pants are for boys

not so sweet

2011-01-17T12:39:00.002-06:00

http://www.cafepress.com/pantsareforboys

school daze part 1

2010-09-14T13:54:00.002-05:00

As someone who went to a Catholic school with a VERY strict dress code--no nail polish, dangly earrings, personality, etc. You would think I would never want to think about anything uniform-like again. My plaid skirt+socks with shoes combo wasn't this cool though...

tickled pink

2010-09-11T12:48:00.002-05:00

I like the idea of pairing girly pink with a neutral background and some tough shearling booties. I'm obsessed with the borrowed-from-the-boys desert boots--with a platform heel of course.

coming undone

2010-09-02T15:25:00.000-05:00

I prefer cold weather dressing because I like to mix colors/textures and I also feel like you can get away with much crazier shoes for some reason? I like can't function in hot weather. All I can think about are $1 sundaes from McDonald's. Summers too undone with the tank tops and cutoffs and flat sandals...

the editrix

2010-08-31T15:19:00.002-05:00

I've decided I'm going to walk around Chicago like a femme fatale fashion editrix in a crazy sculpted coat, with a skintight pencil skirt, and 6 inch platform ankle boots like,

"Oh, this old thing? This is just my outfit to go buy toilet paper at Target."

shrink to fit

2010-08-30T12:13:00.000-05:00

I heart a big cozy sweater as much as the next gal. Oversized, boyfriend, chunky knit, slouchy...

But I am craving something a little different this season. A borrowed from the boy...'s section kind of fit. Really shrunken with the perfect 3/4 length sleeves but still sweet and cozy.

summer time blues

2010-08-29T15:05:00.002-05:00

After a record breaking summer, I am so ready for fall. Fall/spring are probably the shortest and most fickle seasons in Chicago but I am ready for it to NOT be 90 degrees. Last fall, I was all about the sheer black tights. Sheer black tights with a back seam, with polka dots, with diamonds, with lace. This fall, I will be all about the gray tights. Opaque gray tights, chunky knit, sheer, etc.

sweater coat

2010-08-23T10:46:00.000-05:00

Why do you torture me, Stella??! Back in 2005/2006, I was working at H&M. During that time, Stella McCartney designed a capsule collection for them and it had the MOST AMAZING SWEATER COAT OF ALL TIME. NO LIE. Alas, it was not meant to be and I have been on the hunt for perfect one ever since...

the simple pleasures

2010-08-22T10:41:00.000-05:00

Sleeping in till noon.
Eating takeout in bed while watching a movie with my hunnie.
A roomy but slinky sweater dress in the perfect shade of navy.

feeling 90s part 3

2010-08-18T10:33:00.000-05:00

Cargo pants.
Cropped top.
Dog tags.

'Nuff said.

feeling 90s part 2

2010-08-17T10:30:00.000-05:00

I need a dishwater-colored thermal, a gauzy chiffon baby doll dress, an thick wooly coat with an oversized collar, some slouchy thigh highs, and a chunky pair of boots to appease my grunge appetite...

feeling 90s part 1

2010-08-16T10:26:00.002-05:00

For some reason, I've been feeling really nostalgic about all things 90s. I'm listening to 90s pop music, playing my favorite 90s game (Starcraft, duh), and craving 90s fashion (unwashed hair, light wash denim, excessive layering.

OCD

2010-07-28T17:44:00.000-05:00

I obsess over little details like how my belt is buckled or how many buttons should be left open. Cause let's face it, only Chloë Sevigny can get away with the buttoned up look.

white lightening

2010-07-26T22:36:00.002-05:00

We got some relief from the heat in the form of rain!!!

....Too bad it caused flooding in our basement.

Just can't win with Chicago weather...

my head's in the sky

2010-07-24T10:11:00.003-05:00

I AM SO OVER THIS WEATHER.

There's something about oppressively hot/humid/disgusting weather that makes me just UNINSPIRED and BLAH. I just want to lounge around in my husband's baggy clothes. For one thing, I hate sweating and the feeling of clothes sticking to my body. Another thing I hate is seeing people half naked. People should wear clothes. Like 10 layers. O_O

and we all fall down

2010-06-20T16:35:00.000-05:00

A softly draped leather jacket can really transform an outfit. Digging longer hemlines thanks to Louis Vuitton F/W.

