NEUTRAL SCALE

Since photographing this outfit, my beloved tortoiseshell sunglasses have snapped in half... I think they're beyond repair. Which is really hard to cope with because they were my favorite sunnies, possibly of all time. I guess I don't have a very good relationship with sunglasses. I either lose them or break them, which SUCKS because I develop deep emotional attachments to nearly every pair. Anyway, 'neutral scale' is pretty much the best summation of this look, right? Gray, white, ivory, and khaki. A good combo for February. Bummed because I think this might be the last month where it's still appropriate to wear Nordic print. Or maybe it's already too late to wear it and I'm just being my typical rogue self. The latter idea seems much cooler, but also potentially embarrassing. I think I accidentally wore a Christmas themed-shirt in late January many years ago when I was a freshman in high school. Not kidding, I have at least 100 anecdotes about wardrobe mishaps and malfunctions from my childhood and adolescence.

FROM TOP TO BOTTOM:

Hat - Arden B
Sunnies - Secondhand, R.I.P.

Blouse - ROMWE, www.romwe.com/blouses

Coat - OH MY FROCK, www.ohmyfrock.com

Shorts - ROMWE, www.romwe.com/shorts

Wedges - Nine West, www.ninewest.com

Bag - Marc Jacobs

Going to hang out with my friends Jack and Jessi today! I'll try and take as many pictures as I can so you guys can get an idea of what weekends in Vegas are really like for underage people. And by underage, I mean I'm always the only underage person out of my group of friends and hold everyone else back from seeing Tiesto at the Hard Rock.

Everything is infinite,

Bebe Zeva

TWIGGY IN PASTEL GRADIENTS

When I first ordered this sweater, I didn't have any idea what I'd do with it. Simply fell in love with the cotton candy color scheme and called it a day! I'm a hardcore sucker for gradient fabrics... especially when they're pastel. Pretty much every characteristic this garment possessed (including the fact that it's a motherhonkin' sweater dress) coalesced into a fluid manifestation of wearable divinity that I can only describe as "God clothing." I tweeted about this phenomenon once, but I think you all thought I was kidding. That heavenly essence is REAL! And it just so happens to photograph extremely well. I held the sweater up to nearly everything in my closet, trying to find some decent layers to pile over and under it. Can you believe it? It's like my paisley blouse and knit cardigan were separated from this baby at birth. I went full force with the 60's theme, and instead of embracing Woodstock culture, I drew inspiration from icons like Twiggy, Edie, and... yes, Dianna Agron on the January 2012 cover of Nylon.

FROM TOP TO BOTTOM:
Sweater - Vintage, The Cobrashop
Blouse - Ralph Lauren
Necklaces - Adri Law and vintage

Sweater - Natural-Colour
Heels- Ralph Lauren

My sweater is from Nautral-Colour, just like the last little striped number I blogged about in December. Some day my sweater collection will be as impressive as the blazer section in my closet. Too bad I live in the desert where sweaters RARELY come in handy. This one's especially practical because it's dress-length. Which means I can wear it sans pants, hallelujah! Functionality aside, the best darn thing about it is the gradient blue-to-pink color fade. Would you guys feel pissed if I repeated that five more times? Gradient blue-to-pink color fade. Gradient blue-to-pink color fade. Gradient blue-to-pink color fade. Gradient blue-to-pink color fade. Gradient blue-to-pink color fade. My autobiography: Gradient blue-to-pink color fade by Bebe Zeva, a Story About Life, Love, And Spirituality (because these threads make feel a teensy bit religious, y'all!) God clothing. It's a thing.

Everything is infinite,

Bebe Zeva

MINT HIPPIE

Mmmm, as the warmer weather draws near, so does my sartorial summer inspiration! Seriously?Who am I kidding. It's cold as a penguin's balls in Vegas and I'm drawing all my spring and summer inspo from travel fantasies and exotic postcards. This ensemble isn't particularly 'island breeze,' but it certainly references the kind of free-spiritedness that intoxicates gals like me in the springtime because we're so excited finally being able to lie in the grass without shoes on. My outfit is mostly white with a touch of pastel in my mint blouse. Spearmint and sea foam are definitely the trendiest colors right about now and here I am, hoppin on the Crest and Colgate bandwagon! Whatev. The subtle color definitely suits this delicate look - lace on lace with a floral accent and my House of Harlow circle sunnies. Hippie heaven, especially considering how angelic the silhouette looks in the light!

