Gimme Gimme Gimme! I need some more!

It's damn near three in the morning in snowy Chicago. Most people are sleep by now. Okay, no they're not, but the point is, I shouldn't be up on Forever 21's website coveting their new arrivals. I have an addiction. (No, the real reason I'm up this late is because I was trying to watch Dorian Gray online but it decided to bitch out on me, so now I'm waiting on another source to load. There goes my Ben Barnes fix!) Anyways, these are the goodies I'd love to own...



A sexy black bodysuit to show off my curves. To be worn with denim vests, denim jackets, gladiator sandals, Doc Martens, and layered underneath long sleeves.



The perfect floral dress, grungy with a leather jacket, ripped sheer pantyhose, and Doc Martens. Summer feminine when worn with a denim jacket or a cardigan.



Rockstar pants! Honestly, these bad boys stand out all alone. Especially with the size of my derriere. :)



Such a statement piece. Leopard print--my new favorite print--with the ruching on the side PLUS a zipper? Must have. To be worn with light-wash denim jeans, and maybe--just maybe--when alone with a pair of jeans once abs are acquired. ;)

Style Icon: Agyness Deyn

Okay, so she's the epitome of blase model. She's a waif, traipses around with rockstars, and has the most eclectic style on the planet. While this may classify her under the 'nothing new' category, Agyness Deyn--nee Laura Hollins--has definitely made waves amongst the fashionista circuits as having a daring, bold choice of fashion. Check below to see what I mean.













She frequently loves to employ color, patterns, and menswear themes. She's also a fan of the feminine kitsch, as evidenced by her choice of red tights, a ruffled white dress, and sneakers! Agyness's quirky style has become fashion blog fodder--clears throat--and has been on my radar ever since last year. Well played, Laura. Well played.

jocko homo

Today was the first day I've been out since I got back from college. Very happy because I got a new phone! I loved my pink Razr, but I've had it forever, so it's time to move on.



It's an LG Xenon. Yes, that is cover of Devo's first album. I love them!

So while out, I decided to forgo the oversized black peacoat and wear something cute for a change. I finally found a leather jacket from Forever 21 (I practically live there) and wore this instead. I layered two long sleeve shirt tees and wrapped a wool scarf around me. Voila. Shield from the bitter cold. ;)



















I've been working on this little fashion scrapbook thing, too. Just a little fun side activity to show off the things that inspire my mojo. Christmas is in only TWO days. Very excited. I know I have a guitar underneath that tree somewhere. . . and whatever piece of clothing my mom got me. She knows my style, I just hope it's nothing boring. We'll see. . .

Obsession: Tights with heart patterns

What is it about patterned tights that has the fashion world abuzz? Even on sites such as Lookbook and little street style blogs, patterned tights seem to be what's up at the moment. Especially ones with diminutive hearts scattered about, making me want them even more.




(From Lookbook.nu)


(Modcloth tights)



Now if only someone could tell me where I could get these amazing tights so I can wear them in the summer, I'd be content. Maybe I'll stumble upon them the next time I hit up H&M? A girl can dream. . .

One more week until Christmas!!!! What do you guys want from Santa?

Style Icon: Shingai Shoniwa

In a sea of emaciated, pale-thin, blonde icons--yes, you fall in the category, Agyness Deyn, but I love you, so don't take it personally!--it seems like black women are sadly left out of the equation. But in my book, this lady reigns supreme.



This is Shingai Shoniwa--let's say it together: SHIN-gee SHO-nee-wah--of the Noisettes, an indie rock/alternative/soul hybrid band. Just by looking at her hair, you can tell she's unique. I love Shingai because there's such a drought of positive black women role models who aren't talking about sex or trying to beat guys at their own game.













Love her vintage-y, kitschy look. She always exudes the rockstar persona, either in a gold dress that barely covers her ass or her out-of-this-world hair that only she could pull off.

To really hear their sound, try "Don't Give Up," from their first album, What's The Time Mr. Wolf?



Their latest is titled Wild Young Hearts available now!

massive attack

The dreaded finals are next week. That means twenty-three hour quiet hours, no sleep, and unsurmountable stress. Yay college. Honestly, I can't wait until this is over so I can go home and do absolutely nothing for about two months. On second thought, I'm dreading going home so I can do absolutely nothing for about two months. :(

A little peek at what I wore yesterday.












Vest: Bare Feet Shoes. Shirt: Random. Jeans: Wetseal. Boots: Bare Feet Shoes.

I am wholeheartedly obsessed with these boots, even if they do massacre my right pinky toe. Got them from this store called Bare Feet Shoes near the mall by where I live. Also got that cute white vest from there, too. I thought about it forever, and since I had to go back to get rain boots--because it FINALLY snowed today!!!--I nabbed that as well. There's something so cute about it. I want to wear it in the summer with my Hush Sound band t-shirt, shorts, and the aforementioned boots.

Off to do a shitload of work. Ugh. Peace until then.

billie jean

Sequins are not to be worn during the hours between noon and four. Sequins are formal, and definitely not to be paired with anything simple like jeans. Should one decide to step out during the daytime wearing this elegant, intricate material, one will be ostracized, her fashion credibility questioned highly. - An excerpt from the Book of Style Rules that Suck Ass and Need to Be Broken...Starting with that Lame "Don't Wear White After Labor Day Bullshit."

*puts hand to mouth* Guess I'm the fashion victim!

















Sequin jacket: Forever 21. Jeans: Wetseal. T-shirt: Random. Shoes: Doc Martens. Ring: Random. Hat: Random. Scarf: Random.

The scarf reminds me so much of some Alexander McQueen or even Thomas Wylde design from the past. I got it so long ago from a store in the hood--where I used to shop for deals before I realized how much I love my big three (H&M, Forever 21, Wetseal). My outfit actually got a nasty look from some girl, which basically means that my task was accomplished.

i will follow you into the dark

Little glimpse of what I wore the other day...



Obviously obsessed with these shoes...















Cardigan: H&M. Graffiti tank: Forever 21. Jeans: Payhalf. Cuff: Hot Topic. Chain: Thrifted. Boots: Doc Martens

I am wholly in love with that tank. It's long, which means I can belt it to make it short, or simply knot it. I was thinking of monochromes when I chose this outfit. All the grays and blacks broken up by a white tank was a good idea to me. Plus, since I gravitate more toward the whole edgy rocker chick look, I wore that studded bracelet and bad ass chain. I feel like I wear the same thing though, but I'm just good at mixing and matching. Must. get. more. clothes! LOL.