How Can You Have Any Pudding If You Don't Eat Your Meat?!

Just sort of obsessed with the Jeffrey Campbell Daisy D wedge. I can't decide what color I want, but I'm leaning toward this cheetah.

Someday Things Gonna Be The Same

Currently reading The Year of Magical Thinking.

Joan Didion is one of my favorite writers, by far. Even seeing a picture of her, she just exudes intelligence, class, and confidence.

But I Like It

Super quickie Photobooth post.

These are some fingerless gloves I knitted up - kind of obsessed with.

(btw, impossible to pose hands in a picture without looking like a) a douchebag or b) totally awkward. I think I went with b.)

Also, you can kind of see that I finally dyed the tips of my hair blue. It's super faded in this picture, but I just redid it last night and between the fading and the new dye, the ombre thing looks excellent. I'll try to get another picture of it soon.

It's Loud And Tasteless And I've Heard It Before

So, I'm back in the blogging mood. I had been feeling very uninspired fashion-wise these past several months, but I'm kind of getting into it again. I'm on winter break for the next month with no responsibilities, so I'll try to get the blog back into the swing of things!

OK, now I know I am in the severe minority when I say this, but I hate the Jeffrey Campbell Litas. His shoes for me are usually either dead-on, or totally psychotic/"Why would anyone buy these??" I just don't get the Litas. I think they create an extremely unflattering silhouette on the foot, and not even in a cool or interesting way. It's one thing to be unflattering, but not necessarily ugly. I think it's the covered platform that does it for me. Whenever I see them on other blogs, I only like outfits that include a pair of Litas if the Litas are almost entirely hidden by a flared pant (then I can just imagine they're a cuter pair of shoes anyway). I'll end my rant now, but am I seriously the only person that doesn't get what's so great about these shoes? The Foxys are so similar and about a million times cuter. I'd rather wear those sandals and have cold toes than these horrid boots. :)

Don't Let No One Prove You Wrong

I've been in a bit of a funk lately and I haven't felt in a fashion blogging place, but I thought I'd at least share this:

This is a 1930s bathing suit that I came across online from one of my favorite vintage shops - Swift. I love the cutout and am going to use it as inspiration for a future knitting project. I'll let you know how that turns out (if and when I get a break from school stuff to knit finally!).

And here's a great song from Jenny & Johnny with some visual for a little inspiration.

Show Your Teeth To Everyone

This time of year always makes me very conflicted, fashion-wise. It's summer. It's 90 degrees and I'm melting most of the time. I have to walk to class, and anything other than cutoffs and a tank top is simply impractical. BUT my closet is full of new fall purchases that I am dying to wear. With this confusion in mind, here are a couple outfits I've found inspiring lately:

Warm weather. Minus the jacket, even though the jacket is my favorite part and I've been looking for a good blazer.

Cool weather. Badass. And I might die if I don't get those shoes.

I Want To See You Dance Again

People keep hating on the Dolce Vita x Target collaboration, but I'm really digging this pair. I think I must buy them. The issue is now studded vs. not studded. (Knowing me, studded will probably win).

Better Be Here When I Get Back

Uncommon Creatures F/W 2010. It's a menswear line from Denmark. That I want to own. That is available online in August.

Must. Purchase. Drapey. Dark. Clothing.

Take It Easy

As always, I wish I had a never ending supply of vintage clothing from the 70s... particularly during the summer. I've been trolling on eBay, so I'll let you know if anything interesting is won on my part.

Here are a few current inspirations:


Loving Daria's outfit. Those bell bottoms are nuts.
(with Lily Donaldson for the Vogue UK March 2008 "Trail Blazers" editorial)


I have vowed not to wear makeup on the daily this summer, as well as keep my hair non-straightened or blow-dried. So far so good - only 2 days with makeup and one night under the blow dryer and it's already July! I think my skin and hair are thanking me.


Always.


Love this outfit, although as someone who has worn glasses since the age of 5, I really question the whole "nerdy frames/no lenses" thing.


The stunning Ms. Pallenberg, looking wonderfully outfitted as usual. (And I'm not hating Keith's arms in this picture, either.)

Cheers!

She Said She Said

So this article on a renovated Victorian hunting cottage in the Catskills has been making the internet rounds, and for good reason - this house is adorable, if not exactly functional due to its lack of kitchen/bathroom. But a good picnic/camping retreat.



I have certainly never been a fan of shabby-chic or all white interiors, at least not in practice. In theory and pictures, though, they look great. And I did take away a few cool decorating ideas from this article, so I thought I'd repost the pictures.

Here's the before:


The after:


Location:


From the front:


Porch close up (they sure are beating you over the head with that English cottage feel... it's like the photographer said "We need Wellies in EVERY shot!" Super cute though - I like that the door brings in some natural green, and the flowers are a nice touch:


Interior:

I adore the shelving up by the roof.


Beautiful china cabinets and stacks of dishes.


Great find with the mirror, and the bottles are great.


If this were me, definitely no white books. The whole charm of antique books in my mind is that they look dirty and beat up. Also, I'd probably do a black mirror frame.


And knowing me, I'd be more likely to hang a shrunken head from a door knob than a pink sachet with flowers... ick.


LOVE the lofted bed. LOVE the chandelier.


Another angle. How comfy does that all look?? I would have to stop eating in bed with white linens, though. :)

Her previous home - "the Groove tube", where her husband still lives since back problems prevent him from accessing the lofted bed:


I dig the dated couch upholstery and shag carpet. That idea can definitely be revamped and done in a non-tacky way.

Get That Dirt Off Your Shoulders

So I have an unpaid internship and a part time job this summer. I know my job wouldn't mind blue hair, but I still have to figure out if it would be ok with the internship people. Otherwise, I have my Manic Panic After Midnight ready and waiting. I already did a post on my dye plans, but here's some more for inspiration:



Good turquoise, good gradient.



Kinda like how this one faded... hopefully my dye will age well, but I think I'll have enough extra dye to refresh the tips a few times when the bleach starts to show through.



Peaches



Can't decide how long the blue bits should be...



Freak streak



Ida



Love this picture



Más



I think this is the perfect length, just it'd be blue instead of pink.

These remain my favorites, though:

Feeling Sorry For Myself

How sick are these shoes?! I NEED them. From my favorite eBay seller, Sisters of the Black Moon. Check them out.




Here's a close up. SERIOUSLY. Amazing.