For Shoot

Hi girls! :D <3


For Alma, Angie, and Vanessa:

Please bring:
-your foundation for make up
-cutoff shorts
-cute shorts
-cute flat sandals and flat boots (we will be at a park, so ground might be damp and icky, sorry -_____-)
-any lace wraps or delicate sweaters you can wrap around yourself or hold out on some poses
-lol cutlets or whatever those things you can stick in bra to make boobies look bigger :p only if you have already! :p
-your awesome self
Alma and Vanessa- you can bring your jewelry if you want pics of them on, too :D


Yolanda:
-lol you know what you're doing :D


Grace:
-all the random accessories we've collected LOL


Kristine:
-bras, tutus, half-tutus, headbands, flower crowns, belts, wings, other things to accessorize with, camera, mattress pad, mismatched tea set lol

Charise:
-laptop, bubbles, tarp



So then! My sister and I have looked at the spot at Griffith Park we were thinking of doing it at, and it was nice.... except for all the trash >_< So we're moving location to: Elysian Park. This will also minimize contact with the dreaded crazy traffic that will result from a certain marathon =.=

Please get on the 5 freeway (the 110 also has a stadium way exit, this is the wrong side) and exit Stadium way (5 exit near Dodger Stadium, 1000 Elysian Park Ave, Los Angeles, California 90012) head towards Grace E Simons Lodge... keep going until you have to turn and see a huge row of palm trees lining a street. Look for parking there :p

See you there!! Thanks so much :D :D :D <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3

Moving blog!

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Outfit: Labor Day Weekend Shinies!

So it's been a while... I think I shopped so much the past couple of months that I didn't know what to post about. So I stopped shopping for like 2-3 weeks and then just stopped thinking about clothes for a bit. Though I've been getting into making rave bras. Yeah, don't judge me. It makes so much sense, really; should have seen this coming.

So I'm currently enjoying a super hot blehhh but nice 4 day weekend. Because I was off last Friday because of the holiday, I was able to run for a little bit to sample sales at the fashion district downtown. It's been years since I've gone, like since I graduated from fashion school 4 years ago. Hah. Picked up a top, ran down to meet Tam, got lost and bought a skirt... LOL

Also, bf was off on some Canadian mountains, so I was left alone... I basically spent my time watching Law and Order: Criminal Intent, and sewing and gluing shinies to a bra. Yeah. You totally missed me (:

DIY Gold Shinies Bra

The Refinery tee

Romeo & Juliet Couture embellished skirt

Aldo ombre pumps

Dada Life - So Young So High (Tiesto Remix)

Capsule Wardrobe: August

New process... capsule wardrobe. I'm so fascinated by this, trying it out.

The idea is to pick a certain number of garments, and then sticking to wearing only these said pieces. As I've looked around online, some people are purists and stick to a few basics, and some are a bit more flexible, allowing for purses and shoes to be switched around free. Well, I don't have much shoes or purses, anyway, so I decided to just go with this. But no, I'm not wearing them. I just wanted to see if it is doable and what interesting things might come out, given limited options. It was really fun to put things together and I really like the results, so I have actually worn some of these outfits.

I realize I could merchandise it better, but here we go!

JACKETS: 2 canvas jackets, 1 silk eyelet blazer, 1 wool blazer in pop color, 1 cropped jacket

TOPS: 5 white silk or cotton tops, various shapes, lengths, & details, 1 black circle tank

SKIRTS: 1 black pleather, 1 gray perf cotton, 1 leopard print pencil, 1 underskirt looking midi

PANTS: 1 pop color foil skinny, 1 black cargo skinny

DRESSES: 1 shirred white maxi, 1 black eyelet midi, 1 silk mini

SWEATERS: 1 black wool cardigan, 1 gray cropped sweatshirt

SHOES: 1 pair black flat boots, 1 pair black stud/rhinestone pumps, 1 pair strappy leopard pony heels

Here are some ladylike things:

BCBG skirt + Dior underskirt, Ann Taylor LOFT jacket, Joie top, Sam Edelman heels

Joie blazer, BCBG top, Ann Taylor skirt, BCBGeneration heels

Vince dress, BCBG sweater, Steve Madden boots

DKNY dress, BCBGeneration heels, DKNY jacket

Here are some everyday uniform type outfits:

Bleulab pants, Trouve jacket, BCBG top, Max Azria tank, Steve Madden boots

BCBG pants, BCBG dress, Cotton Candy sweatshirt, Sam Edelman heels

BCBG top, Ann Taylor LOFT jacket, Bleulab pants, BCBGeneration heels

And a couple of girly outfits:

BCBGeneration heels, Joie top, BCBGeneration skirt, Cotton Candy sweatshirt

BCBG sweater, Max Azria tank, BCBG skirt + Dior underskirt, Steve Madden boots

Felix Cartal feat. Maja Ivarsson - Tonight (Hot Mouth Remix)

Purging: Prints and Unflattering Shapes

This is part of the purging I've been doing lately. Been sick the past couple weeks, and been getting rid of clothes. These are some things I was able to take photos of before getting rid of them.

