THE VAGUE CALLING

Crown

Tuesday, December 30, 2014

Lately I've been obsessively going in circles about what to do with my hair. In May I decided to cut the sides down low and I never really gave any thoughts about how it would look growing out. Mind you, my natural hair that has about three different hair types: coil, curl and poof. Needless to say it borders on unprofessional at work but that is just my opinion. It’s so hard to decide if it truly looks crazy or if I’m just bored. Aside from henna I do not color it at all, it is a chemical free zone and I intend on keeping it that way. Cutting it has been my only outlet for experimenting but I realized that once it’s longer I can do more with it so aside from routine at home trims I’m keeping a distance from scissors.

Factor in my love for hats and my dilemma in hair that is “too tall” and my options are down to none. It’s either to thug it out and let it grow until it is long enough for braids and other protective styles, or cut it all off and start again. Although I don’t mind cutting it all off, winter is coming (haha GOT) and Iam going to need my wool to keep my head warm.

Crown by tiffany-cruze featuring a fedora hat

Gucci black hat / Brooks Brothers hat / Rag bone fedora hat / Rag bone fedora hat / BCBGMAXAZRIA hat / Stetson newsboy cap, $110 / Corduroy cap / ASOS floppy hat / Newsboy hat, $62 / Billabong hat / Kangol newsboy cap, $49

Special Ops

Sunday, November 02, 2014

( ARMY SURPLUS HAT similar here, ZARA KNIT similar here, LIZ CLARBORNE MIDISKIRT similar here, here, SAM EDELMAN FRITZ here)

I was this close to captioning this post as B613 just because I am obsessed with Scandal, or for that much Shonda Rimes and Kerry Washington. You know who else I am obsessed with? Angela Bassett, Viola Davis. What these women represent speaks to my soul and I love their depth! Despite my psychotic schedule I find time to watch my shows which is why I am sitting on content and posting these looks that I took in happier, warmer weather. Last week I did a cooking post for a new beef stew recipe that I tried, I'll be sharing in a few days. For a couple of months I've been having different variations of the same conversation with my guy and gal friends about the importance of knowing how to cook, for both male and females in relationships. I found it interesting that a friend of mine noted that cooking was the ultimate sign of love between man and woman. That conversation plays a lot in my head, I think it is just the sweetest thing.

Friday, October 31, 2014

Classic Black staples by tiffany-cruze

Alexander Wang ankle booties / L'Autre Chose leather boots / Nine West leather boots / ASOS high heel pumps / ASOS flat shoes

1990 something

Friday, October 24, 2014

( BANANA REPUBLIC KNIT , AMERICAN APPAREL KNIT SKIRT, GAP SOCKS, REBECCA MINKOFF DALLI BOOT)

Obviously these were taken for what almost seems like eons ago because not it's a little too chilly for bare legs. A couple of posts ago I rambled on about only purchasing work clothes and Banana Republic is somewhere I frequent because its literally feet away from my work site at Rockefeller Plaza. I'm also devoting more of my lunch breaks in Ann Taylor and Anthropologie as well but mostly during sales and always only for workwear. What I have been trying at (and doing quite well I might add) is not buying ~~lipstick~~ makeup. I wanted to splurge on Sin and Midimauve but I ended up getting theBalm lipstick, in Amanda Kissmylips (first time ordering from HauteLook) for only $6 which is a nine dollar difference from the Mac ones that I want and an eleven dollar discount from its original price.

I noticed that lining my lips with a pencil first will stretch my reapplication time. Also for some reason I always look for scents in lipsticks and this one smells chocolate-minty. The formula is a mix between sheer and matte which is something new to me because I normally gravitate to only matte lipsticks because the pigment is better and in my opinion if I am paying $20 for lipsticks I better be getting high pigment! Generally speaking, I will naturally gravitate towards anything matte, my skin is so oily and I never leave the house without SPF so I only ever appear even that much more oilier throughout the day. My dermatologist said oily skin is a gift and a curse because in your youth you're more prone to break outs but as you age you're less prone to fine lines and wrinkles, go figure!

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Drive me crazy

Thursday, October 16, 2014

(On Jonas: American Apparel denim shirt, Childrens Place tee, Zara Jeans, Timberland 'Construction' boot)

He drives me crazy with his slow-moving-getting-dressed-for-school routine, it is repetition and he moves like a snail, EVERYDAY. Oh and his obsession with Tamagotchi Life or Pokemon, or everything else that ends in "mon" and his need to explain to me every creep thing his Tamagotchi's do and how I was voted ugly in Tamagotchi world, is annoying. Bad enough my body will not let me sleep past ten, his if I'm awake everyone has to be awake approach to Saturday and Sunday mornings is cruel and vicious. My stance on hygiene and healthy eating just do not go with his outbursts of "I just took a bath yesterday" and "no it's not, McDonalds is good". Ya know, Jonas has always had a lack of personal space with strangers on the train/bus/sidewalk but seriously he wails his arms, spins in circles, stares onto other peoples phones and speeds down streets at random like a fighter jet, not caring who or what is in his path.

Then, just as I am about to loose it he insists that I sit down when there's a seat on the train and that he will just sit on my lap. As of recent he is persistently reading a fourth grade reading level book and he does not get discouraged when I have to help him with words. Somehow he's keeps reminding himself to take his multivitamin as soon as he wakes- then he proceeds to the bathroom to brush his teeth and wash his face! The other day he even moisturized his face with coconut oil without me having to tell him to, I was just in awe, he did not miss a spot-he looked like a brand new kid.

