edited.

when it comes to clothes, i've always been a fan of clean basics--with a twist. the perfect drapey black t-shirt; a sheer white tank with dropped armholes. no one does re-imagined classics better than alexander wang.

with a neutral palette.
a simple gradient manages to look fresh and new.
a carefully edited selection.
i haven't pared down as much as i'd like, and i haven't gotted *rid* of items not showcased, but i'm trying to nail down my personal style with only a handful of pieces.
what made the cut:
-2 pairs of dark wash skinny denim
-destroyed vintage levi's jean shorts
-2 skirts
-1 black dress
-1 black cardigan
-helmut lang blazer
-several black tops, but only the best (2 from t by alexander wang)
-a few solid picks in the grey family (vpl, twenty8twelve--both thrifted)
-2 maxi dresses, one with short sleeves
-sequined chunky sweater
-silk vest (great layering piece)
-1 white dress
-1 white tank (h&m--cheap to replace when dingy)

causing a scene.

jeffrey campbell is arguably one of the most over-the-top shoe designers. the "lita" shoe is one of his most popular due to its unique shape and almost-impossible-to-find-in-one's-size behavior. they don't make a *ton* of them and very few stores carry them. opt for mail order; these babies are worth it.

part sexy goth (model felice fawn).
part bohemian.
part fashionista.
for my first pair, i opted for completely over-the-top.
with leopard print pony hair.

crimped.

sure, it's a bit 80s. and finding a crimping iron was no easy task. but i love it. the texture, the ridiculous volume, the level at which it turns heads. looks amazing flowing freely or exploding from a ponytail.

gothic strands.
mermaid hair.
peeking out.
yeah, the lavender is still around.

lavender.

having always held corporate-based jobs (catering, valet, starbucks barista), I was never able to express myself with visible tattoos and multi-colored hair. now that i have my first big girl job, i still have to be work appropriate, but it's a nice change to be able to take it a little further.

shades of extensions.
amazing.
lavender icicles.
i had to settle for pravana hair dye due to availability. i used a thimble-full of dye to a full cup of conditioner to dilute the color. only left it on about 60 seconds before rinsing, and it *still* came out this vibrant.
fading nicely, though.

terra firma.

moss takes over anything it can, but in a gentle way. anything but unobtrusive, yet it's rarely frowned upon.
succulents in glass vessels.
forest getaway.
my own tiny terrarium, since i can't be trusted with actual living organisms.
close up.

real vampires don't glitter, just our jewelry does.

amazing crowned skull.
hands in. LOVE the three-finger snake ring.
caged.
bracelets: urban thread, calzatura, nordstrom.
rings: urban outfitters, bcbg (skull), made her think (talon).
my favorites; i keep them close at hand in a hardcover book i hollowed out.

on a softer note.

i love socks. ankle, knee high, thigh high. ribbed, marled. especially when paired with bare legs. it's sexy yet cozy.

the textural contrast.
the tomboy charm.
part high class call girl.
part schoolgirl.



dress, forever 21. socks, uniqlo heattech. shoes, mia (i got them on clearance for less than $20). envelope necklace, juicy couture. crystal bullet necklace, made it mahself.