(New) Biking in Heels

So, my birthday presents from my parents last year were a bit delayed.  My dad promised to buy me a bike, my mom promised that we would get matching tattoos.  About 5 months later, on my 6 monthiversary with the boyfriend, I received my awesome vintage bike, and went for a ride with my family and said boyfriend.  I love this thing!  I spent a decent bit of the summer fixing the brakes, but otherwise this thing is just lovely.  Of course, it won't do for any mountain biking, but for fashion, is it the best accessory a girl could wish for.  I am most excited that it will work for any steampunk excursions =)  For instance, although they are not pictured I now have a gold-colored bell and a leather pouch in the back that is perfect for sunglasses, cell phones, keys, etc.

Now, for the outfit...

red-orange corduroy blazer : Goodwill

green tank top with lace and buttons : hand-me-down from Gabby

ripped jeans : childhood momento that my mother has confiscated once again

brown Sketchers heels : Goodwill or something (yes, they are Sketchers--how sporty!)

orange scarf : hand-me-down from my grandmother

multicolored bangles : collected as a child

orange tag necklace : handmade by yours truly, featuring the boyfriend's name and class ring

sunglasses and helmet : hand-me-down from Ima

On a relatively interesting side note, Ima and I went to meet briefly with the tattoo artist yesterday--which also happens to be my 11 monthiversary with Boyfriend.  If I were to call this irony, would that be like if I posted something as my friend on Facebook because she forgot to log out, and called it hacking?

Green Beverage Day

Unless I (and Wikipedia) am (are) quite mistaken, my school is credited with the invention of Green Beer Day in 1952.  So this is my tribute to GBD 2012.  Corset!  Yeah.  ;)

purple 3/4 sleeve top : Old Navy
black and brown foliage corset : eBay (it is VERY well made, and only cost me like $10)
taupe pants : hand-me-down from Ima
green 3/4 sleeve jacket : Targét
choker necklace with gear : handmade by yours truly!
silver clay compass necklace : gift from Ima

Amy Pond?

Red vinyl (?) jacket : Valley Thrift
denim miniskirt : hand-me-down from a friend
movie strip belt : Claire's
blue tee : CVS or Walgreens
black and white polka dot plastic crescent earrings : hand-me-down from a friend
black knit & zipper leggings : hand-me-down from a friend
black button ankle boots : Valley Thrift

Another look at the bottle green dress robes...

Familiar?  This is a breakdown of the dress robes I designed for Harry.  I was unsure of whether or not to have the sleeves of the jacket rolled up--I liked the turquoise cuff poking out the end, but we decided to keep them down.

chartreuse corduroy blazer : Kohls or some other dept. store, years ago--gift from cousins
embossed vest : hand-me-down from a percussion friend
turquoise button-down shirt : Goodwill
lace cravat : cream satin scarf with a corner of a lace curtain tucked into it

A tip for how to get the cravat to work:
It is not entirely evident from the images above, but I "popped" my shirt collar before tying the satin scarf around my neck.  This adds to the authenticity of the look.

 

What a hipster..

So as part of my love to dress up, I've decided that I want to be able to represent as many "groups" as possible.

Okay that's bull.  I've been called a hipster so many times that I just had to.  This plaid gem came from W*****t, as did the jeans.  Oh, that's just awful.  I also popped the lenses out of some 3D glasses, so I've got the hipster specs covered too.  Nooo...

Casual Friday

This was fun, especially when I went into the bank to discuss a withdrawal discrepancy...

pinstriped suit coat : Goodwill
beatles tee : hand-me-down from Ima
black leggings : hand-me-down from Ima
red plaid and lace miniskirt : eBay costume piece
badass ankle boots : hand-me-down from Ima

Zebra

One of my favorite things to do with clothes is to disguise sleepwear (a.k.a. lingerie) as everyday wear.  Take this zebra print blouse, for example.  Found it in the lingerie section.  Definitely a multi-purpose item.  Of course, this only works with pieces that aren't extremely risqué.  I especially like to do it with nighties :)

black crochet shrug : hand-me-down from Ima
tan and black/brown zebra blouse : W*****t (I regret it..)
blue jeans : W*****t (yes...I know...)
white woven bracelet : made by yours truly!
faux pearl necklaces : Goodwill

Look at my bird :)

I know, I know--this makes no sense whatsoever.  Africa-style skirt, Mediterranean scarf, western denim jacket, rain boots, wife beater, lace shrug, and leggings?!  I know.  And honestly--there is no explanation for it.  Just like, there's no explanation for why my car decided to die on the way in to school today.  This stuff just happens.  I'm sure the reasoning will reveal itself all in good time ;-)

African wrap skirt : Ellie's "blanket"--I snuck it from her dresser a while ago
teal scarf : Israel
short denim jacket : Goodwill
hand painted wife beater : made at camp last summer
brown lace shrug : some department store, a gift from my mom's aunt/cousin
purple tights leggings : some store...
blue and black rain boots : hand-me-down from Ima


Also, notice the ear cuff?  I made it this morning with purple and pink wire, and a turquoise bead.  :)

Quaint

Nice hair today.  Very easy too.  Seriously, I showered, wrapped it in a towel, and went to bed (with the towel on).  Halfway through the night, the towel fell off (I remember this happening, even though I was asleep).  I also flattened my bangs down a little when the towel fell off (I also remember this xD).  When I woke up the next day, I put on a hat. Voilá!  

soft pink bunny cami : hand-me-down from Ima
green sparrow tunic : hand-me-down from Ima
blue long sleeved shit : Goodwill
army green hooded jacket : Targét
pink and green arm warmers : Etsy
green knit hat : hand-me-down from my step mom
denim booty shorts : hand-me-down from a friend
floral tights : Targét
tall gray socks : hand-me-down from Ima
tan cowboy boots : hand-me-down from Ima


Wow, seriously all second-hand or from Target.  Nice.  And special trick for the boots, one of which digs into my ankle rather uncomfortably.  Ace bandage.  Yep :)

Goodwill Spree

On my honor, I promise that everything (except the wig, goggles, and boots) came from Goodwill.  The wig came from either Kroger or Walgreens, circa Halloween season, and the goggles and boots came from eBay.

Aw, now I can't do my usual breakdown.  :(  Oh, but all the clothes I'm stepping on are also from Goodwill :) :)