feathered houses

(UO tights and sweater, vintage shoes, VTO studded skirt)

"I would probably stop reading, if you couldn't read, or I would read to you great works or works of my own thoughts. It's troubling, some say, the thought of not having that escape, but if you have the surroundings of those that can read to you, you will finish with ease. So please, don't push away the reader. I'm told then, only blind men will come."

p.s dear urban outfitters, i would love this and this.

LAINE

Amazing fashion illustration by Laura Laine

If your craving more...

leather/stripes

(no label shirt, UO tights, vintage leather shorts and boots)

I was asleep this evening, but was abruptly woken and have not been able to get back to sleep, so I'm getting a head start on my outfit post from today. Im sitting in my kitchen and I love it and its raining and the sound is amazing...

When I found these boots at the Sally last week, one was originally a lone soldier until i scoured the ENTIRE store looking for the other one and eventually found it under the shoe rack. I was not planning on leaving without these boots. I saw them and my mind screamed TOP SHOP WEDGES.

Although they are quite different (no peep toe etc.) i was so gravitated on owning these, they are surprisingly easy to walk in but hysterically make my 5'8" self look like a giant.

weekend, enjoy.

come away with me

(vintage jacket and leather shorts, UO opaque tights, vintage riding boots)

While I was sifting through my local Salvation Army, I saw one of the arms of this jacket peaking out among the rubble and I immediately gasped when I picked it up. It's some what of a black jean jacket with sheer arms? covered in pearls? It's absolutely amazing and have been hanging it in very visual parts of my room so I can gaze at it to my fullest extent.

weekend included: thrifting, wandering, the shining, portuguese, beautiful abandoned houses, polaroids, italian food, pirate hats, and loss of sleep.... still recuperating.

blank canvas

(BCBG top, UO skirt)

started out this morning as a blank canvas...

then added my favorite beaded necklace from UO..

I don't own that many necklaces due to that fact that i am very picky about them. I tend to cling to my favorites such as this and my vintage switch key. 

I am also introducing you to my lover...NICO

wings

(vintage coat)

things like this bring me back a couple of era's, makes everything seem different. the good old days they say.

pale white

my warm, beautiful, cozy, vintage sweater dress. I love it in the winter with tights, but there are holes all over it which brings in a not so great breeze..

my apologies for my severe lack of blogging, i have been working on some rad projects on top of school etc. 

p.s I'm sure everyone has already seen these. I'm not sure what I think about the knockoff's yet.. are any of you planning on purchasing the Jeffrey Campbell severe Acne knockoff's? They are surprisingly only $195.

I have also fallen in love with this and this, high fives UO.

(vintage sweater)

my oh so coveted grandpa sweater

simple

(H&M tee, Urban shorts and tights, Gap jacket)

"My advice to people today is as follows: if you take the game of life seriously, if you take your nervous system seriously, if you take your sense organs seriously, if you take the energy process seriously, you must turn on, tune in, and drop out."

(Timothy Leary)

the cape

(urban outfitters liquid leggings, marsh landing cashmere cape, gap wool socks, target boots)

Forgive me for my lack of posts over the past few days, I spent Saturday through last night in New York City. I stupidly forgot my camera (I still can't believe I did!) I had a rad time, most of my fun happened in the West Village at The Fatty Crab and Magnolia's (if you've been to New York and haven't been to Magnolia's Bakery I consider that a crime). They have the most amazing cupcakes in the whole city (Billy's coming in second). I would have to say my favorite part of my time in the city was sitting in central park listening to this jazz band called TinPan, they were so amazing.

I got a lot of great feedback on my last post, and wanted to know what you guys would like to see more of, less of, half of, a quarter of...

I found this "cape" while sifting through my mothers cedar closet. I haven't been able to take it off! The cashmere on my skin is heaven. I couldn't believe I missed this treasure in all of my other sifts through her closets...

I have a day off tomorrow (thank god!) so i'll try to answer all my e-mails!

(thrifted leather shorts, target top, urban tights, vintage key on chain)

These leather shorts are probably one of my most miraculous thrift finds. I don't know who would ever want to let these bad boys go. I found them at the Salvation Army in downtown Philly. 

My Sally adventure yesterday was pretty beat, maybe it's because I go to that Sally EVERY wednesday, I guess they have no new treasures for me to find. I came home with only a sweater and a book, spent not even $4. Pretty soon I'm going to need a thrift bookcase for all of the 79 cent books I get at thrift stores..

Lately I have found myself marveling at this models hair, she is so beautiful.

bikbok

(dress Bik Bok, See by Chloé shoes)

 I love her dress, this will be my next DIY project..

(stockholmstreetstyle)

rip and tear

(vintage skirt, urban sweater and tank; hanes tee)

It is pouring this morning, but I secretly love waking up to the rain, has anyone seen this yet? Alexander McQueen is beyond innovative.

I've been working on yet another shredded t-shirt, (thanks Camille!) I did a white one that took forever a while ago, but I decided I also need a black one. It didn't take me that long to do this one panel, (all the way to the top) maybe an hour or so. 

I'm going thrifting today, (what a surprise) Wednesdays are half off at the sally! I'll be sure to post any treasures that I find

(target jeans, urban tank, vintage jacket and scarf)

I have been so tired today, but wanted to make a quick entry before I took a nap. I'm not really sure where the dark area on the left of my photos is from, camera malfunction, or the lighting?

I've been living in these target pants since I got them Friday, I suggest everyone get a pair. I'm glad it's finally fall so I can wear my collection of beautiful scarves, and my blazer that has been collecting dust balls. I think I need to do some skimming of my closet..

Oh, and I just had the most delicious organic apple juice, quality apple juice is so worth it eh?