MisfitMuses

Long Live McQueen (3/16/1969- 2/11/2010)

2010-02-12T18:24:00.000-08:00

When I heard the news that Alexander McQueen died, I thought it was a joke. Before I found out at work, I took a bathroom break, looked in the mirror to compose myself. The day had started out nervewracking due to a project that I spent 9 hours working on, to relief, and distress when shit just refused to go right. I was happy again until I was told he died. Shock and a deep feeling of sadness set in. I didn't know the man, but it was one of my hopes and dreams that I would meet him. I've never really had a list of celebrities I wanted to meet, but when it comes to artists and designers, I could name off the ones I wanted to meet in no time. McQueen was really high up on the list. And now he's dead. WHAT. THE. FUCK.

There go my inspirations, one by one. To me, the man is a genius and his ideas will aways influence me. His work is dark, mysterious, ethereal, and enchanting. The man could and did make even misery look beautiful. There are not many people whose work I come back to time and time again, But here was one creative power that really spoke to me. Lives may be lost but memories live. Of all things, I hope he is in a happier place than he was here. Life is not always a walk in the park.

These collections have been the most impactful on me. The themes, the music, the clothes are just...amazing. RIP MR. LEE MCQUEEN.

Weatherman

2010-01-25T19:37:00.000-08:00

I don't believe meteorologists anymore. They say the weather is gonna be one way, that we're gonna get 20 inches of snow or a super nice day. Then they let you down. Today was supposed to be nice but it rained like crazy. The wind was so strong that I couldn't cross the street without swaying to the side. I was in the best mood though for some strange reason and I couldn't stop smiling like a cheeseball. Then I kinda danced around in the rain,too. It's a nice change from all the stupid school and life stress though. Almost everything and everyone had been irritating me up til that moment. It's true, music makes everthing better. In this case, rain too.

Pssst...

2010-01-22T20:09:00.000-08:00

I have a secret guilty pleasure. Actually, it's not a secret anymore but I actually like watching Jersey Shore. I don't typically watch tv anymore but I'll actually take the time to watch a couple shows online. JS is one. Before I watched it, I was super skeptical and said "this show is going to be crap". Don't get me wrong, it is; it's trashy, tanned, and full of drama...but no doubt, it's entertaining. And hilarious. Anddddd Pauly D is not that bad, minus the hair cut. Anyway, this Michael Cera + Jersey Shore Cast is hilarious. Michael Cera is the best geek ever.

Nagi Noda

2010-01-20T19:46:00.000-08:00

It's late at night and I should totally be doing homework but I came across someone pretty fucking awesome while slacking off. Her name is Nagi Noda(died September 2008-booooo) and according to her biography, she was a music video/ tv commercial director, CD jacket designer, multi-disciplinary artist, and recent fashion designer- talk about multitasking! Anyway this woman was and still is amazing but I'll let the pictures and artwork speak for themselves. It's definitely strange but in a really good way. Check out her work at NagiNoda.com

I want all the hair hats:

More of her work...

This is just a sampling of her work; it would take me a week to add all of her artwork, hence the site

Source: Nagi Noda

Zombie Love

2010-01-16T21:01:00.000-08:00

Soooo disappointed right now. See these macabre beauties? I've been looking for them online at a decent(cheap) price. I finally found them at the Iron Fist online shop.I was going to buy them when I got my paycheck but checked the website again later and my size was gone. SHIT! I guess when an opportunity appears, or in my case, zombie heels, you seize them before they're gone. For now, I'll track the website like a hawk in the sky and grab them when they show up again.
Also, I love zombies. But that might be obvious.

Decade of Fashion

2010-01-13T18:28:00.000-08:00

2009

2000

Man, Fashion really changes quite a bit over the years. From 2000 to 2009, everything is different;the hair, the jewelry and everything. There's a nice little collection of some of the top fashion shows from 2000 to 2009 on youtube. Plus for the remixed tracks- It's like one extended runway show. Find the in-betweens at FashionTV.

Winter, Go Away

2010-01-09T22:11:00.000-08:00

Come winter, my fashion sense deteriorates into nothingness. I dress for warmth instead of visual effect. That means whatever sweater I can dig up along with a couple of shirts and a scarf. The solution to not freezing my ass off in crummy Boston weather? A warm but cute coat. And funtional boots. Is it just me or are most winter boots just ugly?

Coat inspiration:

Pictures are from Various sources: Style Bubble, Facehunter, Missoni, Style.com, The Sartorialist, Jak and Jill - if I'm missing anybody, let me know! Keeping track of sources is hard, especially when you have 950+ inspiration pics saved in random order.

LadyGaga x Polaroid

2010-01-07T18:40:00.000-08:00

- MINUS

+ PLUS

= EQUALS

Two of my loves, Lady G and Photography, are combining! She's the new face of Polarioid as well as the creative director, soon to participate in creating specialty products. Creative Director,Singer, Dancer-what else will she do? To be honest, if she slaps her face onto a polaroid camera, I'd get it in a heartbeat. Good choice, Polaroid- Now if they could bring back their instant film cameras.
I had one growing up and totally didn't take advantage of it. The film was expensive and I was even more impatient. Now, I wish I would've stocked up so I could embark on camera whore adventures. I mean, there are digital polaroid makers and stuff but it's just not the same. It's like online dating. Same concept but it's NOT the same. Not that I experienced the latter. More info about Lady Gaga's new gig at MSNBC.

Digital Polaroid created using Poladroid- Original Photo Credit: Michael Buckner/Getty Images North America

Chopped and Screwed

2010-01-06T09:56:00.000-08:00

Hair. It really is a complex issue for me. I'm a fan of the obscene and ridiculous but when it comes to hair, I tend to stick with boring and simple. There's nothing wrong with either boring and simple,but they're just that. It's just, I don't know what the hell to do with my hair. The texture is a cross between Cambodian wavy thick hair and Coarse Black hair. Some parts of my head are silky smooth and the other part is afro. Most stylists I go to don't really know how to deal with it.

My dad got me an Instyler for Christmas. I had no idea what it was before my dad gave it to me. Supposedly it can curl,straighten, and do all sorts of tricks. I decided to try this thing out-at 11:00 pm, the night before school. My sister straightened it for me as I sat throught 3 episodes of Jersey Shore. Jersey Shore is addictive garbage, by the way. After she finished, I looked at the ends..ughhhh, so I decided we should cut them off.Snip, Snip, Snip and this is what my hair looked like:

Kinda Horrendous? I agree.

Soooo I ended up at Empire Hair Salon, aka Blaine's Beauty School. This place is hit or miss. I've definitely been caught up in ugly haircuts before0 this is NOT the place to go if you can't take chances. It is cheap, though. Anyway, fast forward to the part where I get my hair Shampooed, conditioned, blowdryed, and straightened. Don't foger the burning too- this woman kept on burning my scalp with the goddamn blowdryer. I didn't know getting your hair done was supposed to hurt!Anyway, the end result was this:

The best part of having my hair like this is being able to wear a hat! With my hair always in a bun, it was hard to wear hats. That, and I thought I had a gigantic head.

Now I have to maintain this by repeating the process every week.Eventually I'm just gonna dye it, cut it close, and grow it all back healthily.The End.

One More

2010-01-05T22:07:00.000-08:00

Ok, I keep finding these inspirational messages that I like. I probably don't follow 85% of the advice that I'd like to take. But this one? this is feasible. People really are full of shit. I'm in no way exempt.
I'd like to know who thinks of these messages. Are they philosophers or just graphic design students who have a knack for giving life advice? I think I'm gonna pretend it's divine intervention. It's 2010- By now, even God probably uses a computer.

Amber Rose

2010-01-04T18:16:00.000-08:00

I can't say I know much about Amber Rose besides the fact She's Kanye's girlfriend and a model. I've also come to know her as the chick with the blond shaved head. All that is pretty cool in itself though but what I really like is the way these pictures look. Third and fourth are my absolute favorite. Smoke,mirror shots,and all that illusional stuff always gets me.
Shot by Hiltron Bailey.
Styled by the Boyfriend(not mine, hers!).
See the rest at Kanye's Blog.

And then I thought...

