WESTERN WONDER

I used to hate the desert. I thought the arid plain was ugly and unromantic. The east coast "spoke to me" because it was intellectual and industrial and tragic in all its metal and concrete. Brick warehouses, dive bars, barren lofts, I wanted all of it. The West seemed stupid. Spirituality seemed stupid. Nature repulsed me. I don't know when or why I changed, but I definitely did. Kind of. I still think cities like Brooklyn are beautiful (my myspace location in 2008 was "wait for me Williamsburg because I hate Las Vegas, Nevada") and I might even move there if presented the opportunity. But I sense that as much as I'm enamored with tall buildings, I actually belong in the desert. There's something mystical about the raw terrain. And I feel humbled while driving through it on a road trip, like it's a divine gift. Guess you could say this outfit is a creative manifestation of me coming to terms with my western wonder. Snakeskin print, wolf tee, fringe vest, and cowgirl charm... California, I think I speak your language.

FROM TOP TO BOTTOM:

Hat - Zara with Chanel chain detail

Glasses - Party City

Vest - YES STYLE

Shirt - THE FABULOUS STAINS

Jewelry - Gold necklace from Oscar De La Renta, shark tooth from Rock n' Rose

Wrist cuff - Tribe Nouveau

Pants - ROMWE

Boots - ZIGI, Karmaloop

I've seen my favorite fashion bloggers rock snakeskin skinnies in so many ways... thought it was due time that I offer my own interpretation of the print! Since the desert is a habitat for reptiles, I figured these pants lent themselves to a western theme. So I went hard with it -- wolf tee included.

Everything is infinite,

Bebe Zeva

P@RTY ANIMAL

I'm not really a t-shirt person, which is probably why I chose to hack the sleeves off this H&M x Black Book tee and turn it into a hot summer tank. We're selling it on the FAB STAINS, so if you're looking for a loose top to pair with your summer party uniform, add this guy to your Etsy cart and call it a day. My outfit is a très typical BBZV #yolo ensemble. YES, I did just call this a Yolo Ensemble. If you're gonna go hardcore with the hedonism, at least do it in style! But be casual about it. This outfit is perfect for me because I don't feel uncomfortable or limited by stiff and fitted fabric. Structured blazers look great but don't let them fool you... that shit'll weigh you DOWN when you're trying to go hard and get low. A tee and tights will never fail you, Scouts honor.

HELLBOUNDS HELLBOUNDS NAH NAH NAH NAH NAH NAH!!!!!!!!!!!!

FROM TOP TO BOTTOM:

Beanie - H&M

Sunglasses - ROMWE

Cross necklace - THIS IS TRANSITION

Corduroy blouse - YES STYLE

T-shirt - THE FABULOUS STAINS

Shoes - UNIF HELLBOUNDS, SOLESTRUCK

My parting gift is this relevant summer fashion tip: CUT THE SLEEVES OFF ALL YOUR SHIRTS. Just do it. And stock up on bandeau tops to layer underneath! It's hot as hey here in Vegas, so I'm gonna have to kiss my precious sleeves goodbye. And good riddance. Jk, I'll miss y'all *talking to the discarded fabric wefts on the floor that I fear may come to life and terrorize me if I don't shower them with remorse and affection.* I meant to tweet about the mustard button-down I'm wearing a few weeks ago, but I assume that every time I sat down to type, I was paralyzed by the hypnotic trance that the mere thought of it put me in and never got around to it... it is actually taking tons of concentration not to fall into a lucid stupor because all this talk about MUSTARD CORDUROY is making me feel sooo relaxed and euphoric that I can't stay awake. All I can say is that I'm blessed forever to have this piece of God clothing in my wardrobe.

Everything is infinite,

Bebe Zeva

ROSETTE

Oh pink, did you miss me?? I missed you so much that I tried to put as much as I had of you into one outfit. Ur sooo cute... I think I'm crushing! :-* Do you <3 me as much as I <3 you? Do I do you justice? Are you embarrassed to be seen on my body? Omg, that was just a rhetorical question... I can't believe you rlly think I am undeserving of ur presence. I guess this is it then. :-(Jk pink, we will never be over. Even if my love for you is unrequited, you are still a perfect pigment. Every night I will dream of your heavenly hue. My favorite shade in the spectrum, my sweet, delicate rose. My tulip. My beloved #FFCOCB.

