GRUNGE & GLORY

throwing it back with a little Miesel/Vogue editorial inspo from the 90s. 

Naomi Campbell + Kristen McMenamy by Steven Meisel. Vogue December 1992

THE GYPSY LIFE

This editorial.

boho/hippie/surfer/gypsy vibes

boyfriend jeans, prints, hats, piles of chunky tribal jewelry,

+ not one fck to give

Clizzick for more!

EVERYTHING

Can't really even begin to explain this playlist... just feel-good music for a rainy Monday. The mix is awlllll over the dayum place from new Alice Smith + JT to some stupid old-school jams... baby Brandy (!) + Missy Elliott (the Sock It 2 Me remix by Kaytranada that I. can. not. stop. listening to.)

+ All hail Ms. Hill.  

Get lifted here.

MOTO MOJO

nothing comes close to the perfect biker jacket. 

EL biker jacket is not only one of my faves but also one of the best winter-to-spring transition pieces. Can't get much better than ripped shorts, booties + a motorcycle jacket... click for mo' moto:

SOURCE : BLK DENIM; FREJA BEHA FOR TWIN FW09, TOMMY TON, ISABELI FONTANA IN BALMAIN BY DAVID SIMS FOR VOGUE PARIS FEB 2013; VIA PRINCEANDMERCER

JUST THE VISUAL : AHORA

SPRING is officially here.

aaand I'm officially into color again with a little push from Miss Moss + Mario Testino (!!) This woman is so damn #bossy in the rag & bone Jefferson blazer... (but I'm actually much more interesada con la blanqueta + sombrero..) I nita margarita...

KATE MOSS BY MARIO TESTINO FOR VOGUE PARIS APRIL 2013 

ALL OVER THE PLACE

overalls.

You know the dill. Been jonesing for some overalls for a hot minute now. More inspo (hay Rach) + picks after the jump :

SOURCE: KATE MOSS BY PETER LINDBERGH 1994; VIA 4TH AND BLEEKER, BLACKBOOK MAGAZINE APRIL 2012, UNKNOWN (I REMEMBER IT FROM LAST SPRING EDITORIALS BUT NOT SURE WHICH PUB..?)

PINSTRIPED

Found my new favorite pantalones on my first Trash & Vaudeville adventure in the East Village. More after the jump!

LOVE the bone zippers.

MONDAY

 Joan Smalls by Josh Olins for Vogue Paris September 2011

THE PLAYLIST : RINGS N' THINGS

...currently occupying the sh!tshow my mind.

More after the jump :

SMOKE

+ Saturday night. 

Kate Moss by Peter Lindbergh for Harper's Bazaar US, March 2010

THE RUNWAY : GIVENCHY FALL 2013

The poem "Future Feminism" was placed on the guests' seats at this season's Givenchy show. Written by Antony, (of the band Antony and the Johnson's), the poem is a powerful statement confronting the gender of our society, and where it's headed.

"We are reaching the end of His story." :

More after the jump (!)

MOODBOARD : FRESH

Going to keep this post as simple as the topic. I've been really loving the fresh, close-to-no-make-up look. Maybe it started after the 50th replay of Riri's Stay... Definition: flaw·less /ˈflôlis/ 1. Without any blemishes or imperfections; perfect. 2. Without any mistakes or shortcomings.   

Some more naked (faces) after the jump (!) :

IN SHEWS NEWS

Not happy about it but... found my new favorite spot for shoes (+ the price is nice (!)). I might be late to the party (?), but Choies choo choices are on point. They're obvious nods to today's tastemakers: Isabel, Balenciaga, Wang... but I mean, I'm not complaining.

Some favorites :

From left :  Punk Pointed Shoes/ Zip Back Leather Notched Heel Boots/ Pony Wedge Point Ankle Boots 

Also crushing on these badass toe caps aaaand hello Rick Owens

PLAYLIST : THE SOUND OF SPRING

Had my first 20/20 experience yesterday,
I can.not.get.enough.
Grown and sexy JT gives us a new sound with this album that feels smooth but phunky... a fresh, feel good JT take on classic, old school, baby-makin' r&b music. shesobsessed.com
Timbo absolutely killed this album in a way only he can (he is BACK with 'Don't Hold the Wall'). These tracks just go. (Most are close to 8 damn good minutes.)
Standing ovation, on repeat forever, hands down my spring soundtrack (!!!) Listen to the full stream on iTunes through the link here

Currently waking up to Let the Groove Get In.... Get into it (!)

