dark romanticism

these looks made me want to curl up next to the fireplace and recite edgar allen poe over a steaming cup of heavy hot chocolate and fluffy clouds of candle smoke. it's 72 degrees here in california so i decided to lay out by the pool instead.

bloodstain reds, mixing and matching lace with sheer, layers and layers of darkness, off-white blouses, florals against black, combining the femme fatale frill with the masculine blazer, gold vintage jewelry and buckled ankle boots. alexa chung and dree hemingway read herman melville together, decide to have a goth baby and name it taylor momsen. something along those lines.

Guy Bourdin: Ses Films

sex, surrealism, violence, Guy

Christine channels Stella

I would describe my friend Christine's style as "minimalist bohemian chic meet neurotic sporty prep." I use the term "neurotic" loosely - in an endearing, Diane Keaton in tennis whites a la Annie Hall sort of way. This neutralized look from the SS10 Stella McCartney collection provided the inspiration:

(style.com)

For Christine's style, stick with earth tones and choose comfort over eccentricity. Include one or two strong pieces that make a subtle statement, like a bold print or a pocketed skirt. Another idea is to incorporate a signature accessory to compliment most of your looks: a bright scarf, your "lucky" ring, or your favorite platform boots that seem to miraculously fit the hemline of every pair of jeans you own. Shop frugally but splurge on items you just can't live without. Every piece in the set below is less than $50, excluding the extremely necessary Betsey Johnson Betsey Frill Satchel (around $200).

forever21 tank, old navy yellow skirt, brown chiffon tube dress from shopruche.com, forever21elastic skirt, charlotte russe cardi, enzo angiolini sandal, betsey johnson satchel, juicy couture peace ring, aviator glasses from centurynovelty.com

quick picks

3.1 Phillip Lim jacket, Antik Batik blouse, Proenza Shouler skirt, Givenchy sandals, Marc by Marc Jacobs watch

images pulled from net-a-porter.com

after much thought, i've decided that i Will be jumping on the sheer black bandwagon.

Thank you.

left to right: Just Cavalli, Hussein Chalayan, One Vintage Theda, Pucci, K Karl Lagerfeld, Miss Selfridge, Max Mara

I just need a second job, then we'll be set.

job interview with a twist

INCEDE shorts at maruione.jp, marshmallow lace shirt by OldNavy, check cardi at brownsfashion.com, WGACA Vintage Chanel CC Necklace at singer22.com, Falke tights, Lace-Up Shoe Boots at brownsfashion.com, Marc Jacobs aviators

sweetly sinister

Grey Pearl Neck Simple Sweater by Sonia by Sonia Rykiel, Vintage Collection gold plated watch by Marc Jacobs, Greased Lighting Jacket at chickdowntown.com, Etta Vest at Refinery29 Shops, Miu Miu embellished wool crepe skirt, skull ring by Betsey Johnson, slouch boots at ardenb.com

Still not sure how I feel about the vest - I can't really tell if it's navy or black - but everything else...melovez. My heart yearns particularly for the Mius...