dirty pajamas

where are the stars tonight?

2008-07-02T20:39:00.004-04:00

I'm always influenced by the styles of other people. I go to the usual style blogs, like the facehunter, etc. but I visit teenvogue's snapshot section sometimes, and lately it's been pretty interesting.

someday

2008-07-01T19:22:00.007-04:00

I updated my muxtape :) I guess you could call it my soundtrack for the summer. So far.

note to self: never abuse make-up. (that's the girl from Danity Kane.) And this whole "dramatic eye" thing is getting old, which is why I love Leighton Meester and her laid-back natural beauty.

Aubrey (or whatever her name is) looks like a clown. I just wanna take a wet towel and wipe it down her face while simultaneously taking those overkill fake diamond bangles off her wrists. But i like how she's sticking up her broken middle finger, haha.

new music alert: Albert Hammond, Jr. (from the Strokes, which is pretty much my favorite band) has a new album coming out next week. The whole thing can be listened to on myspace until then.

I'm leaving for jersey on thursday, I'm both excited and reluctant to leave, but it's only for three days. I want to revitalize myself so this could be the perfect opportunity.

red lights, blue lights

2008-06-28T22:16:00.006-04:00

Last night I saw Wanted and I loved every minute of it. James McAvoy truly is a fine actor, and I've only seen two of his movies (the other being Atonement) but I always hear nice things about The Last King of Scotland. I have the dvd so maybe I'll watch it one of these lonely summer nights.

I'm sitting here in my den, the house is nearly empty, and the only light spills subtly from a lamp in the far corner of this dimly-lit room. It's Saturday night. Why am I here? My nights are usually quite eventful and end only after 3 a.m., around the time I say goodbye to someone whom my feelings for are stronger than most. I'm confused. Curious. Uncomfortably inquisitive. This is one of those lonely, dreaded summer nights. And yet I'm too anxious to just sit and watch a movie, especially by myself, not when I'm feeling like this.

Yeah that's Chuck Bass (a.k.a. Ed Westwick) in an argyle sweater in the summer heat of the Hamptons. Talk about heat. I was watching my friends skate today, and I stood out there in the street for about an hour, in 88 degree heat, wearing minishorts and a sleeveless top. I immediately took a shower when I got home. And he's wearing a sweater...

playlist of the week (it only has two tracks but whatever)

what ever happened?

2008-06-26T12:07:00.003-04:00

So it's summer, and having all this free time gives me more time to think. That may be a good thing, and it should be, but my pessimism will only let me process bad thoughts, and I'm constantly reminded of what I don't have rather than what I do have. I don't have a job; I don't have a car; I don't make my own money; I don't even have a true best friend who I can fully trust anymore. And all this negativity just overwhelms me, making it somewhat more difficult to think about what is right in front of me, and what I shouldn't take for granted. Why do I focus on the bad side of things so much? Nobody else seems to care as much as I do, and they live their lives like it's no big deal. I could learn a thing or two from them.

i took my love down to violet hill

2008-06-24T12:08:00.013-04:00

i love looking at the album covers of my favorite bands. they stray from the typical studio portraits that we see in record stores, emblazoning the albums of pop stars who probably didn't even write their own songs. alternatively, bands opt to brandish their albums with artwork, some more interesting than others. case in point: coldplay.

there's something about the way "viva la vida" is just splattered in the dead center, while lady liberty leads triumph during the revolution ... it complements the melodies in the tracks, so even if you can't dissect the lyrics, you'll still have some clue as to what they mean.

i remember reading an article about X&Y when it was released. the writer kept questioning the strange symbols (an alphabet?) that are depicted as random colored squares. what are they, anyway?

______________________________

and here's something i've found kind of interesting. it's a journal by this girl who was just starting out on her journey to becoming a model. with all this talk of unsatisfied models who just want to make a living in a demanding industry, it fits right in.

i always knew that the lives of models really aren't all that glamourous and shit, but before reading this, i figured that the agencies would do more to accomodate their models; you know, make them feel comfortable. apparently, that isn't the case.

photo: justjared

who gives a fuck about an oxford comma?

2008-06-13T11:53:00.013-04:00

Ali Michael first publicly spoke about the pressures she felt to lose weight in the june/july issue of teenvogue. now, Coco Rocha is following suit. but even if every other it-girl model speaks out on the subject, would the fashion industry remain the same, or would it finally change?

