No. 48

New Items for On The Prowl Vintage

2010-11-22T16:45:00.013-04:00

I model with On The Prowl Vintage and we just relaunched the etsy store. There is a bunch of cute new fall items up. Here are a few...

Now At Last Dress

Dog Days Are Over Cardigan

Adventures On The West Coast Dress

Lost and Found Dress

Skipping Rocks Dress

Just Be Free Dress

Style Inspiration: Catherine Deneuve

2010-10-23T15:34:00.014-04:00

Beige and Floral

2010-09-16T01:41:00.022-04:00

Autumn is right around the corner, which to most people means Autumn colors. I hate fashion rules with a passion. I don't like to think that I have to wear brown and musty greens all season, I look horrible in those colors usually. I like wearing fun color combinations and patterns, it makes the threat of the cold seem brighter to me. I am sort of crazy wearing what I do seasonaly though. This whole summer I have been wearing a big letterman sweater even in the hottest of days. I am rather ridiculous with my fashion choices.

I love florals, I think that is obvious though. This fall I like the idea of beige and floral. Maybe a classic trench with a pale floral dress or a muted top with a pink flowery skirt and nude oxfords paired with pale blue knee highs? It is such a spring look but I think things should be confusing. If you want you could even throw in some more autumny colors. I have a cute orange scarf knitted by yarnovermovement that would look nice with either outfit.

urban outfitters; saks

fred flare; american apparel

urban outfitters; saks

fred flare; revolve clothing

Style Inspiration: Marilyn Monroe

2010-09-11T02:51:00.015-04:00

Yes, yes this seems so obvious. I am really getting a lot of inspiration from Ms. Monroe lately though. Everyone has their Marilyn that they like, I like her most with longer hair and an all around more natural look. This morning I was outside on the porch sans makeup with my hair a mess, it was a bit cold so I was wearing black leggings and a big chunky vintage sweater. It reminded me of her last photo shoot. I went from feeling a mess to feeling chic and effortless. I have been wanting to find a sweater like that for ages, but I suppose my vintage men's varsity will have to do for now. So right now my causal look is late Marilyn.

My Drawings

2010-09-04T19:27:00.020-04:00

This summer I started drawing more frequently again. Actually very frequently, at some points I was drawing 4 or 5 girls a day. I have the tendency to give my drawings away to my friends, which means I don't have a lot of them. Here are a few though...

There is more on my flickr if you are interested.

Striped Shirts

2010-09-03T20:43:00.015-04:00

Everyone who knows me would agree that I love stripes. I at the very least have ten striped tops, no matter what they are always in style. I still even have a few from when I was a teenager. I am by no means a jeans and t shirt type of gal but I believe there is nothing more effortlessly chic than a striped long sleeve t and jeans. I love all stripes but especially the classic black and white, I would take that over navy and white any day of the week. The french standard does of course have its place. Anyway, I have been hearing that stripes are "all the rage" right now, but really when haven't they? Here is a look at some of my favorite moments for the striped shirt...

Francoise

Audrey

Debbie

Coco

Jean

Anthony and Anna

Johnny, Joey, Marky and Dee Dee

Oh and look, its me being a dumby in one from my collection.

Underwater and on Prairie

2010-08-29T12:31:00.016-04:00

I have been extra horrible at updating the last six months, sorry! I have moved three times since my last post, and have been without a computer. I have been drawing again and am very happy with my new work which I will post soon. Check out my flickr if you want a little preview. Anyway I have worked with Claudia Susana quite a bit recently and thought I would post some of our photos.

In June we did a shoot in the Sharon Woods. We were trying to catch the fireflies in the photos which was actually crazy hard. Magic did happen though, and Claudia produced some amazing photos as usual.

This photo was actually taken the same day. I am in front of the house I stayed alone in over the summer. I love this photo because it has the yellow daisies in the background which I had a love hate relationship with. I would pick them and put them in vases in my bedroom window.

These photos were taken last weekend. I am modeling with Ashley at her boyfriend's pool. This was such a fun photo shoot to do. It was basically just a girl's pool party. We listened to The Talking Heads and ate Chipotle. We also were pretending it was the 80's in our awesome retro bathing suits.

Check out Claudia Susana's blog and website for more magical photos.

Well, that's it for now, but expect more frequent posts.

Style Inspiration: Brooke Shields

2010-04-13T08:13:00.016-04:00

So I have been going back and forth on doing this post for the last week, and I finally decided to go ahead with it. I love Brooke Shields' 80's look, she was so fresh but yet so effortlessly stylish. The reason I was unsure about making this post though is because lately I have been reading about Brooke and I hadn't realized what a crazy early career she had.