2010-01-02T19:49:00.000-08:00

So,so true...I'm starting to realize that material objects ain't shitttt. I find happiness in genuity. Yet, there's something missing in my life, not yet sure what it is. Does anyone truly live having everything they ever wanted? Without Sacrifice?

Credit: Tryingislying

Happy New Year!

2010-01-01T21:24:00.000-08:00

And hellooooo to 2010. It didn't even occur to me this was going to be a new decade until New Years Eve! So sick today, I'm practically blowing snot out of my pores. Gross way to put it but I've literally blown my nose about 100 times today. Still trying to be productive today and I drew for the first time in forever! Now I have to do schoolwork too and I really don't want to. Can't always get what you want, I guess.

Which leads me to this wishlist of randomly accumalated items on Polyvore. I don't know where half of this stuff from (list included) but I wish I had it. Hooray for wishlists!

Items in this set:
Sass & Bide Midnight Runners printed tank dress, $170
Courtside Sweater-Mod Retro Indie Clothing & Vintage Clothes, $60
Alexander Wang | Suede and rib-knit biker jacket | NET-A-PORTER.COM, 1.427 EUR
Magenta Nubly Wool Side Zip Overcoat w/ Tie
ラチネコットン2, 14,700 JPY

Smile,Laugh,Cry,Just don't call it Quits

2009-12-30T21:54:00.000-08:00

Probably one of my favorite scenes of the Titanic. Girl meets guy on ship, secret ecapades are made on said ship, External conflict threatens their relationship, their Love survives but the couple doesn't. I LOVED this movie as a child and it was probably my first tearjerker. James Cameron hit it big.

Now he hit it big again with Avatar. I'm totally reiterating what people have been saying about it but it was good. The effects were great, the characters and creatures were awesome. The plot was pretty good although some parts were a tiny bit predictable. Nevertheless, I got teary eyed at the part where all hell broke loose. I couldn't help but be reminded of unfortunate events. American/World Imperialism, anyone? The natives are looked upon as "savages" and humans are trying to force their language/customs on them while stealing away their natural resources. Although the movie would be offensive to indigenous people, I agree with a friend who said the movie or rather, movie director, is trying to convey a message. It's never okay for people to invade and destroy others.

Anyway,like I said, aesthetically it was gorgeous. From a fashion viewpoint, I loved the minimal wardrobe of the natives.There was an obvious tribal influence with that and the language (African,Asian,Native American peoples?) I'm visually inspired now- I want to recreate some of it! I'm also more tempted to sretch my ears now,too. Oh, the influence...

Back to Business

2009-12-29T15:18:00.000-08:00

(Starting today, I think I'm gonna do a picture of the day (posting a pic and blabbering on and on about it's significance to my life,how I see the world,why I like/loathe it)

I told myself "Mattaya. This year you are not going to have New Year Resolutions". Why? Because they never come true Time and time again, I vow to lose weight, to help others out more, to finally learn to play my guitar,to draw/paint/photograph, and to stop slacking. Time and time again, I fail. I think it's about time I take a different approach and to actually just do it.

I mean not just saying I'll do it, practicing my vices up until New Year's eve, and then doing it. I mean JUST DO IT. Nike did something right when they coined that slogan.I like it so much I've considered it getting tattooed on me. Yeah, right.Anyway, I'm using this tactic with posting too.I hope to post every other day. Cookies if I actually stick to this plan.

Headbanger

2009-12-13T11:43:00.001-08:00

Just when I thought it couldn't better, I find that they definitely come bigger- and better! It's one part the statue of liberty and another part warrior girl. I'm sure no one would mess with me if I had these.Where do you even get spikes that big? Oh yeah, Givenchy.I'm pretty sure I need one- you know, for self defense and all. It can be a scaaary world,after all.

Photos: Jak and Jill @ http://jakandjil.com/blog/

Virgin Blak

2009-12-09T20:22:00.000-08:00

Strolling across LB again and found an awesomely dressed guy. No offense, but I think it's easier being a stylish guy than a girl. No need to be all made up- you can basically roll out of bed and go. Or maybe...maybe thats how guys make it look. I don't know but I do know I find myself strolling over to the mens section of many clothing stores- not because I'm looking to score (ha!) but because guys have the best clothes. They get all the clothes with the cool details and designs! I'm a huge fan of military coats with epaulets, zippers everywhere,spike, asymmetry, and just edge in general. The stores I can afford to shop in simply don't provide this in the female section.

Ok, back to the topic...I stumbled across Virgin Blak and all I have to say is YES! If I was a dude, this is exactly how I'd look in terms of personal style.Actually, I'd still wear almost everything on this website as a girl. What's crazy is that I've been designing and planning to make a hooded cowlneck sweatshirt but I wasn't sure if it would work. According to that design, it will very well work. Of course, my fabric is going to be obnoxiously flashy and in silver as opposed to the one below.

The styling is on point and it might just be me but the blonde dude looks a kinda like Johnny Depp to me. I love the accessories, shoes, garments, and overall look. Definitely one of my new fave stores! Go Shop at Virgin Blak here.

Tim Walker Appreciation

2009-12-08T18:41:00.000-08:00

Stumbled onto lookbook forums. Post on Favorite Fashion photographers appear on my screem. Several people mention their love for tim walker. Proceed to google. Typed in Tim Walker. Fell in love. Ok...how did I not know about this man before?! I guess he does more work for international magazines than American.I've always wondered who shot the whimsical juicy couture ads, full of coloured poodles and vibrant sets. Now I know and I'm so blown away by tim walker. The sets...like I mentioned are beautiful. Which makes him a fantastic interior/set designer + photographer.

It's very rare I find a photographer whose vision I can identify with,one who takes my breath away. The lighting is very natural and sometimes ethereal or even dim. The pictures are pure fantasy. One of my goals as an artist is to be able to keep every aspect of my imagination. I refuse to let reality be the bane of my creativity.

I watched the interview on showstudio and I recall him saying he was scared of photography because of all the technicalities but obviously the man's vision has taken over fear of technicalities. Time to stop fawning but now I have an addition to my list of favorite photographers ever. Love Love Love <3

Just a few assorted Favorites

And one of my favorite pictures to ever exist (so far)

wait! also a super interview: http://www.showstudio.com/project/infashion/films/36330

Winter, you came

2009-12-06T10:26:00.000-08:00

Last night went and saw Boston Ballet's the Nutcracker. The show was gorgeous and I liked it much more than when I saw it in the 1st grade. When you're in the 1st grade, your mind can't quite comprehend what the hell is going on-at least not me.Fvorite part of the show? Little children in rat+ lamb costumes+ the BEAR! It's not everyday you see a bear doing ballet!And it snowed for the first time yesterday just as we were leaving the nutcracker

(pic's not mine)

Ship me Microchip Nikes

2009-11-21T21:34:00.000-08:00

I'm not even into the Nike Brand like that (ethical issues, maybe?) but I think these are pretty awesome. They're a sculpture by Artist Gabriel Dishaw. They weigh 15pounds and they're a 9.5 mens...so 11.5 in womens' sizing? I think I'll pass on wearing them but these are flyyyyy. Fly-I don't think I even use that word as part of my daily extended vocab.Anyways...

Pictures and Product belong to Gabriel Dishaw

She said Hi to Forever

2009-11-20T13:56:00.001-08:00

The title? A reference to Daul Kim's blog, I Like to Fork Myself. Ever post title starts with "Say hi to...." . The last post said Say Hi to Forever. The last video a beautiful song that sends chills down my spines because it trails her suicide.

I don't really know what to say because I don't know Daul Kim and I can't understand her reasons for suicide but I can understand her pain.And her suicide made me think-
loneliness/depression is an issue that many people live with daily. Why so taboo? Is it because life is supposed to be nothing but flowers and rainbows? Is it because daily we're bombarded with advertisements saying "oh, if you buy this,if you buy that you'll be happy?" The pressure to live to society's standard can be painful. I think people at the top sometimes have it the hardest.
Humanity doesn't appreciate what is here one day until it's gone the next day or until it deteriorates into nothingness.