_________________

normally, i don't post covers or editorials of fashion magazines on my blog, strictly because you'll find the same thing on a thousand other blogs -- but this one just screamed for me to showcase it.

Velvet - July 2008

model: Tiiu Kuik

ph: Enrique Badulescu

BFFs + bromances

2008-06-10T14:33:00.013-04:00

brody jenner, paris hilton and her potential best friends

forget dating shows. boyfriends and girlfriends are overrated. pfft. how about shows where you can just be best friends instead?

sure, the idea sounds crap. but hey, whatever works for good television.

earlier this year, Paris Hilton announced that she's working on "Paris Hilton's My New BFF," in which she'll embark on a search for a new best friend. and earlier this week, Brody Jenner announced that he's looking for a bromance. what's next? "Heidi Montag Needs New Friends"?

somehow, i don't think Hollywood would be the same without Paris. her matchy outfits and desperate need for attention actually kind of keep things interesting. (and she's not pregnant, as she was seen drinking and wearing an uber-tight belt around her waist in vegas -- way to prove the tabloids wrong, Paris)

photos: just jared, paris hilton online

narcissism at its best

2008-06-09T19:15:00.008-04:00

"beauty is observing the change in colors throughout the seasons." - gucci westman

my mind has always been affixed to beauty. it's a component of fashion, the icing on the cake. take a moment to ponder: would John Galliano's shows still be as eye-catching as they are now, if the models weren't sporting theatrical hairstyles or exaggerated makeup on the runway? and what's a color aficionado, i.e. Jeffree Star, to do without her (or his) shocking pink blush?

jeffree star, myspace pin-up queen and manic panic advocate

people of past generations famously argue that beauty is to be admired, to be taken in and cherished, before it's gone. but even so, with all my fascination surrounding the subject, you'd think i'd actually take their advice. let me fill you in on this: i have trouble remembering advice when i need it the most. i say i live the moment, embracing what is around me, but in actuality i'm busy repeating thoughts to myself, self-conscious, yet subconsciously acting as the anti-narcissist (or does that make me a narcissist?).

maybe i'll take another look around.

meanwhile, look at this and try not to drool.

show me how you do that trick

2008-06-08T21:53:00.010-04:00

it's that time of year: the sweaty, salty stench of your skin fills the air as you unsuccessfully try to towel off the sand from your ankles and feet, aiming to keep your friend's car as sand-free as possible, only to leave traces of it on the floor and on the passenger seat. you were just trying to get some sun before your friend had to head off to work. quite ridiculous in this 99-degree, 12 o'clock heat, though, isn't it?

i guess you could say i had a rough morning.

see, i haven't exactly paid attention to the temperature lately. it's more of a what-you-see-is-what-you-get kind of thing -- i peek out the window, and if it's not raining, i'll look up; if i see a cloudless and sunlit sky, then i'll assume that the high for the day is probably around seventy-five, eighty tops. you know ... typical, favorable beach weather. thirty minutes later, i feel a hint of misery as i lay directly in the path of the sun's scorching heat. blinded by the sunlight, i close my eyes in the hopes of taking a nap -- no such luck. the sunlight still seeps through my eyelids. suddenly it feels like we're being chased by a fire-breathing monster (except he doesn't just breathe it, he radiates it), so we look for shelter ...

we'd left an hour earlier than we'd planned.

________________

according to gossip blogs, this chick is pregnant: (see source)

personally, i don't believe it. thin girls get bloated sometimes. i do, especially after a big meal. rude, much?

with birds i share this lonely view

2008-06-04T18:56:00.019-04:00

another reason to love new york: topshop. it should be open by the end of the year. i can't wait =D

i feel like the resort collections just swept by. i didn't even know they'd started until a week after Chanel showed. but Stella McCartney did the best, no surprise there. here's proof:

season after season, i find myself wishing i could get my hands on Stella's entire collection. i even want the random pink flower in the model's hair.

wouldn't it be nice if american mainstream magazine covers looked like this? (it's GQ Style Italy)

on a more random note, i think i'm in need of more friends who are girls; i'm sick of hanging out with guys all the time. i've been around guys my whole life -- i have two older brothers, and they often bring their friends to the house (i even consider one of them another older brother to me). i think it benefits me, though, because i'm not as prissy as some other girls. i wear clothes like four or five times before washing them, and i never brush my hair. i like action movies, and i actually know some things about cars. i know what guys like and don't like. i know what makes a guy complain about his girlfriend.

but nevertheless, it would be a pleasant change to go shopping and actually take my time, especially in sephora.

r.i.p.

