super furry animals

So I was browsing through Topshop--as usual--and stumbled upon this amazing little coat.



This really reminds me of something Karen Blanchard would wear. It has this glamorous yet cozy feel to it, and can really do wonders to something as simple as a grey t-shirt. Let me show you guys what I mean.

Untitled by bjorkismyhomie featuring Marc Jacobs sunglasses

Items in this set:
T by Alexander Wang dress, $85
TopShop jacket, 160 GBP
TopShop jeans, 40 GBP
White Mountain boots, $69
Marc Jacobs sunglasses, $219

My idea of this whole glam/casual thing is the jacket paired with light-wash jeans and black boots. The aviators cool up the outfit, and the black boots pull the color scheme together. Seriously, this freaking reeks of Karen Blanchard.

Now for the formal way this coat can be worn.

Untitled by bjorkismyhomie featuring TopShop

Items in this set:
Camilla and Marc dress, $550
TopShop jacket, 160 GBP
TopShop shoes, 150 GBP
Givenchy necklace, 1.589 EUR
Falke tights, $275

The mongolian fur works wonders against subtle textures like silk. Again, playing with the extremes, it contrasts the pale pink, but the rest of the outfit is black, keeping everything from becoming too extreme. Black tights and uber-trendy peep-toe ankle wedge boots complete the look, along with piles and piles of hot jewelry to amp up the glam look.


*BTW, I would just like to let the readers know that I am in no way able to afford the expensive items that I feature. They're just pictures, in my opinion. I'm not a complete snob who only wears designer! I thrift and find deals just like the rest of us!*

On another note, I saw Ninja Assassin with my friend Jessica, and was floored!! Rain is unbelievably hot, and the blood and gore in the movie? A+. Yes, movies with excessive violence are kind of my thing. Gimme that over a lame chick flick anyday. Guess that's the 'guy' in me. Haha.

when i see you

I'm listening to a metal band called Gojira at the moment, wondering exactly how I came to like such harsh and discordant music! I've evolved from pop rock to indie, alternative, and now metal and/or metalcore. Not only that, but I'm headbanging to the songs. . . that really hurts your neck.

Going home SUCKED. Pouring rain, heavy ass luggage, and hopping from train to bus to another train was annoying. Not only that, but I lost my damn umbrella because Chicago winds are complete douchebags. *rolls eyes* Whatever. I'm home now, where the world makes sense.

Today, I left the house with the bro and my mom to run some errands.



I'm absolutely in love with this ring.

Came home and had my bro do a little impromptu snap-snap.



















Love how something as simple as pink shoelaces can make everything just go pop! It really is about that one tiny splash of color, you know? Forever 21 sweatshirt, WetSeal jeans, mom's vintage vest, and the Doc Martens, of course.

By the way, I am totally in love with The Moog's song "When I See You." I watch MTV2's Subterranean a lot, and this little gem called my name!



Not only is this song super-catchy, but the lead singer is freaking HOT! That is one cutie. Check their Myspace here.

Happy Thanksgiving, everybody!!!

red rain

Dreary weather today. I'm so excited because I'm going home! Straight after work, no less. So ready to hit my own room, sleep for hours, and of course, pig out on homecooked Thanksgiving dinner. Yum.



Something about red Chucks just says 'I'm down for anything' to me. That, and the whole eighties vibe.



So you can pretty much guess what I wore yesterday. I wanted to be an eighties dude. Oversized button-up and all. ;)

Off to a newspaper meeting. Then food, work, and the train ride home!

While the city sleeps, we rule the streets

So the other day, even though I had to think of something coherent to say for an acting class, I decided to head to downtown Chicago with a friend. I thought it'd be the perrrrfect opportunity to get some personal shots in, and show you guys the awesome stuff I wish I could afford. (Damn his ass for taking me to freaking Macy's and Nordstrom when I normally go for more affordable Forever 21, Wetseal, and Urban Outfitters!)



My pride and joy, this sexy Forever 21 bag. I just love the chain-mail detaling, and it's white instead of black. You know how you go to a store and don't get something, but then realize you need it in your life and run back to it? That's what happened to me. :D











Everything Forever 21 except my Hot Topic boots.



Apparently, I wasn't a true Chicagoan unless I tasted these delicious morsels. I had never even heard of them, and my friend ridiculed me for about five blocks.



