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Deets

8.30.2014

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Cheap Monday blouse (℅), American Apparel jacket (℅), J brand jeans, Sol Sana x Free People heels, By Boe ear cuff (℅)

A whole mess of asymmetry this afternoon, neutral colors, little details.
Speaking of little details, for those of you who also like to occasionally wear the decorative ear cuff, I'm pretty sure we can all agree that, usually, they can be totally uncomfortable to wear. These little ornaments get caught in your hair, pinch your earlobe, etc, you know how it goes. Thankfully Annika Inez over at By Boe always creates pieces that are made with the lightest, loveliest gold-filled wire.

Other details that deserve a shoutout include the hidden button placket on this blouse: a menswear-inspired detail that allows for a straight, uninterrupted line down the torso, delights.

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Lotsa Hands: A Li'l Studio Visit with Kaye of Datter Industries

8.27.2014

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Back when I was a Freshman in college, I found myself with a paycheck. I took that paycheck, promptly deposited it into my bank account and took my hard-earned money right on down to good 'ol Etsy, where I came across a ring that would wear everyday for the next three years. Fast-forward to, er, yesterday, and I am sitting with the designer of said ring, Kaye Blegvad: illustrator, ceramicist and jewelery-maker extraordinaire, and I'm giddy with awkward giggles.

Kaye's fantastic, and she welcomed me into her studio ever so graciously after an email correspondence spanning a couple'a weeks. Upon arriving, we sat down and she gave me a brief li'l overview of her life since graduating: from London, she studied illustration in college, came to NYC to sow her work deep in a sense of adventure, and then started her jewelry line: Datter Industries, after TEACHING HERSELF how to make jewelry. Like dude, lemme tell ya, times is hard for creative-types, especially if you're in such a competitive field such as illustration or design, and Kaye has managed to make a fantastic career for herself out of how she shapes her world and takes joy out of the tactile crafts she works within (she also polished and breathed new life into my ring, as documented above, and it was SO COOL TO WATCH!).

...All of which is why I found it fitting that so many of the photos taken during our visit involve hands; Kaye's journey has been predicated by her hands and her vision, and I have infinite respect for her and how much she has accomplished. So much of her work stems from motifs of ancient strength, from natural elements and from a sense of instinct. What drew me to her jewelry was her choice to make symbols of strength wearable: the arrow, the third eye, the soaring bird or the open hand- even a laurel wreath, these are all symbols that are as old as time (most of which, are symbols of the Greek warrior goddess Athena/ she also turns to medieval manuscripts for inspirado), and they all (to me at least) point back to this inner intellect that is steeped in both sinister cynicism and bright light. Her illustrations are beautiful in that they are quiet, yet they're really strong in what she intends to express.

Ok, so what I've been able to share here is Kaye's space, but y'all should really check out this fantastic interview she did with Need Supply so that you can see her illustrations and craftwork along with her very personal and inspiring explanations. She's great, seriously.

Thanks again, Kaye!

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Still Falling

8.25.2014

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Lafayette 148 chiffon top, Asos cardigan, American Apparel bandeau, Dessu shorts, vintage bag, Modern Vice boots, Ray Ban 3447 shades

Getting ahead of myself again and dressing in layers when I really don't need to. But see them damn leaves? It's comin' I tells ya!

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All Shook Up

8.21.2014

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Vintage top, bottom & sandals (top 'n sandals via Dusty Rose), Leifsdottir bag, Persol sunglasses

Got some sunshine before succumbing to total. fucking. illness. 
Ugh, summer viruses are the worst.

In any case, been trying more and more to be even more selective with the crap I let into my life, and the stuff I do let in is either vintage or made really well (in other words, I'm trying to put my money where my mouth is). Been digging for more graphic stuff as of late, and although I hopped onto the Birkenstock train due to their minimal allure, these things totally destroyed my feet. Still, they went well for a stroll-able ensemble such as this, and most of this stuff is second-handed. woo!

 Check out these stats on clothing and textile waste, the more recycled vintage sold and worn, the better!

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In Denial

8.17.2014

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StudioMF tank, Calypso cardigan via Bib+Tuck (℅),vintage skirt via Dusty Rose (℅),  American Apparel knee socks vintage Coach bag, UO shoes, Drawn & Quartered name plate (℅), Nettie Kent choker (℅)

Ask me which piece of clothing gets me the most stares when I get on the train and you'll get a whole lotta description of this tank. I still like to put a pin over the exposed boob for a little cheeky detail. Y'know what they say: a cheeky detail a day keeps the bitter at bay (hahahahaIknowI'mnotfunnyhahahaha). Still have no idea where the design comes from; the shirt itself is made by some random manufacturer out of Thailand, they don't put tags on the shirts and the edges are just simply run through a sewing machine: yes!

We keep getting tiny tastes of Autumn once the sun goes down and so I'm getting impatient. Should I be wearing a floor-length cashmere cardigan when the sun's out? Probably not, but screw it. Also thought it was wise to wear a wool mini skirt (picked up from work), in case you needed more proof that I'm in denial.

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Beadin'

8.14.2014

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AYR jeans (℅), Everlane belt (℅), American Apparel men's jacket (℅), Vintage beaded top, Brandy Melville bra, H&M sandals, Foley & Corinna backpack, Ray Ban 3447s

Alrighty I've been lazy and it's been hot out, but on my roof again we go.

Forget where I snapped this top up, probably one of the L train vintage shops. We come across many similar tops at my work, so I'm considering taking a longer one and ripping it along the bottom so that it completely disintegrates, but it needs to be made of silk chiffon like this one, so we'll see.

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Behind The Scenes with Cosmo 'n COVERGIRL

8.12.2014







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Behold these glorious behind-the-scenes moments from the New Americans shoot I had with Cosmo and COVERGIRL! 

This was a particularly cool project to be a part of because COVERGIRL's new collection is made of their classic products, only redefined under the notion that modes of style are constantly being reinvented and reinterpreted. I was stoked to be the face for the “punk" look 1) Because this is a chance to remind the folks at home that Punk has a legacy and a history that is woven deep into what we consider to be quintessentially American and 2) Because it gave me the chance to really dig into my own sense of style and put to words how I’ve always loved the history of downtown NYC. 

Punk, like any other mode of stylistic expression always goes much, much deeper than just an outward appearance, but that’s what this whole project is about: style as being deep and subjective. During the shoot, I was asked to bring in pieces out of my closet, and with Cosmo’s stylists, I was able to chat a little bit about my take on what different facets of punk look like. 

We also talked a lot about how without the music and without the ability to go out, there would be no punk! So of course my makeup look was created with the intention of getting a vixen look that lasted with their Professional Super Thick Mascara and self-sharpening Perfect Point eyeliner. Intense eye makeup became park part of the cannon of punk style in the 70’s (thanks to bands like The New York Dolls and Suicide) because it was an interpretation of cinema and stage makeup that emphasized facial expressions. So, a punk take on makeup can almost always be really intense, but in a way that defines the most expressive parts of your face, which I love!

Many thanks to Cosmo and COVERGIRL for this super cool opportunity! Be sure to check out COVERGIRL's Tumblr page for look inspiration and share your own take on your American Style by using #EasyBreezyStyle

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Made zees for you

8.04.2014

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