#1: Wide legged pants: Do double duty; they add the look of curves to slim legs and thighs, and they balance a curvy tummy and hips.
#2: Try a pair of tailored pants to dress up a vintage-y tee.
#3: Sparkly jewels give any outfit a touch of glam.
#4: Wear a belt over a fitted jacket instead of through your belt loops for a cute, modern look.
#5: Layer a track jacket under your blazer for a unique look!
#6: Weat a woven belt low on your hips for a boho effect.
#7: A bold print tote is a quick way to give your outfit some punch!
#8: A menswear vest gets a softer look with a fitted top and jeweled pendant.
#9: A tailored blazer instantly dresses up edgy jeans.
#10: A drop-waist tunic is a trendy way to visually elongate a short midsection.
#11: Super skinny jeans look great under longer tops so you show off yout shape without revealing too much.
#12: Flutter sleeves bare your arms in a subtle, school appropriate way.
#13: A dress over wide-leg pants streamlines hips.
#14: A button-down polo is great for layering over a cami or under a sweater-or both!
#15: Pile on the bangles to make any outfit a little bit funkier.
#16: Add personality to your book bag by safety-pinning on a chain necklace.
#17: Give a layered tunic a more form-fitting shape with a low-slung belt.
#18: Faded jeans that are lighter in front and darker on the sides slim fuller legs.
#19: Peep-toe heels give your basic look a fancier feel.
#20: A trapeze jacket looks as polished as a blazer but has a flirtier vibe.
More to come soon!
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Monday, November 2, 2009
I cannot tell you
how much I admire this here vintage floral summer dress. With the indigo background and pastel floral pattern giving that fresh pop of "Hey, I'm here to leave a classic impression that I am a simple girl!"
Okay, so maybe not that drastic of a greeting, but it surely would give me a friendly vibe if I were to see another girl in this same dress. I would think similarily to that quote. Of course I bagged this piece at yet another flea market vendor in the basement of St.James Middle School during a bazaar festival in downtown Danielson, Connecticut for fifty cents for a full bag larger than me (5'1", 97lbs) to drag back to my friend Desiree's house one night back in the summertime.
I haven't gotten the chance to wear this to school yet, but I definitely plan on it during the next cycle that I am not in shop for Cosmetology.
Today, I got to stay home from school because I had woken up to come to find that the water heater for my shower was broken, and now here I am, sitting on my bed, my hair is a mess, my eyes are tired, barely any clothes on but a long sleeve plain white t-shirt, lisening to sweet Jason Castro's covers of many artists, and left with nothing to do but communicate to others who have stayed home today on MySpace, and blog about this dress.
Counterproductive, I'd say.
Anyway, the neckline of this dress is an odd feature, but strangely it fits my needs for one-of-a-kind vintage. Oh you bet! The sleeves are another strange thing only because vintage style has always been known for taking no heed for the sizes. The love and care for this dress is wonderful, seriously. No stains, rips, missing buttons, etc. Just one well-made, intact dress.
The length of when I had first tried on this dress was a scary site, trust me. It came down to nearly my ankles because of my height, and so with the fear of making one wrong cut to this, I just took miniature safety pins to tuck the rest of the fabric for a small lift at the bottom, and now it is thankfully to just above my knees.
I still wanted a classic vibe to be thrown out there from this piece, and I kept it with only a minor adjustment being made, fair enough. I hope you like!
P.S By the way, I apologize for the lame cell phone quality photograph of this dress, how disappointing, but thanks to Desiree for knocking my Kodak on the hardwood floors from my bed when she was sleeping there.
Okay, so maybe not that drastic of a greeting, but it surely would give me a friendly vibe if I were to see another girl in this same dress. I would think similarily to that quote. Of course I bagged this piece at yet another flea market vendor in the basement of St.James Middle School during a bazaar festival in downtown Danielson, Connecticut for fifty cents for a full bag larger than me (5'1", 97lbs) to drag back to my friend Desiree's house one night back in the summertime.
I haven't gotten the chance to wear this to school yet, but I definitely plan on it during the next cycle that I am not in shop for Cosmetology.
Today, I got to stay home from school because I had woken up to come to find that the water heater for my shower was broken, and now here I am, sitting on my bed, my hair is a mess, my eyes are tired, barely any clothes on but a long sleeve plain white t-shirt, lisening to sweet Jason Castro's covers of many artists, and left with nothing to do but communicate to others who have stayed home today on MySpace, and blog about this dress.
Counterproductive, I'd say.
Anyway, the neckline of this dress is an odd feature, but strangely it fits my needs for one-of-a-kind vintage. Oh you bet! The sleeves are another strange thing only because vintage style has always been known for taking no heed for the sizes. The love and care for this dress is wonderful, seriously. No stains, rips, missing buttons, etc. Just one well-made, intact dress.
The length of when I had first tried on this dress was a scary site, trust me. It came down to nearly my ankles because of my height, and so with the fear of making one wrong cut to this, I just took miniature safety pins to tuck the rest of the fabric for a small lift at the bottom, and now it is thankfully to just above my knees.
I still wanted a classic vibe to be thrown out there from this piece, and I kept it with only a minor adjustment being made, fair enough. I hope you like!
