martin & osa

I Pulled Off Your Wings and I Laughed

by a stylized hysteria on January 24, 2012

in outfits

Hey blog, long time no see. Between loads of meetings at work that required boring suits and very little weekend fun due to the arm injury, I haven’t had any outfits worth documenting. But today, I managed to put on something vaguely interesting, throw on some new (to me) jewelry, and even style my hair. Woohoo!

Since I’ve been avoiding the real world and its ability to make my arm hurt, I’ve taken up a new hobby: scouring Etsy for vintage jewelry. My favorites list is out of control. I cannot stop myself from looking for beaded bracelets, rhinestone necklaces, and dramatic earrings. In fact, I’ve put myself on a jewelry moratorium for the next few weeks. Then again, I also put myself on a white bread moratorium and my morning croissant was delicious and oh-so white. Self-control is a pain in the butt, man. Maybe I should declare a moratorium on self-control.

 

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You know, based on these pictures, you’d never guess Chloe cat is painfully shy and scared of everyone. She’s such a camera hog!

 

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And a close-up of my necklace, which you might have seen on twitter or instagram yesterday. It’s so detailed and sparkly that it needs something like distressed denim to make it wearable.

 

shirt- Martin & Osa
pants- Gap
boots- Sam Edelman
necklace- vintage from Etsy

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If I’m doing my job, it’s your resolve that breaks

by a stylized hysteria on August 1, 2010

in outfits

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Yes, my shirt does have a giant hole in the back. Thanks for telling me.

I bought this crossback T by Alexander Wang bra a few weeks ago and realized that I had nothing in my closet that had a low enough back to show off the best details of the bra. So a quick ebay search turned up this top from Victoria’s Secret. I tried to keep the rest of my outfit low-key, hence the jeans and flats. On a night out I would wear the top and bra with a high-waisted pencil skirt and some chunky heels.

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I love this necklace. I got it from etsy seller basilthecat. It’s gorgeous and subtle and the perfect length. I really recommend checking out her store.
 
shirt- Victoria’s Secret
bra- T by Alexander Wang
jeans- Martin & Osa
flats- Zara
 
Listening to…”Hook” by Blues Traveler

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Pink elephants and lemonade, dear Jessie

by a stylized hysteria on May 12, 2010

in outfits

Well, I have had a hell of a day. It’s like I spent the evening wrangling cats. Oh wait… I did. Yesterday, I visited the shelter where I got Chloe kitten and fell in love with another cat. So now I have two cats who really don’t like each other. And now I am outnumbered by cats.

Meet Calliope!

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She’s a total cuddlebug. She contorts herself in the most awkward ways just to get her head rubbed.

Now on to the clothes! I won this shirt on ebay and find it perfect to throw on for work when I’ve worn jeans and funky tops too many days in a row and my boss is giving me the evil eye. The shoes are new- part of my never-ending parade of recent purchases. I wonder if the cat counts as a recent purchase? hmmm….

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Close-up of new shoes and socks.

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shirt- diane von fursternberg
jeans- martin & osa
shoes- urban outfitters
 
Listening to… “Dear Jessie” by Madonna. I dare you to listen to this song and not smile

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Like so many others, I am desperate for warm weather and the opportunity to start wearing my summer clothes again. So I’m stuck layering for now.

Part one: pretty shirt. feels like spring. except for the goosebumps on my arms.

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Part two: despite my animal print, I am truly a delicate flower.

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part three: I’ve finally accepted the fact that it’s not yet spring.

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part four: my favorite cold weather accessory for keeping my neck warm.

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blazer- zara
cardigan- j.crew
shirt- don’t remember
jeans- martin & osa
oxfords- steve madden
scarf/neckwarmer- chloe kitten
 
 
Listening to… “Vow” by Garbage

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Wait a minute honey, I’m gonna add it up

by a stylized hysteria on February 22, 2010

in outfits

In all my excitement over New York Fashion Week, I haven’t bothered to post any outfits. And I’ve had some cute outfits!

 

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Top- Forever21
Tank top- Forever21
Jeans- Martin & Osa

 

Apparently this lace top (and the dress version) have become very popular and sold out. I’m so glad I got mine early. It’s absolutely lovely on.

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dress- Diane von Furstenberg
cardigan- Rodarte for Target
boots- Steve Madden

Love, love, love the combo of yellow and navy. Also, I think I finally perfected my version of “naturally” wavy hair.

 

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dress- Zara
tights- Plush fleece lined tights
shoes- Nine West

So here’s an outfit I didn’t get to actually wear out. Too bad, ’cause it’s cute, right?

 
 

Listening to “Add it Up” by Violent Femmes

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