What I Wore; June 28th, 2010

Cardigan, H&M
Dress, H&M
Necklace, Ardene
Scarf (worn as a belt), from Miss Vinyl Ahoy

A little inspiration.

If you really put a small value upon yourself, rest assured that the world will not raise your price.
— Author Unknown

Music Video Monday

I AM NOT A ROBOT — Marina and the Diamonds

I’ve watched this video at least twenty times. The make-up is absolutely wonderful and Marina Diamondis is just so interesting to watch. The song is pretty excellent, too.

What I Wore; June 18th, 2010

Hat, Thrifted
Sunglasses, Ray Ban
Necklace, Ardene
T-Shirt, Bluenotes
Shorts, American Eagle
Belt via Hide House
Ring via On The Verge
Shoes, Old Navy

A little inspiration.

“It’s not who you are that holds you back, it’s who you think you’re not.”
— Author Unknown

Music Video Monday

AGAIN — Flyleaf

Flyleaf is actually my favourite band, though most people don’t guess that. The best way I can describe them is surreal. I feel like that could be interpreted as a bad thing, but it works for them. Listening to this music and watching their videos is kind of like being transported to some place that doesn’t exist.

All I hear is “na na na na na”.

A little inspiration.

“The difference between how you look and how you see yourself is enough to kill most people. And maybe the reason vampires don’t die is because they can never see themselves in photographs or mirrors.”
— Chuck Palahniuk

Sunglass Envy

I’m going to complain for a bit.

I wear glasses. That’s fine, except when I find sunglasses I like. I have to go through this whole big prescription ordeal in order to wear them. It’s kind of frustrating.

Instead of going through this ordeal, I choose to be uppity and post pictures of sunglasses that I like.

Sunglass Envy by Ten Thousand Chandeliers featuring Emmanuelle Khanh sunglasses

Oversized Vintage Unworn Balenciaga Paris Caramel Sunglasses, 68 GBP
Gorgeous Vintage Coral Emmanuelle Khanh Oversized Sunglasses, 125 GBP
Womens Heart Shaped Sunglasses | Black Retro Sunglasses, 7 GBP
Dior loop side maxi frame sunglasses, 100 GBP
ASOS | ASOS Outline Floral Sunglasses at ASOS, 13 EUR
Redmore Sunglasses, 129 GBP
0019 53F Sunglasses, $286
Gorgeous Vintage 1980s Emmanuelle Khanh Tortoiseshell Sunglasses, 125 GBP
Black Club Master Sunglasses by Ray-Ban, 118 GBP
A.J. Morgan Women’s Flamingo sunglasses, $13
ASOS 2 Tone Lens Aviator Sunglasses, $20
ASOS Floral Top Classic Retro Sunglasses, $17
Retro Super Future Puma Lucia Sunglasses, 118 GBP
carrera – safari aviators (red) – sunglasses – 80’s Purple, $120
Channeling Chanel….lace covered sunglasses!, $9.99
Floral Flat Top Sunglasses, $32

Designing an Outfit

When I first come up with an outfit, the idea I have in my head usually doesn’t translate into a total deal. In this section, I’ll describe how I go from the idea I have in my head to the final product.

In my head, the outfit I had in mind looked like this:

(Yes, I know the military jacket is a little old and la la la la. But, I saw a military-inspired vest in H&M the other day. That’s my justification.)
It’s okay, but the colours are kind of block-y, and the outfit doesn’t really flow.
So.
I added a necklace and a few bracelets to break up the blocks of colour.

It kind of worked, but the outfit still didn’t flow well. My next idea was to add patterned tights and partially button the jacket.
This turned out to be the final outfit:

TADA!
I feel like this would be suitable for a semi-formal dinner or some such.

Dress, Harmony
Jacket, Forever 21
Tights, Modcloth
Shoes, Thrifted

What do you think?