I recently chopped off 10 inches of my hair to donate. But when I had long hair, the topknot was my friend.

i want your horror, i want your design

2010-06-19T16:14:00.002-05:00

Sorry for the lack of posts. Life, blahblahblah, work blahblahblah. The usual.

And straight to the point:

!!!!!!!!

Shoes by Dsquared.

jumping the gun: fall preview

2010-06-02T13:09:00.002-05:00

SERIOUSLY. I KNOW. IT'S JUNE. I'M SORRY.

I subscribe to approximately 5 million fashion magazines and they're doing all this fall preview stuff so I can't help but be excited. Can't wait for simple camel backdrops and gray knight tights...

daisy dukes, bikinis on top

2010-05-31T06:15:00.001-05:00

Happy start of summer! Today, I will be eating lots of delicious food and getting BBQ sauce on my white clothes!

it's a wrap

2010-05-29T18:12:00.001-05:00

wrap dress + wrap belt + wraparound shoes + wraparound bag

size does matter

2010-05-27T09:30:00.000-05:00

I am fairly certain I buy more clothes for my husband than for myself. I am also fairly certain that I am guilty of borrowing and possibly of stealing. Gulp.

americana part 2

2010-05-26T11:11:00.000-05:00

The secret to a Texas tuxedo that looks cool:

1. Contrast in the washes
2. Fit of each item
3. Attitude

americana part 1

2010-05-25T08:46:00.000-05:00

There's nothing more American than the combo of denim and plaid.

Please serve with a side of apple pie. Ala mode.

under distress

2010-05-24T11:11:00.000-05:00

Last year was the summer of the shredded tee. This summer it's all about the cut out tee (preferably cut in the shape of the spine)...

fairy tales

2010-05-23T08:42:00.000-05:00

As a fashion illustrator/designer, I draw inspiration from a lot of the beautiful costuming in television and movies. But probably the most common inspiration for people who love fashion are fairy tales. It's something about fantasy dressing that really ignites people's passions.

Here are my interpretations:

1. Little Red Riding Hood
She is a character that represents innocence. An oversized, dramatic cape over a cotton candy pink scalloped dress emphasizes her sweetness. Socks and dress shoes always remind me of dressing up as a little girl (my socks were ruffled and my shoes were patent leather but still).

2. Alice in Wonderland
Alice is mischievous. Trouble always seems to be finding her. My version of Alice doesn't wear white tights and doesn't take herself too seriously.

i'll be dreaming of you tonight...

2010-05-22T08:00:00.000-05:00

Alexander Wang
via Tommy Ton
via style.com

via my DREAMS
I NEED A NEW HOBBY!!!!

the blogger pose

2010-05-21T11:11:00.002-05:00

Is it a requirement for fashion bloggers to master the art of crouching in 6 inch heels? If I drop something when I'm wearing some crazy shoes, it's staying there...

spotted

2010-05-20T14:39:00.002-05:00

Maybe these past few days of sunshine have partially fried my brain but leopard is the new neutral.

free floating

2010-05-09T22:32:00.002-05:00

I've been watching Burn Notice and it makes me want to live in Miami. A loose shirt dress would be perfect over a bikini during those humid summer days...

may flowers part 2

2010-05-07T18:22:00.002-05:00

When I get a concept for an outfit/design in my head, I become obsessive with all the possible variations...

