Monday, January 14, 2013

Mixing High and Low

My husband recently revealed to me an advantage women have in dressing themselves that men have more difficulty relishing in. Mixing high end and low end clothing. He brought it up over dinner....at a french restaurant...over a prohibition era cocktail....on our romantic date night...don't make a big deal about it....and I was wearing this outfit which happens to be a prime example of mixing expensive, inexpensive aaaand midrange clothing (I'm an over achiever).

I audibly laughed at how on point he was. I mean look at this. My Forever21 ($4.00) vest is missing every plastic rhinestone, and honestly I bought it that way! I don't even give a care.
  (I actually think it's kinda funny).
 My bracelet? Not only is it assisting me in the achievement of tha' mixed metals action going on here, but it was also found on the ground. However, this look would fall short if it wasn't for the more high end Enzo Angiolini stilettos (I get that $120 shoes aren't really "high end" but it was certainly a splurge for me). That gold heel detail is all,
 "You're welcome for making any outfit you wear look like a million bucks."
I'm just not convinced that dudes have pieces that can transform them like that....Am I wrong?
Real quick, can we talk about the detail on the shirt? It looks like rhinestones birthing metal rods which are vomiting black yarn. I'M IN LOVE!
{Riding Pants: American Apparel}{Shoes: Enzo Angiolini, Nordstrom}{Vest, Earrings: F21}
{Belt, Shirt, Bag, Bracelets: Vintage, thrifted or found}{Blazer: Zara (similar)}


Sunday, January 13, 2013

Vinyl Veekend.

I will say organizing an album collection is one of the most entertaining activities to do on a chilly night. Usually when we go record shopping we'll buy one cheap record we've never heard of based solely on the hilarity of the album art...those are the most fun to listen to when deciding what to keep and what to sell.
Anyhoo, I got inspired to do a weekly post on an album(s) to buy if you collect. If you don't collect vinyl and you are a music junkie, I am taking this moment to strongly urge you to start. It's so rewarding, you can find so many cool nostalgic jams and if you invest in a vinyl from a more recent artist, they will almost always have a digital download.

This week: Miriam Makeba

Any of her albums will cheer you up. Also they will make you shake your money maker.  Love her. 

Saturday, January 12, 2013

IFB's Links A La Mode!

I'm pumped like a pair of Reebok Pumps (I'm a child of the 90's, I like to pump it up: The Jams, my sneakers, etc.) to be a part of Independent Fashion Blogger's Links A La Mode weekly roundup! Side by side with 19 other totally rad bloggers. Explore the links below if you find yourself perusing the interwebs in a sleepy after lunch coma ;)

2013′s Beauty & Beyond


Edited By Taylor Davies

This week’s link submissions were still heavily focused on the year ahead. This tells me that perhaps more than ever, bloggers in the IFB community are motivated, driven and determined to make 2013 the best year fashion blogging has ever seen. By all accounts, it seems like you might be right. From digital clean-outs to bold beauty trends and embracing the color of the year – there’s a lot to be excited about – and blog along the way.

LINKS À LA MODE: THE IFB WEEKLY ROUND UP: JANUARY 10TH

SPONSOR:

Shopbop Swimwear: Kors shoes, Hanky Panky, TB Totes, YSL, BB Dakota, Joie flats, Wang Shoes, Kushcush, Stuart Weitzman, Happiness Tops

If you would like to submit your link for next week’s Links à la Mode, please register first, then post your links HERE where you see “Links a la mode next week’s date (official).” The HTML code for this week will be found in the Links a la Mode widget on the right side of the blog, and will be published later today. ~ Jennine

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