Agent Provocateur's Lora SwimsuitBonus: be the hottest girl at Six Flags when paired with some ripped denim shorts and a blowsy puff of cotton candy. Yes, it's a short post, but really, need I say more?
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Thursday, April 16, 2009
Like, wo.
Leave your Havaianas at home... this is a swimsuit best suited to a pair of anything with "spike", "stud", or "stiletto" as part of its style description.
Agent Provocateur's Lora Swimsuit
Agent Provocateur's Lora Swimsuit
Monday, April 13, 2009
Sneakin' through spring.
For me, nothing signifies spring better than a fresh pair of sneakers. Stepping out into a crisp, dewy morning with the smell of new rubber wafting up from your feet is the penultimate April experience. This year, I'm looking at floral, lady-like sneaks especially...
These lovelies also come in black... while these sneakers are saccharine-pink and bearing both little birds and butterflies, I strongly prefer them to the Liberty version. Perfect for wearing with grey jeans and a slouchy fatigue-green parka.
Women's Pinwheel by Simple Shoes.
I'd be surprised if these haven't been used in a fashion editiorial yet. With a playfully chubby shape and in unmistakibly warm-weather gingham, I find this shoe to be charming as hell, and versatile, too. I can see them equally with a short denim dress, some bright yellow shorts, wide-legged linen pants, or rolled-cuff, boyfriend-style jeans.
If you're more the hi-top style girl, then this pair might fit the bill. As a habitual wearer of dark denim, this bright plaid/stark white combo is utterly irresistible.
While not necessarily overtly feminine, I love the lollipop-style design in the mid-century hues. The other reason I love this sneaker is that it reminds me of going to the thrift store with my sweetay.
The Skymyra is Tretorn's way of helping me fulfill my dreams of becoming more Jackie Kennedy-like (I refer to the sailing in summertime Jackie Kennedy).
These lovelies also come in black... while these sneakers are saccharine-pink and bearing both little birds and butterflies, I strongly prefer them to the Liberty version. Perfect for wearing with grey jeans and a slouchy fatigue-green parka.
Women's Pinwheel by Simple Shoes.Keds had a similar version of this style last year, however, Simple's rendition seems slightly more adult-worthy (and it's made of organic cotton, to boot).
Women's Satire-Silk by Simple Shoes
I'd be surprised if these haven't been used in a fashion editiorial yet. With a playfully chubby shape and in unmistakibly warm-weather gingham, I find this shoe to be charming as hell, and versatile, too. I can see them equally with a short denim dress, some bright yellow shorts, wide-legged linen pants, or rolled-cuff, boyfriend-style jeans.
If you're more the hi-top style girl, then this pair might fit the bill. As a habitual wearer of dark denim, this bright plaid/stark white combo is utterly irresistible.
Reebok NPC Slim by Roland Berry via SneakerFreaker
While not necessarily overtly feminine, I love the lollipop-style design in the mid-century hues. The other reason I love this sneaker is that it reminds me of going to the thrift store with my sweetay.
Skymyra Metallic W by Tretorn
The Skymyra is Tretorn's way of helping me fulfill my dreams of becoming more Jackie Kennedy-like (I refer to the sailing in summertime Jackie Kennedy).
Mia Mesh W by Tretorn
I'm completely in love with these... so ladylike, yet so simple... this is the type of shoe that would result in me looking at my feet all day long. The other reason I love these sneakers is because the yellow colorway reminds me of a pair of shoes I found in the street in NYC when I lived there. I referred to them as my "duck" shoes (and correspondingly drew a duck face on the captoes). I wore those shoes constantly until I ironically, lost them off of my feet at a festival. Hope someone out there is enjoying my duck shoes, or at least gave them a proper send-off.
Converse Tie-Dye Chuck from Delia's
And, at the other end of the "class" spectrum, are these irresistibly juvenile tie-dye Chucks. I am completely smitten with them. I also am flirting with the notion of soaking these in a weak bleach solution to create a dreamier palette for these shoes.
What about you? What sneakers are showing up on your radar?
