After hours

I'VE BEEN A BAD BLOGGER

2009-09-15T16:22:00.000-07:00

yes, i know i have. this page hasn't really been very visually appealing to me, so i've been neglecting posts. maybe this blog needs a revamp, i don't know. but i'll be back once i learn time management and also feel motivation to post. maybe i will change this blog around a bit. again, not sure yet, i'll just have to play around and see.

the tumblr has been getting more excitement these days because it's easier to post, so if you're ever bored, go check it out.

over the ice

2009-09-04T17:54:00.000-07:00

[ jil sander ss09, ph. hedi slimane, ute polier fw08, i-D, comme des garcons fw09, lasse for dansk]

Thank god it's Friday. and a long weekend. but so much to do

young folks

2009-08-29T17:46:00.000-07:00

[siri, "collections",i-D march 08]

Not generally "my type" of editorial, but i kind of like this one. and i'm never one to turn down lots of dries van noten and comme des garcons goodies

STRONG STRONG STRONG

2009-08-28T16:05:00.000-07:00

i have so many pictures saved on my computer but i didn't want to overload you, so here are 4.

I'M GOOD I'M GONE

2009-08-22T15:18:00.000-07:00

I absolutely love the fall 09 collection from rick owens. it did get a little repetitive, but it was completely amazing. i love the layering, the white, the asymmetrical zippers, boots, headbands, etc etc etc. especially the heabands. i really want a furry/feathery one

oh yes and for those of you who read my blog regularly-ish, i did end up seeing 500 days of summer. it was good. and the music references were great.

NOMADIC

2009-08-18T13:53:00.000-07:00

[TSE f/w 09, clement chabernaud for i-D, dazed and confused archives, comme des garcons campaign]

in the end, i couldn't stand being away from this blog for a long time.so i'll try my best to post

non je ne regrette rien

2009-08-04T11:13:00.000-07:00

[ana kras, ffffound, ana kras, kris van assche f/w 09, my own, ana kras]

kris van assche will never have very many fans[does he even have any?] after he began working at dior homme with hedi slimane's departure, but i think his recent women's collection held some promise.

THERE IS A LIGHT THAT NEVER GOES OUT

2009-07-31T15:12:00.000-07:00

I'm going to san francisco tomorrow. it makes me irrationally happy to think about-as if i haven't seen signs of human life in years. i don't know, i just want to see the city.

WHEN THE SUN GOES DOWN

2009-07-29T18:18:00.000-07:00

[nicolas ripoll for dazed and confused]
also, i really really want to see the movie 500 DAYS OF SUMMER. i saw the trailer and fell in love with it in the first few seconds. has anyone seen it?

sea within a sea

2009-07-27T16:49:00.000-07:00

["illuminati"-fashionisto, tumblr]

Back for good.

my summer is turning out to be one load of work and study after another.

the rip by portishead is a good song.

tumblr or no? i want to start one but i don't want to have to manage more than one blog at a time.

she knows not the brazilian ocean gates

2009-07-24T16:28:00.000-07:00

[missoni f/w 09, ph. ryan mcginley]

i'll be gone camping for the weekend-probably getting eaten by bears or sweating like a pig on some hike. since i've spent my free time this summer browsing blogs and forums, if i come back alive on monday, you'll see me posting a lot.

have a nice weekend everyone

a warm place

2009-07-23T13:57:00.000-07:00

i love the whole lanvin crew: the tailors, assistants, PR, the guy who takes out the trash every weekend. oh yeah and elbaz of course

[style.com]

NEVER CONTENT

2009-07-22T13:48:00.000-07:00

yes i'm well aware we've seen hedi's pictures. over. and over. and over. again. but i couldn't resist going back to the first portfolio i saw of his[paris june 2008]

it rather makes me wish i was some french kid.

scar tissue

2009-07-20T17:53:00.000-07:00

actress and artist.

muse magazine-tfs
chloe sevigny and dash snow[r.i.p.]

i'm so bored----> go check out some eye candy

2009-07-17T16:31:00.000-07:00

seriously lacking creative blogging skills right now. so here are some pictures from hugo boss and jil sander s/s 2010 and a 'summer' playlist i made. out of sheer boredom of course. actually i had one all ready on mixpod but i cant seem to post it playlist into this post. so here are the song titles:

nothing i ever imagined-dead mellotron
never content-air france
roadrunner-the modern lovers
avril 14-aphex twin
kein trink wasser-orbital
drugs in my body-theives like us
loving you-minnie riperton
my girls-animal collective
since i left you-the avalanches
that summer feeling-jonathan richman and the modern lovers

Bah. what songs are you all listening to?

