The Queen Josephine

Burn Out The Day, Burn Out The Night

2011-05-10T14:05:00.000-07:00

I can't get over how amazing this is.

high schoolers in 1969, Life Magazine, via Bellini Soiree

In This Business For Terror

2011-04-08T13:43:00.000-07:00

Marni FW10

Jeffrey Campbell via Nasty Gal

I'm honestly not the biggest fan of this shoe, so I doubt I would buy the Marni version or the knock-off, but I just noticed this today and I've been thinking about knock-offs a lot lately, so I thought I'd post it. Clearly, the Marni version is higher quality and looks nicer. Whether this is worth a $500-600 price premium over the knock-offs is up to the shopper, though. And, not that this is out of the ordinary for Jeffrey Campbell by any means, but this knock-off is just SO blatant.

I have been dying for a PS1 bag, but there's no way I could shell out $1500 for a purse. However, I could probably cough up $100-200 for a "replica." But is this unethical? Is it unethical to charge thousands of dollars for a purse and then be offended when people try to offer a similar version for less? And are flat-out replicas (like bags from Hong Kong that literally say PS1 replica bag) worse than knock-offs that are better disguised, slightly more different from the original, and don't mention the original designer? And beyond intellectual property, if I order a bag from Hong Kong, is it still unethical because it was more than likely produced in a sweat shop?

I understand that the Proenza Schouler will be of better quality make and materials, but that doesn't change my college student budget, so I'm somewhat conflicted. Thoughts?

Rebel, Rebel You've Torn Your Dress

2011-03-30T13:15:00.000-07:00

Just posted to the Nasty Gal Facebook... to die for.

That Sly Come Hither Stare

2011-03-25T19:32:00.000-07:00

I NEED $800 so I can get these (as you can see, I had my bank statement open in the other tab - I checked!). Unfortunately, I think my landlord would be a little upset if I didn't pay my April rent, though. So I guess I NEED to find a cheaper version of those boots. And maybe save up for the jacket because it's fuckin perfect.

both from All Saints

Don't Let Em Pick Guitars And Drive Old Trucks

2011-03-25T11:13:00.000-07:00

GypsySun Vintage and the thrill of the hunt

Can't wait for this summer.

Engine Is Roaring And Roads Are Steaming

2011-03-24T21:45:00.000-07:00

Lucky, March 2011

We've Lost Our Good Old Mama

2011-03-20T15:47:00.000-07:00

Guinevere van Seenus - Vogue Italia March 2011 by Tim Walker

Vogue US sucks :(

Everywhere I Hear The Sound Of Marching, Charging Feet

2011-03-19T16:42:00.000-07:00

True Grit (2010) vs. DSquared FW 2011

You Know All The Rules By Now And The Fire From The Ice

2011-03-17T18:53:00.000-07:00

absolutely, positively stunning

Mara Hoffman FW 11

A Shooting Star Has Crossed My Land

2011-03-13T23:23:00.000-07:00

Get ready for summer, people!

My Favorite Flavor, Cherry Red

2011-03-08T20:24:00.000-08:00

aint nothin like a nice Snow White ruby lip in the winter - with nails to match

sources: Stockholm Street Style, Fashion Squad, A Cup of Jo, the Cobra Snake

Meet The New Boss, Same As The Old Boss

2011-03-03T13:00:00.000-08:00

Elle: teal, hats, Americana, guns, turquoise, cognac leather, fringe, white denim, shot in my backyard

couldn't love it more!

I'm Not The Lady Killing Sort

2011-03-02T22:30:00.000-08:00

So, honestly - I haven't been keeping up with high fashion much lately. I've been much more into finding my inspiration from music and other people. As such, I've had a stack of Vogues, Elles, Marie Claires, and Nylons piling up at home unread - I just don't care for them anymore. Anyway, I finally looked through a couple of them and found this FW 2010 Chanel ad that I really liked - that first shot. (Probably the only thing in the whole issue I liked, and it wasn't even an editorial.)

Where The Days Are Short And The Nights Are Long

2011-03-01T22:40:00.000-08:00

LA's my city, so I like to rep local designers when I can. Here's Emily Jerome - she really makes some great pieces. Her latest lookbook features Amanda Hearst in Venice High (of Grease/Nightmare On Elm Street/Pretty in Pink/Heathers fame).

velvet embroidered skirt

velvet embroidered jacket

Amazing detail

source: Refinery 29

There Was Just A Trace Of Sorrow In Your Eyes

2011-03-01T19:00:00.000-08:00

Arizona Muse in Vogue España March 2011 providing me with some knitting inspiration

You Like Me Too Much And I Like You

2011-02-28T20:16:00.000-08:00

Made myself a new blog header to switch things up a little - gonna tweak the layout a little more now that I'm newly HTML super-savvy.

