This was just a casual outfit, worn to go with BB while he shopped for new shoes.
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This is an incredibly simple and inexpensive DIY that can transform a plain wedge into a very interesting studded shoe that is guaranteed to get you compliments. No special tools or bedazzler required! (more...)
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I first got a tiny little peek of this shoe from the Irregular Choice SS10 Lookbook on the Karmaloop Girls' Blog (which is great for first looks) and freaked. It's the most insane piece of footwear I've ever seen! I'll defend that argument by pointing out the shoe's schizophrenic qualities. I mean, yeah, the McQueen snake hoofs were crazy-looking, BUT THIS SHOE IS SCHIZOPHRENIC. It's a hi-top-sneaker-slash-sandal made up of tie-dye, leopard-print mesh, and black patent/crocodile, with a neon green pompom doll attached to the heel. What?! Tell me this shoe is hideous and I'll tell you it's not meant to walk around a country club. It's meant to go shopping in Tokyo and more realistically in terms of my life, it's meant to walk around every dive bar in Nashville this summer. This is my must-have shoe of the summer! With that fuzzy sole it looks as comfy as a pair of house shoes, but trust me, I will wear these out. The amazing Gazer will be available at the Irregular Choice shop on Lafayette St in NYC or online in April. And just because I can't finish this post without making some sort of reference to the shoegaze music genre (named for musicians who typically looked down at their feet while playing rather than dance around), here is one of my favorite songs by Lush:
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I wore this to go see the new Herzog film at Belcourt. I love this Seneca Rising dress! It's sexy but tough. Even if I was wearing it with bare legs and high heels, I don't think anyone would want to mess with it. I'm pretty sure this dress can kick some ass. I got it from REVOLVEclothing along with some equally formidable boots and a cool little sweater. You can find the coolest things there.
Speaking of kick-ass, I finally have the 80%20 Cody boots! They've haunted my daydreams for long enough. I agonized over whether to get them in brown or black, and I'm not exaggerating--I seriously agonized. I'm not going to show the psycho pasted-up image I made of myself wearing either pair, so you'll just have to take my word for it. Ultimately, I chose the black ones. I have about a million outfits planned for them already.
For those new to my blog, this isn't my first pair of 80%20 shoes. In fact, I'm embarrassed to count how many I have. The reason I'm so stuck on this brand is because I love all the designs (they're so unique and interesting, they always get attention), it's hard to go back to flat boots now that I have the deceptive height-building hidden wedge, they're so incredibly comfortable, and I know the quality is good. Hi, my name is Annie, and I'm addicted to 80%20. I actually bought my very first pair from REVOLVEclothing a little over a year ago, so I guess you could blame them for getting me hooked. They always have several styles available, and many on sale. Plus, shipping is fast and free. You can check out the selection here. I recommend them all!
This Seneca Rising cardigan is also from REVOLVEclothing. I've been throwing it on over everything, even a sequined dress. For such a casual little sweater it has surprisingly great tofu properties. It's nice to have something over your shoulders this time of year, don't you agree?
This post is also featured on REVOLVE's blog, along with a Q&A I did for them. You can check it out here! Thanks, REVOLVE!
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This song is setting off my nostalgia neurons in the greatest way, and I'm hearing it for the first time. I mean, it's 1994 and I'm staying up late to watch 120 Minutes. Are you with me? Interestingly, the singer and songwriter, Christopher Owens, grew up in a cult where the only music he could openly listen to was from a list of approved songs--mostly 50s and 60s pop tunes, elemental classics like Buddy Holly and Elvis.
Girls are based in San Francisco and just kicked off a new tour. They're coming to Nashville in a couple weeks and I can't wait. You can hear more of their music on their MySpace page.
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Bittersweets NY is a Brooklyn-based indie jewelry company that makes a point of showing the beauty in everyday things. You know, like ...MAGGOTS!!!
Maggot Charms - Available in white, rose, or yellow gold and silver. $60 - $225
These are specially hand-crafted so every one is different, like a snowflake. I like the statement of one single maggot hanging from a chain on one's collarbone. It's like, "Oh, what's that?" ::looks closer:: ::recoils in horror::
And if you like those, you may also be interested in the Earthworm Bracelet.
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I wore this to a friend's art opening last night where BB was dj-ing.
These leggings are crazy awesome! The holographic squares create an optical illusion so they appear far away, like you can reach into them and enter another dimension. The effect is very hypnotizing!
I took this close-up shot with my cell phone en route to the party:
(You can see more shots from the evening on my Twitpic.) Next time I'll take a video so you can see the leggings in action. Thanks so much to August from New Amendment Clothing for hooking me up!
Do you like my tripod? 
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No matter where we are, we're always touching by underground wires.
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Project Runway is back! Here is a peek at the Bluefly Accessory Wall. See anything you like? For the first time in Project Runway history, Bluefly is going to give us all a chance to win something right off the wall! It would be difficult for me to choose, but I think I would go for the awesome yellow shoes top right--or maybe the nude pair on the bottom row... or the strappy, strappy heels on the left. I can't decide!
What would you pick?
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Let's just enjoy this for what it is.
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This is a tutorial for how to make shredded boots--not a shredded shirt, not shredded tights or jeans--boots. I've had this old pair of Aerosole go-go boots for years and I don't remember the last time I've worn them. They're classic and fit well, are comfortable, but are so boring. Why not rip them to shreds? (more...)
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When I first discovered the New York based accessory shop, Warsaw Made, my first thought was of Joy Division's original band name, Warsaw, and the awesomely raw demos that were recorded under that moniker. My next thought was of how dirty, cold, and Warsaw-like the hand-worked accessories appear, and I mean all those things as high compliments. These necklaces are my favorites, but they also make bags.
Dot Lures Necklace - $38 (more...)
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I had to use my cell phone to take pics last night! Sorry about the poor quality and crazy color balances. My battery charger is still packed up somewhere and after borrowing from several remote controls I failed to find any batteries with enough juice to work my camera. I'm hoping it was a battery issue and my camera is okay, if not, looks like I'll have to buy a new one. Any recommendations? (more...)
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Everyone be safe and have fun! See you in 2010! 
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ROMEO & JULIET COUTURE Color Block Jersey Sequined Dress - $167 $15!
15dollarstore.com is kind of like a dollar store where everything is $1. Everything there is $15. Even if it is a perfectly fine brand new Romeo & Juliet Couture dress worth over a hundred dollars. Great deal, right? I wish I had pounced on it several days ago so I would have it in time for tomorrow, but I went ahead and bought it last night anyway. There will be other occasions to wear it, and it's just so great! I still haven't decided what I'm going to wear tomorrow. New Year's Eve is my very favorite holiday. I love everything it represents: glamor, glitter, celebration, new beginnings, aud lang syne, confetti, night life--I just love it! What will you be wearing? Have you decided?
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