top it off

jalouse

november 2010

via studdedhearts

so navajo

 

next major purchase. i am stuck in a southwestern style rut.

bb dakota bostwick wool toggle coat, $128 at nasty gal

birdhouse jewelry

Stumbled across this designer last month while perusing the Brooklyn Flea Market, which I finally found after two wrong trains and a long and expensive cab ride. I've been wearing my crossbones necklace (I have it in black) and horseshoe ring every day. Their designs aren't revolutionary...just simple, dainty, interesting, and great for the price. I have my eye on this skull necklace next!

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 "The Dreamer"

Vogue UK//October 2010

via Culturalite Mag

Serving as my primary inspiration for tomorrow's thrifting trip, although I doubt I'll ever find a suitable replacement for those glorious Fendi boots in the last photo. I also need some recycled retail therapy to get through the last week of midterms I'll ever have to take!

ovrszd

Paul & Alice brown oversize trench coat, $345.

I don't buy anything that fits anymore. 

[re]invented

 

photography by ken schles

Album art for the recently-released "Invented" by my all-consuming music obsession, Jimmy Eat World. I saw them perform last night for the fourth time and, as usual, they delivered spectacularly. The new album has been playing on my laptop, IPod, and in my head for the past week straight, and I have to say that I'm completely in love with the entire thing, so the fact that I find the artwork equally as inspiring is no surprise.

Jim was inspired by Cindy Sherman's photos "The Complete Untitled Film Stills" and Hannah Starkey's "Photographs 1997-2007" when writing the album, both series that are worth checking out on their own. Most interesting is that he writes these songs from the perspective of a woman, and as a female fan I'm completely astounded that he pulled it off so well. Although I'm pretty sure "Action Needs an Audience" must be an outlier. The standouts for me are "My Best Theory," "Higher Devotion," "Movielike," "Stop," and "Cut" if you're looking to check it out.

Definitely recommended for all those indie/alternative rock fans out there!

And on another note, I have gone through a lot of changes in my life - a breakup with my boyfriend of three years, struggling with my senior year of college, and finding a stable job (two in my case). I'm happy to say that I am hoping to now return to my regular scheduled programming, with a few tweaks. It feels good to be back.

bright lights, big city

First day in New York City was definitely out of my personal book of dreams. No work to do, other than learning how to navigate the subway system.

 Hit up Zara and H&M on Fifth Ave, stumbled upon the Conde Nast building (held back subsequent urge to storm Anna Wintour's office), ate NY-style pizza, took a ridiculous amount of Times Square photos, and dragged our weary selves back to the little place we're staying at in Sunnyside.

I start my internship at LaForce + Stevens tomorrow....can't wait!!

NYFW

I'LL BE THERE.

brand new colony

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