She was only 10 years old when her mother had her pose nude for a Playboy publication, when she was older she tried to get the negatives through court but lost. Only a few years later she starred in Pretty Baby which was about a young girl who had her virginity auctioned off to the highest bidder. Of course as I am sure you know when she was 14 she did sexually suggestive jean commercials for Calvin Klein.

It is so weird to me that not too long ago this was alright with the general public. Possibly because she looked so mature people thought it was fine, but it isn't at all. I am very disheartened to find out more about her childhood career. Either way, she is still a fashion inspiration to me. Brooke looked amazing with a natural look or even the heavy 80's makeup look. Her brows were coveted by every women in a America, as well as her hair. She really was the girl of the decade. I am just happy she seems so well adjusted and normal now.

Style Inspiration: Anna Karina

2010-03-12T14:49:00.011-04:00

So, it has been a while since I posted. I have been so busy lately it is crazy, I haven't uploaded a new outfit to flickr or lookbook in well over a month. I am going to actually try and make an effort at posting again though.

I cut my hair, it is shoulder length now. I finally feel like myself again. As many times as I try having long hair, it just isn't "me". I always end up just wearing it up all the time. I was very inspired by Anna Karina, I have been curling my hair under. Anna makes something most do not consider appealing sexy, shoulder length hair. Why even try to fit into the long blonde hair and tan box? Anyway, I do not have any photos of my new do yet, but here are some photos of lovely Anna Karina

My Photo Shoot with Claudia Susana

2009-11-23T20:56:00.010-04:00

So I had a photo shoot with the beautiful and talented Claudia Susana over the weekend, and I am so excited about the first five photos she has sent me. I really think she takes the best photos of me. She is such a great photographer and person. I am so happy to have worked with her and hope to again in the future. Check out more of her photography at her site, claudia-susana.com.

Sandals + Tights

2009-09-20T17:02:00.009-04:00

Something I am really into right now is sandals paired with tights. I love the contrast. It seems rather off putting perhaps to the people in Cincinnati but I don't care. I am sure a lot of what I wear isn't Cincinnati approved. Anyway like everything this look was first seen on Kate Moss, really though if you look back far enough you will see Jem rocked this look in the 80's. I think fashion rules are dumb and I like making a point of breaking them.

here is my take...

Style Inspiration: Shirley Maclaine in What a Way to Go

2009-08-30T09:13:00.020-04:00

I had never seen this movie before last night, I found it on Netflix Watch Instantly. I thought it was fun, it is about a cursed woman that ends up a rich widow 4 times over. Shirley Maclaine's costumes were amazing, her character adapting to every husband. I loved the abstract outfits she wears when married to artist Larry Flint. Another highlight is when she is married to Rod Anderson, she wears extravagant by extravagant outfit being told by Rod to remind him to tell her that he loves her. My favorite of course though is her style in the parody of French New Wave. Her makeup was at certain times a little heavy handed but all in all I loved her look. Besides her costumes I also want to mention that I would love to have a completely pink mansion, awesome.

50's Inspired

2009-08-20T22:24:00.005-04:00

click here for brands and prices

Deal: $20 Low Top Converse Light

2009-08-20T21:54:00.031-04:00

I have been eyeing the new Converse Lights for a while, they are similar to the classic All Stars but have a thinner more girlish shape. I have had the same old high top Converse since I was a teen and sometimes I think they are a little too clunky, especially when worn with skinny jeans. For a long time I have wanted a converse like shoe that is more lady like.

I found what I was looking for about four years ago when Urban Outfitters came out with the shoe on the right. I was a teenager at the time and the thought of spending $40 of my hard earned money I made from Bath and Body Works was appalling. As it turned out I never got these cute shoes, although I now wish I wouldn't have been so stingy with my money.

Ever since then these shoes have never left my mind and I am have to say the new Converse Lights seem to live up to this long standing dream, they even have a super cute skimmer version that is rather similar to the Urban Outfitters pair. I have to say I wanted the high top version at first, but after looking all over the internet for an affordable pair, I found the low top version on sale at Sears.com for only $20. They are only available in size 8 and 11 though so if you want a pair you may be out of luck. They do have different colors for only $29.99 at Delias.com in a wider variety of sizes, although they do not carry the classic black and white. Even though it is still hard for me to justify spending $40 on canvas shoes I may just have to get the skimmer awell.

Style Inspiration: Serge Gainsbourg & Jane Birkin

2009-06-29T13:44:00.009-04:00

I have been listening to Je T'aime Moi Non Plus a lot lately.

Spring Style

2009-04-22T04:47:00.004-04:00

Style Inspiration: Sharon Tate in Fearless Vampire Killers

2009-02-05T03:14:00.005-04:00

a few of my favorite things

2009-01-02T15:14:00.014-04:00

More Recent Outfits

2008-12-29T23:07:00.005-04:00

Beauty and Hair Recommendations

2008-12-02T02:29:00.023-04:00

$36 at Victoria's Secret

This is in my Twin Peaks post but I also wanted to strongly

recommend it to everyone. This is a great primer, it does

everything it is suppose to do, and really does help makeup

go on easier and stay put longer. Proof to me is the fact that

I took a nap earlier and woke up with my makeup still

looking perfect.

