damsel de la derby

Not only do I look like I attend private school in this outfit, I look related to the family that donated enough money to erect a state-of-the-art library in the 'north wing' of campus. I spent all of my graduation money betting on horses. I forced my housekeeper to take these photos of me.



Chanel pearl pendant, Chanel earrings and pearl necklace, Ralph Lauren sweater, vintage skirt, Nina Gonzalez croc bag, Gucci pumps

Everything is infinite,

Bebe

sequestrian

I was never on any sports leagues growing up and usually sat out of group activities in gym class, preferring to take a zero than one for the team. But for that I consider myself an athlete. See, I'm an olympian loner. I train all year for tournaments that no one knows exist because they don't. And I always come in first place. Isolation, solitude, withdrawal, social indifference... they're not games so much as they are tests of strength. They measure all the same qualities a traditional sport would: willpower, determination, passion, and for all intents and purposes cooperation - because who's to say the Self is one agent and not many working for and against each other at the same time? I don't need teammates to prove that I can make compromises or set up a winning play. For that I have states of mind; sovereign and nebulous, simultaneous and independent. In most cases I don't even play for the same team during the same competition... I play for both, all three, every and none at all. No hoops or hurdles necessary, no bridles, no bats, no balls. Only a court -- the one I inevitably take with me, that inevitably takes me with it. I don't really have a choice when it comes to participation. My only goal is to come out a champion -- by not ever coming out at all.



Forever 21 hat, Etro scarf, Sugarlips blouse, equestrian riding pants, Gucci pumps, Lanvin purse

Everything is infinite,

Bebe Zeva

WILD AND FREE

Sporting my trusty knit crop sweater from Daily Look this lazy Sunday... but hopefully not looking too lazy in it. I paired it with my new "rainbow unicorn" print leggings from RI.by.Carrie and an oversize plaid robe wrap-around (woo, that's a mouthful). The look is country -- I'm hoping my Pink & Pepper Funky booties add the finishing Western touch.

FROM TOP TO BOTTOM:

Hat + sunglasses - Vintage

Necklaces - Mad Lady, Vanessa Mooney, Juicy Couture

"MAK cropped knit sweater" - DailyLook

"Rainbow unicorn print leggings" - RI.by.Carrie

Plaid robe wrap-around - YES STYLE

"Funky booties" - Pink & Pepper

By the way, if you're the leggings type, you might want to spy on some of RI.by.Carrie's other designs. They're about more than just pants... and in fact this rainbow unicorn print comes in dress and skirt form, too! Of course, super snug and form-fitting. 

Everything is infinite,

Bebe Zeva

SADDLEBACK

Swathed in a camel faux-suede trench from Yes Style today! It's the first winter jacket I've actually picked out for myself -- normally I borrow one of my mom's vintage coats when it gets cold and I'm going out. Of course I prefer this one because it's fitted around the waist. Paired it with jeggings (which is about as close as I'm gonna get to real denim for a while) and my knee-high Khloe boots from my 'sole sisters' at Pink and Pepper!



FROM TOP TO BOTTOM:
Floppy hat - Macy's
Circle sunglasses - House of Harlow 1960
Trench coat - Yes Style
Turtleneck - Yes Style
Jeggings - Miss Me
Boots - Pink and Pepper
Bag - Marc Jacobs

This is SUCH a "girl about town" look. Not what I'm used to. But there's a first time for everything. TA TA.

Everything is infinite,

Bebe Zeva

DERBY

Usually I wear this corduroy cap backwards, but I figure a newsboy style is more true to to my derby theme than a beret. For my next equestrian look, I'll need two things: a pair of dark jodhpurs and a gorgeous black stallion. I should marry a prince, huh? I am WAY more deserving of a place in the Royal Family than boring Kate Middleton. Can definitely see myself playing a posh game of polo every Sunday morning.

FROM TOP TO BOTTOM:

Cap - Practically vintage

Necklace - Betsey Johnson

Cardigan - Ralph Lauren

Turtleneck - Zara

Belt - Vintage

Skirt - Zara

Lace-up booties - Natural Colour, http://www.natural-colour.com/goods.php?id=2122

Bag - Versace

Since a lot of out-of-towners have recently reached out to me for entertainment advice in Vegas, I'm putting up a picture of a shopping guide I created for a Nylon newsletter last August!

Everything is infinite,

Bebe Zeva

EQUESTRIAN PURPLE

Where did all this equestrian-inspired country flair come from? It's completely overwhelmed my wardrobe and now I only think in terms of denim and floppy hats. I have a million jillion pairs of jeans, but I'm seriously addicted to this particular pair of Gweneveres by Seven For All Mankind. I've had them since I was 15, so it's pretty cool that my big butt still squeezes into 'em. I wore this outfit a couple weeks ago when I ventured into the suburbs for a doctor's appointment. It was surreal being in my old environment wearing something I probably wouldn't have been caught dead in as a teenager. When I was younger, I had so much more to prove. Surely I've already told you about how I thought "fashion was for yuppies" and wore the same evergreen sweatshirt and moccasins on the daily. I thought it made me seem more 'distanced from materialism' but nonetheless 'true to my personal brand.' I've come a long way... and for that I deserve applause, people!!!! You don't really have to clap, though. I know I said I could see through my computer screen yesterday but that was just for dramatic effect. I honestly have no idea what you're doing right now.

FROM TOP TO BOTTOM:

Floppy hat - August, Macy's

Sunglasses - Vintage

Blouse - Ralph Lauren

Twee blazer - Ralph Lauren

Jeans - Seven For All Mankind

Oxford heels - ...me Too, www.metooshoes.com

Bag - Ralph Lauren

I ought to start looking at vintage Ralph Lauren catalogs for outfit inspiration. And REALLY, I need to expand my floppy hat collection! I recommend the same for y'all, too. The only thing I care about these days are big brims and chunky platforms.

Also, GREAT NEWS. Romwe, every fashion blogger's favorite online shop, is hosting a promotion for some garments with Peter Pan collars! Their two cutest dresses are $20 off with the code -20USD! Check it out here: Romwe Back to Childhood Sale

Everything is infinite,

Bebe Zeva