Her blog attracted me originally because I liked how much she was uncensored. How the words would spill out, sometimes incomplete or incomprehensible to readers. Sometimes her posts were funny,sometimes they were serious. They were definitely relatable. I really appreciate when people don't hold back, when they question the world as it is, and acknowledge that issues that exist. I just wish one of us would have got to her; to tell her that things would eventually be okay. Everyday we ask someone or we get asked " how are you?" Do we really care or do we just ask out of politeness. If only we really listened to the honest answer of this question; there would be less loss.

I watched this video via http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/11/19/daul-kim-dead-20-year-old_n_364350.html

This video made me tear up but it made me laugh too because I totally get her humor. Like I said, I didn't know her but I wish I did. What is it that makes it possible for us to mourn and care for someone halfway across the world? I don't know but I wish the best for her family and I hope Daul found what she wanted.

Rest in Peace, Daul Kim.

Bad Romance indeed

2009-11-10T18:28:00.000-08:00

So once in a while, Humanity comes across a person so thrilling,so unique that one can't help but watch every move(or outfit change in this case) of that person. Who is this person? Lady Gaga. Everytime her name drops from my mouth I feel like such a teenybopper fangirl! I probably am considering I consume her songs like crack and squeal at the mention of her name. Anyway, Bad Romance came out today and for the most part, it's pure love.
I think the only thing I'm not feeling is Gaga's dancing buttttt whatever, no one's perfect. Actually, I think that's what attracts me to her. She oozes confidence and she does whatever she wants, whenever-it doesn't matter if people don't understand her.She doesn't resort to overt sluttiness for male attention-Don't get me wrong, she's sexual,for sure, but not slutty.Finally,I like her because she's so weird! Feels good to know I'm not the only one. Anyway, I actually made screenshots of some of my favorite parts-( Basically the whole video,oops)

I spy with my fashion eye...Alexander Mcqueen(among others)! Lucky duck, I wish I could rock that collection-Oh, what I'd give to know Lady Gaga and Alexander Mcqueen...

Oh yeah, here's the video

2009-11-08T00:21:00.001-08:00

Runt

2009-11-04T19:43:00.001-08:00

Oldie but goodie.This is Runt,appropriately named because she was the tiniest of the bunch of kittens that we had. We had to give them all away because there were 7 kittens. I already have two cats so anymore would be too much. I swear I'm going to be a cat lady when I grow up.Wait,unless I already am...

Silhouette

2009-11-03T20:48:00.000-08:00

Silhouettes. So simple but so sweet. I find that they're one of my favorite things to do especially against beautiful backgrounds. One day as I was riding the bus to school,late(!), I saw the most beautiful sky with skyscrapers in a perfect shadow. I never got it but hopefully I'll see it again. As for these, these are on the esplanade of the Charles River. I almost fell into the river taking these but I'm pleased with how they turned out.
By the way, I'm in a photo slump. I'm not sure what to do; there's no way I want to quit photography but I'm so uninspired at the moment! Hopefully I can get back on track seeing as I want to major in photography/ visual arts for college. I'm just gonna take the camera and shoot and inspiration should follow.

Purple!

2009-11-01T17:50:00.001-08:00

Ok, no one's really purple but imagine if we were! I'd want to be pink...

This is how my sister really looks!In case you weren't sure.

Love and Halloween

2009-10-31T18:22:00.001-07:00

Heart Shaped leaves; Happy Halloween!

Vicki

2009-10-23T17:10:00.001-07:00

The Color of Fall

2009-10-21T20:12:00.001-07:00

Stranger from Above

2009-10-20T20:40:00.001-07:00

Broadway at night

2009-10-20T06:00:00.000-07:00

Another one bites the dust

2009-10-19T19:39:00.000-07:00

ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS.A recent Danny Roberts work.This man blows my mind. I want his skills. My love for his artwork has inhibited completely thought out sentences. Alothugh that doesn't matter,you should take in the visual beauty of his works. I don't know Danny but I've been following his blog for the last year and a half and he's greatly improved. Totally serves as motivation for me to draw daily. Ok,I'm done. Visit Igor and Andre . NOW.

XRAY HEEL

2009-10-18T04:00:00.000-07:00

I shouldn't love this picture(after all, it only makes too obvious the effects of wearing heels) but I do. Heels, every women's love. Maybe not everyone's but certainly mine. However, I confess that I'm a bit of a phony as sneakers are my main squeeze and heels my concubine. I love them more than sneakers but these Boston streets are rough and it especially is complicated wearing them at school. At school, I end up being late to class because I can't outwalk the slow couple in front of me. I end up almost slipping because the cafeteria floor is slippery as an iceskating rink. So why are we women and few select men so obsessed with the aesthetically pleasing torture devices.Is it that extra height, that attention grabbing click-clack, or the raised arch? I have no idea butttttt I know I'm a heel admirer for life.The taller,the better! Pain here I come...

Tuck Shop Girl

2009-10-17T20:33:00.000-07:00

Chica from the Tuck Shop,tiny little Australian restaurant with meat and veggie pies.She was so chill and nice! The tattoos, I remember her saying, are mostly family oriented. Usually text is not my thing when it comes to tattoos but for her, they look awesome. As for the tuck shop in itself, cheap and good music too but don't bring any more than a few people-the place is that small.

Wants

2009-10-16T17:46:00.000-07:00

My excuse for being constantly broke and not buying all the lovely clothes and shoes I should? "It's a recession!" YEAH,RIGHT...

Want-because I have an affinity for silver colored anything and lace up anything

Want-these are sexy!nothing like a little bit of dominatrix in your life,not that I am...

DO NOT WANT- these are just...too much for me...and that's coming from someone who loves the weird and subtle ugliness

Lucky for me these are not out of my price range,as they're all from Gojane.com

Funny Face

2009-10-13T20:44:00.000-07:00

Ny, I think I love you

2009-10-12T19:30:00.001-07:00

Trains like trees

2009-10-10T19:44:00.001-07:00

Statuesque

2009-10-05T21:00:00.001-07:00

How high?

2009-10-02T17:55:00.001-07:00

City Sky

2009-10-01T18:50:00.001-07:00

Sit in the Shadows

2009-09-30T18:51:00.001-07:00

Through lush's looking glass

2009-09-29T18:47:00.001-07:00

Win!

2009-09-07T20:32:00.000-07:00

Today I slept in, read, and then went out with the family/"school" shopping. Parentheses around school because after years of shopping for the perfect back to school outfits, I said "fuck it!" because really, who am I trying to impress?What does it matter if I have new clothes for the first week? I very well know, even though I won't admit it,that the first week could go great and then I run out of new clothes to wear. I've started to learn that you don't have to have new clothes and a lot of money to have great style.It just takes buying quality pieces or just ones that you can wear over and over. Following trends is fun and all, but I just can't afford it.So from now on, I just want to develop a style I can really call my own. And If trendy pieces are a part of it,so be it!

Anyway,now that I'm done with ranting, I managed to buy the madison biker boots from Payless!!! I'm serious when I say that I have been thinking day in and day out about these babies! I know, I know,it's not good to valuse material things like this,but I REALLY wanted these!Ok,I'll calm down hehe,but yes, these are a lot more reasonably priced then the Jeffree campbell one's that are just as forfeous but way out of my budget at $200. When I saw this $50 Alice+Olivia pair on nitrolicious , I knew it was destiny for us to meet. They are 100x cuter than in the picture,by the way.

As for the books, this is what I'm reading right now. Annie Leibowitz's book,Annie Leibowitz at Work,is great and so is Sara Gruen's "Water For Elephants". The first offers alot of insight on Annie's life as a photographer and on certain photographs she has taken throughout the years. At the end she has a Q&A section as well as an equipment section,so people can find out the tools that a great artist uses. I've learned quite a bit from this book! As for the latter, I find it hard to put down because Sara Gruen has written such an addicting novel- I find it hard to imagine details in a book sometimes,especially when every little thing is described! But with this novel, I can picture everything so clearly and it has a great plot while not being confusing at all. As for Slaughterhouse Five, it's a summer reading book.Certainly interesting but not quite my cup of tea. Almost finished though and then I have to write up a summary. Ah, I love reading...

