Slip(thrifted)
Tights: Black Opaque (H&M)
Shoes:Black Patent Strappy sandals(Forever21)
Bag: Vintage Cream Quilt Tote(thrifted)

Thursday, November 27, 2008

thanksgiving or happy thanksgiving Pictures, Images and Photos

Hey Everyone!!! I hope your enjoying your Thanksgiving meals. I've just spent the day making all the fixings alongside my mom. Its been one hectic day but definitely worthwhile. Enjoy your holiday weekend, and hope you find some great finds on black friday!!! I know I will!!!
See you monday!!!

English Country

This outfit makes me think of the English countryside. Even though I've never been, this is so something I would wear if I was to go. I wore this for a lazy sunday afternoon spent walking around, going to second hand stores and having lunch at a cafe.
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I just purchased this coat this a little while ago. It was an amazing find because I was really so close to purchasing the babydoll coat from Old Navy. It totally fulfills all my princess coat necessities.I've been looking for a babydoll coat for a while now and found this one at an american aparel store by way of california select(how random?). Apparently the brooklyn flagship store carries California Select Vintage. Its Rothschild and very girly. You can't tell from the photos but on the pocket flaps and the hood there is a layer of velvet. Also on the hood there is a trim following the outline of the hood. It is really adorable. I'll take a photo of it the next time I do an outfit post.

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Top: Cream Sweater(Target, bought in an XL to be oversized)
T-shirt: L/S white scoop T(H&M)
Skirt: Floral High Waist Skirt(Self Made)
Tights: Black Opaque(H&M)
Shoes: Vintage Riding Boots(Scruples, Ebay)
Bag: Vintage Black Saddle Bag(thrifted)
Coat: Vintage Black Babydoll Princess Coat(Rothschild, California Select, American Aparel)
Sunglasses: Large Tortoise Wayfarers(Spring St.)

Wednesday, November 26, 2008

In(vested)

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Out for a few drinks at Bushwick Country Club.It was a pretty laid back night.
Vest: Velvet Cropped Black Vest(f21)
Dress:Vintage floral dress(thrifted)
Tights: Black Opaques(H&M)
Shoes: Vintage Scruples Riding Boots(Ebay)
Bag: Vintage Saddle Bag(Thrifted)
Hat: Felt Boater Hat(St. Marks)

Sunday, November 23, 2008




For the longest time I've been feinding for a chunky platforms or wedges. In the summer I wanted a wedge sandal that was chunky but instead I found a pair of wedges that were a bit on the not so chunky side because they were on sale and super cute. Now my cravings have come back. Now more than ever have I wanted something so bad. I've been encountering chunky platforms all over. They are in editorials, in blogs,on runways. We'll see where it takes me and what finds I can come up with. I would absolutely die for the stella mccartney wedges, in mary jane form or ankle bootie form. Or the sonia rykiel wedges, theyr so what I've been looking for.
On a side note: my camera has been acting kind of funny lately so I haven't been able to make any outfit posts lately but hopefully this problem should resolve itself soon.

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

You are Home



On a bend with this clip....can't get it out of my head!!!
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Hey Guys!!!
I've posted up some auctions on EBAY. There are some great finds that I'm having a hard time letting go. Come check it out!!!!
Note: check out my creepers!!! a teenage dream come true. I bought these a while back and thought to make them a solid black, but i thought that might be too goth so i think i might leave it the way it is.

Sunday, November 16, 2008

Street's like a jungle So call the police

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I went out for two of my friends' birthdays. One was in Royal Oak in Williamsburg and the other is my home away from home(glorified pun) Home Sweet Home. Oh my gosh I had the best time in both bars.They both hold a very special place in my heart.
Dress: vintage Black sweetheart neck w/ sheer cutout(thrifted)
Belt: Vintage burgundy belt(mom's closet)
Tights: Black Opaque (H&M)
Shoes: Black Lace up Booties(Lovely People)
Jacket:Black Leather motorcycle jacket(Ebay)
Bag:Vintage cream quilt tote bag(thrifted)
Bow: Green and Black Gingham Bow (DIY)

Sunday, November 9, 2008

Random 90's Video Post


Looks like Hercules and Love Affair's "You Belong" video, but that's probably because the video was 90's inspired.

Saturday, November 8, 2008

But I haven't got a stitch to wear

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I recently purchased these oxfords from one of the very few thrift stores in the city called No Relation.They remind me of something Brenda Walsh would have worn with a very body conscoius top and a huge black belt with boyfriend jeans but alas I cannot and will not try the boyfriend jeans on myself because I know that will be a disaster. But I'll always have my florals....
Sweater: This sweater has slipped into the can't seem to stop wearing category. Cream Oversized sweater(Forever21)
Dress: Vintage brown Double U-neck floral tank dress(thrifted)
Tights: Brown tights(Target)
Shoes: Vintage Brown Oxfords(Timberland, Thrifted)
Bag: Vintage Light Brown Briefcase(Coach, Ebay)