Cheetos are orange (old blog)

I HAVE A NEW BLOG

2010-08-29T18:42:00.000-04:00

word on the street is, hannah is starting blogging again.

you lie!

seriously, man, it's the truthhh.

word.

check it out:
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hello self promotion

2010-05-11T20:28:00.008-04:00

itallstartstofade.tumblr.com

not quite like my blog at all. but tumblr is awesome.

Farewell, Dear Comrades

2009-04-12T16:09:00.005-04:00

I know, I've basically been a horrible blogger. It's been a month and three days since I've last posted. My life has gone kind of insane lately, but the main problem is... I've just lost all desire to blog. It was really, really weird: it seemed like one day I couldn't imagine not blogging, and the next I had to force myself to do it. Blah, not good. So I'm letting my stressed-out self take a break for as long as I need to. But I imagine that, one day, I will return to blogging. Just... not for a while. Who knows. But don't worry, I'm still wearing blog-worthy outfits. I'm still reading blogs, just not as much as I used to.
Thanks everyone who's been reading all this time! I love you guys.

So The Saying Says, An Elephant Never Forgets

2009-03-09T18:29:00.007-04:00

It's been 6 days since my lost post and well... bloggers have done worse, right? Right? Umm... moving on I wore this like two weeks ago but never got around to uploading it (I actually hardly go on the computer anymore... gasp! Well relative to before, at least).
Scowl!
You totally cannot tell in any of these pictures but the lightening bolt is actually SPARKLY.
Target blazer and t-shirt. Tripp NYC skinny jeans. Urban Outfitters scarf. Minnetonka ankle boots. YSL glasses.

I love these jeans. They're actually different from the other electric blue jeans, but not by much. But for $15 (me and Victoria share them!), who cares? And they fit much better. Come to think of it, this outfit is the modernized version of this.

I'm loving this New England weather we've been having. Last Sunday, it was 50 degrees and we got a foot of snow the next day. This Sunday, it was 60 and we just got around six inches. Temperature swings! Wow, I just want it to be spring.

Dear Wet Seal

2009-03-03T06:01:00.001-05:00

I would totally buy this t-shirt if it came in Charizard. I never liked Pikachu that much because it was so little and annoying. But Charizard is totes badass. Pretty please?

If That's What You Wanted To Hear

2009-03-02T16:49:00.008-05:00

This outfit is so comfy. And I really feel like dressing for comfort. And maximum badassness. Oh wait....

Wet Seal jacket and necklace. American Apparel tank. Thrifted jeans. Doc Marten boots.

Oh, life. Three hour driver's ed courses every night. And just when the snow starts to melt, we get another foot and a half piled on us. Not to mention all this uncooperative technology I have to deal with... digital camera, computer, and iPod are all going against me today... ahaha.

Why can't I be one of these people? And oh, if you happen to read Chinese, can you please tell me what designer this stuff is by? Particularly the mad weird thing the girl second from right is wearing? I'm learning slowly to read it but sadly I've only been at it for a few weeks and only know around 15 or 20 characters. Only 2000 to go! But I can count from 1 to 99.

(found here, via Fashion Toast)

Judging From Picture Books Apparently Heaven Is A Partly Cloudy Place

2009-02-24T15:16:00.008-05:00

Glittery eyeliner + dark lipstick. Both are new makeup purchases and I am in love. The lipstick (Milani brand in Cherry Chocolate, I think) is actually even darker in person.

I don't think I actually did anything in this outfit except go to CVS, where I got said lipstick (and Maybelline Lash Stiletto, which I like SO much better than Diorshow Blackout, which was a huge ripoff). They also had tangerine lipstick but no liner so I decided against getting it.
Trying out my best crooked smile. Just gorgeous, no? I'm actually doing weird things with my lips in all these pictures....

These jeans are bootcut, and I don't have the slightest clue what shoes to wear them with.

Thrifted cardigan. DIY shredded t-shirt. Wet Seal jeans.

I also got my new favorite things ever, bobby pins. Seriously, in 2 minutes I can do this with my hair, plus loads of other things I didn't photograph. And maybe with a lot of hairspray, my hair might not return to normal in 5 minutes.

Get Dressed Best Dressed

2009-02-22T11:36:00.012-05:00

Another outfit from god knows when.

Wet Seal jacket. Forever 21 sheer blouse. Gap shirt. H&M skirt. Payless tights. Minnetonka ankle boots.

I have so much fun looking through this collection of wacky hairstyles. I am a sucker for dark, geometric bobs. Probably because my hair could never lie that flat.

I totally would cut my hair like this, but imagine how foolish I would look when I run!
Sexiest hurr ever.
I half want boyish short hair.... But my mom has a pixie cut and if we had the same hair that just would not work. And at the moment I'm obsessed with growing it as long as possible.
Can I be you? k thnx.

Honey, I'm Home!

2009-02-20T19:20:00.000-05:00

Ah, nothing like a delicious Fuddruckers veggie burger to fill the stomach, no? Ahaha the epitome of delicious but gross... so instead let's think about these outfit pictures from at least a week ago. Yeah, I'm a little behind.

Wet Seal jacket. DIY dress. Target shirt. Minnetonka ankle boots.

And I celebrated V-day by... going to teh moll with my buddies, Danielle and Red. We took a lot of beauteous photos (though unfortunately we didn't catch me drop-crotch attacking Danielle. [it's not as bad as it sounds!])

I look positively deranged as I grab at a pair of boots... which I didn't get despite the fact they were only $35... but I'm very slowly developing self control.
Going wild at Sears....

Sunglasses and hats!

Dressing room at Wet Seal. I actually got the jeans... only $9!

And don't forget the wild antics in the car ride home. Everyone crammed in the back seat is probably going to have serious issues for the rest of their lives, but that's okay. It was fun.

Not captured in camera: me spazzing out and scaring middle-aged women shopping at Victoria's Secret, me sticking a thong in Red's hair (I am so mature, guys), and Danielle and I chasing Red around Nordstrom with expresso beans. We're not sure why she's so afraid of them... except we kept putting them in her hood and bag....

Bingo, Got Em In Da Thing Yo

2009-02-15T14:36:00.009-05:00

Blackblackblackblackkkk.

H&M faux fur jacket. Target t-shirt. DIY (Vigoss) ripped jeans. Doc Marten boots.

This is my new favorite site. I was never that into Polyvore but this is awesome. I can't wait until they get more clothes up.

I'm going to be out of town for a few days. And because I thought we were leaving tomorrow, not tonight, and my parents are screaming at me to pack, I can't set up any times posts....

Why The Jonas Brothers Didn't Win A Grammy

2009-02-11T18:01:00.007-05:00

Wow. This is actually (like, legit!) what I wore today. I wasn't lazy for the first time in dlsjfaksdlfjsdlk. Because that's totally a time unit. I'm blurry.

Wet Seal blazer. Forever 21 dress. Target t-shirt. Building 19 (ahaha) garter tights (unfortch I don't have garters). Minnetonka moccasin boots.

Count how many outfits I wear that contain items from three of the following stores: H&M, Forever 21, Wet Seal, Target. Bonus points if it has all four! Shows where I like to shop and what a cheapbutt I am.

Epic FAIL!

2009-02-10T17:49:00.008-05:00

Why hello there! Remember me? That girl who used to write this blog? Ah yes, it's been awhile.

Instead of posting some real outfits, which due to lingering sickness (of the not good kind) are sort of nonexistent, I'll share this sweater which I got for Christmas. My grandmother made it some time ago (since she's been dead for years), back in her fashion designer days. But my aunt just sent it to me. I haven't actually worn it yet, but I'll find some way that does not involve ripping holes in it *cough* did I just write that?.

I'm still pissed at my hair dresser for cutting my hair really short. I mean, not that short, but shorter than before and now it looks like crap unless I flat iron it which isn't happening these days. Agh. And he said he didn't change the length. Lies! And just to clarify things this picture is from back on Christmas Day, pre-haircut. And I was just growing it out! Seriously, look at it right before the chop! *cries dramatically*

Why Do We Wear Trends?

2009-02-06T16:58:00.008-05:00

Well, why? Because we want to be current, up-to-the-minute, super-fashion-forward? Everyone makes fun of people who "blindly follow the trends" but it is nearly impossible not to buy into some trend or another, intentionally or otherwise. Perhaps this is because virtually everything can now be considered "trendy": clothes from cheap trendy mall stores like Forever 21 and H&M, clothes from thrift stores, clothes from designer stores. It's altogether impossible for someone very interested in clothes to avoid every trend, because just about anything can be considered "trendy".

In my case, I feel compelled to wear trends not because I feel the need to be the most fashion forward person on the internet (it's totally effortless, actually) but because my aesthetic is constantly changing. Maybe it's because I'm a teenager, because I'm relatively new to fashion, blah blah blah, but I find myself liking something that's trendy because I see it a lot. Not too much, or it's kind of a turn off, but enough so I feel differently about said item of clothing. For example, when I first saw skinny jeans I was like, wtf are you wearing Lindsay Lohan (this was in 7th grade or so, and the magazine was Teen People). But after seeing them a few more times, I was like, wow those are actually really cool-looking. And (at this point) I'd never seen a single person wearing them in real life, so I knew I had to get myself some. Another example would be leggings as pants. Leggings are simply not pants, I once could be heard saying. But then... ahaha. And now some peepz a mi escuela consider leggings-as-pants to be my signature.

This is not to say I automatically like something because it is trendy, but a lot of the time I find myself liking it because I have grown to like the way it looks over time. Also, seeing something styled a different way can make me see it differently and make me like something that I had disliked in previous situations. One example would be Erin Wasson. And then of course there's the fact that trendy items are more likely to show up in stores. A few years ago, it was quite difficult to find a leather jacket for under $100, real or faux. I wouldn't have a leather jacket if they weren't trendy, but that doesn't mean I only like them because they're trendy; it has more to do with the fact that their trendiness puts them in my price point.

This is just something I've been thinking about lately that I thought I'd write about. And while this is intended to be serious, remember guys, I do like to include the occasional sarcastic remark....♥

And We've Been Talking All Night

2009-02-03T18:11:00.001-05:00

I finally figured out how to rip a shirt properly. It's kind of an old fad at this point but feeling the shirt rip under your fingers is so satisfying.

I love how my Abercrombie sweatshirt from a long time ago is in all of these pictures.... And so is my baby Stryper.

H&M faux fur jacket and cami. DIY Hanes t-shirt. American Apparel lamé leggings. Minnetonka moccasin boots.

