tights terrorist

repost from the sartorialist, from god knows when
first off the surroundings are stunning
she is in a surrealist painting!
[click on image, for a CLOSER LOOK at details]
the glasses (make me miss my vintage raybans *tear*) and the hat/headpiece cocked to one side
reminds me of myself so much
the blazer and clutch are classic, timeless, chic must-have addition accessories to any outfit
BUT
its THOSE TIGHTS that make the look
i can't tell you how many pairs of tights i ruin in one days wear (or one hours....)
i spend money on them and for all intensive purposes they are still functional with one run, so i save them
BUT
after several runs, the rubbish bin is calling..
BUT if you add some more strategically placed runs, they are fashion
they are Rodarte-Prada-Miu Miu-esque
AND this I love...
SO before you toss out your next stocking buy (especially if they are Wolford and cost you an arm AND A LEG)
save then for some rock'n'roll contrast with your leather booties
or for some pretty contrast a la Courtney Love with some frilly dress
embrace your awkwardness and dishelved self
wear your runny tights with pride
and STYLE

metallic mayhem

like so many of my posts contain
i covet this dress
its on ideeli
for 1/3 of its suggested retail price
i love the ruffles around the neckline
that purple metallic color
the cut
that little triple fold along the hem, instead of a slit
the belt-rhinestone thing is not so hot
i could cut it off
do you think burlesque dancers can afford dresses from Teri John on whim of fashion fancy?
i am considering a career change.

hotel massacre

photo from the Claridge's hotel suite, with Kurt Geiger shoes tossed about
i love this image.
the unmade bed. the empty bottle of champagne. feet dangling over the edge of the 1000 count sheets.
the sexiness, the potential, the spontaneity of hotel rooms.
anything can happen in them
then that visual of beautiful, dress shoes taken off beside the bed
thrown about in passion
amazing.

[hopefully something i will be able to replicate in a few weeks time.]

more brilliance. oh the lusty indulgence that oozes from these visuals. room service of stunning footwear.

love

is the answer.

i love this.

red eyes

beige dress
nude shoes
yellow bow
big head-topping messy bun
patent red purse
oh baby with your red eyes
red eye make-up, so unexpected
so bold
loves it

how i would love to strut in this Luella today!

spooky ART

tim burton
Harper's Baazar
MoMA
it really doesn't get much better than this
i will go soon, before the end of January, fingers crossed
the sneak previews and friend's photos are blowing my mind
to crawl into Mr. Burton's brain and visit with the creepy crawlies
will be just a joy and honor

'Never Shoot a Constipated Poodle'
HAH

MIA

missing in action

RIP
maybe you will come back to me someday
we had a great 6 months.

a thought

do you ever feel like the world is just too much...
and you are not enough....
and you just want to explode, so you can splatter yourself everywhere
to every nook and cranny
to feel it all
to touch it all
to be it all

i stretch out on the floor
reaching out for it all
every single molecule
exalting my frustration with my inability
but potential
and desire keep me hanging on
my grasp is neither capable of its depth
or understanding of the capacity
i constantly crave more

soundtrack of my week

organically conjured
enjoy.


Seven days of Grace
The Power of Love ~Celine Dion
Slow New York ~Richard Julian
Constant Craving ~k.d.lang
I Know ~Dionne Farris

More than Words ~Extreme
New York ~Paloma Faith
Love Songs ~Anjulie

[art by ms. kendra elliott, my talented acquaintance/facebook friend. quite a gifted girly!]

don't give up

aspire to greatness

you were only given this life
because you are strong enough
to live it, don't give up.


[shout out to kryz, this photo is stunning. i had to use it :) ]