February's Keyword is Sincerity

Self made body harness, Forever 21 hat, Jeffery Campbell boots.

Busy busy busy. I feel how I look, and if that doesn't clarify my current state for you, I'm feeling
a bit...askew. When I'm not studying I'm wandering around in front of convenience stores or loitering
in areas I'm not technically supposed to. I'm only a teen for a few more months, I need to get this badassery
out of my system. You know how it is.

I made a body harness; that turned out nice. Again, keeping the rib theme going from my t-shirt project.

Oh, also just briefly mentioning, you can now Follow my blog with Bloglovin

if you so wish. By which I mean, "you definitely should."

I Thought You Were from Holland

Self made ribcage tshirt, self made saffron corduroy shorts, Glaze boots.

Bored of your boots? Switch the laces and viola, good as new. I've been struggling with an urge to purchase
those gorgeous new Hellbound boots by Unif, but I'm trying to resist the urge at least until my birthday.

An old man in front of a liquor store shouted that he liked my outfit. For a moment I was almost disturbed,
but I reminded myself that old people weren't always old.
Maybe he wasn't being sarcastic -- maybe at one point fifty years ago he had long, moppy hair and listened to
rock and roll and wore tight pants that distressed his parents. Maybe at one point he looked more like a
member of The Who and less like a member of the local AA chapter.

So I smiled and said thanks, believing he'd meant it.

Freezing in Santa Monica

Gap men's sweater, Forever 21 hat+necklace, Jeffrey Campbell Litas.

I've been up to my ears in homework and stressed as hell, so I've been comforting myself with this thrifted
sweater and lots of coffee.
I've said before and I'll say again -- men's clothes are made better than women's. This sweater is
a good medium weight made of ever-so-slightly scratchy wool with a nice crew neck and rolled hems.
If I were to summarize it in one word...reliable. Works with everything, appropriate for all occasions,
cheap and long enough to double as mittens. Yup.

Getting these pictures was pretty difficult because, sad yet typical as this is, my impossible whiteness
reflected too much flash and made it impossible for my camera to focus and capture my face. Thanks to
my photographer friend for being so nice and patient.

Also, a warm welcome back to my poor old Litas! I've missed you, old friend.

So. Californian Adventures

Self made ribcage tshirt + hat, misc. jeans + leather jacket, Forever 21 bracelet + spike ring, American Indian turquoise ring, H&M sunglasses, T.U.K. creepers.

I've had some friends down to LA recently and it was an absolute blast. I sometimes forget living in CA
how many great places there are to go here. I guess because I know it'll always be there I never
take advantage of the city as much as I should.

This t-shirt was the result of needing casual clothes very urgently. I slapped it together in about
an hour and a half just for the occasion of my friend's visit. I would have preferred this look
with mid-length cutoffs, combat boots and fishnets, but jeans and creepers make for a very serviceable alternative.

Fever Dreams

Thrifted Levis jacket, misc. silk pants, self made bleached shirt, Glaze boots, Forever 21 rings+bag, misc. bandana.

I've been to a lot of shiny places lately. Places full of people and seizure-inducing lighting and pounding noise.
This look is meant to be a bit of an 80s throwback.
Someone told me I looked like a member of an 80s hair metal band. I said, "There's worse things I
could look like," and the person I was talking to replied, "No, there isn't."
The trouble is, I can't remember if it was a dream or not.
I've been sick for the past week (at times feverishly, pass-out-on-the-table-at-work sick,)
so it's entirely possible this was a fever dream.
After all, those are the best ones.

New Year's Day: Short Black Nails

Charlotte Russe flannel, self-made high wasted pants, Hanes mens t-shirt, self-made hat, TUK creepers, Forever 21 bracelet, H&M sunglasses.

As you can see, I'm looking a bit rough. I crashed at my friend Anna's, of Anna De Los Muertos, after a party
and then made my way to downtown LA for round two...in the daylight, in the same clothes and makeup from the
night before. Even so, it was a wonderful New Years, and I got to enjoy this quirky mural as well.

Looking a mess is oddly liberating because you never have to be careful of messing yourself up.
It's that strange "nothing-to-lose-and-everything-to-gain" principle.

You should have a look at Anna's website here for great reviews and quality blog postings,
as well as the occasional lovely photograph.

I believe I've said it once, but I'll say it once more: Happy New Year to everybody.

New Year's Eve Section One: Domestic

Thrifted choli, misc. skirt, Glaze boots, Forever 21+Trashy Vintage rings, Candies bracelet.

My new year's eve came in two parts -- the fancy part, pictured here, and the fun part, where I sat on
chicken wire and wore the same t-shirt for 41 hours. Endurance is key.

Either way, it's been a special New Year's weekend this year. Happy new year to
everyone who reads this blog -- I'm incredibly grateful to each and every person -- and stay healthy and happy in 2012!