FLAUNT IT BABY FLAUNT IT

2009-07-08T11:27:00.000-07:00

i loved lanvin's spring 2010 collection. the colors were great, rich reds, burgundy, bottle green, orange. but the best part was the goofy styling[think visors, bandanas, socks and sandals], fake moustaches and wigs. it may sound like a disaster, but the moment i saw this collection i saw the humour and the playfullness. and the final walk to salt n pepa's push it? that was pure gold.

SNAKES

2009-07-08T11:14:00.000-07:00

ann demeulemeester. raf simons. givenchy

i'm not a fan of haute couture, i have to admit. people all over are always raving about so-and-so's collection but although i can appreciate some of the details and sure, the clothes would look great in editorials, i'm never blown away. nevertheless i thought a majority of the pieces from givenchy were quite nice. i think tisci's middle eastern influence translated better here than it did for his mens' spring collection.

inspiration today.

2009-07-06T16:07:00.000-07:00

vogue paris august 2008-tfs, prada f/w 09-robbie wadge tfs, acne paper-tfs
I love this editorial. the clothes and layering were great but what i particularly like here is the play on proportions-the little leather jacket and then the harem pants that makes her body look abnormal, but completely intriguing.

boys dont cry

2009-07-04T14:03:00.000-07:00

one of my favorites- a young man of extraordinary personal beauty[arena homme magazine]. styled by olivier rizzo. featuring[here] lucas, rogier, clement, george. lanvin, dior homme, comme des garcons and plenty of safety pins. mabye i'll be able to find an old copy on ebay or some bookstore to keep for myself.

TRANSMISSION

2009-07-02T11:09:00.000-07:00

just a few details i have liked from ysl the past few seasons

pale colors. interesting textures. marble prints. lanvin jewelry. silk and leather. dr. martens. friendly fires. rebel without a cause. the ramones. deconstruction. chainmail. dusk.

dropped in the state of imaginary grace

2009-06-30T15:53:00.001-07:00

this is the raf simons: redux book. i want it so much, its $54 on amazon, oh dear.(i like how the boy in the first picture is wearing a new order jacket)

if i had 9,152 dollars

2009-06-29T12:36:00.001-07:00

who knew minimalism could cost so much?

train in vain

2009-06-27T15:18:00.000-07:00

raf simons s/s 2009, alexander wang f/w 2009, jakandjil
the first jacket is my love. give me that over the worn-out balmain jackets any day.

WARNING-OVERLOAD

2009-06-26T10:12:00.000-07:00

dries van noten s/s 2010- romantic mix-matched tribal prints, impeccable and dapper. the one collection this season i really love. as i've mentioned, i'm a sucker for menswear

thursday's clown

2009-06-24T11:54:00.000-07:00

tomorrow, june 25th, is my birthday!

mirage magazine #1

paris mens fashion week has also started. so here's a nice, cute little video from the modeling agency nine daughters and a stereo all about, what else, paris. the song is 'give paris one more chance' by jonathan richman and the modern lovers.

the fall of the house of usher

2009-06-21T17:27:00.000-07:00

pete doherty's home. not exactly selby worthy.
mens fashion week started yesterday. i wish i was in milan. or paris. i hate to be missing out on something i've never experienced.

your heart fits me like a glove

2009-06-16T12:49:00.000-07:00

fresh, wet, clean, soft, dewy, crisp, natural

friday looks

2009-06-12T09:51:00.001-07:00

lanvin, united bamboo, calvin klein(nymag.com)
the first day of summer vacation and i spend it lazying around, catching up on all those collections i've missed during the school year. in womenswear i like minimalism and a clean color palette at the moment. i still love my black and punk inspired looks, but i haven't really found any designers that suit my aesthetic. in menswear, Lucas Ossendrijver and Alber Elbaz have me absolutely swooning over lanvin spring 2009. its too bad none of the boys i know would even touch their clothes, much less the interesting straw hats also presented with the collection(not shown here).

tonight we're gonna run

2009-06-08T22:19:00.000-07:00

my own pictures from the bellagio hotel

THE GREAT WAVE

2009-06-05T21:26:00.000-07:00

DOLCE AND GABBANA-ANOTHER MAN MAGAZINE S/S09, THE GREAT WAVE-HOKUSAI
when i saw that jacket, i immediately thought of old chinese and japanese paintings.

the beginning of the world often comes

2009-05-30T20:04:00.000-07:00

........CHOKE..........