I'm Feeling This

2009-09-06T10:00:00.000-07:00

I'm not a makeup person in the slightest sense. When I'm not being lazy and I'm going out,Sometimes I'll wear some mascara and a bit a eyeliner. It's not that I don't love makeup, I do! If I could, I'd have a look for everyday of the week. Why the makeup thing won't work for me? Well, putting it on takes time and I'm usually the one to skimp on time getting ready in order to sleep an extra fifteen minutes,which gives me what? umm,maybe 20 minutes to get ready? And that's from waking up to leaving the house.

The other thing is that I'm always touching my face,leaning on it,getting checks pinched,mock-slapped,etc which doesn't help if I want the makeup to stay...up...on my face.Needless to say I love this little editorial containing the precious faces of Chanel Iman, Sessilee Lopez, Jourdan Dunn,and Arelenis Sosa.

I now have the urge to run to the drugstore and buy a ton of makeup and slap it all on,giving my self the clown effect. Ok,maybe not but this school year might see me buying some makeup and actually making time to have a beauty routine.

Being all natural is great but sometimes it can be boring and I thrive of the concept of colorrr,or is it colourrr?!Well,off to be more productive,I just couldn't resist posting these!

Fall River

2009-09-04T11:57:00.000-07:00

went to a distant relative's house where all she had for lighting was this vertical fixture...I decided to experiment and came up with some dramatically lit portraits of my brother and sister.Enough to make someone scream?maybe.maybe not.

DANNIJO

2009-09-04T10:00:00.000-07:00

I'm a jewelry person. Clothes I love you but every time I leave a store it's almost never you but some kind of accessory in my hand. I was getting my shebreathes.com fix and came across DANNIJO jewelry. I kinda almost died. They have everything I want in a piece of jewelry: Color,Metal, and a lot of layers. I'm not into intricate,tiny little baubles. I like statement pieces, pieces that you could spot a mile away in admiration,or maybe disgust for some people.These do the trick,besides the totallyunaffordableforhighschoolstudent price tag of 420-595.Dollars,that is.But if I had the dough, one of these would totally be around my neck.Well, I guess this calls for a DIY attempt to be put on the waiting list of DIY ish I want to do.

Sackona in the Dark

2009-09-03T14:00:00.000-07:00

For these, I was just walking home with my sister and basically just told her to jump in these spotlight.I love creepy,dark lighting...you never know what lurks in the dark, ya know?Actually if I didn't know what was here, I'd be terrified and I would literally run home. My neighborhood is rat city so I have reason to run.Rattttttss...

Night Reflection

2009-09-02T14:00:00.000-07:00

Zeus

2009-09-01T20:45:00.001-07:00

Harvard with a dash of rain

2009-08-28T22:22:00.000-07:00

Hung out with Vicky around Harvard Square the day I took these. The whole time it looked like it was going to rain.It did and yet I still couldn't put the camera away. Really, I can't help it-pictures in the rain are fucking gorgeous when you can capture them.

This man right here? I have no clue who he is. The white face made me curious but there was something else, a pensiveness about him that made me want to take the shot. He was taking an eternal smoke break, I noticed, because I circled around the block and he was still doing it.I crept up and asked to take a pic for him and he accepted. Hence,this picture.

The cat and dog above are in Harvard Square everytime and when I go by, I always give them a pet.They look so sad,though! I think it was the rain.

Honestly, I'm not a big fan of flower pictures. They're beautiful but they evoke no feeling in me.I guess because they're always captured in the same way. Next time I'll try a different angle or something. But really? I dont feel anything towards this picture.

Drinks, uh, lemonade from a famous( judging by how crowded it was, don't even go here if you're claustrophobic.) burger place where we ate fries covered in chili, nacho cheese, jalapenos, and sour cream.Being a pig, I forgot to take a picture. Oh,well.

Copley

2009-08-27T19:28:00.000-07:00

Chilling at the library in Copley with Stephanie who hates with a captial H having her picture taken. She should know that sooner or later, I will get her photograph. Took the camera out today,nothing interesting as can be seen by the pictures...or,is it that I'm restricting myself with what I can take pictures of? I feel so intrusive sometimes with the camera, but it's more because I'm not used to lugging it around daily.I can feel that my guard will be let down soon,there is so much that I can shoot,especially people! I just have to work up the courage to ask them whether I can take their picture...or just to snap in general. Who knew one tool could lead to a world with eyes wide open?

1.5 weeks before

2009-08-25T19:17:00.002-07:00

SCHOOL! Which I'm dreading and not dreading at the same time. The good? it's senior year and I've been waiting my whole highschool life to leave my school.Basically I'm happy to be thisss much closer to graduation. The bad? Well, there's the whole what I'm going to do after I graduate,or rather, where am I going to go for college? Ugh,really not anticipating applying!Which reminds me that I should start on my portfolio-photographing,painting,drawing my ass off.

Meanwhile, I got my Sartorialist book and my forever in waiting camera! Soo excited, now all I have to do is really learn how to use it. As for the book, I have all my favorite Sartorialist images saved on my computer but it's great to have a physical collestion of them. Definitely worth it! Now my only wish is for the likes of Garance Dore, Igor and Andre, as well as Jak and Jill to put out books. Then my eyes will cry tears of happiness.

Wonderland

2009-08-09T18:23:00.001-07:00

Ok,so I know the movie isn't due to come out until 2010 but it's never to early for Alice in Wonderland memorabilia. Maybe be on the day of the premiere, I can be one of those people dripping in merchandise, screaming at the screen every time something didn't go as planned.Orrrr I could just have a symbol to remind me that we all are really mad in this world and that rushing rabbits,chesire cats, and mad hatters do exist. Either way, you can't go wrong with these things.
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A request to the ones who let it all hang out

2009-08-03T22:00:00.000-07:00

Ok, I know it's summertime and I know it's hot.Temperatures stay rising and so do hemlines. I get that you don't want to be restricted in your clothes. I get that you're a grown woman and can do whatever you want. But could you consider the people that you come across? Could you please,please,please save me the painful task of gouging my eyes out after looking at something and then turning to stare "those" in the face?I'm just weary of women who insist on going braless at the least convenient times ie; on the train, outside, in public! you know, like this?
Thanks,
-M.F.

Friday Night Wishlist

2009-07-31T17:46:00.000-07:00

It's friday night and I deserve to chill after a long,uneventful week. My week consisted of work,work,and more work. My reward for surviving? online window shopping considering I'm going to be flat out broke until Monday. Monday...you can't come soon enough. Some things that I kinda (don't) need in my life but want anyway:

I'm pretty sure these things worn together would make a hot mess but in moderation it'd work.The wishlist is actually bigger but I need to get to doing something productive.Now, if you'll excuse me...

Africa,the Beautiful

2009-07-30T16:48:00.000-07:00

Some pictures from a volunteer/leadership trip to Capetown, South Africa. So amazing that I wish I was back.It's left me with a traveling bug or rather a major sense of wanderlust!

My view from the plane, super sweet sight to be woken up to!

Early in the morning, all 37 of us on the trip caught a Ferry to Robben's Island, where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned. As we were boarding the ferry, this is what I saw.

When driving on the freeway, you'd come across small,colorful metal and wooden shacks, children playing soccer on the side of the road, people selling everything and green-green,green,and more green! For me, I'm not used to it here in the city so it was a luxury in capetown. Here in the picture is I guess a landmark for the planes are landing at the airport.

A foggy morning view from the top of Table Mountain. Nothing comes quite close to seeing it in real life. It makes you feel as if you're on top of the world, as cheesy as that sounds.

Two little sailboats floating along the beach. Here live some of the more priveleged dwellers.

Tamara De Lempicka

2009-05-29T16:29:00.000-07:00

Dormeuse

The Grand Duke Gabriel

The Refugees

Romana De La Salle

Tamara in the Green Bugatti

More Information:

http://www.citrinitas.com/history_of_viscom/images/modernism/lempicka.html

http://www.tamara-de-lempicka.org/

http://www.arthistoryarchive.com/arthistory/artdeco/Tamara-De-Lempicka.html

Tamara De Lempicka has earned a place in my heart as one of my favorite artists but considering she's a more recent discovery, I don't feel that I quite know enough about her and the whole art deco movement to write her life story, hence the links for reference- Time to read up!

Cut me off a wedge of that...

