Treasures:

Is it bad that, if asked to make a list, Thrifting would definitely be in my top hobbies? Oh, but at least I know all you bloggers can relate. It's like treasure hunting. So so satisfying.

Some of my recent thrift finds:



The shoes were both found second hand in Amsterdam- and yes, Dutch thrift stores are the dream you imagine they might be. Heartbreaking, the things I had to leave behind in the name of making weight on my luggage.



The woven and leather bag I found at a garage sale by my house- it's a bit dark and dirty on the bottom, but I haven't figured out how to clean it without ruining the leather, so I just use it all the same anyway.


This is I think a belt, but I wear it as a necklace. A very, very heavy necklace. I can now empathize with Mr. T.


And this bag, I cannot take credit for. My lovely friend Melina found it and mailed it to me from Chicago, because (and I vaguely quote: it reminded her of something an old Jewish lady in New York would own, so of course she thought of me. And she was right. I heart it so hard. Particularly the tiny change purse, attached by a thin gold chain to the purse itself, and the accompanying mirror and case. I nearly hyperventilated when I opened the package. Ohmygodbestfriendever. Read More......

Cranial Accessories:

(Alternately: "You've got a lot of shit on your head.")

In the market for a good LV bunny ear alternative? Then check out the no-more-reasonably-priced Benoit Missolin:


I sense a DIY coming on, particularly in the form of the black floppy number in the top right. Because I'm just not in a place in my life where I can spend $234 on a headband. Eye candy and copyright infringement inspiration purposes only, here. Read More......

Will you V Mine:

Sweet-looking girl giving bitchface. Nothing better.

V Magazine scans from WWD. Read More......

Pretty Shiny Things:

Spent some time at the nature and science museum yesterday. Possible new career #32: Gemologist?



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Sweats:

I'm so obsessed with sweatshirt jersey. I just want to make everything out of it- blankets, pillows, cocktail dresses, fancy shorts, slippers. I have a long to-do list, but it's worth it because sweatshirt jersey makes everything better.




So gorgeous! I may have to make another version of my sweatshirt poncho that's more tailored, like this.

Photos from Jak & Jil. Read More......

I'll Get Dressed If I Want To:

So, I absolutely have to get dressed every day. No matter what I'm doing. I love the idea of spending all day in my PJs, but no matter how lazy a day I'm having, around 11 AM I feel the pull of my closet. Otherwise, I just feel so... unprepared? slovenly? I don't know. I have all kinds of weird compulsions that could use some psychological nancy drew work, but for now, I just try and find the compromise between them and life as regular people live it. Like finding clothes that are comfy enough to be pajamas, while still acceptable to go out in.

So, on that note, meet the Jeffrey Monteiro Spring '10 lookbook:




I want all of this. The colors, the cut, the soft material. I would wear all of this, every day and every night. Jeffrey Monteiro, please be mine.

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Menswear:

Phew! I have just had the absolute craziest six weeks, and they went by in a rush and ended with a thump, and now I can breath again.

So I'm going to unwind with some imaginary dress up again, made all the more imaginary by being actual menswear:



Apparently, the male version of myself isn't so crazy with color either. I'm going to have to challenge myself soon to a week of bright outfits, I think. And to do so, I'm going to have to borrow from my friends closets (Hi Jess!).

Meanwhile, does anyone know any good style/outfit blogs created by an actual guy? The only one I really have in my regular blog rotation right now is the fantastic Getting Beat Like You Stole Something, and I wouldn't mind discovering a few others.

Row by row from top left: Flannel shirt, AE; Vest, no longer available from Brown's; Long sleeved T, Gap; Bag, Nike; Rubber Nixon watch, Tilly's; Grey Levi's cutoffs, Tilly's; Grey button-down, Tilly's: Lace-up boots, Aldo; Pointy boots, Aldo; Scarf, Gap; Tennis shoes, Aldo; Skinny jean, Pacsun; Read More......

You say neurosis, I say psychosis:

Me: Oh hey Lauren, what are you working on?



Me: Just making nipple pasties. Why do you ask?

Me: Sometimes it's important to ask the hard hitting questions.

Me: Well, can we talk about this later? I'm up to my ears in eyelash glue and tassels right now, and I haven't even started on the brocade hand cuffs yet.


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Hey hey hey, I love cream and black and gray:

And I also love rhyming.
Just doing some window shopping. Meet my imaginary wardrobe:

I need to branch out of my color palate a little more. That is why I included cream! Yes, I'm a risk taker.


Clockwise from top left: Extra-soft Beige Cashmere Long Scarf - Forzieri; Miu Miu Wool-blend fringed cardigan, Net-A-Porter; Lutz & Patmos Padded Cardigan, La Garconne; Stripe Sweat Beanie Hat, Topshop; Splendid Cap-sleeve jersey body suit, Net-A-Porter; 3.1 Phillip Lim Lace-detailed leather gloves, Net-A-Porter; Bunny Sweater, French Connection; Leather Triangle Skirt, Topshop; 3.1 Phillip Lim Sequined-back Black Marabou Jacket, Net-A-Porter. Read More......

