Thank You, Darling

I'm growing to not like my elbows. I haven't been consciously aware of what they looked like since I was ten years old. Recently, however, I've noticed them in my pictures, and for reasons unknown to me I am displeased with their appearance. Nonetheless, I will not be covering them up with long sleeves. It's far too hot hear on the outskirts of Los Angeles to be wearing anything to my wrists.

This skirt was given to me by friend Ericka. I love her to death for it. I have only had it for one week, and have styled it a multitude of ways. Thank you Ericka! I hope you clean out your closet again soon.

Outfit Details: Shirt-taken from a friend; Skirt-Ericka's bedroom closet hand-me-down; Shoes-Tilly's; Belt-unknown; Necklace-Santa Barbara Zoo

Fashion Bravery

Nothing is more inspiring than radical fashions from radical people. The beautiful Karen O of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs has always worn eye-opening, daring, bold ensembles. Whether she's toned it down with simple blood red fingerless gloves, or gone all the way out there with a headdress made of fringe and hand prints, she looks fantabulous (fantastic or fabulous alone wouldn't cut it to describe her incredibility). Right on Karen O. You are an inspiration to music and fashion alike. Bravo!

Mommy's Clothes

The MOM! shorts. I love these things, and am planning on stocking up for summer. I believe these ones are actually a children's pair. At the goodwill, I was browsing through the shorts section and found these. They looked about my size and fit perfect when I put them on, so I was ecstatic. But I noticed that the tag said they were a size 14! In women's I typically wear a 0 or 2, so it is impossible for these to be that size. I must say, thought, it does make me happy that I can still fit into the same size i wore when I was 11. At the same time, it's unfortunate that I haven't grown. Regardless of the pros and cons, it makes for a great summer essential.

Outfit Details: Shorts-Goodwill; Shirt-Gift; Shoes-Aldo; Blazer-hand-me-down

When Life Hands You Lemons...

Would you believe me if I told you that I bought this dress for a mere 5$??? I'm always searching for pretty sundresses for summer, but i rarely find any worth buying, and when I do they are normally out of my price range. So I was thrilled about the steal I got on this. By the way, notice the child in the background? That's my cousin Joseph. In between shots, he was throwing lemons at my wall, and I joined in with him. Ohhhh, cousins!

Outfit Details: Dress-American Apparel Outlet on Venice Boardwalk; Shoes-Aldo

Marla

More often than not, I base what I wear on fictional characters I find in books, movies, fairytales, and my insanity of an imagination. As of late, I have tried to choose outfits that would make me feel like Marla Singer of Fightclub. She's beautiful, eccentric, skinny, and downright psychotic. I love you Marla Singer; so much so, that I have assumed you as one of my many personas.

Falsified Tats

People love to compliment me on my tattooed legs whenever I wear these tights. (Those people don't realize that they are only tights, not tats.) There are days when I let people go on believing that I have extraordinary tattoos on my legs, but more often than not I just laugh and they don't know why. Regardless, these are one of my favorite pieces out of my ocean of a wardrobe. I don't think I was ever more pleased with an accessory purchase (except the tranny shoes) than I was when I bought these.

Outfit Details- Cardigan: old and can't remember; Shirt: Forever 21; Tights: Forever 21 (?); Shoes: Goodwill; Sunglasses: 711