This is Bicolor

Yet another shoe post.  I spent an hour this morning looking at sales from my favorite stores, and I came across these amazing sneakers by Feit.

They're made of vegetable tan leather and are completely handmade.  They seem so comfortable and remind me of those chunky white Adidas sneaks that everyone used to wear in high school (for me, it was way back in the early 2000's).

I love both color combos, and since they're handmade, they're in limited production, so you'll totally be wearing something unique.

This is layered

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I'm slightly obsessed with Carin Wester's Tuva sweater.  I've been so into oversized knits lately and have been scouring the webs for designer and vintage ones.  I've bought so many Coogi (you know...those Bill Cosby sweaters) this year that I can't count.

The Carin Wester one seems like a cosy piece, and I love how it's layered to look like a long sleeve underneath a Tee.  I used to dress like that in high school, and here I am again, wanting to make the same choices as my 16 year old self.  Life's funny that way.

The white is amazing, but I'm glad you can also find it in black (my safety color ^_^ )

This is the jacket

This jacket is fabulous.  It's from Alexander Wang's 2013 spring collection.  There's something awesome about oversized bomber jackets right now.  I love the sheen to the fabric and the chunky cut to the hood is genius.  I'm down with this whole outfit, Alexander Wang.

What does everyone think about the new line?

This is angled.

Hey guys!  I'm so sorry for my lack of posts.  I've been in a rut fashion-wise (meaning, I don't have any huge current fashion wants of the moment).  But I wanted to say hello to everyone peeking in!  

I've been recently wanting to buy a duplicate pair of booties.  I have these Cheap Monday boots in black suede, and I love them.  They're so sleek and slim and go well with skinny jeans.  I wanted to get another pair because I love them so much.  Comfort and cool is worth another buy, right!?

These are available in such cool colors now too, like a wheat color and a wine-red.  That red is something I could probably consider, but black is safe and goes well with EVERYTHING.

Have you ever bought the same pair of boots just so they would last forever in your wardrobe??  What kind?  Let me know what your go-to booties are!!

This is Alexander Wang.

These are my favorite looks from Alexander Wang's Pre-Fall 2012 Collection.  I love the mix of textures and fabrics.  Like Helmut Lang's pre-fall '12 collection, I see they have a cut-out style going with some of their pieces.  Could that be the new trend?? Cut-outs?!  To be honest, I haven't felt comfortable with huge sheer pieces on your garment...like sheer sleeves on a blazer or a sheer back on a top, but I really like that there are patterns to the sheerness and that the cut-outs have really complicated geometric designs.  That being said, layering intricate cut-out/semi sheer pieces over tanks and under opaque and blocky vests seem like a good way to move foward to me!!!

I really love that very last look.  I would wear that exact same outfit in a FLASH!  yay 2012!

****pics from style.com****

This is Carborundum.

I know, I'm so into etsy right now.  I'm really into this one shop that seals very natural textures into resin jewelry.  Very Jurassic Park.  Now, this shop started to make pieces with carborundum.  I instantly fell in love because 1. it's black 2. the textures are out of this world (or very much so a part of our world ^_^ hahah)

Such fun pieces.  I've been wanting something from here for a while.  

Sisicata shop

You might be familiar with this shop's moss rings like the one pictured below.

This is street stomping.

Street Stompers by mawes featuring distressed boots

Alexander McQueen distressed boots
$638 - ssense.com

Alexander Wang wedge ankle booties
$417 - lagarconne.com










When you walk around the city, you need a perfect pair of boots.   Yes, these boots are from seasons past, but they're such street treasures.  Alexander Wang's twist on the beatle boot is so modern and classy, and the little metal edge on the heel is to die for.  Alexander McQueen's skeleton bootie is also  a cute little thing.  It's a black metal pixie boot brought to life!  I imagine it would be amazing paired with some slim and slick black leggings and a slouchy top.

If you have even one of these, you are one lucky ducky.  Stomp the pavement with them, but not too hard... make them last forever!!

This is helmut.

Helmut Lang's black and white and monochromatic selections from the Pre-Fall 2012 selection!!  My mind is blown by how ridiculously amazing and edgy they are.  The cutout top looks so masculine yet so delicate, and I love the white black acid wash jeans.

I'm pleasantly pleased, and I can go to sleep now and dream black and white dreams.  

What do you think of the new pieces??

^_^

***pics from Style.com***

This is the girl.

H&M Dragon Tattoo: The Collection from Barracuda Film & TV on Vimeo.

Oh my god!  Have you seen this?  H&M is putting out a Girl With the Dragon Tattoo inspired collection.  I've been in love with this kind of style for so long, and I'm so happy I'll be able to pick up something from H&M that I'll actually like.  My favorite is the black leather jacket above; I just really love the padded motocross shoulders.  It's a definite must have for me.  

This all goes on sale on DEC 14, so you'll know where I'll be.

Black Metal

Back in Black by mawes featuring skinny jeans

T shirt
werelse.com

Sandro leather jacket
$665 - stylebop.com

Skinny jeans
$170 - satineboutique.com

Alexander Wang high heel boots
$245 - theoutnet.com










I'm looking for a really nice pair of black skinny jeans.  I've always been so curious about ksubi.  Has anyone ever tried them?  I think might take a leap of faith since I've heard such good things.  Just don't want them to stretch out too much that they become baggy boyfriend jeans...BLECH.


What do you think of that Sandro moto leather jacket??  I really love the motocross padding on the sleeves.  Too bad it's way above my price range.  Booooooo.


This past weekend...aiaiaiaia.  I spent so much money thanks to Black Friday sales.  I'll post pics when I get everything in the mail. AIAIAiiii!!

This is my steaz.

For the past year, I've been drifting away from all black in my wardrobe.  There was a time where everything I wore was black,  and since I live in sunny California, I always felt so self-conscious and too goth.  It was a great phase, but I've been growing out of.  But lo and behold,  I stumbled across a plethora of Kate Lanphear photos.  And guess what: She's my new style icon!!!

I love her style from head to toe.  Oversized tee shirts--yes! Blazers--yes! Lean Layers--yes!! Black Black Black--yes!  So androgynous and so fashionable!

And I'm even considering getting that amazing hairstyle of hers.  Qute!

--m