For now, here are my favorite Angelo Marani FW 11 looks:

fur, jeans, hat, purfect

makeup/color palette/hat win, in particular

100% yes

200% yes

source: tfs

And Here Comes The Bishop's Daughter

2011-02-27T17:06:00.000-08:00

Quick - if you're a size 7.5/8 and have $269 to blow - snatch these up on Etsy now!

Find Me In My Field Of Grass

2011-02-27T12:02:00.000-08:00

I'm not really going out of my way to follow NYFW, or any fashion week this season for that matter. But sometimes I just come across something I can't NOT post. This is one of them - I love the color palette particularly:

Mulberry FW11

This and Proenza Schouler have made my very happy.

source: tfs

Just Like The White Winged Dove

2011-02-26T10:38:00.000-08:00

So there's definitely a reason why everyone has been posting the Marloes Horst Jalouse February 2011 shoot - it's genius. These first couple shots especially feel so authentically vintage to me - really great stuff here.

(if only I could afford to subscribe to Jalouse...)

source: tfs

Long, Long, Long

2011-02-25T14:39:00.000-08:00

Happy Birthday, George

Last Night Or The Night Before That, I Won't Say Which Night

2011-02-24T15:36:00.000-08:00

These are some of my most recent jewelry acquisitions (mostly through eBay) + wearing the matte black Zoya nail polish I got during their winter giveaway.

From left to right:

∞ silver Noir stud ring with an old silver band I've hand forever

∞ canoe shaped dead pawn Zuni (maybe... hard to tell with dead pawn, but inlaid work like this is often Zuni) silver and turquoise ring (I feel like it's 1920s since it feels kind of art deco...) - one of my favorite pieces

∞ another inlaid silver/turquoise ring

∞ on my right hand I have this round silver/turquoise ring (which frankly I am not even sure if this one is actual turquoise - probably acrylic, but I kinda like it - not terribly unique, though)

∞ then my absolute favorite, which is this super primitive/rustic ring that reminds me of a shield; this one is so funky (the shank's pretty crooked, too), I like to think that maybe it was made my someone who was first learning how to make jewelry - it's heavy and shows the natural stones beautifully

∞ and finally, a tiny silver band with green turquoise inlay

Just realized I forgot to take a picture of the awesome silver bracelet my aunt got me in India (it screws on and off instead of a traditional clasp) - I'll get around to that soon!

And You're The Best Thing That He's Ever Seen

2011-02-23T12:56:00.000-08:00

Sources: Earth Age, the sadly now defunct Palpable Obscure, Spell, and just random tumblrs and facebooks etc. I don't really remember, to be honest.

(Again, if you think I left you out, let me know!)

His Clothes Are Dirty But His Hands Are Clean

2011-02-22T18:25:00.000-08:00

Sources: Earth Age, the sadly now defunct Palpable Obscure, I think probably Lonesome Mama, and just random tumblrs, etc. I don't really remember, to be honest.

(If I left you out, let me know! I really need to get better at organizing my saved images!)

I Don't Wanna Be A Soldier Mama I Don't Wanna Die

2011-02-21T15:18:00.000-08:00

Some beautiful handmade leather pieces by Debbie Leather - check out her ArtFire shop.

I'd Rather Be Lonely, I'd Rather Be Free

2011-02-21T13:02:00.000-08:00

Pamela Love

I really wanted to challenge myself this season and take a step back from what I’m known for. I had to come up with something that was the polar opposite of last season while still staying true to my aesthetic. My spring collection was so demonic, witchy, and ancient-feeling—this time I wanted to go futuristic, and add color with coated metal jewelry and crystals. I recently had cable TV installed and have been watching a lot of Star Trek, so I think that might have something to do with it. I’m the kind of designer who is always coming up with new ideas at the last second. Sometimes I wake up in the middle of the night, and am on the phone to my production manager by 7 a.m.—I know half the time she wanted to kill me! There’s a porcupine bracelet in my new collection that we added the day of, for example.

- Vogue.com

Childhood Living Is Easy To Do

2011-02-20T18:54:00.000-08:00

The Difference In The Clothes She Wears

2011-02-19T22:13:00.000-08:00

Fringe is your friend.

