Showing posts with label vintage. Show all posts
Showing posts with label vintage. Show all posts

Thursday, July 7, 2011

Who Rocked It Better?!?!? Olga Turka vs. Freddy Krueger vs. Kurt Cobain


VS.


VS.



(At the Night hotel in NYC,  I'm rocking Marc Jacobs avaitors, on sale $120 from $300, a Forever 21 cropped tank $8.90; The Limited bib Filigree necklace, on sale $14.99; Express Silk Shorts, on sale $19.99; Penny Loves Kenny gladiator sandals, on sale $70 in Soho; Vintage snakeskin clutch, $18)

Sunday, June 12, 2011

Seether, Gramercy Theatre NYC, 5/24/2011

Seether has consistently been one of my favorite live rock bands. They speak very little and keep it all about the music, which I prefer in concert because it keeps the energy continuously flowing.  This small, yet powerful, band hailing from South Africa rocked the night away by opening with "Gasoline" (which I love blasting in the car), covering Nirvana's "Heart-Shaped Box" (though I prefer their cover of "Careless Whisper"), and closing the night off with "Remedy" as their encore.














(bassist Dale Stewart & I)

(I'm rocking a Limited blazer, on sale $20; Vintage bowtie; Ozzy T-shirt from Loehmann's, $9.99; Hurley shorts from Century 21 $14.99; Spiked Murano Glass ring, gift from friend; brogues you can't see from Goodwill Men's section, $3.99)

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Crush it!

Few things I've been into this week...


1. Big retro "bangs" and high ponytail...not sure if it's retro or Wilma Flinestone? Having fun with it, nonetheless.



2. OPI Black Shatter from the Katy Perry collection...sold out for weeks, I was swindled at Ricky's NYC for $14 for this nailpolish (it sold out the next day)...but, you can find it on amazon.com for about $8. Makes a great topcoat and is extremely fun to layer. I layered mine over a white nailpolish and put a clear glitter over the shatter.


3. Vintage bib/statement necklaces...LOVE these unique pieces that instantly transform a tired, old t-shirt into something far more interesting.



Currently headed to Philadelphia for The Kills and Cold Cave show at the TLA...cue that Bruce Springsteen song, the Rocky steps and the Liberty Bell...oh, and amazing cheesesteak!

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

And if I was from Paris


*Go ahead, shake your ass to this song...I dare you NOT to!*


"If I was a man I'd make my move

If I was a blade I'd shave you smooth

If I was a judge I'd break the law

And if I was from Paris,
 
if I was from Paris
 
I would say

oOh La La La La La La"


(I'm rocking a vintage hat from Reminiscence NYC, $18; old Victoria's Secret Pink tank top; Michael Kors pants, $20 Bloomingdales outlet; Consignment shop jacket, $5)


Monday, April 4, 2011

Ghost Who Walks

My sincerest apologies, first off, for some technical issues that prevented me from posting as often as I would like. But, without further ado...here we go, bitches!

I KNEW I had to post this ensemble for the simple fact that two homeless men in Hoboken told me that I was "stylin'" and that they liked my outfit. It's nothing but a hodgepodge of some of my favorite items thrown together for this casual Sunday.

So, the creepy sense I got from these nighttime photos made me think of ghosts...and then I thought about Karen Elson's "The Ghost Who Walks" (GENIUS, I know!). Her debut solo effort is rather impressive for someone I merely knew from the catwalk and fashion spreads. This fellow "Jill" of all trades demonstrates her singing and songwriting talents which successfully make a solid effort to escape the shadow of being a supermodel and Mrs. Jack White. I saw her and her band this past October at Irving Plaza and it was, for lack of a better word, very pretty. Her soft voice isn't remarkable but it is damn good, and her stage presence is mesmerizing, almost eerie. The song lyrics are interesting and the insanely awesome coordination of the band members' vintage inspired ensembles were some serious eye candy. Fashion rock it may be, but it's enchanting and I like this folky album when I want to relax from my typically loud and angry rock music choices. Rock on, Karen...and rock on, bitches!










(Below, I'm rocking a Michael Kors hooded leather jacket; Michael Kors sweater, Express snakeskin print leggings; Marc Jacobs aviators, Coach Chuck Taylors; Michael Kors rose gold watch, and a vintage clutch...obviously, if someone were to say, "Olga, who's your daddy??"...the answer would definitely be, "Michael Kors!!")




"The ghost who walks 
she's on the prowl
 for the man she loved, 
 he cut her down "








Monday, February 14, 2011

It was a painful death


(smashing grandpa tank top, Nordstrom years ago; Bandage vintage mini skirt from Paris; "F You" Bracelet from New Orleans; "I Hate You" ring, Tina Tarantino - gift from my lovely friend Lisa)


(This is a CAKE, can you believe it?!?! Photo Courtesy of http://walyou.com/real-heart-cake/ )


Started this year off as an ex girl after four years, so Valentine's Day isn't on the top of my super awesome days right now. Though, I never really cared for it because I hate commercialized bullshit holidays (although they do make GREAT Macy's one day sales.) I believe all the good, hardworking ladies deserve roses, chocolates, lingerie and words of love on the daily (that's right...train those boys to be gentlemen!) Anyway, I always tell those in my life that I love that I love them everyday (friends and family alike) because it's important for people to know. So, in honor of my "anti-Valentine's Day,"  here's two songs that I love to soothe my currently wounded heart, courtesy of Incubus and the Black Keys. The Black Keys have an AMAZING album out and they're at the top of my must-see in concert list, along with Mumford & Sons...Enjoy your V-day, bitches :).





(videos courtesy of YouTube)

Saturday, February 12, 2011

Who Rocked It Better?!?!?


VS.



Olga Turka vs. Big Deal from the Priceline Commercials

(I'm wearing a H&M men's hat, 12.99; vintage fox fur coat from Hell's Kitchen Flea Market, $40)