Early may outfits

Yes, I somehow am managing to post in relatively quick succession. Here are some outfits from the start of may.




I wore this the day after my school's fashion show. I went out to dinner at Rangoon, a delicious Burmese restaurant, with Sandra, Gabber, and Krystal. We also got gelato and saw some fireworks (in the distance.) It was a great night, made even better by the fact that I took off from work.



Rundown:
Dress: From Retrospect
Platform creepers: Philly Aid Thrift
POF/inspiration: a night out after a crazy week

My mom and I did some shopping. My orginally planned shoes for the outfit were damaged, so I just substituted with these slip on wedges.



Rundown:
Shirt: Terranova (in L'Aquila)
Pants: Target
Socks: Forever 21
POF/inspiration: platform sandals (that I didn't get to wear!)

We had our last FIA meeting, which ended very early. I needed some retail therapy, so i went shopping.



Rundown:
shirt: Alexander MQueen for target
skirt: H&M
tights: Target
platform creepers: Philly Aid Thrift
POF/inspiration: all the snazzy hair dos on my shirt

I wore this the day after I saw Franz Ferdinand perform at the Electric Factory in Philly. I can't get over how good the show was! They were even better than I thought. Anyway, I always buy a tour shirt and wear it the day after a show. Sandra and I met up for gelato to celebrate the near end of the semester.



Rundown:
shirt: Franz Ferdinand concert
pants: Target
shoes: saks fifth avenue (from a thrift store)
POF/inspiration: Franz Ferdiannd (and Alex specifically-shoes inspire by his amazing blue sexy shoes. God he was so attractive.)

Last day of finals and last day of my first year of college!



Rundown:
shirt: Sexy dynamite london
tulle skirt: H&M
plaid skirt: thrifted and modified
socks: Charlotte russe
platform creepers: philly aid thrift
POF/inspiration: last day!

This is a monumental outfit. Why? Because I wore shorts! If you know me, you know how I am with shorts. But they're not that bad. I went to visit Gretchen and walked all over.



Rundown:
shirt: street vendor in L'Aquila, Italy
belt: Buffallo exchange
shorts: thrifted
jacket: thrifted and modified
platform creepers: philly aid
POF/inspiration: OMG shorts


I went out with Mary to celebrate the end of classes! We went to rangoon, had a chinatown adventure, then ended up at Reading Terminal. I had a great time! I had to go to an awards ceremony for my sister. Everyone stared at me.



Rundown:
blouse: charlotte russe
skirt: forever 21
tights: target'
Rocking horse replica shoes: Lolita Lola, bought from Carla
POF/imnspiration: food and friends

A couple more shots....









That's all for now!

April Outfit Post

So I have a slew of outfits from the month of April. I should not wait this long to upload everything, but oh well. These are in no particular order and i don't even remember when I wore most of them!



So this was an outfit I wore for a group presentation in my Environmental science class (that class was such a waste.) Anyway, she told us to dress professionally. So I did. Well, sort of. She was fine because she said this was acceptable for a fashion design major. Haha.



Rundown:
Cardigan: H&M
skirt: Thrift store
Creeper platforms: Philly aid thrift
POF/inspiration: "Professional" and patterns


You get an added bonus in this outfit picture. Daisy, the German Shepherd we fostered and then adopted! She's about 8 years old and the sweetest thing ever. She is cuter than me.



Rundown:
Hat: vintage
cardigan: kohls
dress: thrifted
tights: target
creeper platforms: Philly Aid thrift
pof/inspiration: black and gold vintage hat

An outfit I wore to work. This dress is so comfortable and I love it!



Rundown:
Dress: H&M
shoes: Sailor Jerry
pof/inspiration: red and day of the dead skulls

I had to work on a saturday, and afterwards I went to a battle of the bands at my old high school. I felt so old, and it's only been a year! anyway, self timer shot at the end of the night.



shirt: Trash & Vaudeville
skirt: thrifted
cardigan: Kohls
pof/inspiration: seeing some shitty and not so shitty high school bands


I hand painted this Adam and the Ants shirt a couple years ago, so I based the outfit on that.



Rundown:
shirt: handpainted by me
skirt: H&M
tights: gift
shoes: vintage, gift
pof/inspiration: my shirt

My mom was off, so she took my sister and I to the movies (we saw Monsters vs Aliens), out to lunch (at Noodi) and then shoppping at Trader Joes (i have an obsession.) I got calle din early to work, but I looked cute so it was fine. xD



Rundown:
cardigan: Kohls
shirt: Sailor Jerry
skirt: H&M
tights: Target
Creeper platforms: Philly Aid thrift
pof/inspiration: a nice day out

Another outfit I wore to school. I have a slight obsession with pink/hot pink and teal/mint green/pale blue.

Rundown:
dress: Heatherette
belt: from a vintage shop in Lancaster (came with a dress in a $1 bin)
tights: Target
Creeper platforms: Philly Aid Thrift
scarf (on my head): flea market
pof/inspiration: Party Monster soundtrack


I had to go to the Philadelphia Museum of Art to research for my paper. I braved the rain and had a nice day. I met up with a friend and we got froyo afterwards. I had to go to work too, so the walking around all day wasn't the best idea, but oh well.



Rundown:
shirt: Tiger Army concert
skirt: thrifted
Over knee socks: gift
shoes: my old school shoes
pof/inspiration: Roses

Just a nice, casual look for school.



Shirt: H&M
cardigan: Kohls
pants: Target
shoes: vintage, gift
pof/inspiration: black, white, and red

This dress came with a matching red bolero jacket, which I wore in a previous outfit.