And, at the other end of the "class" spectrum, are these irresistibly juvenile tie-dye Chucks. I am completely smitten with them. I also am flirting with the notion of soaking these in a weak bleach solution to create a dreamier palette for these shoes.
What about you? What sneakers are showing up on your radar?
Friday, April 10, 2009
Talkin' 'bout my inspiration
My sweets and I have decided that the weddin' will have an Art Deco flair. Perfect, because my favorite dresses are bias-cut and low-backed. Here are some of the inspirational images I have floating around on the ol' computer... most of the dresses are either Grecian-style or Spanish Revival, like the print below:
The 1930's body ideal was lithe, yes, but more importantly, curved and athletic (similar to yours truly). The resulting fashion innovations are both capricious and siren-y-- I love the duality of the fluttery, "first dance" worthy skirt in combination with the low, seductive back.
This 1932 Schiaparelli creation is an archetype to be sure, and an endlessly glamorous one at that. It's hard to strike a balance between modesty in a wedding gown and stunningness, but this one makes the cut. I love how the flowing, asymmetrical scarf serves as a dramatic, nay, positively regal alternative to a veil.
I don't like strapless gowns, not only because they are, by this point, pedestrian, but also because a) one must always think about them when they are on and b) they offer the wearer the most unflattering of side-angles, because most often your arms are smashed up against your sides to keep the dress from slipping. I very much prefer dresses with straps, or large, romantic sleeves, a la the dress modeled here by Norma Shearer.
There's nothing I don't love about this photo. Myrna Loy shows us that not only is more, more, but that absurdity can indeed be quite beautiful. The feathered back is just too stunning to look away, and the curled motif is repeated endlessly-- my favorite use is of her curled hair as a "headband". Note to self: show this photo to hairstylist.
Damn, Joan! I could see Beyonce wearing this dress today. Striking, unconventional, feminine, but imbued with quite a bit of power.
Jean Harlow is simple yet undeniably glamorous here. And those shoes! I've been searching for similar ones (in silver) for a while now...
This photo of Anna May Wong looks almost recent... the jeweled t-back dress that ends in a knot is perfect for someone (like myself) who looks better going than coming...
Baby got back! Adrienne Ames' cowl-backed gown is luscious!
I'm not one for lace or heavy embellishment, but the dainty little sequins dancing over Adrienne Ames' decolletage are quietly, sextastically glamourous.
[images via Gatochy and Vintage Bride.]
The 1930's body ideal was lithe, yes, but more importantly, curved and athletic (similar to yours truly). The resulting fashion innovations are both capricious and siren-y-- I love the duality of the fluttery, "first dance" worthy skirt in combination with the low, seductive back. 
This 1932 Schiaparelli creation is an archetype to be sure, and an endlessly glamorous one at that. It's hard to strike a balance between modesty in a wedding gown and stunningness, but this one makes the cut. I love how the flowing, asymmetrical scarf serves as a dramatic, nay, positively regal alternative to a veil.
I don't like strapless gowns, not only because they are, by this point, pedestrian, but also because a) one must always think about them when they are on and b) they offer the wearer the most unflattering of side-angles, because most often your arms are smashed up against your sides to keep the dress from slipping. I very much prefer dresses with straps, or large, romantic sleeves, a la the dress modeled here by Norma Shearer.
There's nothing I don't love about this photo. Myrna Loy shows us that not only is more, more, but that absurdity can indeed be quite beautiful. The feathered back is just too stunning to look away, and the curled motif is repeated endlessly-- my favorite use is of her curled hair as a "headband". Note to self: show this photo to hairstylist.
Damn, Joan! I could see Beyonce wearing this dress today. Striking, unconventional, feminine, but imbued with quite a bit of power.
Jean Harlow is simple yet undeniably glamorous here. And those shoes! I've been searching for similar ones (in silver) for a while now...
This photo of Anna May Wong looks almost recent... the jeweled t-back dress that ends in a knot is perfect for someone (like myself) who looks better going than coming...
Baby got back! Adrienne Ames' cowl-backed gown is luscious!
