A Poor Woman’s Dries Van Noten Wedge Sneaker

Love these, but can’t afford them?

NEW DRIES VAN NOTEN PLATFORM SHOES US 10, IT 40, UK 7 - $799.99
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Pshyeah, me too.
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How about these instead?

Victoria’s Secret White Wedge Sneakers New RARE 10 - $29.77
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It’s too bad they’re plain old white, but some thin black laces would take away from their orthopedic quality and add some sophistication, [...]

Candy Sprinkles & Glitter

I just commissioned a necklace from the super amazing Etsy artist, stoopidgerl!
So, I thought about making this image all demure and small, but L@@K! This necklace is so hyper–I love it! I can’t wait for it to get here.

Go check out her shop, she has a lot of really fun stuff.

Interior Design Ideas Inspired By Mad Men

If you haven’t been watching Mad Men and you have any sort of fondness for being entertained, then you’ve been missing out. The show is about a fictional advertising agency in Manhattan circa 1960 - 1962, and the drama that goes on around its executives and copywriters. It comes from the writer and executive producer [...]

Rush - Tom Freakin’ Sawyer

I’ve got a couple of half-finished posts floating around but this will have to do for now. It’s only the MOST EPIC SONG EVER. Lots of “most evers” these days, whoops. Only there’s no sarcasm this time, as you can tell from the context.

Most Original Outfit EVAR!!!

Okay, so not really, but an American classic, yes.

Speaking of Etsy

I’ve been subscribing to and enjoying Danielle’s Glowing Doll blog for a while now, and it’s taken me this long to finally discover the treasures in her Etsy shop.

The following are my favorite items. It was difficult to pick just five!

Dachshund Love On Etsy

I’ve searched Etsy for the best items that show a little dachshund love.
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Tula Portrait from StudioLAB

I Love My… Vintage Viewmasters

Looking though a viewmaster is like stepping into a time machine…

Hot Stuff, Clovers, And Botox Propaganda

How I Spent Thursday Evening…

Five Cheap and Easy Art Decorations That You Can Do

Empty walls are boring–unless you’re going for that minimalist look. Luckily, you don’t have to be an artist, know an artist, or buy expensive artwork to decorate your home with art. The following are five ways I’ve decorated my house that are under $10 each and don’t require very much artistic skill. You have no [...]

Wesley And I Had A Dance Party

Dress - Lola
Extra long multi-chain necklace, vintage
Glitter tights - Electrique Boutique
Boots - We Who See
Nail Polish - Petites “Hot Rod”

I Want… Ladyhawke Edition!

I want Pip Brown’s jeans.

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And her haircut.

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And her album.

Ladyhawke - Back of the Van
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It’s like Rod Stewart had a threesome with Stevie Nicks and Debbie Gibson,
and I think I’m in love.
^ Note the phallic suggestion subconsciously embedded in this post. ^
Yep, it’s love.
Find those photos and more, plus more music at Ladyhawke’s Myspace.

Help For Problem Skin: Make Red Marks And Hyperpigmentation Fade Away

With acne-prone skin, pimples are often half the problem. Past blemishes can leave red marks and scars, which is frustrating when you have an otherwise clear face. These products can help fade red marks and heal your skin, so you can have a fresh start. These are my products that I have used and can [...]

And Dressed As You Are Girl In Your Fashions Of Fate

Lynn Ritchie dress
Extra long multiple chain necklace, vintage
Tibetan Om Mani Padme bracelet
Sundance huge jade ring (as seen here)
Target sandals
Dries Van Noten inspired toes (see previous post)
Tip: Draw a cat-eye with bronze liquid eye-liner for a more subtle look and an eye-opening effect.
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A Dries Van Noten Inspired Pedicure

Dries Van Noten Beaded Summer 08 High Heel Shoes
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These Dries Van Noten sandals are so intriguing… I wanted to see if I could translate their abstract design to nail polish.
Ready to see how my experiment turned out?
(Fair warning: I’m no foot model!)
Here goes ~