working on my portfolio...

...and thinking about stop motion.

Have you guys seen these: Her Morning Elegance and The PEN Story? Amazing stuff.

Anyway, working on my design portfolio is super tiring. Right now, it's a bit of a hot mess, but I'll post something when I have something to post.

For now, dream about lemonade and strawberries!!!

Now Reading: The Survival of the Prettiest by Nancy Etcoff.

(This is a FASCINATING look at how beauty shapes our world. Is life better if you look more symmetrical? Why do guys like blondes? I'm totally advertising obnoxiously now, but seriously, GO READ!)

heh.

It's been a while...

I'm in the process of cleaning my bookmarks folder... there are literally hundreds of links in it.

So I thought it would be fitting to have a nice long... and I mean LONG... links post. Just to get back into the drive of things...

lawlz.

dutch people dream of the strangest but coolest designs

so I have never liked pop-tarts... but these look enticing...

politics for dummies

some of these are definitely going on my bucket list.. heehee

cute and easy to make!

not too sure what's going on because it's all to blurryyy

this is so inspiring and incredible... I really want to try something like this...

one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen

fashion photography om nom nom

who DOESN'T love P.S.?

have always wanted to travel the world...

looove colors

dream on.

good ol' sartorialist and fashion

need to find a picture? do it this way.

wear a palette.

this is always a fascinating look at identity and profiling

... Anyway I'm going to stop now.

Time to finish organzing.

Now Playing: Hey Soul Sister - Train

Now Reading: The World Without Us - Alan Weisman

pianos tinkle at twilight

i am an embarrassment to myself.

heh.

Hello.. long lost blog. And blog readers.

...I am ashamed. No real explanation for this awful hiatus except... life. School. College... laziness....

Yes. Terrible.

Anyway: an update.

College admission results are starting to come in... It's strange. I feel like I'm supposed to be feeling really happy or excited... but it's mostly apathy. Shouldn't the brink of a new kind of life have some sort of thrill in it? Maybe it's because I'm still waiting on my top choice colleges.

Thinking about not leaving California but I still don't think that's really right for me. I want to do something different... get out of the California mentality for a bit. And I think being on the east coast will really challenge me to do more with myself.

We'll see after all of the decisions come in.

Let's see.. what else. School. Has been pretty lawl. I'm not really working hard in anything now except... Government and U.S. history... and... art. Hahaha... but plenty of work on clubs and such.

People-wise, I've been doing pretty well. Hanging out with friends and just having fun. I'm going to miss high school. Well.. some of it.

Turned 18.. nothing new. Should go get my ears pierced again.

AND... currently obsessed with VERONICA MARS. It's sharp, smart, funny, and pretty interesting. Plus... Logan Echolls.. love.

Went to Boiling Crab yesterday.. it was really good. Messy, a bit overrated, but good. Thank you Jessica Lin!

End rambling.

One of my new favorite blogs: http://luxirare.com/. So inspiring and beautiful. The photography is stunning. I wish I had the drive and creativity to just... do all this stuff. The crayon post heart.

More to come. Promise.

Dream, my darlings:

credit: Anna Inghardt's photostream

Now Playing: Change Me - Keri Hilson ft. Akon

failz

I have attempted to post at least 4 times.. but either internet would crash or I would be overwhelmed with other things and fail to post. TOO MANY THINGS GOING ON.

So. This is just a reassurance that I WILL BE BACK (hopefully tomorrow) with a looong post about everything that is going on plus a ton of fashion tidbits.

Apologies for the inactivity...

and...
THIS IS WAY TOO COOL. I WANT TO MAKE WHATEVER SHE IS WEARING.

Now Playing: I See You - Leona Lewis
(your love shines the way into paradise..)

sheets of rain

from j. crew (brasspetal.blogger.com)

Skewl. I wish I could have strutted around school like this when I was 6. Sadly, I was stranded in the land of baggy overalls and misguided fashion sense. Ah, childhood.

But seriously. Cuffed shorts, mini green bowtie, and flower crammed in a beltloop? Too good.

On another note, it's been raining like freaking crazy. I know I've said this already but AHHH it's rare in Southern California. And did you guys all know... all music sounds better in the rain. I've been just sitting in my car listening to music and dreaming of the future. And the rain looks so pretty on the streets... like flat sheets of it just curtaining on the gravel. Love.



This cracked me up.



More pictures from yesterday's lookbook requested...
so...

(I'll make them smaller so I feel less egotistical...) This was a good photoshoot. Rare.



... I was going to post some fashion editorials I loved but... kind of meh now. Tomorrow. Promise. Along with some etsy features.