During spring/summer, I always feel more boho thus all the fringe and uncombed hair. I always go through this phase after I get my hair cut that I want my hair perfectly blown out and straight. But then the alarm goes off at 5:45 AM and... mehhh.

may flowers part 1

2010-05-03T19:41:00.003-05:00

There's something so quintessentially spring about the mix of denim and floral. Floral is tough to wear because it can look too matronly or conversely look like it belongs on a 7 year old... Denim toughens up the look and makes it look more of the moment. Throw on a pair of flat boots and you're good to go!

underwear as outerwear

2010-04-25T11:11:00.001-05:00

I'm a prude and I'll admit it (Ain't no shame in my game). I really like the idea of lingerie inspired clothing but have trouble imagining myself wearing it. For me, I'd need it to be more frilly than flirty. And more opaque/substantial (silk dupioni) than filmy/transparent (chiffon). And perhaps just a peek under an oversized cardigan worn off the shoulder and some tough little booties...

pumpkin spiced peas

2010-04-23T21:40:00.004-05:00

I am not the greatest at picking out prints to wear. I tend to favor design elements, textures, and colors. Preferably all in a blinding combination. I love 99.9% of colors (NOT brown, but cognac is acceptable). Since summer isn't arriving til July, I really love the idea of wearing a flowy pea green dress with a long, chunky pumpkin colored sweater vest to anchor down your dress (for those stiff Chicago winds that will blow your dress right over your head). Cinched at the waist with a bright colored belt (turquoise suede perhaps?) and grounded with chunky wooden sandals. And some Nicole Richie hair to top it all off. Voila.

When I describe colors for design/clothing inspirations I tend to use food comparisons (eggplant purple, zesty lemon yellow, etc). For some odd reason, fashion bloggers seem to also be obsessed with food. My fixation with food is the same as fixation I have with fashion. I like learning how something is made, dissecting it, and re-creating it (sometimes I even finish a project).

And I like to eat, too. Thus a flowy dress.

i love rock and roll...

2010-04-19T19:14:00.002-05:00

Must be all the Coachella pictures, but I'm really feeling asymmetrical t-shirts and leather pants...

fluttering...

2010-04-17T22:55:00.002-05:00

My heart flutters when I see any of the Spring/Summer 2010 Miu Miu platforms. Used in a magazine. Worn on a fashion editrix on a blog. Painted on the inside of my eyelids. Monster platform+the perfect shade of baby pink+birds?!! SOLD.

borrowed from the boys...

2010-04-14T20:56:00.003-05:00

I am fascinated by my husband's GQs. Every one of those guys have perfected the art of the rolled pant leg. The hem is rolled in such a way that it shows the perfect amount of ankle and looks cool and unfussy.

MUST LUST LIST
1. skinny cargo pants
2. fluorescent bra
3. 6 inch blush colored pumps
4. the prefect striped navy top
5. gray jean leggings

rainy days

2010-04-11T17:22:00.003-05:00

Blargh. Chicago during the spring is probably one of the hardest cities to dress for. It starts off cold, then it's 70, then it's raining, then it's sleeting... Then you have to account for air conditioning at full blast, being outside in the blistering sun, sitting on a crowded bus... And this could be all in ONE day.

The solution?

LAYERS. I also prefer to wear my boots until it is really screaming hot out because I hate getting my feet wet.

balenciaga fall 2010

2010-04-07T21:04:00.001-05:00

I BLEED FOR THESE. Collection previews are the fashion equivalent of torture.

prim

2010-04-05T21:26:00.001-05:00

Prim... done properly.

au naturel

2010-04-04T21:29:00.002-05:00

My obsession with all things nude/blush started last summer when I purchased a pair of magical strappy sandals that just went with EVERYTHING.

This summer I want to take it to the next level.

1. Head-to-toe. Tone-on-tone. Gaga-pink-lips.

2. Punched up with blindingly bright accessories.

PS... I love you.

2010-03-22T11:11:00.000-05:00

Proenza Schouler... I love you.

pencil it in... part 3

2010-03-21T11:11:00.000-05:00

Pants aversion is hard work.

Wearing a Pencil skirt 3.0

A la a modern day version of The New Look with a below the knee skirt, over sized collar jacket, leather gloves, sheer hosiery, and nude platform heels.

pencil it in... part 2

2010-03-20T22:24:00.002-05:00

Pants aversion is hard work.

Wearing a Pencil skirt 2.0

Wear it ultra femme to work in shades of pink. Working in the corporate world makes you appreciate a dose of unabashed girliness...

pencil it in... part 1

2010-03-19T21:18:00.004-05:00

Pants aversion is hard work.

