After reading Sal’s latest post about accessories, I started thinking. I LOVE her example of the LBD – how “a punk, a prep, and a princess” would each make it their own. So I started thinking – how would I make it my own? This is what I came up with: Little Black Dress by…
Monthly Archives: November 2008
Daily Outfit (and Gratuitous Cuteness)
Here’s what I wore today: sweater from Pac Sun, jeans from HT, studded belt from Wet Seal, boots from eBay, necklace from Etsy, jacket from DEB Yeah, apparently the picture gods were not with me today, because the picture with Giles in it was the best one I could get. And then we have this…
The Joys of Vintage Sewing Machines
When I started this blog, I meant to post a lot more DIY. I had tutorials in mind and everything. Unfortunately, since starting my new job (which, as you may recall, happened around the same time as the beginning of this blog), I really haven’t had a lot of time for DIYing. It makes the…
Things I Love Thursday
-only having to spend two hours with family for Thanksgiving, haha. -that we don’t have to bottlefeed Wesley any more! YAY! -speaking of Wesley, I gave him a quick bath a few minutes ago, and now he smells SO much better. Also, I think Wesley might be a she. hah. -shopping, yay! -My Betseyville boots….
Eye Candy: Shoes
On the shoes note, I sent the Guess Borda back. I’m not sure if my feet are a little wider than normal or what but I personally found them REALLY uncomfortable. Like, after sitting in them for 20ish minutes my feet were starting to ache. They cramped my ball-of-foot area so badly it wasn’t funny….
Cost vs. Value
There are several things to consider when buying a garment or accessory, too many times we just fall into the trap of looking at how much it is and assuming many things about the item from that. There’s the cost per wear, for instance. My Betseyville boots were $115, but I’ve already worn them 3-4…
Mmm eye candy
Looking around on Flickr…(pictures are clickable) Makes me miss my mohawk a little! And here is another one, that won’t seem to let me grab the image source, but it is too awesome to pass up. Enjoy!
Polyvore to Real Life, #2 (kind of)
So here is my heavily edited version of outfit #2: look #5 by declinedesigns In real life: pink leggings + studded belt + skirt from Wet Seal faux fur coat secondhand diy chain belt splatter shirt + scarf + hair clip from HT you can’t see it but I’m wearing that dern Etsy necklace again…
daily outfit
I swear to God, I smile in real life. I honestly do. It just looks lame and forced in pictures. I also swear to god this skirt is not obscenely short. Short indeed, but these pictures make it look like it barely covers my ass. Mohair sweater from a swap on PRD, tanktop underneath it…
Things I Love Thursday
-that I get paid tomorrow! Sahweet! -this video: ahaha. -my hair will be pink and blue as of tomorrow! YESSSSS -I started reading Eccentric Glamour yesterday (because there’s a Best Buy Books site and they had the whole prologue and first chapter up as an exerpt) and it. is. amazing. ohmygods. -this Etsy store. So…
