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Käärme tye-dyed Ouroboros shirt, DIY cutoffs, Margiela "hoof" shoes, Jas M.B. leather tote, Ksubi sunglasses, Chrome Hearts necklace, Devil's Hand cuff courtesy of Actual Pain, lightning burst cocktail ring courtesy of L.S.D., various other sterling rings.
It's been sooooo long since I've done a post like this. We had a babysitter today, it was beautiful outside, and we snapped some photos. This has pretty much been my summer uniform, down to the frozen strawberry lemonade. I adore these shoes. They're so comfortable, casual enough to wear with a tank and cutoffs like this, and make this pleasant clop-clopping noise while I walk. The heels have rubber bottoms, so they provide sufficient traction. These also came in a tall version, but I like the slingbacks a lot. That little white stitch makes me smile, as usual. Like everyone else, I'm really into the neon nail polish thing right now; another one of those little things that make me smile. As for the shirt, this is one of my favorite color combos we did. I love shirts you can wear, sleep in, and then wear again the next day. That's how I do. I'm going to make an honest effort to post on a consistent basis from now on, while I'm working on the autumn/winter Käärme stuff. There's a particular sterling pendant that will be available for purchase next month that I'm really buttfunky in love with. I literally worked on it for years, and seeing it materialize into a tangible piece that is exactly how I pictured it is pretty exciting. I'm taking care of that nest on top of my head on Wednesday. My hair is so nuts that I can like, put braids and beads in it and forget they're even there. I know.
In other news: I caved and finally started a tumblr
I'm off to watch a movie with my sweetheart. More soon. No, really!
Ksubi t-shirt, Jeffrey Campbell boots, Karen Walker sunglasses, Givenchy bag, ruler bracelet by Monserat De Lucca, 3 finger pyramid stud ring courtesy of Adelina Mictlan, butterfly knife necklace courtesy of Blood Milk, vintage costume rings & white/sterling Chanel cocktail ring.
These were taken so long ago, and I have no excuse for the delay. We just returned from an amazing trip to Sweden where Pentagram played the Muskelrock festival. We sat in the sun on the beautiful countryside, spoke with so many good people, and got to check out some great music. I saw Girlschool who I have loved for years. My one regret is that I did not get to see Graveyard, because our shuttle was leaving to get back to the hotel at that time. I also did not take any photos, and have no excuse for that either. I have to go back there next year! Not much of a reason for me to return home from such a lovely place except for our little boy, who has me in constant awe. Him, and the fact that Käärme jewelry finished last week and the shop is just about ready to launch. This jewelry, I have to say, is so fucking cool. One piece in particular I really wanted to wear on our trip, but left it at home in fear that customs could imagine it being used as a weapon, and I do not have the mold immediately handy to make a replacement right away. More soon!
Comme des Garcons coat, Rick Owens cropped cardigan, Obesity and Speed shredded t-shirt, Ksubi "Kruger" suede work boots, vintage distressed leggings, Gareth Pugh scythe ring, gifted Leviticus black gold/sterling "talon" ring, vintage sterling/onyx rosary thumb ring, Robert Lee Morris Warhol Collection pendant & earrings, BOYY "Slash" bag.
I've been stalking this Gareth Pugh scythe ring ever since I saw it on withasianstereotypes, and I finally captured my prey. This ring is completely different from any jewelry I own. Despite the fact that it is worn between the fingers, it is surprisingly comfortable. I love the brushed chrome and the leather-wrapped handle, which lays on the palm. Fuck it, I just love everything about this completely insane ring. Who else other than Pugh could've borne something of this nature? Even though it is hard for me to refrain from wearing a shit-ton of rings, this one deserved to stand alone today.
The only good thing about the shitty, rainy weather today is that it warranted donning my Comme des Garcons "army" coat before Filthadelphia humidity rears its ugly head again. The great thing about this coat is that the sleeves and heavy wool can be buttoned in the back and it becomes a canvas "vest." This is the first time I've worn it in this fashion, and it just makes me adore CdG even more. So functional, so versatile, so thoroughly badass. Pared with my extra long-sleeved Rick Owens cropped cardigan, it was the perfect choice of outerwear on a day like today.
The earrings and necklace are by Robert Lee Morris and were a gift from Mom. She snagged them at the Robert Lee Morris boutique on West Broadway in NYC. These exquisitely detailed pieces are both from RLM's Warhol Collection. The necklace is the "suicide jumper" pendant. The "jumper" is hammered sterling and engraved on the back: "I never fall apart because I never fall together" - A.W. He hangs from a framed dollar charm; there is also a small dollar charm on the clasp at the back. The earrings are the same framed sterling dollar charms and are engraved on the backsides as well: "I am a deeply superficial person" -A.W. I had a difficult time capturing the subtle embellishments of the RLM jewelry in the photos due to the fact that they're one-dimensional and the sterling is so brilliant (luckily they came beautifully packaged in a really cool "handle with caution" box which included embroidered pouches and polishing cloths). Thank you, Mom, for such a lovely, thoughtful gift. You know me all too well. &hearts &hearts
I love the distressed suede, waxed leather laces, and the small, sturdy heel on these Ksubi boots. They're the perfect alternative to my 10-year-old 14-eye Docs, which are on a much-needed hiatus.
Even though my Alexandra Cassaniti money bag has pretty much been an extra appendage since I received it, I switched it up today to my trusty BOYY bag. I really love BOYY and can't wait to see what they have to offer for F/W '10.
I need to get to bed early tonight, because tomorrow we have appointments to look at houses in the suburbs. Since baby boy will be arriving in two months, we've made the decision to move out of South Philly and rent a nice little crib for a couple of years in the safe suburbs, about fifteen minutes away from where we are now. I can't wait! I am pretty much done with South Philly and we're going to need much more room ... not to mention, I can actually have my Acura in the 'burbs. It will be so great to finally be able to drive a car again and not have to deal with double-parking or people busting in your windows.
More soon; goodnight! xo