I just spent several minutes staring at the leggings in the pictures trying to figure out which ones they were (since I wore this outfit last Friday). At least on my mom's computer, you can't tell they're lamé at all. I was just kind of confused because I currently don't own a pair of plain black leggings (I have my bodysuit and the thigh-slashed ones, though). But yeah.

I started my new classes today. Math 3, Biology, Creative Writing, Chinese I. They seem alright, though I'm considering switching out of Creative Writing (which technically I shouldn't be in because it's a junior-senior course and I'm a sophomore) because THEY LIED about what lunch we were going to have and I simply need to be in the lunch with all my friends! alksjdklsfjklsdf! But it does seem like it would be a really fun class... I'll have to have yet another chat with my guidance counselor.

And part of the reason posting has been so slow is that I, um, don't seem to have time in the morning to take pictures. When it's take outfit pics or miss the bus, I have to go with the more practical route, sorry guys!

"Depression Chic" Is A Spring 2009 Trend

2009-02-01T00:00:00.001-05:00

Hahaha style.com.

Classic finals week, reprising old outfits with comfier shoes. Except in this case, said old outfit involves a bodysuit.

Thrifted Sonia Rykiel blazer. American Apparel bodysuit. Doc Marten boots.

Today, I'll be going skiing then (not) watching the Super Bowl. Yay.

I Owe You 1, 2, 3

2009-01-31T09:02:00.006-05:00

Finals week has not been kind to me. They weren't nearly as bad freshman year. Of course now there are, um, other factors. And I had to leave in the middle of my math final so Monday isn't a day off after all because I have to go in to make it up. Gahhhhh.

In other news, after watching Blade Runner I felt inspired on Tuesday to dress kind of like I'm a character in a Sci Fi movie. It kind of turned into "throw a bunch of random things together" but oh well. I thought I looked totes BA. Evil smirk:

Wet Seal jacket and cuff. DIY top (worn backwards!). H&M dress (skirt). Random white tights I got a while ago but just found. Doc Martens boots.

Some people were wondering about why I thought chemistry=death. Well, with the individual units over the course of the year I was fine, but having to remember all the stuff in the end for this huge test? Not so much. I despise studying and can rarely bring myself to do it for long, so... first-ever high school B. I can't really complain that much about it, though. Any dreams I had of going into (chemical) science have been shattered.

htaed=yrtsimehc

2009-01-26T19:59:00.006-05:00

The title says it all. Backwards.

H&M faux fur jacket. American Apparel cardigan. Forever 21 t-shirt. Target leggings. Wet Seal necklace. Marc Jacobs homeless gloves. Minnetonka boots.

I still have this huge bruise from where I got blood drawn last Thursday. I didn't almost faint this time. And they only had to stick the needle in once!

Mom: "You look like a heroin addict."
10-year-old brother: "What's heroin?"
Ahaha.

Random: have you ever skied on a frozen lake before? Because it is epic!

Super Lightning Thigh Girl

2009-01-25T12:00:00.000-05:00

I am still in a state of disbelief that these jeans actually still fit onto my body. Thank you, near 100% stretch!

Wet Seal jacket and belt. H&M t-shirt. Tripp jeans from back in the day... and they were already a year old at that point. Minnetonka ankle boots.

I think I was subliminally influenced by Lady Gaga to paint a lightening bolt on my face, like the anti-pot smoking videos where 420 flashes very quickly onto the screen. Actually not like that at all but you know.

Slang Tang, That's The M.I.A. Thang

2009-01-24T12:00:00.001-05:00

Stuck in my head GAH!! And I'm not actually posting this in real time because my family thought it would be a good idea to go away the weekend before finals... ahaha crazy people.

Forever 21 blazer. American Apparel v-neck. Topshop jodhpurs. Wet Seal necklace. Minnetonka ankle boots.

P.S. askdljfskldfjdsklfljld!

Everything Will Be Okay In The End. If It's Not Okay, It's Not The End.

2009-01-23T18:07:00.001-05:00

Wow. Yeah, life has been pretty darn overwhelming. I actually should be working on homework right now (on a Friday night, I know!) and I have 87 unread messages in my email inbox (askdjflksdfjlkdsjf!), but I hate neglecting my blog. So, here. The outfits I wore last Monday and Tuesday:

H&M jacket and vest. American Apparel top. DIY skirt and tights. Thrifted hat. Doc Martens boots.

The below pictures are somewhat of a misrepresentation of the outfit as I wore it with this Target blazer over it all day....

DIY (semi-failed) t-shirt and tights. American Apparel dress. Wet Seal necklace, cuff, and belt. Forever 21 pearl bracelet. Doc Martens boots.

Ookay I was just checking to see if photos in my room started working again. They don't. But for those who asked, making the tights is the easiest thing ever. You just take normal tights, and cut a lot of holes with scissors and then pull the remaining parts of the tights so they get all stringy. The only problem is in the ankle area they tend to get baggy, but this is fine.

I Have No Idea What's Been Going On Lately

2009-01-22T17:12:00.004-05:00

Hello... um yeah. I haven't really posted for a while (4 days currently, but it really feels like more!) but I would just like to say that I'm not dead (because I know that's what you thought happened). My life has just become extremely hectic... and FINALS are coming up soon. D=

Why Yes, I Got A Haircut

2009-01-18T08:17:00.010-05:00

Dressing like a gangsturrr or an emooo is so two days ago. Up-to-date people prefer the weird punk Swedish housewife look.

Thrifted dress. Hanes t-shirt. DIY ripped tights. Wet Seal neckace/"body chain", held together with a fake Chanel earring I'm embarrassed to own. Minnetonka ankle boots.

I wanted to try shorter bangs (Betty Page, anyone? =P) so yeah. I almost wanted to go shorter than they are here but then... I don't know. It makes me look kinda different. But it's more convenient mostly than longer bangs. And now I don't have to worry about going in for trims for a good long while!

"So you want shorter bangs?"
"Yeah"
"Do you want me to make them look like you've been in a car crash?"
"...maybe next time."

I Would Just Like To Say....

2009-01-16T08:57:00.002-05:00

I am at school right now! Holla! And I am wearing my gangsterrrr sweats! Spirit day!

Emoooo!, or She's Such A G

2009-01-15T17:22:00.013-05:00

I was talking with my guidance counselor about courses for next semester when he suggested that the heart I had drawn on my face looked like a tear and that I was wearing black because I felt overwhelmed with school. Um, haha? Looking back it did look kind of emo.... Danielle said I picked the worse outfit to visit my guidance counselor in but OH WELL!

Forever 21 blazer, headband, and rings. Hanes t-shirt. Topshop pants. Wet Seal necklace. Target sneakers.

But of course I don't fit any one stereotype. Witness my new track sweats:

Polyester, yum! And since we're borrowing them from the school we have to give them like $125 if we lose them. $125 for this heap of static electricity!?

Away From Here

2009-01-14T16:45:00.005-05:00

This was the outfit I wore last week but forgot to post. Since today was... um, sucky to say the least I showed up at school in sweats (gasp!) and no makeup. No makeup! asddklsjfldksjjdslfsd! God forbid! But the funny thing is I don't think I've gone out in public 100% makeup free for like 2.5 years, so... yeah. It was kind of like not wearing underwear or something. Like something was kind of off. But it was liberating too because I could rub my eyes all I wanted! Haha.... Well the really weird thing was I had like 1 minute where I could have put makeup on but I decided not to because... I don't know. I wanted to see if I could go to school like that. Yeah I'm a weirdo.

Thrifted Sonia Rykiel blazer. H&M shirt. Zara pants. Wet Seal necklaces. Converse sneakers.

The weird thing was no one commented on my lack of makeup and the fact that I was not dressed normally, for me at least (for many at my school, sweats=normal). I'm sure they noticed and just didn't want to say anything.

Forehead Lacerations

2009-01-13T18:14:00.010-05:00

So when I got home from school today, my mom was like "Oh yeah, I wrote a really nasty email to the Urban Outfitters people. I was looking through the catalogue and there were a bunch of pictures of really young, like 14-looking, naked girls. I told them if they keep doing pictures like that a lot of people are going to start looking at their catalogues for child porn. And they emailed me back with some crap about 'the photographer's artistic vision' and 'our customers like it'." Uh-oh. Well I salvaged the catalogue from the trash and took a look. I actually liked a lot of the interesting and rather bizarre photography, but though I'm no prude (ahahaha), when I saw the pictures I was kind of like wtf. For the benefit of those who don't get the catalogue, there was this girl wearing a skirt and sunglasses barely covering herself with her hand, a totally nude girl removing her stockings, another girl covered only with a crumpled up t-shirt, and a girl in the classic lying-on-my-stomach-in-nothing-but-jeans pose. And then the clear American Apparel ripoffs: girls in extremely see-through tops and the classic butt-in-face pose, plus a girl wearing lace leggings paired only with lingerie, several girls wearing outfits with a bra instead of a shirt and the requisite scantily-clad-girl-taking-shower pose. Edit: See here, here, and here for some examples. So, alright, what's the big deal?

Well, not only are the models very young-looking (young, innocent, and naked...) but also... this is a catalogue. Sure, Abercrombie, American Apparel, etc. have been using naked people to sell clothes for quite some time, but what struck me about the UO catalogue was that it was done to look so arty. It's just weird. You're a catalogue, not Vogue Paris. I just find it extremely unnecessary to use "artful" nudity in catalogue. Thoughts?

And now, for the outfit:

Wet Seal blazer, headband, belt, and necklace. Target dress. DIY shredded jeans. Converse sneakers.

Yesterday I dressed kind of flapper-ish, today was kind of hippie-ish! And the blazer because "most members of the counter culture were white middle- or upper-class college kids." Ahh it's fun to learn about the stuff in school. I heart 20th Century History! But the headband only lasted through first block because it was giving me a horrible headache and when I took it off there was this big red imprint all across my forehead! Jeez....

Do You Take Inspiration From The Fashions of Flappers?

2009-01-12T18:33:00.012-05:00

I haven't posted anything for a while because I thought I didn't have any outfits and life was too crazy to do anything else (seriously, my Saturday consisted of 11 hours at a track meet [2 mile and 4x800 relay!] and then coming home to a dinner party. Blahh). But, turns out, I did have another set of outfit pics to post. D'oh! Um, I guess they'll have to wait, because I feel like doing today's....

Because my dumbutt camera never quite shows the lipstick bright enough in larger photos...
Well actually it's rather brighter than these even... And my purple eyeliner which you can't quite see....

