fashion by he.

I am so excited... He of Fashion By He has featured me as his "HottHe of the Week" this week.  I couldn't be more flattered and honored to have been givin this opportunity.  If you haven't heard of He, his blog is one of the most popular fashion blogs written from a man's point of view.  Ladies check it out and get some candid tips tricks and advice on what guys really love and hate about women's fashion.  I am excited for all of my readers see my feature... and look forward to seeing some new faces hopefully on my blog.

He - Thank you for the wonderful review and the He Approval.  I keep on loving you and the blog!

white washed.

Been wearing my hair with its natural wave lately.  It's finally grown long enough to not constantly pull back on every occasion in a desperate attempt to make the style look halfway decent and purposeful. I LOVE my hair today!  I think this is actually the first time in my whole life that i can honestly admit that i love eveything about it and its natural texture... well that is other than the fact that i am dying in wait once again for new extensions.  The color is absolutely perfect white platinum... a perfect Kristin Reiter white.  The curls are due to completely letting my hair airdry on it's own with a little Bb Styling Spray.  And i must say my hair would be nothing if it wasn't for my deep conditioning masques.  They have saved my hair life!

gold bracelets - thrifted  //  jeans - Joe's  //  red string - gifted  //  suede boots - MIA  //  earcuff - ashaloo via Etsy

number 60.

I am thrilled.  I ordered some #60 (white blonde) extension hair a few weeks ago and it has finally arrived from Europe.  It's been a wait but i just know it will be worth it.  After three summers with short hair this year i am going to be able to rock the sexy beachy i have only lusted after in the past.  Gotta get my roots touched up first and then i can't wait to show you all my after pictures!

It's a shame i couldn't post these photos sooner... but i had to keep them a secret due to the fact that these three pieces were gifts from me to my little sister as a present that took way too long to get to her.  Since she is a fellow blogger i wouldn't dare post these for fear of ruining her surprise.  Also noted should be the absolute success i had.  She absolutely died over these garments.  Which obviously put a smile on my face.

Each piece of clothing was made by or altered by me.  I am sooo proud of these pieces.

1. BLACK FITTED BLAZER - found it at a thrift store for one dollar.  Yes i am serious.  Added the gold buttons and repaired a minor hole in the right back shoulder by sewing on a chic detailed heart patch.

2. BLACK MAXI SKIRT - oh my.  let me just say the fabric of this skirt is absolutely to die for.  I don't know what it is but it feels like a cold breezy jersey knit. (if that even makes the slightest bit of sense to any of you)  Since it is so so hard for us tall girls to find long long floor length figure flattering skirts i figured i'd fashion one up on my own.  A perfect addition too any spring/summer/winter/fall wardrobe in black especially.  I fashioned this maxi out of a longish old sackdress i happed to stubble upon at the local thrift store.  When i finished this item it was soooo hard to part with.  So hard in fact that now (as seen in my last post) i have already mad my self one of my own. Yay.

3. CHIC ARMY PARKA - an absolute must have item for this spring turned summer.  I have loved how i see girls pulling off this baggy yet fitted jacket style over skinny jeans or even a sweet flowy dress.  This look is one my sister can pull off much better than myself.  I can't say i do well even in the slightest in long coats.  My alteration to this (also thrift store find) was adding some one of a kind detailing by sewing black lace along the zipper lining and collar. Just the perfect touch.

Inspirational Outfit Posts : 

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- wearing -

SLOUCHY STRIPED RACERBACK TOP - target 

 BLACK LACE BRA - victorias secret 

BROWN DOUBLE BELT - thrift store find

BLACK MAXI SKIRT - diy

SILVER CRUCIFIX - sidewalk sale find

relax and just be.

needed some headshots for the new salon website.  And as they were due and i have no updated "official" shots of myself as such i decided as a last resort at 2am i must shoot my own.  With my macbook in hand and a stack of pillows piled next to my white bedroom door i began snapping away.  I must say i am actually quite in support and happy over how these selfportraits came out.  wow... impressive!

I feel like these pictures really capture my edgy rocker boho chic summer vibe.  kisses.

bracelet - faded crimson string from the blanket my boyfriend cozies up to.  As it falls apart he ties the yarn on his wrist. I stole one of the tattered strings to match the one he wears.

feathers - though bought in a set at ForeverBeads on hawthorne street, i prefer to wear these and other dangling earrings solo.  The orange pops against the black and brown and the gold chains add a bit of flair.

kisses.

summer suedes.

After work. Night out for memorial day. Brought the girls (halle and gracie) a housewarming gift of one of my home liquor cabinet must haves: Lunazul Tequila.  Shots to go around.. and checked out their new ever so sexy bachelorette suite.  Two bedrooms. Amazing city view. Their interior decorating is turning out to be absolutely gorgeous. Pictures soon to follow hopefully.  On the way to the mexican restaurant the girls snapped this photo on me and my boy walking down the sidewalk.  What a great photo to have.. thanks girls for thinkin of me on our walk.

- wearing -

purple suede skirt : vintage thrift store find

nude suede pumps : zigisoho vis DSW

black top : new gift from gracie last night

unmasked.

