Hack the Planet

This Polyvore collage all stemmed from a song that somehow wandered into my head and created a huge web chase to find the perfect unitard bycicle shorts combo. Granted there is no such thing that is meant to be worn on the street. So I googled the undergarment shapewear that you see above. How awesome would that be? A bustier onesie?? But I'm jumping ahead of myself. So this said song reminded me of Angelina Jolie's character in the 1995 cult classic "Hackers" because after all the song is from the movie's soundtrack(one hit wonder, yes please).The wardrobe in the movie were some note worthy fashion statements that seem to making a comeback.Although the movie is cheesy in today's standards, at the time(its probably because I was 12)it was a really edgy cool movie.Remember when Aol was America Online and it was totally wild that you could chat with people you never met before from the comfort of your living room?That's why.
So enough mystery; here is said song:Stereo Mc's-"Connected"
taken from this scene:

Up Up and Away We Go

On Thursday night I met up with my boyfriend after work and we went to get some dinner and then to a movie. We went to see "UP". It was thoroughly entertaining.I was really surprised at how moving a pixar movie could be.It did have some cheesy parts but it is a children's movie. After the movie we went to get some Pinkberry. It was a really sweet end to an adorable night.

Shirt:Navy and White Striped T-shirt (Old Navy)
Skirt:Vintage Blush Pink Pleated Chiffon Skirt(thrifted)
Sandals:Vintage Perforated Blush Pink Sandals(Ebay)
Belt: Vintage Levi's Light Brown Belt(Mom's)
Bag: Vintage Tan Coach Breifcase(Ebay)

EBAY FINDS 14

For the longest time I've been looking for the old version of the Saltwater sandals(the ones with a buckle). I actually mentioned this sometime last year that my sandals from H&M were completely demolished

and I needed to replace them, which I did. A similar T-strap pair from Urban Outfitters.Which now I have no idea where they are.Anyways when I was scouring Ebay one day I came upon these. They were totally and completely meant to be mine.They are perforated with a few flower details and they are in a super light blush pink.

I was mostly intrigued by the dress because when I saw it, I thought what a perfect combination of floral and gingham. It would be the perfect dress to transition from an outdoor festival to a night out.It has a corset tie back and it is white and hunter green with hunter green embroidered flowers on it.

Hey everyone!!! I'm back from my trip and I come baring a contest for all of *you.
Dainty Vintage and Chickdowtown present you with a contest for a pair of Current/Elliot jeans.
The new buzzed and raved about denim company by former stylists now creators Emily Current and Merrit Elliot.We're giving away Current/ Elliot "The Legging in Black". It's the ultimate hybrid of jeans and leggings.Also make sure to check out another line by chickdowtown;Gypsy 05.A super comfortable line that carries retro inspired dresses as well as lounge wear.Check out all the up to minute status',what's new and more give-aways at facebook and at Twitter by chickdowntown.

Here's how to enter in the contest: All you have to do is send me a photo of your daintiest vintage find and include your name. If you don't collect vintage pieces you can send me(please include the photo in the body of the e-mail) anything that you think is the daintiest thing you own.I will choose my favorite piece by July 1st 2009 and you will be the proud owner of an amazing pair of jeans.

Good Luck Everyone!!!


*This contest is only available for residents of the United States.

I will be leaving the country to go on vacation abroad tomorrow night for the next two weeks. Deciding what to wear on the plane is probably just as tough as figuring out what to pack. I put together a little polyvore compilation of essentials when traveling on a long flight(about 10 hours).You have to make sure that what you wear for most of the flight is comfortable enough to last you through the duration. I chose a palette of mostly black because that ensures you that if you do get stained it won't show as much as let's say a white T-shirt. I think a cozy sweater over a sweatshirt is more feminine and less sloppy.I picked ankle boots, because they look great with anything and again more put together than sneakers.For flights that are longer than 7 hours, its better to consider bringing a change of clothing because when you get off that airplane and re-connect with the world again, you don't want to feel like you've just been through a rough night(which you were but at least you don't want to look like it). Also a hat is great to keep your hair from getting that flatness that it gets from recirculated air.Water and lotion are essential for keeping hydrated on such a long flight.Entertainment is always necessary, I chose an ipod and a book because how can you go wrong with music to keep you relaxed and the book is actually the book that I bought that I will be reading. Its Dear Diary by Leslie Arfin. I've been curious about it since it came out, finally going to read it.
Anyways I'll be back in two weeks. Hopefully you all will be enjoying the beginnings of summer as well, with many trips and festivals and barbeques!!!
Cheers everyone!!!!