Now It's The Devil I Love

2011-02-18T13:07:00.000-08:00

Anton LaVey and Jayne Mansfield

I Know It's Unkind, But My Own Blood Is Much Too Dangerous

2011-02-17T22:25:00.000-08:00

Born Under A Bad Sign

2011-02-13T14:38:00.000-08:00

a true style icon if there ever was one

And I've Been Caught Red Handed

2011-02-11T10:53:00.000-08:00

Lily Donaldson for Monsoon Spring 2011

via imachicnation

She's So Cold Cold Cold

2011-02-08T22:27:00.000-08:00

Chloe Pre-fall love:

And on the 70s trend:

love the Mulberry purse, love the Opening Ceremony clogs, love love love

all images via Stylecaster

In The Vase That You Bought Today

2011-02-06T20:01:00.000-08:00

I've got nesting on my mind.

You Gotta Look Sharp

2011-01-30T22:46:00.000-08:00

I've got a major stash of street style shots on my hard drive right now... Here are a few that I love for the Los Angeles mild "winter" we've been having.

Love the sharp black bottom silhouette on these, the booties, the black/camel/burgundy color palettes, and the hats in the last two. I've been looking for a great hat as of late.

The Stone That The Builder Refuse

2011-01-28T17:52:00.000-08:00

Andrea Linett for StyleLikeU.com from Stylelikeu on Vimeo.

Another excellent SLU video. Check out her jewelry collection, it's amazing (and amazingly organized!)

Fast Asleep At The Traffic Light

2011-01-27T20:03:00.000-08:00

Some inspiration to wake me up:

Bianca Jagger

via Spanish Moss

(that Squash Blossom necklace is driving me mad)

via Street Peeper

Somewhere In The Black Mining Hills Of Dakota

2011-01-26T13:00:00.000-08:00

Ann D, how do I love thee?

And does this not totally remind you of this Band shoot?

Maybe A Picture Of Somebody You Were Hoping I Might Be

2011-01-25T21:18:00.000-08:00

yeah, this

Living Well Is The Best Revenge

2011-01-23T12:40:00.000-08:00

First Aid Kit in vintage courtesy of Sisters of the Black Moon

Red Dirt Girl

2011-01-22T22:57:00.000-08:00

Modern-day Gypsy caravan

source: CosmiCaroline

Propaganda Everywhere I Go

2011-01-20T19:19:00.000-08:00

J. Crew SS11. Impressed? Me too.

(Is this styling on point, or what? Definitely managed a nice preppy/funky blend.)

Check out more over at Pretty Little World.

Better Slow Down Lord

2011-01-15T22:25:00.000-08:00

Proenza Schouler pre-SS 11 accessories

I am in a constant state of drooling over the PS2 bag. I love the two-tone bag in the first row (or three-tone, rather). Actually, I love all the multicolored bags in this collage. Kind of wish I had a few (thousand) spare bills to throw at some of these items.

source: Who What Wear

Like The Barrel Of A Gun

2011-01-15T21:32:00.000-08:00

So I realized I never really showed you my hair, which is ironic because I just stripped the blue dye out earlier today. And I never really took pictures of it... oops.

Here are some pictures of my super awesome board game filled New Year's Eve that show my hair a bit, though. (photos courtesy of this lady)

It's a bit faded in the pics, but imagine a slightly darker teal without camera flash.Fun while it lasted, and surprisingly subtle - very few people at work noticed, since I mostly wear black and it kind of blended in with the background of my clothing unless I wore white or put it in a ponytail. I'll maybe do it again over the summer, but I was bored and I wanted my normal hair back for a bit.

This Lifetime's Easy

2011-01-08T16:37:00.000-08:00

Lacy bellbottoms, people.

First was the With Hearts in my Eyes pair sold at Bona Drag in lavender and black. I thought they were interesting - and loved the Courtney Brooke photography because she's a rad lady. But overall I wasn't sure how much I'd wear them, so they were too expensive ($140) to take that kind of risk.

Now American Gold (over @ Spanish Moss) has three pairs - each titles after a different Rolling Stones song, which I also appreciate. And these are a little different that the first pair - not necessarily lacy:

"Let It Bleed" - burgundy. Probably my favorite pair, but $138 is still a little pricey. Also, the three pairs from American Gold DO NOT have built in shorts like the Bona Drag pair, so probably another reason why I like the more solid burgundy pair than the next two.

"Paint It Black" - $138. I feel like these would read a little "Hot Topic" if I tried to rock those black stripes.

"Sympathy for the Devil" - $142. Velvet burnout, pretty nice looking, but I'm not obsessed or anything.

Then I thought, Hey maybe I should check up on Free People. And they did have a pair (pictured below) - at $188 (sometimes I think they should really rethink their name).