2009-05-25T19:19:00.000-07:00

I'm sitting here procrastinating on my english paper as I write about the shoes that won't exit the perimeters my mind. I'm actually wearing some as I work. They're a black pair of wedges with criss-crossed straps and open toes. I' m starting to get a thing for open toes shoes.Previously I haven't liked them due to a disgust of feet. Feet...even the word makes me cringe a little. These wedges, though? Yes, these babies could change my mind in a heartbeat.both Dsquared and both delicious (yes, but not in the edible way)

Fendi ( Classic Black and white, nothing could go wrong with these)

Sam Edelman ( spotted these this weekend, I said yes but my wallet said no!)

Current Obsession

2009-05-24T15:36:00.000-07:00

Living in a world so enamored with being thin, I'd rather take a blast to the past to when it was okay to have big hips, breasts, or/ and a booty. Prime example? Sophia Loren, in my

opinion, one of ,if not the most beautiful women in the world. Her beauty and femininity is alluring, making her a current obsession of mines, not in that stalkerish way, hehe.

It was so...

2009-04-25T17:58:00.000-07:00

Hot Today! I am a person who just does not love the heat- at least, not when it's humid. I prefer to stay in a nice air conditioned room relaxing aka doing nothing. Hung out with a friend and we got to meet and shoot some awesome people today for a new street style blog in Boston-not exactly original but it's all in the people you shoot. It's going to be amazing!Anyways, I'm going to start posting a string of random outfits to see where I stand. I spent a ton of money this week-gotta watch those spending habits! I didnt buy any basic stuff so half of my closet is still incomplete. Next time, I swear that's what I'm going for first.

What I wore today

New Hair

2009-03-29T16:37:00.001-07:00

Before

After

Dark Days

2009-03-23T17:16:00.000-07:00

I was going to wear jeans...again, until I had an inner conflict over them and decided to switch them ofr a skirt. The result? black on black, and I swear it does not happen on purpose. I guess I'm just an undercover goth. I wore some ankle boots to school but switched them for heels because everything looks better with heels and I dont have great legs. All is fair in love and fashion though,eh?

New Clothes, Same Shoes

2009-03-09T15:10:00.000-07:00

DropSnap Japan

The Sartorialist

Ok,I miss blogging. So I'm gonna start blogging again. I was getting my daily sartorial fix when I saw the above girl. There was something that made me think exactly of another outfit she was photographed in. As for the first girl, who could forget that face? Ok, maybe it wasn't by face.Those outfits are amazing but the first thing that drew me in were the shoes. It's amazing how they different the outfits are with the same shoes. I dont think anyone could wear striped socks and sandals and not look a little crazy, except that girl.

See ya, can't wait to meet ya

2009-02-14T14:59:00.000-08:00

Ok,so this blogging once a week thing isn't really cutting it and I really feel inadequate without the visuals. I am one of those people that are just expressing themselves visually. Words are incoherent to me without pictures sometimes. I'm going to lay off posting until I get my camera and can really start in corporating my life in this blog. I'll be posting again next month,for sure!

Somewhere In a Far Off Destination

2009-02-07T16:46:00.000-08:00

I feel these days as if I'm living with little purpose in the present. My life feels bittersweet as if I'm missing something and to be honest, I have no idea. It feels as if my days are all starting to blur together. The worst thing is that I've felt this way as long as I can remember. I live day to day just hoping the day will be over and that I can have another break from school or from the social aspects of life.Why social?It's just that so many people have gone in and out of my life and with them went a piece of my heart and a part of my trust. I want to meet people and I love learning about them but how can I when so many have let me down?Human relations are so awkward and I feel it with every conversation or gesture I make with other people. I'm still trying to figure out if it's just me or the world.
School is tiring and I hate going. I have a small group of friends that I adore but I always feel the need to be better than I am. I'm pretty quiet in school,definitely not the most outgoing of the bunch.It's going to change but it doesn't change the fact that there are people I don't care to see and work I don't want to do. Honestly, theres nothing much to do about it except to live it out. In less than two years I'll be graduating from highschool and I have no idea what I want to do. All my life I thought I wanted to do art, but now I'm questioning myself. I've always loved it because I'm good at it but I don't really create at home. However, I create art at school and at my job. I think my job is one of my most cherished things. It's not everyday you love a place you work at. I won't have this job forever either but I'm excited to go other places, too.
I know that being an artist is hard but I had thought it and decided I would work my ass off and achieve my dreams. But now, other thoughts have been tugging at my mind. Will I really make it? How long will it be? How will I make it with all these amazing artists?How do I deal with the competitiveness?Will I be a nobody all my life? I know the answer to these questions and I'm going to reassure myself that of course I can make it. It's all about hard work and determination. I have to network,too, and while it won't be easy, it's a challenge worth taking. As long as I stay true to my art, it will be original. No one is exactly like you no matter what you think and no one is really all that original anymore. Life's way too short and I overthink things way too much. It's time to cut a little slack so I could breathe and actually live instead of being a slave to the pessimism and fear I hold. It sounds so corny but with ultimately I can only make myself happy and I have to treat myself well. No eating garbage, no thinking barbage, and no talking garbage.Life, Here I come.

PS,
(ALL PICTURES ARE COURTESY OF LOMOGRAPHY, MEANING THEY'RE NOT MINE- JUST IN CASE!)

It's A Wrap

2009-01-31T19:59:00.000-08:00

Yesterday I received the skirt of my dreams and unfortunately it wasn't exactly a dream. So sad because I loved the print. However,it was shorter than I expected and the size was actually to big in the waist.That isn't too bad but the main concern was the fabric. It was wayyy lighter than I thought and super clingy. Still cute,just not worth 58 bucks.So that's off to the mailbox...

Next purchase? Something from piperlime! I always spend time drooling over clothes and shoes online so when I saw that Ms.Shoo from SheBreathes was doing a piperlime giveaway, I entered in a hearbeat and I won!Really exciting stuff considering the last time I won something was probably when I was 10(a stuffed seal at the local fair ,haha.) But yes, SheBreathes is an awesome blog with an awesome layout showcasing designers and artists that you may not have seen before. I've found many a designer's work that I love due to this site. It's pure eye candy so take a visit!(screenshot:taken from shebreathe's website)

($65.00, necklush ultra)
And speaking of sites, I love to visit and drool over, can I say that I love Etsy?I have a infinite list of favorite things but right now I'd really like a Necklush: ($40.00,necklush - natural with magenta print)

This would do double duty as a necklace/scarf for me. They're available in a nice varety of colors I love neck adornments for some reason- I have a bajillion necklaces and scarves(ok,exaggeration) taking up space in my closet but I'd still like more-the more, the merrier =)

No School, New Coat

2009-01-27T21:36:00.000-08:00

As I sit here typing , I'm rejoicing in the fact that we have a snow day tomorrow. A break from school never hurts. I think this will be the fourth day off this school year due to a prediction of some major snow. It's the middle of winter and Spring is getting closer but in the meantime, I'm bundled up in my coat. Speaking of coats, I've been drowning in a sea of black peacoats. When 3/4 of the people on your train have this going on, the coats all look alike. I feel like it adds to the drearyness of my commute to and from school. A little bit of color never hurt nobody!I love you black, but I need some color to brighten up my day.I've been on a search for a bright coat to withstand the monotony of the black peacoat that every Bostonian seems to covet. If I don't find one in time for the rest of winter, I will definitely make up for it with a jacket in some blinding color for spring.I love these coats in the pictures but they are light years away from affordable as a broke high school student. But hey, a girl can and will continue to dream. Everything is from this lookbook . P.s- I would be crazy not to wear leggings or pants with the outfits that show bare legs.It's wayyy too cold for that right now!

Obsession

2009-01-26T19:56:00.001-08:00

I posted this skirt before but I'll post again,haha!

So today I made the trek all the way across town with a friend in search of this skirt...

