New Digz

Meet my new purchases!

 

  

My new gypsy earrings from All Saints finally arrived, which also means my parachute dress is here, too! These babies are pretty heavy, jingle when I walk, and may be just a tad bit annoying, but I don't care!

I found these motorcycle boots at Buffalo Exchange on a busy, busy Saturday afternoon. They were just sitting there on the shelf all lonely as several girls overlooked them. I couldn't believe no one had grabbed them yet because I was certain they were Frye Harness boots. Actually they are Durangos, but that's our little secret. I literally screeched with joy as I snatched them up-I have been wanting a pair very similar to these as evidenced here. 

  

And lastly I picked up some old, worn-in T-shirts at Buffalo Exchange as well. Black vintage tees are ridiculously abundant in my wardrobe, and the more faded, thin, and hole-y the better. Basically, I get a kick out of pairing grubby tees with unexpected pieces like girly skirts and accessories to give new life to otherwise forgotten scraps of 80s fabric. And the best part about these two shirts is their backs...

Aaand, that one on your right does have Einstein's face on it along with a list of astronomical terms...yesss!

"There's gunna be a party down at the moon tower later"

 Pretending to be a teenage burnout circa 1976 was all I hoped it could be...even if this took place at an elementary school. I've always had a sort of false nostalgia for the 70s, which is rather strange considering I wasn't even alive in the "me" generation (I don't think I'm alone here). Basically, I just can't get enough of the flashy and somewhat garish images and clothing of the times: bell-bottoms, vests, furs, aviators as huge as your face, paisley, sky-high platforms, hot pants, lots and lots of hair. Of course there's the music, too...there's always the music! And I'm not talking about that pansy-ass disco nonsense, I'm talking about rock legends like Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, and David Bowie...along with his eccentric brand of glam androgyny.

So, obviously on this particular day I felt that intense need to dress like an extra from Dazed and Confused. The prospect of wearing high-wasted jeans always scared the living crap out of me, but this stretchy (keyword!) pair made me quickly overcome that silly little dressing fear. Oh and I'm in love with this vintage Chanel scarf that I luckily found at my new, favorite Austin boutique, Laced With Romance-it's what I imagine shopping through Stevie Nicks' closet would be like. And Litas really are as comfy as they say; I could wear them for hours-they only look terrifying, I promise!

          

Jeans and vest: F21

Shoes: Jeffrey Campbell Litas

Scarf, belt, sunglasses, bag: Vintage

Parachutes Without Flight

  

While browsing the All Saints sale online the other day I came across this masterpiece of a dress. It's fittingly called the parachute dress as it was inspired by an old World War II parachute. Seventy-five man hours went into creating this draped beauty and it consists of a heaping 10 meters (that's 33 feet America!) of fabric. The aesthetics of this piece bring these bold trinkets to my mind, mixing both futuristic and ancient motifs.

My boyfriend happened to be browsing the sale along with me and graciously bought this minimalistic, yet extravagant frock for me! Now, I don't really have anywhere to wear this to since it's a GOWN and all, but photographing it will be fun-I'm thinking somewhere vast and desolate. 

Thank you soooo much my love!

Christmas Wishlist

Christmas is in T minus three days, and although I should be worrying about what the hell to gift the men in my family, I still can't seem to get these pretty little things out of my crowded mind. Most carry a hefty price tag, but I'll be scouring vintage and thrift stores for suitable stand-ins that won't render me chicly homeless. At the top of my list is a chunky sweater to pair with maxi skirts, clunky harness boots for comfortably stomping around in, and an ornate bed jacket to add interest to otherwise simple outfits.

1. Zara Leather Belt With Tags

2. Frye Harness Boot 8R

3. My-Wardrobe Violette Fringed Jacket

4. Forever 21 Chandelier Pendant Necklace

5. T by Alexander Wang Ponte Criss Cross Bra

6. TopShop Knitted Lace Dress

7. Sensi Studio Classic Panama Hat 

8. TopShop Gathered Skirt by TV**  

9. Urban Outfitters Wraparound Watch

10. TopShop Handknit Winter White Chunky Cable Jumper