I'm not one for lace or heavy embellishment, but the dainty little sequins dancing over Adrienne Ames' decolletage are quietly, sextastically glamourous.[images via Gatochy and Vintage Bride.]
Monday, April 6, 2009
Rough week
Sometimes -- and I'm sure many of you fellow blogging readers can confirm -- it's impossible to post. Not for want of time or material, but because life blows up. The last week or so has been bad. I'm not even going to put into effect my usual self-disclaimer, to the effect of "one man's bad day is another man's 'dry out, pussy!'"
I wanted to start something special, and it crashed and burned; or more accurately, just sadly fizzled. Luckily, someone happened to have given me a cat in the middle of it-- this post brought to you by the healing power of cats -- even if they do give you hives.
Below, a series of photos depicting 1 bad week, and a song to cry it out to.
My parents went to Romania and all I got was this stupid accordion.
I would wear a bra, but I puked all over it.
This is what I think of your week.
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Yep-- hordes of locusts. Just as I suspected.
I don't think I'll be joining the others for crafts hour; I'll just bang my head against my window for a little bit and then catch up with the ghost of Lizzie Borden.
[photos by Chadwick Tyler via fotodecadent]
I wanted to start something special, and it crashed and burned; or more accurately, just sadly fizzled. Luckily, someone happened to have given me a cat in the middle of it-- this post brought to you by the healing power of cats -- even if they do give you hives.
Below, a series of photos depicting 1 bad week, and a song to cry it out to.
My parents went to Romania and all I got was this stupid accordion. 
I would wear a bra, but I puked all over it.
This is what I think of your week..jpg)
Yep-- hordes of locusts. Just as I suspected.
I don't think I'll be joining the others for crafts hour; I'll just bang my head against my window for a little bit and then catch up with the ghost of Lizzie Borden.[photos by Chadwick Tyler via fotodecadent]
Monday, March 30, 2009
Pet Fashion Show!
After the harried-ness that was this weekend, I'm enjoying a nice day off...
The Fashion Show was a lot of hard work but ultimately, super-satisfying. The audience loved it, and I got to see my concept borne into fruition, from the music (Call and Response and Pizzicato Five) to the choreography, to the synchronization of all those dogs, their handlers, the numbers to be held, and our models walking the dogs.
Unfortunately, I don't have any good photos to go with this post because the Expo didn't want me to infringe upon the official Show Photographer's ability to sell photos (and for good reason; any profit goes to the rescue groups). But, I do have a picture of myself, backstage:
Dress: Target. Tights: Target. Shoes: Nine West.
And here, we have Gidget, my favorite dog-model in the show. She's a long-haired chihuahua with a permanently sticking-out tongue, and about the sweetest chihuahua I've ever known... although the only other chihuahua I've known was the meanest thing-- it once bit me in the face, and I had to get stitches! Needless to say, Gidget helped turn around my opinion towards chihuahuas.
After this whole pet affair, I find myself a bit dog-hungry... my dad brought over his pug and boston terrier last night to play at our place, and my sweets and I agreed that it's not quite home without a little something furry running around.
The Fashion Show was a lot of hard work but ultimately, super-satisfying. The audience loved it, and I got to see my concept borne into fruition, from the music (Call and Response and Pizzicato Five) to the choreography, to the synchronization of all those dogs, their handlers, the numbers to be held, and our models walking the dogs.
Unfortunately, I don't have any good photos to go with this post because the Expo didn't want me to infringe upon the official Show Photographer's ability to sell photos (and for good reason; any profit goes to the rescue groups). But, I do have a picture of myself, backstage:
Dress: Target. Tights: Target. Shoes: Nine West.I created a bridal collar for the show, with lots of lace, silk roses and tiny orchids sewn on but I didn't get to take any pictures before it was won in the silent auction! Drat! My item was #19 in the fashion show, as I am attempting to demonstrate here.