2008-06-03T16:15:00.001-04:00

yves saint laurent
1936 - 2008

the temperature's too hot for tea

2008-05-31T22:52:00.008-04:00

i'm sure you know agyness deyn. you know, that british model with the blonde pixie cut who likes to mismatch her clothes? she's done a collaboration with the five o'clock heroes; her voice isn't bad, and it's surprisingly quite relaxing to listen to. the video for the song, called "Who," can be watched here. the artist behind aggy's make-up is a genius.

models-of-the-moment seem to be digging indie bands these days (or vice versa). i'm enjoying it, actually. i wonder who's next? coco rocha, showing off her moves alongside, say, MGMT, maybe?

then there's the supermodel + movie thing. heather, john, josh, and i saw "The Strangers" the other night. waste of $8; not because of gemma ward, who plays a dollface-masked serial killer (or stranger, rather), but because of the movie itself. i would have at least been satisfied with an explanation as to what was going on in the plot.

as i was dressing up before i left, though, i realized that i haven't been shopping lately; i like wearing a variety of tops and shoes, and for the past month or so i've been in a rut. i've been living in gray tees and neutral-colored shorts that shrink in the laundry. hopefully, tomorrow will be a nice change since my mom is taking me shopping. stocking up on swimsuits is at the top of my list. it's not even summer yet, and i've hit the beach almost every single day for the past two weeks.

i love the sand.

i love the water, no matter how dirty it may be -- but i hate when girls complain about it. the ocean will never be clean. too bad!

i love busting my ass whenever i try to skimboard.

i love surf culture and music.

fuck, i'm gonna buy a house on the beach one day.

i smell sex and candy

2008-05-25T17:52:00.003-04:00

so who's the party girl who messes with the boys in the bar in The Virgins' new video for "Rich Girls," teasing them in Agent Provacateur lingerie? behati prinsloo!

word is that victoria's secret is trying to make her the new Gisele, however odd that may be. she's only a Pink model, and she's not an Angel, so maybe the rumors are just rumors. and i thought Miranda Kerr was Gisele's replacement? who knows, we'll see.

i just visited the doctor a while ago and found out that i have strep throat. i had plans for tonight and tomorrow, but my mom keeps telling me to stay home, because it's contagious. the weather is gorgeous, the best it's been in nearly two weeks, and i'm staying in. i have the strongest urge to sip on iced tea while laying back in a lounge chair on the balcony of one of those houses on the beach. not to mention that the sun sets in an hour or two, and i love the sky during twilight.

and yet here i am, talking about behati prinsloo. i don't even have any music playing.

photos: fashionologie

it leans on me like a rootless tree

2008-05-18T15:52:00.006-04:00

counting, counting, counting ... there's been a lot of that lately. counting down the days left until summer, the amount of money that i owe to my friends -- thankfully just a couple bucks, the number of times that i've gone to the beach this past week, the pairs of sandals that i could wear in the summer heat. the days since i last spoke to him, who i probably let down. the things that i could have done different. the number of people who are slowly coming in to my life, and yet quickly walking out. i thought april showers were supposed to bring may flowers? the tulips in my mom's garden have hardly started to bloom.

prom night was alright, i wouldn't say it was as memorable as it could have been, since the dance itself could have been way better, but my friends and i were definitely some of the best dressed people there (hey i can be conceited, right?). i'd feel really weird showing off pictures of my friends here when they don't even know i have a blog, so i won't post any (until i change my mind, at least). i'll tell you this though: our party bus -- not limo, but party bus -- was pretty fuckin' sweet.

the chaffeur took out the pole though.

and after some consideration and taking in your input on whether i should go dramatic or simple-and-sweet in regards to my makeup for prom, i was torn between the two, so i went with a look that was very similar to amber heard's, sans the red lipstick, which i replaced with a peachy nude lip gloss. i had to compromise somehow.

photo credit: glitterdarkstar.deviantart.com

2008-05-13T17:37:00.003-04:00

once again, sorry for the lack of updates, it's almost the end of my junior year and so many things have come up, including prom, exams, summer job hunting, coughPARTIEScough and all that good stuff. and i'll be taking the SATs in june so i have study for that.

