FIND ME †H▲† FRENCH GIRL

It's no secret that I'm infatuated with French culture. I still have much to learn about France including its language and history, but that still won't stop me from admiring its effortless sophistication at least from afar. I know it's not 2009 anymore and I'm probably a little too old and self-aware to be quoting such cliche indie song lyrics but... one day I'm gonna in Paris. I promise, I'm on it. Here's the beatnik French girl inspired outfit I wore for a hectic day out on the town yesterday!

FROM TOP TO BOTTOM:

Beret- yadda yadda yadda you should know this by now!

John Lennon circle-frame sunglasses- 80's Purple (www.80spurple.com)

Blazer- Dolce & Gabanna

Scarf- Nordstrom

Jeggings- David Lerner

Clogs- Candies

Bag- (For those who wonder) Rebecca Minkoff

I know you're looking at my sunglasses and freaking out because they're so flippin' perfect. The best part is, you can buy your OWN PAIR at 80spurple.com for only $10!!!! Here's the link: http://www.80spurple.com/shop/product/98549/5892/ep-lenon-ii-classic-round-sunglasses

80's Purple is SO wonderful that they let me choose 7 pairs of sunglasses from their 80's Collection to model for Fated to be Hated! Allow me to display my favorites!

THE ROTUNDA CLUBMASTER

THE PULITZER CLEAR LENS

THE VINTAGE POINTER

THE LENNON II

THE HOT TIP CAT EYE

THE BOLD WAYFARER

THE WARHOL II

NOW HAVE AT IT! http://www.80spurple.com/shop/category/5892/80-s-collection

Everything is ever so infinite,

Bebe Zeva

†RI▲NGLE SHIR†

I know what you're thinking. "That shirt is SO aligned with your personal brand, Bebe." And you can thank Wildfox Couture for making that alignment possible in the first place! I decided that this metallic triangle t-shirt is presently my favorite item of clothing. It's long enough to cover my butt and wear with a pair of thigh-high tights like I did last Friday for the downtown arts festival. For those who wonder, I never wear t-shirts without a proper garment underneath! That means no matter how long the hem, there's always a skirt, dress or pair of shorts hiding beneath my top. I'm WAY too self-conscious to let the wind blow where the sun doesn't shine... ;)

FROM TOP TO BOTTOM:

Beanie- H&M

Glasses- Tilly's

Shirt- Wildfox Couture

Tights- H&M

Heels- Vera Wang

And I OF COURSE always show you guys when I get a new pair of shoes, so please give a warm welcome to these navy peep-toe sling-back Vera Wang pumps! The elevated black platform makes the stiletto rise much less intimidating for a heel-challenged girl like me and considerably easier to walk in! I'd actually say that these are one of my more comfortable pairs of platform shoes.

Here's a polaroid my wonderful friend Nick took of me outside the WASH-A-RAMA in our downtown arts district! Nick is the most dedicated photographer of Vegas culture and has more experience with film cameras than anyone I know. If you want to know what life is like for two 17 year olds in Las Vegas, check out his work- he expertly captures the lifestyle with his brilliant eye for aesthetics and urban beauty.

Everything is infinite,

Bebe Zeva

M▲†ERI▲L GIRL

I went with my Madonna-loving instinct last Monday for a night out in Vegas. Some LA friends showed up for the week to work on the Polaroid campaign in the spirit of CES, an electronics convention that was this year home to a few new Polaroid products! I'll give more details later.

FROM TOP TO BOTTOM:

Hair piece- vintage clip

Earring- From Dethy

Jacket- Members Only

Satin leopard print top- Vintage

Skirt- ACTUALLY it's a lingerie dress... ;)

Wedges- Jeffrey Campbell

Photos by The Cobrasnake

ALSO, I was featured on the TEEN VOGUE website as Fashion Click Look of the Day!

Here's the link: http://www.teenvogue.com/connect/blogs/tvdaily/2011/01/fashion-click-look-of-the-day-fated-to-be-hated-goes-sugary-sweet-in-pink-floral.html

Everything is infinite!!

Bebe Zeva

☾RES☾EN† D▲Y

I wore this outfit last Sunday when I went out with Travis and Mark to downtown Vegas. We ventured into Chinatown for Boba and later to a few thrift stores to find vintage pieces for Mark's shop!

FROM TOP TO BOTTOM:

Hat- Frank Olive for Neiman Marcus

Jacket- Diesel

Black scarf- Nordstrom

Lace scarf- Neiman Marcus

T-shirt- Wildfox Couture

Skirt- American Apparel

Thigh-high tights- H&M

Clogs- Candies

Eyelash DIY department

Photos by The Cobrasnake

Photo by The Professional Photographer

Everything is infinite,

Bebe Zeva

SEVENTEEN MAGAZINE!!!!

Hello and happy new year! I wanted to wait until 2011 officially commenced to announce that I've been featured in SEVENTEEN MAGAZINE!!!! The spread introduces 'style crushes' who blog about fashion religiously. Pick up a copy of the February Beauty Issue next time you're at the store! Leighton Meester graces the cover and I'm on page 30! The staff also sent me this DREAMY care package. I am in complete and utter bliss!!!!

3 Wildfox shirts, Oakley Sunglasses, gold bracelets, TEMPTU temporary tattoos (my favorite thing in the world), Two Faced red lipstick, Jeffrey Campbell Vienna platforms, Twiggy Seventeen cover c. 1967

To say that this is simply a dream come true would be an understatement. I've never been one to settle for just dreams- my desires manifest themselves in elaborate tales that I work to realize every second of every day. It's life-affirming to see those efforts coalesce into something as incredible as a magazine spread. And not just any spread! A spread in a magazine that I've been reading since the sixth grade. I can't say that this is the product of my work alone. I would be nowhere if it weren't for the people who read my blog and expressed interest in my words and visions. Fated to be Hated is barely three months old (I started in October) and I'm already experiencing the warmth of a growing community. Thanks for supporting me and stopping by every once in a while. There's not one individual reader that I don't appreciate immensely. Everlasting gratitude goes out to Seventeen Magazine for selecting me for this piece. Words will never begin to describe the sensation that is bubbling within me. Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you!

In celebration of 2011, here are a few photos of my New Years outfit.

FROM TOP TO BOTTOM:

Jacket- Members Only

Blouse- Ralph Lauren

Necklaces- Vintage

Belt- Vintage

Pants- Rock & Republic

Clogs- Candies

EVERYTHING IS INFINITE,

Bebe Zeva