Oh, Mother Of Pearl I Wouldn't Trade You For Another Girl

I've been looking for a good, black, badass looking pair of ankle boots, but it's hard.

This is my dream pair still, but unavailable in the U.S.

This is a contender from Aldo, but I was really looking for something with a heftier heel.

This pair is from Urban Outfitters... I tried them on, but from the front my feet looked like tiny little baby hooves or something (I'm only a size 6.5, I think I tried on a 6... sometimes a rounded toe makes me look like I have kiddie feet) Urban Outfitters has been personally failing me lately.

And I found these from Moschino, but they're so out of my price range... just eye-candy :) They remind me a little of the new Acne wedges. Sexy monster of Frankenstein shoes?

Anyway, the search continues, but I will keep y'all posted!

To Die By Your Side, Well The Pleasure - The Privilege Is Mine

WANTED: 1 pair booties. Must be "made for walkin'." If found, please contact me ASAP. K thnx, bai!

So, Carolina Engman bought these from Din Sko. To my complete and utter disappointment, Din Sko does not deliver their amazingly cute shoes outside of the Netherlands. Sad. So I tried to find something comparable in the states. I should try Aldo maybe.

So, our first contestant was this pair from Urban, at 50% off. I didn't like that the shaft was meant to be significantly roomier than necessary for a leg, though. It was even like that on the model in the catalog. I wanted something more fitted to look seamless when worn with black tights/leggings.

Next I tried these. Kind of the same problem. The part with the grommets was sort of floating above my foot, as if the shoe had been expecting a rather swollen foot/ankle to fill it. Maybe I could have gone down half a size if they had carried it, but everything else seemed to fit fine... Sad

Just spotted these online. I quite like them, so maybe the others not fitting was a sign. I'm not going to order them blindly, though, because clearly fit is touch and go.

Hopefully, one day, I will find my sole-mates... (har har)

Fashion Zombies

GIRAFFE LEGS

Urban Outfitters, $88

So, I think the answer to the "How do I wear this?" question is, in this case, you don't. I don't understand these stockings. They seem a little ridiculous, and for $88 no less! Who is buying this? If I see someone rock these on the interwebs in a tasteful way, I will be beyond impressed, but I think it is impossible. I kind of hope I see someone in person wearing these, just for the lulz.

I'm Not Leaving 'Til Someone Plays Captain Beefheart!

Went to a friend's party last night. Was super in a rush getting ready so I didn't take outfit pics until I got home after. (Turns out 3 in the morning + dead camera battery = Mac photobooth pictures.) Anyway, most of my concerted efforts at looking presentable were directed toward hair and makeup, so unfortunately I was less than creative with the clothes. Pretty similar to what I wore to No Doubt. I had to look decent, be able to withstand Southern California heat and post-midnight chill factor, while keeping in mind that there was going to be a guy there I knew from high school that I didn't want hitting on me.

I figured out how to wave at my slightly shnockered self via the mirror... no comment.

cardigan - Target

cut up skirt from thrift store

lace top from thrift store

belt - gift (from Target I think)

black tank top underneath the lace bits from AA

This was the only way I could think to take a picture including my feet at the time

Clearly my room is still a mess.

from Urban Outfitters last summer

Hope you all had a good weekend!

It's The American Way

Thrift store haul:

clockwise from top left: 

- a very shoulder-pad-y navy blazer (pretty cliche thrift store fare, I'm surprised I didn't already own one), 

- silly 80s printed Alaska tourist shirt (probably going to get cut up into a tank), 

- Wet Seal bleached out jeans (which I considered just leaving as-is after I bought them since I have such trouble finding jeans that fit, but then I was like "Wait! Are we in 7th grade or something?" so I proceeded to make them into really slutty cut offs, & will stud them - I'll update on this soon), 

- black and white lacy tops (the kind best worn with a black bra - great minds think alike, but only if I can get out the house before my parents see - not something I thought I'd have to worry about at 20, sheesh), 

- a couple little purses (the one with the chain strap has leather woven through it thats sort of peeling, so I may have to cut it out and unweave it from the chain if it starts to bother me too much, but otherwise both are in decent condition),

- "No Cuffs Bail Bonds" t-shirt, which I have already incorporated into many mental outfits,

- Nine West oxfords that fit me like a peel on a banana (ie awesomely),

- shirt that reads Hindu Kush the World's Finest Since 1993 (too funny to resist, but so huge I might make it into a dress)

- an Pepto Bismol-y perfect Miami Vice/BH 90210 pink t-shirt by Lucky Brand that says Malibu Everyday Camp on it (pretty big on me, will probably be made into a tank)

Total damage: about $25.50. That's it. Afterward I went to Urban and spent more than that much on ONLY A HAT. 

Except mine is gray. It's cute, but I feel super guilty about the hat now, so I may return it. I'm going to look for a cheaper one on Abbot Kinney/Venice Boardwalk tomorrow.