P.S By the way, I apologize for the lame cell phone quality photograph of this dress, how disappointing, but thanks to Desiree for knocking my Kodak on the hardwood floors from my bed when she was sleeping there.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
The September flurry of contentment.
If only there was enough time in one day to live for the days like this one.
I don't see a thing.
Actually, that was just a figure of speech used only to label this post. I am here to discuss my admiration of autumn. See, here is the thing; I enjoy the cooler atmosphere rather than the hot and humid of summer. Don't take that the wrong way and think that I have a distaste for summer because I don't. I appreciate the being out of school for a few months part, the free for all days and nights that are spent with the ones who mean most to you, all of the ice cream, parties, shows, etc.
I just simply feel that my energy runs into me during the fall, something of which I need desperately in any other season. And by which I am almost certain that you can tell that I am from New England, Connecticut to be more specific. And up here we deal with temperatures as low as below fifteen degrees and temperatures as high as one hundred and four degrees. Quite the dramatic change, eh? I really love that about being born and raised up here, you settle for the temperatures that roll along drastically different almost everyday.
And not to forget to mention all of fall's welcomed trends. I adore the leggings, furry boots, neutral colors, empire waisted blouses, ankle boots, peacoats, quarter-length, three quarter-length, long sleeves, etc. Also, Halloween and my birthday run in this season making everything all the more spirited and positive. So here I am looking to have a great fall!
I just simply feel that my energy runs into me during the fall, something of which I need desperately in any other season. And by which I am almost certain that you can tell that I am from New England, Connecticut to be more specific. And up here we deal with temperatures as low as below fifteen degrees and temperatures as high as one hundred and four degrees. Quite the dramatic change, eh? I really love that about being born and raised up here, you settle for the temperatures that roll along drastically different almost everyday.
And not to forget to mention all of fall's welcomed trends. I adore the leggings, furry boots, neutral colors, empire waisted blouses, ankle boots, peacoats, quarter-length, three quarter-length, long sleeves, etc. Also, Halloween and my birthday run in this season making everything all the more spirited and positive. So here I am looking to have a great fall!
Monday, October 19, 2009
The here and will.
Straight out, something has collided with the major positives of my day. Something that has seemingly been less infectious yet has come for it's torture. The jokes on me if anyone is willing to confess for pranking me? Ugh, I suppose that just is not the reality of things.
I am pretty certain that I will be okay though, this was just a few sentences worth of a rant, good night.
I am pretty certain that I will be okay though, this was just a few sentences worth of a rant, good night.
Sunday, October 18, 2009
I'm melting through the churning clock.
I haven't had much time to sit down on my bed and think to myself at all like I use to. Junior year is a little more than a month in and I already have a chocked full schedule running my days for me. Whether it be to see my significant other, close friends, acquaintances, work out, prepare for my next test, assessment, keeping my grades up, whatever it is.
I use to be kept up in this small, forsaken bedroom everyday after school and on the weekends, but what with everything else that has come into play I haven't spent more than a day a week in here. This weekend was different though because I got to spend it with my boyfriend and closest friend. Friday morning I went to school, then we took Stephen's long ass bus ride to his house, movies at six thirty to see Where the Wild Things Are, sleep over at my house, played with my nephew Shane, left for Desiree's house, went on a cleaning spree with Stephen in her bathroom for about three hours, and finally I am back to set myself on another school schedule.
I am in this age where everything is so close, yet so far. I am fifteen (almost sixteen) years in age, no job, no permit, no car, none of that. So all for now that I look forward to is seeing my friends while I still can before Driver's Ed and work takes over. I am both excited & nervous for what my life has in stock for me. My life, I'm assuming, has only yet to get busier. Welcome to the real world!
I use to be kept up in this small, forsaken bedroom everyday after school and on the weekends, but what with everything else that has come into play I haven't spent more than a day a week in here. This weekend was different though because I got to spend it with my boyfriend and closest friend. Friday morning I went to school, then we took Stephen's long ass bus ride to his house, movies at six thirty to see Where the Wild Things Are, sleep over at my house, played with my nephew Shane, left for Desiree's house, went on a cleaning spree with Stephen in her bathroom for about three hours, and finally I am back to set myself on another school schedule.
I am in this age where everything is so close, yet so far. I am fifteen (almost sixteen) years in age, no job, no permit, no car, none of that. So all for now that I look forward to is seeing my friends while I still can before Driver's Ed and work takes over. I am both excited & nervous for what my life has in stock for me. My life, I'm assuming, has only yet to get busier. Welcome to the real world!
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
My entitlement.
My fascination with redheads will never die. I am just like my mother in some ways, and this is definitely one of them. Of course, I am bigger on it than she'll ever know, more than you'll ever know. Although, I have not done much trying when it comes to making myself appear to be a full-blown ginger, that just wasn't meant to be for me.
I can just tell that with my dramatic facial structure that color just would not ever work for me. Never was there a color that I wanted more. I bet you couldn't have guessed if you actually got to know me in person that this is my favorite hair color. Curly redheads might just be my ultimate favorite though.
I am however thinking of getting darker shades of red mixed in with my natural chestnut brown hair. That is the idea that I am and will be going for in the near future.
