room with a view

Growing up I was really into interior decorating. I poured over home decor catalogs, and was constantly dreaming of my perfect bedroom. In more recent years my main obsession has been fashion and culture, but upon discovering The Selby I think that's all about to change.

Basically this guy Todd Selby goes around to the pimped out houses of rich beautiful people and takes beautiful pictures of their beautiful homes. It's all sure to make you mad jealous and want to run to a flea market, or at least IKEA, ASAP.

four eyes and fabulous

So my entire life I've been blessed with the unfortunate gift of perfect vision. To glasses-wearers, this is not so unfortunate. But oh! How envy you four eyes. You don't need any excuse to sport an extremely versatile accessory. Recently I have become so obsessed with classic thick-rimmed eyeglasses that it's rather sickening, especially considering I really can't sport a pair of my own. Would glasses with non-magnified lenses be totally lame?

I'm obsessed with beautiful girls in glasses, because they manage to take a quintessentially dorky item and make it gorgeous.
Since I'm obsessed with both hot boys and glasses, hot boys in glasses makes me doubly obsessed.
Yeah, ok, I'm even obsessed with little hipster girls in glasses, because they look cooler than I do.
Possible options for fake glasses?

pictures Urban Outfitters, Skullset, Cobrasnake, Pere Hilton

I <3 NY style

So I just recently got back from a few days in New York City with my family. I hadn't visited since I started attending school in Boston, so it was interesting to compare the two cities. Boston just seems so much smaller and more homey now! I'm not sure I could ever live in New York, it's just so overwhelming. However if I had to choose a neighborhood to live in it would definitely be the East Village! It was wonderful there.

Anyhow, other than size, Boston and New York differ in one other was that was quite apparent to me: style. Boston is super laidback New England - nothing fancy, hardly any designer, and mainly undone. But New York! It seems everyone I passed on the street, no matter how young, old, beautiful, or ugly, put thought into their appearance. They all had a unique style and presence that truly lacks in Bostonians. I got so much inspiration from all the girls on the street, from the Upper East Side-designer divas to the ghetto fabulous savvy, I wanted to look like them all.

Throughout it's diversity however, most trendy New Yorkers stuck to a similar uniform during the hot July weekdays.

Sundresses

Strappy sandals

Leather bags

Sunnies

denim jacket bues

A classic staple for decades, denim jackets have suffered a dip in popularity during the new millenium. I myself found them boring and unflattering when after the 90's they could only be found on six year olds, ranchers, and thirty-something mothers. However only recently have I been inspired by their diversity and rather edgy status when styled the right way. I have even decided to bust out an old CK jacket and rework it into my wardrobe, taking cues from some of my favorite muses, of course.

When it comes to styling a denim jacket, go for contrast, both in color and style. The girls below mix city and country, light and dark, to balance the jacket so it doesn't look overpowering and cheap. And the number one rule is, of course, always avoid denim on denim!

Rachel Bilson is a current style icon of mine. I love the simple tones in this look, and the layering really flatters the jacket.
Courtesy of the Cobrasnake, this it girl looks effortless in denim and paisley. The green and blue combo really make it pop.

One of my favorite blogs to lurk on, Fashion Toast, always styles her denim jackets with such ease and sophistication. The city looks on the bottom really compliments the laid-back country vibe on top.

Similar to the look above, Camille from Childhood Flames gives a great example of color and style contrast through severe black and a lean, sleek lower half.

feeding the animals

So I just finished downloading and listening to the new Girl Talk album, Feed the Animals, and I must say I was not disappointed. It's the longest album yet, and I think it really compliments Gregg's last on, and my personal favorite, Night Ripper. His first one, Unstoppable, is much more techno, choppy, and the songs don't flow as well. I like Unstoppable a lot, just not as much as NR, and I have a feeling the more I listen to the latest the more I'll love it.

Feed the Animals is basically one hour long sample remix song. I am really attracted to this genre of music because I love paradoxes, and Girl Talk infuses hip hop rap with pop in a really fun and edgy way. It's also exciting because each time I listen to a song, I hear a new beat or sample I never heard before. For this album, Girl Talk has used more popular songs than in the past. However, it also sounds like it has incorporated a larger spectrum of samples from all different styles and decades, which is awesome because I love a big range of music. All I wanna do is dance when I hear Girl Talk!

If you are a fan of Girl Talk, or even if you've never heard of them and this post entices you, you must check out the new album!

shock me like an electric eel

I first heard about MGMT towards the end of February from somewhere on the net, listened to a song or two, and didn't think much about it. But soon I started hearing and seeing them everywhere - their popularity rose way fast. School friends Andrew and Ben started the band sort of by accident in their college dorm, and before they knew it they were signed and touring. The awesomeness of their music and style is crazy, and the two go hand in hand.

The music is dance-y electronic, and pretty psychedelic. The songs are both enlightening and melancholy at the same time, and the lyrics definitely speak out to the young generation. Songs like "Kids," "Time to Pretend" and "The Youth" reflect upon the thoughts of growing up, while "Electric Feel" and "Boogie Down" are sexual and promiscuous.

Only highlighting the musical vibe is the boys' personal style - they can often be seen in headscarves, vintage tees, and sunglasses. Their style is a unique mix of hippie hipster-vintage style with a subversive and sarcastic personality to match. And Andrew and Ben's dashing good looks don't hurt the likeability factor much, either.

Oooohh Andrew, make me swoon.

indian summer

I think summer is really one of the best times to indulge in fashion trends. It's warm weather gives you the opportunity to try out any kind of clothing style, while it's laid back vibe allows you to experiment. One of my favorite Summer '08 trends is Native American touches. This trend especially makes an impact in the summer months because it reflects upon the warm, nature-friendly feel of American Indian culture.

To channel this native trend, your overall look should be natural, messy and pure. All you need is wavy hair, minimal makeup, and a subtle tan to start. Shift dresses, loose tees, and short-shorts make a great canvas for any summer inspired look. Accent with fringe, beading, feathers, suede, and stone. Headbands and big jewelry make a tribal statement in colors like yellow, turquoise, red, and burnt orange. And of course, a good pair of moccasins is a must!

Here are some great Native American inspired accessories:

(pictures: Urban Outfitters)