anyway, i will update this later on tonight or tomorrow =)

i've never read rolling stone

2008-04-29T15:15:00.008-04:00

who watched gossip girl last night? who else is psyched about nate+vanessa?! i don't know how the story goes in the books but i really like what's happening. i watched the next-week-preview at the end, and apparently someone really DOES turn gay, i wonder who?

my A.B.S dress ended up not fitting, and they ran out of my size on bluefly so i had to return it and get a different dress. it's still white and it still goes above the knee, except it has chiffon and there are silver sequins on the top. i went to Bakers at the mall and bought some light pink metallic sandals to go with it. i know it's flashy, but hey -- it's prom. everyone's going to look flashy, it's inevitable.

bet you didn't expect that. it's the girls from the Hills that we all know and love, next to heidi, who looks like a pornstar. boob job much? lauren and audrina always have such nice glowing tans though, i'm jealous =|

things i love about The Hills:

- audrina (who also happens to be the only brunette on the show)

- how whitney doesn't ever take part in any of the drama

- spencer and heidi fighting all the time

- lauren's hair

- how everyone and their mother watches this show (it shouldn't even be called a guilty pleasure anymore)

by the way, thanks for your input on prom hair and makeup - i'm going with the wavy hair and natural-ish makeup =D

photos: rolling stone

2008-04-27T21:00:00.001-04:00

i am so so soo sorry for the lack of updates. it's been like what, 2 weeks? i promise i'll write something soon =)

shadowplay

2008-04-14T18:42:00.009-04:00

so i've got the dress (by a.b.s.), the shoes (from bakers), the date (who's really cute), the dinner and afterparty plans, and whatever else there is all down. there are two things missing there, though: my hair and my makeup (for which i've hunted down countless photos of people with similar looks as me, namely the long, wavy dark hair and tan skin, i.e. vanessa hudgens and miranda kerr ... because i'm a dork) and i'm torn between wearing my hair straight or wavy, and my makeup neutral or dramatic. i know it's stupid, and prom is still like 3 and a half weeks away so i have plenty of time to decide, but i'm one of those people who like to know every single detail (perfectionist much?).

i need a second opinion, care to help?

makeup: pick a number

hair: pick one (sorry i forgot to number them, oh well)

photos: bluefly, style, bakers, vanessa hudgens fansite, miranda kerr fansite, asos

shakedown 1979 ... cool kids never have the time

2008-04-08T16:34:00.015-04:00

a couple of things that i don't quite understand:

1. high-waisted pants. they're overdone, and only a few people know how to make them look good anymore ... but mischa pulls it off pretty well in that picture.

2. bags of chips. they're not filling, they're salty and sometimes even greasy, i hate the sound they make when people chew them, and there are loads of things that taste better and are healthier.

3. using violence to protest the 2008 olympics

4. really thin, overplucked eyebrows

5. Chace Crawford's and Carrie Underwood's "gossip girl"-style break up (it was via text message)

but the old CBGB bar/club/venue is looking good again. John Varvatos turned it into his new store.

he kept the graffiti on the walls and the posters are still up, which adds to the vintage feel of the place. supposedly, he promised to do justice to CBGB's legacy, and i think he did a pretty good job, judging from the picture. i wonder if he kept anything else from the original space.

and how quaint that i mention '40s glamour in my last post and this photo (from the new Vanity Fair) of Kristen Bell pops up. i like the hair, the bathing suit, the shoes, the adornments, the pose, etc., it's a lovely shot.
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a cloudy saturday afternoon

2008-04-05T12:28:00.010-04:00

spring's off to a decent start, its been a bit rainy lately (bad) but i haven't had to wear a jacket or a hoodie in a while (good). it's not at all humid and the breeze doesn't flow too soft or too hard. the weather's near perfect right now. and i've had a good week. i went to target to see if they had any of the jovovich-hawk peasant tops in stock, which they didn't except for one in a size L, but i still bought a pair of blue acid-wash drainpipes that only cost $20. acid-wash jeans are that kind of thing that are a hit or a miss ... in this case, they're a hit, and they're comfy, too. then my mom and i decided to cruise on over to a discount store and i scored this too faced make-up palette for like, $7. i also got my driver's license =D but nope, no car yet.