Smile, darlings.


Now Playing: Everybody in Love - JLS
(EVERYBODY IN LOVE.. GO PUT YOUR HANDS UP~! <3)

the sun shot through the rain

uhm.
Not too much to say... as you can tell from the lack of posts recently.
Saw my first horror movie yesterday... it wasn't that bad. What better way to watch a horror movie than squished between someof your favorite people, and under the warm fuzzy covers?

:)

Hummm...
So I want to start writing again. I haven't in really QUITE a while... like half a year. So. I've got something in my head... thinking about it. It will someday show up in here.

Intriguing, black, punk, and beautiful. Need to DIY this:
from: JAK & JIL

Lookbook posts coming soon!

Now Playing: Disguise - Lene Marlin
(Have you ever felt some kind, of emptiness inside...?)

lusting sheer cotton

An actual fashion post instead of a random photo vomit post.

DESIGNER: Therese Rawsthorne

I stumbled upon her line a couple days and have been meaning to write about her. Because she. is. amazing.

I love how her clothing has this modern, very strong look, yet is also carelessly feminine. The use of natural, plain colors in soft textures and folds in not anything particularily new I suppose, but the way Therese Rawsthorne renders her ideas into clothing is truly very elegant. However, the undone, supposedly careless look of all her work gives an impression of effortless ease. Her work is a great study in contrasts.





all photos: thereserawsthorne.com

Love the last two especially... the slightly sheer cotton tumbling off the model's frame. Gorgeous. And then the seductive bustier with the weekend sweater look. Love.

Therese is a relatively new designer, putting on her first fashion show in April 2009. I'm definitely expecting great things from her in the future.





Time to ramble about my life...

School is alright. Barely any homework except for APUSH... and I just am TOO GOOD at wasting time. I'm working on that... trying to work on my blog and fashion and etsy stuff. Scholarships too... Plenty to do. Siz hours in front of a computer doing god knows what is NOT GOOD.

Pretty excited for second semester. Time to leave behind all of the crap from previous semesters, and just... remember the people who really matter, the people I will really miss when I leave. There isn't much time left and I really want to make use of every second. I can't wait for just a lot of time with friends, one-on-one yogurt dates, or ice cream runs, or coffee breaks. Yes, I'm quite a foodie. Hopefully enough people will be free enough so that I have people to hang out with.

I will miss high school. But I think I'm ready to leave.

Speaking of food... have gained quite a few lbs. No idea why... maybe stress? (at what?) Emma and I are embarking on a serious exercise regime so we should be good.

Sunbursts are so pretty.

Anyway, painted my nails a firetruck red... I'm going to take that as a sign for more cheeriness and laughter to come. Cheers to a new year everyone.





Now Playing: Holiday - Hillary Duff... reminiscent of last year...

(Where did you go oh where did you go...?)

tomorrow, fall faster towards me

Three hour naps are perhaps not the best nor most productive way to spend the night. This is something to keep in mind.

AHH... sometimes it's important to be patient, shut up, and bite your mouth. Lesson learned.

Anyway, first semester is drawing to a close. I can't wait to spend some time with myself and friends and such. There will finally be time for me work on stuff I love to do ... like my fail etsy and this blog. I keep telling myself, only 6 months. Only 6 months. I can't wait.

The sunrises and sunsets have been beautiful these few days. It's the most calming, seductive part of my day. I would marry the sky if I could.

Inspiration for the next 6 months: (random photos I've saved over the last... year or so)




Now Playing: King and Queens - 30 Seconds to Mars
I've been just throwing this song on repeat for the past week. The vocals are beautiful.

moar links <3

I have been having really bad dreams. Maybe I should try this.

Always love love love JAK&JIL but look at this inspiring photo. Humm I wanna make that.

Ecofriendly Art. God... really want to try this too.

A study in individuality and uniformity.

Reminder to self: Keep Calm and Ride On.

Have been having hot chocolate twice a day to nurse my melancholy mood. This would most definitely cheer me up.

Oh, this is so gorgeous...

It's time for some FAT KNITS.

I'm amused.

This post was done at the same time as this one. We raced to see who could come up with the best 10 links. (I win.)

links

I haven't done this in a while, but here are some goodies for all you lovely dearies.



I want to go somewhere cold just to see people like this.

Inspiring.

The best way to mend a booboo, besides a kiss.

Knock yourself out.

People really are creative.

Amazing, cute, and quite a dilemma.

Black and beautiful figures.

Would you like to live in these?

How to be invisible.

:)

I want.