And to my unfortunate luck,they didn't have them! See, normally I wouldn't worry this much about a piece of cloth but this skirt is a very wearable,precious piece of art. I kinda wanted to cry when I found out it wasn't there. I checked the website every single day and saw every size available. But noooo...not today. They only had a size 6,10, and 12! So I bought it in a 6 not very sure if it's going to fit. Motivation never hurts and I would seriously lose a couple pounds to fit in this. The minor (no, major) setback for me? I just blew 63 bucks including shipping. Booo...but at least I can focus in class now. I literally have five bucks in my pocket for the rest of the week now. Lesson of the day? Sometimes you need to just indulge in something you love or else you'll regret it-oh yeah, resist temptation of material objects or they'll be you downfall,haha =)

Also I am very much planning to get a Lomo Camera. I know they're just plastic and a bit overprice but imagine the possibilities! they're on sale for 40 bucks from 80 at urban outfitters and perhaps they're the cheapest that i'll ever get them for. Next paycheck? Yes,I think so.

(from wired.com and holga)

Happy Inauguration Day!

2009-01-20T18:11:00.001-08:00

(The Infamous/Famous/Awesome Artwork from Shepard Fairey)

Hopefully(no pun intended) these next four years will be a time of change and good things to come this country. Today's inauguration affects everything from problems in our school's budget cuts to how I feel personally. There was and is a lot of hype on Obama but I hope it will not just be hype.Here's to four years of Barack!

Day 3

2009-01-14T17:13:00.000-08:00

(my self -portrait for art class)

The two classes I look forward to everyday at school?Study and Art-those probably don't even count as real subjects.Wait...I like english,too! so that does count...

Conceited?Well,Isn't Everyone? Day 2

2009-01-13T19:54:00.000-08:00

When I get out of school, I go to work for a few hours. Fortunately, I love my job. I work in a photography studio learning, you guessed it,photography. Everyone in the studio loves the camera, being in front and behind it. Right now I feel more comfortable behind it but I'm starting to warm up to being the subject. Not yet though because I felt awkward taking pictures of myself with people around,lol. I'm going to try to take a picture everyday of myself 365 days in a row and post it. I want to see If there's a change over the year.

(Boo,My camera won't focus on self timer...or I just move too much)

I'm sad that I wasn't able to take a pic of my outfit without the coat,my battery ran out.What I wore: zippered pencil skirt,tshirt,batwing sweater,black leggings,and boots-Maybe I can umm... stimulate the outfit later this week?

Oh, And I'm going to South Africa this summer!It may be all sucky weather now in Boston but I can't wait for a few months when the weather is decent.

Monday Monday Monday

2009-01-12T16:03:00.001-08:00

(With shoes)

my sister:I like your outfit...but not with those shoes (disgusted look)

me:ok,it's what I wore all day

brother:eww you wore that belt and those sneakers?( obviously weirded out)

me:umm yeah

Well I guess everyones a critic, guess I gotta dress for myself

Monday kinda sucked today, at the beginning anyway. I did my laundry and ley it dry overnight and put it in the dryer to dry overnight. All was good until it broke on me when I wokr up. It wouldn't turn on at all and I was stuck with an empty( kind of) closet. With 10 minutes before I was going to be late to school, I put together a decent outfit. Not too shabby after all. It was cold today but it's supposed to be all week.Andddd...I'm going to ghana this summer!!! or maybe india but not sure yet. It's going to be volunteer and I 'm really,really excited!

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2009-01-11T11:22:00.000-08:00

Lunchroom Lowdown
I've got something to say
'bout where I stand
lunchroom lowdown
baby take a look around
you've got cliques at tables
steady telling fables
the freaks and the geeks
the ones that act all sleek
look around and where am I?
I'm sure I don't belong
It's why I wrote this song
to figure where I sit
cuz I'm tired of this shit
Yeah I know I'm not a hit
but give me just a little bit
of the gossip, world news, opinions
lunchroom lowdown in my ear
but I'm sitting at this table
and I'm sure it's out of fear
these girls they don't say anything
their heads hang down
they don't smile, they don't frown
just stare into space
don't even look me in the face
and now I know I don't belong here
can't be apart of the crowd
best to live it out
leave in one more year

New Year

2009-01-01T17:32:00.000-08:00

Happy 2009! All my resolutions basically sum up into one: to live life to the fullest and be best I can be, Physically and mentally.I also will blog more often. I started this blog as a way of documenting my style but I guess I've expanded it. My life and style, I guess.Actually,What am I saying? This whole winter vacation, the style side has been pretty much nonexistent considering I went NOWHERE.Haha,However I've been internet window shopping like crazy.

Things I need in my life

A random assortment of things because I did not have the time to seperate them.Lazy me, I'll have to work on that.

Halloweekend

2008-11-01T23:15:00.001-07:00

This blog is soo irrelevant to fashion whatsoever right now- actually maybe not because I'm finding inspiration in things that have nothing to do with it. Anyway, I'm sitting here being an imsoniac right now because I can't sleep. Usually I'm complaining about this- I do that a lot as well as most teens, no scratch that- everyone complains! OK back to the topic- just wanted to post some pics from halloween day+ night.I went to the aquarium,too. Enjoy!This is my friend annie and we are cheeseballs

Annie loves penguins and she might've kidnapped one if Me and my friend Anna weren't there =) I don't love them like that but they're cute!

I'm pretty sure this is an eel. It popped out of nowhere and it just looked so amazing to me that I decided to stare at it for about 5 minutes. He ( or maybe she?) kept on opening it's mouth and staring at me-

me: I think it's trying to say something!

eel: hey baby, what are youuu looking at?

Anna: Oh gosh Mattaya, it's your lover

This one kept coming really close to me

My, What lovely lips you have!

I swear I'm not conceited-I just really liked this lighting

This might sound strange but I thought the jelly fish were beautiful-I forgot their exact name but they're a species from Japan. I really like their colors and the way they move. They look like floating chiffon.

Another one

I went trick or treating this year on Beacon street and it was gorgeous. People sat out on their doorsteps to hand out candy and some of them dressed up. There were a million little kids running around in their costumes-they were so cute! They made me feel so old to be trick or treating though,haha I'm still going next year.

This was my excuse for a costume. I decided the day before halloween that I was going to go trick or treating. I'm definitely planning in advance next year. Off to bed...

Fall

2008-10-27T15:56:00.000-07:00

Fall has found it's way to Boston and I'm feeling it.Layers and layers of clothes and excuses to wear huge scarves indoors because my school is cold!I don't want it to be winter....but you can't always get what you want. Time off of school is spent wandering around the city with no destination in sight, just reflecting on my life. I have a lot to catch up on. I've isolated myself to a point where it drives me crazy sometimes. I need to catch up with some friends. This world is to cold to be alone and it only gets colder. Meanwhile some pictures...I really want to shoot people and I want an slr! I shot some film that I really like,too maybe I'll scan them onto here soon =)

Oooooh, Also-Aren't these shoes gorgeous?I want!

From Easy Fashion

Stylista

2008-10-22T19:10:00.000-07:00

I probably should be going to bed at this time but I just finished Watching Stylista so I thought I'd post about. After waiting all week to watch it, I have to say that I liked it, despite some bad reviews. So yeah, there are the typical cliche contestants that are exploited because of their attitudes and the show seems a little, hmm, fake? But it's all good because I'm going to keep watching it, anyway.

DISCLAIMER: Pics are courtesy of David M. Russell/The CW (C)- Meaning, Not mines! I needed a visual aid,though.

So far I personally like Ashlie- She was so confused during the breakfast challenge but I love how even with two minutes to spare on the clock , she was able to pull Anne Slowey's breakfast together and won the first challenges as well as the second with her group. And the girl can run in heels on concrete,somethingI'm still amazed by,ha!

Michelle- I like how she is not the "norm" of the crowd of the shoe but she still manages to project herself well.She seems modest and chill but she seems to lack a little self confidence. I can definitely relate but girl, you need to show them you can work it!Yeah,I think that's my inner tyra speaking...

The ones I think I'm gonna hope get voted off

Megan- What is with her? She definitely gave off a bitchy vibe. There is no need to go around talking ish about people whom you haven't even known long enough. Then during the challenge she gets the directions wrong. It pays to listen, you know.

Kate- Ok, I don't hate her but she complained a lot. She was told that her style was inappropriate but she whined about changing it. That's understandable but in some places you can't dress with your cleavage out like that. You can still keep your sense of style without letting it all hang out.

Arnaldo had to leave. Aww, he had gorgeous hair. I hope he achieves what he wants.

