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.

body armor.

"nothing shocks them anymore."

miss sevigny.
suited up dressform.
cascade.
always beautiful.



tights and shirt, uniqlo. cutoffs, ruehl. boots, forever 21 (yes, really--and it blows my mind how much i love these). body armor, asos.

ceramic taxidermy.

i've always had an interest in older, unique pieces. i don't like modern; i don't like art deco. my obsession with rare finds tends to parlay into an almost gothic side in my home decor.

love this bathroom. the freestanding tub, the brick walls, the exposed rafters. the antlers are such an unexpected twist and help pull together the urban lodge feel.
an ostrich. on the wall. insane.
i picked up this little guy at zgallerie.
super soft sheepskin area rug i have at the foot of my bed.
sitting room.

i'm still adding pieces here and there. blogger love maegan has an excellent post of her southwest take on the skulls-as-wall-hangings. restoration hardware has some gorgeous items, though a bit out of my price range. on my next trip to new york, i will definitely be revisiting the evolution store for their amazing selection of fossils, skulls (real and replica), taxidermy, etc. it's pretty touristy but cool nonetheless.

purple haze.

i've been wearing 'kelly' by zoya 24/7 lately. the smoked out grey-purple is the perfect chic-yet-edgy shade.

like this draped tee.
it evokes the electricity of heat lightning.
of early morning fog.
this is one of my favorite shirts of all time. it used to be white but i wore it so much it became a dingy white. so i dyed it with a mix of purple and black RIT dye. and now i wear it more than ever.
the front is basic and almost boxy, but the back has a deep cowl. sexy and unexpected.
shirt, t by alexander wang. pants, zara. shoes, michael kors (over 5" and actually easy to walk in). bag, marc by marc jacobs (i have carried this bag a *lot* over the last 3 years and it just looks better the more beat up it gets).