Short list, but that's all for today. Must really work on those college apps...!!!

corsets

There is something so seductive and beautiful about corsets. And it's really incredible how the form allows for so much creativity. There are SO MANY looks corsets can achieve... I actually think I just have a secret love for bust detailing. One of my projects to do before I die is to make a corset. These are so inspiring and amazing. Some designs to lust after:

Paul and Joe
cute and fresh... a girlish twist on the corset

Tuleh
super sweet and kind of reminds me of porcelain

Rue du Mail
i love how this is a reminiscent of a suit... corset + suit= amazing

Dior
strong and beautiful, love the vintage detailing

unknown
contrast between the small tighter bust area with the voluminous ruffles

Yves St. Laurent
hot. want one.

Peter Jensen
looks like denim. denim ruffles on a corset? lovely. good combination of textures and surprisingly unique. love the golf/sporty mood

Carmen Marc Valvo
subtle scalloped edges on netted lace corset, great contrast to loose gold pants

Isaac Mizrahi
adorable

Thakoon Panichgul
love the unusual print, a fresh take on a piece usually made with lace, leather

Antonio Berardi
sheer fabric sprinkled with sequins, seductive and glamorous

Bottega Veneta
relaxed, clean, crisp. a corset in the cleanest form

Dolce and Gabbana

classy shape, gold, nice fabric texture

all pictures via: fashion moment

inspire me

Just some pictures that inspired me... I should work on college apps or something blah...


totally gorgeous lingerie
i definitely want... would be amazing in black paired with sheer tops
anyone know a good place to get sheer/lace bras?

rocker and amazing

sexy and seductive

i love how its victorian and modern at the same time
the ruffles are dainty and beautiful

THIS is AWESOME. definitely a DIY idea for the future....



from where the wild things are.... LOOK AT THAT SKIRT!!! WANT!

gorgg

i love this... it's at once cute, hippie-like, and sexy
DIY project for the future :)

pictures from: fashiontoast | atsuii

summer polyvore time!

I haven't done this in forever, so it's officially time for some lusting.

My wist list... as of this hour. I'm sure it will expand in due time.

today will be the day we REACH THE SKY~! by jasjasjas featuring Carvela shoes

Click for more info.

1. Yellow sneakers. The epitome of SUMMER FUN.
2. Jewel and bauble encrusted. My favorite: so fun and pretty.
3. Quirky, weird, Japanese, sandals = instant love.
4. Can never have too many strappy brown sandals. They match everything. And I love this burnt shade of orange/brown.
5. Sweet cream flats with pretty cutouts. Cute for sundresses and shorts. I think I would string some plum colored satin ribbon through the holes for an ankle tie.
6. Sky blue loafers!! I want a boat to wear these on, but I think I'll settle for a stroll along the beach.
7. The purple is so pretty and I LOVE the criscrossing laces.
8. Look at those awesome studs. I really like how they are really small and just look ... psrinkled on.
9. Coral flats with a bow. So sweet and summery.
10. Love the dark teal, cutouts, and adorable little balls.
11. Love the cutouts on these sneakers. Plus, they are kind of obnoxiously bright. <3
12. White sneakers with a semi high top. Perfect and very old school.
13. Pretty color, and I love the detailing on the heel part.

Summer Dresses by jasjasjas featuring Vanessa Bruno

1. Those sheer fabric ruffles are really beautiful. It's so simple and elegant and FUN. I want to to make this.
2. The colors remind me of sorbet. :)
3. I don't know, I liked the way the colors faded into each other. Plus, it's cute.
4. FLORAL FLORAL FLORAL!! The colors are really fresh and vibrant on this one. I love floral dresses. They are the epitome of running around in meadows during the summer.
5. Simple t-shirt inspired shirt. Good for lazy simple days.
6. For a bit, I looked at this. At first, it kind of struck me as shapeless and boring... but I don't know. Now it seems really pretty in a very understated way. I think it would be important to wear this one right though.
7. Raspberry and ruffles. Sounds like some kind of truffle. :) I love it. It looks like it would be so much to swish around your legs.

fashion photography

Magazine: Marie Claire Italia March 2009
Editorial: Trancoso – Brasile 20/11/2008
Photographer: David Bellemere
Models: Tiiu Kuik & Michelle Buswell



Vogue Italia January 2009
Photo: Bruce Weber




Rinko Kikuchi
Magazine:i-D April 2008
Photographer: Matt Jones
photo by Neil Kirk
Marie Claire 2008
Gary: [GLWood + TheGLFactory Photography]


all photos:
http://community.livejournal.com/foto_decadent/