And I'm not the kind that likes to tell you, Just what you want me to

Remember those trunk bags that were around in the 90's? They even had a strap that latched on. I used to own two. One was leather and had caricature daisies printed on it.(You know, the daisies that their core had a smiley face?) and the other was a gunmetal one. Now that i think back, it was pretty bad ass!!!I'm really on the hunt for one and can't seem to find them. I found one a while ago on ebay, but ended up selling for way more than I cared to shell for this piece of nostalgic accessory.
I found the bag I'm carrying a looong time ago at Beacon's Closet and although it's more 50's than 90's it still has that lunchbox effect.I love how angular it is and how it juxtaposes against something so casual.
I actually put a photo of one of the listings in my inspiration folder.This is the one I just couldn't win.

I went out for a friend's birthday in the Lower East Side. First to Local 138, which is your quintessential starting point and then to mason dixon's for a rowdy good time.

Jacket: Vintage bleached Denim Jacket(Thrifted)
Dress: Vintage Floral Scoop Neck Dress w/ Suspender Back(thrifted)
tights:Black Opaque (H&M)
Shoes: Black Suede Lace Up Booties(Charlotte Ronson)
Bag: Vintage 50's Leather Purse(Beacon's Closet)
Hat: Light Pink Fuzzy Beret(Urban Outfitters


(this is the only video I could find that the quality was good and didn't have embedding restrictions)

Into the Trees

As you can see we here, in New York, haven't been getting much of a spring/summer. Its been pretty wretched, actually. Right after I finished taking these photos, it started raining.I had to bring out my black tights again and all my rain gear because its been raining non-stop.My boyfriend was like "not those again?". At this point he's sick of seeing me in black tights, because that's really all I wear. I just wish it wasn't so extreme here. Right before it was really crappy out, it was so beautiful. It was high 70's and breezy and just perfect. I wish it could be like that 9/12 months, instead of the other way around. Once it's June, that's it, Hell finds it's nest here on earth and brings Mr. Humidity along with it.
Well aside from the rant on the weather, I had to run some errands and wanted to wear my skirt that i just recently hemmed.

Jacket:Vintage Navy Blue Schoolboy BLazer(Ebay)
T-shirt: White Scoop Neck Relaxed T(Forever21)
Skirt:Vintage Light Blue Denim Circle Skirt(Thrifted)
Tights: Blak Opaque Tights(H&M)
Shoes: Black Loafers(Urban oufitters)
Bag:Vintage Tan Breifcase(Ebay)
Belt:Vintage Black Belt(Thrifted)

As I was browsing the payless website to check out the collaboration with Alice+Olivia, what do I happen to have come across but 2 pairs of these wacky platform heels.The only thing that kept running through my mind was Parker Posey in Party Girl.It totally reminded me of the stylings of the mid-late 90's party retro girl. What better way to get you in the groove than this perfect match of a song(weirdly enough the singer looks a lot like Parker Posey in Party Girl.Unfortunately the only available video has the embedding disabled so its just a link but I promise, its really fun!!!

Geekn' It

I finally gave in to temptation. I bought the faux wayfarer eyeglasses.I was walking to the train station on Broadway and Canal when the glasses caught my eye. I stopped to see what I would look like with them on, with no intention of buying them, when the sales lady told me she would give them to me for $8.00. I told her that I didn't want to purchase them when she continued negotiating with me. Finally she gave in and asked me how much I wanted to pay, when I told her a befitting amount that I would spend on something that might or might not sit in my drawer for the rest of eternity.I said "$5.00" and she with much hesitation said "okay" and there it was a pretty random, unintentional purchase.Fast forward 24 hours later I 'm wearing them to go out.Who'dathunk it?

I spent Saturday night with my friend Elie, went to Arrow Bar, then to meet up with some friends at a bar around the corner. It rained like crazy, it was hot and stuffy. It was awesome!!!

Jacket:Vintage Bleached Denim Jacket(Thrifted)
Dress: Black Overall Jumper Dress(Forever21)
T-shirt:White Rolled Cap Cap Sleeve(Forever21)
Over-knee Socks: Black Opaque(Target)
Bag:Vintage Croc Padlock Briefcase(Thrifted)
Shoes:Black Ankle Lace Up Boots(NineWest)

Some photos via Elie's mobile uploads:

The Good Ol' Day(s)

Crushing on the maniac!!!