It's called the Nightcap Lace Bell Bottom and it's fine, but not worth it in my opinion. I feel like I could find a comprable pair from a bellydancer store or something. It would take some work to find a non-tacky pair, probably, but I bet it could be done.

Over on Dirty Hair Halo, she posted this modified pair of jeans she did with a lace panel:

I could totally do that (I'd probably do black) and I think they're super cute. And less than $188 for sure. She also recently blogged about her wardrobe streamlining project, and I think you can definitely see the results in her outfits lately. Feeling very inspired to do the same!

Recently I saw a crocheted pair on my ultimate girl crush location, Sisters of the Black Moon.

On a whim, I did an Etsy search and came up with this site: Once Over Twice.

They make all sorts of crocheted garments over there that are stunning, and - just my luck - they make the Sisters of the Black Moon pair (and apparently were also featured on Bleach Black)! And they take custom orders! AND about half the price of the other pairs. I'm in love. Not sure if I like the idea of a wool/nylon blend, so I might put in a custom order for a cotton pair!

What do you guys think? Love em (which pair?) or hate em?

Cool Cool Rain

2011-01-03T01:45:00.000-08:00

Chase Cohl from Stylelikeu.com from Stylelikeu on Vimeo.

This girl knows what's up.

I Am The Face, She Has To Know Me

2011-01-02T21:28:00.000-08:00

I just made my first Polyvore set (not that I need another way to waste time). Still kind of figuring out how it works, but this one was inspired by a) my obsession with those Alexander Wang shoes and b) the fact that I just bought a vintage tartan plaid cape on eBay.

Untitled by thequeenjosephine

T by Alexander Wang Classic Jersey Tank, 60 GBP
poppins cape by dear creatures, $199
Gucci Skinny leather pants, $1,995
Bordelle Harness Structured Padded bra, $240
Alexander Wang Constance Ankle Boot, 590 GBP
Chloé Marcie large leather bag, $1,790
raimond light, $1,869
Style.com Accessories Index : spring 2011 : Jack Vartanian

In A Lady Who Lingers, Saying She Is Lost

2011-01-01T20:22:00.000-08:00

Hey ladies and gents! Hope you had a lovely New Year's Eve/Day. I drunkenly played board games with friends... so, you know - PRETTY WILD. obviously. hah

I've been really immersing myself in things I love this winter. I usually waver (style-wise) somewhere between a hippie and a punk (with twinges of goth, county, and classic prep, I suppose), but I've been basically drowning myself in the 1970s lately.

Music-wise, I cleaned out a record store near my house that was closing with everything from Big Brother and the Holding Company to the Yardbirds to the Dead Weather, so my ears are in a pretty good place lately. This has translated to platforms, boots, and bellbottoms.

I've also been stalking vintage turquoise rings on eBay. I've bought four so far, but two are still in the mail so I'll show you those once they have all arrived.

Here's what I've been feeling lately:

Dirty Hair Halo, lovely as always

Nasty Gal (except Neil Diamond? I've been wearing my Neil Young shirt to death, though)

George and Patti

again

from La Garconne Noire

cheers!

How Can You Have Any Pudding If You Don't Eat Your Meat?!

2010-12-23T23:14:00.001-08:00

Just sort of obsessed with the Jeffrey Campbell Daisy D wedge. I can't decide what color I want, but I'm leaning toward this cheetah.

Someday Things Gonna Be The Same

2010-12-23T00:59:00.000-08:00

Currently reading The Year of Magical Thinking.

Joan Didion is one of my favorite writers, by far. Even seeing a picture of her, she just exudes intelligence, class, and confidence.

But I Like It

2010-12-19T08:57:00.000-08:00

Super quickie Photobooth post.

These are some fingerless gloves I knitted up - kind of obsessed with.

(btw, impossible to pose hands in a picture without looking like a) a douchebag or b) totally awkward. I think I went with b.)

Also, you can kind of see that I finally dyed the tips of my hair blue. It's super faded in this picture, but I just redid it last night and between the fading and the new dye, the ombre thing looks excellent. I'll try to get another picture of it soon.

It's Loud And Tasteless And I've Heard It Before

2010-12-17T14:34:00.000-08:00

So, I'm back in the blogging mood. I had been feeling very uninspired fashion-wise these past several months, but I'm kind of getting into it again. I'm on winter break for the next month with no responsibilities, so I'll try to get the blog back into the swing of things!