I can just tell that with my dramatic facial structure that color just would not ever work for me. Never was there a color that I wanted more. I bet you couldn't have guessed if you actually got to know me in person that this is my favorite hair color. Curly redheads might just be my ultimate favorite though.
I am however thinking of getting darker shades of red mixed in with my natural chestnut brown hair. That is the idea that I am and will be going for in the near future.
How to find natural pearl necklaces:
Actually, that was what I was about to ask you. I plan to go out tonight with my mommy to find a matching pair of both a natural classic pearl necklace and bracelet. I am not sure where they are sold, nor do I know what the price of them will cost, but I am on a full on mission to get them both before my junior prom which will be taking place on my sixteenth birthday; November 13th.
I am guessing that the lowest cost of any actual pearl necklaces are around $200, if that. I will go with the lowest if I must, but I would just like to walk into my prom with those babies in all of their glory and radiance.
I am really excited, so I hope my mom brings enough money, or at least a fucking check. I am looking for something along the lines of this and it runs at a price of $405:
I am guessing that the lowest cost of any actual pearl necklaces are around $200, if that. I will go with the lowest if I must, but I would just like to walk into my prom with those babies in all of their glory and radiance.
I am really excited, so I hope my mom brings enough money, or at least a fucking check. I am looking for something along the lines of this and it runs at a price of $405:
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Can I make it there for me?
Laying down in tight jeans isn't the most pleasurable, so I am going to change, then continue with typing out what has been scattered everywhere in my mind lately.
1.) I feel like I keep pausing on what I know and what I need to figure out.
2.) I feel like I keep running in circles. And I cannot stress that saying enough, it is true for me in almost every aspect.
3.) I feel like I am hitting everything on the head.
4.) Sometimes I feel like a few of my friends really aren't the ones I was looking to surround myself with.
5.) From what I have come from to where I have been I feel like I have done the highest possible movement.
6.) Everything has finally stopped spinning.
1.) I feel like I keep pausing on what I know and what I need to figure out.
2.) I feel like I keep running in circles. And I cannot stress that saying enough, it is true for me in almost every aspect.
3.) I feel like I am hitting everything on the head.
4.) Sometimes I feel like a few of my friends really aren't the ones I was looking to surround myself with.
5.) From what I have come from to where I have been I feel like I have done the highest possible movement.
6.) Everything has finally stopped spinning.
(Extended) Dangerous Ballerina.
Read the below information in my older blog about the Dangerous Ballerina line by Nicole Alyse.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
A Sweet Sensation.
If I'm both feeling as if I am one step ahead and one step behind, then do I meet some sort of happy-medium compromise? I am constantly urging myself to take a stand and do what is challenging and difficult to achieve in life. It's tough, but rewarding. The things I work for couldn't make me happier.
Monday, September 28, 2009
Average is the new extravagent.
If you were given everything at your feet, I doubt you'd be satisfied.
Anyway, I think that it is safe to say that I gain inspiration from tons and tons of irrelevant things. Irrelevance is te epitome of divine influence.
I've held it together for this new fierce strength, yet I am weak?
We all have weaknesses and fears, don't we? Then I know it is fairly common to want to build yourself up.
I need to survive this, and of course I will...
I have made it through every difficult time in my life, and I am surely ready to put up with more.
Momentary relief brings me a taste of worthiness in life.
This outfit:
Hm? Well, I must admit, this is one of my more simpler days.
All I have on is my vintage rainbow parka that I picked up at another garage sale.
Anyway, I think that it is safe to say that I gain inspiration from tons and tons of irrelevant things. Irrelevance is te epitome of divine influence.
I've held it together for this new fierce strength, yet I am weak?
We all have weaknesses and fears, don't we? Then I know it is fairly common to want to build yourself up.
I need to survive this, and of course I will...
I have made it through every difficult time in my life, and I am surely ready to put up with more.
Momentary relief brings me a taste of worthiness in life.
This outfit:
Hm? Well, I must admit, this is one of my more simpler days.
All I have on is my vintage rainbow parka that I picked up at another garage sale.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Finding my happy-medium.
All has been well lately, I've figured out a lot of things within a small window of time. Things I either never thought could be thought of, or I just thought were nearly impossible to come to good terms on grasping. I don't think life is limited. I think it provides many lessons, and values, just everything. I cannot push that upon myself or anyone else enough. Life could always be going better, but it can also be going a lot worse than it actually is so I cannot complain. I'm basically here to tell you that I am content with all of the things around me.
I felt utterly beautiful in this outfit, it has much of a summer feel, although I cheated since this was taken by my significant other in late August? Early September? I couldn't imagine who I would be with my taste for fashion, I couldn't. If you met me in person then you would understand that my facial appearance is very much different from anyone else that you've ever witnessed.
I've always been told that I have this "unique beauty" going for me, and that I should not give away what it has to offer.
Here is a more recent self-explanatory outfit.
Floral over-shirt: Garage sale that my significant other picked up.
White under-shirt: My mother bought it, I have no idea where.
Vintage multicolored belt: Flea market downstairs from a fair.
White shorts: Mom picked up from somewhere.
Beaded sandals: Journey's.
Flower necklace: Forever 21.
Friday, September 11, 2009
(Extended) Summer lines.
