I don’t like bras.  I’d go braless if it wasn’t for the whole nipple issue.  Which leads me to disclose a great solution: an overpriced fashion sports bra.  It’s comfortable and covers side boobage.  Love it.  Plus it makes a bare back a bit more interesting.

I’ve been getting an eyeful of the men’s shows.  Any favorites so far?  I felt that even though they were spring collections most of the palettes were very dark.  Maybe that’s why D&G and Bottega Veneta stood out.  But Ann Demeulemeester and Burberry Prorsum were my favorite.  All the stark white Demeulemeester pieces really made an impact on the runway and the Bailey’s “heritage biker” boys were badass.  I think Moustache Man needs a pair of those leather pants!

credits: vintage dress, t by alexander wang bra, marni platform sandals

It’s my summer break and I’ve been a lazy bum.  But I’m going to get my act together starting with more posts.  Isn’t the red on red combo interesting?  Your better judgement tells you that it won’t work, but then your instinct kicks in and says, fuck you judgement, I’m gonna do it my way.  Moustache Man and I have been watching an old season of Project Runway. As the girl was packing up her belongings in the last episode, she said that she’s going international.  I could use more self confidence, but sometimes I’m grateful for being self aware.  It’s like P says, not everyone should be allowed to have dreams.

On a side note . . . congrats to brigadeiro!  That lucky little munchkin is going to have some fancy dress up clothes!!

credits: alexander wang striped tunic, theory pleated skirt, marni platform sandals

Oh yes, I did.  I swore I’d never do it, but I was bored.  And whenever I need a change, my hair is the first to go .  I started with a clean chop, which lead to a razor shave and now a chemical color.  I’m afraid of what the next step will be . . . but I can do a pretty good rendition of Nothing compares 2 you.

Something I’m very good at.

I’ve been preoccupied with my final project for my fashion sketching class.  I usually draw impatiently with lines in all the wrong places, so I’ve been trying extra hard to take my time and pay attention.  Well, that plus an obsessive personality equals trouble.  BIG trouble.  I’ve come to the conclusion that fashion croquis can cause more damage to a girl’s self esteem than any fashion model.  The avatar-esque proportions are ridiculous, but beautiful.  You can’t help but think, “Why aren’t my legs 6 heads long?!  Why isn’t my waist 3/4 head wide?!”  Because it just isn’t right.

The project is at a standstill as of the moment.  I put on my Junya dress for inspiration.  It’s a piece of artwork and I feel like a million bucks when I wear it.  Maybe I should wear it while I sketch?

credits: comme de garconne junya watanabe dress, hugo boss booties

Not in my bra silly.  On my rump.

So much for taking pictures outdoors.  I’m on lock down while I’m in school.  I finished that damned scalloped hem top!  Those things are an absolute horror to sew.  I definitely have a new found appreciation for them.  Rachel Comey petal shorts anyone?

Moustache Man’s birthday is tomorrow.  He’s turning 89!  I have to make sure he gets plenty of attention!

credits: kimberly ovitz top, hussein chalayan skirt, wolford tights, mmm tabi boots

Grids rock.

There’s always that person in class who is quick to be critical of everyone else’s work.  If you’re going to do that you better make damn sure that your stuff is perfect.  Because if it isn’t, it just makes you suck that much more.  We did grid replicas in class last week.  I chose this pic of Katharine Hepburn because I think her expression captures perfectly the type of woman she is; she doesn’t take life too seriously.  She also got flack for her fashion sense because she was a bit  unpolished.  I love outsiders.

credits: sketch of katharine hepburn shot by richard avedon, 1955

Look at all these photos that inspired Helmut Newton!

credits: elsa peretti by helmut newton (1975), tina fey in vogue march 2010 by mario testino, lisa taylor by helmut newton (1975), ysl s/s 2010 campaign by inez van lamsweerde & vinoodh matadin

Remember the bone song? The arm bone’s connected to the hip bone . . . something like that.  Yeah, I never sang it as a kid.  Nor did I sing the states or presidents song.  Mary Bragg Bobcats rule.

Here’s the ensemble I wore to the Creatures of Comfort/VPL Fall 2010 trunk show.  My old co-worker went too, but I missed her.  What a tiny little city we live in!

A few weeks ago, C invited me to a girl’s shindig at her place.  We were in a creative mood and made jewelry together.  She had the most gorgeous chains, a perfectly weighted nickel and an awesome matte black.  This is the first diy necklace that I really love and I’ve been wearing it almost everyday.  So, I highly recommend getting a C in your life.  They’re tons of fun to hang out with and feed you gourmet salmon dishes for dinner.

credits: oak shirt, vpl patella leggings, cheap monday duct tape tights, mmm tabi boots, diy necklace

When Moustache Man and I were first dating, we made this shirt together.  Usually, I dislike graphic tees with sayings like ‘Italian Stallion’ and ‘I like cupcakes,’ but I thought this one was funny.  To be honest, I’ve only worn it once because I thought it might be controversial.  Thank goodness it was received with good humor.

Moustache Man and I have lots of stories together, but he has an awful memory.  This is one that I’ll keep safe for him in extraskinny history!

-noun: a fascination of Sparta.

These Black Milk sheer spartan leggings flew in all the way from Australia.  I tested them out a few days ago and it made me feel like doing the robot.

School has been kicking my ass.  I’m sewing and drawing all day everyday and not paying any attention to Moustache Man.  His moustache makes a sad face.  P says he’s going to call a whhaaaambulance.

credits: monrow vest, rvca x erin wasson hish shorts, black milk sheer spartans, ld tuttle the creature