2009-05-27T20:30:00.000-07:00

PEARLS-ERWIN OLAF,
Do you ever suddenly remember somone or something from years ago that didn't seem too important and can't stop thinking about it?

Wild nights/Wild nights/Were I with thee/Wild nights should be/Our luxury!

2009-05-26T16:07:00.001-07:00

I KNOW WHERE THE SUMMER GOES-RYAN MCGINLEY
I would like some wild nights. and some alexander wang-esque tank tops, black shorts, new gladiator sandals, an oxford shirt, and those great oversized bobby pins from dries van noten. oh and a boy too. i certainly wouldn't complain.
i also got a black tshirt dress i'm considering shredding a bit in the summer if i have time.

boys don't cry

2009-05-21T16:59:00.000-07:00

gaspard yurkievich s/s 09, http://atoms.tumblr.com/
i like gold headbands and medieval art. the boys at gaspard yurkievich reminded me of something out of the ancient romans with their great headbands

brings to the delirious eye, more lovely things

2009-05-17T20:29:00.000-07:00

NASA, SALVADOR DALI
If you look closely at the second picture, you will see the reflections of the swans are elephants.

SIMPLE/MODERN

2009-05-15T19:23:00.000-07:00

UTE PLOIER F/W 09, YOHJI YAMAMOTO F/W 06?
I love the collar of the sweater on the right, plus Jakob and Philip are beautiful I don't know why male models are never as successful as female models. .. most of my favorite models and inspirations are actually male models. sometimes i think i'm more interested in menswear.
p.s. do any of you have opinions on the "skinny boy" prototype that was always championed by hedi slimane? i'm always seeing comments online now of people tired of the "punk, tatooed" look of cole mohr or ash or whoever.

swimming through sick lullabies

2009-05-05T16:13:00.001-07:00

Waiting is useless, but I can't stop doing it.

It's Friday I'm in love

2009-04-26T17:06:00.000-07:00

It's not Friday, but I'm still in love...maybe

All men are born free, but everywhere they are in chains

2009-04-20T21:11:00.001-07:00

BOOTS, GIVENCHY, NICHOLAS KIRKWOOD FOR RODARTE
These Days~Nico
quote by Rousseau

the last day

2009-04-11T21:04:00.000-07:00

photographed by alasdair mclellan for V Man #6,

styled by Panos Yiapanis

INTRICACY

Back in the USSR

2009-04-08T20:54:00.000-07:00

You don't know how lucky you are, boy

Back in the USSR

I'm back from LA and Disneyland.

The last of the international playboys

2009-04-04T10:29:00.001-07:00

George Barnett [These New Puritans]

London rock diary by hedi slimane

I'm finally on spring break and I want some color and playfullness in my wardrobe. maybe something like marc by marc jacobs s/s 2009? But these great pictures tell me otherwise

Born on the Fourth of July

2009-03-29T12:04:00.000-07:00

Bruce Davidson

That's my inspiration right now. Hipsters and Brooklyn gangs circa 1959.

BLING

2009-03-22T21:13:00.000-07:00

chadwick tyler, tfs

I made brownies today. I should probably finish my essay right now. My nails have been painted a bright red. Bed sounds wonderful right now.

Little Bit-Lykke Li

Fools Rush In-Bow Wow Wow

Anarchy in the U.K.-Sex Pistols

Radio America-The Libertines

Daydreamin-Lupe Fiasco

The Horse-Alessi's Ark

Postcards From Italy-Beirut

This is why events unnerve me

2009-03-18T18:13:00.000-07:00

weheartit

"Happiness isn't happiness without a violin playing goat"~Notting Hill

Where is my goat? Life is much too frustrating.

Up down turn around please don't let me hit the ground

2009-03-14T12:59:00.001-07:00

Chanel, Jill Stuart

Eyes wide shut

2009-03-10T17:53:00.000-07:00

Dear Nike; Nina Ricci and Watchmen, refinery29; Lanvin

I've been so tired these past couple of days. I think it's daylight savings...

Better stop dreaming of the quiet life

2009-03-07T10:17:00.000-08:00

weheartit; isabel, stockholm

Thank goodness for the weekend

Edit: A few new changes with the layout and a new title! This is what happens when I procrastinate with homework...

Somewhere between love and lust

2009-03-03T17:18:00.000-08:00

Lina Scheynius and fotodecadent.

Feathers. Sequins. The smell of rain. Fringe. ~~Potential lovers.~~ Thin layers. Safety pins. Roses. High heels. Thick eyeliner. Inside jokes. Old novels. Eating out. Metallics. Long hair. Memorable conversations.

