fashion
-
Inertia
Somebody asked me recently why I am not posting outfits anymore. (Thank you brave person not ashamed of reading my blog!) To quote Carrie Bradshaw: ” This got me thinking“. Why haven’t I been doing those posts? First, I have become a bit disenchanted with “fashion blogging”. Sure, there are still some genuine articles out there (Susie Bubble, Rookie, NotSoLonelyLondoners to… Continue reading
-
New York Fashion Week (NYFW)
Every year I swear I won’t care but here I go again … NYFW. Sooo many shows and pictures to go through! And so many trends: which one is a fad, which one is a new classic, which one is just crazy enough to work and which one is plain crazy? (Bare midriff, really???) A few rules I like… Continue reading
-
Pin It
Bought this sparkly crystal pin from a thrift store the other day because it reminds me of a snowflake. After a few swipes of bright nail polish it became a neon snowflake. I think it looks much better now. I’m liking this different kind of DIY so I am on the lookout for other pretty baubles to spruce… Continue reading
-
Any color – so long as it’s black
So let’s say something happened that requires you to wear conservative, black clothing. Sounds like a Project Runway challenge in an extremist Middle-Eastern country, right? After experimenting with various combinations here’s what I discovered so far. I would call this “Black on Black: A Primer”: – Wearing black does not make for very exciting blog photos b/c black… Continue reading
-
Halloween Costume (Work in Progress)
For this first Halloween look I drew inspiration from Rick Owens, Gareth Pugh and Lady Gaga in her Bad Romance video (I KNOW right??). I created this baroque goth princess which I kinda love. Her name is Ravelle. Why? I don’t know, it seemed just pretentious enough. She will not be the final character though. I’d like… Continue reading
-
Things That Make Me Happy
When it’s rainy and dreary outside some happy photos for inspiration and a good craft project are the perfect way to pass the time. Fur baby No. 1 – Yanni Fur baby No.2 – Oliver Good tomato recipes: gazpacho and my version of Caprese Salad on toast (Yum!) Fresh flowers in autumn colors … …and… Continue reading