OK, now I know I am in the severe minority when I say this, but I hate the Jeffrey Campbell Litas. His shoes for me are usually either dead-on, or totally psychotic/"Why would anyone buy these??" I just don't get the Litas. I think they create an extremely unflattering silhouette on the foot, and not even in a cool or interesting way. It's one thing to be unflattering, but not necessarily ugly. I think it's the covered platform that does it for me. Whenever I see them on other blogs, I only like outfits that include a pair of Litas if the Litas are almost entirely hidden by a flared pant (then I can just imagine they're a cuter pair of shoes anyway). I'll end my rant now, but am I seriously the only person that doesn't get what's so great about these shoes? The Foxys are so similar and about a million times cuter. I'd rather wear those sandals and have cold toes than these horrid boots. :)

Don't Let No One Prove You Wrong

2010-08-31T21:34:00.001-07:00

I've been in a bit of a funk lately and I haven't felt in a fashion blogging place, but I thought I'd at least share this:

This is a 1930s bathing suit that I came across online from one of my favorite vintage shops - Swift. I love the cutout and am going to use it as inspiration for a future knitting project. I'll let you know how that turns out (if and when I get a break from school stuff to knit finally!).

And here's a great song from Jenny & Johnny with some visual for a little inspiration.

Show Your Teeth To Everyone

2010-08-23T21:13:00.000-07:00

This time of year always makes me very conflicted, fashion-wise. It's summer. It's 90 degrees and I'm melting most of the time. I have to walk to class, and anything other than cutoffs and a tank top is simply impractical. BUT my closet is full of new fall purchases that I am dying to wear. With this confusion in mind, here are a couple outfits I've found inspiring lately:

Warm weather. Minus the jacket, even though the jacket is my favorite part and I've been looking for a good blazer.

Cool weather. Badass. And I might die if I don't get those shoes.

I Want To See You Dance Again

2010-08-06T00:11:00.000-07:00

People keep hating on the Dolce Vita x Target collaboration, but I'm really digging this pair. I think I must buy them. The issue is now studded vs. not studded. (Knowing me, studded will probably win).

Better Be Here When I Get Back

2010-07-16T01:39:00.000-07:00

Uncommon Creatures F/W 2010. It's a menswear line from Denmark. That I want to own. That is available online in August.

Must. Purchase. Drapey. Dark. Clothing.

Take It Easy

2010-07-03T14:03:00.000-07:00

As always, I wish I had a never ending supply of vintage clothing from the 70s... particularly during the summer. I've been trolling on eBay, so I'll let you know if anything interesting is won on my part.

Here are a few current inspirations:

Loving Daria's outfit. Those bell bottoms are nuts.
(with Lily Donaldson for the Vogue UK March 2008 "Trail Blazers" editorial)

I have vowed not to wear makeup on the daily this summer, as well as keep my hair non-straightened or blow-dried. So far so good - only 2 days with makeup and one night under the blow dryer and it's already July! I think my skin and hair are thanking me.

Always.

Love this outfit, although as someone who has worn glasses since the age of 5, I really question the whole "nerdy frames/no lenses" thing.

The stunning Ms. Pallenberg, looking wonderfully outfitted as usual. (And I'm not hating Keith's arms in this picture, either.)

Cheers!

She Said She Said

2010-06-26T13:56:00.000-07:00

So this article on a renovated Victorian hunting cottage in the Catskills has been making the internet rounds, and for good reason - this house is adorable, if not exactly functional due to its lack of kitchen/bathroom. But a good picnic/camping retreat.

I have certainly never been a fan of shabby-chic or all white interiors, at least not in practice. In theory and pictures, though, they look great. And I did take away a few cool decorating ideas from this article, so I thought I'd repost the pictures.

Here's the before:

The after:

Location:

From the front:

Porch close up (they sure are beating you over the head with that English cottage feel... it's like the photographer said "We need Wellies in EVERY shot!" Super cute though - I like that the door brings in some natural green, and the flowers are a nice touch:

Interior:

I adore the shelving up by the roof.

Beautiful china cabinets and stacks of dishes.

Great find with the mirror, and the bottles are great.

If this were me, definitely no white books. The whole charm of antique books in my mind is that they look dirty and beat up. Also, I'd probably do a black mirror frame.

And knowing me, I'd be more likely to hang a shrunken head from a door knob than a pink sachet with flowers... ick.

LOVE the lofted bed. LOVE the chandelier.

Another angle. How comfy does that all look?? I would have to stop eating in bed with white linens, though. :)

Her previous home - "the Groove tube", where her husband still lives since back problems prevent him from accessing the lofted bed:

I dig the dated couch upholstery and shag carpet. That idea can definitely be revamped and done in a non-tacky way.

