fringe theory

Sooner or later this layering game will become a medical hazard and I'll have to trade my beloved bundles for bikinis. "Spring" in Vegas is hardly a happy time of year, my crippling depression aside, considering the blistering temperatures forthcoming as early as oh, NEXT WEEK. 98 degree average for April???? Sucking as much life out of this sweater and scarf as I can before either will put me in cardiac arrest. And those who know me can attest that I've already had enough hospital drama this month. In better news, I finally have my Adobe creative suite back!! Which means I don't have to cleverly layer filters like turtlenecks and cardigans and fringe shawls anymore... I can get back into the art of 'editing by number.' So much more precise! Like the perfect denim-purse denim-jeans pairing I'm rocking here, compliments to Louboutin and J Brand. For the record, I found these pants at a no-name thrift store for ONE BUCK. But they're designer???? I ask no questions. Only 'do you take Visa?' 



Scoop NYC hat, Celine turtleneck, Vionnet fringe scarf, J Brand jeans, Ralph Lauren heels, Louboutin Sweet Charity rockstud bag

Thanks for the great pics, Mama! 

Everything is infinite,

Bebe Zeva

leo neo

Idk about you but if I were in the matrix, the absolute last material I'd want to sport is leather. Does sweat not exist in a simulacrum or were Morpheus and the gang just sucking it up for the camera? Meta, I know. Anyhoo a mesh jersey sounds much more practical for an olympic chase -- plenty of ventilation and flexibility, all the better to dodge bullets with. The top I'm wearing in this look is armed with an oversize asymmetrical panel on the bottom, leaving behind a silhouette more avant garde than a PVC knockoff Trinity trench coat paired with Crocs. As for the bunchy jersey collar: I added that myself. Clearly much better at layering fabrics than realities.



80s Purple Collection "Neo Matrix" sunglasses, Vanessa Mooney chain, Bardot leopard coat, Choies oversize mesh shirt

These photos are from at least a couple months ago but little has changed in the life of Zave. Except I did spill seltzer water all over this mixed metals necklace last week. And I had my roots highlighted last night. OH YA and I sacrificed this gorgeous faux fur coat to the cause of cats. Know how lil bb felines loooove to knead their paws against soft furs that remind them of kittenhood -- especially ones that perfectly match their own coloring? Well meet my friend Spyder, a little tortoiseshell fluff nubbin who lives in Silverlake.




Everything is infinite,

Beeb

glamour kills day two: wilin' out

Not every summer-fall day has to pay homage to bohemian sunsets. This look is unapologetically rock n' roll, a theme I haven't explored too often these past several months! Could it be that I've secluded into the shells of shier personas? Identities that don't wear leopard and leather? Perhaps this outfit is evidence of extroverted progress. I'm getting my swag back. It's been a year (or two) but rest assured. Swag levels will return to standard.

Glamour Kills murders the muscle tee game with graphic basics in colors I trust. This aqua is cool and versatile -- packs all the punch I need to get away with my bad girl role. I used to don looks like this on the daily and now I feel so out of my element! What's happening?? Has middle parting my hair pacified my inner rockstar? Thank god for the side swoop. Side swoops and guitar practice. They're doing wonders for my confidence.



Glamour Kills "mint mischief" muscle tee, Members Only jacket, American Apparel leggings, Zigi boots c/o Karmaloop, Zero UV sunglasses

Everything is infinite,

Bebe

heiress

In this outfit I'm roleplaying an Eastern European (possibly Russian?) heiress who wears exclusively velvet pantsuits and extravagant furs. Of course my leopard is only faux, but my alter ego knows no difference. She's only old money in the script I write for her. If there's one thing we fundamentally have in common it's intimate appreciation for this Chanel framed bag, my little pet art purse named Marcel. I could go on, but you probably heard enough in my Modulart post when it was first introduced. 

Thank you Bardot for adorning me in the leopard opulence crucial to this lavish role. Australia always getting it right.



Bardot leopard crop coat, Sheinside velvet pantsuit, Chanel Priveé frame bag

Everything is infinite,

Bebe

snow leopard

I haven't been to the club since the last time I went to the club. Which was... 6 months ago? When you live in Vegas, avoiding clubs and lounges is a major feat. They seduce you. They enrapture you like Odysseyian sirens, except instead of singing gorgeous melodies they DJ infectious EDM and trap beats. It's as hard to resist as taking your heels off en route to valet after several hours of traipsing through a casino with a giant guitar shaped margarita container slung over your shoulder. But somehow, I manage. I sate my temptation by simply wearing an outfit I could wear to the club... but won't... because I am a responsible adult whose partying era ended before I was even legal to drink. 

