RIP Alexander McQueen. Your innovation will be missed.
And now this will make the remaining pieces of his so much more expensive and out of my range because you know EVERYBODY becomes more famous after they die.
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Showing posts with label fashion. Show all posts
Thursday, February 11, 2010
OMG! MCQUEEN COMMITTED SUICIDED?
You lyinnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn.............
RIP Alexander McQueen. Your innovation will be missed.
And now this will make the remaining pieces of his so much more expensive and out of my range because you know EVERYBODY becomes more famous after they die.
RIP Alexander McQueen. Your innovation will be missed.
And now this will make the remaining pieces of his so much more expensive and out of my range because you know EVERYBODY becomes more famous after they die.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
something old, something new, something borrowed...
Back when I was younger if my mom said she was going to a garage sale or a thrift store I would give her the inconspicuous side-eye and proceed to climb my ass in the back seat with my V-Tech laptop and neon swishy pants because I knew what it was (my mom would smack the shit out of me).
I used to HATE having to wear sweaters that my mom found for me from second-hand shops. I didn't like the thought of wearing used clothing and I was embarrassed to go to school wearing shit that I knew was once someone elses. But the thrift stores of yesteryear have since changed. Or maybe I just grew out of the notion that everything that I wore had to come from Kids-R-Us or Macy's.
Today thrift stores, garage sales, and even goodwill carry used and vintage clothes that look good! Take for instance the $3.49 speckled, tweed pencil skirt I picked up last week. Or the tan, oversized Ralph Lauren button up shirt I got for $2.00 that looks great with tights and high brown boots.
In the past, you would be socially shunned to say you got anything from a garage sale. But as I'm getting older I'm starting to see that you can get good, QUALITY pieces from these places that are classic and timeless.
I can't say that my closet will now only be comprised of thrifted items but the things I've found can well supplement my wardrobe. I still need to buy NEW shoes. I cannot really imagine someone else's feet anywhere near mine. And I also will need to buy new things or more high-end items from the store. I also can't stop online shopping for my life, but my advice would be to highly consider these types of places.
Mass retail merchandisers are getting away with raping people for the same type of stuff that was hot 20 years ago and you may be able to find @ your local thrift store/goodwill.
Today everyone's trying to invest less and get the highest pay out so alot of the stuff made now is poorly constructed with cheap materials such as thin threading. Also, merchandisers are looking to make as many items as possible in a short span of time so the craftsmanship is less legit.
Also, if you don't really like to buy the things that are trendy at the moment (ie. neon bullshit, graphic tees, "urban streetwear" blahh blahh blahh...) you'll be able to find things that you know won't go out of style and you won't regret spending $30 on one shirt -- although it's not likely you'll even spend that much.
Here's some tips for thrift store shopping that you might find useful:
1. Have an open mind. - Keep your mind open to new styles of clothing and be prepared to do alot of searching. Don't just dismiss things that don't instantly catch your eye or look like the things that you might find at the mall.
2. Check for tears, holes, rips, stains etc. - If it's something you really want/like you can probably try to haggle down the price and take it to a seamstress or the dry cleaner but you want to make sure that you're not wasting your money on wool sweater that's already unraveling.
3. Odors are not cool. - Smell it! Make sure that whatever you want to buy didn't carry any extreme odors of the person who had it last. To my belief, many thrift stores wash the clothing that they receive before they put it out, but I'm sure many don't. Also, don't mistake YOUR smell with the smell of the clothes you want to buy. Obviously some thing is going to smell different than what your used to.
4. Wash. - Make sure whatever you buy, when you get it home, you also wash it yourself. Like I mentioned, some thrift stores don't have the time/money to wash every single item that comes in so you want to make sure you throw your new-old stuff in the washer for thorough cleaning.
5. Don't impulse buy. - Alot of the stuff is priced low, which is great, but that doesn't mean that you should be dropping dime on everything JUST BECAUSE it's cheap! Spend wisely.