Ever since Green Day has been back on the media horse, I've been nostalgic like crazy.I say we bring back loser-core, and if it means this:

so be it!!!

Home is Where the Bar Is

Alexa Chung: 'The rule is that no good bars or restaurants are on the beaten track'


New York Doll

I've been given my own office in the MTV building in Times Square. It has made me realise this is all very real now, very real and very serious. Back in England when I worked on Popworld, Alex Zane and I used to pen our links in the dusty corner of a tape storage room before progressing to the more dignified surroundings of the local Irish pub. I liked it like that, I was used to it. From 23 floors up, if I crane my neck I can see all the flashing neon signs on 42nd Street from my window, it's ridiculous, I feel like I'm about to be found out.

Now that I've settled in a little (I have two sofas, a lamp and tomato ketchup in my fridge) I've started to enjoy the vibrant nightlife New York has to offer. I've also fallen into the trap of visiting the same bar pretty much every single night. It's underneath an innocent looking pizza place that is impossible to find unless you know it exists, once there you can spot most of the "Briteratti" (I did not coin this phrase, sadly) and at least one representative from every cool band huddled up in dim corners and redundant fireplaces guzzling down Jack 'n' Coke.

It seems to be the general rule in this city that no good bars or restaurants are ever obvious or on the beaten track, you always have to ring a buzzer or push a wall to get in. In the case of my favourite Mexican, La Esquina, you have to walk through a bustling kitchen and down a narrow corridor before being seated in a huge open cellar featuring every kind of tequila known to man.

On Friday Night I went to a bar called Home Sweet Home which weirdly contained the same stuffed stoats and tatty-looking sofas as, erm, I've got at home. A DJ played Sixties' girl group records about broken hearts and pining after somebody, and some bright spark instigated an impromptu limbo competition, using only his tie as the bar. I definitely haven't thought about the limbo since the Nineties.

That night I took on the role of limbo mascot and made it my job to encourage others to join in and get bending. I also began cheering on strangers in my booming voice. But I regretted it the next morning, when my sore throat rapidly developed into a full-blown cold, which makes it even harder for people to understand my accent.

I've taken to sporadically adopting an American accent at the tiniest hint of a problem, just to make sure things run smoothly. Hopefully this won't become a permanent habit.

In keeping with the ongoing saga of too many cooks (dogs) spoiling the broth (apartment building), yesterday I saw another grumpy looking canine fall down a flight of stairs. I didn't know dogs ever fell down things. I felt so sorry for him and it made me rethink my resentment of living in a building overrun with man's best friend. Maybe I'm just jealous because I don't have one; a dog, not a best friend. Although once my mate Tennessee leaves next week, best friends will be a bit thin on the ground. Oh God, time to get a TV...
The Independent via the fashionspot

I really love that bar!!!! If I had to have a relationship with a bar, it would be that bar!!!
Also that dress needs to be in my closet, by September.

I was delayed, I was way late

Finally documented: the clogs I mentioned I've been wearing a few posts back.Wore this out to run some errands.
Jacket:Vintage Faded Denim Jacket
Shirt:White Double scoop neck T-shirt(Old Navy)
Skirt:Vintage Button Front Floral Skirt(thrifted)
Tights: Black Opaque Tights(H&M)
Shoes: Vintage Tan Clog Platform Sandals(Ebay)
Bag:Vintage Black Purse(thrifted)
Sunglasses:Vintage Inspired Black Round Sunglasses(St. Mark's)

FLY GIRLS

Remember in the 90's when In Living Color was on air and a young,willing,Jennifer Lopez kicked it with her fly girls?
Yea well my boyfriend does and he thinks that's who I look like when I pulled my hair back into a bun and put on some silver hoop earrings.Well regardless of that little fact, I wore this out on Saturday night for a night of debauched goodness.



Jacket:Vintage Bleached Denim Jacket(thrifted)
Dress: Black Button Henley Dress(Urban Outfitters).This dress is so comfy and so cheap I ended up buying it twice just in case the other one deteriorates from overuse.
Tights:Black Opaque Tights(H&M)
Shoes: Black Ankle Lace Up Boots(Nine West)
Belt: Skinny Studded Black Belt(Target)
Bag:Vintage Tan Postman Briefcase(Coach, Ebay)
Earrings:Silver Hoop Earrings (Guess)

OH MY,WOW!!!