And here, we have Gidget, my favorite dog-model in the show. She's a long-haired chihuahua with a permanently sticking-out tongue, and about the sweetest chihuahua I've ever known... although the only other chihuahua I've known was the meanest thing-- it once bit me in the face, and I had to get stitches! Needless to say, Gidget helped turn around my opinion towards chihuahuas.
After this whole pet affair, I find myself a bit dog-hungry... my dad brought over his pug and boston terrier last night to play at our place, and my sweets and I agreed that it's not quite home without a little something furry running around.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Sit! Stay! Now, work!
As the weekend draws near, my trickle of preparation for the Pet Fashion Show has turned into a veritable Niagara. All of the outfits shown on the catwalk --pun?-- will be auctioned off for charity via bids placed in a box. I enlisted my dog model, Puffy, to show off the haute-ness, and spent the afternoon snapping the photos that would be placed in front of each bid-box.
Here, Puffy models a comely denim jacket and bandana-print snood by Canine Closet...
In this photo, he channels his inner Eddie Izzard in a gold leather/cheetah print reversible jacket by Zack and Zoey and courtesey of Dress the Dog...
...And here, Puffy appears in my favorite offering, the pink studded halter by Top Dog, also courtesey of Dress the Dog.
Puffy's the demanding type, always taking breaks in the middle of things. Luckily, he takes these breaks outdoors.
"You're paid by the hour, you know. Five minutes, tops."
"No, go there."
"First one upstairs gets a treat!"
"Ya got me, you beast! Here's your muffin."
Recipe for Puffy's Muffins:
2 cups of all-purpose flour, sifted if possible
1 stick of unsalted butter at room temperature
3/4 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
6 small, ripe bananas
1/3 cup coconut
1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla
1/2 c. chopped pecans, if you desire.
Preheat oven to 350. Cream the butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Combine the flour, baking soda and salt. Add to the creamed mixture, and mix thoroughly.
Mash the bananas with a fork. Add in the coconut, cinnamon, pecans and vanilla. Fold into the batter.
Pour into lined muffin tins (makes about 16). Bake for about 40 minutes, but watch it carefully because I always go by smell and rarely by time when baking. Usually the first instant you can smell a baked item is when its ready, or about 5 minutes later, in my experience. This is a dad-learned trick, though it could just as easily have been Puffy. Oh yeah. Ice it with Whipped Buttercream Icing. Mahhhvelous.
"Animal Planet? Predictable... Good thing you can bake, dog."
"Zzzzz...."
That'll be the last nap I get for awhile... til next time...!
Here, Puffy models a comely denim jacket and bandana-print snood by Canine Closet...
In this photo, he channels his inner Eddie Izzard in a gold leather/cheetah print reversible jacket by Zack and Zoey and courtesey of Dress the Dog...
...And here, Puffy appears in my favorite offering, the pink studded halter by Top Dog, also courtesey of Dress the Dog.
Puffy's the demanding type, always taking breaks in the middle of things. Luckily, he takes these breaks outdoors.
"You're paid by the hour, you know. Five minutes, tops."
"No, go there."
"First one upstairs gets a treat!"
"Ya got me, you beast! Here's your muffin."Recipe for Puffy's Muffins:
2 cups of all-purpose flour, sifted if possible
1 stick of unsalted butter at room temperature
3/4 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
6 small, ripe bananas
1/3 cup coconut
1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla
1/2 c. chopped pecans, if you desire.
Preheat oven to 350. Cream the butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Combine the flour, baking soda and salt. Add to the creamed mixture, and mix thoroughly.
Mash the bananas with a fork. Add in the coconut, cinnamon, pecans and vanilla. Fold into the batter.
Pour into lined muffin tins (makes about 16). Bake for about 40 minutes, but watch it carefully because I always go by smell and rarely by time when baking. Usually the first instant you can smell a baked item is when its ready, or about 5 minutes later, in my experience. This is a dad-learned trick, though it could just as easily have been Puffy. Oh yeah. Ice it with Whipped Buttercream Icing. Mahhhvelous.
"Animal Planet? Predictable... Good thing you can bake, dog." 
"Zzzzz...."That'll be the last nap I get for awhile... til next time...!
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