Moustache Man and I found this gem of a photo spot on a stroll through the neighborhood.  Even though I get embarrassed taking photos in public, it’s actually been fun looking for cool settings.  MM has been trying to push for the indoor shots again, but I put my foot down.  No more boring photos, I said!

Are we all looking forward to Fashion Week?  I know I am.  Yeah, yeah, yeah!  Or as C would say, “Sparkle fuck!”

credits: alexander wang dress, diy skeletor suit, ann demeulemeester boots

This is one of my favorite editorials.  If I had a Miss Havisham fate, this would be my wedding dress.  Oh, what have I done!

Josh Olins, Dazed & Confused February 2010

I knew of Corinne Day, but it wasn’t until her recent death that I actually looked at her full body of work.  The substance of her photos really appeals to me.  She creates a mood with the subject instead of relying on special effects and extravagant backgrounds.  A woman sitting in a chair or a woman against a textured wall is simple, but very beautiful.

Corinne Day, Vogue UK April 2002

This self-portrait characterizes Falstaff, a Shakespearean michief maker.  Usdin’s photos often represent her dreams and nightmares.  It’s an eerie but very cool inspiration and makes me curious to see more.

Elene Usdin, Falstaff 2004

I have a feeling I’m being watched . . .

I coaxed Moustache Man to take more outdoor photos with promises of green tea chai.  It displeased him when he realized it was a hoax.

Per chance I was in Helmut Lang today and I fell head first for this drapey dress in a rusty gold.  I’ve been craving something yellow in my wardrobe since the beginning of spring.  I’ve also been craving olive, white and sequins, which isn’t even a color.  I believe all this can be remedied with some shopping.  What a brilliant diagnosis.

credits: a. ok pocket tee, t by alex wang bra, quail trompe-l’œil leggings, mmm tabi boots

I’d like to share my new mantra with y’all.  Ironically there isn’t even a smirk in the pics, but trust that I’m smiling on the inside.

The blog has been a yawn fest so I decided to take a little field trip.  Moustache Man came along for the adventure and green tea chai.  It tastes like liquid green tea ice cream.

I wish I could have gone to Marfa with the BuyDefinition gals, but alas.  I will live vicariously through Marfa Lites.

credits: t by alex wang bra, t by alex wang rib tank, life with bird why not smile skirt, hansel from basel socks, rachel comey penpal boots, derek lam sunnies

My next haircut.

credits: vogue korea october 2007

I’d wear it everyday.  In green.

credits: jak and jil

I never had a fashion icon until now.

more giovanna

Why can’t I just go to Paris?

credits:  paco park