Bathing Suits and Cowboy Boots.

My mom could not dress me. Well, she would attempt to, at which point I would apparently remove said clothing and put on whatever I wanted. And I would change outfits multiple times a day. It still pretty much holds true, actually. I'll put something on for awhile, get sick of it, change again. Maybe that's why my outfit posts on here are so sparse...I never stay in one ensemble long enough! I was looking through some pictures my mom had scanned, and came across these choice fashion moments. I guess I believed that bathing suits could serve as outer wear once paired with tights? Also included (just because) is a great shot of my dad circa I don't know when donning a white suit and strange mustache. It's all about class in my family.


I really need those sunglasses.
I should consider reviving the navy tights sometime.
Interesting choice of hat...and I am definitely rocking the off the shoulder look. Nice!
What a bad ass.

Sixteen (19) Candles, and other things 80's.

Ahh, birthdays.  One day I will come to dread them, but for now, I'm digging the birthday celebration scene.  What a perfect reason to get way overdressed!  In my case, I'm wearing my bright yellow, tiered trapeze dress from Zara,  cropped purple vintage jacket, opaque tights, vintage jazz oxfords, and a crazy-printed Marc by Marc purse.  All I want now is big piece of cheesecake with my name on it...

In honor of this day of birth thing, I want to show off the woman who made it all possible: Mom.  She was pretty rad in the 1980's.  I often look to faded photographs of her in her impeccable vintage attire (anywhere from the 1940's-60's) for inspiration.  So, since I shared that memorable photo of Dad, here are some of my rocking Mom (and a couple of cameos by me).  No one did the Billy Idol haircut or high waisted pant better.  Cheers, Mom.

  

Family Icons

While MK and Sienna are both very qualified to earn the status of a style icon, perfecting effortlessness and making disheveled look stylish, this post is dedicated to someone a little different.  A little older.  A little...male-er.  Meet my dad. 

This is his senior photo.  Classy guy, eh?  It was the seventies then, but can't you just imagine some skinny hipster kid walking down Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn sporting similar threads?  I think it's very geek chic meets retro prep.  Plus, look at the man's impeccably glossy and wavy hair.   I know that most people aren't actually advising you to dress like their fathers, but this look is not meant only for the boys!  To be a super happening chick in a groovy sort of way (Thanks, Greg Brady), check out these items:

The white ruffle top is the Emma Ruffle top from Delia's, and it's $32.50.  I know it's not a snazzy pink color like my dad's, but the ruffles give it a nice feminine embellishment.  The sweater vest is also from Delia's.  It is the Cacey Sweater Vest, on sale for 29.50.  The side button detail on the vest is cute and intricate.  The Rihanna Sweater, $34.50, from Delia's, replaces my father's dapper choice of a red blazer with blue, but keeps the nifty top stitching. Now, if you want to go all out, Iekeliene style, and sport some faux specs, these are the unisex Brock eyeglasses, $50, from American Apparel.  Finally, I imagined this look with a great pair of colored skinny jeans, although in all likelihood my father wasn't decked out in purple trousers.   The BDG Bright Skinny Pants, $49, from Urban Outfitters are a great addition to this preppy gone awry look.  Now wear your look with pride!  You could even immortalize it forever in your yearbook...