I got this top as a gift a while back, but never got around to wearing it because of the loud colors.  So, I decided to give myself a little weekend project and over-dyed it.  It wasn’t hard, but the polyester dye was pretty toxic . . . a whole bottle of vinegar and 6 machine washes later, the worn out little top still faintly smells of chemicals.  Other than the smell, I think the dye job was a success, the print is still intact and has a subtle cameo affect.  I think I’ll be wearing it a lot more now, which is great because I love the cut!

Last week, I got a nice little email from Sara Woodrow, a Swedish illustrator.  She used one of my photos as inspiration for a set of diaries.  I’m kind of in love with Swedes (fashion, people, energy, all of it!) so it was a super compliment.  Tack Sara!

credits: factory by erik hart top, y-3 pants, vintage andrea pfister couture shoes, derek lam sunnies

From heart-break some people have suffered;

From weariness some people have died;

But take it all in all,

Our troubles are small

Till we get like Bonnie and Clyde.

credits: twenty8twelve top, vintage skirt, marni platform sandals

I don’t like bras.  I’d go braless if it wasn’t for the whole nipple issue.  Which leads me to disclose a great solution: an overpriced fashion sports bra.  It’s comfortable and covers side boobage.  Love it.  Plus it makes a bare back a bit more interesting.

I’ve been getting an eyeful of the men’s shows.  Any favorites so far?  I felt that even though they were spring collections most of the palettes were very dark.  Maybe that’s why D&G and Bottega Veneta stood out.  But Ann Demeulemeester and Burberry Prorsum were my favorite.  All the stark white Demeulemeester pieces really made an impact on the runway and the Bailey’s “heritage biker” boys were badass.  I think Moustache Man needs a pair of those leather pants!

credits: vintage dress, t by alexander wang bra, marni platform sandals

I first saw Hansel from Basel on UO and was intrigued by these kneepad tights.  They were on sale but I never got them because I was trying to “economize.”  Silly girl. Fortunately, I’ve been seeing the brand all over online shops and found these pair of over the knees at lambs ear.  I think the ways to style them will be endless!  Check out La Garconne’s Le Magazine for some great examples/ideas.  Over the knees can be tricky because of how high they hit on the leg, but it’s nothing a little scrunch or two can’t fix.

P was furious when I used his books for photo props.  He considers himself a serious intellectual and can be quite guarded about his literature.  We’ve since patched things up.  The books came into play because I was cranky from cramps and not feeling it.  I think it helped pep me up because of how difficult it was to keep the books from flying off my head (especially when spinning).

credits: vintage stripe tee, pencey accordion dress, hansel from basel silk rib over the knee socks, ld tuttle the creature