I walk the line

2009-02-28T10:18:00.000-08:00

Jack and Jil

I used to never understand those shoes fanatics. Now I do.

Fifteen minutes with you

2009-02-22T15:04:00.000-08:00

Oh well I wouldn't say no

People see no worth in you, oh but I do....

but take me to the haven of your bed, was something that you never said.

Run run run

2009-02-16T17:30:00.000-08:00

If you guys haven't seen Alexander Wang's fall/winter 2009 collection, I suggest you check it out.

oh and I finally watched Paris Je T'aime yesterday

In the city

2009-02-08T12:23:00.000-08:00

thefashionspot and thecobrasnake.

I just realized the Grammys are on tonight. I never really pay attention much, but I decided to go check out all the "nominees". Personally, I don't think Coldplay should win anything. I know a lot of people like them but I don't think they're as good as many make them out be.

Take me anywhere

2009-02-06T21:52:00.000-08:00

images from polanoid and fotodecadent

I really would love to go shopping this weekend. I haven't been in a long time and I've just been dreaming about a trip to the city. I have my eyes on faded denim jackets, black boots, lace tights, bustiers with oversized cardigans, floral scarves, military inspired jackets, faux fur coats, leather jackets, acid washed jeans, and a pair of big headphones. And some big fair isle knit sweaters. I just really love cold weather clothes.

Days go by

2009-02-01T16:18:00.000-08:00

It's 9:30 and I feel ready to hit the sack. Today was the first day of swim practice. I was so out of shape and am exhausted now.

Currently listening to:
New Slang-The Shins
Roadrunner-The Modern Lovers
The Boy With the Thorn on His Side-The Smiths
Tonight-Lykke Li
Ceremony-New Order
June Evenings-Air France
Days Go By-Dirty Vegas
The Lost Art of Murder-Babyshambles
Around the Way Girl- LL Cool J

Been thinking little thoughts

2009-02-01T11:32:00.001-08:00

Las Vegas summer 08, the "world's largest chocolate fountain"(yummy) at the Bellagio hotel, and Rodarte shoes backstage.

A new week, another week. Now that midterms are over, school is a bit more relaxed but in a couple weeks it will probably be back to the old frantic schedule, with an extra addition of swim practice. Doesn't sound like too much fun, does it? Sleep is too valuable to me.

Home.

2009-01-31T17:07:00.000-08:00

Ruppled sheets. Sun streaming in on weekend mornings. On the Road by Jack Kerouac. Inspiration boards. Scrapbooks. Marshes. The Smiths. Sid and Nancy(I really want to see it). Outsiders. Clotheslines. Gold chains.

Dark as night

2009-01-24T14:03:00.001-08:00

From Dazed and Confused magazine

Black. White. Trainspotting. Hedi Slimane. Androgyny. Sex Pistols and the Clash. James Dean. Denim jackets. Lace tights.

A taste of honey

2009-01-24T13:56:00.000-08:00

Pictures from garanedore and dazed and confused magazine
I always find the inspiration boards of designers to be just as inspiring and interesting to look at as their work.

Collapsing at your doorstep

2009-01-22T14:19:00.000-08:00

Usually I love the cold, rainy days of winter, but listening to Air France has really made me nostalgic for the warm hazy days of summer. And with midterms at school this week, my reminiscing has increased. I can't wait to go on vacation (to China), spend a week on a cruise, learn how to play guitar, read, and just relax. But for now, I'll just have to satisfy myself with listening to Air France and dreaming about long days on the beach.

A lab coat never looked so sexy

2009-01-15T18:01:00.000-08:00

Alexander Wang spring 2007.

Why, you look good today

2008-12-28T18:29:00.000-08:00

Pictures from refinery

I honestly dream very much about putting on one of these masterpieces.

Bondage inspired wear, leather, cut-outs, spikes, mohair, and gorgeous palette of colors. The juxtaposition is nothing far from genius.

Love came falling fom the sky

2008-12-22T17:33:00.000-08:00

I am normally drawn to that the dark, rock and roll aesthetic but the carefree spirit of Garance Doré (http://www.garancedore.fr/) has won me over. The focus on the natural beauty of people photographed and the muted colors are just absolutely charming.
My new wishlist: something as gorgeous as the outfit she is wearing

There is a light that never goes out

2008-12-21T17:20:00.000-08:00

I'm Cathy. I'm always starting things and not finishing them. But I am quite resolute that I will post on this blog.

Pictures from flickr and hedi slimane