Then, after I had finished taking the pictures, I decided to add a nice long necklace and this headband:
H&M fringe dress. Thrifted cardigan of love. American Apparel silver lamé leggings. Forever 21 bracelet and headband. Doc Martens boots.

The last minute outfit additions (well actually, I forgot to completely get dressed before I took my outfit photos) kind of exemplify my state of mind lately... extremely scattered. My cat is wicked dumb and keeps trying to drink from the pan catching the water from the mysterious leaking radiator! Bad Stryper! And now he's being all annoying and giving me cute innocent looks. But anyway....

The title refers to what a somewhat interesting teacher asked me when he saw that I was taking out a book about women of the 1920s as research for my essay on how women's roles changed in the 20th century (whew long sentence). I looked down at my outfit and was sorely tempted to say "Well duhhhh!"

Is Your Dad A Dealer Cuz You're Dope To Me

2009-01-08T17:47:00.006-05:00

I have a cold. It's really annoying. I am NOT going to spend this whole post complaining. Does this outfit look at all familiar? Waking up late is not conducive to dressing creatively.

Wet Seal jacket. H&M vest. Target v-neck. DIY ripped jeans. Forever 21 necklace. Minnetonka boots.

I also wore my awesome studded rings, but the copper in them oxidized (says my chem teacher) and turned my finger green. But I forgot to put them on for this photo.

Oh yes, and concerned readers: hair cut=getting my bangs trimmed. And who knows how long it will be until I actually get ahold of my hairdresser....

P.S. Haha these photos are cool but hilarious. And I totally have jeans just like the ones in the pic where the girl forgot to put on her shirt.... Too bad I can't even vaguely afford Urban Outfitters at this point.

Who Wants A Blizzard?

2009-01-07T07:58:00.007-05:00

Why's there a two-hour delay when there's supposed to be a freaking ice storm in the afternoon? Why??

Thrifted cardigan. Old Navy dress. Forever 21 blouse and socks. Garment District costume shoes.

I just want this week to be over! Because then I can get a haircut.

12:47

2009-01-05T21:06:00.001-05:00

Dear blog, I am not being good to you! Since having a stupid cold=going to bed early and waking up late, I do have an excuse! Plus I need to work off that vacation laziness. But, in totally non-fashion related news, on Sunday I went to a huge track meet, in which due to my friend's sickness I ended up running the two-mile instead of my signature (haha) one-mile. And, surprise surprise, it wasn't nearly as bad as you would think; I ended up coming in third in my heat of about 30 people and was 17 seconds off the state qualifying time, so I ended getting switched to the two-mile permanently! Wow, things change quickly. It was hilarious to see my absent friend's name on the big scoreboard-type thing instead of mine though, because my name is totally Danielle.

Mad leg disproportioness!

My lovely new booties.
Target dress. Forever 21 lace gloves, studded rings, and pearl bracelet. Wet Seal charm bracelet and necklaces. Vintage hunting belt. Minnetonka moccasin boots.

Today I wore this with my black faux fur H&M jacket over it as well since it was rather cold (picture me at the bus stop at 7 AM, when the temperature's below freezing, in nude fishnets, which my friend fashion commentator Erika astutely called "the most pointless tights ever").

Oh yes, and I forgot:
Ahaha sledding at night on a sticky, non-steep hill=the best. Now I really need to be getting to bed.

P.S. It's totally my quarter birthday! Time to get my freakin' learner's permit.

Elite Hunting

2009-01-03T14:57:00.009-05:00

Though I've been back for almost two days, I've kind of been walking around in a daze, trying to savor the last moments of truly free time I'll have for who knows how long. If that means not doing half the homework assigned over vacation, then so be it. Homework over vacation is stupid anyway.

I tried pinning my bangs up. It looked hella weird.... and since my hair is evil they stayed in place for all of thirty minutes. Oh well. But I'm wearing my amazing new fringe dress, as well as my new boots, the only clothes-related Christmas present I received (I asked for a gift card, but nooo... which I think I already mentioned but oh well).

H&M dress. Forever 21 cuff and ring. Minnetonka moccasin boots.

Oh yes, and how to time your posts: go to "Post Options" at the bottom of the tan box thingy, above the "Publish Post" button, and just change the date and time to whenever you want it to post!

Every Dude On The Block Knows That You're A Trick

2008-12-30T07:07:00.010-05:00

This post is timed. I am on vacation right now. I will be back on New Year's!

Wet Seal jacket. H&M vest. Target t-shirt. DIY bloomers. Forever 21 rings and necklace (new). Minnetonka moccasins.

I went to the mall on Saturday with Victoria and Tina, and blew the most of the remainder of my money. I need babysitting jobs!

His Mad World

2008-12-29T06:55:00.006-05:00

On Saturday night Tina and I finally saw Twilight. Despite the fact there were only two times that day it was playing and it was in a small theater, it was sold out so we had to sit on the floor, eating the Stop & Shop subs we had smuggled in. Good times, except the guy sitting above me put his foot on my head. Twice. It was worth it for Robert Pattinson. Before I saw it, I just didn't realize....

Wet Seal jacket and acid wash jeans. Hanes semi-shredded t-shirt. Hot Topic boots.

P.S. The U.S. Topshop website is a total ripoff. Just getting that out there....

Internet Sarcasm Is Very Effective

2008-12-28T10:50:00.006-05:00

(Minus mom)*

"Cheeto", alas, is just a little nickname of mine.

*and yes, I'm the one wearing the Pepsi hat and the cornrows. That was four years ago, and I was in Cancun! Shut up!

Questionnaire!

2008-12-27T08:21:00.006-05:00

Thanks everyone for all the questions!

what article of clothing do you regret buying?
I generally tend to avoid buyer's remorse, but I do regret all this Abercrombie and Hollister stuff I bought the summer before high school started. Because a month later I didn't want to wear any of it!

what impulse buy are you most proud of?
I would have to say my Wet Seal faux leather jacket... I didn't know if I would wear it but I do, a lot.

what are your fave cheapo stores?
Hmm, Forever 21, Wet Seal, Target. They have mostly crap but there are usually a few gems to be found among the masses of clothes. I don't tend to have good luck at H&M though I've found a few good things there.

What is the weirdest thing you've ever eaten?
Ooh ooh sushi with raw quail's egg! And I've eaten all sorts of raw fish and shellfish, before I got sick from sushi and now can't eat it anymore without my stomach spazzing out *cries*. I always go for the weird foods though, oh yeah I think I had boar meatballs once. And my friend force-fed me a cookie that had been dipped in mustard in 5th grade. It was gross.

What was the first CD/tape you owned?
The soundtrack to Anastasia on cassette! I loved that movie.... Before that I had this book on tape called Two Cool Cows and I thought it was the best thing ever.

What is the one trend you wish would go away and never come back?
Thongs, and super low rise pants. I dislike both, separate and together.

Would you rather have a one hit wonder or be an extra in an epic film?
Hmm that's a hard one. Maybe the extra because it would just be cool while having a one hit wonder would be kind of sad....

If your name began with an m, what would it be?
If my parents picked, Morgan (my middle name). If I picked, probably Marly. Or something weird.

What's the number one thing on your Christmas list?
My Christmas list was very last minute and not well thought out.... =P It was probably the gift cards I asked for which my mom didn't get. I think she thinks buying gift cards is rude or something, but I'd rather pick stuff out myself.

What's your favourite subject in school?
Hm I'm more of an English/history person, but I don't dislike math or science. It depends on the class and teacher. Currently? 20th Century History (so interesting) or (sometimes) chemistry, because my class is really fun.

Are any of your friends interested in fashion?
A few are, most aren't. I'm the most obsessive of them, though.

If your hair could manage your ideal hairstyle, what would it be?
A bouffant or a beehive. Every day. Unfortunately my hair is very uncooperative.

If you could raid anyone's closet, who would it be and why?
Queen Michelle! Her wardrobe is utterly epic. I just adore it all.

Where did you get yours [Minnetonka moccasin boots] at? Did you buy them yourself, or did you get mommy and daddy to pay for them?
I got them for Christmas last year, but they were from Urban Outfitters. So yes, my mommy and daddy payed for them. =P

what WAS going through your mind when you made that face?
Wait, is my camera going, no, the battery's dead, I'm gonna be late for school, oh wait, the light is blinking, ahh, I have to check my face in the mirror, no, argh the flash just went off!

what is the most embarassing/hideous fashion item that you own, and if you had to style it now, how would you?
This orange jumpsuit from the 70s. I found it in this random church sale in upstate New York and it is hideous! It's just weird. There's beading on it that's falling off and it fits me but the legs are too short and the crotch is too low but not in a trendy way. I'll do a post sometime about it....

also, later on, could commenters possibly post articles of clothing and ask you how you would style it affordably? :D. like a styling challenge!
You are a genius.

what do you want to be when you grow up? anything fashion related?
Currently I'm thinking journalist, preferably fashion journalist, but I'm not too sure yet.

What are your sources of inspiration?
Magazines, runway, blogs, blah blah blah. Usually I go into my closet and find a piece I want to wear and then stick things with it.

If you could own every piece of one fashion collection, which collection would you choose?
I kind of want to say this, but I won't. That's the easy way out. I'd much rather have this Christian Lacroix haute couture collection, lace face coverings and all.

What is your biggest pet peeve?
Rude people. Or extremely immature people.

What is your favorite book? Favorite movie?
I could never pick either. It tends to be whatever I'm reading/watching at the moment. That said, I do love the His Dark Materials trilogy by Philip Pullman. And The Baroque Cycle by Neal Stephenson was epically awesome. And for movies, I watched Don't Mess With The Zohan last night so I would have to pick that.*

how old were you when you first started getting into fashion/clothes/etc?
Hmm well I first started caring about what I wore in 6th grade, but I was obsessed with Aeropostale (why???). In 8th grade I started to get into fashion, and freshman year is when I really started dressing like I do now.

What is your height?
Five foot seven. Actually five foot six and three quarters but shhh you don't know that. I reached my current height in 7th grade, but I still dream of gaining the extra quarter inch....

What do you regret in your Freshman year?
Hm, I think I won't have any regrets until junior year when I start thinking, gawd what an idiot I was when I was a freshmannn! Though I guess I do regret not having any upperclassmen friends who made fun of me and called me "freshie", like Danielle and I do now to Red. It's my life's biggest regret.

is cheeto really your last name???
Yep. My grandfather actually founded the company that makes Cheetos, so I have a free lifetime supply.

How do you pay for things? Part-time job? Babysitting? Your parents buy stuff for you?
I babysit occasionally, and that's basically the only money I get, other than gifts. Fortunately my parents buy me a lot of my clothes (they refuse to pay me allowance or anything though).