Sometimes i think of just stopping my blog all together.  Is blogging just a little too self righteous?  A bit of a "look at me and see how important i think i am" ?  I don't know really.  Do any of us bloggers out there really know?  Nope.  So we take a mini week or two long break and then stumble upon a picture or event that must be posted. . .  and voila we are back!

So here it is.  My picture i NEEDED to post.  Should have gone with my post : and we're lost in a masquerade.  Yet somehow this phot only just now made it into my hands.  This was a wildly fantastic night.  Pictured here i am with my dear friend Darren Kormandy.  Wearing my thrift store found lace body suit.  My self made black mask.  Quipped with my clip in hair extension bangs and my gold sheild 3 stone ring.  Darren's looking pretty fly with his scruff and dreads and awesomeness.

kisses.

rio de janeiro.

new mario testino photo book given to me as a birthday present by my sister gracie // white knit fringed 

afgan // new iphone // american apparel The Summer T Shirt in ivory // black thigh high stockings // black bathing suit bottoms // messy texured blonde hair

summer loves.

i love these white harem linen pants and the nude leather jacket is a must for spring and summer.

the rest of these looks are my absolute favorites of free people this year so far.

craving each model's flowing naturally wavy hair. . . wishing mine was as long. . . a bit jealous.

After being totally and completely enamored with the Free People march 2011 catalog i've been carrying it around with me in my purse for sudden bursts of shopping inspiration.  And about 2 days later thats exactly what happened during a fifteen minute quick trip to the goodwill downtwon west.  Look at this beauty of a dress i have found and am just dying to rip apart for a diy fashion project.  Doesn't it just excude the same essence colors and flowy drapery of the above dress... spotted in the opening pages my catalog.  Yes. . . . score.  The low drop waist and maxi dress cut is perftect.  I do however think i might be making some alterations to the top and turn this into a nineteen seventies retro hippy chic flower child halter dress.  Hoping i get to this project real quick.

maybe tomorrow.

. . . what. . whats that you say. . you say today is saturday. . .

a day out in the world of vintage shopping and thrift stores... or as i have heard some of my bloggers from melbourne call it. . .  'op shopping' short for opportunity shopping. . . which i much prefer.  It seems to give a certain beauty and respect to the hobby of shopping at secondhand stores.  I mean really the treasures i have found out and about over the years more than fill up my fancy apartments as well as make up most of my beloved wardrobe.  And now 4 more items to add to my collection.

Beige-Cream Knit Summer Sweater - As inspired by these posts 'shooting for sweet' and 'central park' by the ever so lovely Rumi Neely of fashiontoast.  Love the slouchy cozy knits.  $4

Shel Siverstein's WHERE THE SIDEWALK ENDS - Been reciting poems from this childhood ook all week and just happen to find a perfect copy.  $2

Gold Whistle Pendent - Such a kitchy piece of jewelry for anyones collection... so excited to be able to own it in mine. Edgy yet chic.  $9

Black Cat Mug - One of a kind.  How rad will it be to drink morning tea out of this conversation piece.  My friend Mike saw it on my counter yesterday and got a kick out of it.  $1

all in all very productive shopping finds. maybe i should start selling some of the random knick-knacks and fashion finds... lemme know what you think?

leaving lets my heart remember how it is i feel.

picking up my man from the airport in about an hour. . . absolutely can't wait to see him. . . i feel like i want us to BE this picture when he gets back. . . with me in his arms.  Quite sexy.  He's actually rockin a much similar new hair cut too. . . like tha boy in the picture.  He really hasn't been gone that long.  Just a mid week trip to california to visit family.  Yet i've missed him nonetheless and am very happy to have him home.  

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holy ghost.

1. After much love for the cartilage ear cuffs that have been so inspirational... i had made it my quest to find the perfect one.  Much searching and blog hopping later i settled on something even better.  I knew i just had to have it the moment i laid my eyes on it... the "Holy Ghost Pearl Spike Ear Cuff" by ashaloo on etsy.  Made of vintage pearls.  It dangles from behind the ear and i love how it looks worn with double and cartilage peircings on the model.  The whole single long earring look is so fab.  [should be getting mine in the mail anyday now.. can't wait to post.]

2. Morris Has Died.    My little pal... the spider that built his web in the stairwell outside apartment building... keeping me company the past few months has passed away.  Poor little guy.  He will be missed and remembered fondly every morning on my way out work.

3. Future Wedding Ring.    Low Luv by Erin Wasson Small Triple Crystal Cocktail Ring.  I don't care if this is costume jewelry.  I want something of eccentric taste and natural beauty.  Refinement just isn't my style.  I am in love with these rings cut from natural crystal.  A breath of fresh air against the standard engagement rings that i cant seem to even imagine wearing out of the house on my finger on a daily basis.

4. Dark Burgundy Lipstick.   This color is of my favorite variety.  The deep dark smoldering lip adds a bit or sultry mystery.  Especially with the addition of the smokey eye and the carefree messy waves.  Source unkown.  Might this be miss Abbey Lee Kershaw?

5. The Oversized Leather Messenger Tote.   Found these two beauties on tumblr.  An absolute must for this spring and summer.  So casual and put together all at once.  Shopping. Working. The perfect carryall.