Spring!

It's Spring, and as usual the clothes are in bloom! I am especially liking all of the floral
patterned shoes (Deena & Ozzy flowered Oxfords).


The Gap also has quite a few fun options (loving these wedges, and t-strap sandals).



Or if you prefer to take it up a notch, you can wear your flowers on your sleeve or skirt.

E-Ink

Oh damn, April fools foils me again. I thought this moodInq -
programmable tattoo system was real! Being able to switch up
your tattoo daily with implanted e-ink would be so awesome!
Looks like they're working on it, but it's still a product of the
future.

Happy April Fools day everyone!

All hands on deck

A little bit dress melded with a Greek statue, a little bit Ridley Scott's alien,
and a whole lot of fun (Hussein Chalayan S2010).


Of course the obvious comparison is to these Comme Des Garcons F2007 hands,
but I'm liking the realism and twisting/grasping of the Chalayan ones much
much more.

Spiderwoman

You think that we connect
That the chemistry's correct
Your words walk right through my ears
Presuming I like what I hear
And now I'm stuck in the
The web you're spinning
You've got me for you prey

(Yeah) Sorry I'm not home right now
I'm walking into spiderwebs
So leave a message
And I'll call you back
A likely story, but (Yeah) leave a message
And I'll call you back

...

No Doubt, "Spiderwebs"


Loving this D&G dress that Victoria Beckham is wearing. So spiderwebby! I wonder if you
could do something similar with a white dress and a few pairs of fishnets.



Here's a more modestly priced alternative from Nicole Miller.

The quest

First there was this.


And then I got this (a few weeks ago at the annual 60% off sale at LFStores).


But I think my quest for the ultimate penguin outfit has come to an end.
Obviously I need this (penguin Kigu).

You can't always get what you want

You can't always get what you want
You can't always get what you want
You can't always get what you want
But if you try sometimes well you just might find
You get what you need...


I wanted this (Rodarte for Target skeleton dress)... but it was sold out
everywhere seemingly instantaneously.


So instead I got this (Caged by Threadless). Ok ok maybe need is too
strong of a word, but I think it's pretty awesome. ;)

The moustache cup

The original moustache cup, with built in guard for keeping your moustache dry.


Today's version. I especially like the "Poirot".

To Faux or Not to Faux?

What say you to the faux-fur trend?

Perhaps you'd like to discover where the wild things are (wolf pelt jacket from target,
and just fur fun vest from modcloth)?


But, if I were to try this trend I think I would go with a more classic vintage look such as one
of these faux-fur swing coats in faux mink and faux leopard.

Come fly with me

Come fly with me, let's fly, let's fly away
If you can use some exotic booze
There's a bar in far Bombay
Come fly with me, let's fly, let's fly away

Come fly with me, let's float down to Peru
In llama land there's a one-man band
And he'll toot his flute for you
Come fly with me, let's take off in the blue

... Feathered collar from TopShop.

Awhile back someone contacted me about using one of our photographs for some
sort of exhibit related to PS1 Warmup, a summer installation and series of fun
outdoor parties. PS1 is an old school turned into an offshoot of New York's MOMA
in Long Island City. Turns out it was for a retrospective on their young architects
program that sponsors the Warmup events every year. We were there yesterday for
the last event of the summer and spotted our photograph on the wall. Crazyness!
Our original pic from last year's "modern farm" installation is on the right.

Shredded T

Some pics of my great shredded T, purchased from sarahhijuelos on Etsy. I don't know
how she did it, but she turned a plain old Hanes t-shirt into a work of art. :) Worn with
Old Navy gray tank, shredded leather cuff, and Old Navy Sweetheart jeans.

Metallics!

Taking metallics to a whole new level, sheets of film are
adhered to your nails with heat. Love em!

Hey Rapunzel?

"Her Hair" T-shirt from Threadless.