and i love how the transition between winter and spring brings warm days with cool winds, and i can drink hot tea and eat an ice cold mint chocolate chip sundae in like the same hour, without feeling like its too cold or too warm for either of them.

i've also watched Hollywoodland, the Black Dahlia, and Atonement (after reading the book ... it was depressing, i even cried a little, and i don't ever cry over books) and i realized how much i love the glamour of the '40s, the red lips and the winged liner and the deeply parted hair, and i understand Gwen Stefani's obsession with that era. you know, a lot of celebrities are following suit, i.e. Christina, Scarlett, etc. but still, Gwen does it best. looks like some designers are with me (and said celebrities):

betsey johnson, christian lacroix - both fall '08

ideas for prom. sweet.

kate vs. lily vs. agyness

2008-03-31T20:10:00.008-04:00

i see a resemblance here:

kate bosworth, lily donaldson

anyone else see it too? like seriously, their profiles are exactly the same, even their noses.

but i love lily's laid back style and that worn-in leather jacket she always has on; unlike some top models of the moment, she actually deserves to be called one.

models' styles are always either a) simple, classy, and effortlessly chic, like Lily's or Raquel Zimmermann's, or b) unusual and sometimes make you wonder what the fuck they're wearing and why, like Agyness Deyn's. her outfits are horrendous.

i wish they'd wear more colors though...at least agyness's got that one down.

currently...

2008-03-26T11:09:00.012-04:00

craving: a green tea frappuccino. i haven't had one in months. i'm in withdrawal. seriously.

admiring: spring beauty. light pinks and corals replace the deep red lip colors of fall, yet the winehouse-esque winged liner is still lingering; but overall, a neutral palette with natural, tousled, i-just-rolled-out-of-bed hair looks best.

wanting: clear, plastic sunglasses. the PVC/plastic/lucite trend's seen an array of accessories, from bangles to bags to shoes, but never sunglasses! while all those other clear accessories were just mere fads of the season (which is, thankfully, over), sunglasses with translucent frames have the potential to be actual timeless, classic closet staples. and they don't look tacky. tom ford is at the top of my list, so far.

photos: style, neiman marcus

a restaurant dilemma, bad hair, and a maltepoo

2008-03-22T19:04:00.008-04:00

spring break is here! unfortunately, my brother just left about a minute ago to go to Hooters with a friend and i didn't know that he was going, and i really want some wings; but tomorrow is Easter, which means that my family and i, and some friends, will be having brunch somewhere with really good food. P.F. Chang's, perhaps? whatever the deal is, i know exactly what i'll be wearing: a light, lavender cotton mini-dress, a black leather jacket, and brown strappy sandals.

a few hits from this past week:

lauren conrad, blake lively, vanessa hudgens

and speaking of mini-dresses, i would love to raid Lauren's closet. i don't think i've really disliked any dress she's worn yet. Blake/Serena's looking pretty cheesy, and the schoolgirl uniform isn't new to any of us, except for the bright red, slouchy boots. while i wish i had a pair like that, it would be pretty senseless to invest in one now, all things considered. but isn't her maltepoo (the dog) adorable? and lastly, Vanessa's getting more and more effortlessly chic every time i see a picture of her, and i love her jacket+scarf combo.

but enough of the good stuff.

according to the new Marc Jacobs ad, Victoria Beckham wouldn't look good with a short fringe, complete with a bow. and for his new movie, Chapter 27, Jared Leto gained so much weight that he kind of looks like Perez Hilton in the poster. the movie is about the murder of John Lennon, and even though it also stars Lindsay Lohan, it looks promising.

photos: justjared.com

you ain't born typical

2008-03-19T14:53:00.011-04:00

you may have heard of The Kills. you may have seen the cover for their recently released album, Midnight Boom, on the sidebar of this blog, where it stayed for a couple weeks. you may have read about them in magazine issues from last month, namely Nylon or maybe Spin, where they promoted their new record. you may have listened to one of their songs, maybe their hit "U.R.A Fever," which i can't get enough of. and if you haven't, then you're missing out.

the Kills are Alison Mosshart and Jamie Hince, better known as VV and Hotel, and they're pretty much two musical geniuses based in London; not to mention that they're style is killer. think pointed black boots, worn-out skinny jeans, black blazers, and hair that looks like it hadn't been cared for in a while.
just a few reasons why they're my latest musical infatuation.
check out their video for "U.R.A Fever," you're sure to fall in love.

and according to L.A. rag mag, Hince is engaged to cokehead-fashionista-pothead-supermodel Kate Moss

even though she's so obviously shitfaced in the above picture, she still looks at least half decent. better than she was in the Pete Doherty days, at least.

currently...

