Enough

How do I love Alexandra of Cheap Jap? In like a bazillion different ways.
She's that snarky kind of funny that I always wish I could be.
She's got a kick-ass and take names attitude (which I also wish I could have).
She's gorgeous.
She's thriftastic.
and she's also calling out American Apparel on their advertising.
To which I say "it's about time".

So if you'd like to see why we're going off the deep end about a little advertising, or if you'd like to join the boycott, check it out here.

Fall Runway I

In case you've been living under a rock, it's fall fashion week everyone!
While my usual favorite designers haven't shown yet (Victor & Rolf and Maison Martin Margiela for the concept, Burberry and Yves Saint Laurent for outfit ideas)A few other designers have caught my eye.

I'm loving Tahari's collection for Fall.

The first model: The hood and the whole outfit looks so comfy yet chic.
The second model: This really appeals to my inner catholic school girl rebel.
The third model: This is just so Euro-chic to me. I love the play of textures: fur, tweed, silk... it just needs some leather.

tahari inspired by erind90 featuring Moschino tops

Bear with me because these three looks are a little different.
However, here's the closet inspiration I'm getting from this show, and yes I will totally be rocking this look now and later.
Oh and btw, soooo excited to see that my over the knee boots are still hot for next fall. I've worn the poor things into the ground, but they have become my new butt-kicking boots (a very necessary part of any girls wardrobe) so I think getting them resoled again is worth it.

Recap

I hope everyone had a lovely Valentine's Day.
As a lovely surprise Blondie was able to come up for the weekend  because his ship was re-purposed for relief to Haiti (fyi he works as an engineer on merchant ships). So I basically got a phone call last week that went something like this:
"Guess what? My ship got re-purposed, I'm coming to visit for Valentine's Day!"
"YAY!!! When are you coming up?"
"As soon as I can hitch a ride back up to the North East."
"Where are you now?"
"Um... on a beach, next to a palm tree. In Florida I think."
Let us never say that the captain's do not take care of their own. At least they dropped him off in the U.S.

Also I wrote a post on all the trends you ladies will be wanting to keep an eye out for this spring here.

And on a side note apparently I'll be doing some style scouting here on campus. Since the photography department is hesitant about lending me a camera (perhaps they heard what I did to my last one?) it seems I'll be biting the bullet and getting a new one soon.

sorry...

Please excuse the absence, things have been getting crazy around here.
I'll be back sometime next week, cross my heart.

I Promise I'm Not Weird....

Okay, I swear I'm not the only person who does this. If you have a big event don't you plan your outfit out in advance? Even a little?

Normally I don't (or at least not more than a day or two in advance) but I was bored in macro-economics today (please don't get me started on my teacher. I'm sure he's a genius, he just can't teach to save his life) so I started thinking about what I'm wearing to Webster's on Saturday.

Party by erind90 featuring Guess Shoes shoes

I'm thinking something sleek with a little wild thrown in. My black bustier, leggings, corset belt and chain necklace. Throw in some killer leopard shoes I just snagged from Buffalo Exchange. Then orange lips, ala Prada.
I've been dying to try out a crazy fluorescent fuchsia or tangerine lipstick, and I think that there couldn't be a better time than Saturday.
Then I might just roll myself in glitter. Just because I'd like to.

The Party Don't Stop

Okay for all you single ladies out there (or even hooked ladies like me who just have a HUGE girl crush on Ke$ha, or just like to party) I have the most awesome thing every to do on Valentine's weekend.
yes, like AWESOME.

Special Valentine's Day edition of Circus Saturdays at Webster Hall and guess who's the headliner?
None other than my girl crush Ke$ha.
We're talking four floors of craziness: fire breathers, snake charmers, sexual oddities and other awesomeness. Oh yeah, and a concert. Natch.
It's $15 if you pre-order tickets, and I've already gotten two, one for me and one for Blondie (shhh... don't tell him. I just said it was a concert).
So if you're looking for me Saturday night, I'll be partying at Webster's till 4 am. 




Tik Tok by Ke$ha

Five Online Stores That If You Don't Know, You Really Should

Hey people, apparently now I'm also contributing to my school newspaper's blog (I mean really, what would these people do without me?) So this is fantastic news for you. you get to see real blog posts instead of my usual dithering! YAY!
 Anyway....

Everyone has their favorite fallbacks: Forever 21, Gap, H&M, J. Crew…. But people, it’s time to look outside of the box. Here’s some stores that you’re gonna want to add to your favorites:

1. 80’s Purple

Boasting an impressive collection of edgy designers: House of Cassette, 80%20, Obey and Wildfox Couture to name a few, this is a must-see for any rocker or alternative chicks out there.


2. Need Supply Co.

Is your style a little more Urban Outfitters than 80’s purple, but do you still want something unique? Check out Need Supply co. Again, a great collection of designers: Jeffrey Campbell, Eryn Brinie, and Norwegian Wood, but most of the stock is their own in-house brand and it’s fabulous as well.

3. Moxsie

Still not individual enough for you? Try Moxsie, a collection of just starting out independent designers. While it does require a bit of searching for the gems in the rough, boy are the gems good and the prices better on some seriously talented designers.

4. Nasty Gal

Of course, if you’re a die-hard vintage fan, the internet won’t fail you. As long as you don’t mind some serious 80’s redux, head over to Nasty Gal vintage for a stupendously edited selection (and some new, vintage inspired pieces as well) that will have any vintage fashionista head over heels.

5. Modcloth

Of course, we can’t leave out the girly-girls. If Anthropologie makes you swoon, stop by Modcloth for simply darling dresses and other retro-inspired clothing. They even have vintage and home décor, and all of it for very sweet prices.