Everyone else I'm neutral on becuase it was the first episode and not much was shown about them. Ill probably change my opinion throughout the season.
Btw, I can't be the only one to notice that Anne Slowey couldn't walk right in her heels when they showed her getting out of a car. No disrespect but I chuckled at the thought of this stern woman of prestige in the fashion world not even being able to walk upright with heels. Hey, she probably had a long day, though...No one's perfect.

Until Next time,Au Revoir!
(Yes,I'm trying to actually learn french,no sentences yet!)

Wednesday

2008-10-15T19:09:00.000-07:00

Today I had one of those days where I didn't even have to rack my closet or my brain for something to wear. I finally found a military jacket! The tights are h&m ,the skirt and jacket are thrifted.Everything just fit like a puzzle.
This past weekend , I had bought an awesome looking beaded sweater. It was 8 bucks but it had a hole.I bought it anyway only to wash it and have it literally fall apart out of the wash.Lesson? No matter how awesome it looks,no damaged goods!Ooooooh, I also got my paycheck today and I'm going to try my best to NOT spend it all in two days. I'm pretty awful with money like that. Bad habits can be changed though. At least, that's what I believe.
Today it took me a lifetime to take these pictures.I was kinda falling all over the place. I spared the sight of the ugly background by blacking it out.Sexy,huh?And... My camera broke so I guess I'll start a fund to get an slr camera. )

Dude!Why Can't my Hair Look like This?

2008-10-08T17:32:00.000-07:00

I want her hair-so cute! I mean, I definitely have the potential but my hair won't agree with me. Anyways,Proof that big hair doesn't equal 80's hair and bad hair days!

Courtesy of Facehunter

Details,Please

2008-10-04T16:38:00.000-07:00

My favorite kind of shoes?The ones in bright colors,have platforms,and detail,detail,detail!

Let me cut you off a wedge

2008-09-28T12:11:00.000-07:00

So I had this photo saved on my computer from Daul Kim's Blog. Then it was on fotodecadent so I was reminded on how I love the shot. Obviously, it's influenced by Amy Winehouse and there is nothing horrific about that, it just kinda sucks that she had issues with drugs,cutting,whatever they say about her. Anyway...I love the wedges she's wearing. Generally I don't like them because they look like building blocks attached to your feet.But,yeah some of them are growing on me. I want these lace up wedges! I saw a pair of wedges yesterday, simple in black,yesterday and I'm going to run back to the store to get them once I get my paycheck. Crossing my fingers that they'll be there.

When I think wedges,I think of this picture (not mines, facehunter, I think?)

This Week In a Blur

2008-09-26T15:02:00.001-07:00

This week has went by really quick. I've resorted to taking pictures of my outfit in the bathroom and train station because by the time I can do it,it's dark out.The weather is getting colder.That means a nice warm coat,tons of huge scarves,and layers. I can't believe I'm saying this but I wore a dress for the first time since I think 5th grade.!At first I was so nervous about it but it was all good.I love the flowy movement of a dress or skirt. When I was in elementary,I remember wearing a unifom skirt to school almost everyday,what happend?I put on a pair of jeans and it changed my life forever.Now,I'd like to wear both. This blog is turning out to be pretty random.Hence the name..I think I'm just gonna blog about my life in general.That includes fashion,art,and personal thoghts.Well,Everything seems to be going OK in life, yet I'm slightly unsatisfied.It sucks but I'm so hard to satisfy. When I'm not feeling awful,I'm having issues with family or friends,or school is stressing me out.(Ugh,highschool) I'm also trying to find a balance on these or just a way to feel happier.I promised myself that I would not let myself grow up to be a grouch,an unhappy person,that I wouldn't let myself turn into another blank faced stranger on the train. I feel like I'm turning into the person I never want to be.Speaking of friends, I want to make more friends. I feel like the people you hang out with are the ones who help make you.They bring you joy and give you reason to smile.I feel as if I am not surrounding myself with people I love being with.Initiating conversation and keeping in touch is the way to go,but I still manage to botch it up.I'm pretty damn awkward.Getting better at it,though. AlsoI'd like to do something new with my hair.This ponytail is getting soo boring to me...Enough ranting,tomorrow is another day,another chance to start over.

Primary Colors

2008-09-22T17:58:00.001-07:00

Another Monday,Another week. A list of Goals to be complete. My only wish is to complete them all. Yesterday was pretty awful.I was stuck in bed all day.Today I blew snot out of my nose all dayyyy...but you didn't need to know that.I like blue and red together.Just an outfit for school.Most days my style is some combination of this-hoodie,jeans,sneakers.Haven't worked heels into the equation yet.Scarves are such fun and I want more! I spy with my dark brown eyes...a kitty lurking in the background?

So off I set to catnap this kitty.Ha,I'm not conspicuous at all....
Oh,wait! he already belongs to me,har har =)

note:I am not an advocate of taking cats that obviously already have homes,btw

9/18/08

2008-09-18T16:51:00.000-07:00

Gah,school is tiring.I have homework by the mile!Today I learned how to make a pinwheel camera and produce a picture in the darkroom of the photography studio today.I like my outfit today so I thought I'd post.I love,love,love these boots because they're so versatile.They're my response to the Doc Marten Trend.They are timeless.Maybe I'll start posting more outfits.I feel like I'm much more able to express myself this year when it comes to fashion and ideas.Also,I'm going to join my school's newspaper.I'm so excited!But yeah,aren't I excited about everything?

Busy Body,Time for Nobody

2008-09-14T07:38:00.000-07:00

And so it is the end of New York Fashion week .Everyone has been combing through and attending shows,choosing their favorite looks.And I?I have nothing,really.Not that the shows didn't have anything I like-I just didn't feel the urge to look through tons of designer collections.However,I was browsing across the Sartorialist's photos on style.com and of couse found some that I love-

like these:

School has started and Junior year is going to be SUPER busy. I definitely have to focus more on academics than in the past. I've been attemptin to step up my fashion game as well.This is kinda vain but one of my goals for the school year is to master walking in heels(3 inches) at school and everywhere else.Better start now....

Meanwhile,I'm learning photography!C'est super!Also,I finally get to take art in school and...I'm trying to get into a precollege course for fashion illustration so I'll see how it goes.I'm so excited!I'm definitely been more inspired lately.I'm buying my fall and winter wardrobe but summer won't leave yet so I can wear them.Patience is a virtue.

Flowers

2008-08-28T10:49:00.001-07:00

Just some pictures I took...

Back To School

2008-08-26T12:38:00.000-07:00

School starts soon and that is a sucky fact.But the best part?I have an excuse to go shopping and I'll be able to work soon.Some things I bought this past weekend(excuse my weird faces and the grainyness(argh),lol)

Forever 21 Jacket-I have a thing for anything moto-styled/ punk rock inspired clothing.Maybe it's asymmetrical articles of clothing.All I know is that I jumped to get this jacket when I saw it.It was the only one I saw around the store and just my size.One of the stiches in the cuff came apart though.Bummer!but I'm still in love with this jacket.

Oh yeah,I forgot to mention that I also love things with plaids ,checks,and especially big funnel or cowl necks.So of course I had to have this.I already have one in blue from h&m but the red one was calling my name.I only did the smart thing and bought it.Ok, I love stripes,too! I think ruffly shirts are so cute but they usually look strangely too feminine when I wear them.This one was perfect.

Along with those,I bought a pair of purple opaque tights and some woven black tights as well as some leopard print hoops and a cute Cynthia Rowley striped belt.Booyah! I'm still on the lookout for some things but I'm a happy shopper for now.

Take A Picture,Maybe It'll Last Longer

2008-08-20T13:00:00.000-07:00

My latest toy on the internet? Picnik.Ok,it's easy peasy but I've been playing around with my pictures all day and I've realized some things.. Here are some Pics from my trip in July.What a beautiful summer it's been.I am in love with my camera right now.I'm starting to love photography as an artform and I definitely appreciate it more.Capturing the moment in a literal sense is intriguing to me.Not to offend anyone but a while ago, I had never seen photographyas a legitimate art form before,you know?I figured it was too easy,just a person pressing a button to capture an image. Now I know that it is indeed.Whether you're developing them or editing them(and not just using easy or automated tools),there is so much work that goes into a photograph before it is put on display.I had been wondering if photoediting was like cheating but then I read the opinions of a few people. They said something along the lines of this:when an artists,paint a picture or sketches a drawing,there is a lot of editing done before they call it a finished piece.Also,A photograph,or rather a camera, does cannot always capture the exact essence of the moment.Editing can help with that.Another point proven.Right now I'm pretty naive about the world of photography but I'm curious to venture.I'd like to try out a real Slr camera and learn to develop my own pictures but since I'm such an amateur right now I can work with my little point and shoot for now.Here we go.