Halloween Outfits

Sorry it took so long. Here are some pics from Halloween, me as Holly
Golightly from "Breakfast at Tiffany's". I tried my best to get Audrey's
upswept hair-do (upper right photo), but it didn't turn out all that well.
I guess I need more practice with the bobby pins and hair spray... The
fake eyelashes were a riot though. I might have to break those out more
often. My cousin and her fiance joined us for the evening. They had put
together some amazing costumes and went as Martian Manhunter and
Zattana from the Justice League.

I can haz costume?

My other cheap and easy costume idea was to be a LOLCat. Just dress up
as a cat (black clothing + ears and tail). Then add a cardboard sign around
your neck with some cutesy saying like "I can haz CandyCorn?" or "I can
haz trick?" and you're good to go. I think my good friend A is going to
use this idea since I'm going with Holly Golightly. I'll try to post pictures
of our costume results. Happy Halloween everyone!

Totoro!

This is the most awesome Halloween costume ever! I love you Totoro!
If I had more time this is totally what I would be, warm, comfortable
and cute, and most importantly not a sexy nurse, sexy schoolgirl, sexy
cop or any other form of short skirt + skimpy top Halloween costume.


Instead, due to lack of an ounce of spare time and practically no
sewing skills, I am going with the ever elegant, always stylish, Holly
Golightly. Since I already have an Audrey-esque dress and since you
can find fake pearls, black gloves, sunglasses, and a long cigarette
holder at nearly any costume store, this is a bit of a cop-out, but I
can't resist. Audrey Hepburn is my all time idol. Now how do I pull
off that hairdo?

Outfit of the day

This outfit pic is from a few weeks ago when my very
good friend came to visit. We spent the few days she
was in town shopping, walking through central park,
visiting the Met, eating tons of good food, and
attending a comedy show at the Upright Citizens
Brigade where I had my very first NY celebrity sighting.
We spotted Lonny Ross from 30 Rock waiting in line
for tickets. Surprisingly (or maybe not so surprisingly)
everyone acted quite blase about it. Either no one
recognized him or it's just not cool to be impressed by
celebrity in New York. He seemed to be on a date with
a cute blond, although come on comedian on a date at a
comedy club not a super original date idea if you ask
me. :P

Her outfit (right):
Pants - Gap
Top - Ben & Lucia
Jacket - Beau Bois
Handbag - Kenneth Cole Reaction
Shoes - Hush Puppy

My outfit (left):
Shirt - Banana Republic
Sweater - J Crew
Skirt - H&M
Tights - Target
Handbag - Marc by Marc Jacobs
Shoes - Privo Osso


A quick stop into Dylan's Candy bar (owned by Dylan Lauren, daughter of Ralph
Lauren) was in order for two girls on the town. It was also a gorgeous gorgeous
week to be in Central Park.


After some hard core bargain shopping we just had to have desserts at Serendipity,
home of yummy frozen hot chocolates, lots of kitsch, and gargantuan menus. A ton
of fun even if a bit touristy.

NYC!

We've arrived in New York and are slowly settling in. Things
are pretty busy with new jobs and all, but posts should be more
frequentfrom here on out. I am in love! In love with New York
City! The energy, the people (outfit watching is fast becoming
my favorite hobby), the food, everything!


On Thursday we attended an art show at the Agora Gallery in
Chelsea. One of my husband's childhood friends and her sister
have combined their artistic talents to create mixed media
works merging metal and painting that are absolutely stunning.
A few of their pieces have been included in the 2008 Chelsea
Fine Art Competition showing until July 2008.


Yesterday we attended Warm-Up at PS1, a former elementary
school turned modern art museum. Warm-Up, a fun blend of
outdoor concert, art installation and hot spot, was a lot of fun. I
saw a plethora of gladiator sandles, mini dresses, hipster t's,
and scarves among other things.


My brother-in-law was wearing this cool Octopus T and
someone actually offered to buy it off his back. They sure take
fashion seriously out here. ;)