I apologize for not posting in quite a while now, but I have been wound up with a new beginning as a junior in my high school. Already I'm keeping an open mind and just trying to do my very best to make not only the others around me proud, but myself especially.
Already the homework is piled on, and my classes are crammed into these classrooms that doesn't even seem like it could hold a capacity of over twenty five kids. But anyway, enough about school. This is my time now, and I have some new pieces to share with you from Nicole Alyse's newly infamous line, "Dangerous Ballerina."
Already the homework is piled on, and my classes are crammed into these classrooms that doesn't even seem like it could hold a capacity of over twenty five kids. But anyway, enough about school. This is my time now, and I have some new pieces to share with you from Nicole Alyse's newly infamous line, "Dangerous Ballerina."
Friday, August 21, 2009
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
I'll share my time.
So I am really excited to be posting these new online stores that I have found, others on this list I already knew of.
Check out some of these shopping sites, they may come in handy to you if you love fashion like I do!
I'll try to keep adding to this because this is really nothing, just what I had from memory right upfront.
www.fredflare.com
www.frecklewonder.com
www.etsy.com
www.modcloth.com
www.plasticland.com
www.shanalogic.com
www.nordstrom.com
stores.shopintuition.com/StoreFront.bok
www.udresses.com/home.php?cat=4
www.lj-fashionhouse.com
Check out some of these shopping sites, they may come in handy to you if you love fashion like I do!
I'll try to keep adding to this because this is really nothing, just what I had from memory right upfront.
www.fredflare.com
www.frecklewonder.com
www.etsy.com
www.modcloth.com
www.plasticland.com
www.shanalogic.com
www.nordstrom.com
stores.shopintuition.com/StoreFront.bok
www.udresses.com/home.php?cat=4
www.lj-fashionhouse.com
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Dangerous Ballerina.
A fashion icon of mine has been a favorite for over a year and a half now, she goes by Nicole Alyse. Check out her new online store!
Some features:
Click here for her online store!
Some features:
Click here for her online store!
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Can you relate?
From Heather: 1. I see that you live in Connecticut, were you born and raised here or are you a transplant? Born and raised!
2. How would you describe your personality? I'm really just a huge lover, affectionate, simplistic, complex, sarcastic, creative, etc. I'm anything but a tempest, oh please.
3. When you started photography how old were you? I actually only recently started at the age of thirteen. But to be completely honest, my camera isn't anything special. I'm waiting until Christmas this this year so my mom can purchase me a Nikon and all kinds of lens.
4. What inspires you? Love definitely inspires me, nature, photographs of anything really. People of course are a good chunk of influence throughout my entire life.
5. Besides photography do you have any other passions? Working with hair, makeup, and clothing. And I even secretly enjoy singing, I am very in tune.
6. Do you consider yourself fashionable or a ‘fashionista’? I’d never call myself either. I don’t seek out to follow any trends or make sure I know any designers new lines religiously. I’m not a fashion snob, and never will be one. I just simply love clothes; Buying them, wearing them, dressing someone else in them, designing them, and reconstructing them.
7. Favorite designers? Betsey Johnson, Juicy Couture, Chloe, Michael Kors and Moschino.
8. High fashion labels or indie brands? Independent brands are more for me, but I can support high fashion also.
9. Favorite model? I can't say that I have a favorite model, but if I MUST choose, then definitely Dita Von Teese.
11. Favorite season to dress in? I love to dress out of season if anything. But I can't choose one specific season that I prefer to dress in. I'm a New England girl!
12. How many tattoos do you have? None yet, I have to wait a couple more years.
13. Piercings? I have my gauges, cartiledge, and lip. I use to have seven holes in my ear, and five in the other, but I decided to take those out. They really were unnecessary to me. Plus, I am currently waiting on my belly button which will be getting done this November.
14. What are you favorite shopspots in NYC? I honestly don't shop in NYC.
15. Favorite restaurants? Bertucci's is two thumbs up for me.
16. Quote you live by: I have a new quote refered to myself everyday basically, not just one. Lately it has been the one I say to myself all the time, "I'm alive, and still surviving." Just simple enough to keep handy in my brain.
17. The Face Hunter stops you and takes your photo, what are you wearing? Probably my floral high waisted skirt, dark green ruffled and scrunched leggings, beaded sandals, and a gold solid top. Accessories would go along with this also, but I'm not sure which piece?
18. Who is your favorite celeb style wise? Dita Von Teese. I don't appreciate celebrities like I appreciate her.
19. Define beauty: If I don’t care for someone’s personality, it doesn’t matter how attractive you are, I won’t be able to find you beautiful. The only beauty that counts is found on the inside of a person; it’s also the only beauty that really lasts.
20. What would inspired you to publish a book? All of how I've come to establish who I am more than anything, then of course my life in general, and it's running course of changes at a constant.
I. Where do you see yourself and photography 5 yrs from now? I see it becoming just a hobby more so than a career. I would like it to be a known thing for just me and my significant other to post my work framed onto white walls.
II. Favorite item in closet right now? I couldn't tell you.
III. When do you feel your best? In my signature dress style with messy hair. I don't like to appear "too done up." That or when I am bumming around the house in a band t-shirt, and Stephen's sweats. When I'm outdoors, when I'm with Stephen, when I'm in my soothing bubble bath, etc.
