Running, Police On My Back

OK, this is the year - I pledge to get a one piece bathing suit, but it needs to be this awesome.

Don't Stop Believin'

Now this is what I was waiting for. I was hoping for suede, but ponyhair certainly works.

JC Mariel wedge, available on Nasty Gal

But I Hear The Voices Say

Sorry I haven't been posting much as of late. It's just hard to get inspired when I know I just have to spend my days in hiking boots and old jeans. I did an environmental service project in Washington, then I came back for an intense two weeks of exams, now I'm on Catalina Island doing some research. But island life is so laid back, so I'll be back to my normal posting. I'm starting to get summer fever, and I'm actually kind of excited about shopping again :)

Here are a couple recent sources of inspiration:

an oldie but a goodie

from the ever inspiring and creative Cocorosa... really digging the seventies vibe here, as always. I'm looking for the perfect wide-legged sailor pant that doesn't drown my 5'2" frame, as well as some more wedges for my collection. Also toying with the idea of classy bare midriff, so this outfit really pulls it all together!

If You Remember The Sixties, You Weren't There

or you just saw some of Jim's art

RIP Jim Marshall

While They Lied At Night, They Lied At Night, While They Lied

I spent last week (spring break for me) on Orcas Island in Washington State. It was amazingly gorgeous and I met some great people. I totally miss it.

I'll be back to my usual blogging frequency in a couple weeks. :)

Cheers!

The Type Of Sound That Floats Around And Then Back Down

I trimmed my hair last weekend... it's a little shorter than I would like, but the split ends left me no choice! I can't wait until it grows out again. It's like buyer's remorse on my head.

sources: BleackBlack; here, there, & everywhere

And I'm Gonna Be High As A Kite By Then

Sorry I haven't been posting normally lately. It's not that I'm busy exactly, but just growing up and a little jaded/uninspired this winter. Looks like I'm going to stay an extra year at USC to get my MA in Environmental Studies, which is exciting. I've just been applying for a lot of research grants/study abroad trips lately that in my free time all I want to do is listen to music and knit and watch TV like an old woman.

This is going to be a bit of a stream-of-conciousness post:

1. Just got around to watching the Season 3 finale of Californication. (See? Lots of TV!)

I love David Duchovny. I love this show. The finale made me tear up a bit.

2. Related to the above - I've been listening to this a lot:

3. I got the Linda Farrow x Alexander Wang sunglass knock-offs posted on Luxirare, available here.

The real ones, obvs.

The knock-offs.

Not a perfect match, but pretty close. I think I may paint the tips silver, because that's kind of my favorite part. Makes them look more futuristic, less Keanu Reeves. I also wish the lenses weren't purple, but maybe I can figure out how to change that.

4. Apparently, these sunglasses are available from Hot Topic in a few colors. I found this when shopping for - shocker - nail polish! I had always written off Hot Topic as a lame/cheap store for wannabe goth middle schoolers, but I think now that they are targeting scenesters or whatever, their merchandise is really different... Check it out - Chanel ear knock offs (aka "Lady Gaga-inspired headband"):