6. Keep a mental picture of your closet. - This is going to sound weird but when I go thrift store shopping I bring the pictures that I take of my color-coded closet/drawers so that I know what will look good with what. You probably may not want to take it that far but it really helps to at least have a mental pic of what you already own. (But trust me, the picture thing is THE BEST!)
7. Be willing to DIY. - Alot of times stores have the long, mu-mu, mom version of the shit that I would wear. I don't have the patience to sew things/I don't own a sewing machinge but I'm willing to pay bucks to get a really hot dress altered. Especially if I only paid $5 for it.
8. Experiment with fashion. - If there's any time that you want to take a risk and experiment with your wardrobe, you should be in a thrift store when you consider it. Fashion really does repeat itself so look out for things that you may want to try but don't want to necessarily go bankrupt doing it.
9. Be patient. - Thrifting isn't easy. It's time consuming and it's not promising. Bring a friend who isn't corny about trying new things or is already experienced in thrifting and comprise a list of stores that are close to you, and just make a day out of it. You might not find anything but you probably will.
10. Look in more sections than one - (Women) The kids section has great, retro t-shirts that fit cute. The men's section carries nice button-ups that can be worn as tunics or you can get a sweater that gives you that oversized look. Like I said, be open-minded.
Overall you'll be able to find good, most likely well-made pieces, that are one-of-a-kind. When shopping at second-hand shops, or thrift stores you can most likely guarantee you will be the only one who has it. Can I get a "You ain't got these on!"
I used to HATE having to wear sweaters that my mom found for me from second-hand shops. I didn't like the thought of wearing used clothing and I was embarrassed to go to school wearing shit that I knew was once someone elses. But the thrift stores of yesteryear have since changed. Or maybe I just grew out of the notion that everything that I wore had to come from Kids-R-Us or Macy's.
Today thrift stores, garage sales, and even goodwill carry used and vintage clothes that look good! Take for instance the $3.49 speckled, tweed pencil skirt I picked up last week. Or the tan, oversized Ralph Lauren button up shirt I got for $2.00 that looks great with tights and high brown boots.
In the past, you would be socially shunned to say you got anything from a garage sale. But as I'm getting older I'm starting to see that you can get good, QUALITY pieces from these places that are classic and timeless.
I can't say that my closet will now only be comprised of thrifted items but the things I've found can well supplement my wardrobe. I still need to buy NEW shoes. I cannot really imagine someone else's feet anywhere near mine. And I also will need to buy new things or more high-end items from the store. I also can't stop online shopping for my life, but my advice would be to highly consider these types of places.
Mass retail merchandisers are getting away with raping people for the same type of stuff that was hot 20 years ago and you may be able to find @ your local thrift store/goodwill.
Today everyone's trying to invest less and get the highest pay out so alot of the stuff made now is poorly constructed with cheap materials such as thin threading. Also, merchandisers are looking to make as many items as possible in a short span of time so the craftsmanship is less legit.
Also, if you don't really like to buy the things that are trendy at the moment (ie. neon bullshit, graphic tees, "urban streetwear" blahh blahh blahh...) you'll be able to find things that you know won't go out of style and you won't regret spending $30 on one shirt -- although it's not likely you'll even spend that much.
Here's some tips for thrift store shopping that you might find useful:
1. Have an open mind. - Keep your mind open to new styles of clothing and be prepared to do alot of searching. Don't just dismiss things that don't instantly catch your eye or look like the things that you might find at the mall.
2. Check for tears, holes, rips, stains etc. - If it's something you really want/like you can probably try to haggle down the price and take it to a seamstress or the dry cleaner but you want to make sure that you're not wasting your money on wool sweater that's already unraveling.
3. Odors are not cool. - Smell it! Make sure that whatever you want to buy didn't carry any extreme odors of the person who had it last. To my belief, many thrift stores wash the clothing that they receive before they put it out, but I'm sure many don't. Also, don't mistake YOUR smell with the smell of the clothes you want to buy. Obviously some thing is going to smell different than what your used to.