IV. No.1 fashion rule. Don’t follow trends. If you’re wearing something just because you see it in a magazine or on a celebrity, it’s going to show. Wear clothes you like and feel good in; you’re confidence will out shine any ring and you won’t even need accessories to turn heads.
V. What do you normally build your look around? I built my look all around my mood, and can’t match too much but can’t be completely thrown together in the dark. OCD, I know.
VI. Like to listen to: Nature, and as for music, I really enjoy Indie, Acoustic, Post-Hardcore, Grindcore, and Hardcore.
VII. What are some places you have visited on your road trips? Which one was your favorite? I really liked New York out of anywhere else that I've been. The only other places I have traveled were basically towards the south, and I'm not a fan of that.
VIII. What city you have never visited that you would love to. Paris of course.
IX. Favorite thrift stores? Goodwill or Salvation Army.
X. I cannot live without: My lover.
XI. My idol(s) are/is __________________, because ______________. Anyone who doesn’t settle for second best; who is doing what they love, regardless of their living situations; who’s passion out weighs their logic. It’s the only way to truly live.
2. How would you describe your personality? I'm really just a huge lover, affectionate, simplistic, complex, sarcastic, creative, etc. I'm anything but a tempest, oh please.
3. When you started photography how old were you? I actually only recently started at the age of thirteen. But to be completely honest, my camera isn't anything special. I'm waiting until Christmas this this year so my mom can purchase me a Nikon and all kinds of lens.
4. What inspires you? Love definitely inspires me, nature, photographs of anything really. People of course are a good chunk of influence throughout my entire life.
5. Besides photography do you have any other passions? Working with hair, makeup, and clothing. And I even secretly enjoy singing, I am very in tune.
6. Do you consider yourself fashionable or a ‘fashionista’? I’d never call myself either. I don’t seek out to follow any trends or make sure I know any designers new lines religiously. I’m not a fashion snob, and never will be one. I just simply love clothes; Buying them, wearing them, dressing someone else in them, designing them, and reconstructing them.
7. Favorite designers? Betsey Johnson, Juicy Couture, Chloe, Michael Kors and Moschino.
8. High fashion labels or indie brands? Independent brands are more for me, but I can support high fashion also.
9. Favorite model? I can't say that I have a favorite model, but if I MUST choose, then definitely Dita Von Teese.
11. Favorite season to dress in? I love to dress out of season if anything. But I can't choose one specific season that I prefer to dress in. I'm a New England girl!
12. How many tattoos do you have? None yet, I have to wait a couple more years.
13. Piercings? I have my gauges, cartiledge, and lip. I use to have seven holes in my ear, and five in the other, but I decided to take those out. They really were unnecessary to me. Plus, I am currently waiting on my belly button which will be getting done this November.
14. What are you favorite shopspots in NYC? I honestly don't shop in NYC.
15. Favorite restaurants? Bertucci's is two thumbs up for me.
16. Quote you live by: I have a new quote refered to myself everyday basically, not just one. Lately it has been the one I say to myself all the time, "I'm alive, and still surviving." Just simple enough to keep handy in my brain.
17. The Face Hunter stops you and takes your photo, what are you wearing? Probably my floral high waisted skirt, dark green ruffled and scrunched leggings, beaded sandals, and a gold solid top. Accessories would go along with this also, but I'm not sure which piece?
18. Who is your favorite celeb style wise? Dita Von Teese. I don't appreciate celebrities like I appreciate her.
19. Define beauty: If I don’t care for someone’s personality, it doesn’t matter how attractive you are, I won’t be able to find you beautiful. The only beauty that counts is found on the inside of a person; it’s also the only beauty that really lasts.
20. What would inspired you to publish a book? All of how I've come to establish who I am more than anything, then of course my life in general, and it's running course of changes at a constant.
I. Where do you see yourself and photography 5 yrs from now? I see it becoming just a hobby more so than a career. I would like it to be a known thing for just me and my significant other to post my work framed onto white walls.
II. Favorite item in closet right now? I couldn't tell you.
III. When do you feel your best? In my signature dress style with messy hair. I don't like to appear "too done up." That or when I am bumming around the house in a band t-shirt, and Stephen's sweats. When I'm outdoors, when I'm with Stephen, when I'm in my soothing bubble bath, etc.
IV. No.1 fashion rule. Don’t follow trends. If you’re wearing something just because you see it in a magazine or on a celebrity, it’s going to show. Wear clothes you like and feel good in; you’re confidence will out shine any ring and you won’t even need accessories to turn heads.
V. What do you normally build your look around? I built my look all around my mood, and can’t match too much but can’t be completely thrown together in the dark. OCD, I know.
VI. Like to listen to: Nature, and as for music, I really enjoy Indie, Acoustic, Post-Hardcore, Grindcore, and Hardcore.
VII. What are some places you have visited on your road trips? Which one was your favorite? I really liked New York out of anywhere else that I've been. The only other places I have traveled were basically towards the south, and I'm not a fan of that.
VIII. What city you have never visited that you would love to. Paris of course.
IX. Favorite thrift stores? Goodwill or Salvation Army.
X. I cannot live without: My lover.
XI. My idol(s) are/is __________________, because ______________. Anyone who doesn’t settle for second best; who is doing what they love, regardless of their living situations; who’s passion out weighs their logic. It’s the only way to truly live.