If you had to eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Breakfast cereal. Blueberry Morning or Multigrain Cheerios mixed with Frosted Shredded Wheats, with 1% milk. I could definitely live on that shtuff.

I know you don't have school, but because of a snow day? whatever happened to winter break?
I would like to draw attention to the fact that my school is evil and we had school right up to December 23rd.

how did you do that with your jeans?!
I used scissors to cut the jeans while I was still wearing them (not the best idea, but I didn't feel like taking them off) and then I washed them, which makes them get all fuzzy on the edges. It's pretty easy!

*I'm joking, don't worry! That was an absolutely horrible (but at times funny) movie. It was really awkward watching with my family though....

I hope everyone's having a great holiday!

How We Go Is Tough To Say

2008-12-24T17:42:00.007-05:00

I ripped another pair of jeans... now they're black ones like everyone and their mom has. Oh well, they're still awesome. And these photos are kind of a lie because I actually wore my Docs with this... I just couldn't find them until the last second and... they were so much more snow-proof than the mocs.

H&M furry jacket and vest. American Eagle tank. DIY ripped jeans (originally from Wet Seal). Minnetonka moccasin boots.

Today was a lot busier than I expected (to exemplify what a cooking fail I am, it took me FOUR HOURS to make one batch of sugar cookies with sprinkles on top, cleaning up the huge mess I made included... not to mention the fact that I had TRACK PRACTICE today....) so I'm postponing those questions a bit more.... I'm off to burn a CD por mi hermano....

And oh yeah, Merry Christmas everyone! And Happy Hanukkah too!

Let's Get Some Shoes

2008-12-23T05:58:00.004-05:00

Some people are bag people. I am a shoe person. I can't stop myself from shopping for (cheap) shoes online. I have had a constantly evolving shopping cart on GoJane for quite a while now... if you pick through the hideous shoes there's some good (somewhat shameless knockoff-y) stuff. These sneakers would look awesome studded!

Yes, they're Gucci wannabes. But the heel is so high and the straps are so many.... I just might have to scoop these babies up.

I'm still debating these fake Docs you might remember from a while ago.... I can't make myself buy the real thing at full price but are these the answer?

As recently mentioned, F21 has been rolling out some great shoes lately. I could just stick some studs on these babies and... oh my god, who am I turning into?

Black substantially heeled sequined ankle boots? What's not to love!

Look, mom, you should totally spend $43 on a pair of shoes from Forever 21 because they're sooo practical! Perfect for winter, right mom?

These are like the model version of Docs... taller and skinnier!

I really need some good, basic knee-high boots and these are PERFECT! Well except for the quality, which I can only imagine....

*Sigh* This is all speculative, unfortunately, unless I get a buttload of money for Christmas....

And I know the title of this post refers to a horrible eye-gouging viral video that was quite popular back in the 8th grade. I'm proud to say I've never watched the whole thing (well, maybe) but people ALWAYS used say that whenever shoes were mentioned. Ugh!

And I would just like to remind y'all to ask me any more questions you have lingering in the back of your mind... don't be shy! And if you have no idea what I'm talking about, scroll two posts down.

Don't Feel Bad For The Suicidal Cats

2008-12-22T09:45:00.007-05:00

Today is yet another snow day, despite the fact that it stopped snowing last night. Even though I live in Massachusetts, we sometimes don't even get a white Christmas; this year, we've got two feet of SNOW and it's not even January! I can't really complain, as I do love it.

I tried taking pictures without flash and I thought the effect was much softer and actually brighter in some photos. You like? The lip color still doesn't have its full glory in these pictures though... it's sooo amazing in real life!

Thankfully it's hard to tell but I apparently have elephantitis of the fingers! They're all swolen for some reason!

Forever 21 jacket. Target v-neck. Urban Outfitters pants. Wet Seal necklace and wedges.

I wore this to go see "It's A Wonderful Life" (the play version) with my family. I changed into my patent oxford heels and my feet still got all wet from climbing over a snow bank to get to my car....

And if you have any more questions, ask away! I'll get around to answering them sometime before Christmas.

Ask Me Anything

2008-12-20T06:59:00.004-05:00

After much deliberation, I have decided to do a questionaire thing (like virtually every other blog). But anyway, ask me just about anything within reason, and I'll do a post answering you. Ask me, for instance, what my favorite flavor of Jello is, or what was going through my mind as I made this face:

Now ask away, children! Don't be shy!

American Apparel dress. Man jeans from school drama department sale. Wet Seal belt and necklace. Thrifted heels.

And look! It's the snowwwww!

Yesterday was only a half day and they're talking about calling off next week! Haha yes... I'll regret it in June.

Edit: I finally watched this week's Gossip Girl and now am in love with Chuck more than ever. Aww!

Well, What Do You Do At Sleepovers?

2008-12-19T06:15:00.002-05:00

Clearly not as many cool things as us.
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P.S. Forever 21 really upped their shoe game! Too bad I fail at making money....

Fix Me In 45

2008-12-18T05:59:00.007-05:00

Somehow, despite having two extra hours in the morning, I managed to leave myself the exact same time as usual to get ready. Hm, funny how that happens.

Thrifted cardigan. Hanes mens t-shirt. Target leggings. Wet Seal necklace. Doc Marten boots.

I did however get a chance to try out my new lipstick and lipliner! And it was awesome. It looks less intense in these photos than it actually was, though. It's MAC lipstick in Ruby Woo if anyone was wondering, and it's totes fab-u-lous! But my outfit was a spaz (in a good way I think) I was like well I should wear glamorous sorta stuff like this cardigan and pearls and then I ended up putting on floral leggings and Docs. Yep. That sums it up.

Tehehe What Wimps!

2008-12-17T06:10:00.004-05:00

Haha they just gave us a two hour delay, which is like the best thing ever since you don't have to make it up in the summer like a snow day. But it's funny because we got like 2 inches max of snow. Once upon a time we got three feet in a blizzard and only got two days off! But I can't really complain.

Thrifted Sonia Rykiel fringe blazer and studded heels. American Apparel dress. Three pairs of tights.

5:58

2008-12-15T17:37:00.009-05:00

or, Make The Freaking Power Outages Stop. I was going to post this morning, I swear but then the power went out again, and I am so behind on outfits... here's last Friday's.

Wet Seal jacket and lol-iscious gothic cross necklace. Forever 21 v-neck. DIY ripped leggings and Hue tights. Doc Marten boots.

My lips are so pink because I was just at the mall and I tried on lipstick at MAC. I didn't like the color enough to buy it, though, but on Sunday I got some amazing matte red lipstick that I'm dying to try out.

But, the title. We had a practice race today in track, and... well, my previous personal record from spring track was 6:22. So I blew like 24 seconds off! It was so excited because there were five people who were really competing for the four top spots and I wasn't expecting much, but since it was so competitive I just threw myself into it and it was yayness! I tied for second, but I know I'll have to work really hard to keep that spot. But anyway... Victoria slept over Saturday night and we did (what else) a photoshoot that I'll post later.

Ice Ice Baby

2008-12-13T14:07:00.006-05:00

Wow I feel so discombobulated. I don't even know why. But anyway, yesterday was fun. It was our first snow day (or rather, ice day as there was unfortunately no snow involved). I woke up in the morning a bit early with the intention of straightening my hair, but as I turned the switch on my lamp it didn't turn on. Maybe the bulb was dead or... the power was out! And it was. It was quite exhilarating in a weird way to realize that there was no computers, no internet, no house phone, and first and foremost no lights on a pitch black New England morning at 5:45. So I basically read my book, Brisingr, (I know I'm so cool) by flashlight and later candlelight, and to make a long story short we went to the mall because it had power and was near my dad's work. By the time we came home the power was back on in my neighborhood, but the power company left a message saying that some areas wouldn't get power back for two or three days. Wow, that sucks, considering temperatures dropped to 17 degrees F last night. But seeing all the trees looking like this was fun. But Thursday's outfit:

Forever 21 blazer. Target t-shirt. American Apparel dress. Grandmother's mink collar thing. Doc Marten boots.

I realize that I really need to wear more color. I wear everything black and white all the time, gah. BUT at Zara they had this amazing dress that was kind of a blatant knockoff of this. And it was only $35! But, there were several small issues: on both dresses I tried on the slit was ripped several inches higher than it was supposed to be, the seams were falling apart and it just fit terribly. It was way too tight in the hip and there was all this excess fabric in the stomach area. So I didn't get it.

She Wore Crushed Velvet, Jet Black And To The Floor

2008-12-11T06:00:00.008-05:00

If you know what song that's from, you instantly win 1000 pts. And become considerably less cool. C'mon, there has to be some people who went through a brief wannabe faux emo faze?

Wet Seal jacket. Thrifted dress. Payless tights and heels.

I took a lot of pictures, this isn't even all of them. I really have to go get ready....

"Those Are... Running Tights?"

2008-12-09T05:59:00.003-05:00

If you are easily disturbed, you might want to skip over the next image.
I will come for you tooonnight!
H&M jacket. DIY cropped t-shirt and skirt. Nike running leggings (who's cool!). Doc Martens boots.

I couldn't resist wearing my new leggings to school. They're fuzzy on the inside and so comfortable. And they kept my legs warm while running 6 miles in 20 degree weather, not counting wind chill. My hands were a different story.

Stay Warm, Droopy

2008-12-07T07:26:00.006-05:00

There's going to be a high of 25(F) today! And a wind chill of -1.... Brrrr. Last week it was, like, 60. New England weather!

Wet Seal jacket. Target t-shirt. Zara pants. Doc Martens boots.

I love these pants. I think they're dhotis, like less structured versions of the YSL (correct me if I'm wrong), but they're a little dropped crotch, almost like they're several sizes too large, and they start out baggy and get skinny at the bottom. Love! Even though my dad decided to call me droopy while I was wearing them....

It's Snowing!

2008-12-07T07:13:00.005-05:00

It probably won't stick, but SNOW! And on weather.com, there's a special weather statement! Good times, good times. We decorated our Christmas tree yesterday and it seems like winter is finally here. I love winter. It's so beautiful. Even though I don't have the highest cold resistance, I do love skiing! And running when it's snowing is so wonderful (as long as it's not snowing too hard). Now that that's out of the way, we can now focus on my deranged-looking outfit photos.

Thrifted Sonia Rykiel blazer. T-shirt from the Fonda Fair. Mom's old belt. American Apparel leggings. Wet Seal Wedges.