SWEATUATION

all about the dressed up sweats situation right now.

Entrando en Calor : Carmen Kass for Harper's Bazaar Spain Jan 2013

THE PLAYLIST : MONDAY

mood moosic.
In an obvious Aaliyah phase right now... aaand been waiting for this Drake to come back for a hot minute (!!)... let's just say it's been '5 AM in Toronto' for about 36 hours now #onrepeat
 #imjustbeinfrankwitcha

Monday is usually my night to detox, clean my apartment, "cook" + laze around. Who doesn't need a good chaylist for all of the above?

Really random mix- but #thatshowilikeit

Click to play...

ANIMAL PRINT-STINCTS

Doesn't get much better than a good animal print. 

(...unless you twerk out a 4-in-1 deal a-la-Lanvin pre-fall 13 look 1 below. Stupid purrfect.)

Currently loving some animal action.

The print parade (+ more after the jump!) :

THE JONES : BECAUSE WHO DOESN'T

need a little mid-week summer inspo.
Only the first week of March and I've decided that summer sun, waves, Coronas and beach fires should start yesterday. A little old school + new school surf inspired moodboard :

Disclaimer : This post is pretty aggressive seeing that there's this thing called spring (?) that fits somewhere between today's date and where my head's at, so please proceed with caution (+ don'tchew dare say I didn't warn you.)

Isabel Marant Spring 2013

T by Alexander Wang Resort 2013

Confession : While everyone was busy hopping on the Kate Bosworth bandwagon, I was Blue Crushin' on Michelle Rodriguez style. She is SO I-lost-all-my-fcks-to-give surf, easy, tomboy-cool.

Phoebe Tonkin for fashiongonerouge/ Isabel Marant Spring 2013/ Bruce Usher Photography, 1969/ via Roxy instagram/ Yasmin Le Bon for Vogue May 1985/ Doutzen Kroes for Vogue UK January 2013/ T by Alexander Wang Resort 2013/ Daria Werbowy by Cass Bird for T Magazine 2011/ Leroy Grannis 1960s Surf Culture/ Michelle Rodriguez in Blue Crush

11 rude surf dude inspired pieces guaranteed to bring on seasonal affective disorder:

1. The Goddamn 2.0 hoodie by Winston Wolfe 2. T by Alexander Wang Mesh Swimsuit 

3. We Are Handsome (Top) - The Spirit String Bikini 4. Zimmerman Marigold Bikini (Bottom) 

5. Topshop Bracelets 6. See by Chloe tartan denim shorts 7. Samudra Moorea Sharks + Cold Coconut Pouches 

8. Le Specs Island Sky Sunglasses 9. Alexander Wang Flat Brow Sunglasses 

10. Maslin Zebra Hide Beach Towel 11. Alexander Wang Alek Beach Sandal

THE UNDEFEATED

champ of the 'dope-as-fck-heel-for-a-deal'.

What? You've never heard of that award?

Zara does it again. I can't choose (!!)

1. Lace-up Sandal 2. Multicolored Lace-up Sandal 3. Studded Sandal 

4. Taupe Sandal with Buckle 5. Strawberry Sandal with Buckle 6. Ankle Strap Sandal 

7. Leather Sandal 8. Stretch Combination Print Sandal

THE RUNWAY : DOUBLE TAKE

Wang vs. Ackermann Fall 2013

A sucker for an all white look. The Wang hoodie is insanely good...

Haider Ackermann FW13

Alexander Wang FW13

Get the look (for cheap!) here :

1. DKNY Leather tapered pants 2. Alice + Olivia Arthur Pant 3. Elizabeth and James Delphina Pant

4. Zara Palazzo Trousers 5. ASOS Tipped Faux Fur Zip Through Bomber

6. Zara Draped Blouse 7. NastyGal Glam Faux Fur Coat 

8. Rachel Zoe Taupe Grey Vintage Faux Fur Darcy Blouson Jacket (50% off!)

CRAVING the white leather pant from DKNY.