July 28th, 2010

“I’m just trying to matter.”

Maurie & Eve jacket-Steven by Steve Madden boots

Maurie and Evel leopard jacket

Steven by Steve Madden boots

Maurie & Eve jacket-Steven by Steve Madden boots

Maurie & Eve jacket via Mycatwalk.com. Urban Renewal shorts. Steven by Steve Madden Adeson Ankle Boots via Endless.com

I’ll do a ‘proper’ outfit post, but in the meantime, wanted to show you my current wardrobe loves.  Got this Maurie & Eve jacket on sale via Mycatwalk.com and it is, in one word, amazing.  If you want to immediately touch my heart, give me some leopard print and leather… together.  These photos don’t do the jacket justice as there are pyramid gold buttons in the front, gold zippers on the sleeves, and the leopard print extends to the entire back.

Thanks to free overnight shipping from Endless.com, I received these Steven by Steve Madden Adeson Ankle Boots yesterday and I highly recommend getting them.  If you are a fan of front foldovers or flaps on boots, you will adore these.  The photos on Endless.com really don’t do the boot justice with the buttons done up all the way.  I initially had seen them on Shopbop.com so check them out there if you’re interested.  If I had the funds, I’d get these in a second color since they also come in black and olive.

Oh yes, and my hair’s shorter.  Making my life uncomplicated one step at a time.

XxXx

becs

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July 25th, 2010

Elle Italia August 2010: Erin Wasson

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Elle Italia August 2010 | Erin Wasson by David Mushegain | Styled by Alberto Zanoletti

Texas has never looked better than in Erin Wasson’s 34-page spread in next month’s Elle Italia.  Naturally effortless, Wasson looks amazing in the easy-livin Texas-themed editorial.   Road trip to Austin, anyone?

photos via TFS (blackangel41999)


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July 23rd, 2010

Hair today, gone tomorrow

leopard print shorts-denim shirt

Zarashirt Leopardshorts4 Hair today, gone tomorrow

American Apparel high waisted pants-Leopard headscarf

Leopardheadscarf4 Hair today, gone tomorrow

LAfleamarket Hair today, gone tomorrow

LAFleamarket2 Hair today, gone tomorrow

I’ve decided to go under the knife… well really, it’s more like scissors and chop my hair off.  It actually took seeing the top photo for me to fully come to the conclusion my hair has gotten to the way too long point.   Suppose that’s what happens when you get your hair trimmed once every 1.5 years.  Before my hair gets its mini makeover (still keeping it just past my shoulders so it won’t be uber short), I wanted to post these recent photos as the last memories of my long hair.

Dear long hair,

I will miss you.  We’ve been through a lot.  Changes, that is.  You stuck with me when I dyed you dark brown, light brown, dark brown, reddish (that was supposed to be light brown) and now black (twice in one week since the red tint still showed through after the first time).  Through it all, you’ve endured the bleach and, I thank you for staying strong.  Except for in the shower when you tend to fall out.  Can we work on that?  I do apologize though for not brushing you more often, and the resulting large knot that is formed from lack of said brushing.  It’s partially due to laziness, and well, because you tend to also fall out onto my floor and in my brush more than I’d like.  At least I spare you the heat and let you air dry as I drive to work.   And when more than a quarter of you will be gone, I hope you hurry your ass up and dry a lot faster.

XxXx

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July 21st, 2010

“Take me as I am, or leave me the way you found me.”

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Vintage wrap via We Move Vintage at LA Flea Market. Urban Outfitters top. H&M shorts. Vintage Cole Haan shoes

Picked up this oversized cocoon-like wrap at the LA Flea Market this past weekend from We Move Vintage.  It instantly caught my eye with its 80s flair and built-in shoulder pads.  I also got the gold HOPE double connector ring at the LA Flea Market.  Of course, due to the extreme heat, I thought the ring fit me when I initially tried it on but now it doesn’t.  So I stacked my F21 bird connector ring on top of it and voilà, I can now wear it.

Overall, the first LA Flea Market at Dodger Stadium was so-so.  While the presence of multiple food trucks was a highlight (hello rajas fries), food doesn’t trump vendor quality.  And so, will I be going to the LA Flea Market next month?  Probably not.  But I may go back in a few months to see if the number of vintage vendors have expanded.  For now, I’ll stick with the Rose Bowl Flea Market and the occasional trek to Long Beach to check out the Antique Market (highly recommended).

XxXx

becs

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