The Orange Ball Also Rises

Part ringleader, part grunge and a tiny bit o' Roaring 20's, this look is a bit confused and discombobulated. Fitting.

I bought this skirt because it reminds me of Rodarte's horror movie-inspired, stained, loose-knit, cobwebby Fall 2008 collection.

jacket: vintage

t shirt: World Casual

belt: vintage / retro

skirt: Cahelon

navy tights: Target

vest: TFW

leather ring: flea maket find

bracelet: retro / vintage

shoes: Forever 21

"Karl Lagerfeld is Never Happy Anyway"

Obsession #2

Another miniseries on YouTube (formerly at Sundance).

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Signe Chanel

I am OBSESSED with this right now. 20 short episodes on YouTube of rare behind-the-scenes documentary footage of Karl Lagerfeld (legendary, elusive, self-described "German Workaholic") and Chanel's atelier workrooms, plus pre-show chaos. Video gold.

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Sunday Funday

Shoes and shins were harmed in the making of this post. A bruise here, a scuff there, dirt on my hands, dress and forehead....countless spiderwebs, jagged rocks and a rusty lantern. Kind of like camping in a party dress. Anyway, Sundays are for mimosas and bike rides and bbq's and movies. Or, in my case, for exploring the part of your backyard where all the junk goes when it dies.

dress: All That Jazz

bra: Sophie & Me

earrings: vintage / retro

bracelet: Un-Conventional (Loveitshop.com)

shoes: Nine West

LONG BEACH - 4th Street / Retro Row, Joshua Keys

I'm really into his D.I.Y. Vans.

rrraaarrrrr

In the Driveway.... Justin Temple

I forgot to take a close-up of his pins, but one of them says " Just Lurking". Amazing.

Random Cool Stuff

On Black Friday while everyone else was out scouring the retail world for bargain-basement prices, I went for a walk in hopes of alleviating the day-after-a-holiday blues. Armed with a camera and a little optimism, I found inspiration in the little things.

Diamonds and Chain

All dressed up with nowhere to go....except to work. Could be worse; I do love my job.

dress: Top 10

belt: vintage Express

shoes: vintage Manolo Blahnik

necklace: vintage

cuff: purchased @ Buffalo Exchange

Night Flowers

The only way I can stomach wearing flowers is to mix them with LOTS of black. I have to literally ROCK them to feel comfortable. I fell in love with this blouse and upon getting it home, became instantly terrified of it. I'm not the most feminine gal, so it sat for about a year. Then one day....voila....1 part floral, 5 parts black. Done and done.

blouse: vintage Act I

zipper leggings: American Apparel

belt: vintage

ankle boots: Isaac Mizrahi for Target

A scary close-up for you.

Simple Stripes

Tuesday = Boring.

But it's better than Monday.

sunglasses: retro / vintage purchased @ Imonni

t shirt: Wei Ma

boots: Ipanema