I expect a lot from him, sometimes I have to tell myself: relax Tiffany, he is six he is an alright kid. Even if his obsession with games borders on my worst nightmare, but hey, I guess that is how I was about Harry Potter, once upon a time.

Simple things

Tuesday, October 14, 2014

(EXPRESS top, JOE FRESH BF jeans, ZARA bag, RAMPAGE shoes)

Simplicity is key: it is in the clothing I buy, when I dress for comfort above all else. It is in the minimal jewelry I own, even my collection of chunky gold hooped earrings. It is in my preference when cooking, simple meals make the best leftovers. As I age I am learning more about myself and I have come to understand that despite the amount of shoes I own and my ever growing makeup collection I am not the least bit as high maintenance as I should be. I do not ask for much, simple things and small gestures keep me happy. There is nothing that makes my day more than someone doing something kind and unexpected because it kind of sets off a sensor in my brain and when the timing is right I return that same gesture and keep that vibe going.

Funny Face

Friday, October 10, 2014

(ALL FOREVER21 (old), HAT URBAN OUTFITTERS)

Here I am, channeling Audrey Hepburn in some slim black pants and dorsay flats. Anyone who knows me knows I love Audrey Hepburn. My absolute favorite movie in the world is Breakfast at Tiffany’s and not because it opens with the famous black Givenchy dress and pearls; because everyone knows the coffee, donut and that longingly sideways glare into Tiffany’s is really what makes the scene. The tone of the film is just simple and it really captures a different time in cinema; it makes me nostalgic for those early years of Hollywood glamour where everything was shiny and new. I have endless admiration for the creativity in what it took to bring Breakfast to the big screen, from the choice in wardrobe, to the casting, to the revisions in the script based on the novel; it was creativity in its purest.

My other favorite Audrey Hepburn movies are Roman Holiday, How to Steal a Million, Two for the Road and Funny Face.

Unbothered

Tuesday, September 23, 2014

Strange enough these are all pieces I have worked into my work-wear and this is something I wore on a weekend. I have gained some weight in the hip region so I haven't been thrilled about wearing denim, these pants are from Joe Fresh which have been a favorite to go place for me for workwear. They are called the 'Audrey', they have the right amount of spandex and they are cut nice and skinny; just waiting for them to come back in season (hint hint Joe Fresh).

Lately I've been spending money on clothing, either on new clothing or alterations at the tailor. I am obsessed with the tailor right now, I can't believe I have gone this far in life without understanding the importance of something being sculpted to my body. I am also opting for spending more for better materials. With having more luxurious pieces I learned the effect of having things dry cleaned and how it reserves the garment and also with my non luxurious pieces I've learned how to handle them with care to extend their life span.

I have been gravitating towards a lot of black, deep purples, dark florals, neutrals like camel, eggshell and mauve, although I am still on the prowl for hunter green and brown garments. Since the season changed brighter hues are on sale and so I shop ahead and I've purchased pieces in baby pink and fuchsia. I think pops of color during the fall and winter are refreshing and buying things on sale for next spring and summer is wallet friendly.

There's this thing about New Yorker's and black and I have never really participated in that, although I have grown to appreciate a LBD and all of it's versatilities. I also read somewhere that when you find something that fits well, you should buy it in multiple colors. So to me, that LBD can easily be a LRD, or a LWD. I think the fit of a dress is more important than what color it is.

Usually I tend to feel some sort guilt purchasing clothing but it is mainly work clothes so it qualifies as a necessity, give or take a new pair of Koral jeans that have changed my life...

Thursday, September 11, 2014

Moschino zip top bag / Cleobella bum bag / Erin Dana leather belt bag / Liebeskind leather belt bag / Bum bag / Agnes Firebrick Double Dyed / Fanny Pack

Grown Woman

Monday, September 08, 2014

(This is my tired face)

A head full of swarming ideas makes me one extremely anxious and overwhelmed gal. I wish I could say that I am low on creativity but I'm bustling with ideas and I am having some difficulties trying to articulate it into content. Incorporating the commute of my son’s new school into my work schedule has taken its toll on my lack of focus. These days falling asleep is less of a challenge it usually happens when I least expect it, such as when I’m sorting through pictures.

Sometimes I think to myself how the hell am I doing this?! This is insane! But it’s probably because I’m a mom and I have super powers.

Not having my son all summer to have him return and school begin three days later was crazy. All summer I survived on takeout and buying new underwear instead of doing laundry. Immature shit, guess I am not a complete adult after all. Adjusting my body to waking up super early, getting in the habit of making nutritional meals and not living in squalor was a lot for me to take in, in so little time. Now that we are a couple weeks in and I am wrapped up with parent conferences, I feel a little more at ease.

(PETER PILOTTO X TARGET TOP, LEVI SHORTS, ZARA SANDALS, HALSTON BAG)

I've been finding comfort in releasing some of my creativity in creating sets on Polyvore. Why hasn't anyone mentioned how damn fun and addictive this is? I am also feeling more energetic because I am taking new herbal supplements for hormonal balance, long story, but did you know hormones can affect your energy levels? Finally I am posting my last summer outfit post, I’m hoping for a long fall and an absent winter.

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