I have a problem:

The fact that I love this Opening Ceremony coat so so much makes me think that maybe I've lived in the wild wild west (wiki wiki wah!) for too long. Please call me on it immediately if anyone sees me sporting Kokopelli jewelry or decorating my home with dream catchers, because I think I might be heading in that direction. Read More......

Night Animals:

Hey, remember this mood board? Of course you do. You probably wrote about it in your diary. It was a big day in your life, I know.

Anyway, here are some previews of the shoot that said mood board was for:





I came up with the idea and styled the shoot, although you can't see much of the wardrobe styling anyway thanks to the big hair and coats, and there was only so much on-set fidgeting that could be done thanks to the seriously abominable weather conditions.

The model was so hardcore. It was nineteen degrees out, with snow on the ground, and not only did she not complain, but she rocked it. Please note, the weather was not planned. In fact, we did it early in the year so that we WOULDN'T have to torture a model this way. But fate conspired against us.

The rest of the spread will be up in a new online zine, coming out at the end of the month! Read More......

B!

1. Hi, I'm back!

2. I added some links, finally. But it's still a WIP- I'm sure I'm leaving out some blogs that I love. So let me know if you want to be up there, or trade links or what have you.

3. Amsterdam was nasty:

Nasty like a fox. In a good way. It was amazing and gorgeous and charming, is what I'm saying.




Click below for more photos!









Frankly, I'm surprised I came back.
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092509:

Oh you guys. I miss you already!

I actually haven't left yet. Turns out being hyper-prepared entails both getting up hella early, and also already having all your shit together from the night before. So I have some spare minutes for some breakfast and blogging.

Anyway, apparently it really is fall out- nothing like coming back from Florida to 38 degrees. So, I am armed accordingly:



With my best bitchface. This particular bitchface is getting ready to show fall what's what. Bring it. On.

Because yeah, fine, it's cold out. But at least now I get to break out the sweatshirt poncho and fringe jacket again. You hear that fall? I ain't runnin'. Read More......

Be Back Soon:

Sorry for the Very Bad Blogging- I'm back from Florida but am leaving for Amsterdam this very hour. Ahhh!

I leave you with this: Dam Style.

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Even As I Left Florida:

You can't go home again, but damned if you aren't obliged to visit from time to time.

Quick weekend trip to Merritt Island, Florida this past weekend to see family. I grew up overseas, moving from place to place a lot, but I always had family in Merritt Island, so it was something of a constant for me.





More occasionally macabre image-heaviness below.



I used to use the abundant Spanish moss to make wigs and clothing. Looking at it now, the thought of that makes my eyes immediately start watering with allergies. Oh, youth.

I also played in this graveyard a lot. That sounds all weird and goth, but it's right by my grandparents house, and I guess it wasn't playing so much as wandering around. Not exactly a place for tag, but still pretty.









One thing that I love about Florida, besides the sweltering heat that is probably the only time I feel warmth actually permeating my bones, is the way everything is grown over and swallowed by ferns and foliage. It's a nice reminder that nature always, always wins, and all we're doing is fighting it off for as long as we can hold out.





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Moody:

Thought I'd post this mood board for a project I'm working on:


To be revealed!

PS Man, it has been collage-y up in here lately. I'll curb that soon. Maybe. Read More......

Spring 1:

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Ctrl C Ctrl V

Just mucking around in my image folder and making collages.


Can you tell I'm not really feeling fall yet? I'm not quite done with roots and sunshine. But I'm trying.

Images, not in order, from Luxirare, Atlantis Home, Ffffound, The Sartorialist, The New York Times, Design Sponge Online, and I'm not quite sure. Read More......

Not At Your Age:

Well, I just reorganized my schedule, and it seems the only beverage I will be consuming for the next month and a half is caffeine! I have a lot of shit to do, is what I'm saying.

At least if it prematurely ages me, I can look forward to The Old Ladies' Rebellion:





As someone who has been graying since the age of 13, I totally dig this. Link your grandmas!

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I'm down with O.P.P.:

As in Other People's Posts. Why, what did you think it stood for?

• Lulu has hunted down and posted Episode 2 of Season 2 of The Rachel Zoe project. Go here to get it while it's hot.
  

• Iro, discovered on Haute World:

I love this lookbook. Read her whole run down of the store and check out some
more hot looks here.

• Check out these style files! There are tons. It's like visual candy. My favorites:

Found on Ana Lee via Gala Darling. Read More......

Lazy Sunday

Instead of getting things done, I am playing with scraps of fabric.



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And Many More:

Dear lovely friends:

Thank you. It was, dare I say, the Best Birthday Ever.

And teaser: I have a really cool project I've been working on that I will share with everyone soon! Read More......

This or that:

Okay, lets have a vote:


The yellow canvas heels, or the red wingtipped boots?
Now that I see them together, it seems like I have an unrealized urge to dress like Ronald McDonald. Whatevs, I'm cool with that. Read More......