Wearing a Pencil skirt 1.0

Wear it casual with a super soft tee and your boyfriend's sweater.

Further proof that I am a trendwhore:I'm kinda loving the hoof-like clogs and drawstring bucket bags?

prep school

2010-03-16T21:08:00.002-05:00

Maybe I'm rebelling from my days of having pink hair and a lip ring...
Maybe it's from watching too many episodes of Gossip Girl...
Maybe it's from browsing the JCrew website til my retinas burn out...

BUT...
I really want to button my collar all the way.
And wear thin socks with heels.
And own a dove gray sweater vest.
And a navy blazer with SHOULDERS (can't be too preppy).

spring coat...

2010-03-15T11:11:00.003-05:00

Like any real Chicagoan, I am cursing March/winter/this weather!!!!! A girl can only take so much snow+cold+wind. A couple of 50 degree days are nice and all but....

The second the stores put out their spring collections, I was over winter. I need sunshine and 70 degree weather STAT. Why must they tease us????

Since we do have a looooooooooong (and wet and windy) transition period here in Chicago, I am on the hunt for the perfect late winter/spring coat.

I am totally obsessed with finding the perfect hunting/anorak/surplus jacket. Preferably in a charcoal gray. My 19 year old sister has this awesome army green version and I feel too old wearing something that my teenage sister does... BUT I AM ONLY 20 **cough**. Also, in need of a little wood handled clutch that would fit like $5 and my keys and nothing else.

I may not be a teenager, but I still feel too young for a full on khaki trench coat. I am hunting down the perfect cropped red trench with oversized collar and gold buttons. Is that too much to ask for?? And since I love blinding people with my disregard for color "rules" I would totally pair it with one of those romantic blush pink dresses this spring.

the return of the kitten heel...?

2010-03-14T21:39:00.005-05:00

Versace

This season, they're trying to bring back the kitten heel....

Ehhh.
No thanks.

leather and jeans...

2009-11-29T19:36:00.003-06:00

Garage glamorous embodied by Dree Hemingway...

uniform...

2009-11-11T19:54:00.003-06:00

I attended a Catholic school with a crazy strict dress code for 9 years. Sadly, it was pre-Gossip Girl uniform dressing. I really, really hated the fuss of trying to look like everyone else and would routinely get in trouble for wearing ice blue nail polish (it was the 90s OK?!!) or earrings that were too dangle-y. I always found there was a lot more effort in wearing my uniform (making sure it was clean, ironed, etc).

There is another uniform that I do believe in-- that failproof formula of getting dressed that looks put together and effortless. The perfect example of uniform dressing is Emmanuelle Alt. She always nails it in her uniform of amazing jackets from Balmain to Rick Owens, skinny pants, and tough chick booties. The texture of a super soft drapey jacket with fur trim balanced by the skinniest of skinny jeans and the sharp angles of her boots are EPIC.

let's do the math...

2009-11-07T18:16:00.005-06:00

oversized striped sweater-pants+6 inch platforms=perfection

dessert or disaster...

2009-07-25T19:21:00.003-05:00

Every fall, I become obsessed with finding the perfect ankle boot. Being 5'2, it's hard to find an ankle boot that doesn't bring me into stumpy territory. This season's platform booties are just dee-lish and give the perfect amount of added height to make up the difference. Just watch out for cracks in the sidewalk...

Platform Booties:
1. Gucci
2. Dior
3. YSL
4. Christian Louboutin
5. Miu Miu

Images via Barneys, Neiman Marcus

quintessential fall 2009

2009-07-13T21:47:00.002-05:00

Yes, it is mid-July.

Hello. That means it's time to start thinking fall/winter! Chloe Sevigny recently did an amazing spread in Elle magazine. This photo embodies my quintessential fall look: leather, tight tweed pencil skirt, blazer, sheer tights, sexed up booties.

Not so mellow...

2009-07-05T10:38:00.004-05:00

Worst blogger ever. Yadda yadda. No excuses. Just laziness and work overload.