2008-03-13T19:13:00.009-04:00

wanting: another light, airy dress and a sweet little romper.

i often see in spring fashion spreads some girls running around on a beach or an open field, with barefeet and windblown hair and a short, flowy dress, looking like they couldn't be happier, and sadly i haven't been able to do that yet. so i have an idea/goal this season: whenever i go the beach, i'm wearing a dress and i'm gonna run around like a crazy person (shoes optional).

impatiently waiting for: gossip girl to go back on the air.

spotted: the cast of my favorite show on the streets of the upper east side, wearing what looked like prep school uniforms, and sitting on those foldable chairs that they have on sets ... which can only mean one thing: gossip girl is back! mark your calendars. april 21st.

thinking: why, madonna, why?!

sure, she looks good, but don't forget that she's old enough to be a grandmother, and she writes books for children.

ps: this is a new blog feature!!

(and sorry for the lack of updates lately, i've been busy and time seems to fly by faster, thanks to daylight savings. i hate setting my clock forward. it totally ruined my week, i'll tell you that.)

photos: just jared, whowhatweardaily, urban outfitters

irina l. + sean l.

2008-03-10T15:26:00.011-04:00

remember back when we first started hearing about Irina Lazareanu and Sean Lennon writing/singing a song together? i might be late, but i've just now heard it. the song, called "Strange Places," really had my hopes up that it would be this great song, having heard about Irina's work with Babyshambles. the guitar riff is really good (must be those Beatles genes), as is the melody, and Irina's voice is somewhat reminiscent of Mazzy Star. at least to me, it is. overall, it's a nice song. could be teeny bit better though ... maybe its just the shitty quality of this youtube "video" though?

and that would make her the 394579th model to try singing or acting after modelling...

a little photo-op with the man himself (lol):

and more:

seeing red

2008-03-04T19:45:00.010-05:00

what's black, white, and red all over?

answer: who cares.

brunettes are finally having their moment (LOVE IT!) and pretty soon, we might be seeing a lot more redheads, too. again, love it.

alison sudol (a fine frenzy), lydia hearst, ashlee, olga sherer

speaking of red, i'm obsessed with ashlee simpson's wayfarers. ever since last week when i saw my friend wearing blue ones, i've been looking all over for a pair of my own. no, i lied ... ever since exactly two years ago when i saw a picture of nicole richie wearing oversize red shades, i've been lusting after them. i wonder how often she goes sunglasses shopping, she probably has like 200 pairs (and i want every single one of them!)

dazed&confused: madonna

2008-02-29T15:26:00.008-05:00

pushing 50 and still looking good. botox and yoga do wonders!! she does look pretty fabulous though, huh? especially her hair. that's how i'll look when i turn half a century old. alive and kickin'.

the issue comes out sometime next month and probably really soon, and of course, like any other cover star of any american magazine, she has something new to promote. in this case it's her new album Hard Candy, which comes out April 29th. the first single, "Four Minutes," will be released soon and features Justin Timberlake. i haven't heard it yet, but after seeing this cover shot and knowing that the song is a Madonna+JT collaboration, i can't wait.

chanel

a carrousel at a fashion show? can't say it hasn't been done before, but Karl definitely knows how to please a crowd, and of course neither Mary-Kate nor Ashley could miss it.

i'm completely in love with those half sunglasses. (all photos from popsugar.com)

back to black

2008-02-27T16:24:00.008-05:00

ann demeulemeester, jean paul gaultier, christian dior, jean paul gaultier

i understand that these are the fall shows and the colors are meant to be darker, but seriously i'm getting a little bored. i like the clothes though, don't get me wrong.

by the way, if you like listening to acoustic, down-tempo music when you're just hanging out at home, download Amy Winehouse's b-side edition of Back to Black. the first two tracks have been played over and over again on my playlist for some time now and i'm still not sick of them.

as for me, well, i'm still bed-ridden. i feel like a couch potato ... i watched so much TV last night, and i slept so long, it's not even funny. and i'll probably do the same thing tonight.