So anyway I finally got around to wearing my "Margiela" fantasy picture t-shirt. I've been too lazy to alter it so I just decided to belt it and wear it with my shiny leggings.

I Like To Talk A Lot

2008-12-05T06:01:00.007-05:00

I actually do look high. I'm not sure why. All that running.

I'm still trying to figure out the lighting.

H&M furry coat. J. Crew shirt. Old Navy leggings. Wet Seal belt. Doc Martens boots.

I just got back from an epic shopping spree. I got:
From Whirlaway
-1 pair Asics running shoes (to be picked up next week when the store receives a shipment; they have this one style that's the only type I'll wear, they're just sooo comfy)
-1 pair Nike cross country spikes
From TJ Maxx, for supahcheap
-1 Nike DryFit longsleeve black top and matching leggings
-1 Reebok longsleeve gray top
-1 pair Northface white leggings
-1 pair Adidas windbreaker-type pants
and I'm totally ready for the winter track season!

You expected something exciting, didn'cha? Well unfortunately it's probably going to be a while before I actually get to shop for actual clothes. Which isn't a bad thing because I need to cut down on my spending. I only buy cheap things, but I tend to buy a lot. And I have basically no source of income. Shopping addict! BUT, at TJ Maxx I did find a pretty decent tote bag to replace my rather embarrassing Hollister tote bag I bought as an idiot freshman. Like, look at this blog post. Was I on crack? Seriously read this post. "I simply must have an abercrombie polo"....XD

Sleep Deprived

2008-12-05T05:57:00.006-05:00

I'm still way behind, since this is Wednesday's outfit. But oh well.
Hahahahaha at my expression.
I wasn't quite ready for the camera to go off....

Thrifted capelet. Old Navy dress. Converse sneakers.

One more day of school and two more practices. Hold on, girl!

I'm An Addict For Dramatics

2008-12-03T05:58:00.005-05:00

Tuesday was definitely the last day of this week that I'm wearing heels. It is track veteran's week. Which means we are being killed. Being super sore from running really hard on Tuesday for the five half-miles on the track, and then on Wednesday having to run a particularly hilly 6-mile? Thanks, coach! I can no longer walk properly. But anyway. Here's what I wore before the first of those epic workouts:

Wet Seal motorcycle jacket and wedges. Target dress and socks. Vintage squirrel-hunting belt.

Wet Seal and Target? Yeah, that pretty much sums things up. Add a dash of redneck, and there we have it.... But anyway I got a super-good deal on the shoes, I got them for $12 with free shipping. I plan to spike them a la Rodarte. If you still want a pair they're on the website for $26.50 (ahaha did you think I was talking about the Christian Louboutins?).

Monday

2008-12-03T05:54:00.006-05:00

I know it's actually Wednesday but this is Monday's outfit. Could this week go any slower?

Twelve by Twelve dress. Skirt made by me. Forever 21 headband. Doc Marten boots.

How Could You Love Me This Way?

2008-12-02T06:22:00.002-05:00

Hello, um, yeah. I haven't posted in a while. I could make excuses about being busy over break and being sick, but the real reason is I'm lazy. And my computers are total pieces of crap. My mom's won't let me get photos from the camera and my dad's is going so so so slow (I'm afraid I downloaded spyware or something, I don't know anything about PCs) and won't let me upload photos to blogger. So instead I shall just link you to this great editorial on foto_decadent which I wish I had the clothes to dress like. GAHH I HATE THIS COMPUTER!!!!!! Stop spazzing out... wtf.... Anyway hopefully things will start working again soon!

You Are A Getaway Car

2008-11-27T06:41:00.009-05:00

Yesterday was only a half day of school, thank god. It was quite painless except for the school pep rally which was really horrible but also mercifully short. The part involving the dirty dancing football players was wholly unnecessary though, not to mention extremely gross because those football players do carry some extra weight which isn't attractive when they're pretending to hump each other. Ugh. It was scarring.

Dress made by me. Forever 21 blouse. Hue tights. Topshop flats.

I got new glasses. I never wore my old ones because I only need them for seeing distance and my vision isn't that bad but I really like these ones so I wore them all day. Unfortunately this was the best picture I got... my surprised face at the pep rally when some creeper freshman with a camera came over to sit on on the sophomore bleachers! jk we love you Red.
Afterwards "The Three Muskateers" went on a "run" and then played on a playground. Again. This time with pictures.

"Dude"

2008-11-26T06:02:00.005-05:00

Is what it looks like I'm saying in this picture.

What do you think of this new location? The background is a bit lighter and the lighting is better but it's hard to get a full body shot. I snap outfit shots like 5 minutes before I leave for school, because due to sports taking them after is not an option. I feel lazy for not having a good location though.

Target blazer and v-neck. Old Navy sliced up leggings. Doc Marten boots.

I had a very weird dream two nights ago. For some reason I was in the Vanderwoodsen's (Van Der Woodsen? Van Derwoodsen?) apartment (if you don't know, watch Gossip Girl) which was apparently on the 30th floor and I ended up handcuffed to a towel rod. No idea. But yeah, so one arm was free and for some reason it made sense to try and pull the fire alarm so someone could find me and let me go. But then the dream changed, and I was on the 3rd floor with my family. The fire alarm was going off, but we had to pack bags full of all the important stuff so it wouldn't get burned in the fire (never mind the fact that I had actually pulled the fire alarm...). Then I realized my friend, Ally, was randomly there and a bunch of my stuff was in her room. I went to it and began desperately piling my shoes into this bag (priorities!).

Then the dream changed. I was with my mom and we had to go into an Aeropostale to hide because the city was being bombed (NO JOKE THE WWII-ERA VIDEOS WE WATCHED IN HISTORY CLASS ARE SCREWING WITH MY MIND). There was very low lighting (come to think of it, the inside of the store was more Abercrombie than Aeropostale) and I decided to shop despite the fact that there was an air strike going on (again, priorities!). I couldn't find anything I liked, which was good because my mom said she didn't want to buy me any more clothes, and I don't know what would have happened next because my stupid alarm woke me up.

Looks Like A Stoner, Walks Like A Turkey

2008-11-25T06:06:00.006-05:00

Lalala I look stoned. But now you can see just how short/straight-across my bangs are.

Forever 21 jacket. Customized Hanes t-shirt. American Apparel dress. H&M leg warmers. Converse sneakers.

Quantum of Solace simply didn't like up to my expectations after seeing Casino Royale. Sigh. Let's go see more action movies, Erika!

P.S. I started a lookbook.nu account! Holla if you want an invite.

One... Singular Sensation!

2008-11-23T15:05:00.000-05:00

I wore this to this art thing and then my school's play, which was actually really good. I wanted to use the hat to dance afterwards, but it was too squishy. Gotta love musicals!

H&M faux fur jacket. Forever 21 tunic. Urban Outfitters pants. Thrifted hat. Minnetonka boots.

You can't really tell but I got my bangs trimmed. They're shorter and blunter now, and might actually be straight across.

Don't Sleep

2008-11-22T06:16:00.004-05:00

The black on black kind of photographed! The flash totally lightened the colors, but oh well. People at school probably thought I was a creep for wearing a bodysuit to school. Oh well. They're used to it.

Thrifted Sonia Rykiel blazer. American Apparel unitard (great word). Steve Madden heels.

Edit: How funny is this? "Watching models off duty is like watching beautiful creatures roam free out of their cages." Um, okay?

Like Sequined Lightning

2008-11-21T05:56:00.006-05:00

Here we have... two days outfits!

H&M furry jacket. Target v-neck. Wet Seal harem pants. Doc Martens boots.

Wet Seal jacket. Gap pullover. DIY bloomers. Target socks. Minnetonka boots.

Yesterday was the cross country end of the year party, and look what my buds and I won!

You can't really see it but it's the three musketeers award. Aww.

Fresh To Def In Moschino

2008-11-19T06:07:00.005-05:00

You've seen what I look like in the morning, now you can see what I look like when I get home from school (after a run of course).

Look how flattering these jeans are! That's because they were probably made by child laborers illegally working the night shift under dim lights somewhere in Indonesia... for people like me who are (well, were) dumb enough to buy fake jeans on ebay.

I kept the cardigan on for the whole day because I chickened out and thought this might be a bit too scandalous for school:

Thrifted cardigan. Camille-style t-shirt that I'm too lazy to finish. American Apparel neon thing. DIY ripped jeans. Jeffrey Campbell oxfords.

Speaking of Childhood Flames, I cannot wait until she posts the pattern for the dropped crotch pants. I got the pants from Wet Seal but they're harem pants, not dropped crotch pants and yes there is a difference (harem pants are flared at the thighs but have normal... crotch-levels and dropped-crotch pants have straight thighs but dropped crotches. Yeah. It took me a while to figure that out...).

Selectivity Isn't My Strong Point

2008-11-18T18:55:00.006-05:00

...which explains why I felt the need to post half the pics Amy took of me. Whatever. You can see the rest here if you so desire. And yes, this is the outfit that I put together in 5 minutes inspired by the unnamed "style icon".

The above one is my favorite, and my profile pic on Facebook.

In Reality It Ain't That Cheap

2008-11-17T17:33:00.007-05:00

It's time for a bang trim.

Erin Fetherston for Target cardigan. Forever 21 v-neck. Skirt made by me. Random white fishnets and gray knee-highs. Jeffrey Campbell oxfords.

This is from Sunday so I'm a little bit behind on the outfit pics. I wore it to go see these storytellers acting out this thing about these two abolitionists. The cool things I do! It was pretty fun though. I'm glad people like the french manicure, it does look nice even though I despise it and I lost one of the nails during the night. Luckily the pack came with extras.

But anyway. Yesterday I slept almost an hour through my alarm, which isn't as bad is it sounds as I usually wake up at 5:45 so I can post (I do have actual reasons I have to do it in the morning) so waking up at 6:40 only had the effect of cutting 10 minutes out of my "get dressed" time. So I just threw together a kind of random thing sort of copying/laughing at the style of certain model/style icon I'm not a huge fan of. But then I'm at my locker, and my friend Amy runs up to me and is like, "I need to take photos of you! Now!" for her digital photography project. So we had an impromptu photoshoot right there. *cough* losers. Apparently her pictures were supposed to be fashion-themed but my outfit really wasn't so... oh well. But I might post them anyway depending on how they come out.

Frenchie

2008-11-17T17:31:00.003-05:00

Hello children. Run away scared.

Hannah's french manicured acrylic fake nails are coming.

