Remember those collages I posted a while back? I have a few more of them, on my fridge. They’re faded from exposure to the sun, but oh well.
I like how they still reflect my style so well, years later.
I want those pyramid stud MaryJanes. And the pink zipper tie.
1.) You know what would be cool? These pink jeggings with zippers sewn onto them. And possibly some extra fabric (black? zebra print? black lace?) inserted into the lower legs to make them flare out. *hatches diabolical pants-punkifying plot*
2.) Gala Darling’s post on getting gorgeous at the party supply store (which brings back memories of the days when I got half my accessories at party stores…and a few at pet stores) led me to Party City’s tiara section, where I found this Monster High Skullette Tiara. I don’t even know what Monster High is, but it’s super-cute.
3.) This morning I read an article in the Metro (great journalism? No. Free? Yes.) about a charity project at BU. They collect pocket change from students in a mailbox, and donate it monthly to different charities. It’s a cool idea, and I’m glad to see that change-collecting still works in the age of credit cards and online shopping. So, huzzah for BU!
I recently came across a coupon I had printed out from when Torrid first opened:
Remember when Torrid was actually alternative?
I love the little cartoon girls representing goth, raver, glam (?), punk, and rockabilly styles. Continue reading
In eleventh grade, my high school Latin class took a trip to the Museum of Fine Arts.
What I remember now isn’t the art or ancient artifacts, but a book I saw in the gift shop: Shiochi Aoki’s Fruits, a compilation of fashion photos from the streets of Tokyo.
Pink tutus! Colorful plastic jewelry! Plaid mixed with leopard print! Parasols! Brightly colored hair! Tiaras! Platform Mary Janes! My punkish teenage self was enraptured.
I loved the over-the-top mixing of styles and cultures. The deconstructing of fashion and putting it back together with a bow on top, a Hello Kitty purse, and ripped fishnets. The glorious, riotous color.
FUZZY PINK LEGWARMERS. That is all.
Years later, I still count Fruits (and its sequel, Fresh Fruits) among my biggest style influences.
Here are a few pictures I’ve taken of the books’ pages; I would have scanned them, but my scanner was in a bad mood. They are just the tip of the fruity iceberg, so if you want more fabulous kawaii and punk and Lolita inspirations, be sure to check out the books.
I don’t know why, but I’ve been feeling monochromatic lately. Here are some pictures of my foray into all-purple:
It’s already mid-summer, but I’m still loving spring-y flowers, butterflies, and birds on everything.
Like this gorgeous butterfly fascinator from Crown and Glory:
