by a stylized hysteria on February 21, 2012
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These days, you can’t visit a street style blog without seeing a least a few pairs of those Isabel Marant hidden-wedge sneakers (or their lower-priced counterparts).
There’s a special place in my heart for “ugly” trendy pieces. But I can’t seem to get on board with these. See, I look at them and I see this:
House slippers, masquerading as sneakers. Not be worn above the age of 4.
with a little of this mixed in:
Yo Kid! Yo Play! Yo 1994, how ya been?
I did a little google searching to find some chic outfits featuring these sneakers. I kind of feel like every single one of these outfits would be better with different shoes. What do you think? Am I missing the boat? Are these so fantabulous that I can’t even wrap my mind around them? Or are they just really, really bad?
by a stylized hysteria on February 14, 2012
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About two months ago, I signed up for Timehop, a cool service that sends you daily emails of your past tweets and facebook statuses from exactly one year ago. A walk down memory lane is usually fun, but I knew when it reached this time last year it would be a bit difficult to think back to where I was in 2011. This time last year, my mother collapsed while working and was brought to the emergency room. Within a week, she was diagnosed with a cancerous tumor in her stomach and rushed into surgery. My family coalesced (as people do in these times) and I made the hard decision to move back into my parents home. The story has a happy ending, with my mom recovering completely and my parents coming to love the gatos even more than they love me.
My mom and dad had a glass of champagne over the weekend to commemorate the event. Me? I’m holding my champagne for the date I came home and my mother’s doctor said she was cancer-free and was going to be fine. And you? Have a glass of champagne sometime this week and tell your family you love them. Not for Valentine’s Day, but just because.
Since this is a fashion blog, here’s a few pics of my mother I dug up over the weekend. I inherited my mother’s love of statement jewelry, red lipstick, and bright colors. And not to brag (too much) but isn’t she gorgeous?!
Ok, this isn’t her best sartorial choice. But matching outfits? So awesome!
by a stylized hysteria on January 31, 2012
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This is a super quick post to share a little of what I’ve been up to. Which is artin’ and craftin’ and maybe watching too many cat videos on youtube.
I made this necklace a few weeks ago during a crafternoon with Holly. It was really easy to put the chains together (with the help of a friend) and once I got home, I spray painted the whole thing white and then painted the individual chains with pastel colored acrylic paint. I’m loving pastels for the springtime, especially when paired with last years neons.
by a stylized hysteria on January 16, 2012
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It’s that time again! I could post a best and worst dressed list, but everyone else is doing that. So instead, I play fuck, marry, or kill with the lovely ladies of the Golden Globes. My choices are based on outfits (duh), whether or not I like said actress, and if I think she can cook me a nice dinner. I do this fairly often. See here and here and here. Okay, let’s get started!
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by a stylized hysteria on January 3, 2012
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Let’s talk new years resolutions. I am committed to making some serious changes in my life in 2012. My three main resolutions are: to fall in love, get married before the end of the year, and start planning to make a family.
JUST KIDDING! Those would be my anti-resolutions. As in, if these things happen- the end is nigh, me and my ovaries have been brainwashed, or pod people have taken over the earth. But I am excited for the new year and the painfully optimistic thoughts that go along with the purchase of a fresh calendar and my recently passed birthday. Some of the things I hope to accomplish this year are the same trite goals everyone harps on about: losing weight, being healthier, eating healthier, saving money. Some are quite specific, like buying a new mattress and bed frame and getting Lasik eye surgery. But all of this thinking got my creative juices flowing. Ok, no. All of my wasted hours on pinterest got my creative juices flowing after seeing the passive-aggressive manifesto:
I really like the idea of placing general goals and motivational thoughts and quotes in a nice, simple design. But this one didn’t quite apply to me. So I made my own. Warning: Naughty Language Ahead.
It’s a work in progress. I might add some things. Maybe I’ll completely update it in June. But I like having something right in front on my face (as my laptop wallpaper) that reminds me of who I want to be and what I want to do with my life. I made this with PowerPoint and if you like it, you’re welcome to use it. Or hell, go make your own. And share it with me.