The Bardot "Snow Leopard" bodycon is a heavenly fit for an evening out. I mean, it literally fits like an article of heaven. And it's fitting for a swanky situation. It just fits, okay? Check out the rest of this Australian line's collection. 



Bardot Snow Leopard dress, Lanvin necklace, Bebe clutch, Daily Look heels

Everything is infinite,

Bebe

FOR THE FEATHER

It's been a while since the last time I visited an earthy, borderline bohemian look. Been sticking to black and white since it's clean, practical, and easy to mix and match. Now that I more or less live out of a suitcase, minimalism plays a pretty major role in my decision making process. But this look came from a different place... somewhere careless and peaceful. Channeling the feather print. Channeling the distant spring. 



FROM TOP TO BOTTOM:
Leopard hat - Scoop NYC
Leather jacket - Diesel
Feather print crop top - Starling
Chartreusse harem pants - Yes Style
Boots - Secondhand
Bag - Rebecca Minkoff

Everything is infinite,

Bebe Zeva

GILDED LEOPARD

Feeling a bit like a trophy in all these metallic duds: bronze shorts, shiny leopard bomber jacket, and a snapback adorned with an impressive amount of gold medallions and rhinestones. Oh yeah, and reflective sunglasses for that classic Zeva Midas touch. I'm very much inspired by all things opulent, juxtaposed with sporty or urban casual motifs. Baroque is still a popular aesthetic among streetwear enthusiasts, myself included. So choosing these literally metallic shorts from DailyLook to match the rest of my gilded wardrobe was obvious.




FROM TOP TO BOTTOM:
"Gold embellished snapback" - OASAP
Sunglasses - 80s Purple
"Leopard bomber jacket" - eFox City
"Bronze faux leather shorts" - DailyLook
Belt - Vintage
Suede heels - Persunmall

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Everything is infinite,

Bebe Zeva

TROPIC FEVER

Had to bring back the hibiscus bomber... this time paired with borderline-costume leopard shorts! They're made of faux fur and have a little tail attached to the bum, so they added a bit of feline flair to my otherwise ~luxuriously tropical~ look. Hibiscus print jacket, rainbow gradient laces, and lavish gold chains... the pacific islander aesthetic is strong for spring. I decided to photograph this look indoors so I could experiment with different camera settings and lighting conditions. I'm as novice a photographer as it gets, and I want to start challenging myself with the lens since I have so much free time these days. So if my photography starts to look really terrible, it's because I'm in an annoying 'trial and error' phase where I have to discover what visual themes I don't like before I can identify what works for me. Here's an article for any of my readers who are in a deprecating creative rut and need some wisdom to inspire them out of it.



FROM TOP TO BOTTOM:
Beanie - Dollar store
Gold chains - ROMWE
Hibiscus bomber - YES STYLE
Leopard shorts - NATURAL COLOUR
UNIF Hellbounds - Solestruck

Everything is infinite,

Bebe Zeva

ON THE PROWL

It's kind of gross how unapologetically "diva" this outfit is. The Carrie Bradshaw curls and beret, oversized sunglasses, and baroque satin, leopard print, and fuchsia suede triple threat are almost too much. No, actually, this print crazy hodgepodge is genuinely "too much". Fortunately we here at FTBH Corp. don't respect socially constructed fashion boundaries and take much pleasure out of crossing lines conventional style referees label off limits. And we do it in literal stride - one platform pump in front of the other. "We" being me, myself, and I, of course. Even fiercely independent girls need a posse!



FROM TOP TO BOTTOM:
Cap - An old standby
Oversize cat-eye sunglasses - RETRO CITY
Vintage satin jacket - TUNNEL VISION
"Leopard leisure suit" - NATURAL COLOUR
Fuchsia pumps - Pink & Pepper
Bag - Rebecca Minkoff

Only four people deserve my love today. Brit and Madeline, the rock n' roll amazons behind Tunnel Vision, and "Pink" and "Pepper", the BFF cartoon chicks who represent the shoe company they're named after. Even though they're only illustrations (don't discriminate - even drawings can dress top-notch) they're somehow WAY more stylish than me in all their two-dimensional glory. I'm thanking the boos behind these brands (or 'vintage stockists' in the case of Tunnel Vision) because not only did they hook me up with some sweet Spring goodies, they pretty much do the entire world a service by offering such rad merch. 

Everything is infinite,

Bebe Zeva