Kind of as a laugh I bought a pack of fake nails at CVS. But when I put them on, I was amazed to find 1) they were so so so easy to put on, it took 5 seconds instead of an annoyingly long time like nail polish, and they don't chip, they just pop off sometimes, which is easily fixed (are the commas killing you yet?), 2) it is possible for my hands to look vaguely... clean and nice, and 3) they actually look real, which is kind of a bad thing because that wasn't the point. I wanted crap looking ones so I could laugh. I'm not a weirdo at all. I know french manicures are the epitome of all things tacky and conformist and gross. I mean, Kim Kardasian wears a french manicure. It's so 7th grade (at least my 7th grade. No insults meant to certain stylish 7th graders). So the point is... I currently have longish (not that long but longer than my destroyed fingernails could ever grow) white-tipped perfect nails. It's quite weird. I do love tacky things in moderation, and it's addicting to see my short, cracked, lumpy, dry, damaged fingernails looking all perfect and shiny. Now I'll have to find some that aren't hideous, preferably silver holographic ones. Heck to the yes.

Edit: Wholly unrelated but I just flipped a shit* at the Wet Seal customer service department via email. Well, I told them I was considering never shopping online from them again. OHH! Well it's not my fault their website said two things were in stock but then decided one of them wasn't at the last second. And the other? Well, it's still in stock on the website but out of stock in the email they sent me. What the hell? Wet Seal, you betta send me dis shit or I be realll pissed. What else will I stick spikes on? Oh yeah, your face if you don't send these to me, bitch! Alright, I'm better now.

*Not really, I just wanted to say that.

Young and Stupid

2008-11-15T06:33:00.008-05:00

Martin+Osa sweater. Thrifted cardigan. Wet Seal jeans, necklace, and belt. Forever 21 headband. Converse sneakers.

Have you met the loves of my life?

The random possessed demon is actually my brother.

Haha I love my kitties... anyway my parents are actually probably going to let me get an industrial piercing in my ear. But apparently it takes 4-6 months to heal (!) and the only piercing that takes longer to heal is the belly button. That's kind of bad because you're not allowed to have piercing in track races, but I can hide it behind my hair. It's still probably a bad idea though. But my parents won't let me get it anytime soon so I have plenty of time to talk myself out of it.

Maybe One Day You'll Understand

2008-11-14T05:46:00.012-05:00

Don't you hate it when people say that? Anyway, Erika (her again!) and I got into a whole debate about whether or not I was a hypocrite for wearing this capelet. She then announced to my entire math class that I'm a "bunny-killer". Thanks, meat-eater. I got it in a thrift store.

Thrifted capelet. Forever 21 dress. Old Navy leggings. Wet Seal necklace. Payless heels.

This cape thing is so so warm though! Poor bunnies....

Beating The Dead Horse Into A Pulp

2008-11-13T18:24:00.000-05:00

Sorry about the graphic title. So I hate to jump in to the whole skinny model debate, but thanks to a Fashionista post from a while ago it has been brought to my attention that the TimesOnline has proclaimed that "The Death of Size Zero" is nigh. Well, ignoring the dumb title, it reminded me of the fact that some non-obscenely thin models do actually get work. I also discovered that Sasha Pivovarova had gained weight, and still booked quite a few shows. Now this makes me very happy!

I have to say as a teenage girl the media's influence on myself and my friend's body image is quite obvious. While I'm generally happy with my body at this point, I have friends who aren't despite the fact they are a size 2. While these people don't look at pictures of very thin models every day like I do, they still feel the influence of the pressure to become skinny. People argue that "oh, clothes just look better on thin girls" and "models don't actually influence real people". Um, I beg to differ. Maybe it's just that subconscious "people like seeing people like them" thing, but when I see a picture like this, I can't help but think "yes!" and actually be able to see myself in that outfit (well, this particular outfit is kind of hideous but you know what I mean).

Also cited in the article are Daisy Lowe and Lara Stone.

Doesn't that just make you feel better about yourself? She's wicked hot, and she (kind of) has thighs.

Hm. Lara is still really skinny. But wait! Look at that model behind her! Perspective, people.

I'm obviously not blasting people who are naturally skinny, but so few people actually look like that so it sets unattainable standards. Arguably that's what makes it desirable, but is that a good thing? I don't think so.

Of course, it's annoying to think that you'd have to already have an established reputation as a really thin model or have to come from famous parents to make it, but it's a start.

Also, I'm pretty pissed that people have told Karla she had huge thighs. Uhm, I'll take that personally, thank you. Athletic thighs kick ass! And Karla is so not fat, some people are just really bitchy and probably quite insecure themselves if they feel the need to point that out. Karla isn't even vaguely near being overweight, and how do they think making comments like that makes people who are on the heavier side feel? They're people too, and just because they're not a tiny size doesn't mean they can't like fashion. Alright, end rant.

Everythin' Gon' B R Right

2008-11-11T17:36:00.000-05:00

Edit: I fail epically. But, um, it's fixed now. I hate photobucket (and my ineptness).

H&M fur coat. Target t-shirt. American Apparel bodysuit. Doc Martens boots.

My coolness oozes out and burns you all. I'm so cool, in fact, that in the 15 minutes I was gone outside taking these pictures my mom considered reporting me missing. Well. On a lighter note, this:

I look like I should be a dancer. Except not. I'm blaming this and this. I can't wait to find a way to show it off in it's full glory.

And I Like It

2008-11-09T06:29:00.007-05:00

The first half of the day was spent doing this:

Gotta protect the innocent, y'all:

I seriously ate most of those fries. And I didn't even have to run yesterday. The cross country season is (finally) over, so I might be able to take some better outfit pictures. Might being the operative word. Anywho, the second half of the day was spend doing this:

Forever 21 jacket. Target t-shirt. American Apparel leggings. Thrifted fur headband thing and purse. Converse sneakers.

Well, not doing that exactly, but wearing that and going shopping on Newbury Street. Though my search for good, reasonably priced (i.e. sub-$150... hey, it was for my b-day and it's not my fault boots are so freakin' expensive) over-the-knee boots (or just any good, affordable boots in general) was fruitless, I found some great stuff. Here is my new favorite outfit:

I found nothing at Urban Outfitters (why is everything so expensive?) but at Zara I found these great YSL-esque pants. They also had two different types of dropped-crotch pants (naturally not my size. Sizing at Zara is really erratic in my experience...) and not much else that was interesting. At Second Time Around Vintage, I found this great cardigan with an attached "fur" stole, which was actually Banana Republic (!). The fur color looks sort of weird with my hair, they're too close in color or something. But I still like it. And I couldn't resist grabbing a neon bra thingy at American Apparel. I also got a few other things that I was to lazy to photograph.

Colorphobia

2008-11-07T05:47:00.001-05:00

There must be some sort of reason I'm always in black, white, and every shade of gray. Big yawn.

Wet Seal jacket. Target t-shirt. J. Crew pants. Birthday socks. Topshop flats.

My birthday swag? Fives pairs of socks, some leather gloves, and a pair of earrings. So I "have something to open." That's fine though, since I'm going out to dinner and going shopping on Saturday! I'm looking for boots.

"Do They Still Say 'Sixteen Candles and Never Been Kissed?'"

2008-11-06T05:36:00.006-05:00

I am seriously considering editing my face out of all of these pictures. This is just hideous.

Alice Temperly for Target blouse. Urban Outfitters skinny pants. Forever 21 and Wet Seal jackets. Forever 21 necklace. Converse sneakers.

This was my take on Givenchy.

And yes, yesterday was my b-day, if you were wondering. Hence the title which my nonno (yes, I'm actually part Italian) wrote in his birthday card.

Your Voice Matters

2008-11-04T05:50:00.008-05:00

If you're an American citizen the age of 18 or more, getch yo ass out there and vote! Very preferably for Barack Obama. Considering the fact that I'm turning 16 tomorrow, I can't really vote yet (I voted in my school's mock election!) but if you're old enough and registered (and you are educated about the candidates and intelligent enough to know Obama's not a terrorist). Yep. That's my public service announcement.

Anyway here's what I wore yesterday. I was supposed to wear the t-shirt from my cross country meet but I didn't feel like just wearing it with sweatpants or jeans. So I experimented with layering tights inspired by Susie Bubble and Queen Michelle.

My face dies.

Forever 21 jacket & necklace. Skirt, Eunice's from Korea. H&M skirt (underneath). Target tights (need to rip some big holes to make these more Rodarte-like). Random stockings. Thrifted heels.

And the only really bad photo I took on Friday which kind of shoes my man jeans:

Forever 21 jacket. American Apparel shirt. Jeans from school drama department sale (and they're actually perfect!). Old Navy heels.

Tags and Halloween and Total Randomness

2008-11-02T09:45:00.005-05:00

I've been tagged by my drama love affair, Fantabulistique, and Little Miss Dress Up to list 6 unimportant things that make me feel happy.

1. When my whole XC race of well over 100 people gets lost in the woods for 20 minutes (seriously... it happened yesterday... epic!)

2. Playing with Photobooth on Danielle and Frankie's laptops.

3. Cereal. Seriously, I love cereal and eat it so much, especially Mini Wheats mixed with multigrain Cheerios.

4. Going into Bertucci's and having everyone staring at me (also happened yesterday)

5. Being done with my homework.

6. Exchanging phone numbers with all the freshmenzz on the bus home from an XC meet.

I really mention XC so much. It's kind of my whole social life though, sadly enough. I just realized this list makes me sound really shallow. Oh well. It's early in the morning and I can't really think properly.

I felt like little Jenny Humphrey again at the Halloween dance I snuck (yeah right) into last night. But, it wasn't at my school. And I had to get a guest pass. So, it was obviously sneaking.

If you didn't watch last week's Gossip Girl you probably have no idea what I'm talking about.

Cliff's costume should have been really offensive to me but it wasn't. And Victoria was a gorgeous geisha. Naturally, Tina was a witch*.

My Halloween costume was kind of a creativity fail. It was very last minute, and involved use of parts of my brother's devil from two years.

I also went trick-or-treating. Considering the fact that in a few days I'll be 16, it seems I'm getting a bit old but it was with four other people so I wasn't a loserish loner and it was quite fun.

We're just that cool.

*I love you, Tina!

One day, I might do an actual post.

Edit: Just to clear it up, XC = cross country, as in the sport involving running in the woods. I didn't know what it was until recently either so I shouldn't just assume everyone knows....

Exhibit A

2008-11-01T09:10:00.002-04:00

Taylor Momsen's hair.

Hannah Cheeto's hair.

This was after trick-or-treating, and my hair clip kind of died.