FROM TOP TO BOTTOM:

Flower crown - DIY

Rose cardigan - ROMWE

Rosette dress - My Tribe

Petticoat skirt - CHICWISH

Socks - c/o American Apparel

Cynthia Fuchsia Clogs - SANITA

This outfit looks like a costume, but did you really expect anything less from me? I've always been super committed to my color themes. I'd like to incorporate as much fuchsia and fluorescent into my wardrobe this season. I always do come spring time since I'm in such an awesome mood (shout out to THE SUN for keepin' it warm and real, also, peace and love to my Mama for delivering me on May 7th so I have something to look forward to all through April.) The happier the person, the BRIGHTER the clothes they wear *camera pans to me wearing my fluorescent orange crop top with a smile so wide it extends off of my face and eventually pulverizes the walls on either side of me, plaster falling everywhere and drool pouring out of mouth* SERIOUSLY THOUGH, I am feeling pretty fantastic!!!!

I realize now that this bag we're selling on the Fabulous Stains would have matched my outfit perfectly. So if you're on the hunt for a staple summer bright in the form of a patent leather cross-body bag, now ya know where Waldo is. In the best Etsy store of all time, The Fab Stains!

Finally, I get to acknowledge where the title of this post came from... my new Cynthia Sanita clogs in Fuchsia. They're covered in hot pink rosettes! When I saw them in the online catalog, I figured it was just the print that had psychedelic pink swirls. Nope, that shit is 3-D! Which makes my amazing clogs a TACTILE experience, not just a pleasant gander. And there's always more on Clog Outlet and Sanita!

Everything is infinite,

Bebe Zeva

FANCY CASUAL

"Cool paradox, Bebe," some of you might say sarcastically after reading my post title because it's that time of month and everything is five hundred thousand times more annoying than usual. But I'm sincerely not trying to contradict myself... this look really is fancy from a casual person's perspective! How else might I describe it? A dinner party on Xanax, maybe. Sophisticated, but downplayed. I mostly try to avoid safe looks, but I still respect that there are certain occasions that call for a muted dress code. Like a job interview. Yes, it's possible to conform to someone else's standards without compromising your personality. This look represents me pretty well, even though it's missing 10 pounds of cross jewelry and a leather jacket. As long as it doesn't scare anyone I'm trying to impress, I'm good. ;)

FROM TOP TO BOTTOM:

Beret - Vintage

Sunglasses - 80S PURPLE

Beaded collar - YES.I

Pea coat - Nordstrom

Gray mini dress - THE FABULOUS STAINS

Black heels - ROMWE

We're selling this lovely gray shirt-dress on the Fabulous Stains! Here's our item description to entice your shopping appetite... "This gray t-shirt dress is the perfect evening staple for a girl who's looking to layer. Either tucked into a skirt or worn simply with tights or jeans, the silhouette it creates always elegant. The beige, crochet lace sleeves accentuate the shoulders and are the perfect finishing touch for this sophisticated top." Feel free to place an order here.

Everything is infinite,

Bebe Zeva

PARIS 1989

I've tried to avoid wearing berets and blazers lately since I think I've gotten too comfortable with them. They're starting to serve as a security blanket for me when I'm feeling lazy, and I'm all about challenging myself so I need to cut it out. That aside, this outfit is (typically) Parisian with a (not so typically) late 80s, early 90s influence. I know that French people don't actually wear stripes and berets and turtlenecks all the time, but at some point it really was a trend, and that's where the American idealized image of a Frenchman came from. J'adore.

FROM TOP TO BOTTOM:

Beret - YES STYLE

Blazer - Armani

Turtleneck - YES STYLE

Skirt - YES STYLE

Loafers - Bamboo, SWAYCHIC

Bag - Mulberry look-alike

Wish I had more to say, but it's Spring break! And I'm literally spending the entire week in my bedroom sleeping. It's okay, I had a très productive Saturday and Sunday. So many fun new clothes to show ya! And new stock on the Fabulous Stains, too. I'm in a terrible mood right now, so I'm really proud of how enthusiastic I sound while typing... heh. I'll feel better as soon as somebody paypals me a fruit smoothie and the S Club 7 complete series on DVD.

Everything is infinite,

Bebe Zeva