I have been so incredibly inspired lately - for my wardrobe, that is.
It's come to that point in between the seasons, my friends. Where the wardrobe you behold must be updated. I've been hunting viciously through racks and racks at stores which will remain unnamed, in fear that you just might steal, copy, or duplicate my style. (There is nothing worse than a double-lived wardrobe. At least in my world.) Vintage stores have been my key this season. There's just way too many good things in there. A girl would need a serious stack of credit cards to get her hands on all the little treasures I've been finding. There must be some seriously stylish people cleaning out their closets.
So far, I've found these amazing nude butter-soft nude leather lace up ankle boots, which I am convinced have completed my wardrobe forever, a really great pair of black slouch leather platform ankle boots with the chunkiest wooden heel you will ever set eyes on, not to mention, they are the most uncomfortable footwear I have ever experienced in my life. Twenty four hours later and my feet STILL hurt. It hurts to be beautiful. I've also dug up this super sheer white tank that has loads and loads of fabric draped in the front (thank God for the fabric overload, or there would be some serious bra showing going on), distressed denim shorts that have feathers hanging from them - call me crazy, but I think they're amazing, special thanks to the feathers, along with the new additions to the wardrobe family, I was able to dig up some pretty awesome pieces in my very own closet. I should really take an inventory of what I have. On second thought, I kind of like finding pieces two years later, it's like creating a new invention with recycled goods.
The silliest little things have been inspiring me for new additions to my wardrobe. From the colors on a cupcake, to the silhouette of a fancy $7 water bottle, to what I see someone wearing an outfit that does not look cute - then mentally restyling the outfit in my head. Then, of course, there's the "every hour, on the hour" inspiration I get in this little head of mine. Constantly, all day long, I even have dreams about it, I can not stop creating outfits in my head. I find myself toying with the drawer overflowing with belts and scarves, turning scarves into belts and belts into head pieces, cutting off a part of one dress, to turn a sad, sorry shirt into a one-of-a-kind newly refurbished masterpiece.
Yesterday I spent 5 hours of my day slaving over this dress I'm creating, cutting out a zillion little petals to sew onto a very drab looking white cotton dress. It's going to be amazing, but the labor involved is much more intense than I had anticipated. Hey, beauty comes with a price. And this price tag says blisters all over it. So worth it. I'll post a picture when the production stage is over.
I would really love to create a blog, or incorporate into this one somehow, a look book of all of my outfit/wardrobe ideas. Any of my photographer friends who are looking to build up their portfolios, here's your chance! I think it'd be really fun. Not to mention, most of the outfits I come up with are not New Jersey friendly. They are much too high fashion/runway worthy for the streets of New Jersey. These are wardrobe function that only the streets of New York can handle, and socially accept. If anyone knows how to add multiple pictures onto blogspot, PLEASE give me a lesson. I'm so jealous of all the people that have rows and rows of pictures.
Speaking of New York ....
I've finally begun apartment hunting. Anywhere in NYC or Brooklyn would be key. (Of course, I'm leaning towards Brooklyn.) A friend of mine has some serious hook ups with finding and getting our hands on some really sweet places. So, Lord willing, I'll be living there within the next few years. I'm making a vow to myself right now, that if I do find a place to live there, I will be running full force towards my dreams, most likely in some super sweet vintage ankle boots and a really cute outfit. So watch out, fashion world, it's all about to change.