The Weather's So Breezy, Man Why Can't Life Always Be This Easy?

2008-10-30T06:15:00.007-04:00

Happy Halloween, peeps! I finally wore my "hoochie-mama" jeans to school on Wednesday (I'm so far behind, I know).

And I managed to look like a total hipster kiddo. Well, not the pose, but....

Urban Behavior cardigan. Target t-shirt. Zara jeans. Claire's scarf. Converse sneakers. Forever 21 belt and sunglasses (which don't worry, I didn't actually wear on that downcast day...).

Someone suggested I try looking away from the camera. I don't really think that helped. FYI, I don't actually look like that in real life. A better representation of what I actually look like is evidenced in my current Facebook profile pic:

Hello, Frankie and Victoria, me being awkward, bad lighting, and Photobooth! It won't let me make it any smaller... gah. You'll have to click to see the whole thing. But my point is, my face isn't actually that scary.

Just Dance

2008-10-30T05:58:00.007-04:00

First of all, I really hate these shorts. They're not comfortable at all, and way too short. I'm still thinking about it two days later....

Thrifted Sonia Rykiel blazer. American Apparel v-neck. Rogan for Target shorts. Forever 21 socks. Old Navy heels.

I am so busy... I don't even know what I'm going to be for Halloween and we're having a costume run in XC today. Yay.

THE FUSHION

2008-10-28T05:54:00.005-04:00

Now for a collective "aww!"

Anyway this is what I wore yesterday.

Wet Seal jacket. Target dress. Stockings that ripped on their own... but I like them. Doc Martens boots.

I've been feeling so tired in the mornings lately (well, more so than usual). It's weird.

And if anyone knows what the title is, they win a pair. In electric blue. Just kidding.

"I Had A Pair Of Floral Print Leggings In The 90s, But Then I Saw How Ridiculous They Looked On Other People, And I Stopped Wearing Them"

2008-10-27T20:22:00.001-04:00

That's Erika, again. I wonder what she's think of these. I wonder what she'd think of this blog? Haha I don't plan on telling her because I don't think she'd be that interested.

Wet Seal jacket. Forever 21 dress. Target leggings. Doc Marten boots.

My mom's new camera is so beautiful. She won't let me steal it so I'm stuck with the crappy old one. I swear my face doesn't actually look that shiny/red/gross in real life.

I Don't Shine If You Don't Shine

2008-10-26T19:01:00.004-04:00

OMFG! Look wut mah hurr duzz. Sick, right?

Forever 21 sweater (which this Abercrombie loving girl at my school also has... bet she doesn't know it's Balenciaga *instant fashion superiority*). Topshop jodhpurs. Urban Outfitters scarf. Garment District shoes.

Yes, I'm doing that Balenciaga thing again.... It's unbelievable how big these pants are on me. You can't tell in the picture but the waist is HUGE. I love them anyway.

So, exciting thing happened at my school Friday. I was in the bathroom right before 2nd block, and I hear someone saying something over the loudspeaker. It was our school's principal, who only comes on when something serious is going on, like tomorrow is supposed to be "national skip school day" or something. I don't even really know what he looks like (well we have 6 vice principals you'd have to get through first to see him). But anyway, I can't really hear what he's saying. So I chill in the bathroom for a few more minutes before I go back to class. When I get there, my teacher is asking, "Has there ever been a lockdown before?" I was like, WTF, and I asked him what the announcement was. He said no one's allowed to leave the classroom. Oh great. So class continues, kind of as usual, until one kid sees a police guy with a German shepherd walk by our door. At this point, everyone's like "Drug bust!" So yeah, it was a drug bust. Or supposably, it was to prove that no one in our school did drugs while actually in school. Um, they apparently don't know about the designated pot bathroom. Surprisingly, only one arrest was made, a kid who had a bunch of marijuana in his car, and only one person had weed in his locker. I think this is because 10 people got caught dealing/buying last weekend, 6 from my school and funnily enough 3 or so from the local prep school. But then again George Bush went there, so who knows. Well, Victoria and Tina go there too. I'll have to ask.... It was all quite exciting and hilarious. Not really, but yeah, it was. Figures that the bored "rich" kids in my town are huge druggies XD.

Lara Stone

2008-10-26T08:57:00.003-04:00

I just can't get over how beautiful she is.

When my aunt saw her Boss ad she may have said "Gosh, some of the people they allow to be models!" but I think she is so. Amazing. She's definitely not conventionally pretty (or a "classic beauty" as so many models are incorrectly described as... *cough*Erin Wasson*cough*Agyness Deyn*cough*) but that's boring anyway. She makes me wish I had a gap and never got braces. She just... is incredibly gorgeous. You know what I mean?

"Well, Hannah, You're Looking Very Scottish Today"

2008-10-24T06:04:00.007-04:00

Thanks for the quote, Erika. I was thinking more schoolgirl, but whatever.

Alice Temperly for Target blouse. My friend's old Catholic school skirt. Wet Seal jacket. Mom's old belt. Target socks. Jeffrey Campbell shoes.

I called it my awkward belt because it kept coming untied (it doesn't fit around my waist, so I tied it) at the wrong moments, i.e. when I was giving an oral presentation, when I was walking down the hall with my hands full, etc. And then it made a really loud jingly noise when I was retying it. Fun.

In The Weird Light

2008-10-23T05:57:00.004-04:00

It's so dark in the mornings now. Daylight savings time?

Hanes customized t-shirt. Topshop pants. Erin Fetherston for Target cardigan. Payless shoes.

She's Wearing Fishnets!

2008-10-22T06:08:00.006-04:00

I look dead here. Early morning.... Oh and I finally cleaned/finished moving into my room/got a new rug!

Forever 21 jacket. American Apparel tank top. Skirt, sewn by me. Hanes nude fishnets (which you can't really see but look really cool). Hot Topic boots.

I never, uhm, released an official statement about the Teen Vogue contest, but yeah I didn't make it to the top 10. No hard feelings. I'm clearly just too fash for the general public. Anyway, some people made it to the top 10 who deserved it, such as Ali, Grace, Wendy, Tergel, Callie, and my personal fav Ruby. So vote for them!

And yes, I finally got a new (Halloween-themed) header.

Not Your Average Mall Goth

2008-10-21T06:22:00.002-04:00

Featuring my lovers Carine Roitfeld, Daul Kim, Irina Lazareanu, Maryna Linchuk, and Kate Lamphear, plus Lily Donaldson, Natasha Poly, an androgynous man (I think) and more!

Big studs on jacket. Oh my god, love.
I don't think he can see very well. Maybe he wouldn't notice if I stole his clothes....
When wearing head-to-toe black, it's important to mix different textures. Or so the magazine said. I like how she's wearing flats and carrying the heels.
It's Daul Kim. It's awesome. Need I say more?
Nylon says something about a hip pantsuit on it's cover. I bet they have this picture (beats Paris Hilton any day!) And she wearing Docs!
That coat is weird. But awesome. It reminds me of a star. And how much do I love limp white hair that doesn't look like it belongs to a 90-year-old.
Yeah, she just looks awesome. That's why models are models.
Gosh, I really have a leather jacket obsession....
Cute hat. Cute pants. Cute girl.
All black plus her makeup equals awesomeness.

A leather zip skirt. A leather zip skirt. A leather zip skirt. And a black fashion cape!

Yeah, I spent way too much time on Jak & Jil.

I'm Such A Ripoff

2008-10-19T20:17:00.009-04:00

Could it be? No! It couldn't!

Yessss! It's Dolce and Gabbana on the cheap.

Dolce Way:

Hannah Cheeto Way:

Hollister shirt (um, it's old). Thrifted scarf, belt, and tartan skirt. Target socks. Payless shoes.

And yes, my hair is clearly from the 70s when not flat ironed....

Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion Theory

2008-10-19T07:43:00.002-04:00

I love standardized testing. Don't you? Yesterday morning, I took the PSAT. I also took the PSAT last year, and I've taken the SSAT three times (6th, 8th, and 9th grade). I'll probably take the PSAT again next year and then the SAT senior year. I might take it junior year too if I'm allowed to. And that's not to mention all the requisite SAT tutoring... Fun fun fun. And yes, that was sarcasm. And the title is from my chemistry homework. It has to do with figuring out how compounds are shaped or something. The day science ends up on one of those tests will be the day I fail. This was really a pointless rant, but anyway yeah.

So, I got a (much-needed) haircut on Friday. I told him I wanted blunt bangs and my hair dresser did that and more. He thinned out my hair so so much, but that's a good thing so it doesn't look like a triangle (ouch 6th grade...). Well, we'll see what happens when I wash it.

And Friday's outfit:

Target dress. Forever 21 blazer. American Apparel leggings. Minnetonka moccasin boots.

I was wearing it with this awesome studded cuff I got which I took off and left somewhere at school! Stupid stupid stupid. Hopefully I'll get it back. I think I am a legit shopping addict though.

I Like Leather, Unless It's Real

2008-10-18T13:59:00.000-04:00

Or maybe I just can't afford the real thing. Huh. Anyway, here's an old outfit from Tuesday:

I call this the "just got my leg amputated" pose. Seriously, I don't know what I'm doing.

Wet Seal jacket. American Apparel dress. Sheer tights from Building 19. Doc Marten boots.

And the stockings! I put them one in the morning, brand new out of the package, and I took these pictures soon after. But, by the time I get to first block, the right leg has two huge runs in it! So I made a run on the other side to match. That's what I get for buying them for one dollah!

And people seem to think I should get the fake Docs in the previous post. Hmmm... of course, I'm now in love with these.

WTF!?!?

2008-10-17T06:28:00.006-04:00

Is it at Doc Marten? No, it's a $25 "combat boot" from mothereffing GoJane! (Yes, I do kind of censor myself for those who were wondering...) And to add salt to the injury, it's the type I want. Cheap looking "leatherette" (whatever that means)? Of course. But I kind of want it, because I know I don't even have $100 to pay for the real thing... gahh moral dilemma much!

And lol I just realized I combined "insult to the injury" and "salt to the wound"... genius.

P.S. What the fug is this?

DIY Bloomers! Plus Skirt Tutorial

2008-10-16T14:44:00.003-04:00

These are pretty easy to make! So enjoy.

You will need:
-sewing pattern for very simple elastic-waist shorts (I used this one)
-sewing machine (duh)
-about 1 yard of fabric (satin-y fabric looks best)
-3 pieces of elastic; 1/2 inch works well but you might want a smaller width for the leg openings.

