You're Skins so Fair, it's not Fair

I'm constantly inspired by Roman and Grecian styles. One of my favorite TV series was Rome (it's 2 seasons that focus on Julius Caesar and Marc Antony = wondrous!) This love for antiquity maybe started when I watched Disney's Hercules or maybe ever since I got to build the Colosseum out of marshmallows and toothpicks in elementary school!

There is just something about the elements of Greek and Roman mythology; drapery, gold, popping colors set in marble, and intricate detailing that makes me a sucker for the classics. In the show Rome, fashion plays importnat role in setting up the scene and Invoking the Muse.

This outfit makes me think of a wearable interpretation of this. The gold flats are something that I've had for a long time and always add an extra kick (no pun intended) to any outfit. The belt is subtle and has a cute heart clasp to cinch in for the waist. The hairband is brown and braided suede chords. I'm obsessed with braided items right now!
I guess this look was my own little "Ode to a Grecian Urn," but in a contemporary way and a cute switch from the toga party boring white bed sheet.

Outfit:
Dress- thrifted, Liz Claiborne (Petit Dresses)
Shoes- bag sale, Carysma brand
Belt- I have no idea...
Headband- Forever 21
Ring- Forever 21

Listening To: St. Vincent's "Your Lips are Red"

Keep Your Head Up

Hey guys, so today I'm going to do some fashion for my all time biggest inspiration- JAPAN! Now, Japan fashion is amazing! I've studied the language and the people for my entire college career and while I was there I was impressed with how fashionable the girls were. Everyday was like a fashion show for them and shopping was amazing. (I drooled over everything.)

Things that were big over there were...
1. Fashionable skirts
2. High heels
3. and frills.

The outfit I'm wearing I bought in Japan. It is a sheer tan long sleeved and a pair of brown skirt/ shorts. People kept asking if I was wearing a skirt or pants. They are shorts but they are flowy another to come off as a skirt. AND they have pockets! - another plus.

When I was in Japan it was winter. So when I wore this outfit I were brown tights with it and the scarf I'm wearing in this picture. It can be both a winter and fall outfit. This outfit represents all that I love about Japanese fashion. It's just... well stylish. People turn their heads when I wear this on campus. (I wish Americans dressed like this all the time.)

Alleyways and Payphone Calls

This was the first "photo shoot" that I ever did. I remember thinking it was silly because I didn't want to be one of those people who take their own MySpace shots. You know the ones from above where you can see their arm and it just looks silly! I had just got a new Fujifilm camera and wanted to test the waters. So, I set the timer and just dove in. I didn't really know what I was doing, but then I realized that it is all about the clothes!

So this is from forever ago...I must have been 16 or 17. It's funny because I still have that dress, in fact I wore it this past weekend! It's awesome not only does it look good with or without a belt, but the color is great too! It's not quite white or tan, but a blend fabric and it's double layered so you don't have to worry about wearing a slip or anything underneath. (I mean except your underwear ;) I also still wear that belt! It's a "go-to" belt when I need something to pair with a skirt and blouse or pinch in a dress, since it's black it goes with everything!

Outfit:
Dress - Lux by UO
Necklace - from Italy
Leggings - Forever 21
Belt - local outlet store
Shoes - my sisters' heels

Where: my room from high school
Music: "Home" by Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros

Where the Light Is

It was a loverly hotty day on the Little Bit O'Heaven Farm when we took these pictures. BUt despite the Sahara-like heat I think they turned out fairley well! Cara and I bought the same skirt at the summer sidewalk sale, but when we wore them we wanted to bring our own unique styles to them. I added lots of accessories and Cara detailed her skirt with a neat graphic tee!

It's a fun skirt because it has all these colorful mini shapes that make a funky pattern and the yellow is just so striking, that you could wear a white shirt and you would still stand out. I wore this outfit on a hot day, but also I might throw it on if I wanted to go out to dinner with my friends or to go to class.

Outfit:
Shirt- my Oma's old top
Skirt- UO
SHoes- $3 at a Garage Sale
Headband- I'm not sure where I got this? (it might be my sisters!)
Braclets- Gift from my Dad from Korea
Belt- @ Bag Sale

Listening to: "Gold Lion" by the Yeah Yeah Yeahs