Making space in closet. For about 2 years or so, I've barely had anything in my closet, and now, I actually need to make some space, and really consider the direction my concept is going. Yeah. I think it started with a dark knight in armour-- only bought black and shinies for a while, wanted a tall dark brooding fortress to match. Hah. Then it veered towards more flowy girly sheer things... then comfortable and decent day wear for work. Still unsure, but for the most part, I think the garments in my wardrobe are cohesive. But here are some things I'm purging, and why. Not terribly interesting, but part of my process.

1. white grommet sundress - NOT ENOUGH DRAPE, unsatisfied with the shape

2. Charley 5.0 tie dye jeggings - it seemed like the perfect blending of my love for tie dye and skinnies, but doesn't quite do it

3. self paillette asymmetrical hem dress - COFFIN dress (detail in front only), UNFLATTERING SHAPE

4. buttondown shirtdress - CHEAP FABRIC, vivid blue COLOR

5. Forever 21 Twelve by Twelve floral print dress - vivid color PRINT, BUBBLE skirt
6. Marc Jacobs metallic twist detail top - *actually* still unsure about this one :S
7. Fire hi-low skirt - crazy overwhelming PRINT
8. Calvin Klein silk & cotton dress - UNFLATTERING 20s style SHAPE
9. silk top - blah PRINT
10. sequin t-shirt dress - does not fit my lifestyle anymore
11. long sleeve black top - UNFLATTERING SHAPE

So there. In caps are some reasons for why I would let clothes go willingly. Keep in mind, I am a hoarder. Yeah.

Lana Del Rey - Summertime Sadness

Shoes: BCBGeneration Paulie's 2 in Tan Leopard Pony

This year, I've been pretty good with shoes... I haven't bought many shoes :S But here, could not resist these ones... tan leopard pony-- I am SO relieved that it's fake pony, not real pony D:

 The Walking Dead - Season 2, Episode 10

DIY: Bleached & Faded Free People Top

photo taken from here.

I found a cute Free People top... but it fits more like a short dress on me. I really liked the drape, but I couldn't stand the hot pink on it. Considered dyeing it, but looking at the fabric content, it was 60% cotton 40% rayon, I was unsure how that was going to take. Likely dull, with the colors mixing and muddy, stripes still obvious. So I thought back of the direction A&F gave their team one year, one semester, one project. Think sun bleached, wind softened fabrics. Looks and feels like you had been out and it's comfortable and natural wear. Yeah. So I bleached the thing the same night. :p It's not really anything elaborate or time consuming, just something easy and fun to do~

top/dress: Free People

Game of Thrones - Season 3, Episode 10

Find: Ann Taylor Leopard Skirt

As I have been only shopping for black, white, and cream coloured garments, I find myself wondering if I'm becoming boring and predictable. While there is some intent and formula when choosing what I acquire, I don't want to set myself into a box, either. This item is also still fairly conservative, but, considering the handful of skirts I own fall in these two categories: childish tutu & leather mini, I think I needed this one. While browsing at a random Echo Park thrift store, found this for $4. I really like the classic cut, the grosgrain waistband & exposed CB zip. The leopard print is bold and subtle at the same time. Not tacky; woot!

skirt: Ann Taylor

Conan the Barbarian (1982) soundtrack

DIY: Thom Browne Inspired Spiked Shoulder

Met Gala 2013.... obsessed. Fell for this Thom Browne gown worn by Taylor Tomasi Hill. I just love it. I love the idea of feminine and soft mixed with spiky sharp metal. I was unsure of this top before, but now I absolutely love it.

Inspiration image: Thom Browne spiked shoulder gown.

Materials:
-a soft feminine top (or dress)
-1/2" wide strip of leather
-varying sizes of spikes in preferred color

Tools:
-sharpie
-measuring tape
-scissors
-leather hole punch
-seam ripper

First, measure out where the spikes will go through on the leather with sharpie. Cut excess. Then make sure you pick the proper size on the leather hole punch for the screws of the spikes to fit through. Punch the holes.

Decide where you want the spikes to go, pin the leather piece to the inside of the garment. The strip of leather is there to help keep the spikes together and also to have them lay flat on the garment. Line your spikes and screws up together.

Cut through the garment with a seam ripper. Keep the holes very small, just enough for the screw to push through. Screw the spike on. Start in the middle, work your way to the edges, making sure the leather is laying well on the inside. And the end :p Wooo, spikes!