What To Do:
1. Cut out the pattern a size or two larger than you would usually, depending on how much poufyness you want. I also cut the inseam of the pattern shorts.
2. Sew the shorts according to the instructions, up to the point where you hem the bottom of the legs.
3. Put the elastic in the leg openings as you did for the waist (make sure it fits tightly enough [but not too tightly] around your thighs).
4. And you're done!

I'm sorry I've been M.I.A. for a few days, I've been sick. I'll add the skirt instructions when I have a computer to use (I'm typing this on my iTouch... so freaking annoying).

Edit:

And now for the skirt!

You will need:
-At least 1 yard of a fabric of your choice (more if you want more volume; the reddish skirt uses 1.5 yards), stiffer fabric works best
-sewing machine
-elastic for the waist

What to do:
1. Cut the fabric lengthwise to the length desired (be sure to account for the hem and the waist!)
2. Sew it into a tube
3. Add the elastic into the waist (this is actually more of a task than it sounds...)
4. Stitch the bottom part up (I did it by hand as to show minimum thread but it looks kind of sloppy so doing it by machine might be better if you're not an experience hand-sewer)
5. And you have a beautiful, voluminous skirt!

2008-10-14T17:10:00.003-04:00

Kiss my Margiela-clad ass.

Haha sorry had to say that... because the picture is so freakin' awesome! And yeah, it's from Jak & Jil.

You Should See Their Faces When They See That This Robot Can Move

2008-10-14T14:06:00.000-04:00

My tights kept falling down like this... it turns out they're supposed to be worn with garters. I don't, um, own any though.

I was considering wearing it with these, but I do too much walking. Um, way to be a fashion editor in training... not.

Forever 21 jacket. Hanes cutoff t-shirt. High-waisted skirt, made by me. Thigh-highs from Building 19. Doc Marten boots. Payless heels.

Jak & Jil

2008-10-13T10:22:00.007-04:00

Feast your eyes!

Wow, I just discovered Jak & Jil, a freaking awesome street style site.

And today is the last day to vote for me in the Teen Vogue contest, so please show you support!

Did I Mention In The Spanish Inquisition We Also Burned Vampires?

2008-10-12T19:03:00.008-04:00

Random line from this Cartoon Network thing my brother got really excited about... yeah. I do look kind of murderous here....

Wet Seal jacket. Forever 21 dress. Payless shoes and tights.

On Saturday night my mom and I went out for Indian, and right next to the restaurant was a Payless! So I dragged my mother in, really looking for these, and instead found these purple ones for just $20 (it's not surprising my local store didn't have the nice ones). Plus lacy tights. And then yesterday I went to Building 19 and while all the carpets there were super fug, I did buy literally five pairs of tights: nude fishnets, white fishnets, black microfishnets, black sheers, and white sheer thigh-highs, for $1 a pop. Fun.

Today is the last day for voting!!!!! So please vote.

The Velvet Dress Chronicles

2008-10-12T07:34:00.006-04:00

When I was moving my room, one of the things I rediscovered was this velvet dress I had thrifted for a Halloween costume back in 7th grade.

That is a super hot photo, with me the goth and my buddy Darth Vader (it's actually Erika, not that most people know who that is!). But anyway, I put it on, somewhat inspired by the post over at Flying Saucer, and it still fit and actually looked pretty decent.

It even had some nice embroidery details on the neckline.

I then realized that I was unused to just throwing a dress on and calling it an outfit, and admittedly I also wanted to hide the, erm, roundness of my stomach at that moment in time. I searched for a blouse to wear over it to no avail, but then I realized duh! The poofy skirt I made! It was very Miu Miu...

...so I figured, why not complete the effect with my bib/fake collar thing.

Thrifted dress. Forever 21 neck thing, headband, and socks. Skirt made by me. Random ballet flats.

I'm not used to dressing this... I don't know, cutely, girlishly? But my style is all over the place so whatever. I got plenty of interesting looks when I wore this to Blinds-To-Go, though.

And later (today, probably?) I'm going to do a post at Nice and Shiny's request of how to make the bloomers (it's pretty easy, really).

Almost Parabolic

2008-10-11T17:27:00.004-04:00

Funniest picture ever, no?

It's easy to forget they're so small.... Whatever, their style is awesome. I would kill for either of their wardrobes.

...I'm The Black Crayon!

2008-10-11T06:14:00.005-04:00

I've been wearing a lot of black and white lately. Is it the lulu effect?

I was actually wearing the bloomers backwards here (early morning, people...) so there was a lot of extra fabric that bunched up and... yeah. Not what it looks like.

Wet Seal jacket and necklace. Hanes t-shirt. Bloomers made by me. Marc Jacobs socks (that are practically tights). Steve Madden heels.

This was clearly an attempt to see how many different kinds of shiny black I could fit into an outfit. Oh, and thanks to Tavi's awesome tribute to underage fashion bloggers, I got my first two mentions (sort of) in print. One was in the New York Observer and the other was on the Teen Vogue fashion blog. Teen Vogue is like my lover. So don't forget to vote!

"little miss 15 year old short shorts bad girl in her daddy's basement"

2008-10-09T17:35:00.003-04:00

Where would we be without anonymous commenters? Anyway, here's what I wore today.

Forever 21 blouse and v-neck. H&M skirt. Wet Seal necklace (which you can't really see). Converse sneakers.

Don't forget to keep voting, there's only a few more days left!

How Much Is Too Much?

2008-10-08T18:36:00.004-04:00

It's no secret that I love Rumi of Fashion Toast and think she is incredibly stylish. However, lately some of her outfits have got me thinking about the line between looking stylishly undressed and, for lack of a better term, like a skank. Exhibit A:

The high-waisted pants deslutify it... not. I'm sorry, Rumi, but please stick to wearing that tank with a bra underneath it. That way it looks sexy, not like you put on your dad's stretched out old wifebeater and forgot underwear. It doesn't even look good. At all. It's just unflattering in a bad way. Worn with the bra or even that mesh bodysuit, I would love this outfit. But I don't want to see that much of you in public, except for the perverts. Who probably went wild over this outfit. I sincerely hope you taped it in place. Just because Erin Wasson did it, doesn't mean you should do it. It looks bad on Erin, too. But we all know how I feel about her. Which brings me to Exhibit B. See how much better it looks with the bra? And compare Rumi to Erin. Which one should be the model? (Hint: It's not the manly one. And I'm not talking about the one with the stubble.)

And here's Exhibit C: I'm not sure what possessed you to wear a extremely thin bra under a mesh bodysuit, but let me tell you it's just... ugh. You, the girl who is as tall as me and at least 15 lbs. lighter, would be the person to rock this if anyone but I think this is strictly a look for the pornos.

Of course, Rumi can wear whatever she pleases and I write this doubting she'll ever read it. But... wait stop, Hannah! I'm not going to apologize for what I've said. I love Rumi, and I'm jealous of her hotness and the fact that she can wear things my 15-year-oldness can't possibly deal with. But I sincerely think she would look better if she covered up slightly more. To end things on a positive note, how much do I love this?
It's still very exposing, but with the fur... gahgahgah. I'm such a hypocrite. I'm a vegetarian who loves fur. I would never buy real fur of course... unless maybe it was thrifted.... But anyway so gorgeous.

"You're Wearing All Gray! How Boring"

2008-10-07T19:14:00.009-04:00

Erika provides her second title quote. I love her commentary on my outfits. But anyway, I randomly decided to wear monochromatic gray today. I wasn't feeling depressed or anything, and it's not really that dark (I love how I feel the need to explain that). I don't know why, just wanted to try it out. It's all gray except for the hair and the shoes, which kind of match.

I felt like the pants belonged in one of those Vogue shoots with a jumping Caroline Trentini. But since there's not a chance of a jump shot with my camera, this will have to do.

Wet Seal jacket (on sale for $13 =O). American Apparel v-neck. Old Navy wide-leg pants. Jeffrey Campbell oxfords.

Yes mother, I'm definitely doing my homework. Pasta dinners are so bomb. In a good way.

Edit: This picture of Sarah Palin for some reason made me sing "ew ew ew" to the tune of "Jingle Bells". Does that mean my sanity's questionable? Or is her hair just really gross?

Hands Up, Fast Up, People Come On

2008-10-06T18:44:00.004-04:00

Yes! There is a great place to put my camera when taking pictures in my new room (so I can snap outfit pics in the morning and not have to bother with putting my clothes and makeup back on after cross country)!

Forever 21 jacket. J. Crew shirt. American Apparel leggings (forget what I said before! I love you! Even if you're legs are different lengths (seriously, wtf?) and you're baggy in random places....). Minnetonka moccasin boots.

I'm adding knee-high boots to my shopping list. I love my Minnetonkas but sometimes you want plainer (and less uncomfortable) ones. Actually, thigh-high flat books should go on there too.

Oh, funny story. So in History Danielle and I were fighting (as usual) and she threw her fuzzy white North Face on my head. So I ran away with it, put it on and refused to take it off. Then I called myself Danielle (this is probs not funny to anyone else but suck it up). So afterwards in the locker room, I decide to steal her Uggs as well. So I put them on and ran to hide in the bathroom. Then I realized that I was wearing real Uggs for the first time in my life and they were actually... I don't know. Well, they were obviously comfy and warm (much more so than the fake ones I wear as slippers) but also... they looked almost good. Almost. They are what they are, fluffy winter boots, but I think the main reason people (myself included) hate them is because they're simply so... popular. And chronically overworn. I wouldn't be surprised if literally half the girls in my school own at least one pair—tall, medium, short, clogs—and they certainly wear them liberally. They're of course overpriced and kind of really annoying at times but... I almost liked them on myself. Weird, right?

Danielle then put on my moccasin boots (she wouldn't put on my leggings though) and commented on how uncomfortable they were. It's true, especially compared to Uggs they're hella uncomfortable. There's this weird pad on the sole which is higher in the middle, they're not lined so they can give really bad ankle blisters and they also have the ability to turn white socks brown. They look awesome, though, so it's all worth it.

Why My Camera Is A Failure At Life

2008-10-05T19:56:00.008-04:00

So this post was supposed to be about how I'm planning on styling this calf-length pleated tartan skirt I thrifted in upstate NY. But it turns out, even with natural and artificial light it is way too dark in my room to photograph dark clothes with this camera. Blah. But these are ones you can kind of see:

The skirt actually had a deep blue and green plaid pattern with bits of red.

Hanes DIY cropped top. Thrifted skirt. Target socks. Steve Madden heels.

Forever 21 jacket. T-shirt from China.

Wet Seal leatherish jacket. Forever 21 socks. Union Bay flats.