Piecing the obvious.
From Heather: This dress that Emma Watson has on carries a lot of nice features. And first off that I need to mention is the beautiful color coral of this dress. I really admire the width of the straps because I know that I can handle thin straps and all, but I would really prefer thicker straps for one reason. The wider the straps, the smaller your shoulders will appear. I am a fan of anything that can try to shorten the width of my shoulders, I don't know about the rest of you.
Then we have the cute accessory of that rose put onto the middle, yet it isn't an "overdue it" type of rose. The black mini corset around the waist really gives Emma's shape and definition. And again, still it isn't an accessory to an outfit where you find it to be very overpowering. Lastly with the dress, we have the ruffles that kind of gives you that fairytale feel. I love how silky and shiny the whole dress appears, and with ruffles, it'll stand out even more. It is very classy, nothing short, nothing too revealing, everything is just right. And Emma looks great! Obviously the necklace is kept light, long, and simple, but it can still catch attention.
Then we have the cute accessory of that rose put onto the middle, yet it isn't an "overdue it" type of rose. The black mini corset around the waist really gives Emma's shape and definition. And again, still it isn't an accessory to an outfit where you find it to be very overpowering. Lastly with the dress, we have the ruffles that kind of gives you that fairytale feel. I love how silky and shiny the whole dress appears, and with ruffles, it'll stand out even more. It is very classy, nothing short, nothing too revealing, everything is just right. And Emma looks great! Obviously the necklace is kept light, long, and simple, but it can still catch attention.
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Revolutions.
I've got myself feeling poetic tonight, and it makes for a good night.
But your mouth never stopped it's repetition, you mind never crashed, your eyes never shut, your legs never came to a hault, you continually fixed yourself for either the world around you or the you around you, your hair never stopped whipping around, your style was the question of another's judgement, your neck never stopped turning, your actions always came before your thoughts, your selfish defiance..
Your body, soul, and mind are one. Mine is the same..
So do you really think you know better?
This is your ticket out, the way you are forgiven because you are just like everyone else and we all repeat one another.
Competition is shit. I have known what that all once felt like.
Competition only exists against yourself, it says that you control the bi-product in competition against others.
This is the organic decaying matter that is us as a creation of something.
This is the curiousity that has never died.
But your mouth never stopped it's repetition, you mind never crashed, your eyes never shut, your legs never came to a hault, you continually fixed yourself for either the world around you or the you around you, your hair never stopped whipping around, your style was the question of another's judgement, your neck never stopped turning, your actions always came before your thoughts, your selfish defiance..
Your body, soul, and mind are one. Mine is the same..
So do you really think you know better?
This is your ticket out, the way you are forgiven because you are just like everyone else and we all repeat one another.
Competition is shit. I have known what that all once felt like.
Competition only exists against yourself, it says that you control the bi-product in competition against others.
This is the organic decaying matter that is us as a creation of something.
This is the curiousity that has never died.
What do you reach for?
What is your current obsession?
I actually have no personal obsessions because I've learned that through having obsessions, you tend to be and make others perceive you as being unhealthy. I learned that there is absolutely no need to have any sort of obsession.
What is your weirdest obsession?
Read what I had just mentioned above. ^
What are you wearing today?
I am wearing my vintage looking necklace with a bunch of metal flowers bordered with gold. My new low v-cut spaghetti strap floral print tunic, paired with some simple white shorts and my beaded zip-up sandals. It really is a brilliant outfit if you see it in person.
What's for dinner?
I believe my brother and his girlfriend are cooking up some raviollis.
What's the last thing you bought?
Well, normally I don't buy anything myself considering that I have no money. But my mom last bought me all of my new school clothes.
What do you think about the person who tagged you?
Nobody has tagged me yet, I just made this blogspot.
That question about a fully furnished, paid-for house that everyone answers with 'Paris' or 'New York'.
I never dreamed about living in either places, but I guess you could say I am rather humiliated by this cozy ranch home that I live in with the rest of my family. Nothing special, at all. Just simple really.
What is your must-have item for summer?
I must must must have my SPF 70 sunscreen by Neutrogena, and the famous AIR CONDITIONING.
If you could go anywhere in the world for the next hour, where would it be?
I'm thinking Paris deserves a visit by another fan!
Who do you want to meet right now?
To meet? Oh goodness, probably Dita Von Teese. I admire her burlesque dancing skills, and style. Her personality seems to fit her and what she does very well, it is quite the inspiration.
What is your favourite piece of clothing from your own closet?
I really could not tell you that one because I don't have a favorite piece.
What is your dream job?
My dream job is to actually become a dental hygienist and NOT A COSMETOLOGIST like I am going to school for.
What's your favourite magazine?
My favorite has got to be NYLON. It features a lot of the more "unrealistic" or "surreal" in it.
What do you consider a fashion faux-pas?
I don't really have a strong distaste for anything that has to do with fashion. I try to make everything work that I like, as does everyone else, right?
Describe your personal style.
I would like to say I'm that bookish vintage feminine if you will.
What are you going to do after this?
I haven't really thought about that, maybe I'll go for a walk.