Get That Dirt Off Your Shoulders

2010-06-20T22:46:00.000-07:00

So I have an unpaid internship and a part time job this summer. I know my job wouldn't mind blue hair, but I still have to figure out if it would be ok with the internship people. Otherwise, I have my Manic Panic After Midnight ready and waiting. I already did a post on my dye plans, but here's some more for inspiration:

Good turquoise, good gradient.

Kinda like how this one faded... hopefully my dye will age well, but I think I'll have enough extra dye to refresh the tips a few times when the bleach starts to show through.

Peaches

Can't decide how long the blue bits should be...

Freak streak

Ida

Love this picture

Más

I think this is the perfect length, just it'd be blue instead of pink.

These remain my favorites, though:

Feeling Sorry For Myself

2010-06-16T00:49:00.000-07:00

How sick are these shoes?! I NEED them. From my favorite eBay seller, Sisters of the Black Moon. Check them out.

Here's a close up. SERIOUSLY. Amazing.

Lost Again Somebody Tell Me How To Get There

2010-06-15T16:03:00.000-07:00

How freaking adorable are Carrie Fisher and Paul Simon???

Aint Nobody Gonna See Eye To Eye With A Girl Who's Only Gonna Stand Collarbone High

2010-06-13T22:27:00.000-07:00

Oprah is currently encouraging people to clean out their closets... The signs are everywhere! I need to let go of some things. More inspiration:

Erin Wasson

The Cherry Blossom Girl

Let Them Go Boys

2010-06-12T17:56:00.000-07:00

A few favorite vintage SJP looks

Short dress, leather, combat boots, BLACK. love

Crazy? A bit. Would I wear this? Heck no. But I dig it for some reason.

More black! And love the jewelry.

As The Days Keep Turning Into Night

2010-06-11T01:31:00.000-07:00

A new one, from 5 inch & up. Amazing shoe porn. I NEED more shelving in my life.

Let's Get Some Shoes!

2010-06-09T15:13:00.000-07:00

I was needing a little closet organizing inspiration. I'm running low on room and can't figure out what to part with. It's easier for me to keep my shoe collection in check, since I'm less likely to neglect a pair of shoes - they all get pretty good use, therefore they are all worth keeping. It's the clothes I can't get a handle on - I always think "Well, I might wear this someday, right?" Example: I have a shirt with the Playboy bunny on it. Tacky. I didn't even buy it. Will I ever wear it other than as pajamas? Probably not. Do I need it? No. Is it still in my closet? Sadly, yes. I need therapy.

Anyway, on to the inspiration, Part One: Shoes.

Judy Aldridge. I am extremely envious. She keeps saying on Atlantis Home that she is going to post pictures of her closet re-do... I can't wait!

Jane...

More Jane...

...and more...

This is the ultimate shot. My desktop background, actually. So jealous.

Pretty good use of a small space.

Jessica Alba's beautiful closet. She uses Tyra's tip of having one shoe facing forward and the other backward for each pair. That way you remember what the toe and the heel looks like, plus it save a little space.

Floor space.

Good color-coding.

Bad To The Bone

2010-06-04T19:11:00.000-07:00

Dolce Vita on NastyGal. A little stripperella, a little Dolce & Gabbana. A lot of awesome.

Before They Turn The Summer Into Dust

2010-06-03T15:10:00.000-07:00

Chloe, image from Fashion Toast

Jeffrey Campbell.

RIP Rue

2010-06-03T14:16:00.000-07:00

RIP Rue. Missed, but never forgotten.

"People always ask me if I’m like Blanche. And I say, ‘Well, Blanche was an oversexed, self-involved, man-crazy, vain Southern belle from Atlanta—and I'm not from Atlanta!"

A Pair of Dull Scissors and the Yellow Light

2010-06-03T13:43:00.000-07:00

I got this dress on eBay for a STEAL from sistersoftheblackmoon. They sell great stuff, you should check out their store! Amazing vintage, although mostly in smaller sizes. I can't wait until my dress gets here. Especially since it might be an excuse to go shoe shopping.

They also have an awesome website & tumblrs, here.

Take It To The Limit

2010-05-30T14:58:00.000-07:00

Not gonna lie, I find Ke$ha extremely entertaining/bizarre/interesting/weird/annoying/intriguing. But, really, that's not my point... I NEED THESE SHOES.

Hot Hot Heat

2010-05-29T15:44:00.000-07:00

Just got back from Belize, kiddos. Will be back to regular blogging for the summer, promise!

Destination Unknown

2010-05-07T16:13:00.000-07:00

I wish Lady Gaga would stop trying to pass off her shenanigans as original. She always gets the Madonna/Grace Jones comparisons. If Dale Bozzio were better known, I'm sure she would get those, too, because that's essentially what she is.