4. Wash. - Make sure whatever you buy, when you get it home, you also wash it yourself. Like I mentioned, some thrift stores don't have the time/money to wash every single item that comes in so you want to make sure you throw your new-old stuff in the washer for thorough cleaning.
5. Don't impulse buy. - Alot of the stuff is priced low, which is great, but that doesn't mean that you should be dropping dime on everything JUST BECAUSE it's cheap! Spend wisely.
6. Keep a mental picture of your closet. - This is going to sound weird but when I go thrift store shopping I bring the pictures that I take of my color-coded closet/drawers so that I know what will look good with what. You probably may not want to take it that far but it really helps to at least have a mental pic of what you already own. (But trust me, the picture thing is THE BEST!)
7. Be willing to DIY. - Alot of times stores have the long, mu-mu, mom version of the shit that I would wear. I don't have the patience to sew things/I don't own a sewing machinge but I'm willing to pay bucks to get a really hot dress altered. Especially if I only paid $5 for it.
8. Experiment with fashion. - If there's any time that you want to take a risk and experiment with your wardrobe, you should be in a thrift store when you consider it. Fashion really does repeat itself so look out for things that you may want to try but don't want to necessarily go bankrupt doing it.
9. Be patient. - Thrifting isn't easy. It's time consuming and it's not promising. Bring a friend who isn't corny about trying new things or is already experienced in thrifting and comprise a list of stores that are close to you, and just make a day out of it. You might not find anything but you probably will.
10. Look in more sections than one - (Women) The kids section has great, retro t-shirts that fit cute. The men's section carries nice button-ups that can be worn as tunics or you can get a sweater that gives you that oversized look. Like I said, be open-minded.
Overall you'll be able to find good, most likely well-made pieces, that are one-of-a-kind. When shopping at second-hand shops, or thrift stores you can most likely guarantee you will be the only one who has it. Can I get a "You ain't got these on!"
Friday, August 7, 2009
thrifty.
After purchasing a $1.50 turquoise, high-wasited pencil skirt, and deciding that I will not be making any extravagant purchases until I have another job, I am going to challenge myself not to buy anything that is not from a thrift store.
Well, except basics (white tees, tanks, blahh blahh) and shoes because I would walk barefoot before I wear someone else's shoes.
I'll post my purchases as I buy them and put the prices so you all can see my progress. I guess I'll post the skirt tmrw.
K, toodles.
Well, except basics (white tees, tanks, blahh blahh) and shoes because I would walk barefoot before I wear someone else's shoes.
I'll post my purchases as I buy them and put the prices so you all can see my progress. I guess I'll post the skirt tmrw.
K, toodles.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
and my KICKS still pinker than the easter rabbit.
grainy webcam pics + puffy hair =
I used to love kicks in high school. I hardly wear them anymore because I kinda grew outta my sneaker phase so basically, I don't care about them as much. It's funny because niggas don't think I do the sneaker thing until they look in my closet and see how much I have or I'm having a 'sneaker day' and they're shocked like, "Lemme find out you fuck with kicks!" I've heard statements like this one too many times. I still check for releases though lol (espesh air maxs, I cream for hot 97's).
Despite my choice of footwear these days, I hadda cop these when I saw them.
^ All sexy and shit.
Speaking of sneakers, anybody checking for these? I know there was alot of hoopla about them a few months ago, but they drop real soon and although I'd love the blue ones, I think that these are gonna get real corny, real quick because they're being sold at (select) Urban Outfitters. Something tells me that every hipster man, woman, and child is gonna be rockin these. I mean, I shop @ UO too so I'm not tryna be a hypocrite but, you gotta admit, that's like the hipster superstore! (Wal-mart for hipsters)
Saturday, April 18, 2009
summer summer summer time!