Three styling tips that always work for you:
1. Always over-dress for the occasion.
2. Allowing variety of the sorts.
3. Cardigans fix a multitude of sins.
What are you proud of?
I am proud of the person that I am progressing to be, because I can't truly say that I have finished. I'll never be done learning, discovering, and growing as a person.
What do you see outside your window?
It is pitch dark outside this big ole window.
What is your favorite color?
My favorite color tends to be any type of purple. Whether it be the simple lavender shades, or even in the royal family.
What is your weakness?
My weakness has got to be apologies and sincerity. I'm a sweet lover for words so any sort of complimenting can really get to me also.
What animal would you be?
I would really like to live a day as a fish, any kind. I'm really interested with sea life.
What would you like to learn how to do?
If I had the time, and patience, then I would love to learn how to cook/bake. I never had an act for that, never much of a "passion" for it, but hey! Isn't it something time consuming and entertaining to try?
What do you want to never happen in life?
Well, I wouldn't want nothing to happen. That would be horrible, if there really was such a possibility as nothing existing.
What is on your bedside table?
A paper cup filled with what was milk for my Nilla wafers, a large ruby candle, a pink mini fan, a beautiful beaded white lamp, a dried up smooshed starfish that my significant other found along our walk at 2am at the beach, a white candle in a cute candle holder, and an incense burner.
What was your favorite children's book?
I'm not sure, I can't remember actually.
What did you want to be as a child?
I believe I wanted to be a veterinarian?
What did you dream about last night?
Oddly enough, I had a light on and off sleep pattern the other night, so I didn't have any dreams that I can remember.
Which do you prefer, day or night?
I can really do fine with both, it just depends on a lot of things.
What would you like to get your hands on right now?
Stephen, my significant other.
What is your must-have of the moment?
More Nilla wafers of course, ha.
What's your favorite tea flavor?
Rhubarb tea!
What are you looking forward to?
Sunday night being spent with Stephen, and then our trip to Lake Compounce for a day with my mother.
I actually have no personal obsessions because I've learned that through having obsessions, you tend to be and make others perceive you as being unhealthy. I learned that there is absolutely no need to have any sort of obsession.
What is your weirdest obsession?
Read what I had just mentioned above. ^
What are you wearing today?
I am wearing my vintage looking necklace with a bunch of metal flowers bordered with gold. My new low v-cut spaghetti strap floral print tunic, paired with some simple white shorts and my beaded zip-up sandals. It really is a brilliant outfit if you see it in person.
What's for dinner?
I believe my brother and his girlfriend are cooking up some raviollis.
What's the last thing you bought?
Well, normally I don't buy anything myself considering that I have no money. But my mom last bought me all of my new school clothes.
What do you think about the person who tagged you?
Nobody has tagged me yet, I just made this blogspot.
That question about a fully furnished, paid-for house that everyone answers with 'Paris' or 'New York'.
I never dreamed about living in either places, but I guess you could say I am rather humiliated by this cozy ranch home that I live in with the rest of my family. Nothing special, at all. Just simple really.
What is your must-have item for summer?
I must must must have my SPF 70 sunscreen by Neutrogena, and the famous AIR CONDITIONING.
If you could go anywhere in the world for the next hour, where would it be?
I'm thinking Paris deserves a visit by another fan!
Who do you want to meet right now?
To meet? Oh goodness, probably Dita Von Teese. I admire her burlesque dancing skills, and style. Her personality seems to fit her and what she does very well, it is quite the inspiration.
What is your favourite piece of clothing from your own closet?
I really could not tell you that one because I don't have a favorite piece.
What is your dream job?
My dream job is to actually become a dental hygienist and NOT A COSMETOLOGIST like I am going to school for.
What's your favourite magazine?
My favorite has got to be NYLON. It features a lot of the more "unrealistic" or "surreal" in it.
What do you consider a fashion faux-pas?
I don't really have a strong distaste for anything that has to do with fashion. I try to make everything work that I like, as does everyone else, right?
Describe your personal style.
I would like to say I'm that bookish vintage feminine if you will.
What are you going to do after this?
I haven't really thought about that, maybe I'll go for a walk.
Three styling tips that always work for you:
1. Always over-dress for the occasion.
2. Allowing variety of the sorts.
3. Cardigans fix a multitude of sins.
What are you proud of?
I am proud of the person that I am progressing to be, because I can't truly say that I have finished. I'll never be done learning, discovering, and growing as a person.
What do you see outside your window?
It is pitch dark outside this big ole window.
What is your favorite color?
My favorite color tends to be any type of purple. Whether it be the simple lavender shades, or even in the royal family.
What is your weakness?
My weakness has got to be apologies and sincerity. I'm a sweet lover for words so any sort of complimenting can really get to me also.
What animal would you be?
I would really like to live a day as a fish, any kind. I'm really interested with sea life.
What would you like to learn how to do?
If I had the time, and patience, then I would love to learn how to cook/bake. I never had an act for that, never much of a "passion" for it, but hey! Isn't it something time consuming and entertaining to try?
What do you want to never happen in life?
Well, I wouldn't want nothing to happen. That would be horrible, if there really was such a possibility as nothing existing.
What is on your bedside table?
