[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

crooked horizon, style like u, lookbook, souvenirs, vanillascented, anywho.dk, fashiontoast, amlul

daydreaming of adventure

Shopbop Spring Designer Lookbook, Marc by Marc Jacobs. 

The minute I think I've figured out how to define my "personal style," I find myself swayed in a new direction. One minute I'm fawning over pastels, lace, and ruffles; the next I'm obsessed with tribal prints, saturated colors and the BEST rendition of the clog I've seen all spring. (I hate the shape of traditional clogs; these are inventive, feminine, and look absolutely killer with tan skin.) 

This lookbook is a huge source of inspiration for me right now - I'm definitely all aboard the mixed print bandwagon, and I love the library setting. It feels like this is what you'd want to wear on your last day of classes, semi-cramming for your very last final exam of the semester but yet not really caring because your mind has already hit vacation, finishing the test in 20 minutes and then heading out to some rooftop fiesta to celebrate the start of summer.

(Maybe I just feel that way because I just finished my last final? YES)

I need to run out to Forever21 and snap up all the headgear they have haphazardly thrown on their accessory towers. 

finals week

if i have hair left by the end of the week, it's a miracle

mixology

Harper's Bazaar Australia continuously serves as one of my primary sources of inspiration. We're just always on the same sartorial wavelength, and this is no exception.

Harper's Bazaar Australia, May 2010
Model: Meghan Collison (What an interesting face, don't you think? There's something sort of Linda Evangelista/Milla Jovovich about her.)
Photographer: Benny Horne
Stylist: Jillian Davison

Source: fashiongonerogue, of course

they said it changes when the sun goes down

express tights & sweater; f21 skirt; vintage top, boots & earrings.

Random night shoot + root beer float run. It's still a bit chilly here...I can't wait for the grass to really be green.

Picked up two pairs of these tights at Express, both have already ripped. I'd been searching the world over for polka dot tights since they became popular, because I truthfully think they would be a personal wardrobe staple for the rest of my life. Haven't been able to find any in my remote location, though, and every time I found them online they were sold out.

 Not a very original outfit, though I would say my style has gotten more eclectic recently....

lazy day

gap shirtdress, old navy scarf, vintage purse