“Passion will make you crazy, but is there any other way to live?”
(This is my life mantra and the leather bracelet I wear on a daily basis.)
UPDATE: The bracelet is by Dillon Rogers and can be purchased here.
This is so me. In my dreams.
(Image via Yimmys Yayo)
Thanks so much to California Select / American Apparel for featuring me on its blog yesterday.
xoxo, becs
Windsor top. H&M shorts. Urban Outfitters hat & boots
Red + leopard print = One of my fav combos.
Thanks to everyone for their great feedback on Menday. I’m so glad you all enjoy it, but moving forward, I’ll be posting it every other week. In the meantime, here’s some eye candy looking quite dapper.
I heart Terron Wood. Do you have a favorite male model?
H&M sweater. Mel’s California Select/American Apparel cropped top. Urban Outfitters high-waisted jeans. Vintage shoes
Mel was always the creative writer between the two of us. She has a way with words that I secretly, or not so secretly now, have always envied. We had the same 7th grade English teacher who distinguished our writing by saying that Mel had a more descriptive writing style while I wrote to the point. Back then, I wondered if this was a good or bad thing.
Well, getting to the point, let me just say that…
I like pretty things. I like rugged things. I love to dance. But I need a crowd around me. Then I will get down. Not to the floor. Anymore. That was in college and is another story. I like to go shopping. Obvi. But I can’t stand to spend more than 20 minutes in a store. Unless it’s huge and has more than two floors. I just know what I want. I like to go flea marketing. I suck at bargaining. Must improve on playing hard to get.
I’m polite, say thank you and always hold the door open for people. Elevators are a different story. Sorry. If you’re more than six feet away, I’m the one furiously pushing the close button so I can be the lone rider. I hate elevator awkwardness. It’s mostly the uncomfortable silence. When I get excited I talk to strangers. This happens when I go shopping. Not in elevators. I hate ass kissing. But then again, who does? Actually, maybe you do. Wink, nudge, wink.
“Life is all about ass… You’re either covering it, kicking it, kissing it, or trying to get it.”
I like kicking ass. Not literally. But in life. I mean, I’m a petite girl who doesn’t work out. Regularly. I always cover my ass. With a long shirt or sweater. See above. I’m modest like that. Or maybe it’s because my ass is flatter than yours. OK, I’m over asses. Literally and figuratively. I like vanilla scents, but not things that are ‘vanilla’. Are you picking up what I’m putting down? Variety is the spice of life. I prefer oversized to tight clothes, which are restrictive. To my ass. Like a wise person once said:
“I know it sounds mental, but sometimes I have more fun vegging out than when I go partying. Maybe it’s because my party clothes are so binding.”
Oh Cher from “Clueless”, you speak the truth. Two years ago, I ran/walked the LA Marathon. Without training. And finished. Without collapsing. It only took 7.5 hours. Who does that? Me. And Mel. Who decided to sprint to the finish line with 200 meters left and leave my ass behind. Traitor. We ordered custom-made t-shirts to wear during race day. Yes, we are those chicks. My shirt was camo print. The front read, “26.2 miles” and on the back, “Been there, done that.” Call me optimistic. A little boy on the side of the road yelled to me as I passed, “Go Army. We thank you!” Oh hi camo shirt. You must be in the army. Best memory ever. Besides crossing the finish line.
“Be all that you can be.”
I like to joke around. I like to fool around. Yeaaah. I’m terribly sarcastic and like when people can hang. Ten. Surfers are my weakness. Living in LA helps. At least it’s not the Jersey Shore. Hey, I’m from Jersey. Fist pump. When I was in Hawaii, I took surfing lessons. After wiping out so many times I pleaded with the instructor to bring me back to shore. He refused. Thought I could try one more time. I wiped out. For the 10th time. Ass. Told you life was all about ass(es).
“Whatever doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.”
Did I mention I’m sometimes a walking contradiction?