Running, Police On My Back

2010-04-14T13:18:00.000-07:00

OK, this is the year - I pledge to get a one piece bathing suit, but it needs to be this awesome.

Don't Stop Believin'

2010-04-13T22:51:00.001-07:00

Now this is what I was waiting for. I was hoping for suede, but ponyhair certainly works.

JC Mariel wedge, available on Nasty Gal

But I Hear The Voices Say

2010-04-10T10:03:00.000-07:00

Sorry I haven't been posting much as of late. It's just hard to get inspired when I know I just have to spend my days in hiking boots and old jeans. I did an environmental service project in Washington, then I came back for an intense two weeks of exams, now I'm on Catalina Island doing some research. But island life is so laid back, so I'll be back to my normal posting. I'm starting to get summer fever, and I'm actually kind of excited about shopping again :)

Here are a couple recent sources of inspiration:

an oldie but a goodie

from the ever inspiring and creative Cocorosa... really digging the seventies vibe here, as always. I'm looking for the perfect wide-legged sailor pant that doesn't drown my 5'2" frame, as well as some more wedges for my collection. Also toying with the idea of classy bare midriff, so this outfit really pulls it all together!

If You Remember The Sixties, You Weren't There

2010-03-29T23:06:00.000-07:00

or you just saw some of Jim's art

RIP Jim Marshall

While They Lied At Night, They Lied At Night, While They Lied

2010-03-23T16:41:00.000-07:00

I spent last week (spring break for me) on Orcas Island in Washington State. It was amazingly gorgeous and I met some great people. I totally miss it.

I'll be back to my usual blogging frequency in a couple weeks. :)

Cheers!

The Type Of Sound That Floats Around And Then Back Down

2010-03-11T17:06:00.000-08:00

I trimmed my hair last weekend... it's a little shorter than I would like, but the split ends left me no choice! I can't wait until it grows out again. It's like buyer's remorse on my head.

sources: BleackBlack; here, there, & everywhere

And I'm Gonna Be High As A Kite By Then

2010-02-27T21:10:00.000-08:00

Sorry I haven't been posting normally lately. It's not that I'm busy exactly, but just growing up and a little jaded/uninspired this winter. Looks like I'm going to stay an extra year at USC to get my MA in Environmental Studies, which is exciting. I've just been applying for a lot of research grants/study abroad trips lately that in my free time all I want to do is listen to music and knit and watch TV like an old woman.

This is going to be a bit of a stream-of-conciousness post:

1. Just got around to watching the Season 3 finale of Californication. (See? Lots of TV!)

I love David Duchovny. I love this show. The finale made me tear up a bit.

2. Related to the above - I've been listening to this a lot:

3. I got the Linda Farrow x Alexander Wang sunglass knock-offs posted on Luxirare, available here.

The real ones, obvs.

The knock-offs.

Not a perfect match, but pretty close. I think I may paint the tips silver, because that's kind of my favorite part. Makes them look more futuristic, less Keanu Reeves. I also wish the lenses weren't purple, but maybe I can figure out how to change that.

4. Apparently, these sunglasses are available from Hot Topic in a few colors. I found this when shopping for - shocker - nail polish! I had always written off Hot Topic as a lame/cheap store for wannabe goth middle schoolers, but I think now that they are targeting scenesters or whatever, their merchandise is really different... Check it out - Chanel ear knock offs (aka "Lady Gaga-inspired headband"):

I Fought The Law And The Law Won

2010-02-25T15:52:00.000-08:00

Christian Siriano for Payless, Coast printed satin pump... Kind of intrigued. It's not a great looking shoe, but a nice idea.

Get Back!

2010-02-22T23:23:00.001-08:00

I must say, it put a smile on my face! :)

'Aint One To Beg Or Borrow

2010-02-19T15:00:00.000-08:00

katharinehepburn.laurenhutton.jessicalange.dianekeaton.

She Walks These Hills In A Long Black Veil

2010-02-14T17:04:00.000-08:00

The pink is prim

...but this is going to be my next dye job:

Atomic Turquoise and Enchanted Forest, here I come!

For your enjoyment:

You Go East For Those Real Green Eyes

2010-02-12T17:05:00.000-08:00

Well, Acne's been keeping my interest, at least.

