Outfit [Aran]

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fox & minx + insane jungle

you can never have too much denim...

A new online shop called Insane Jungle has decided to house and stock some repurposed vintage shorts by yours truly. There's only one of each and every piece is hand painted and studded. So get them in their vintage section while they're there! + pick up a few cool new pieces to add to your closet.

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bye nyc ii: Canadian Tuxedo & Ivy Leagues

I've spent so much time here that I can tell you all the restaurants and what time certain food trucks hit the streets of Broadway and Amsterdam. Lots of walks and wandering, bad food and warm drinks on a freezing day. I disliked it as a school but loved it as a landscape.

Here's a fashion faux-pas (the good ol' Justin Timberlake + Britney Spears days) that recently turned itself around as a trendy fad: denim on denim PLUS the sandals I overused (you'll notice) since all 10 boxes of shoes were packed away a month too early... 

outfit no. 11 [ jules ]

Just a quick outfit detail from last night from Lincoln Center/the Empire Hotel. 

I didn't take many photographs since I was more focused on having a good time. I spent part of the night on the rooftop of the Empire Hotel at the 'Liberty Belle Spectacular' which was a vintage themed party (I just wanted to be comfortable in the heat hence the shorts and top). It was SUPER packed and hot! I enjoyed some great jazz & people watching in all their outfits! Then the other part was spent lying out in Lincoln Center, followed by some late night Thai food. 

Hope everyone enjoyed their Fourth of July (in the US)!

patches

 

 

 

 Waste not, want not

 Never discard even a swatch of fabric if you can. There's always a way to use it!

images via: we heart it, they all hate us, a pair and a spare

 

outfit post 1 [Aran]

What does Mario say in SuperMario?!? DENIM DENIM DENIM!! If you have always lived in SoCal you love denim. I have always loved denim! I remember when I was little I had these bell bottom denim with little sparkles on them, they were my favorite! I was sad when I had to throw them away due to the holes in the jeans. I even have a pair of jeans today that I have had for about 7 years now and they still fit. Yes, a little obsession with jeans, I think so. But you can't blame a girl who has trouble finding jeans because they are never long and slim enough. When wearing denim on denim, people think, Canadian Jumpsuit, but I see it as a casual way of dressing up in spring, with the right pair of shoes and sunglasses. 

Look at them gold shoes that Bambi is wearing, to die for! The Blake Oxfords from BCBG has been my favorite. I saw them when I was interning there and it was love at first sight. 

white fray

   

I've done an achromatic post before, but this is geared more towards white denim. 

 White denim is often a hit or miss because it's not as forgiving on the body and shape/cut/fit is the key. The common misconception is that the the skinnier the fit, the skinnier the wearer may look. This 'rule' does not completely follow with white denim. Sometimes looser in fit is sexier and more appealing to the eye; if you must go tight and skinny (which is totally okay) less revealing of the body is more. 

And believe it or not fashion 'rules' are meant to be broken at one point or another. Timing is just the matter.

Here are a good handful of images of white denim, white apparel, shoes, bags and decor (ghost chairs)!

Outfit post coming soon so hang tight, people

images via: they all hate us, barneys, net-a-porter, ssense, sara, studded hearts, geraldine saglio, zadig and volataire, vogue, elin kling, victoria tornegren, fashiontoast, we heart it, the man repeller