I unabashedly love color. Yellow being my most favoritest. When I saw this yellow side zip skirt at H&M, my eyeballs almost fell out of my head. After smooshing my eyes back into their sockets I bought it. Usually I will do a blinding mix of yellow with more color but I am trying to be more subdued (if you can be subdued while wearing a bright yellow skirt). I'm wearing it with my new Aldo wedges (lace up sandals: CHECK!) and the gray leather jacket (CHECK!) that I bought at Zara when I was in Toronto.

sheer ambition...

2009-06-03T23:00:00.011-05:00

leather jacket: h&m
sheer t-shirt: american apparel
silk tank: forever 21
pants: h&m
shoes (not shown): aldo

Yes. That is correct. Those are pants I'm wearing, boys and girls.

It is Chicago. It is June. It is 40 degrees. Therefore, I wear pants.

Wore this out to eat sushi. YUM. During dinner, we got to talking about vices and such and such. My number one vice has gotta be shoes. When I got home from work today, there was a package waiting for me and I just about squealed. My new lace up sandals from Aldo (which I will try and get some shots of tomorrow)!!!!

Obvs, the shoe ban is wayyyy over (especially since I bought those flat studded sandals... oops) but I will be restraining myself until I go to Toronto in two weeks. Oh vacation why are thou so far away?!?!

Purple Reign

2009-05-19T10:20:00.008-05:00

Dress: Target
Belt: Forever21
Shoes: Aldo

My favorite color combo has to be yellow+gray. I saw this purple shift dress and knew it would be perfect to pair with my favorite colors. I wore a variation of this with a gray cropped wool jacket and my nude Pour la Victoire heels for Adam's graduation last week. I am wearing it sans jacket and with my gray Aldo platform heels that I bought because of those vertiginous (Spellchecked--I hope that's the word) YSL platform pumps. I haven't worn them outside yet because one step in a crack and I would snap my ankle. I do like how tall they make me...

Spring has sprung!! And now the downpour...

2009-05-13T21:17:00.003-05:00

I'm all for spring florals. But geez, do you know how hard it is to find the perfect bustier floral print dress??!!? Is that too much to ask for??

Anyways.

Since I am on a self-imposed shoe buying ban (*hyperventilates into a paper bag*), I have been sprucing up my wardrobe. Obviously, I'm a girly girl. You can't not wear pants year round and not be girly. But... I bought this sheer, ruffly, butterfly print top from Target the other day. I paired it with a side ruffle/architectural pencil skirt. And I kinda love it. Maybe I'm watching too much Gossip Girl.

Shirt: Target
Skirt: Target
Shoes: Nine West

Coming soon...

2009-05-11T20:33:00.001-05:00

Studded blazer.
Bondage dress.

modeled by my sister.

color story: coral

2009-05-05T17:55:00.000-05:00

1. Stella McCartney
2.Kenneth Jay Lane
3. BCBG.
4.Victoria's Secret
5. Maharishi

My trendwhoring is not limited to cuts and styles, but colors as well. I love coral cause its that perfect mix of pinky-red-orange. I don't do flat out orange. It looks good on about 1.2% of the population. Coral on the other hand... I like coral cause it'll go nicely with my pale-ish tan during spring. Coral will also go well when I forget to wear sunscreen to a noon baseball game and end up looking like burnt toast with really horrible tan lines. Not that it's ever happened *whistles*

For the bolder gals, I recommend a coral blazer. The shade of the Stella McCartney blazer looks so amazing with gray. The looser boyfriend cut (especially paired with something skintight and/or mini...) keeps it from looking to matronly. For us gals on a budget, I'd go for a coral accessory. Its all about proportion when it comes to loud colored accessories. And for the less bold, a lighter almost more salmon color works well too. I love that blouse from VS (can you believe it's VS??)

Kicking it off with my OPI nail polish in Most Honorable Red. Dipping my toes before I jump in...

Trailblazing...

