Autumn Loves

Ok, so you all got the rant from my last post and now I'm going to give you a teeny glimpse into what I'm doing about it. What I feel I lack in my wardrobe currently are those surprising "that makes your entire outfit" pieces. I have them, but those I have bore me. Here are a couple of pieces I've found (mostly on asos)that will hopefully keep me inspired as I enter my favorite season.

I'm into weird headpieces right now. I really want an indian headdress, but they are crazy expensive everywhere I've looked. In lieu of that, I've found plenty of animal-like silouettes to give my outfits a little surprise factor.
It's megacheap on forever 21's website.

You just saw this in the previous post, but I think that it will pop up often during the cooler months of autumn. There is a bit of flair to it and I like the fact that no one can ignore me with this accessory atop my head.

A feather cape is just what the doctor ordered here. Melodrama (there's an overabundance of that in this post) and at a steal. How could a fashion concious girl resist?

Another sale find from asos, that is from the summer season. Too damn bad! The lace and the cat ears begs for the melodrama of fall, in my mind.

I'm pretty sure this bag, like some of my other items, was from the summer collection. However, something about the muted colors and the airy texture of the feathers has me visualizing it with chunky, oversized sweaters and short sequin skirts for fall.

This is one of my favorite finds. I actually looked on ebay for something similar and cheaper, but to no avail. They were all more expensive. This is en route to my house even as we speak and I think it is going to get overused this autumn.

Now, you tell me. Where are you looking for inspiration this fall? I'm dying to know. I need websites, magazines, whatever is hitting your fashion hotspot, right now.

A White Christmas Indeed

Just a few images for us all to devour this holiday season.









images via The Cherry Blossomgirl and Johanna's Blog

Ring-a-ding-ding

I forgot to post this a couple of days ago. I purchased the most delightful ring the other day from Overstock. I saw while browsing for pearl rings and realized that it is very nearly the exact vision I have for my engagement ring (if I get married, that is). I love the art deco design surrounding the pearl. The only things that would make this perfect would be if the ring was in white gold or platinum (instead of sterling silver) and if the pearl was flanked two sapphires. Then, I'd be in heaven.

Funky What?

I spent the evening watching the Batman series on ABC family, going trick or treating with a three-year-old, and handing out treats to kids in my neighborhood while the dogs slept (I'm babysitting my sister's cocker spaniel).
I decided to hop on chictopia and peruse the "people" section for some style inspiration. This created quite the monster, as this is my fourth post today. I linked to about 6 blogs, but I also found this fabulous store.
It's called Funky Lobes, which is the weirdest name I think I've ever heard. Turns out, the name is perfect for the ecclectic and beautifully surprising items of clothing they carry.
Here is a delectable sampling:


They also have a vintage collection that's pretty sweet!

Long Black Veil

So, ever since I started talking to April about doing a shoot in an old cemetary with a white gown and a black gown, I have become consumed with black gowns. I am not in the market immediately, as I have nowhere to wear such an amazing gown and they're fairly expensive. Still, it is something that I will be adopting into my wardrobe in the next couple of months.
I would like something mysterious and ancient-looking.
Here are a couple of things I found while perusing Nordstrom; none of them quite hit the mark, but they're all pretty damn amazing.



and for this occassion... a long black veil

Happy Samhain (otherwise known as Halloween)

image via the cherry blossom girl

Happy Halloween

This is the closest I will get to a Halloween costume this year. Halloween has been a tough time of year for my adult years, so I've been doing the lay-low stint for the past couple of Halloweens. You all have a rowdy good time, though, and I will live vicariously through you.








I was aiming for a Nez Perce warrior photo (like this one) with a European vest and Native American accents.

Pants: Old Navy
Tank: Old Navy
Vest: Target
Earrings: Secondhand from garage sale
Ear Cuff: Urban Outfitters
Shoes: Christian Louboutin

I Don't Wanna Wait in Vain for Your Love

I have loved Agathe Bjornsdatter for almost four years now. About a year and a half ago, she went through a divorce and a subsequent (and extended) absence from her blog. My heart has been, and remains, completely broken. Her style is the stuff of mythological heroes. She dabbled in everything fearlessly and, therefore, flawlessly. Fortunately, six months after her disappearance she re-enabled (but not posted anything new) her blog and I took the time to painstakingly sift through some of my favorite posts. There are over 25 pictures in this post. Excessive, I know.
However, think of it this way:
Agathe is like a finely aged port or, perhaps more appropriate, a modernist art gallery. Always elusive and compelling, but each picture deserves care and attention unto its own. Enjoy this post slowly and you will love her as I do.
Edit to Add: I am so sorry. I raved on about Agathe and then forgot to hyperlink her blog. Here it is stylebytes