Monumenta 2011

 While in Paris, I went to the Grand Palais to see Anish Kapoor's Monumenta 2011 exhibit.  It was absolutely amazing.  These are photos of the interior, which made me feel like I was in the belly of a whale. 

 Here's a little combo post of the exhibit with my outfit for the day.  I bought this dress earlier in the day at a thrift store called Free P Star.  I must have looked like a mad woman in that store.  Two floors jam packed with all sorts of dresses and fashion goodies. 

The exterior of this piece blew me away.  The sheer size of the giant orbs inside the most beautiful building I've ever seen was something out of a dream for me. 

Fitting In

 This may be my favorite outfit that I've ever worn.  It had it all: style, comfort, and the color black.  Of course, to not look like a total widow I added some red liptick and a scarf.  Not true, I wore the scarf because I was freezing and the red lipstick is becoming a staple of mine.

Doc Martens shoes, Marc by Marc Jacobs bag, Ralph Lauren Blazer

Byzantine+Gaga

 I've been inspired by the new Chanel Byzantine Empire looks and Lady Gaga's Judas video to create a mini photoshoot.  I love the contrast between gold and black in both.  Plus, it gives me a reason to wear dripping down cat-eye makeup.

 

My headband is my own design and earrings are from Forever 21.  I'm wearing Make Up Forever  Aqua Cream on my eyelids with some neutral primer on the center of the lids.  Pretty simple look.  My eyeliner is just a regular liquid liner.  I have the Lady Gaga Viva Glam lipstick on which is my new favorite lipstick.  Well, nothing will beat red but it's a close second I guess.

Henri Bendel and Trimming

On this past mini trip to nyc, I stopped at Henri Benel for some inspiration.  I walked out with another tube of my favorite Lipstick Queen color- Wine Sinner.  I can't ever find it in Pittsburgh and I just love buying things in person instead of just online.  

While at Henri Bendel, I saw all sorts of hats, headbands, and feathers that inspired me to make my own designs.  I ran over to the Garment District and bought up my favorite trimmings in all sorts of golden and neutral tones.  Oh, and for some reason that day I had my mind stuck on feathers.  Probably because I saw the Alexander McQueen Savage Beauty exhibit the day before.

I'll post all my little creations soon!

Studded

This may be my favorite outfit that I've ever worn.  Yes, that's a big deal for me.  Why is this outfit in particular so special?

Because I studded my dream Ralph Lauren blazer.  I had bought the studs in the Garment District a few weeks ago, but hadn't figured out what I wanted to use them on.  Luckily, I ran into this  beautiful jacket one random evening in TJ Maxx...  I also spray painted the bracelet gold.  It was an old jelly bracelet of mine from the 6th grade.

Polka Dots

This may very well have been one of the most comfortable outfits I've worn.  Those little polka dots are actually attached to SHORTS.  I know, I know- they look like a skirt!  Well you can thank my grandma for these because I stole them from her :)

Big Hair

 The other night I decided to curl my hair and see how big it could get- this is the result.  O my, was it tough to handle.  But O my, it was so much fun.







Shirt: Rue 21
Pants: Urban Outfitters
Coat: Free People

Wonder Woman

It's finally come in the mail!

I bought the MAC Defiance Palette that's in their new Wonder Woman line.  I couldn't go and try on the colors, so this whole buying makeup online thing is quite new to me.  But once I saw all the beautiful colors online, I couldn't resist.  

First of all, the box is a mini piece of comic book artwork.  Well, maybe that's just because I love comic book art.

Colors: Defiance; Paradise Island; Star Studded; Real Drama.

Real Drama looks like my favorite so far.  I'll post a makeup look with the new colors soon.

Hedda Gabler

Lately I've been watching a lot of BBC miniseries.  They deal with the usual situations: women trying to be independent(which is absolutely insane to everyone else in society) but end up falling in love, financial issues, marriage, unhappiness, and of course MARRIAGE.

Well this got me thinking about one of my favorite characters, Hedda from Henrik Ibsen's play Hedda Gabler.   I think I am the only one in the world who likes her character, which makes me so sad sometimes.  In highschool I remember doing a whole presentation for English class that defended every action of hers.  Ah, so much teenage angst....  I just related to every tormented character in each book that I read.  Who doesn't feel that way in high school?


It's ok, Hedda.  Don't be sad

One day I saw the movie and loved the outfits that she wore.  They were so similar to the 19th century silhouettes that were being pounded into my brain thanks to BBC on Netflix.




I was inspired to put my own spin on that way of dressing.  I paired a long skirt with a messy bun and fitted shirt to create my look.  I felt so feminine, yet still pretty fierce because of my leopard print.

Skirt and shirt by H&M

Necklace and belt thrifted
Sweater by ZARA

HerCampus

So my friend, Whitney, featured me on a part of Hercampus: University of Pittsburgh.




Check it out here!

Who Framed Roger Rabbit?

 

This outfit shows my eternal love for one of my favorite movies, "Who Framed Roger Rabbit?"



I took this shirt from my sister, who got it who knows how many years ago.  It amazes me that it still fits!

I'm also in love with my new heart pillow :)  I definitely think I'll be keeping it as decor in my apartment long after Valentine's Day has passed.



Skirt: Forever 21
Belt: Thrifted
Shoes: Jeffrey Campbell
Lipstick: MAC

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