2009-05-04T11:11:00.004-05:00

Blazer: Vintage Ralph Lauren (ahh can't bear to part with it...)
Dress: H&M
Belt: Forever21
Shoes: Colin Stuart via my sister

I don't have enough shoes so I borrowed these from my sister. They were actually comfortable. When she says shoes are comfortable, you can wear them for a couple hours. When I say a shoe is comfortable it means your feet aren't bleeding (yet) and you're still standing after an hour.

Wore this to go see Wolverine...

Hugh Jackman with his clothes off > Bad plotline > Spending $10 for a movie

lust list: spring outerwear edition

2009-05-03T20:15:00.002-05:00

Since I am on a shoe ban, I figured I'd look into other areas of my closet that need a little TLC. Chicago weather is schizo--warm-and-sunny-to-windy-and-snowing-in-the-same-day schizo. Therefore, I am always in search of the perfect little coat. This spring, I'll be looking for two styles.

1. A classic trench style coat in forest/army green nylon with big tough hardware and lots of straps. I'm avoiding khaki cause I don't want it to be too stuffy.

2. A band jacket, preferably in red with lots of gold piping. Think more Phillip Lim and less Balmain (I don't think I'm cool enough). I love bright colored outwear because everyone does the same boring black and it makes me easy to spot when I get lost (hiiii Adam!!).

Am I black with white stripes or white with black stripes?!

2009-05-02T10:02:00.008-05:00

You can always count on cartoons to dispense some great quotes...

Anyways... Earlier this week, a shoemergency (which roughly means: I will die if I do not get these shoes) was declared and I bought the Bebe shoes.

I am officially on a shoe buying ban until August. I lack self-control so I must write it down so that it's enforceable by others!!

dress: H&M
belt: H&M
shoes: Pour la Victoire

These shoes are the most universally flattering nude color I've seen. They were forced upon me against my will by my friend Jesse (damn him...). Clearly, he strong armed me cause I have sooo much willpower otherwise!! What?! I have shoemergencies often.
Love these shoes. They are comfy, just don't forget the sunscreen on your feet!

Exhibitionist....

2009-04-29T08:35:00.000-05:00

Continuing with the mesh theme...
The first time I saw Mary Kate Olsen wearing these Stella McCartney sandals, I died a little inside.

They are beautiful. Breathtaking. Heartbreaking.

Since I do not have a MKO sized budget... I have been doing some shoe stalking.

1. Report
2. Aldo
3. Nine West

And possibly the holy grail! Guess whose going to Bebe?

I must be becoming an exhibitionist.

Or at the very least a shoe fetishist (is that a word?)

and we're all getting hosed tonight...

2009-04-28T07:51:00.003-05:00

1. American Apparel
2. Rory Beca

I love the whole mesh/see-thru look but I don't know if I have the chutzpa to pull it off with just a bra underneath. Actually on second thought... I do know. I would probably wear it with a tank underneath or wear it under a strapless dress. Or layer upon sheer layer like this 3 layer sheer H Eich top:

Gorgeous.

it has arrived...

2009-04-27T10:15:00.000-05:00

pantsareforboys.com

Riding Jacket...

2009-04-24T22:48:00.002-05:00

Ever since those Balenciaga Fall 2007 blazers, I have been on a quest to find the perfect blazer that is a mix of riding jacket+school boy charm+amazing fit. While shopping for my store, I found this absolutely gorgeous vintage Ralph Lauren blazer that would fit so so so perfectly into my wardrobe. Seriously. I don't know if I can let it go!! Its a gray tweed-y material with the most amazing silver buttons with a horse head emblem on it. It looks absolutely amazing paired with something dressy and even a casual tank and skirt combo. *Dies a little inside* If you are interested, please contact me at shoppantsareforboys@gmail.com. Otherwise this baby might have to stay right here....

Again modeled by my sister-in-law.

pantsareforboys.com

2009-04-20T21:12:00.004-05:00

Dress: pr4b
Belt: unknown
Shoes: Miss Sixty
(Obviously this is not me... Modeled by my sister-in-law)

pantareforboys.com coming soon...

