New Year's Resolution

Firstly, I've come back! Yay! I've been so busy, and now, since it's winter break, I feel so free it's unbelievable.

Well, with a new year (and new decade) comes new inspiration. I think recently, I've become really dark or whatnot. Now, I'm drifting towards androgynist-- as in oxford shirts, cut-offs, etc. I also like the idea of adding a classic touch: red lipstick, feminine jewelry. Here's my inspiration for the next year.

I'll be posting an end of the year playlist by the end of this week. Hope everyone enjoyed their holiday!

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When your bird is broken, will it weigh you down?

I don't think my style can be more properly epitomized in 3 photos. I definitely need to invest in more oxford shirts and when spring arrives, more denim shorts. The black tights ordeal is already covered. Oh, and I need the red lipstick too!

So, yeah, who has kind of disappeared off the face of the earth? Me! I've been overwhelmingly busy with school and Fall Play (it opens in 5 days!). And my grades are straight B's...with one roundable A (in my hardest class, what the heck). So, another unexpected hiatus might soon come.

But, I'll comment everyone back, and thanks for still reading. Since yesterday, which was the first time I checked my site in forever, I have had 200 views. Really? Wow!

Please keep checking back. I am very much alive. Just deprived of sleep.

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P.S. I love you.

P.S. I Love You...a great song (click here) and a horrendous movie.

But, yet, it's also my declaration of love to Proenza Schouler's Lazaro Hernandez and Jack McCollough for their AMAZING S/S 10 collection. Aren't I just that brilliantly, IQ 150-clever for that name?


But, WAIT! It has color? Tye-dyes? Multiple colors way out of the spectrum? And Gin, you like this? I mean, let's put this bluntly and in all caps: IT'S THE TOTAL OPPOSITE OF ME.


But, just look at how interesting this collection is. It's rebellious and cool at the same time. Plus, the sunglasses are out of this world. Don't we all need a break from Ray-Bans at some point?


The collection has a mix of tribal accessories (how L.V. S/S 09), a large cube of acid, and a whole lot of relaxation. I made fun of my Civics teacher for wearing his jacket around his waist intentionally on a field trip once (yes, I can be cruel with lack of sleep). But, here, it's just so...cool.


Even though the white dresses borderlined straight-jackets (I'm not scaring off the human race by posting them), I give a standing ovation for P.S. I have never been so wowed by their collection. Just amazing.

By the way, changing the playlist. I don't think you can listen to "Run Run Run" so many times without having to run away.

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I die.

It's Fashion Week. Therefore, I must speak Rachel Zoe-ese, obviously. Duh. Of course.

Really enjoyed Erin Wasson's collection. Except I live in New England. Cold. Most of the time. And my body's not that much of a wonderland. I feel so uncomfortable showing off my abs like Freja in the first look. But, otherwise, super fantastic. (And Irina's pixie cut? Kind of sorta AWESOME.)

When I first saw this, I almost screamed. I LOVE! J'DORE! ME ENCANTA! (Sorry Spanish speakers, can't do the upside down exclamation point.) I'm wearing this to prom, enough said. Or if I suddenly get invited to some chic event in place of an awful school dance, then yes. (I hate dances.)

On my old blog, City Chic Please, I wrote a love letter to David Neville and Marcus Wainwright. Yet again, they have read my mind. They design so much to my aesthetic, it's creepy. I would write another love letter, but that would be really overdoing it. (Oh, if you want to read my former love letter, click here.)

Please bound and gag the tacky beach setting. But, the clothes were really awesome. Not as great as the S/S 09 lookbook with Kirsten Dunst. I still liked this collection though.

Will. Wear. This. Outfit. AH! This wasn't my favorite A.Wang collection (I'm a big fan of his early collections), but I loved the whole twisted Americana feel to this one. And I will put my hair in a braid sometime soon. Kind hard---my hair's curly. But, the battle will be on!

I've been so busy lately from school/fall play (director! whoohoo!)/family stuff that I'm pretty much collapsing from stress...hence me being a week late on this blog post. Just as a warning, it might take as long for the next post too.

And Brit, if you're reading this, I will forever miss NYC Art Style. RIP

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The Boy

Now, here are the inspirations:

Here's the result:

Elizabeth and James blazer, Urban Outfitters glasses, Steven Alan shirt, Topshop hat, Stella McCartney trousers, Topshop shoes

So, lately, I've been watching a LOT of Harold Lloyd films (*points to man above*). And yes, they're mostly silent. But, he was a famous silent actor in the '20s and starred in a lot of "talkies" after its creation. But, really, the films are fantastic. I just love them. My favorite is The Freshman, which is so adorable. And I love Joblyna Ralston, who starred with Lloyd in many of his films, including The Freshman.

But, Harold Lloyd basically was the inspiration for this. I also thought of someone reading a newspaper, like the picture above. I would have added some issue of NYT or something, but nah, it's good just the way it is.

Also, if you guys want to watch a clip of The Freshman, click here: x.

