Smoke Signals

"Don't be blinded by love, or shiny bright bling!"

This was my Valentines Day outfit. I decided to go dark and layered as a satirical play on all the red and pink around me. I usually keep a natural makeup look with just mascara and lip balm, but I decided to offset the dark colors with a pop lip of bright red matte. It's always a good idea to play it safe with makeup and colors when going a bit heavy or highlighting accessories - like I have done here with my rings. It may be hard to choose one or the other but remember you can never be too dressed up, but you certainly can be too made up. Simple hair, bold lip, dark layers with a print (I chose stripes and an ombre knee high) and highlighted accessories. If you keep at least one element of your style simple you can't go wrong.

(Ombre wool knee highs draw the eye up and cut up an otherwise monochrome outfit)

Outfit Breakdown:

Rings: my own collections and finds

Striped 3/4 sleeve: H&M

Sheer tunic: H&M

Pleather Skater skirt: Forever21

ombre socks: H&M

Booties: H&M

Problem Child Problem Kitty

Twin Tuesday was in full effect yesterday as my glorious Bengal Bentley and I had to pose for the irony of my Workshop "Problem Child" t-shirt.

Tying The Knot

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Currently obsessed with tying a knot in my long maxi skirts. Being only 5'1" also serves as an excuse for this really cute and also practical look.

I paired it with studded flats, a men's tee from an Urban Outfitters sample sale and a plaid shirt.

Sometimes skirts can be overpowering in an outfit, but an easy way to play them down and more casual is to pair a band tee or vintage tee with them. 

Flats: Forever21

Skirt: H&M

Shirt: Forever21

Tee: my own

"Save Vinyl" tee shirt stolen BACK  from boyfriend bc I originally got it at Urban's sample sale and forgot and well bc he "doesn't do boatnecks".

Mellow Yellow

Believe it or not I am recovering from a pretty nasty hangover from my birthday celebration hours ago. I couldn't waste this beautiful Sunday though. A high of 70 degrees in October?!?! You really can't beat that.

OTFT BRKDWN:

1. Cut out basic black dress (underneath) - Forever 21

2. Hi-low pleated skirt - Target

3. Jeffrey Campbell moto boots - my own deal from Daffy's

4. Head dress - my own

5. Leather moto jacket - H&M

No light, no light

If I choose specific times of the day to take photos near my bedroom window I naturally get the suns beams in my picture.
I'm pierced and tatted and I love it.
Embrace your uniqueness!

This is a bag I got as a gift for my 21st birthday. It's made from recycled e-waste of old keyboards. Every time I wear it it even sounds klickity klackity like I'm typing.

Belt is Betsey Johnson.

I took my splint off because it doesn't fit through my sleeves! :( It's ok I only have 2 knuckles on the right instead of four. 

I got to sleep in today. I haven't had more than 4 hours of sleep since Thursday. 

I'm also torn between to bang or not to bang. My hair...not Ryan Gosling. That's always an easy decision. 

Skirt: Target

cut out blouse: Forever21

Belt: Forever21

Rings: vintage and street finds

boots: Cooperative by urban outfitters

Paws Up

I found my outfit to be missing some crucial "pop" in detail so I bought these lovelies. I'll have pics of the whole outfit soon, Till then "Meowwwww."

Socks: Target

Good Will Hunting

My favorite ring. An affinity for jewelry that portrays pain ;)

When you're 5'2" knee highs are actually thigh highs sometimes

This is Jay :) aka "Kim Jong Illa" that day in backstock at worked I dubbed him. "Hey Jess, can you see me?"

It's light weather jacket time. At least on this side. Working on the men's team and sometimes unpacking shipment means I got to call dibs on some pieces I feel are perfectly unisex and rarely in an extra small. I'm a firm believer that people do too much camo overkill, guys mostly. When trying to look miilitary chique don't overuse the pattern. It is meant to be a statement pattern on a statement piece. Camo on camo or mixing camo can only lead to yourself becoming a walking parody of Swarchzengeger circa Predator (add mud under eyes for authenticity and for extra hype points) or third world country warlord or rebel drug cartel leader. Your choice. 

I immediately fell in love with this jacket and yes I even plan to do some DIY minor studding to make it a lil my own. I especially adore the detachable hood just as much as I adore my steal on this jacket as well. 60% off original retail price. God I loved my job lately.

I wear outfits on my mood and convenience as well. Just like it is convenient that since my hand is broken I can not properly shave my legs without looking like I got into a fight with a shard of glass. So thigh highs it was today...or knee highs for the fashion industry who magically think women are normally 5'10" and over.

At least it's beginning to turn into autumn, and I can double that as an excuse as well ;)

OTFT BRKDWN:

Camo hooded military jacket: All Son

Striped tee: Forever 21

Plated spike belt: ASOS

Skirt: Target

Boots: Mini Market

Ring: ASOS

Get your Head in Gear

Getting my Nicole Richie on. Bought this amazing headdress for only $13. Seriously fell in love watching Fashion Star and her headbands and outfits.

Seeing RED

I may regret this later but I took off my hand splint to take this picture hence the "dead" limp right hand. I'm getting another xray this Friday, wish me luck! 

I'm in love with these coated red jeans I bought. Originally $78 but purchased for only $31!!! Again employee discounts and a fun company rocks. Everyone kept complimenting me on my jeans. Coated jeans are great for people like myself, the few who don't want to fully dedicate to the pleather or leather look and risk sweaty thighs and uncomfortable ride ups, who just want to still have that great textured look. They fit tight like leather and second skin and make the booty look great I must say. 

In other news, I've given up my bangs. RIP fringe of August.

The weather on the east coast is getting cooler and fall is a comin'! Which means I have no shame in getting girl boners of bringing out my leather jackets and leather booties and layering.

OTFT BRDWN:

Moto cloth sleeve jacket: Forever 21

Gauze print tank: Forever 21

Coated Twig jeans: BDG Urban Outfitters

Wedge boots: Mini Market

Precious Metals

This is my favorite ring given to me by someone forever close to my heart. I found it ironic after going out to a party, getting the admission "Ok" stamp that shortly after I broke my hand... I was definitely not ok.

What Lines Beneath

Target has done it again. These pleated hi-low skirts come in black, teal, and mustard. I felt like broccoli cheddar...mmmmmm. The weather is getting cooler and so are the seasons color trends. Natural colors that mimic autumn are what I'm excited for. Not just because I'm an autumn baby ;)

Skirt: Target $19.99
Tank: Urban Outfitters $18
Bag: Vintage  (mother's)
Belt, necklace, bracelets: forever 21

Turn around bright eyes

Yesterday's outfit of the day. I love showing my back tattoo and love daring lines and cuts.

Outfit Breakdown:

Open back top: Urban Outfitters ($12 on sale)

High waisted back zip shorts: Urban Outfitters ($48)