I can't wait until this fucking semester is over and I can feel the 100 degree sun beating on my back... my brown skin is poppin and Rita's tastes like heaven... niggas are in 'sexy mode' (sneakers/timbs, white tee, khaki shorts, fitted)... AHHH I can't waittttttttttt!
claw money, camo hoodie - $110
urban outfitters, bdg carrot shaped tee - $24
forever 21, florelle frayed denim short - $15.80
Nike Lunar Mariah - $?
karmaloop - disney couture jewelry - $28/$38
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
i don't wanna make any consumer generalizations but...
..my black ass wouldn't be caught dead wearing this shit.
I am SO pissed off right now. My friend just did some inconsiderate shit and I'm really not feeling it right now. ugh!
Saturday, April 4, 2009
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
caked up.
Brooke. (My man's ex.. yes I know I'm delusional teheheheee!)
She's really a cute girl but DAMN can people stop with the super caked on under-eye concealer? It's not a good look AT ALL. It doesn't give the impression of "flawless skin." And I don't know if she has a makeup artist or not but they tried their hardest to contour her nose too. IDK overall I really think her makeup looks harsh as hell.
I must say, I do like her House of Holland dress though. She definitely has a banginn shape to pull this dress off. Not feeling those cheap looking satin shoes though. That was a bad choice. Whatevs.
She's really a cute girl but DAMN can people stop with the super caked on under-eye concealer? It's not a good look AT ALL. It doesn't give the impression of "flawless skin." And I don't know if she has a makeup artist or not but they tried their hardest to contour her nose too. IDK overall I really think her makeup looks harsh as hell.
I must say, I do like her House of Holland dress though. She definitely has a banginn shape to pull this dress off. Not feeling those cheap looking satin shoes though. That was a bad choice. Whatevs.
Friday, February 20, 2009
tgif
Hmm.. I guess I'll do some online shopping. Seeing as it's a Friday and all I'm doing is laying in bed. Today it'll be Karmaloop on some urban shit but next week I'll probably switch it up and do ModCloth or buy some makeup. Shitt.. I have 2 jobs & I work my ass off throughout the week and luckily my pay periods are on different wks. so I get paid EVERY week. So I rightfully deserve to buy thangssss =]
Then I guess I'll do some homework because I'm not going out tonight. It's cold as a bitch.
ooh peep these! I think they're kinda cute:
you can find 'em here: 80%20 Wedge "sneaker"
Then I guess I'll do some homework because I'm not going out tonight. It's cold as a bitch.
ooh peep these! I think they're kinda cute:
you can find 'em here: 80%20 Wedge "sneaker"
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Saturday, January 24, 2009
jeremy scott and juicy campus.com
Jeremy Scott, a designer who is very well known for his original "shutter shades" that Kanye popularized, and his graphical and kitchy designs such as these:
He's collaborated with Adidas [Jeremy Scott x Adidas] and is emerging sporty-chic gear that looks hot. I'd definitely go to the gym more if i was dressed like this.
Set to drop Feb 1, '09
Furthermore: JuicyCampus.com seems to ruin people's reputations 'round here. It's kinda sad to see because people should be allowed to do what they do in their privacy and some people are just getting slayedddd for the hell of it. But some people deserve to know that they are trifling when they steal ppls men, or the girls that need to know that their bf's are cheating on them. But the fact that it's completely anonymous is giving some of these punk ass people the ability to talk smack from behind the computer screen. SMH!
Go check it out. Maybe you're on there! lol juicycampus.com
And I'm out. I'll leave you with this...
Poor thing.
He's collaborated with Adidas [Jeremy Scott x Adidas] and is emerging sporty-chic gear that looks hot. I'd definitely go to the gym more if i was dressed like this.
Set to drop Feb 1, '09
Furthermore: JuicyCampus.com seems to ruin people's reputations 'round here. It's kinda sad to see because people should be allowed to do what they do in their privacy and some people are just getting slayedddd for the hell of it. But some people deserve to know that they are trifling when they steal ppls men, or the girls that need to know that their bf's are cheating on them. But the fact that it's completely anonymous is giving some of these punk ass people the ability to talk smack from behind the computer screen. SMH!
