Sneak Preview of Things to Come!

Yes I am aware that it has been nearly one year since my last blog post, no I did not run off to the jungle,

and yes I do realize this skirt is quite short. The past 12 months have been a whirlwind of school, work, and

family. I am back to blogging and working on an exciting project that I've dreamed about for some time with Annie.

(whose 22nd birthday happens to be today!).

I'll leave you with these pics and three words:

Vintage, Ebay, and store :)

Annie's 4 year-old cousin Chloe wanted to get in on the photo shoot too!

She already has her own sense of style and is absolutely effing adorable.

Top photo: blazer and lace leotard-vintage, Skirt- Forever21, belt- no clue, ankle booties- Baker's

Christmas Spirit, WJ

I stopped by my old high school today to pick up some paperwork I needed for my job.

The main office was closed, but my trip was not in vain-- I ran into this girl who had on the perfect

pair of wide leg jeans. I also liked the fact that she was looking "christmas-y" but not tacky. And the 

shoes were a nice surprise--they're from India. Don't get me wrong, I love dressing over-the-top

for holiday and themed parties, and I do come from a family where musical christmas socks and

festive sweaters are the norm, but I can still appreciate this classier, subtler style. Secretly though, 

I would like to own something like this:

Red Suede Sunday

Every Sunday I get this urge to go thrifting, kind of like some people like to take a long walk 

in the park or go out to brunch at IHOP.  Usually I'm able to fight it, but yesterday was one of 

those  mornings where I just had to give in.  Wore this thrifted red suede jacket (the black trim 

and design on the back is suede as well).  I'm not sure why people like to hate on shoulder pads, 

but I'm actually a fan.  Then I headed over to Maggiano’s with Alejandra for her office Xmas party 

where we stuffed our faces and I stained my dress a little… I should never be allowed to wear white around food.

jacket-thrifted, scarf-thrifted, white tunic- Gallo Clothing, Tights-F21.com, Suede booties- Rugged Wearhouse

La Majorette

So ever since the Balmain Spring 09 collection debuted at Paris Fashion Week, the blogosphere has been abuzz with an intense obsession over military and band jackets.  Unable to resist the trend myself (as much as I hate to look like a hipster), I purchased this asymmetrical military jacket from forever21. There are also four gold buttons going up and down each sleeve which I failed to capture in these pics. 

Both my parents were in the navy at some point so I actually have a lot of stuff to work with at home.  My next project will be hemming a dress that my mom wore to a navy ball back in the day.  I would still like to find a vintage marching band jacket, but sadly, everyone is flocking to ebay so the prices keep getting hiked up.  Ahhh, if only:

Also, for reasons I still don't understand, I bid on this vest on ebay. 

Yes, it has elephants on it.  

Immediately after clicking the "confirm" button I hoped someone would outbid me, but they didn't, and now, whether I like it or not, it is mine.  We shall see how it plays into my wardrobe.  

P.S. I am aware of the fact I am monstrously huge on your computer screen. I'm currently experimenting with blog layouts and I will eventually find a happy medium.

Jacket- forever21, belt-thrifted, knit pants-forever21.com, prada knockoffs- forever21.com

Biker Hippie

My dad may have cut his hair a long time ago (he's pretty much bald now) but his old, worn in tie-die shirt serves as a reminder of days when love was free and men wore polyester bell bottom pants.  I first wore it in elementary school with a pair of denim street-sweepers and went around throwing up peace signs. Somehow I still managed to have friends. 

These knit pants from Forever21 are my solution to the leggings-as-pants debate. They have butt pockets! They are stretchy, comfortable and warm but have just enough give so that if you are like me (bigger on the bottom) they flatter and don't make you look, in the nicest way possible, quite so hooch. 

Blazer- H&M, Scarf- Thrifted, Shirt- dad's from the 70's, knit pants- forver21.com, boots-urban orginal

Thanksgiving Day

Finally got myself a pair of colored tights which I wore to my Thanksgiving day feast.  I will not say anything about how much I ate except that there are no more leftovers ;)

Black zip up sweater- H&M, black tunic-Gallo Clothing ($7), beaded vest- thrifted, maroon tights- F21($5.80), cut-out oxfords- Urbanoutfitters.com ($48), cuff- H&M

Endless Possibilities

So it seems I can't just get dressed like a normal person anymore. Inevitably my mind starts wandering and I put together a gajillion variations until I end up going with the outfit I had in mind originally, which in this case was a super soft cardigan/ faux Minnetonkas I picked up at Rugged Wearhouse the other day. Who knew a place that traffics mainly in XXL Men's Southpole hoodies carried such goodies? 

Cardigan- Rugged Wearhouse($15), Suede booties- Rugged Wearhouse ($12), Yellow Tunic- Gallo Clothing ($7), tights- Target, tartan blazer- thrifted ($5), black blazer- H&M, Fur neck wrap- Gap, satin jacket- F21, Ikat print scarf- F21, suede over-the-knee boots- Chinese Laundry, Knit beanie- thrifted ($2), vest tunic- Rumors, Prada knockoffs- F21.com ($34)

Beaded Vest/ Random Thoughts

I was out of town for a few days and am just getting everything  back together. This is a pretty casual outfit but I mainly wanted to post it because of the vest. It has this really nice beaded detail and pattern that reminds me of the gypsy-chic look from Gucci's Fall 08 line.  

There is nothing I don't love about these looks!  I suddenly find myself coveting a gold coin belt... it'll have to wait for now as my wallet is still hurting from recent online purchases (from F21 and urban outfitters to name a few).

Also wanted to post a pic of some recent thrift store purchases. I'm going to get the peach-colored dress hemmed to make it a mini and also get the jumpsuit taken in.  The silver shirt is a little sigfreid & roy, and, unlike their infamous tiger, I'm going to figure out how to "tame" it and make it wearable. 

1st pic: vest- thrifted, shirt- Rumors ($7), jeans- Seven4allmandkind, Flats- nine west ($20), Cuff- F21

Velvet Cut-out dress

I've been amassing a collection of vintage velvet dresses from the 80's and early 90's for some time now. I love the cut out back of this one and the little glass buttons that lead up to the neck. My neighbors must think i'm crazy by now because it is definetly freezing outside! The shoes are a little big but who cares.

Jacket- Zara, Dress- Vintage ($3), Leggings- F21, Accessories- F21, H&M, and my cousin, Shoes- Rainbow Stores ($20)

Blue Jacket

These heels (forgive the blurry photo) are what I would have worn to class were it not extremely impractical to go clomping around campus in 4-inchers.  I ended up wearing some boring flats.  But a girl can dream.  Picked up the jacket at a vintage store a few years ago and it came complete with the pocket squares!

P.S. GoJane.com is great for getting cheap knock-off shoes. You might have to pick through the blindingly tacky fake suede boots in rainbow colors but there are some real finds on there.

Jacket-vintage, tank- H&M, belt(worn backwards)- vintage, jeans-Seven4AllMankind, silver cuff- Forever21, Platforms- GoJane.com

Purple Tights, Jimenez

New addition to lust list: A pair of magenta/grape colored tights. I love how Lauren wore hers with darker purple flats.