$23 at Nordstrom

This finishing creme works very well, it helps dull ends look

defined and makes my bangs look glossy. It adds great texture,

I like to use it for touch ups in between washes.

$29.50 at Bath and Body Works

I have noticed a few fine lines under my eyes so I thought

I needed to start using an eye cream. I have used it for two

weeks and have already noticed a difference. I am not sure

if it would work for deeper lines but it does seem to work

for fine lines.

Twin Peaks Style

2008-11-28T03:19:00.022-04:00

Leather Jacket: Alloy, $55.60 Bow Top: Fred Flare, $40.00 Floral Dress: Delias, $29.99 Backpack: Fred Flare, $54.00 Primer: Victoria's Secret, $36.00 Clutch: eBags.com, $90.00 Nars Lipstick in Manhunt: Drugstore.com, $24.00 Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me: Barnes and Noble $17.99 Pink Sweater: Fred Flare, $29.99 Jean Jacket: Old Navy,$29.50 Microcassette Recorder: Staples.com, $34.99

Style Inspiration: Pattie Boyd

2008-11-13T05:10:00.020-04:00

Kaboodle Guest Editor

2008-11-07T19:50:00.009-04:00

So this holiday season I am guest editor and target elf at Kabooble. I have a lot of fun stocking stuffers picked out from Target, so check it out...

Recent Outfits

2008-11-03T04:49:00.016-04:00

The Passenger

2008-10-31T07:47:00.016-04:00

I really like the movie The Passenger. Besides having a very poetic story, the movie has great costumes. I like the nameless girl's style very much, it is so free spirited and slightly random. The first outfit she wears in the movie with the mix of florals really stands out to me. Her style reflects the mood of the movie very well, the sense of urgency, the outfits being the way they are really make sense. Being on the run through Spain, you do not have much time to decide on clothes to wear, all the same her outfits are strangely inspiring like the rest of the movie.

Nylon Feature

2008-10-20T00:12:00.007-04:00

on nylonmag.com

I went to Nylon's website today and found out I was featured on their street style section. I sent the photo what feels like a million years ago, it's a really old photo. How exciting though!

Loving Lately

2008-10-18T02:25:00.005-04:00

on Kaboodle

Here are some of my favorite things I have found online lately. I love this color scheme.

My Altered Dress

2008-10-03T19:54:00.005-04:00

Here is the dress I mentioned earlier this week,

post alteration. I love how it turned out.

Flickr Favorite Outfits

2008-10-01T01:40:00.005-04:00

Here are some of my favorite outfits I have found on flickr lately.

on camillej's stream

I am loving vinyl leggings lately and they perfect here with the ruffle top and blazer.

from flair to remember's stream

I really like the pattern of this vintage dress and she really makes it by matching her lipstick and nails to it.

from missemma.peel's stream

I love this outfit because it is so unexpected. A belt for a headband? Awesome.

from Skylark and Son's stream

Everyone knows I love silver. This dress rocks.

from biddyoverboard's stream

These light colors work together very nicely and I love that purse.

Style Inspiration: Audrey Hepburn in Green Mansions

2008-09-29T01:31:00.023-04:00

It may have been a box office failure but girl of the rain forest Rima's style did not miss the mark in Green Mansions.

Neon Pink Dress

2008-09-28T21:50:00.013-04:00

I have a neon pink vintage dress given to me earlier this year. It is cut in an A-line style but is a bit big on me. The hem needs some work as well and I am thinking of turning it into a bubble hem. It is made out of wool which I hate so I may have it lined. Me and this dress sort of have a love hate relationship but I see a lot of potential in it. These pink looks from Givenchy inspire me to whip this dress in shape.

What I Wore Today: Fashion Remixed Online From Beijing to Berlin

2008-09-25T16:42:00.004-04:00

I can't say how excited I am about the What I Wore Today book finally coming out. It is so awesome to be part of this book. Wardrobe Remix is my favorite online community I have ever been a part of it, and it is great to have all of my favorite remixers in one book.

Buy it here

Loving Lately: Kaboodle

2008-08-30T11:24:00.011-04:00

I just want to take a second to talk about Kaboodle. Are you a member yet? I joined Kaboodle in the spring because they had a dress contest. I do a lot of online shopping so I really got into the site. At first it seemed a little confusing but once I understood the layout it was a lot fun. If you find something you like on any website you can add it to your Kaboodle right away by putting their buttons on your toolbar. What is also nice is that you can organize your finds with lists. It has been great for me because having all my finds in one place gives me more time to think a purchase over and not forget about it.