u.r.a. fever

2008-02-25T14:28:00.022-05:00

i was thinking about staying in bed all day. i woke up and my throat was itchy, my head was spinning, and my back hurt, but stupid me decided, "oh i'll be fine," and i went to school, only to go home two hours later. but anyways.

a milan recap should help me feel better:

dolce & gabbana

versace

roberto cavalli

etro

moschino

missoni

giorgio armani

i hope you noticed the david bowie tee at Dolce & Gabbana, i love it. i think the designers are starting to take note of the climate change; bare legs in minidresses in the winter, like at Versace, look a little more "vegas in the summer" than "its snowing outside." i'm not complaining though, spring-y and summer-y clothes are more fun.

non-makeup

2008-02-23T12:09:00.008-05:00

i love the natural look. that's one reason why i love spring and summer; looking like you just came from the beach is the norm. and really, no ones like when you spend 3 hours in front the mirror -- i mean, i don't.

calvin klein, stella mccartney, marc by marc jacobs

materials: a nice glow (Jergens Natural Glow moisturizer works really good), a little bronzer (M.A.C. and Estee Lauder are my favorites), maybe some rose-colored cream blush (like M.A.C. Blushcreme in Lilicent), and waterproof mascara (i sometimes use Maybelline Lash Discovery in brown, but trust me, there are better ones out there). or you could just say fuck it and slick on some lip balm.

alexander wang + waterproof jeans

2008-02-20T16:51:00.010-05:00

we all know of the comfortably chic designer Alexander Wang, but not many of us know about Storm Denim Technology, a finish for denim fabrics (including jeans) that pretty much makes them storm-proof -- they provide "water-repellency, protection from the cold and damp, and breathability." sounds ideal for the man who works outside a lot or the girl who's always on the go. Wang debuted his line of Storm Denim-treated jeans during NYFW and they'll be available in Barney's this fall. check out his demonstration in this Nylon tv video, also featuring his model muse Erin Wasson:

click here to see the full article

rules of nonconformity

2008-02-19T15:01:00.015-05:00

Gareth Pugh and Vivienne Westwood livened up the London runways this past week:

gareth pugh

vivienne westwood red
i know i'm posting a little late for London fashion week, but i've been gone all weekend, hence the lack of updates

out magazine: nate, dan, and chuck

2008-02-13T16:14:00.014-05:00

unless you're gay, then you've probably never heard of Out magazine. i sure hadn't, until about five minutes ago when i came across the cover featuring the guys of Gossip Girl -- Chace Crawford, Penn Badgley, and Ed Westwick. (click here to read the article)

am i the only person who didn't know that Dan turns gay in the books? i never read them, i only watch the show; i think i spoiled the story for myself.

en vague

2008-02-12T16:08:00.002-05:00

notice a trend here? yup, that's Paris, then Cory Kennedy, then Paris again, all wearing tees with their faces plastered on them. Cory (in her limited edition Ksubi tee) even has Paris' face on her shirt. stylish? obnoxious? statement-making? i don't even know how i feel about this trend. and while i would probably never wear a shirt with my own face on it, i do like tees that are "different" from the usual solid, striped, or Hollister Co. basics (but i'll admit i own quite a few of each -- easy dressing, duh). urban outfitters has a bunch, and nope, no Parises or Corys in sight. but you can proclaim your love for Jesus for around $34.

laziness is a virtue

2008-02-09T18:56:00.002-05:00

so, the rounded corners on pictures thing got really annoying; back to normal ...

colors varied in the collections this past week in new york. muted or bold? neutral or neon? case in point: Scott Sternberg (Boy by Band of Outsiders) and Chris Benz.

boy by band of outsiders

Sternberg took the typical preppy schoolgirl's outfit and mixed it up with menswear, with plenty of dark grays and fur hats, which is why B.B.O. is now one of my favorite labels.

chris benz

yeah, these looks are a little more fitting for spring (just take out the hat and the coat), but i love the idea of a bright+neutral palette. very fitting for my neutral+pastel color taste, no?

oh and, what's with all the fur hats? i'm hoping two things: 1) that they're fake, and 2) that they won't become a big trend. my friend has the kind with the fur on the inside and the ear flaps, like in the second picture above, and that's enough for me.