Go check it out. Maybe you're on there! lol juicycampus.com
And I'm out. I'll leave you with this...
Poor thing.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Friday, December 19, 2008
accessories in '09.
I don't want to necessarily add these things to my xmas list because it's not yet the season for the colors. Yet these are some things that I have definitely bookmarked in my "shopping" tab for the spring. I guess I'll do it up with all my xmas "monies" CAN'T WAIT!
1. Kipling Luggage -- Etta 16, $128
I love how big the bag is and if you've never had a Kipling bag, they're very roomy and are made from a good material that is thin but can handle the weight of alot of things. And it also helps that this bag is in my FAVORITEEE color, HOT PINK! =]
2. House of Harlow -- Orange Pyramid Bangle, $68 (OUT OF STOCK)
These bangles are really understated but someone who really pays attention to detail will notice the design and possibly the fact that it's House of Harlow, by Nicole Ritchie. I really like all of the colors but the orange one is beatinn.
3. Nixon Accessories -- The Vega, $60
Nixon Watches are the sheeitt. I didn't even put the color that I want on here because it's a secret lol! I don't want anyone else to know or have it! :-X I also like the Misty and Tribella styles AND the Portrait but that one's a little more sophisticated.
4. Converse -- All Star Chuck Taylors, $45.50
I don't care WHAT shoes come out, ever, these are a no fail. And I think they are the most comfortable shoe ever (next to uggs and Air Max '97's of course) I LOVE chucks. Especially the off-white ones but I won't be busting those out until the spring breaks.
5. Fred Flare -- Color Block Roller Skates, $75
These skates are fuckin awesome! I love skating too. Even though I'm better at roller blading, I've never bust my ass in skates so I think I deserve them. This KIND OF tops my desire for some custom "Louboutin"-esqe roller skates. I told my mom I wanted her to buy me some roller skates that are reminiscent of Christian Louboutin's shoes. I wanted them to have either an all flat or shiny, satin black paint with a RED SOLE! And leopard shoe strings!... yeah.. I'm still waiting on those.
That's about it my friends. Toodles.
1. Kipling Luggage -- Etta 16, $128
I love how big the bag is and if you've never had a Kipling bag, they're very roomy and are made from a good material that is thin but can handle the weight of alot of things. And it also helps that this bag is in my FAVORITEEE color, HOT PINK! =]
2. House of Harlow -- Orange Pyramid Bangle, $68 (OUT OF STOCK)
These bangles are really understated but someone who really pays attention to detail will notice the design and possibly the fact that it's House of Harlow, by Nicole Ritchie. I really like all of the colors but the orange one is beatinn.
3. Nixon Accessories -- The Vega, $60
Nixon Watches are the sheeitt. I didn't even put the color that I want on here because it's a secret lol! I don't want anyone else to know or have it! :-X I also like the Misty and Tribella styles AND the Portrait but that one's a little more sophisticated.
4. Converse -- All Star Chuck Taylors, $45.50
I don't care WHAT shoes come out, ever, these are a no fail. And I think they are the most comfortable shoe ever (next to uggs and Air Max '97's of course) I LOVE chucks. Especially the off-white ones but I won't be busting those out until the spring breaks.
5. Fred Flare -- Color Block Roller Skates, $75
These skates are fuckin awesome! I love skating too. Even though I'm better at roller blading, I've never bust my ass in skates so I think I deserve them. This KIND OF tops my desire for some custom "Louboutin"-esqe roller skates. I told my mom I wanted her to buy me some roller skates that are reminiscent of Christian Louboutin's shoes. I wanted them to have either an all flat or shiny, satin black paint with a RED SOLE! And leopard shoe strings!... yeah.. I'm still waiting on those.
That's about it my friends. Toodles.
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