Made me hungrier than I already was...



These boots own my soul. I've seen other bloggers wearing them, like Jazzi McG and Karla Derass and was instantly smitten!



Another view of these bitches...



I just think this is such a genius mix of patterns, colors, and detailing. By the way, I'm completely awestruck by Rachel Roy's line. Nothing but studs, fun prints, graffiti, and the sexiest combo of classy/edgy that I always try to recreate when I get dressed in the morning.

That's all for now, folks! Maybe I'll find something constructive to do--like my English paper--while listening to Kanye and eagerly awaiting the arrival of tomorrow, when I go home for Thanksgiving break! Plan on catching Ninja Assassin, New Moon--yeah I know, I'm a stupid Twihyper, but if it helps, I prefer True Blood--and maybe even Precious. Oh, and of course, hanging out with the fam.

Diamonds Aren't Forever

I like to tinker around on Polyvore. Mixing and matching different outfit ideas that look similar to that of magazines is what this site is good for. So I came up with this edgy glam concept. Basically, it combines notoriously feminine details and tougher ones into one glamorized, sexy/fussy sort of thing.

Generally, when you think of feminine detailing, you think of things such as...

• ruffles
• sequins
• pastel colors
• lace
• bodycon
• diamonds

And when you think of hardcore/rough aspects, you think of...

• leather
• ripped jeans
• buckles
• zippers
• rugged soles

So when you combine the two, you get something like this...

edgy glam by bjorkismyhomie featuring Seven For All Mankind jeans

music videos that are completely fashion worthy

Ever seen a music video and thought, damn, the music is amazing, but where did the clothes come from? So do I. These are a few videos that have caught my attention when it comes to the eye-popping clothes everyone is wearing. (In no particular order)



Eve - Tambourine

Poppy colors, an abundance of makeup, and that cute little yellow fluorescent chair! Eve's 2007 hit was filled to the brim with fashion that we still see on the runway today. Main points I'm talking about?

• Her black sequined mini dress
• Those liquid leggings that she paired with a yellow halter
• the UBIQUITIOUS Herve Leger bandage dress in a deep purple hue

• LEOPARD. PRINT.

In 2007, most of these trends were considered temporary, with the consistency of a season, kind of like Lindsay Lohan's acting career. But lo and behold, you can still pick up latex leggings at WetSeal, leopard print is high in demand, sequins are IN, and well, the bandage dress hype may have died down, but earlier this year and last year, you wouldn't catch a sexy Hollywood femme fetale--or an uneventful D-lister--not constricted in Herve Leger's masterpiece.

Barcelona - The Plastiscines

Guess it's not too surprising that they're under NYLON's music label. I mean, look at their clothes! Who else could rock a pink patent leather cropped jacket with statement-inducing thigh high boots--exactly what kind of pattern is that anyway?--and get away with it? Lead singer Katy Besnard knows how. Maybe its the flair of the French, but these girls have style. It's refreshing to see people actually play with fashion. For example, take the wonderful band member who wore a leather minidress paired with the white lace tights. Or those purple boots with the diamond-detailing down the spine of the heel. . .

Bad Romance - Lady Gaga

Honestly, any Lady Gaga video will earn its title as a fashion work of art. Doesn't matter if she's wearing a fucking Mickey Mouse ensemble, head-to-toe Alexander McQueen, or a full latex bodysuit. But we'll focus on her latest, since she went all out. The costumes this woman wears are just out of this world. Who could forget that robe with the bear-rug-train? The lady is on her way to becoming a fashion icon, like her predecessor, Madonna. She had the cone-bra and the whole fingerless lace gloves thing, and now Lady Gaga has. . . too many idiosyncratic moments to count!

Pop the Glock - Uffie

Not sure what's going on in this video (hipster-fashion orgy, just plain orgy in general, or a XXX'd Old Navy commercial) but let's get one thing straight: the style is what's up. From Uff's to-die-for jumpsuit, or those electric red ankle boots that stayed by her side during the beginning of the video, the fashions managed to be louder than Uffie's cocky persona. And who doesn't love the cute little magazine animations! Felt like reading NYLON magazine all over again. . .

What do you guys think? What other music videos just reek of fashion?