A paper cup filled with what was milk for my Nilla wafers, a large ruby candle, a pink mini fan, a beautiful beaded white lamp, a dried up smooshed starfish that my significant other found along our walk at 2am at the beach, a white candle in a cute candle holder, and an incense burner.
What was your favorite children's book?
I'm not sure, I can't remember actually.
What did you want to be as a child?
I believe I wanted to be a veterinarian?
What did you dream about last night?
Oddly enough, I had a light on and off sleep pattern the other night, so I didn't have any dreams that I can remember.
Which do you prefer, day or night?
I can really do fine with both, it just depends on a lot of things.
What would you like to get your hands on right now?
Stephen, my significant other.
What is your must-have of the moment?
More Nilla wafers of course, ha.
What's your favorite tea flavor?
Rhubarb tea!
What are you looking forward to?
Sunday night being spent with Stephen, and then our trip to Lake Compounce for a day with my mother.
Meet Me in Paris.
From Heather: Today I found myself to be independent, free on a Saturday afternoon with my parents both out for dinner and a concert. My brothers were at the house drinking and getting drunk with one another, just being obnoxious in general. Without a doubt, I knew I had to get out of there, so I grabbed my z650 Kodak, Matrix phone, Twisted Tea, and Betseyville bag, and was on my way down the long quaint road that I live on. It was full of golden sunshine considering that it was around 5:30pm when I had left.
I hadn't even walked for five minutes when I just had to stop, set my camera up, and take photos of me in this lovely outfit. There is truthfully a lot to say about this top that I recently bought at Charlotte Russe last Wednesday. You know how sometimes you can just sense that something on a hanger will fit to your body type absolutely perfectly? Well, this is one of those rare gems for me. No longer did I need to shovel through the racks looking for an XS, when a S was right there! I tried it one in the fitting room just to be sure, and what do you know? It looked fabulous! The sleeves of this are quarter lengths, and they flow out like wings (sort of making it appear that I am an angel, ha!) Then we have the crochet/lace halfway on the ribcage and necklace all the way to the back and around.
The material isn't exactly soft, it is almost like itty bitty cringles. And the length really makes it perfect to wear with shorts, jeans, cutoffs, capris, or even leggings. What really tickles my fancy is how this happens to be really one of the very few white tops that ACTUALLY works well against my fair skin.
And of course here we have those two necklaces that I recently bought. The owl one is from Charlotte Russe, and it really kind of pulls together any outfit I wish to wear. It isn't a very large pendant or anything, but it is just so adorable. I was also a fan of the eiffel tower with rhinestones when I saw it at Forever 21. Ah, how I love cheap jewelry, sometimes it really doesn't matter of the price.
And to top it all off, the beaded sandals. They're my new favorite. Five layers of straps full of just colorful and decorative beads make fun for any outfit. It gives a down to earth summer feel. They really just explain themselves, see?
I hadn't even walked for five minutes when I just had to stop, set my camera up, and take photos of me in this lovely outfit. There is truthfully a lot to say about this top that I recently bought at Charlotte Russe last Wednesday. You know how sometimes you can just sense that something on a hanger will fit to your body type absolutely perfectly? Well, this is one of those rare gems for me. No longer did I need to shovel through the racks looking for an XS, when a S was right there! I tried it one in the fitting room just to be sure, and what do you know? It looked fabulous! The sleeves of this are quarter lengths, and they flow out like wings (sort of making it appear that I am an angel, ha!) Then we have the crochet/lace halfway on the ribcage and necklace all the way to the back and around.
The material isn't exactly soft, it is almost like itty bitty cringles. And the length really makes it perfect to wear with shorts, jeans, cutoffs, capris, or even leggings. What really tickles my fancy is how this happens to be really one of the very few white tops that ACTUALLY works well against my fair skin.
And of course here we have those two necklaces that I recently bought. The owl one is from Charlotte Russe, and it really kind of pulls together any outfit I wish to wear. It isn't a very large pendant or anything, but it is just so adorable. I was also a fan of the eiffel tower with rhinestones when I saw it at Forever 21. Ah, how I love cheap jewelry, sometimes it really doesn't matter of the price.
And to top it all off, the beaded sandals. They're my new favorite. Five layers of straps full of just colorful and decorative beads make fun for any outfit. It gives a down to earth summer feel. They really just explain themselves, see?
Betsey Johnson-tarian.
From Heather: I can easily say that I admire Betsey Johnson's work as a whole. I see that she expresses her imagination through her work of designing clothes, handbags, etc. Despite some of her more "obnoxious" themes, for some reason the print on this bag really attracted me.
My first reaction was, "Oh, now what would I wear to go along with this?" But now I've realized that I can stop thinking so hard and become less determined on perfecting the black and white polka dot print and mustard yellow bows to match something in my wardrobe. This bag is actually an older model, so I bought it a lot cheaper than expected. They usually run in the two or even three hundreds, but I found it for one hundred and ten dollars!
I was really excited about the size of the bag almost more than any other part of the bag. I'm really a girl looking for her space, so this did it for me. I also found the gold lightening bolt zipper to be a really cute and signature detail on any Betsey Johnson handbag. And honestly, I use to have a distaste for gold, but I'm learning to open up more to certain colors that I use to have a different feel for a couple years back.
So yeah, this bag is a new favorite to my wardrobe, I hope you enjoy it.
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