Rundown:
dress: thrifted
tights: target
shoes: vintage, gift
pof/inspiration: 80s dress

Met up with Sandra, Gabber, and Dennis. We were supposed to go get crepes at a little cafe, but we were too late, so we ended up getting Kabob.



sweatshirt: H&M
shirt: Terranova (in L'Aquila)
pants: Trash & Vaudeville
shoes: Doc Martens, thrifted
pof/inpsiration: quest for crepes

So one week later, we actually made it to the the Cafe. The crepes were absolutely delicious! And well priced for the quality. Everyone, go to Cafe L'aube. Afterwards, Gabber and I wandered around a bit, did some thrifting, and got froyo.



Rundown:
cardigan: thrifted
Cutsew: Emily Temple Cute
skirt: thrifted
shoes: Philly Aid Thrift
pof/inspiration: CREPES!

Another outfit for school.



Sweathirt: H&M
shirt: Toki Doki
skirt: H&M
tights: Target
Boots: Doc Martens
pof/inspiration: drawing class

I love this Heatherette dress!



Rundown:
dress: Heatherette
boots: Flea market
pof/inspiration: Heatherette dress

Went out for lunch with my mom before work. The dress is vintage barbie print! i got it very cheap at a vintage shop that was closing. Another after work self timer shot. I also wore red tights with this.



Rundown:
Dress: Nicole Miller, thrifted
cardigan: kohls
pof/inpsiration: old school barbie

It was hot, so I wore a vintage nightgown as a dress. I got my hair cut after this picture (no shots in this photo post of the new hair though.)



Rundown:
dress: Vintage slip
necklace: street market in L'Aquila (I've been wearing it a lot lately, especially since the earthquake)
Shoes: thrifted
pof/inspiration: It's too hot

Neon green skirts are the best.



Rundown:
sweatshirt: H&M
shirt: Horrorpops concert
skirt: Trash & Vaudeville
boots: Doc Martens
pof/inspiration: psycho-neon green-walk like a zombie!

I wanted to wear my cloche hat, so I wore a shirt with a lady wearing a cloche hat to match!



Rundown:
Vintage cloche Hat: thrifted
cardigan: Kohls
shirt: Terranova (in L'Aquila)
skirt: thrifted
shoes: vintage, gift
pof/inspiration: old lady chic

I slept over at Cait's house and we hung out.



Rundown:
shirt: Philly Aids thrift
Sweatshirt: H&M
pants: Trash & Vaudeville
shoes: Sailor Jerry
headscarf: flea market
pof/inspiration: gorillaz going wild

I'll finish up with my Easter outfit. I had to work though, so it's casual. The dress has flowers and I was wearing some bunny clips too. Irene came over and had dinner with us (I got out of work pretty early.) My mom got us some delicious Bayards chocolate!



Rundown:
dress: Rave or Ma rave or whatever
shoes: Sailor Jerry
pof/inspiration: easter

Rococo Picnic and Isaac Mizrahi, PhilaU Fashion shows

Here are some pictures from a few special events I've atended/been a part of recently.

First, a few pics from the Rococo Picnic, hosted by Martha. I was looking forward to this day for a long time, and it was wonderful! We had a fabulous spread of food, a fun game of croquet (I won! haha) and just an amazing time. Spent some time with Mary and Millie afterwards, whixh was also wonderful. I am now hooked on sabrina's Cafe and must go back for brunch soon.

Anyway, a few shots of my outfit.






I didn't have time or the material to make an authentic period outfit, so I threw together some things I found in my house. I was inspired by Marie Antoinette's Petit Trianon looks and sackback dresses. I did my hair all by myself, including the powder. I found some fake hair to stuff inside to make it bigger. I promptly cut my hair a few days after this, but the style was so fun (though I think the flour started baking in the sun!)

Rundown of things I can remember:
overdress: vintage slip (given to me by a friend)
blouse: Forever 21 (or something)
skirt: My mom's bridal petticoat
socks: gifted
shoes: Irregular Choice ($3 at Philly aid thrift!)
hair accessories: made by me
jewelry: made by me, vintage pieces, and things that belonged to my grandmother

A few more shots from the day...



Gorgeous long skirted ladies! Me, Kelsey, Martha, Bianca



Tyler, Mary, Miakoda, and Mille, looking stunning!



Kelsey in a tree!

My school's fashion organization, FIA, always gets asked to help with the Saks Fifth Avenue fashion shows. This year, it was the Isaac Mizrahi show at the Bellevue. a few of us signed up to be dressers. It was a fantastic experience! The clothes were so great, and Isaac was there! He was hilarious. I got to talk to him too, though only briefly. My model, Camille, was super sweet and I had a great time.



Camille and I. That cardigan was so soft (if a little Bill Cosby haha). I just cut my hair and I'm wearing a dress i bought at a street market in L'Aquila last june.



Some girls from school and I.



backstage at Isaac!

The next day was my school's show at the Academy of Music. Camille found me at dress rehearsal and I was her dresser again (we use professional models for our shows.) All of the looks were really creative and many were impeccable. School shows are fun because everything is fresh, experimental, and new. I can't wait to be showing my outfits one day!



In front of our rack.



Laura was my dressing partner. Here we are with Camille.



Backstage picture.



Camille and another model.



More backstage shots.



Ready to start!

Expect a huge outfit post in the near future, hopefully later today or tomorrow.

Another journal?

Despite the fact that I frequently neglect my live journal, I have started another blog. I'm hoping to make this a little more interesting and less personal, however.
Expect future posts to include me raving on about various things and my personal style project: I have been trying to take pictures of my outfits almost everyday to document my changing style.
I have fallen behind in the past couple weeks as the end of the semester and work schedule kept me busy, but I will update more frequently in the future. You can also follow these posts on my livejournal: http://yuki-dragon.livejournal.com/
The outfit posts are not friends locked. I may move my project to this blog permanently, but until then I will post on both journals. Comment either here or there, I appreciate it!