When boredom starts to set in, sometimes I imagine that I know how to do fashion sketching.  I don’t, but any excuse to use a rather large set of Prismacolor markers is a good one.  I call this “Self Portrait in the Tree Tops.”  As you’ve probably guessed, I’m referring to those Bebes yet again.  I haven’t worn this outfit yet, but if it stays warm like it has been for the past few days, I just might…

To answer your questions, these actually fit a little larger than most shoes I have.  They’re an 8, and I’m usually an 8, but I could have taken half a size smaller.  And Ev…there is a bit of a learning curve because they don’t give while you’re walking like other shoes do.  I’m sure you wouldn’t fall over, but I had to walk around the house for a good 15 minutes to make sure I got in tune with the shoes.  LOL.

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Dudeguy demanded that we go thrifting this morning.  I was reluctant (CRAZY, right?), but he insisted.  After he posed an argument along the lines of “…take you…more stuff…birthday…” I was happy to oblige.  I found a few new spots to go hunting and came out with some really good/cute/interesting stuff.

Now, if any of you are in the Los Angeles area, like J Brand jeans, and wear a size 25 or 32, please head down to The Society of St. Vincent de Paul’s on 21st Avenue and have at it.  They’re going for $8 a pair and everything in stock is one of those two sizes.  I figured it would be more productive to share info than be riddled with angst and disappointment.  You’re welcome.   =P

Bebe Nelly Platform Pump

These shoes…they make me feel so ridiculously tall.  I can’t wait to wear them outside in all of my near 6′ high glory.  I like the severity of these – my first and only pair of black pumps.  

Pumps. 

That word always makes me laugh.  Weird.   Anyway, there are so many reasons why I succumbed to my urge to (semi)splurge on a(nother) pair of shoes…aside from the fact that I had a bad day.  They’re exaggerated, they’re angular, they’re rigid, and they’re love.  Pure love.

And yes, y’all, they are comfortable.  Very comfortable indeed.  =D

[Images from The Sartorialist]

I’ve been running a little low on inspiration//caffeine//reasons to get up for work in the morning, but I totally dig both of these looks.  I’ve never wanted a huge tweed square or drunken socks more than I have today.  If I get bored enough, I’m making myself a tweed cape like this one…detachable oversized scarf and all…just to be strange like that guy in the ”BENTLEY” Bentley. 

As for the lace-up wedges (which I can’t decide whether I love or hate because they remind me so much of the “Spice Girl Shoes” that plagued so many in my younger years), I like the idea of them with slouched socks and extra skinny jeans.  Don’t be shocked if you see the tranny shoes make an appearance soon…or later…probably later.  

*sigh*

I have commitment issues.

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SIDE NOTE: Is anyone else reading the blog over at Vice?  If not, feel free to click the link to the right and be entertained.  Very entertained.

Mika, I know you’ll feel me on this one…

I can’t say that I have any style icons.  I do, however, have people I’d like to swagger-jack.  Ms. Badu is most definitely one of those people.  It takes a special kind of person to be a complete individual, fully comfortable in your own skin and fiercely unapologetic for it.  Through each transition she’s made over the course of her career, she has been that way and I love her for it.     

This is an old video, but I can’t get enough of it.

“How to Make it in the Music Industry”

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92GM851j20k]

Last night while I was in the middle of deep conditioning my hair I turned to the VH1 Soul channel.  At the time, they were playing all of the live artist performances and the moment I saw a red shirt and purple jeans, I got excited.  This was a great set for her.  I would have given my right arm and half my shoe collection to be at this show.  I mean, I’ve seen her live (and she’s SICK live), but something about this show was special.  Oh well.  I can still vibe out whenever I see it on tv. 

“Annie”

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9d9eydCfTdw]

“Soldier”

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFYl3Ho41P0&feature=related]

Enjoy.

This is my "Umm?" face

I think I’m going to start posting on the random things I see around L.A.  This is a very…”special” city full of very special people and it’s only right for them to be profiled/spotlighted/pointed out.

Today I saw a man.

I saw a man wearing a straw cowboy hat.

The man with the cowboy hat had on a cream mock turtleneck.

The man with the cowboy hat and mock turtleneck had on a black leather vest.

The man in the cowboy hat, mock turtleneck and leather vest wore aviators.

There was a cherry red Bentley with cream leather interior.

This Bentley was a convertible.

This Bentley convertible had the top down.

This Bentley convertible with the top down had a license plate that read “BENTLEY.”

The cherry red convertible Bentley with “BENTLEY” plates was driven by the man in aviators, a cowboy hat, a mock turtleneck, and a leather vest.

Whitney Houston circa 1990 was blaring out of the speakers of the cherry red Bentley with “BENTLEY” plates driven by the man in aviators, a cowboy hat, a mock turtleneck, and a leather vest.

I thought it was funny. 

I would try to break down all of the “what’s wrong with this picture” moments I had, but the task would be too labor-intensive.  Just trust me on this one.

Now I do not in any way condone the use of any illicit substances, but I really, really, really liked this song when it first came out in ‘96. 

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UB5hZUvNiVk]

Scarface - ”Mary Jane”

I can’t believe it’s been 13 years since I started high school…my reunion is coming up, isn’t it?  Damn. 

This is an older picture, but I didn’t get to post an outfit picture.  This one is from the outing in Echo Park with my girls from Nerdlike, ProperTalks, et.al.  And I think I’m starting to like this Poladroid thing… 

F21 Sequin Jacket //Shredded Tee//Skinnies//Office Shoes (not shown)//Vodka Tonic

Lucrecia from Fashion is Poison is going through a pretty rough time right now due to something that could be life threatening.  Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers.

I hope you get better, love.  You have to. 

More info @ her blog

NY&Co Blazer//dress from Arabelle//F21 & Target Tights//Nine West Boots

I took a nod from Susie Bubble and layered my tights today – turquoise pointelle over an opaque grey.  You like?  I like.  Maybe a dress wasn’t the most appropriate thing to wear today given the rain outside, but the outfit made me happy.  I’m all about things making me happy right now (hence the shoe purchase below).

Bebe ‘Nelly’ Platforms

I love you ebay.  I really, really do. 

Looking at this picture and the outfit post before it, I realized that I don’t own ONE pair of black pumps…

We’ll see how long that statement holds true.  My guess is 7 to 10 days.