BL▲CK VEIL

This outfit might not look simple, but ultimately it is. It combines all the fundamentals of a well-structured outfit (by my standards), and in monochrome (all the better). The heels and hat give me the illusion of height I so desperately seek, and the floor-length veil helps to elongate my petite figure. A lot more thought goes into curating the right ensemble than "which print is most popular this season?" But beyond all that, the outfit is just a series of black on black on black. All timeless pieces paired in a way that's relevant to gothic trends.

FROM TOP TO BOTTOM:

Veiled hat - Frank Olive for Neiman Marcus

Cape - Ask my sister

Jacket - Diesel

Skirt - 1990s vintage

Clogs - Candies

Bill Blass once said "when in doubt, wear red" but I've always held a preference for black. Chanel loves it, Wintour hates it, I can't win.

Everything is infinite,

Bebe Zeva

GYPSY DEN

Most people wouldn't say that Vegas is the epicenter of treasurable thrift store finds. Most natives are more interested in rhinestone-encrusted jeans than lacy floor-length wedding dresses from 1909. So for this specific thrift store to exist in such an un-thrift-friendly environment is a genuine miracle. It graces the downtown landscape with its one-of-a-kind bohemian energy. Stepping onto those creaky wood floorboards is like entering an alternate universe, a time warp, a portal into a realm where organic, earthy beauty indisputably trumps all other forms of art. That wonder world is called The Gypsy Den.

The best part about this vintage boutique is that the gypsic charm doesn't end at clothes and accessories- head out back on the First Friday of every month and a fortune teller's wagon functions as a stage for indie bands who come to play shows at night. Even everything outdoors is decorated with an arcane divinity- velvet thrones from the ancient pagan era, old-fashioned lamps, even woven rugs that reek of free-spirited youth. The Gypsy Den proves that a day at the thrift store doesn't have to be a predictable shopping affair, it can be an oracular experience for peregrine palettes.

Website: http://thegypsyden.tumblr.com/

Twitter: http://twitter.com/thegypsyden

Address: 213 E. Colorado Avenue

Phone: (702) 684-1628

Everything is infinite,

Bebe Zeva

▲MERIC▲N▲ GO†H

The Americana Goth girl jingles when she walks. Her chains clank together, her cape sways and sweeps, her platform shoes pound the concrete like she's taking the earth for a beating. She wants you to experience her presence, not just acknowledge it. Her country of origin is The Dark Side but she's just like you. She has a jaw on her ear, a skull on her shoulder, death in her veins, and life on her mind. The Americana Goth girl is never not on a mission to make some kind of point. She's an incisor.

FROM TOP TO BOTTOM:

American flag bandana- 99 Cent Store

Bone earring- Dethy

Cape scarf- Nordstrom

Hebrew letter sweater clip- Vintage, Savers (?)

Leather jacket- Diesel

Necklaces- Juicy Couture, vintage, dreamcatcher

Skull pin- Dethy

Creepers- Classified

Everything is infinite,

Bebe Zeva

CH▲PLIN

When my sister first looked at me in this outfit yesterday, she said "you look like you're about to conduct a symphony." But then I put on my bowler hat and we simultaneously agreed that I would be better labeled as a silent film star, like Charlie Chaplin except female. A lot of drunk tourists, still reeling from their post-Super-Bowl ecstasy, made comments about my outfit as I trudged from Treasure Island to Planet Hollywood that evening (I made a serious commitment to getting Ben and Jerry's after dinner). Most of their remarks sounded like a slurred rendition of "hey I like your outfit was is that though..." *sucks on straw hanging out of a $50 guitar-shaped margarita cup while stumbling toward the crosswalk*

FROM TOP TO BOTTOM:

Bowler hat - Saks Fifth Avenue

Bow tie - DIY

Blazer - Burberry

Blouse - Merona

Belt - Vintage

Pants - Rock and Republic

Clogs - Candies

~Lemonade sorbet with gummie bears~

Everything is infinite,

Bebe Zeva

NOIR ET BLANC

Stepped out of my cliche clog-and-blazer pairing by sporting a pair of Steve Madden boots with a slouchy leather silhouette and low heel. I'm usually not a fan of boots unless they're matched with a variety of textures underneath (like layered tights and socks), so I chose to wear mine with black jeans and knit leg warmers. I like the combination of leather, cotton and denim. Added a few *hopefully* Parisian accents like an Eiffel tower necklace and striped t-shirt to emphasize my intended sophistication. 80s Purple sunglasses were the perfect finishing touch!

FROM TOP TO BOTTOM:

Knitted hat- Vintage

Sunglasses- 80s Purple

Blazer- Armani

Shirt- Gap

Belt- Vintage

Pants- Seven for All Mankind

Leg warmers- Forever 21

Boots- Steve Madden

Everything is infinite,

Bebe Zeva

COOL KIDS NEVER HAVE THE TIME

It's 1995. Cold pizza for breakfast, burgers for lunch, and whatever I want for dinner whenever I want to eat it. Mountain dew, late curfew, skateboard and circle sunglasses. Got my flannel on and I'm ready to run. Watching the Simpsons on a school night and leaving my homework in the dog dish. School sucks, adults are lame, and the future doesn't matter. Life is what happens before the sun goes down. Kicking vending machines full-time, carving my name into school desks till the lunch bell rings. Principal in the hallway, I'm too grunge to care. Get out of my room, Mom.

FROM TOP TO BOTTOM

Flannel button-down- Ralph Lauren

Gray shirt- American Apparel

Shorts- DIY cutoffs

Tights- DIY rip job, Vera Wang

Socks- Forever 21

Creepers- Classified

Parents just don't understand.

Everything is infinite,

Bebe Zeva