I'm working on a really exciting project that will be up soon at pantsareforboys.com. I graduated with a degree in fashion design last May. I had planned on moving to New York to pursue my career but as we all know the economy was imploding. Long story short, I stayed in Chicago, got a full-time job, got laid off, spent long months trying to find a suitable replacement job, etc.

pantsareforboys.com concept:

Recycling vintage men's clothing into wearable pieces for women. I want to take the idea of wearing a shapeless, oversized men's shirt with tights/leggings and putting a feminine touch to it. Any suggestions, comments, ideas will be greatly appreciated! More pictures to come...

All Tied Up...

2009-04-19T12:01:00.009-05:00

1. Givenchy
2. Aldo
3. Aldo
4. Asos
5. Topshop

As every gal knows, a shoe collection can never be complete. And I LOVE shoes. I used to sell shoes at two different retailers. I would literally look at shoes all day and still come home and look at shoes online. As I sit here wearing my new nude Calvin Kleins, I can't help but feel my shoe collection is not complete. It is always the shoe I want the MOST for the season that is hardest for me to find. I am probably a shoe salesperson's nightmare because I will start off with an image in my head (the Givenchy Resort 09 lace up sandals in hot pink) and a price point (not Givenchy Resort 09). I've tried on the lace up offerings at Aldo (though not #2). The black suede wedge ones that are on all the blogs are super light but make my legs look stumpalicious. #3 is SUPER HOT on the foot but the inset platform make them extremely hard to walk in. Plus I already have 2 pairs of nude sandals for summer... The last two options are probably my faves because they bring me back to those Givenchy lace ups. I love the bright colors and let's face it, we all have enough black shoes.

Coco Rocha

2009-04-18T22:26:00.000-05:00

Credit: teenvogue.com

Spring/summer is absolutely my favorite season for dressing. I am pantless year round and I stick out less during the summer cause people do not like skirts in 30 below weather... They're called leggings people.

I DIGRESS.

As my fellow Midwesterners know... Spring here lasts approximately 3.56 seconds. Sure it might be 70 degrees today, but next week it will probably snow. This winter has been especially brutal in Chicago and has me absolutely DYING for some good weather. I have these new (open-toe) shoes I wanna wear. And all my beautiful suede!! I lurve suede. Anyway. I got to let my toes out for a little bit today but alas rain in the forecast tomorrow... Which is why I love this look Coco Rocha is rocking. It's the perfect combo for the schizo weather.

Look of the Moment: Coco Rocha (I love Coco Rocha as a redhead!)

I love everything about this picture. The slouchy olive-y, taupe-y jacket with some awesome hardware, a black mini dress with zipper detailing, the open toe Givenchy booties with tights, her purple accessories against her red hair, her smile!!! It makes me want to go to France and frolic in a pair of 4 inch heels! Why isn't the sky that blue here? Oh right pollution.

Stud Magnet

2009-04-18T22:05:00.000-05:00

UGH!!

I know. They're everywhere. But the resurfacing of all the Balmain pieces on fashion editors and celebrities has made me break out the studs again. I am surprisingly good at doing monotonous activities with my hands (studding, knitting, drawing, etc). I have been working crazily on my store (the soon to be pantsareforboys.com) and will hopefully post some pictures and items this week... Here is a sneak preview of some of the studded pieces I've been working on.

Pants are for boys.

2009-04-09T12:40:00.001-05:00

I love fashion. I love looking at fashion, reading about fashion, thinking about fashion, etc. I love it. I can entertain myself for hours with fashion. I love shoes, I love bags, I love dresses, I love skirts, I love belts. I hate pants.

Fun fact: pants or trousers (as we know and loathe them today) came into vogue because working class men wore them during the French Revolution era.

Thank you, moderately priced fashion design education.

Pants are enemy numero uno in my book. I have tried probably every style that has come into style and they just don't work on me.

Low rise skinnies? Booty crack.
Drop crotch? Poopie diaper.
Dress pants? VPL (and who can wear dress pants everyday??).
Sweatpants? Don't get me started...

Inseams are too long, rises are too low, and finding the perfect pair of pants is like... is like a lot of work.

So my solution?

I gave up to the institution as a whole. Pants are for boys.

P.S. In the eternally wise words of one Blair Waldorf: Leggings are not pants.