Today I'm sporting a plaid flannel maxi skirt -- yes, one of the most genius UNIF garments to have ever been invented -- over my light-wash PacSun jeans because, obvious. Layering is what's up. Not because it's cold outside or anything. It's that wearing as many clothes as physically possible while still respecting sartorial social norms is a testament to how much you love getting dressed. Throwing on another layer is like... maximizing your apparel experience. More to touch, more to appreciate. Also helps that this little flannel number gives me a grunge vibe so aloof I gotta compensate for it with this weird thing called "effort." That's where the small details come in -- a tattoo choker I've worn more times than I can justify in the past couple months, and a layer of Lime Crime's "Glamour 101" opaque lipstick that I can justify wearing a million more times this dreary winter season. My pucker could use some punch.
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Shout outs to DAILY LOOK for hooking me up with this cropped sweater! There are few things I like more in this world than boxy knits with cropped hems, and all of those things are illegal so I'll settle for this little beast instead. ;) I'll be rocking TONS of Daily Look this year so keep ya eyes peeled for more greatness. And sign up for an account at their site -- they'll email ya on the 'Daily' with clever collages for outfit inspiration, but not in a pesky-newsletter kinda way. PROMISE.
Everything is infinite,
Bebe Zeva
Could have went with a Metallica lyric for the title of this look, but "1979" by the Smashing Pumpkins is infinitely more inspiring. It's my last year as a teenager, and the gritty city landscape I posed alongside plays into my urban adolescent theme. Nothin' 90s about a spiked snapback and 6 inch square heels, but the 'frustrated rebel youth look' is timeless. BILLY GETS ME FOR SURE. I'm rocking a pair of UNIF Hellbound Platform boots (limited edition on Nasty Gal) -- very exclusive, much adored, and a perfect fit for my print-crazy wardrobe. They look so cute next to my other two pairs. A little Hellbound family. Thank you, Nasty Gal, for offering me the opportunity to give the Las Vegas concrete a piece of me with some sky-high stomp treatment. These platforms pair well with my winter gear: ripped jeans from PacSun and a two-piece denim jacket from Chicwish.
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Spiked snapback - ROMWE
Ladder necklace - Vanessa Mooney
Jean/mustard jacket - CHICWISH
Metallica crop top - Hot Topic
Belt - Yes Style
Ripped jeans - PacSun
Backpack - Yes Style
UNIF HELLBOUND PLATFORM BOOTS - UNIF x Nasty Gal
So... this is the UPDATED version of my hair. Bleached a cool ash blonde, blown straight, and cropped. It had to be done. Bleaching it brass was a thrill and I wish I could have kept it, but I have no regrets about this new 'millennial' style, too. A colorist named Gianni at the Wynn salon chose the look for me after reading my style through an outfit I walked in with. Black pantsuit, turtleneck, beret, and vintage Ferragamo pumps. It was an enlightening experience, shedding my split ends and adopting a chic new aesthetic at the dawn of a new year. Similarly, it's the dawn of a new era in my own life, and the spankin' new 'do feels fitting. Every time I look in the mirror, I'm reminded of the crazy changes I've made over the past few weeks. Blonde is a symbol. More fun in 2013???? We'll see.
Everything is infinite,
Bebe Zeva
When I was a kid, my mom arranged A LOT of road trips for our tiny family. We traveled all along the east coast, through New England, and once from Massachusetts to Missouri, all before I was I was even 12 years old! Seven years and a thousand roadside gas stations later, I still remember my mom's favorite road trip soundtrack: Nancy Sinatra, golden oldies, and 70s hits of every genre there was. I named this outfit after one of the tracks that I especially got a kick out of as a 10 year old: Glen Campbell's "Rhinestone Cowboy." It's perfectly fitting because my knee-high boots - a fine pair for plowing through ghost town tumbleweeds with a reckless abandon I'll nickname Jack Daniels - feature a glamorous sprinkle of twinkling rhinestones on the back of their square heel! Who else could have come up with a concept as a sassy as this one but Naughty Monkey? Check out their selection right here for more spunk and sparkle.
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Hat - Zara
Nordic print cardigan - PACSUN
Belt - Vintage
Boots aside, this outfit features two other great new additions to my winter wardrobe: a lace dress with dramatic bell sleeves (yep, sorry bare knees!), and a nordic print cardigan from PacSun! I love how both are about the same length and end mid-thigh to create a casual silhouette with a (hidden) fitted waist. Though technically short, this dress is NOT 'short' of detail - the intricate lace fabric is signature to Gina Marie's entire vintage collection. Check out her shop on BigCartel for more one of a kind pieces to inspire your desert elegance.
P.S. Thanks, PacSun, for another incredible autumn staple. I'll wear it rain or shine!
Everything is infinite,
Bebe Zeva
Cheetah... or leopard? What's the difference, anyway? Seriously, I'm google imaging "cheetah vs. leopard print" right now and they're virtually the same thing. Unless I'm blind? Point is, this outfit is all about bohemia gone wild. Literally. I'm a fierce feline with a free spirit. Clearly my 'gentle soul' has a predatory instinct and my claws are pouncin' on the prints this season. Colorblocking with solids? Talk to the paw! I'd rather get cat lady crazy with paisley, patchwork, or zebra stripes. I haven't worn this robe in MONTHS, and now that it's on me, I'm officially ready for a sexy, see-through safari. Who's got a van?
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Headscarf - Vintage
Robe - The Cobrashop
Leopard maxi dress - Kirra, PACSUN
Jewelry - Oscar De La Renta, JewelMint, Nine West
Bag - Rebecca Minkoff
This look is toooootally inspired by hippie-chic Mommy blogger Vintage Virgin whom I WORSHIP from afar... there are few bloggers I idolize, and Jessica is 100% one of them. I'm not sure that she'd pair leopard with leopard, but she loves her Hellbounds and maxi lengths, so I'm honoring her highness with this post! Muah! Love ya Virg!
Everything is infinite,
Bebe Zeva
