5 sweet skull tops

If you've seen my paintings, or my house, you already know I like skulls. Today's the day this obsession is most acceptable, Halloween! So for the occasion, I found 5 really adorable and girly (and not at all scary) skull tops for you to rock year round!

Vero Moda Women's Floral Skull White Short Sleeved T-Shirt from Box Clothing. Buy here http://www.box-clothing.co.uk/products/womens-floral-skull-white-short-sleeved-t-shirt

 

 

Truly Madly Deeply Burnout Skull Sweatshirt from Urban Outfitters. buy here http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=25473323

 

 VictoriaEmilyFox illustrated tee from her etsy store. Buy here http://www.etsy.com/listing/101797812/womens-skull-tee-shirt-skull-t-shirt-red?ref=pr_shop

 

Bow Skull Tank Top from Hot Topic. Buy here http://www.hottopic.com/hottopic/Apparel/Tops/Tanks//Bow+Skull+Tank+Top-716745.jsp

  

 

 

Wildfox Sequin Love Skull Sweater from Shopbop. Buy here http://www.shopbop.com/sequin-white-label-love-skull/vp/v=1/845524441952266.htm

 

 

Happy Halloween!!!!!

frankenstorm Sandy

So apparently DelMarVa is going to get slammed with a crazy frankenstorm, as they are calling it, late this weekend. Awesome. If you remember last year, we had our first icky, sleety, snowstorm on Halloween, this year, a hurricane. Since when do we get hurricanes at the end of October, so late in the season that it's going to hit a Nor'easter and just pour all over the east coast. And people refuse to believe in "climate change"...Seriously? Also, it's called global warming; where is Gore when we need him?

Today's list: Splendid maxi dress, Free People plaid crop shirt, Chloe Paraty bag

red lips

Ladies, if you don't have at least one red lipstick that flatters you, get on that. My favorites are from Kat von D's line at Sephora. They are super pigmented and striking, and maybe a little loud compared to something you'd find by Lancome or whatever and definitely cheaper than one from YSL or Dior. My holy grail is Underage Red; it's pinky and cool toned, but there's a bunch in her line that rock.

Today's list: tart leopard maxi skirt, gap drop sleeved hoodie, coconuts boots, aridza bross bag, and kat von d adora lipstick

The case for leggings

The case for leggings: 20 reasons leggings are amazing

1. don't drag and get wet in the rain

2. feel like a bum without looking like one, much more chic than sweats

3. softer and stretchier than jeans

4. can be worn straight to yoga or work out

5. come in s, m, l sizes no trying to guess whether you're still a 27 or have gone up to 28

6. hide unshaven legs!

7. warmer than tights

8. show off sexy legs shape

9. wear them with flats or heels, no need to tailor these babies

10. make great pjs

11. anything 80s is awesome again

12. no one can tell whether you're wearing $10 leggings from target or $200 leggings from NM

13. can be worn all seasons

14. never too bulky to fit in your favorite boots

15. no need for a belt

16. come in every color/print you can think of

17. styles for all ages

18. help suck in and flatten bellies or butts

19. for travel they are easy to roll up and throw in a suitcase

20. the nostalgia of rocking hot pink leggings and giant t-shirts and scrunchies in elementary school

some favs:

These grunge print leggings from One 2 Wear  have an awesome print

 http://www.one2wear.co.uk/womens/leggings-and-jeggings/new-look-watermark-leggings.html#.UIlGohh91MY

Spanx

Look at Me High Waisted Leggings at www.shopbop.com

(I have these for under slim dresses, they keep everything looking super smooth)

Blank Denim

Vegan Faux Leather Leggings via www.shopbop.com

(Faux leather leggings are definitely on my wishlist and these are the most affordable ones I've found)

 

 

 

Out From Under Velvet Legging

via www.urbanoutfitters.com

 

 

BDG Photo-Floral High-Rise Legging

via www.urbanoutfitters.com

I super heart this print!

 

asymmetry

asymmetry |āˈsimitrē|
noun ( pl. asymmetries )
lack of equality or equivalence between parts or aspects of something; lack of symmetry.
I super heart this sweater's strange balance, one side's bottom hem is longer and dolman shaped and the opposite's sleeve is longer but fitted.

Today's list: Splendid maxi dress, Helmut Lang asymmetrical sweater, Toms vegan pewter shoes, Aridza Bross fringe bag, Elizabeth and James sunglasses

fall flowers

It's way too chilly today to wear without a cover, but the best part of this dress is that it's backless! It's been 2 minutes since I could get my boots out for fall and I'm already wishing summer was back :(

Today's list: Karen Zambos floral maxi dress with giant pockets, thrifted vintage snakeskin bag, Limited sweater, Blowfish lace-up wedge booties, Elizabeth and James Bowery sunglasses, Gap headband

must have!

I grew up in the states so I am not really as in touch with my British roots as I'd like. I had heard of Barbour in terms of a luxury company but had no clue what they made or what a waxed coat was til my fellow UK-er friend, Mary, said she wished she had kept hers from her school days in Scotland. Apparently I have needed one of these all along! They are waterproof, windproof, and way more chic than the puffer coats most Americans wear when it gets freezing here. She showed me an adorable one J.Crew is selling this winter with a dainty Liberty print lining... so super cute.

I found these two to be even more my taste... a little bit more rock/biker, and glam at the same time. Top is Barbour Womens International Union Jack Lining Waxed Jacket (could this be any more awesomely British?!!!!) and bottom is Barbour Womens National Trials Black Waxed Jacket. I love how functional they are. I mean, there are so many pockets on both of these you can practically leave the purse at home. Functional is rarely this haute, with gold zippers and snaps and fun linings. Luxury is in the details! Both can be found online at Van Mildert.

http://www.vanmildert.com/womens-2/jackets-coats-191/jackets-103/barbour-womens-international-lining-267084.htm
http://www.vanmildert.com/womens-2/jackets-coats-191/jackets-103/barbour-womens-national-trials-267652.htm

Now the question is which one to buy????