The Vague Calling: Urban Outfitters

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.

Saturday, August 09, 2014

I bet you think this post is about my newfound guitar skills...

or this awesomely placed water bottle...

but this post is about how very little summer clothes I own and it may or may not having everything to do with the ever-growing spread of my hips or me spending the majority of my time at work? Either way I can’t seem to commit to summer-wear and my best bet, because I’m almost always running late, is a dress. Yeah, I know it’s quite lazy but you have to admit it dresses/rompers/overalls are a one and done kind of awesome.

When I am short on time throwing on a dress is a quick fix that allows me extra styling/makeup time. I wore this dress to meet my boyfriend for lunch and he thought I looked so tomboy cute it didn’t even bother him that I was late. Hence the dress serves as a timesaver and a distraction, which is a win/win situation. During the workweek when getting out the bed early is the most difficult, I opt for printed dresses in breathable fabrics. Once the weekend rolls around I put on a floral sundress or a body-con maxi dress. Sometimes I have a vision I feel compelled to bring to life and sometimes, usually after three wardrobe changes, my boyfriend is just like “just put something on”.

(URBAN OUTFITTERS DRESS, NIKE AIR MAX 90)

I have been wearing these air max 90's a lot lately but that's probably going to change because I just snag a cool pair of Diesel trainners and they are so euro-cool, I CAN'T EVEN.

Sunday, July 27, 2014

(URBAN OUTFITTERS DRESS, JESSICA SIMPSON 'DANY' PLATFORMS, CHRISTIAN DIOR SUNGLASSES)

Once upon a time the fashion gods deemed platforms no longer “in” and just like that we were wearing flatforms/sneakers/ballet flats/kitten-heels/non-platform stilettos (which are sexy on the foot but not so sexy on the arch after anything longer than an hour). I am not giving up my Dany Platforms because they are suddenly not “in”. Jessica Simpson created a precious jewel of a shoe, a shoe that tells a tale of great sale conquer-ship and also holds sentimental value. Before I began blogging I was obsessed with Chictopia, Bloglovin and the Satorialist. The Dany’ platform had a huge following most likely due to Rumi Neely and I had to have them. For me, the Dany’ platform represents that peak in my life where the inspiration from blogging was at its highest. For me blogging was inspiring because these girls had style and put things together in a way that did more for me than any celebrity. Celebrities have stylists; they have little to nothing whatsoever to do with what they wear. Today, I am not too inspired by bloggers, fashion wise. I respect them as business women and I have a great level of admiration for the photography but for me there are too many sponsored posts and free clothes. Sponsored posts and free clothes is awesome, even more so when it is cohesive to your style, but when you try to pass off orthopedic shoes as “my current faves” I have to call bullshit. I understand that brands have to make money and what better way to appeal to young girls than a popular fashion blogger? And with fashion bloggers being so easily impressionable with the temptation of being featured/reblogged/liked/followed and (gasps) paid I can imagine it being oh too easy. Compromising my style and creativity just is not worth it, I know my worth and I know that I am not motivated by money or anyone’s approval.

Monday, November 07, 2011

I am familiarizing myself with socks and the notion of wearing socks with open toe shoes. The sock world is an entire dimension, if you didn't know! This interest in socks, that manifested some magical weekend in the Bronx, is taking over me. These past few weeks I've been wearing a ribbed modal style (American Apparel) and two ~~stolen~~ amazing pair from Castell's personal collection. I blame Castell and his emphasis on color cohesiveness and seeing as the majority of shoes I own are open toe, I found myself experimenting.

Hypothesis: If I wear socks with open toe shoes, I will look like a buffoon, ~~in addition I will also become~~ ~~one those "trendy" zombie morons.~~

Research: Sock textures, colors and patterns.

Experiment: See below..

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

(American Apparel Sweater & shorts, Dolcetta Harness Boots, Asos Earrings)

I’m too cool to iron my sweater huh? No, not at all, I’m just always in a rush, leaving one job on the way to the next, sacrificing good hair days for more sleep and throwing together unethical articles of clothing and getting away with it.

I must say, I like the inconsistency of style going on here.

Wednesday, March 02, 2011

(Ecote Blouse, Dollhouse Boots, AA Twist Scarf worn as Turban)

I wanted to try out the whole turban trend, but I couldn't convince myself to actually buy one (God knows I don't need to add to the many unworn fabulous possessions I own). Luckily for me I was able to transform my American Apparel twist scarf into a turban. I like the way it came out! Experimenting actually enabled me to get more wear out of this headband. I wonder what else I can do with it. My mom thinks I look super eighties and Shakeem says I look like Tupac, hence the title ~~Thug~~ Turban Love.

THE VAGUE CALLING

Funny Face

Friday, October 10, 2014

The Soloist

Saturday, August 09, 2014

The Rebellion

Sunday, July 27, 2014

Lovers in the Parking Lot

Thursday, February 14, 2013

Groove Theory

Saturday, November 17, 2012

Channeling Nude

Monday, July 16, 2012

Havana evening

Saturday, June 09, 2012

Chilly Mornings

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Pink Berry

Wednesday, November 09, 2011

Red Jacket & Some Zippers

Tuesday, November 08, 2011

Down to a science

Monday, November 07, 2011

The Road Less Traveled

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Moves like Jagger

Friday, October 07, 2011

Wrinkled Sweaters & Fussy Fly-Aways

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Turban Love

Wednesday, March 02, 2011

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