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Showing posts with label red. Show all posts

April 29, 2012

Retro Mini Dress

After painting my nails a bright red, I was in the retro mood, so cinched myself into this (really short) dress. On a hot, NOT windy day, this dress is wonderful, and makes me feel so breezy.
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I love this bag. Every time I wear it I feel instantly cooler and more interesting, probably because I got it at a thrift store for about $5, and that makes me feel great. Great deals are great!
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I curled my hair, parted it to the side, and pinned my bangs into a subtle twist, which is sorta like a very tiny victory roll.
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I've realized I need to start buying more accessories. All I own are earrings! I've been wanting to wear bangles or stacked bracelets, but I don't own any! My plan is to find some cool gold-colored ones at thrift or vintage stores. I think I used to feel intimidated by any non-earring jewelry, but I'm ready to be adventurous!

Dress: F21
Flats: F21
Bag: Thrifted
Nail Polish: Sephora

April 18, 2012

Redo: Red Pants and Vintage Top

Okay guys - I feel like I wear these red pants CONSTANTLY, but the more I wear them, the more they mold to my body, and the more comfortably they fit! Plus, who knows how long (or short) this colored pants trend will last? I want to take full advantage of the trend before it's considered to be old news.
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I featured this same outfit a couple months ago, but I feel this time around I've improved. Plus, I've gained many new followers since then, who may not have seen the original post anyway. So, why is this outfit better, you ask? I'll tell ya:

{ONE}
I caved, and bought some heels, despite the fact that for as long as I can remember, I've held an unspoken vow to never wear heels, except at formal events. This is partially because they can be painful, and partially because I feel self-conscious and conspicuous when I wear them. This self-consciousness is merely a result of my overactive imagination convincing me that everyone is staring at my feet thinking how ridiculous they look, when really they don't give a crap. Sometimes I just don't understand my brain.
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In fact, I look about 10 pounds lighter when I put on these heels. WHO KNEW?! Combine that with really good posture, and I'll never have to go to the gym again. I take that back... exercising is healthy, and I gotta be healthy!

{TWO}
Better photography. I changed my normal physical location, which changed the direction of the light, which actually makes a world of difference. Light is paramount to photography. Crappy light = crappy photo. If you're a frugal person like me, use cheap white poster boards as light reflectors.
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More liberated posing. The more I take pictures of myself, the more comfortable I become, and I'm starting to learn what angles and poses are the most flattering, or at least more fun.
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Pants: F21
Top: BearCat Vintage
Shoes: TJ Maxx
Shades: Aldo
Belt: Target




March 14, 2012

To Tuck or Not To Tuck?

I've decided to do my outfit post slightly differently today, partially because I didn't get any good full-length shots, and partially because I couldn't decide whether to tuck in my shirt or not. What do you think? Should I tuck, or leave it flying free?
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I got this top at forever21 the other day. After trying it on, I noticed there was a hole in the shoulder and I was immediately disappointed, as you rarely can find the exact top in the same size in such a large store. In the end, we couldn't find a duplicate, so I got a discount, and sewed up the hole at home! It was actually much easier than I expected, mending a hole.
Is it just me, or do my eyes look oddly glazed-over in this photo?
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In other news, I got a new lamp for my bedside dresser from target. I love the color of the base and the texture of the shade! It goes really well with my Paris map, and it makes my room feel so much warmer and cozier in the evenings.
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Tell me about your fashion dilemmas or new purchases!

February 10, 2012

Red Pants & Vintage Floral Top

This season, I think colored pants are they best thing to ever happen, ever. Because of this, I got myself a pair of skinny red pants from forever 21 (around 25 bucks). Just wearing colored pants with any old tee makes your outfit instantaneously cool. Add a scarf, some sandals, and a pair of shades, and you'll look like a real California/Long Beach native.

Today, however, I wanted to showcase this adorable vintage floral top I bought from - you'll never guess - my school campus. There's one part of campus where vendors set up stalls and sell their goods, and when Bear Cat vintage set up shop, I was pleasantly surprised! They are by far the coolest stall to ever be on campus. I got this top for only $12 and had a great time browsing through their other stuff. They have an Etsy, but you can also find them in Long Beach.

I'm SO envious of people with long hair who are capable of throwing their hair into a high hipster bun. My hair is just short and thin and sad! So, I attempted a tiny little bun with bangs, inspired by Brigitte Bardot(sort of) and this video tutorial: Short Hair Ballerina Bun


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Top: Thrifted from BearCat on school campus
Pants: Forever 21
Cardi: Target
Flats: Forever 21
Belt: Forever 21

Want to visit Bear Cat? Here's their address:
bear cat l.a.
2225 East Broadway
Long Beach, CA, 90803
562 437-3709
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