Just impeccably done!!! Even if the clothes aren't amazing (which I'm sure they will be), it's all worth it just for this.

Hi, Its Been a Long Time

I've been completely neglecting this blog over the last few months. I feel terrible, but its just been a bit busy over here and I haven't had a moment to just stop and document.It sucks that every time I want to it rains!!! But I guess I'm so excited its beautiful out I don't want to waste any time at home, so I just leave without stopping to take a photo.
Jacket: Green Military Jacket(H&M)
Dress: Vintage Floral Dress(thrifted)
T-shirt: Black Long Slv T-shirt(Forever21)
Tights: Black Opaque(H&M)
Boots: Vintage black Riding Boots(Ebay)
Belt: Black pyramid studded skinny belt(Target)
Bag: Vintage Black Leather Purse(thrifted)
Hat:Black Knit Beret(H&M)

COACHELLA 2009

One thing is certain in this year's coachella streetstyle. Its midriff baring shirts all around!!!! There's something about looking at photos from Coachella and its like this gateway to summer style.Here are my favorite looks:

The ever inspiring Chloe Sevigny:

and Tennessee Thomas of The Like

Photo Cred: The Fashionspot, Stylesightings, facehunter,style

Spring Fever

Spring Fever - by Dainty Vintage on Polyvore.com

This spring the trends are across the board. There's the edgy and rocker vibe going on.Then theres the 90's trend that is growing and expanding by the numbers.Then theres the 70's ethereal which will end up everywhere as well.
Must haves:
-Flirty floral dresses
-Slip Dresses
-Light/pastel anything
-An almost white denim jacket(preferably shrunken)
-Mom jeans(just take a look at swedish streetstyle.)
-Ever pervasive high waisted shorts
-Floaty skirts
-A cropped bustier(or a cropped t-shirt that's snug)
-Creepers(you will want a pair, by springs end)
-Of course ankle boots
-disco worthy platforms(preferably in woodsy colors)
-round sunglasses(you can't deny their infectiousness)
-a straw boater

The European Front

First off I have to say Charles Anastase's collection was INSANE!!! not in bad way but not in a good way either.These three looks (and a few others)were probably the most demure and wearable out of the whole collection. The collection as a whole seemed like it was straight out of some horror punk movie, with the addition of dirty faces, torn and dirty tights and shoes.Although freakish, it still maintained the aesthetic that an Anastase girl looks for. Edgy and girly combined to one look.

What can you say about Parisian Chic. Women love it and girls want to have it.I think any girl can vouch when I say that to have a parisian elegance is to achieve fashion bliss. This collection in a nutshell is that very essence. With all the crazy embellishments and gaudiness we see everywhere else, to see this collection is like a sigh of relief.

After 2 seasons in with Hannah MacGibbon, I can finally say "Welcome Back Chloe".This collection proves that after a few puzzling collections since the absence of Pheobe Philo, we can rest assured her protege can and will maintain Chloe's pedigree.
A few things I have to point out:
1.THE MAKE UP!!!!-oh my gosh, that make up is amazing. You can really see that the Chloe girl is moving on and progressing into a woman whose matured and sophisticated just by the make-up alone.Which is what I think Hannah had intended. Shes not trying to be Pheobe Philo, but trying to continue the path.
2.BLACK VELVET OVERALLS!!!!-who wouldn't want those?
3.THE SHOES!!!-what is a chloe collection without stand out shoes?

Chloe Sevigny for Opening Ceremony

I'm sure this isn't new. I'm sure anyone who cares to see this has already done so but I have to say that those shoes are heaven sent!!! Oh my gosh they're lust worthy!!!
About a month ago I purchased a pair of black leather wedge sandals that are very reminiscent of the Twelfth street Cynthia Vincent sandals that were and still are super popular. They also look very much like these. I was super stoked to have ended up keeping them after seeing The chloe Sevigny version.

Sugar and Spice and everything nice!!! Erin Fetherston does it again. I don't know what it is, but the girl can do no harm in my eyes.I'm a sucker for girly looks and amid all the dark and moody looks coming from every other designer it really is a breath of fresh air.She knows her client and she know what to give them, and she really does keep it consistent. The mime-y influence and the masks are a little random but maybe the whole idea behind the collection is masquerade and who doesn't love getting dressed up?