Erin Wasson x RVCA tank, American Apparel leggings, Henrik Vibskov cardigan, Armor bodychain, Pedro Garcia mules

Today turned out to be way less productive than I thought. The good news is, I finally finished my ring design for my first big collaboration project. It's kind of sick - can't wait to show you guys. Next up... book!

And I did decide to shorten the dress from the previous entry.

Dress Up!

Monday is dreary enough. I wanted to play imaginary what I would like to be wearing today. In a Lady Gaga world....

(Sources: KnightCat, LeFashionImage and OakNYC)

The Littlest Birds

Please excuse the chipped mess that is my nails. I need a manicure pronto. But hopefully the colorful rings
will make up for this.... ?





A big Thank You to Nadia over at Ice.com, a wonderful jewelry website; for this marvelous ring, in my favorite color,
of course!! I treasure it dearly.


Sweety decided that my stuffed Piglet would be hers. And now he most certainly is!!!


Currently listening to this wonderful mix CD sent to my by the darling Cate of Retro Lifestyle


Rings (left to right):
(1) Black plastic flower ring - forever 21
(2) Jeweled ring from Anika (3) Silver ring from Anika
(4) Amethyst ring from ICE (5) Evil Eye ring from eBay (6) Wedding bands

Checkered Coat: Mom's, vintage. Tee: Delia's for World Wildlife Federation. Skinny Jeans: Forever 21. Heels: Go Jane.

" You Can't Miss The Bear "

Thank you to Kosi at Qi Cashmere for sending over a care package full of samples to try on. The instant I opened the box and found this hat, I fell in love with it. I simply had to slip it on before anything else! Overall, I find Qi Cashmere to be classic, chic and clean in their designs.




Carrie of My Bare Style was thoughtful enough to send over some goodies from her Online Shop; Bare Accessories. I still haven’t gotten to the knee socks, but I will, as I adore them. As you can see, I am already putting the handbag and ring to very good use!!



Fur Hat: Qi Cashmere. Sweater: Nordstrom. Tights: Urban Outfitters. Military boots: Secondhand. Ring: Bare Accessories. Handbag: Melie Bianco.



Fur hat mania (what I don is faux) has been spotted popping up all over the Fashion Runway collections; from Jean Paul Gaultier and Fendi to Dolce & Gabbana. I like the practice of how a simple accent of fur (go faux if you can) lends a hand in creating a look of luxe. Men and women, both, can have a stab at this season’s funky trend.


On another note, pun intended, if you couldn't already tell by the song change... I've fast become a fan of the Weeds soundtrack. I finished season 1 last night. This afternoon I saw the first episode of Season 2. And tonight, I'm off to continue my trip down Season 2! I love the Botwins!!

xoxo / Thank you Qi & Carrie!

Moon River

How was your lovely Valentine's Day Spent? I had a romantic Italian dinner out, Lobster Ravioli and all. The buttered Pumpernickel rolls were superb as was the apple pie a la mode for dessert (topped with a pineapple chutney sauce.)

I thought it best to pop in my Anniversary diamond earrings, don red lipstick and a try my hand at a fancy up 'do (almost Audrey in Breakfast at Tiffany's.) The song playing, "Moon River" was what we requested of the live band to play during dinner (a la Piano Jazz.) ♥

Top: Basics. Bandage Skirt: American Apparel. Clutch: Vintage. Wedges: Nine West.

My shoes are from Nine West which I impulsively bought a few years ago, when Nicole Richie was seen in nothing but the originals (circa 2006) by Christian Louboutin.



Image: NicoleRichienu

Stay in and order some Chinese ...

• I have a hunger for some Chinese food.
• There is some very special news on the way, blog wise, that is. And I can't wait to share it all with you!!
  
• I love Odwalla's protein drinks. I swear they should endorse me. I always have at least 3 stocked in the fridge at all times.
• I wish with all my heart to have Princess Sparkle. (flickr)
  

• My Valentine's Day plans? Cake, chocolates, a small family gathering, and a really fun surprise (that I hope to unveil in the blog soon!)
• You are listening to the original score from the Sex and the City movie. Aaron Zigman is genius!

Sweater: Juicy Couture. Leggings: American Apparel. Fringe Ankle Boots: Minnetonka. Chain-Strap Bag: Vintage.

My Fair Lady.

Tuesday. Tuesday.

What to do with myself? Feeling bored I thought this vintage dress might cheer me up. I popped it on over my head and added the funky boots for contrast. I even did a little jig to Jerk It Out by The Caesars! in video format. Not sure if I'll post it yet, though. hahah. Maybe?? One day....

Dress: Vintage. Bow headband: do it yourself. Bracelets: My Mom's plastic prayer beads. Flat Boots: eBay.

Sun tan lotion

• I'm still on the hunt for the perfect job. Ideally I would love to work from home like before, freelance writing about fashion and such. If you know of anything like that, please send it my way. I have a huge folder filled with my previously written articles as reference.

• Here's to another lazy (kind of boring) Saturday, bleak in sunshine and dark with weather. I sense a looming rain nearby. I hope your Saturday is a better Saturday than the one I'm having here.
  

• As always, I will try my very best to reply back to all of your comments, until I do, please remember that not a single one ever goes missed. Each comment brings me joy and a jolt of energy. Thanks for reviving me back to life. I LOVE YOU ALL. This video below should reiterate just that!! Enjoy (remember to bring out some popcorn, haha!)
  

I love you!
X's and O's,
Erika

Blouse: Marc Jacobs. Turtleneck: James Perse. Necklace: Forever 21. Mini Skirt: American Apparel. Tights: Target. Ballet Flats: Salvatore Ferragamo.

I'm on Standby

• About to play Chuzzle Deluxe.
• Sweety picked out my perfume today (she licked her lips for Daisy by Marc Jacobs) =] so I went with it.
  
• A few special surprises in the works.
• I'm looking for a new job. Help??

tee: junk food. jacket: forever 21. boots: minnetonka. tights: urban outfitters. cut off shorts: do-it-yourself

Closet Confidential with Stiletto Effect 1/29/09

The lovely Su of Stilleto Effect asked me to be one of her "Behind Closed Doors" features. I was more than happy to say yes. You can check out the full feature in her blog here.

Again, thanks for your never ending support, positively sweet feedback and wonderfully warm comments. It means more to me than you will ever know!! ♥

Outfit information here.

The World is a Vampire ......

Right before Christmas, "S" (of ModernGuilt) and I decided to have a clothing swap. The second I pulled this black t-shirt out of the box, I saw the brilliant red heart on it. I knew at that very moment that I loved it. At closer inspection, I realized that the "heart" was indeed made up of teeny, tiny skulls; and that's when I decided to refer to it as my Billy Corgan / Smashing Pumpkins t-shirt. So, Billy, this one's for you!! =] The button beanie, made by Knight Cat, inspired by Ali Michael, really helped set me in a punk-ified mood. Cat, I love this hat!!



The video is pretty much *silent. I suggest letting the blog song ("Everything Will be Alright" by The Killers - play while you watch.)


T-shirt: Ideal. Skirt: Behnaz Sarafpour for Target. Tights: Inc Marine. Rings: forever 21 and vintage. Button Beanie: Knight Cat. Heels: Go Jane.