and it comes to a close

2008-02-07T18:15:00.001-05:00

from the recent mens' and new york fashion weeks:

dsquared2, obedient sons, alexander wang

laragh outside a show, john varvatos, narciso rodriguez

badgley mischka, derek lam

all: diesel

badgley mischka, lacoste

jessica stam outside a show, oscar de la renta, sasha pivovarova backstage

superbowl ads + the eye

2008-02-03T18:45:00.003-05:00

i'm one of those people who only watches the superbowl for the commercials. so here i am, in the den with my dad, and the pepsi max with ginseng commercial just came on, where everyone was dancing to "what is love." it was hilarious. see? the commercials are obviously the real reason why anyone watches. =)

i saw The Eye last night, and i'm glad i only paid $7 for my ticket. it could have been an actual horror movie if it wasn't for the ghosts popping up, like, every 3 seconds. Jessica Alba really hasn't been in any memorable movies lately (except Good Luck Chuck -- totally funny). i love the red printed jacket she's been wearing lately though:

it does the job of making her baby bump less obvious while looking chic and sophisticated at the same time. but whose blue trucker hat is that? cash's, i presume? i mean .. i thought trucker hats were over.

speaking of movies, did anyone happen to catch the preview for Wanted, starring Angelina Jolie?

faded jeans

2008-01-10T21:42:00.001-05:00

slim faded jeans are about to make a comeback. it's pretty exciting, i guess, especially since i bought a pair from Urban Outfitters last summer that i never, ever wear. it was on sale, i figured that i'd find some occasion to wear it, so i bought it, and right now it's somewhere in my closet ... i don't know exactly which spot, probably buried underneath a stack of jeans. all of a sudden i see skinny, light-wash denim on fashion blogs everywhere and i'm like, "i can finally wear those jeans"

summer withdrawal

2007-12-17T18:04:00.001-05:00

i miss summer. i remember walking down the street in Hoboken, NJ and seeing the quote "dream as if you'll live forever. live as if you'll die today," in huge letters, on the side of a company van. ever since then i've lived by that quote. i love James Dean.

i remember the easy, flowy, brightly colored sundresses and shorts and cardigans that i threw on whenever i went out. i love winter's muted shades though, the scarves and the knit berets, it's a nice change, plus it keeps me warm. but i'm more of a laid-back kind of person. i like popsicles and sleeping.

same old, same old

2007-12-09T20:56:00.002-05:00

have you ever had that feeling when you're literally this close to having something you've really wanted, and then something else just pushes you back to where you were before? i've felt it so many times last week. no, last month. i guess something good could come out of it, like maybe it just reminds you that you can't always have what you want, or that you have to try harder to get what you want, but at the same time, i just need a break. I'm spoiled, i admit it. sometimes i take things for granted and sometimes i don't appreciate what I have, and that becomes a problem. you know that quote, "Live as if you'll die tomorrow..." That's exactly what i'm doing. I'm happy, living life day to day, trying to make the most of my time. and even though I think that i'm appreciating everything, at the end of the day, I realize that i'm just taking things for granted, like always. But that's it, you know ... i should stop looking back.

driving in the sun

2007-12-02T13:35:00.001-05:00

friday night just made my week. i met up with people i hadn't seen in a long time. strawberry-flavored cigars, balloon volleyball, an outdoor party in ocean view ... so much fun.

the next morning i went to national portfolio day in DC, meaning that i woke up early to ride a bus for 4 hours with some friends a few other art students. it was fun for the most part. we arrived at about 10, waited on the sidewalk ("six bucks, here you go, have fun with that"), and then went inside. after that we walked around for a little bit and i came home at 9 p.m., a little too late to go to the movies like i planned, and a little too tired to party. i ate too little and my stomach hurt. i ate pizza, washed up, and hopped in bed.

i got so annoyed by some of the other kids though. it's like they try too hard to be different, and in my head i'm like, "loosen up. go to a kegger." but still, no hard feelings.

quote of the day: "i can totally see you living the l.a. lifestyle, driving your bmw to the beach" - my photo teacher. haha, i can see that happening in the very near future. (minus the bmw.) the image in my head reminded me of Paris:

2007-11-27T20:47:00.000-05:00

So maybe I cheated, maybe I couldn't come up with a perfectly original name for this blog, but I chose this and i'm sticking with it so too bad. teacupcakes. get it? well let me introduce myself. my name is Millicent, i'm sixteen, and a junior in high school. I really don't feel like writing about myself, so i won't. But I do love green tea, strawberries, parties, the beach, and fashion. too bad this won't be a fashion blog though, huh?