Imaginary Foundation

2008-08-19T09:18:00.000-07:00

Alright,I'm going to presume my role as a talking billboard. Soo... I'm a couple of days late on this but Imaginary Foundation,one of my favorite brands, released some new designs.The artwork on all their tees are beautiful and the subliminal messages on some of the shirts add a really nice touch. I personally love graphics that consume a lot of space on a shirt and Imaginary Foundation does it really well. For 30 bucks a pop,you are definitely getting what you paid for.The quality is awesome.I've washed mines probably 100 times already and my Imaginary Foundation shirt still looks like new. It's one of my most comfiest shirts.There's no worry about fading or graphics falling off .

My Picks

oh,and the one i own

Ok,I need to go stock up now.

Miss Van

2008-08-08T13:38:00.000-07:00

I really should draw more often,especially since I want to do something art-related for a career choice.Why I don't?I don't know.I guess it stems from lack of inspiration.But then,when I do think of something to draw,I'm not sure it it will translate correctly onto paper.I guess practice makes better,eh?Therefore I'm going to try to draw daily and maybe I'll even paint at home and not just at work.Anyway,seeing other artists' works definitely inspire me to draw more because I know they didn't just get good sitting on their bum and never drawing.Inspiration for this post?Miss Van.Her art to me is just very beautiful.I guess I would use majestic as an adjective for her newer works.Her latest girls have taken a more dramatic turn,shown with closed eyelids.

I would love to go on about her greatness,but I'm not so good at writing about others so I'll lead you,eh?

Miss Van's website

Back In Boston-Bye OR!

2008-08-05T08:58:00.000-07:00

Ok,so I actually got back home last friday but still,it's good to be back in Boston.I most definitely need to get back to posting.This past month I went on a kickass wilderness expedition in Washington and parts of Oregon with a awesome program called Open Roads.I spent all month(July 5th - August 1st)sleeping in a tent throughout various campgrounds with 16 strangers from all over the country. I hiked in the North Cascades as well as the ozette trail where the Makah Native American tribe once lived. I also hiked to camp meer at 10500 feet on Mount Rainier!That was probably one on the hardest things,physically and mentally,that I've had to do in my whole life. I learned so much about myself in this amount of time.Seriously, if you ever get offered a chance like this,take it!I feel like I could type all day about my trip but I won't.

pictures of the great sights to come in the near future!

A Striped and Zippered skirt? Yes,Please

2008-07-04T11:18:00.000-07:00

I was browsing the Marc by Marc Jacob's fall 2008 collection and came upon this beauty.Then,I saw it again in this the newest issue of Teen Vogue.Can someone say want?I'm talking about the skirt,by the way.Yeah,it's like 268 bucks.I love anything with stripes but add zippers and I'm dying for it.Not really,but almost....

I want to try Diy

2008-07-02T08:33:00.000-07:00

I have an obsession when it comes to looking for cute clothes to buy. However,when shopping locally, I find it so hard to buy things I like and when I do like them,they're either out of my budget or crap quality. Most of the department stores I check out have repititions of the same trends that I have no interest in. I've come to the conclusion that if I don't like anything,I might as well try to do it myself.

One of my favorite sources of Diy is Craftster.org. This site is a community of forums for all things Diy from clothes to shoes to candles and makeup. I profess to stalking this site like nobody's business.I lovveee the clothing forum. Some of the posts are really inspiring,they make me want to just run off and buy a sewing machine.Actually,that's what I'm going to do. I'm definitely looking forward to try to make my own stuff.Sewing ,even with a machine,takes a lot of patience but at least I can be my own tailor.Also,practice makes perfect.No more worrying about clothes not fitting right or not finding anything I like.So,now I'm working on getting one since my crap singer(new model) broke.I'm going vintage this time since I heard those are better.

Rest in Peace Ruslana Korshunova

2008-06-30T08:38:00.000-07:00

What's going on?

2008-06-29T19:51:00.000-07:00

Going On I’ve seen it with my own eyes/ How we’re gettin’ otherwise /Without the luxury of leavin’/ The touch and feeling of free is/ Untangible technically /Something you’ve got to believe in /Connect the cause and effect/ One foot in front of the next /This is the start of a journey. And my mind is already gone/ And though there are other unknowns/ Somehow this doesn’t concern me./ And you can stand right there if you want /But I’m going on /And I’m prepared to go it alone /I’m going on /To a place in the sun that’s nice and warm/ I’m going on/ And I’m sure they’ll have a place for you too oohoohoo/ Anyone that needs what they want, and doesn’t want what they need /I want nothing to do with /And to do what I want/ And to do what I please /Is first of my to-do list /But every once in a while /I think about her smile/ One of the few things I do miss /But baby I‘ve to go/ Baby I’ve got to know/ Baby I’ve got to prove it /And I’ll see you when you get there /But I’m going on/ And I’m prepared to go it alone/ I’m going on /May my love lift you up to the place you belong /I’m going on /And I promise I’ll be waiting for you oohoohoo (metrolyrics.com)

I remember I was at Border's one day just hanging out and Gnarl's Barkley "The Odd Couple" was played on rotation.It almost got unbearable.I guess I changed my mind because this video has been playing on my ipod all daayy long.I just feel happy and energetic when I see it.I've got the dancing aspect on lockdown and now I want a pair of doc martens more than ever before.Haha,yeah it's not exactly new but it's lovely.

nothing like music for inspiration ...

Shoe Lust

2008-06-27T11:10:00.000-07:00

I've never really been a high heels person .I can't really walk that well in them and I always fear I'm gonna bust my butt on some pavement.However, seeing that heels can dramatically change an outfit,I contemplated getting a pair or two...or three.Lately,those heels with the hidden platforms have been calling my name.I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship.Maybe it'll be a little painful,but hey,who said looking good is always easy? 1.Jessica Bennet 2.Gabriella Rocha
3.Miss Me(these are vegan,yay!)

Kickin it Oldskool

2008-06-26T10:04:00.000-07:00

Sooo...I was browsing the internet as always and came across this awesome bag.It's nothing short of interesting.Sure I wasn't around in the 1980s during the primetime of the ghettoblaster but flashbacks are fun and this bag is dope.For sixty bucks,it's quite a bit for my broke highschool student budget,but i may be willing to splurge.Afterall,i can carry this at school.Finally,I can let go of my old, crusty,jansport that I've had for the last three years.I realized that I'm obsessed with huge bags too but I love the thought of being able to carry all the things I need.

2008-06-08T06:33:00.000-07:00

so summer's almost here and i'm not really caught up in it. Here in boston ,it was 90 degrees yeterday.Today and tomorrow are supposed to be the same,I guess. Eggs will cook on sidewalks and people will melt, and i will be in my house.Right now,i'm in my cool air coinditioned apartment and it's really dark.I like it dark though,I don't know why,I just suppose people are nocturnal,too. When I did have to walk in the sweltering sun,I chose to walk in sweatpants and a black tshirt.Little did I know,I would suffer.I then realized that I didn't really have a lot of summer clothes.oops,i guess it's time to go shopping.

It's that time again...

2008-05-03T14:54:00.000-07:00

Summer's right around the corner and everyone's screaming "swimsuit season!" Being that I'm not a beach person,I've never worried about them until yesterday when I realized that the next day was going to be the start of my swimming lesson( Yes,not everyone can swim at my age). I ran(ok,not really) to the nerest department store and could find nothing ultimately deciding to take home a speedo which fufilled my purpose but was not the swimsuit of my dreams.Soo...I decided to make alist of my fave swimsuit picks(assuming I have tons of money to spend and I could exchange a speedo for one of these):

Juicy Couture

Victoria's Secret

Victoria's Secret

Mybabyjo

Urbanoutfitters