trench [gap] :: tee [bdg] :: jeans [bcbg] :: shoes [thrifted] :: scarf [DIY]
the scarf, if it is one, was inspired by an insert from one of my vogue nippons. this was pretty much my spring break uniform.
i can never do the cracked-out model look. i’ve given up and have just gone for goofy.
dress [abs, DIY]
sorry for the grainy pics = camera sucks + sucky lighting + pointless post production can’t fix it
i got this dress at Rags to Riches the other day with Gibson Girl. it was my go to thrift store in high school and is still proving to be awesome. originally, the back had a simple cris-cross lacing (see sketchbook, bottom R) but with 3 key rings and a few design attempts later, i am finally pleased with the result. i had to sew an extra loop at the bottom to tie it too, but you can’t even tell. the neckline (see top R) is simple and just asking for an edgy comeback.
i had gucci’s spring2010 collection in mind, with the intention of going full-metal circuit, but my mom convinced me to go with classy for the first wear and then experiment after wards. it sort of now reminds me of vintage versace.
please let rondolet happen so i can wow my date with this dress.
DIY shredded jeans [gap] // shirt, belt [UO] // shoes [nine west] // necklaces [macy's, jimmy'z, f21]
As a fashion blogger, it’s pretty obvious that I have a lot of people I “look up to” or inspire me to blog in general. One of those people is Shini of Park and Cube. She’s a graphic designer by trade and has very detailed posts, both pictorally and verbally. She inspired me to really consider and pity my readers when they view my blog. Make it look nice. Make it easy to swallow. But still make it mine. Also, she’s got a really great laid back, season-less style about her, reflecting a windblown lifestyle that flows from London back to Poland and where ever the borders of her world extend. It may seem like a glorified depiction, but I’m gushing so let me gush.
Anyways, her DIY posts (and she has many) are so nicely detailed and the photographic moments perfectly settled between airy and razor sharp. I slashed up these jeans last night thanks to her careful instruction.
There is something about destroying that is like creative. It is liberating and satisfying, not unlike birth (though I’m not really qualified say that yet as I have never been preggers). I cut myself 5 times on my left hand- should’ve worn gardening gloves-but it was worth it. The result is a beautiful cascade of denim shreds and hanging threads; it really is more delicate than it is hard rock. The look of course, demands that though. It demands the sort of trailor trash chic that seems to be popular a la K.Moss, so I sort of oblidged, but more of as a Park and Cube tribute than the later. Come to think of it, “Shini jeans” has a really charming ring to it doesn’t it? Mahaha, I’m so funny. From now on, these will be referred to as thus. Hope you don’t mind Shini!
My dad goes to a lot of Comp Sci conventions and he often brings back goodies. This was a Microsoft promotional puzzle, but I saw instant necklace potential in the poly methyl methacrylate (mahahha nerd speak). However, you can’t just glue the little beasties together; you have to do some plastic welding. Here’s a vid that explains it all and more.
I ordered some acrylic cement from Rideout Plastics, which had the cheapest shipping ($7.95) I could find for the product and a brush. I can see why it’s so much though, they do take very good care of the chemicals.
Shipping took forever (more like a week) but it was worth it. The stuff gets pretty messy and dries SUPER fast. Like the vid said, it only sticks to plastics, though contact with clothing is annoying (I wore my lab coat, teehee). I goofed a bit from from the messiness, but it’s hardly noticable when worn.
necklace: DIY || dress: H&M || blouse (worn as vest): Ann Taylor || belt: Ellen Tracy || socks: borrowed || shoes: Jeffrey Campbell
For now, I’ve tied a cord around the top hooks cause I couldn’t wait to wear it, it’s so boss. I still need to drill holes for a chain/ribbon, then it will be complete!
Star Print Scarf, Urban Outfitters; Zippered Shirt, Marc by Marc Jacobs; Floral Tank, Mossimo; Skinny Jeans, Hydraulics; Flower Power Sneakers, Converse
This past Wed, Gibson Girl declared it to be Statement Necklace Day, in honor of the latest trend, which is a timeless favorite of mine. I never got to see the girls though, we have mixed up schedules. Boo!
Ping Pong Ball Necklace, handmade
I chose my ping pong ball necklace, which Killerspin did see and got a kick out of. This is another one of my DIY necklaces, which was actually a modifed Teen Vogue Idea (not in their DIY section though), that I made back in high school. I feel a little like Wilma Flintstones with it on.
Stephen-san said I look like a shaman from WOW. LOL, not a bad description. Its a very baubly necklace for sure and super fun to wear. Maybe I’ll make/paint another one in the name of Betty.
I take these sneakers for granted too much. I got them in Belgium awhile ago and I should treat them more like the treasure find they are.
Also, I apologize for the lack of posts lately. Hurricane Ike hit and all and I didn’t really have as much downtown to seriously consider outfits and I just feel too tired all over lately. I hope I’m not getting sick. Thanks for all your comments, they make me very happy that people care about my efforts. I’ll keep trying!
I’ve been enjoying not going to my nonjob too much for the past day and a half. So today I went out to the mall and tried to get back to dressing myself. I even put on some make up, a bit of green shadow and some sparklely blue mascara, both on only the bottom lash. I apologize for the poor lighting, I just ran into Macy’s dressing rooms for this. I also ran into Lindzello and we talked for a bit but she was working so I had to stop bothering her. 
Cropped Cardigan, Banana Republic; Skirt (worn as dress), BCBG Max Azria; Underskirt, Wish; Shoes, BCBGirls
Panda Bag, Pandarama by Morn Creations
This room, of course, does not do the outfit justice. It looks better in real life and in motion; it flutters about when I walk.
The panda bag was a gift from Joey-Baby and Sweety, which I didn’t intend to match my shoes. It just turned out that way. I usually like mix matched earrings;
Bracelet, worn as earring
today was a small heart crystal stud and a dangling one that is actually a converted charm bracelet.
I bought this charm bracelet and the individual charms ages ago, thinking I would collect them over time. That never happened and this sat on my shelf for years. 
I’m glad I found a way to rework it and am pretty pleased with the results. The clear jewel bead has a cat sitting on top of it. The Chinese characters are Love, left, and Fortune, right. However, now that I’ve taken Chinese, it does bother me that the charms are in simplified characters instead of traditional, esp. Love. The traditional Love character had the “heart” radical in it and the simplified doesn’t. As Stephen-san says, it’s like taking the heart out of love, which is totally communist.