Thanks for reading my randomness, which was conceived at 4am.
xoxo
Who: 8 men’s style bloggers
What: Acne Atacoma Black Metal Wedge
Why: Became popular after Alexa Chung wore them and was an instant shoe crush for many ladies, including myself
Personally, I love the Acne wedge. Seeing as how they retail for over $600, I opted for the Jeffrey Campbell Alexa wedges instead and couldn’t be happier. Plus, I get to feel tall, if only for a few hours.
Click here to see photos of how I wore them.
And read below to find out how the guys ripped, er, didn’t hold back on their feelings about the popular Acne Atacoma Wedge.
Shaun: In my personal attempt to try to find the attractiveness in these heels I have only justified why I don’t like them. Heels are supposed to make the legs look more elegant, and by making such an abrupt finish at the foot you are doing quite the opposite. And I’m sorry Ms. (Ms.? Mrs.?) Chung, but what is with the socks? You are taking what those heels make your legs lack to the next level. Must I say more?
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Kenyatte: Okay ladies….when I first saw these shoes the movie “Blades of Glory” came to mind. If Chazz Michael Michaels saw you in these he might grab you and try to execute the Iron Lotus. At $590, the price tag only adds insult to injury. Seriously…someone hand me a bat so I can “Tonya Harding” the shit out of those shoes. A platform wedge with metal accents is a great idea, just like the idea to duplicate Las Vegas on the East coast — but ladies…it’s all in the execution…ask anyone who’s gone to Atlantic City…
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Nick: A few reasons to buy these for your friend:
1) She’d be rad to go sneaker shopping with. You wouldn’t have to use those stools with the angled mirrors, just have her stay close.
2) Couple flashlights and a tap dancing lesson and you’d have a disco at every bar you walked into.
3) How’s my makeup? HEADSTAND!!!!
747s and mirror-trimmed shoes… keep ‘em on the runways and off the streets.
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Lawrence: Oh Lord, I knew something like this was on the horizon, but so soon? I thought we were going to be eased into this. Now I know Becs owns a pair of these so I will do my best to keep this as polite as possible. There is absolutely zero redeeming qualities in footwear like this as far as I am concerned. I won’t pretend to know what women think, but I cannot even remotely fathom what would motivate a female to purchase shoes like this. They give off this Spice Girls meets Robocop vibe, which is not as complimentary as some people might believe. Attractive women (i.e. Ms. Chung and Becs) should avoid shoes like this for it draws attention to their feet and their feet alone.
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Dan: The 70s are on their way back baby! I’m a little torn on these. Sexy, yes. Practical and versatile, not so much. I like that their bulkiness can help a woman’s legs look longer and slimmer, not that Alexa Chung needs it. Best, SB
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Paul: Honestly, these just look ridiculous. I’ll try not to go into these too hard, because Becca I know you’ve actually worn these on the blog, but honestly, on the strange & f-ugly scale, these are on the level of Uggs. Just sayin…
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Max: To wear those shoes, you must have a healthy sense of humor. I like a girl with a sense of humor.
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Will: When I first saw this shoe, one thought popped into my head, “Is this girl wearing Kiss boots?” And while I am a fan of a few choice jams by the face-painted bunch (Lovegun is a hell of a tune), I would not be too keen on seeing these in person. If not paired with the correct wardrobe, they have the high probability of coming off as far too goth. Granted, some black eyeliner can be sexy as all get out, but taking it a step further (no pun intended) with these wedges is a turn off. Plus, I imagine the lady opting for these would want to keep them on in bed, and unless she’s cool with me wearing my Red Wings to compete, I’d have to pass on that idea.
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Did the guys get it right? Shoutouts to Lawrence and Paul who recognized that I had previously worn the Jeffrey Campbell Alexa Wedges.
If you have ideas for what you want the men to hate on… or sound off on, please leave it in the comments section. I will do my best to work it into an upcoming post.
As always, thanks for reading, and stay tuned for another Menday edition next week.
xo, Becs
