21 May 2012
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15 May 2012
Got my first tattoo on Sunday. Remembering the where and when will be very easy- Mother's Tattoo on Mother's Day. Had chocolate gelato at Europa's beforehand to raise my blood sugar and calm my nerves, and French music was playing in the background as it was being put on me. No one else was there and no following appointments, so it was a very calm atmosphere. Chris, thank you for being so kind and taking the time to get it just how I wanted it. And much love to my man, for being there to support me. I could not have asked for a better first time :)
It may not look like much but I love it. A very simple but effective reminder that He is always with me.
It may not look like much but I love it. A very simple but effective reminder that He is always with me.
09 May 2012
Today's Art Nouveau class took place at the Archives & Rare Books Library- no lesson, just looking at badass books that are extremely rare and/or worth A LOT of money. To avoid being a ridiculously long entry, I'm only including my favorites.
Minding the Store (1974), a memoir written by Stanley Marcus of Neiman Marcus . So small! I saw it off to the side and just had to take a look. This is #72 of only 500 copies made.
The Savoy (1896), art by Aubrey Beardsley . Got to see this and his yellow books.
My personal favorite- Barry Moser's Pennyroyal Caxton Bible (Old and New Testaments, published 1999). Gorgeous, aren't they? I would buy them if I could afford it, but I think I'd rather get a new car instead. They are $10,000 each. Crazy! For more info, visit Barry Moser & Pennyroyal Press or view the Pennyroyal Caxton Bible Prospectus.
08 May 2012
My top favorites from The Met Gala, in descending order- except for Emma, she's in her own category haha. Heard only certain people were allowed to wear Prada, which I thought was funny because most of the ones permitted are people I find rather boring.
Marion Cotillard in Christian Dior
Solange Knowles in Rachel Roy
Jessica Biel in Prada
Last but not least, Emma Stone in Lanvin. SO adorable!
Images via Fashionologie (Jessica, Marion) and NY Mag (Emma, Solange).
Elsa Schiaparelli's 12 Commandments for Women
Written in 1954, these are still great rules to live/shop by. I especially like numbers 1, 8, 9, and 12.
1. Since most women do not know themselves, they should try to do so.
2. A woman who buys an expensive dress and changes it, often with disastrous result, is extravagant and foolish.
3. Most women (and men) are colour-blind. They should ask for suggestions.
3. Most women (and men) are colour-blind. They should ask for suggestions.
4. Remember, 20 percent of women have inferiority complexes, 70 percent have illusions.
5. Ninety percent are afraid of being conspicuous, and of what people will say. So they buy a gray suit. They should dare to be different.
6. Women should listen and ask for competent criticism and advice.
7. They should choose their clothes alone or in the company of a man.
8. They should never shop with another woman, who sometimes consciously, and often unconsciously, is apt to be jealous.
9. She should buy little and only of the best or the cheapest.
10. Never fit a dress to the body, but train the body to fit the dress.
11. A woman should buy mostly in one place where she is known and respected, and not rush around trying every new fad.
12. And she should pay her bills.
5. Ninety percent are afraid of being conspicuous, and of what people will say. So they buy a gray suit. They should dare to be different.
6. Women should listen and ask for competent criticism and advice.
7. They should choose their clothes alone or in the company of a man.
8. They should never shop with another woman, who sometimes consciously, and often unconsciously, is apt to be jealous.
9. She should buy little and only of the best or the cheapest.
10. Never fit a dress to the body, but train the body to fit the dress.
11. A woman should buy mostly in one place where she is known and respected, and not rush around trying every new fad.
12. And she should pay her bills.
via Racked National.
06 May 2012
After scouring the internet for weeks for one, I finally found my minimal, white envelope clutch- not online but at this great consignment shop in Covington. It's called Julie's Inspiration Consignment Shoppe and they specialize in vintage. They have an amazeballs selection of 1950s-60s dresses.
Crazy that I only found out about this place today, seeing as how I have dinner down there every week! Just when I'd lost hope in local shopping. I'll be sure to take some photos the next time I go. I was just so excited while I was there that it didn't even occur to me. For now the photos of my finds will have to do. Love how the clutch has a reptile texture. I also got a white beaded bracelet. Thought it would go awesome with a sporty black or grey watch and colorful friendship bracelets...or as The Man Repeller would say, an "Arm Party."
Like Mustard Seed on Ludlow, which is more secondhand designer, they have really high standards. Yes you pay a little more than thrifting, but the prices are great. The clutch was only $15 and the bracelet $3. While I don't mind looking through piles of nonsense, sometimes it's nice to have an already filtered selection.
Like Mustard Seed on Ludlow, which is more secondhand designer, they have really high standards. Yes you pay a little more than thrifting, but the prices are great. The clutch was only $15 and the bracelet $3. While I don't mind looking through piles of nonsense, sometimes it's nice to have an already filtered selection.
P.S. Today's outfit. Wearing my mom's old denim vest again.
vest: vintage
silk/linen sweater : J. Crew
skirt: T by Alexander Wang
03 May 2012
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