I'm Only Sleeping

2008-08-16T10:47:00.002-04:00

Product Recommendations

2008-07-27T21:28:00.013-04:00

CG Smoothes Hydrating Makeup in 705 Ivory

I am not a big fan of most fountains, being pale but not having a pink skin tone makes it hard to find a color that is right for my skin and works well. I usually use Mac SatinFinish in NC15 because I love how it matches my skin perfectly and isn't heavy. I ran out earlier this week though and had to get a quick replacement and ended up with CG Smoothers. I use my Mac Studio Finish Concealer under it and I really love the result. It makes my skin look flawless, it is actually a close second to my mac foundation.

Aveda Dry Remedy Moisturizing System

In the last few months I have been trying to get my hair back to brown from being bright red for well over a year which has been harder than I had thought it would be. Having hair that is more naturally frizzy than curly it has killed my hair. My birthday was Friday and my friend who works at Aveda gave me an amazing gift, the dry remedy shampoo, conditioner and mask. I am not going to lie when I say this is the best shampoo and conditioner I have ever used, it is great. My hair feels perfect. P.S... It smells great. Thanks Leah!

Every Man Jack Face Lotion

This is going to sound weird but I use a men's facial moisturizer. About six months ago I saw skin care kit at Target and bought it for my boyfriend. He loved the lotion so much I had to try it. I have used it ever since. It is so light and really helps dry skin, it is also scentles so it wont clog pores. This lotion reminds me of Bigelow's Deluxe Facial Moisturizer but it is so much cheaper at $5 a bottle and Target even carries a travel size version for a dollar.

Loving Lately: Heeled Oxfords

2008-07-22T11:45:00.011-04:00

I never gotten into oxford heels/granny shoes, I really liked how they look but it never occurred to me to buy a pair. Well, I was doing a fashion shoot the other day and when I saw the heeled Dolce & Gabbana oxfords an other model was wearing I fell in love. After searching high and low I found a couple that I liked at a good price.

$33.99 at retrocuties.com

$24.80 at forever21.com

$34.50 at alloy.com

$39.50 at delias.com

$39.99 at urbanoutfitters.com

$9.99 at target.com

Jelly Birkin

2008-06-08T03:10:00.010-04:00

I know it is played out and in bad taste but I just bought a Jelly Birkin. I will never be able to afford a real Birkin and I have an obsession with the color peachy pink, plus I think it is sort of funny.

Beauty Note: Carrie Nations' Look

2008-06-04T02:57:00.019-04:00

Teenage rock superstars, their lives were that of a dream but that dream turned into a nightmare. Through it all though, they always looked like true vixens.

I love Beyond the Valley of the Dolls, it is one of my favorite movies. I love everything about Beyond the Valley but most of I love it for the look of the Carrie Nations. The big hair and fab makeup, you can't help but root for Kelly, Pet and Casey even when they toke, deceive and cheat.

Here is what you need to be a doll without the drugs, sex and crazy partying.

on flickr

Loving Lately: My Top April Picks

2008-04-30T12:53:00.010-04:00

on flickr

Newer Photography

2008-02-20T13:03:00.005-04:00

Loving Lately

2008-02-19T14:18:00.011-04:00

Here are some things I like lately...

Chanel

Marc Jacobs

other things I am loving...

Also check out this awesome custom hat I ordered from Humble Bumble B...

Humble Bumble B's hats are amazing, you should check her out!

Beauty Note: Mod Lips

2007-03-21T11:40:00.003-04:00

Pale lips, they were all over the 60's. They nicely offset the dark eye makeup worn at the time. Now that the mod look of the 60's is back a lot of women are searching for the tools to get a perfect twiggy approved look. So many times I see girls look like ghosts though by using their concealer over their lips to get the "mod look" they strive for. This is a big no-no, believe me I tried it myself, it is horrible. For those perfect pale lips use Mac Lipstick in the color Hue. Hue is a perfect light lipstick without making your lips disappear, it has a soft pink tint. Smashbox also has a very nice pale lipstick, Mod Chic Lipstick.

Rocket Man

2007-03-18T16:00:00.001-04:00

Galaxy Girls

2007-03-15T22:04:00.002-04:00

I love the 60's futurist theme for the spring/summer this year. If only now was the 60's future...

Silver and white...

Style Inspiration: Francoise Hardy

2007-03-14T15:06:00.004-04:00

The tough one of the French 'ye-'ye girls, Francoise looked low maintenance but still incredibly stylish.

New Blog

2007-03-14T13:53:00.000-04:00

So here I am, a new blog. This blog will mainly contain people and things that inspire me and other things that interest me. I will also post new photos I have taken.