Outfit Post: Pink Tips, Polka Dots, Chunky Boots, NYC BLACK. Flashback

So this outfit is from a few months ago. I like the cozy factor going on here. And I tried something new with my hair here. Just take the front sections of each side, and make two braids. Pin on top of your head, et voila! This is a 'go to' look for me when it is chilly out. If I'm gonna do the NY all black thing, I at least need to mix some textures and prints.

Outfit Deets: 
Earrings: Xicana Boutique in LA
Black Cozy Sweater: Gap on sale
Ruched Polka Dot Shirt: Old Navy
Black Skinny Jeans: Buffalo Exchange, Old Navy Brand
Shoes: Thrifted at Out of the Closet

Outfit Post: Spring Flowers

Outfit Deets:
Belt: Forever 21 
Men's White Tuxedo Shirt: Thrifted
50's Circle Skirt: Thrifted
Bracelet: Graduation gift. 
Purse: Le Sak
Necklace: Etsy
Shoes: Seychelles, amazon

Outfit Post: Spring Menswear. Oxford heels!

New fave necklace. I feel like it is sneaky gay bling. The negative space forms a triangle! 

Outfit Deets!

Blue Men's Shirt: Thrift Store 
Black Skinny Jeans: Buffalo Exchange
Oxford Heels: Seychelles, on sale haaay.
Necklace: Vintage, http://www.etsy.com/shop/tomlynnbiondo


This outfit is pretty simple for me. I'm not a big one for menswear normally , but I've been itching for a way to make it feel femme. I don't like blazers or flat oxfords on me (too butch!), but oxford heels are a nice alternative. Whats your fave way to wear menswear?

Outfit Post: Pink Hair + Leopard = Hooray!

Outfit Deets:

Leopard Print Sweater: Old Navy
Floral Grey Tights: Urban, also on sale
Coat: 1950's Camel Hair. Bedstuy Goodwill THRIFTING SCORE!!!
Belt: 10 bucks piperlime.com sale
Circle Scarf: H&M in Montreal 2 winters ago
Skirt: Hand-me-down from a fierce femme. Had it since MIDDLESCHOOL???
Bag: The Sak in Silverlake (lolz)
Shoes: Seychelles, also sale on amazon.
On the Phone: Madre

Outfit Post: Mixology Los Angeles Style. Leopard, Amber, Palm Fronds and Sea Foam.

Outfit Deets:

Boots: They are Pour La Victorie, and one of my best THRIFT scores to date! (click for boot love)
Tights: A gift from an old roomate.
Cardigan: Hand-me-down from mi madre, originally Targeeeet?
Belt: Swiped from Mom's closet. (I put it back!)
Dress: Another Madre hand-me-down which I wear all the time.
Nails: Sephora Nail Polish in Teeny Bikini (4 bucks!)
Ring: Amber, bought it when I was a freshman in Montreal. What I would call a 'Grandma Style'    Piece. (My grandmother has FIERCE style, it's basically go big or go home.)
Hair: Busted. This is before a very necessary hair cut. (and before the pink!) 

I guess this goes to show you my mom has great style, and raiding her closet is best. I say shop your mom's closet. (always...some things never get old. sorry mom. =) love youuuuu!!!)

Outfit Post: Neon Green Maxi + Pink Floral + Grey Neutral

I got this chiffon pleated neonchartreuse maxi skirt on sale at old navy. I think it is beautiful, but it is a challenge to wear. I am still playing around with it. Here I chose to hilight the skirt (as if that was hard to do), while toning down everything else. I find that neon colors look good with pale pinks, greys, and other neutrals. I'm not sure I'm fearless enough to go for a head to toe chartruse neon look, but if the days back in Brooklyn get dreary, I may give it a try! 

Outfit Details

Grey Ruched Top: Stolen from Mom's closet

Chartreuse Neon Chiffon Maxi: Old Navy on sale, 16 $.

Pink Leather Belt: Thrifted for 2 bucks, originally Gap 

Pale Pink Stone Earrings: Mom's closet

Pink Flower Ballet Flats: Banana Republic on Sale 40 bucks....I've really worn these into the ground.

Purple Amethyst Ring: A hand me down from Mom.

Outfit Post!

Outfit Deets:

Coat: 1950's Camel Hair, Goodwill in Bedstuy

Dress: Grey Grecian Dress by 213, bought at Mauries in downtown LA (I go with my moms!)

Cardigan: Banana Republic on sale

Socks: Thigh High Black socks from www.sockdreams.com (obsessed) 

Necklace: bought at the Brooklyn Flea Market. It is handy for instantly looking like the Monopoly guy if the situation calls for it.

Amazeballs High Heels: I ordered these online from Urban, but sadly I think I am returning them, as they are a bit too unstable for my former dancer old ladyeasily injured self. (I twisted my knee in them)

So so sad.

Sometimes you just need to act like an Ostritch. The urge just hits.

Yes. Act like an ostritch...or emu? Exotic bird? Coming out of an old lady's brain? Ok I was doing my best.

Outfit Deets: 

50's Camel Hair Coat - Bed Stuy Goodwill $19

50's Vintage Fur Shawl - Brooklyn Beacon's Closet $15

Envelope Black Leather Purse: Out of the Closet LA $8

         photo by torro.

Back of a Cab OUTFIT POST!

I love reading other people's personal style blogs, and when I read a blog about fashion, I always wonder what that person wears themselves. So I am going to add to the blogey-mix some personal style outfit posts. But I have no tripod. So basically, I use mirrors in public, take self portraits in cabs, and use my partner as a reluctant photographer. I hope you enjoy these beginning efforts. (Think of this as the "before Nora can afford a tripod phase" of my personal style posts)

 

I think this T-shirt is from Express on sale last summer. It looks like it should cost 80 dollars at American Apparel but it was something like 15 bones. I made this lipstick shade by mixing "Stilla Long Wear Liquid Lip Color in Petal" on top of "L'Oreal Infallible Le Rouge Lipcolor, in Ravishing Red" and it matched my T-shirt Perfectly! I don't why this made me so happy that day, 

but it did.

                 The Skirt is actually
a tube dress from summer that I'm making a high-waisted skirt with the magic of a belt. It's a great way to keep your summer stuff working hard for it's moneeyyy.

I think the teal leggings are from target.

The boots are my standard winter black leather boots. My mom helped me pick them out a year ago,  and they are nice and worn in.

 

The Lacy Bra I bought a couple years ago at this amazing little retro lingerie shop called Dollhouse Bettie in San Fransisco. I bought an adorable retro girdle there that I still wear it today. And news to me, they are online! Check them out here: Dollhouse Bettie or go to their store in San Fran if you get the chance. The shop ladies are nice, not afraid of your boobs, and have great vintage style and tattoos.

The "Bella Muerte" tote bag (it's basically a rockabilly girl skeleton, basically awesome!) was hand painted by this lovely lady named Paulina.

She is from LA and makes beautiful handmade things on Etsy.

Check her out here: PAULINAclothing

And if you like the bag, you can grab it here: Bella Muerte Black and White Tote

The Magnifying Glass Necklace I bought at a stall at the Brooklyn flea market, I wear it all the time.