FW 2010

images via PANACHE

When The Lights Go Down In The City

2010-02-11T08:35:00.000-08:00

RIP Alexander McQueen

There's Some Things, Baby, I Just Can't Swallow

2010-02-09T18:15:00.000-08:00

It's been a while since I've posted some music

One of my favorite songs

I Gotta Tombstone Head And A Graveyard Mind

2010-02-07T14:16:00.000-08:00

(I wish I could find the full-size version of this one)

I'm Gonna Hold On To You As Long As I Can

2010-02-06T11:16:00.000-08:00

KM RII from OAKNYC

When I saw the email from OAK this morning, "I died."

If You Choose To Leave Me, I'll Understand

2010-02-03T23:04:00.000-08:00

Julie Christie

I'm so out of inspiration right now. I'm getting anxious for summer and sun, so my style has been slipping back into hippie mode.

I Like To Hide Behind My Glasses

2010-01-31T14:11:00.000-08:00

I've worn glasses (bifocals) since I was five years old! That's a hell of a long time to be wearing old man lenses. I have an Aquiline (read: Roman) nose, and even though I was totally self-conscoius that the glasses made me look like a nerd, at least I thought they kind of hid my nose. Somewhere a couple years ago I decided that I had come to terms with my "strong profile" and was kind of sick of my glasses. I can see pretty much, but I do need them for long periods of reading/movie-watching/driving. Plus, if I don't wear glasses, I can wear sunglasses instead!

Anyway, more to the point is that I've had the same Miu Miu frames for like four years now and I'm kind of sick of them. I want new glasses. I mean, ultimately, I would love to have Lasik and not have to wear glasses, but for now that's not really in the picture. I was watching St Elmo's Fire the other day, though, and I was inspired by the odd 80s retro frames worn by Demi & Rob Lowe's characters (even though his are sunglasses... I am ALWAYS in the market for new sunglasses). So, here they are:

funky, grey, with a hint of Grandma

I like the Ray Ban Clubmasters, but I think I want something a little more unique.

Same goes for the Wayfarers. They are timeless, but as much as I love them, they are a little common. I adore tortoiseshell frames, though!

I feel like Val and Kristen on BleachBlack are always posting about cool eyewear shops in LA, so maybe I'll check one of those out.

Also, all of the titles of my posts are song lyrics or titles. This one comes from Fishbone.

Grab That Cash With Both Hands

2010-01-27T21:26:00.000-08:00

My jacket search/lusting after Rick Owens has become a full time job. I think I have a contender, though. I'll keep you posted.

Colliding With The Very Air She Breathes

2010-01-27T16:31:00.001-08:00

Whenever I have no money, all I want to do is shop. Ugh.

If these weren't so overpriced/I worked a better paying job & wasn't a student, I totally love the first pair (both from 5th Avenue Shoe Repair)

This Aint No Picnic

2010-01-25T16:59:00.000-08:00

Like many others, I am a little bit in love with Mad Men. Here are some still shots from one of my favorite episodes - "Shoot." I love the juxtaposition of Betty Draper's pink nails and robe with the gun/cigarette.

Also, Saturday I watched Let the Right One In. It's a Swedish vampire film. The trailer isn't a great representation of the film. It was a little weirder, not so suspenseful. But, if you are into that type of thing, it's worth a look.

She's Been Running Half Her Life

2010-01-24T16:44:00.000-08:00

I just need to get out of the city for a bit

To Be Living So Easy And Free

2010-01-24T16:01:00.000-08:00

A few inspiring & talented people I love.

Shut Off To The World

2010-01-22T13:57:00.000-08:00

Normally I'm not much of a Gaga person. HOWEVER, I really like this picture. I like the dress (?) minus the ugly little "bra" part, I like the headpiece/antlers, I like the lipstick, the hair, and the GLASSES! Love the glasses.

That is all.

Man Made The Cars To Take Us Over The Road

2010-01-21T16:49:00.000-08:00

Pictures of Marilyn sans-white dress and/or bathing suit.

Gotta dig the shoes, though:

And There's Nothing Left To Bring Me Back Today

2010-01-20T16:55:00.000-08:00

Lunar phases!
Love this picture & this idea for a tattoo

(not that I would get someone else's tattoo, but I'm a little jealous I didn't think of it first!)

It Rains A Lot This Time Of Year

2010-01-18T15:37:00.001-08:00

This Vogue Italia December 2006 editorial reminded me of the Craft:

(If you haven't watched this movie, you should.)

(insert "LOL")

Well I Don't Need Nobody To Rescue Me

2010-01-17T13:46:00.000-08:00

Similar compositions, very different pictures. I like these a lot.

Just For One Day

2010-01-16T12:35:00.000-08:00

Time to move on from military coats to army jackets?

Topshop Spring e-mail

Lindsay Weir from Freaks and Geeks

Melbourne Street Fashion