 

Delerium - Self Saboteur

(Favourites) DAMAGES of June

Hand Book watercolor sketchbook- got this to keep outfit inspiration images on. Josie Maran coconut watercolor cheek gelee-- first blush I've bought in 3 years- after my allergies came down on my head like whoa 3 years ago, I stopped wearing a lot of make up; now I'm on the hunt for natural and easy make up. Ralph Lauren cardholder, because I sorely need a wallet but this will do for now~

I have a mission, but I think I also have a problem. These are some of my favourites from this month. Seems like I got a bunch of pretty things, and I might be escalating? But I actually really need things I can wear... unlike most fashion type bloggers out there, my problem isn't that my closet is overflowing. I actually really need better things to wear. It's probably reasonable to spend $200 on 4 new Joie pieces (total) but it was a lot for me. It was my most precious haul of the year, and I'm obsessed. I will just have to save up for the next time. I'm getting quite competitive when it comes to looking for quality pieces at really good deals. I want to ask for help or intervention, but well, I don't think I'm being unreasonable yet. In this process of expanding and purging my wardrobe, I've sold a few things, which paid for a few of these. But I'm also getting skincare products and bought new mascara for the first time in 3 years? Hah. Though unfortunately, those things are usually at retail price, ehhh.

Ann Taylor LOFT jacket... when my friend Whitney left LA 4 years ago, she left me this jacket-- I've recently found it and gotten it dry cleaned-- it's just like new! This BCBG top has become my go to easy top when I'm feeling lazy in the morning and don't want to deal with tight fitting clothes :p It matches the color of the jacket -perfectly-!

Joie cami... I fell in love with the dainty embroidery + faggotting trim + nonfunctional self-covered buttons. It must be the tech designer in me. Talbots top for some structure + dark skinny pants (that I still have to hunt for, my last one ripped a couple months ago, lol)

Joie jacket & Blu Pepper top... soft color + texture.

Lancome X Alber Elbaz Doll Lashes mascara, Rose Coquette eyeshadow palette-- new make up I probably need but haven't used much. Probably time to start taking allergy medication daily.

I used to spend on flowers every week; got this orchid from the farmer's market because they last longer <3 BCBG top that has sleeves, I can wear on its own, hah! Vince dress-- I adore Vince, and find their pieces easy and comfortable to wear.

Vince & Etoile Isabel Marant peasant tops, easy and light for the summer or year round here in LA. New Balance shoes (stolen/borrowed from sis) that made me consider quitting high heels forever. These shorts (from Grace from her office sample sale)... because gray tie dye! Slightly big on me, so comfy!

Forever 21 unicorn necklace, because one of my nicknames for bf is unicorn (also snowman, caterpillar... he's a creature, obv not human -__-) Kimski Makes feather necklace (courtesy of Grace) because it's SO me and Grace really liked it, so I <3 her :D

Joie cami & Joie woven tee... I just can't get enough of this brand!

Sloth ring (from Vanessa)... because I'm a sloth, and Vanessa is awesome. <3

Metric - Gold Guns Girls

Notes: Short Dress Outfit Inspo

I realize I take things as they come, and I'm not exactly being rigid or structured when it comes to putting my wardrobe together. So I decided to get a sketchbook and put together outfit inspirations from runway shows, just to get ideas of what can be done, and what pieces I actually really need. Here's a peek inside of short dresses- I rarely wear dresses, though I like them, unsure about payoff between 1-garment-that-can-be-worn-by-itself-easy-outfit-option VS needing-moar-dresses-for-variation.

Ellie Goulding and Madeon - Stay Awake

DIY: Jason Wu Inspired Leather Harness

 blouse: French Connection, harness: selfmade

When I borrowed the leather hole punch from Lita (our trim lady at work), I announced to the room: "I will make a leather harness!" It was purely innocent excitement, ofc, but my coworker friends were like :O!! "A WHAT?" Hah. Ok, ok, probably starting from my goth days, I have had a liking for S&M inspired pieces for a long time. Ofc, the complete fetish look isn't really appropriate or mainstream, but a hint of it, balanced with something normal or innocent appeals to me. This is a very basic harness, first try. I'll probably experiment with more complex designs later.

This is my inspiration image, leather harness by Jason Wu.

materials:

-1/2"w strip of leather, enough to go around the body

-metal o ring or something similar

-screw on spikes to screw the leather strips together

-nipple stud as closure

-leather hole punch

 Thread a strip of leather through the o ring, punch holes on each side, and screw a spike on to keep the loop together. Do this 3 times, 2 on top to go over the shoulders to the front, and one going down at center back.

Measure each leather strip to go over shoulder and front, and just enough going down the back. Loop each end through a piece of leather strap to measure a loop. Punch holes on each side and secure with a spike. Do this to each end of the strips of leather.

Now measure another piece of leather to go around torso where the straps end. Pull this piece through the loops.

Punch hole on one end of this leather strip and secure the nipple stud closure. Punch  a hole or several holes (to be able to adjust tightness) on the other side. This part should be able to be pulled open or secured like a belt with the nipple stud. Now, the harness is complete, and can be worn like a vest over t-shirts, pretty blouses, or billowy dresses.

Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Kiss Kiss