FROM TOP TO BOTTOM:
Flower headbeand - SPROOS, http://www.sprooshop.com/products/fresh-flower-stretch-headband
Sunglasses - House of Harlow 1960, www.karmaloop.com
Lace robe - Vintage Victoria's Secret
Blouse - ROMWE, www.romwe.com (where ALL my blouses come from!! Can't help that they have the best selection.)
Skirt - Chicwish, www.chicwish.com
Clogs - Sanita, www.clogoutlet.com

Okay, #realtalk now. Let's discuss a SERIOUSLY important matter at hand: my flower headband. It's fine, it's fab, it's a lil bit funky! I'm bringin them horizontal headbands BACK and baby, I'm not ashamed... bohemia is chic. Look at how many catwalks are grazed by the hems of maxi skirts these days. Woodstock called and they want their attitude back, but they're gonna let us borrow it for just a couple more seasons.

Everything is infinite,

Bebe Zeva

BLUE RUNAWAY

Bet you've never seen someone wear a VS Pink crop top in the context of a 'teen rebel collegiate runaway' before. Styling Victoria's Secret's latest line of Spring Break must-haves has been one of my most creative tasks to date. I tried to fit their shorts and tees into more unconventional looks that featured elements of beach grunge and party goth. I'll show you more looks later this week! Experimenting with brands that generally aren't associated with the style you wear most is an incredible way to challenge yourself, test your comfort zone, and push the limits of your creative vision. Wearing this breezy graphic tee with a pair of low-rise jeans and sandals would have been a total cop-out, that's why I went with a theme that's authentically 'me.'

FROM TOP TO BOTTOM:
Beanie - H&M
Bold wayfarers - 80s Purple, www.80spurple.com
Leather jacket - Members Only
Graphic crop top -VS Pink, www.victoriassecret.com/graphiccroptee
Tartan skirt - YES STYLE, www.yesstyle.com
Wedges - Bamboo, Downtown LA

I wonder why it is I'm so attracted to both 'hardcore bad girl' themes and 'extremely nice and sweet baby good girl' themes. Maybe because I'm strangely neither? I float idly in some bizarre limbo between punk rebel and sleeping angel, contented in my lack of commitment to an iconic lifestyle. It's all good... why would I devote my personality to one subculture when I can just dress like I do??

Everything is infinite,

Bebe Zeva

BE MY ZEVALENTINE

Most people associate the color red with Valentine's Day since it's so bold and romantic. But since I've never really celebrated Valentine's Day with 'sensual intentions' (and also since the color red owns less than 5% of the real estate in my wardrobe) I decided to wear my favorite color today instead- baby pink! Subtle pastels are cute and cuddly, which is what V-day is ALL about in my book. Every year, my family celebrates by reminding each other how much the love in our family unit means to each of us. Boyfriends and crushes are just sweet but secondary novelties... kinda like conversation hearts! People who complain that Valentine's Day is merely an opportunity for single people to feel even worse about themselves completely forget about all the other kinds of love that exist in our world: love for friends, love for pets, love for family members, colleagues, TV shows, musicians, Reeses cups, and Sprite cans. There is so much MORE to be celebrated than romance!

FROM TOP TO BOTTOM:

Cropped shag jacket - Free People, www.karmaloop.com

Pink heart cut-out top - Justyna G, www.justynag.com (ISN'T THIS THE CUTEST TOP YOU'VE EVER SEEN?!! The girl who owns the brand custom made my shirt for me because she knows how much I love PINK! I couldn't be more delighted by her attention to detail... check out what else she has in stock. There's a heart top in practically every color!)

Belt - Vintage

Pink pants - Joe's Jeans, www.joesjeans.com

Pink patent pumps - YES STYLE, www.yesstyle.com

I love each and every one of my readers (especially the lovely bunch that leaves me comments!) and I'm so grateful to be celebrating what I like to call "Zevalentine's Day" with you guys. My version of the holiday entails finding the good in everyone and falling passionately in love with it. No exceptions. Except for people who are pure evil, AKA anyone who throws away their uneaten pizza crust without offering it to me first. Kidding! I LOVE YOU ALL!!!!! Have a warm and wonderful Zevalentine's celebration.

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