by a stylized hysteria on September 27, 2010
in Random
Last night I rolled myself off the couch and headed out to my second Boston Fashion Week event, Sam Mendoza’s showing at Rocca in the South End. It was the perfect end to the weekend and the best thing to pump me up for upcoming events.
Like I said on twitter, anyone who thinks Boston isn’t stylish was proven wrong. It was absolutely packed and everyone looked great. No North Face, Patagonia, uggs, or Lily Pulitzer in sight. I was busy wrestling with my purse, jacket, camera, and glass of prosecco (yum), so I couldn’t stalk individuals for outfit pics. But imagine heels, heels, and more heels. Layered rock-n-roll silver necklaces and nature-inspired jewelry. Gorgeous afros, blondes with waves, and bangs on nearly everyone. Preppy college style taken to the next level with letterman’s jackets and cardigans. Lots of silk and patterns.
So, yeah beautiful people, beautiful clothes. And a lovely collection from Sam Mendoza. He has quite the loyal following in Boston and everyone seemed very impressed with his newest work. It was a very small collection shown my models lounging on a set, surrounded by persian rugs and bottles of champagne. The majority of the collection was beautiful gowns, but I loved the drapey tops and casual pants the most. I got a few photos of the collection with my tiny and very old point-and-shoot. Ugh. A new compact camera is the newest item on a long list of things I want to purchase. Where oh where is my sugar daddy??
by a stylized hysteria on September 26, 2010
in outfits
This is the last of that sort of thing. Now I’m cleaning up and I’m moving on, going straight and choosing life. I’m looking forward to it already. I’m gonna be just like you.
I went to the gym this morning and was very excited to see my favorite movie, Trainspotting, on the tv. It was like visiting with old friends. Friends who are heroin addicts, have terrible hygiene, and are generally fucking insane.
Boston Fashion Week is going right now, continuing through till Friday or Saturday. I’ll be covering some of the shows for New Brahmin, so make sure to check the site! I’m also heading to the Swapaholics swap and blogger meet-up on Thursday. I already have set aside a bag of goodies. I cannot wait!
In the meantime, here’s an outfit I wore to work last week. I really love the socks and sandals together, although I gotta a hell of a lot of odd looks. The skirt is a maxi skirt from H&M that I wear often. I pinned the front up and the back fell naturally into a balloon hem.
cardigan- Zara
shirt- American Apparel
skirt- H&M
shoes- Seychelles
by a stylized hysteria on September 21, 2010
in outfits
These pants are my best purchase of the season so far. I reach for them so much, it’s sort of ridiculous. Like in yesterday’s outfit post, I can wear them as a suit. I can throw on flats and a tee and be casual. And to think they only cost $12 at Gap!
Before I took photos this morning, I was super proud of this outfit. I felt comfortable and chic in it. And then I saw the photos and realized my all black outfit and white stockings totally ripoff Michael Jackson.
So I’m kind of laughing at myself and hoping people on the street don’t immediately come to the same conclusion.
I was catching up with a girlfriend online and when she asked what I’d been up to, I realized something. So many of my favorite activities, like blogging and photography, are solitary activities. And most bloggers realize that when you want to get exposure for your blog, it usually means hours a day on the computer. Sometimes I’ll go for weeks before realizing that I’ve barely interacted with people in real life. Kind of crazy. So I’m looking forward to going to the Museum of Fine Arts on Saturday and viewing the Richard Avedon exhibit. With a real life person! Saturday the 25th is actually Smithsonian Magazine Free Museum Day, and tons of Museums throughout the country are participating.
shirt- Urban Outfitters
pants- Gap
stockings- H&M
shoes- TJ Maxx
necklace- Charlotte Russe
Listening to… “True Love Will Find You” by Mates of State
by a stylized hysteria on September 16, 2010
in Random
What do you think? The cover and text isn’t getting a lot of love on The Fashion Spot, but I adore it. The image is great, and the font reinforces the idea of hardness that you get from the concrete wall Anja is leaning on. Love her name, by the way. Maybe that’ll be the next pet name.
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by a stylized hysteria on September 15, 2010
in Random
Yes, OMFG! As in, I want. I need. I crave. I yearn. I look at my credit card limit. I cry. I whine. Maybe tomorrow I’ll reach acceptance.
According to style.com, this collection will higher priced than Theory’s usual items. So worth it.
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