I'd like to thank you all for the wonderful comments! 8...wow! I'm getting a lot of readers, haha. Thank you so much...

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Edit: I found this fantastic blog post about a girl who used to be pen pals with John Hughes. This really opened my eyes about how much greater he actually was and made me miss him more than I really do. RIP John Hughes. Click here to read.

The Cool Kids

Bob Dylan & George Harrison; Neal Cassady & Jack Kerouac; the Lisbon Sisters; Rick Owens; Iggy Pop; and Julian Casablancas

You know how some people ask, "If you could invite so-many people to dinner, who would it be?"

This would be my answer.

So, this is really steering away from "fashion blog" per say. But, I've lost total inspiration, for now. Stick around and there will be a...turn around, I guess.

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Looking Ahead

So, I'm kind of preparing myself for junior year, which obviously is a stressful year. I am reading a ton of history books for my IB course, and I'm already looking at colleges. But, really, for now, that doesn't matter. I'm not even in the school building itself yet. Maybe I should stress about my wardrobe for now. Here's some inspiration and some pieces I want.












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The Day They Invented Champagne...

Gigi is one of my favorite movies (dare to say my favorite musical), and I had the pleasure to see it again today on TCM. The setting in 1890s Paris is so magical, and it has definitely been a fashion inspiration to me lately. I mean, look at these Cecil Beaton costumes! They're fantastic!

Oh, and new playlist! Yay! I needed to include more Smiths in my blog, if you know what I mean.

Wait a second! THIS IS MY 50th POST! Go me! Haha, thanks for all the support, you guys! Let's hope this blog survives another 50 posts.

No more shackles.

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Stand By Me movie poster, Rayban Clubmaster sunglasses, Diana F+ camera and 120 mm film, Blank studded cut-off shorts, Antik Batik sandals, Chloe Heloise bag, On The Road by Jack Kerouac, Moleskine journal, Poupee de Son- France Gall, vintage headphones, Vanessa Bruno Athe t-shirt, Pamela Love necklace

Freedom

I love this look. I would wear the sweater over a black tank dress with Rodarte studded boots. What a divine outfit...

I'm done with finals, did my SAT World History this morning, and only have 6 more days until the last day of school. It's basically a pointless 4 days of school then a move-up day.

But, basically, I'm free!!

Oh, how do you like the new layout? I might change the posts back to 3 a page again. And if you don't know those two guys in the picture, that's Bob Dylan and George Harrison. They're basically my two favorite musical people ever. You should definitely check out their duets from Concert for Bangladesh.

PS: Brit, darling, I can't comment your posts! I have no idea, but there's no comment box! I thought I would like to tell you that. <3

inspiron

Hey everyone. Sorry for the lack of updates. I'm really busy with school. I'm just going to say I probably won't update until June 6th. So, please sit patiently I guess.

But, if you miss me just that much, tweet me. I don't use my contact info that much...which means it should be updated, eh?

Oh, and you guys like the new music player? And the music in it?

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Fashion Week F/W 09

So, being that I just came home from a horrific cast party (I had to see Shopaholic again at 3 in the morning. It was a horrendous movie, yet again. No one listened to me..."You're always such a harsh critic, Gin. Maybe it's good?" Everyone fell asleep.), I never knew that something like a "party" could be so tortuous. Journey blaring from the speakers? Having a horrible selection of movies?

Oh, by the way, we rented out a movie theatre for our musical cast party. It was so dumb.

ANYWAYS, the only reason I find myself alive right now at 6:51 in the morning and not being dead for about a week is fashion week. Or all fashion weeks. My favorites? I had some...


Alexander Wang really redeemed himself from his last collection, which I personally didn't like much. Now, he knows his own skin concernning design, and he'll probably stay comfortable in that skin for a long time to come. And hey, that's a benefit to all of us, right?


I was suprised by Burberry this season. It was so simplistic. Okay, it was borderline boring, but I, not wearing a color brighter than white, liked it a lot. I would wear a ton of pieces from the collection and can't wait to grab inspiration for my wardrobe from it.


I also really enjoyed Rodarte. The boots, I must admit, aren't really practical but beautiful none the less. And the clothes! The amazing clothes! Such a great aesthetic.

What are your opinions on Fashion Week[s]?

Oh, and I want to say I will be updating more often and hopefully outfit posts soon. I'll have to see what happens concerning school (aka Chemistry), but I'll finally be back.

(And if none of this makes sense, it's about 7 in the morning.)

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You're the inspiration.

2009 must be different for me, even though my New Year's sucked. I think it's a time for change for me, a great opportunity. I donated half my wardrobe the other day. So, duh, this girl needs inspiration. (Oh, and speaking of the title, I hate Chicago.)

(PS: Did anyone watch The City? I hate MTV, but I watched it for a review for my school newspaper. But, wasn't Jay adorable? He reminded me of a slummy Jim Sturgess...who is mine, by the way. And Olivia Palermo using The City to climb her way to the top? I might have to tune in next week.)

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