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Custom vintage overall shorts, Acne wedges, American Apparel t-shirt layered over an old altered t-shirt (it's a bootleg Bone Awl shirt .. get over it, black metal purists), custom Ralph Lauren glasses, BOYY "Slash" bag, claw necklace & earrings by Blood Milk, Chrome Hearts leather necklace worn as bracelet.
Nothing special today .. yesterday I wore these overall shorts made by Carly at Sweet Jane VIntage. I have a similar pair in maroon corduroy as well that I styled on here wayyy back. The cuffs, deep pockets, and decorative wood buttons totally make the design. I believe Carly makes these to order; I have a pair of high-waisted houndstooth print shorts she custom designed for me that are so completely cute in an early 1970s dweeb sort of way.
The longer I wear these shoes, the more I adore them. When I first got them, I was like a baby deer trying to walk. They're pretty much like enormous blocks on your feet. I remember I wore them to dinner the night Bobby and I found out we were going to have a baby, and I was gripping onto his arm for support the entire evening while he chuckled (by the way, for the most part my husband hates my choice in footwear, but he loves these). Now, they're a breeze to stroll around in and I find they're quickly becoming my go-to low wedges. Cross ring by Pamela Love.
I can't get enough of this necklace. The fact that it is a cast of the real thing and not a carving makes for such striking detail.
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R.I.P. Ronnie James Dio
Hope you're all surviving yet another Monday! &hearts
A.F. Vandevorst dress, Acne "Atacoma" gunmetal suede wedges, life-sized crow skull necklace courtesy of Blue Bayer, Topshop tights, lace detail tank top from Anthropologie.
I got this dress months ago, but never wore it because the hemline was originally a really awkward length. After having it tailored, it's much more wearable. With its quilted shoulders and loud juxtaposed panels, it looks best with very little accessories. Regardless, I couldn't resist leaving the Chinese collar unbuttoned and wearing my favorite necklace.
Accessories: Chanel ivory cocktail ring, Pamela Love cross, custom sterling squiggle cuff by Donald Pywell, Tiffany's, family heirlooms, various others.
Custom Ray Ban aviators, MAC "Pleasureseeker" lipstick.
When we were just about done shooting, my close friend and neighbor Molly drove by, so obviously I couldn't resist getting a few shots with her. Molly is a fellow tattooed fashion-forward South Philly blogger who runs La Fille Atomique, where she styles her fabulous ensembles on a dependably regular basis. Molly has a penchant for finding jaw-dropping vintage pieces in unexpected places; yesterday she showed me this '60s Elsa Schiaparelli silk scarf she had just scored after a thrifting spree.
She wears: Printed dress/shirt by Tea Party, H&M cutoffs w/ tights, vintage leather boots, & Forever 21 shades. With my titanic platforms, I look like a monster in this shot, towering over Molly in her flats. Looks are deceiving: we're actually both pretty short. As you can probably deduce from our duel black tights, the weather in Philly yesterday was not unbearably humid as it has been for the past week or so.
Waving to her boyfriend Ray, who, like my husband, sat patiently smoking a cigarette while we engaged in this heavy bloggage. After Bobby snapped these photos and the men were relieved of their duties, Molly and I went to Rita's to grab a cold treat and enjoy the gorgeous weather on some random front stoop. Anyone from South Philly knows "stooping" is a favorite pastime, utilized mostly for chatting with one's neighbor, eating while chatting with one's neighbor, drinking and smoking while chatting with one's neighbor, drinking and yelling at one's neighbor ... you get the idea. Pebbled leather bag by Furla.
This necklace means business, and I can't get enough of it.
And with that, I say "have a nice fuckin' day" in appropriate South Philly style. &hearts
Obesity & Speed dress, Chrome Hearts tank top & necklace, Tripp NYC striped shorts, Marc Jacobs leather bag, Acne wedges, Pamela Love and other custom sterling silver, Ann-Sofie Back sunglasses
I allow myself two or three coffee treats a week. Dark cherry mocha is very tasty, even though I'm not a huge fan of mocha. Bobby always gets a white chocolate with peppermint.
This little cat is not ours. He's a street cat named Buddy who likes to hang around and get fed. Unfortunately he harasses Peaches and can't come inside the house.
These remain the most difficult shoes to walk in that I own I take that back, my otk Phi boots are just begging for my ankles to be broken. However, I've gotten pretty good at it. Acne makes really beautiful footwear. My pair is in the "gunmetal" color scheme; the Acne website now offers a lighter gray color with different satin on the bottoms, among other fascinating and unique designs from this season. I love how they are subtly sueded and have really thin cord laces.
This nice long scarf was a gift from my little cousins. It is intricately embroidered instead of printed. I think it is from Neiman's.
It was windy outside this afternoon. Luckily I found this leather headband at the bottom of my purse. I forget where it is from; maybe Forever 21?
I'll try to get a better photo of this Chow-Chow next time I see her around. She's so adorable! I love wrinkly dogs.
Bobby hates this dress. He says it looks like I got caught on a barbed wire fence. Regardless, it has become a heavily-rotated basic in my wardrobe, along with my other various Obesity & Speed pieces.
We had glorious weather today in Philly.
I got this Marc Jacobs bag about two years ago and it has held up beautifully. The MBMJ line is hit or miss ... this bag is not only of exquisite quality, but very durable and functional as well. The chunky hardware, thick pebbled leather, roomy front pocket with magnetic closure, and crossbody shoulder strap make it my go-to black bag over most of my others. The cute retro-inspired blue and red lining is an additional plus. I've been using a purple Marc Jacobs billfold lately as well. My husband has the same one in pink (lol). We picked them up in Vegas.
Can someone please help me with the maternity sizing for the jeans on Topshop.com USA? I NEED a pair of cute jeans but I don't understand the sizing at all. The size of my legs/butt hasn't changed, but none of my pants can fit my belly. I don't know if the sizing for those pants with the black belly band is different than the low-rise maternity pants, but that black band is outrageously hideous! Topshop has nice jeans for pregnant ladies that have a low-rise waistline without that ridiculous band, and are nice and fitted in the leg area. That's what I'm talking about!
I watched this movie called Temple Grandin the other night. Claire Danes plays the lead role, which is great because I hadn't seen her in anything since Shopgirl. I highly recommend the film. It is about an autistic woman who became a leading authority on livestock and the efficiency of slaughterhouses. It co-stars David Strathairn, who is an amazing actor, not to mention incredibly hot. I also watched this harrowing film called The Poker House which is directed by Lori Petty and is apparently based on her upbringing. Selma Blair plays one of the lead roles. Both movies can be found On Demand right now if you have Comcast digital cable.
My first blog post at Max's Kansas City will be up in the next few days. Hope you're all relaxing on this Monday evening. xo
