Gyo-Rai-Gyo: the most adorbs Japanese duo EVER

Gyo-Rai-Gyo: Sawano Shozo and Akazawa Yuri

Shaggy from Scooby Doo: Fashion ICON

Monday night I went to Cake Shop in the Lower East Side to see my friends' band.  I'd never been to this cool music venue before so I was pretty thrilled to find that you can really watch music AND EAT CAKE at the same time. I'd be lying if I didn't admit that I was disappointed not to run into Maurica from the Lower East Side but I soon overcame my disappointment when I was distracted and impressed by the awesome steez of this Japanese duo Gyo-Rai-Gyo.   The male half, Sawano Shozo, on guitar and vocals, was barefoot, shagged out and absolutely swimming in his t-shirt.  Sheer fashion glory. A sort of Asian Shaggy from Scooby Doo, it looked like looked like he was wearing PJ's.  Swoon!  We all know that I adore clothes that look like PJs- bathrobes, big Ts- any sort of sleeping attire- well Sawano took this to another level. And he could rock too.

Side note, go see the movie Terri and you will see how I really want to dress everyday: main character wears PJ's ALL THE TIME.  He doesn't give a shit.  The girl, Akazawa Yuri, on drums and vocals, was equally adorable.  This chic was not only hot because she has serious drumming chops, but she also she wore the cutest shirt in the entire world and had the most adorable haircut.  I wanted to put this duo in my pocket and keep them forever.  But that would be strange and creepy and impossible if you really think about it.

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Transparency - how to and how to not

J. Mendel, Alberta Ferreti, Givenchy Spring 2011 RTW, images: nymag.com

Wife Beater- H&M

Printed Skirt- Forever 21

Translucent Dress- Vintage

Wrist Cuffs- Forever 21

Sun Glasses- Ray Ban Wayfarers

Whistle Necklace- Forever 21

Wedge Booties- Bebe

Floppy Hat- NYC street vendor

It is Monday morning and, after a weekend of fun in the sun, I'm exhausted and need another weekend to recover yo.  This cup of coffee is barely getting me off my feet.  Fortunately I have these photos that I've been meaning to post.  They're from a shoot that I did a few weeks back with photographer Mario Torres and stylist Jamar Graham.

Jamar and I put a translucent black dress over a wife beater and a tribal print skirt.  The effect is ethereal and romantic.  Full disclosure: I'm not a huge fan of the long translucent maxi skirt over short opaque maxi skirt trend because the proportions feel odd and kitschy to me.  I'm not into fashion "tricks". I do, however, like the way this combination worked out because, rather than just a translucent skirt, this is a dress which elongates the frame. Also the tribal print of the skirt underneath added extra dimension and interest.  See below how NOT to wear this trend. In this image there are too many things going on, too many layers, the white the orange, the velvet, the bowler, the boots. YIKES.  Too distracting and not cohesive.  Fashion Trickery = Yuk.

DON'T DO THIS

  

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I Die Friday: the perfect summer sandal

Miu Miu Sandal in Fluo

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Need it. Want it. 

There are a few things on earth that I'm convinced I'd be a more complete, happy person if I owned them.  You can't tell me differently.  The first item is an iPhone (I know, I know.  I'm the last person on earth who doesn't have one but for some reason I have two Blackberries instead. Lame, long story #whitegirlproblems), the second is some sort of small dog such as a chihuahua or a french bull dog, and the third is this Neon Miu Miu Sandal.  Donations welcome.  BTW isn't this iPhone cover awesome? I found it on the internets.  

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Heck Yeah Kim Gordon

WILDFOX Seeing Stars Intarsia Loose Knit Sweater

If you haven't checked out Kim Gordon's line WILDFOX, it's definitely worth a gander. Gordon, rock legend of Sonic Youth fame, has long been known for her fashion flair and her new clothing line does not disappoint.  The intarsia sweater above especially caught my eye but I really love the entire collection. Inspired by "sleepovers, beautiful books, fairies, dreams, vintage t-shirts,"  the line has a wearable, boho chic, cool girl sort of vibe that's sexy, cheeky and fun too.  Just my steez.

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Monday Cures

The BAD news is that Mondays are really lame but the GOOD news is that Angelina Jolie is hot,  little statues of dogs and pelicans with neon lampshades are their heads are cool, and this dress from Givenchy Resort is totally out of reach but so fun to fantasize about. 

If these things don't cheer you up I give you permission to eat McDonald's for lunch. Happy Monday!
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I Die Friday: When '90's Winona Wasn't Cray Cray

'90s Winona {minus the hair}

Low Luv x Erin Wasson Thunderbird Cuff 

Low Luv x Erin Wasson Skeleton Thunderbird Necklace

Wasn't '90s Winona so amazeballs before she became a Cray Cray Klepto??? Her earrings are so fly!   The turquoise and silver Native American jewelry vibe is currently making a huge comeback thanks, in no small part, to the influence of Erin Wasson x Low Lov Jewelry (see this and this). 

Before I was born my parents lived on an Indian Reservation.  My mother passed on a lot of turquoise, silver and beaded jewelry to me but my '90's kid self wore the jewelry constantly and lost most of it. FAIL! God I'm mad at my irresponsible '90s  kid self right now!  Anyways, thank goodness '90s Winona's hair in this picture has NOT made a comeback. But, whatever, 90's Winona, who cares about your awful hair? You were PERFECT to me. Tweet

Son of John & I May Need an Intervention

Son of John Santiago Tee

Photography: Andrea Lord

A few pics of me wearing a T-shirt and sweater from my friend Andrea Lord's line, Son of John. Andrea and her business partner, Kristen Johnson, are originally LA natives but began the line in Brookyn.  They are heavily influenced by the city, mixing elements of downtown grunge with glitz and glam, and they appeal to any cool girl's hidden rock star. The line has grown quickly and its success is unsurprising considering that this T-shirt and sweater heavy collection offers high end designer cut, quality and fabrication, at a much lower price point.   The cut of the tops are truly exceptional and the uber soft recycled cottons are heavenly - add a print of tiny leopards and BAM. Sold!

I am a T-shirt and jeans kind of girl so the Son of John collection is particularly appealing to me. There are few things sexier than a really great T-shirt and jeans. I have started to live in Son of John T's.  I never take them off.  Seriously.  It is kind of gross.  I may need an intervention.  Just sayin'.

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