Posted in Austin, Music, YouTube, tagged Austin, Come As You Are, Music, Nirvana, Song Cover, YouTube on March 30, 2012| Leave a Comment »
If you haven’t heard Rebecca Loebe’s rendition of Come As You Are, originally by Nirvana, then you are truly missing out on one of life’s great gifts. Her rework on the song is truly amazing. She has slowed down the tempo and made it more acoustic. She simultaneously makes the song even more beautiful and dark. The first time I heard this song on The Voice last year she gave me goosebumps.
Yes, it’s that good.
Listen and get lost.
-K
Posted in Dallas, Forever21, Music, Photography, Photoshoot, Shoe Game, Urban Street Style, tagged band photography, Concerts, Dallas, Fashion, Forever 21, Music, Music photography, Outfit of the Night, Photography, Steve Madden on March 28, 2012| 2 Comments »
This past Saturday my friend Q from high school invited me to go to a concert he was hosting at the Arnetic in Deep Ellum. If you have have never been to this spot I urge you guys all to go. The place is HUGE, the drinks are STRONG, and the artwork is AMAZING! Not only was the musical talent great, but the artwork plastered on the wall was phenomenal. I didn’t do the the place justice because I didn’t get enough of the work. Whenever I have a chance to go back again I will take pictures of nothing but the amazing artwork.
I may not have been as lucky as S to attened a few of the SXSW shows last week in Austin, but I think I had my just desserts this weekend. Not only was I able to see my boy sing I got an extra suprise. Another friend from high school was there DJ’ng! He was amazing and it is always good to see old friends! I also had the privilege to meet Tje Austin! He is soooooooooooooooo freakin’ awesome! Let me tell you! He was very easy to talk to and let me ask him a bunch of questions about being on national TV. If you don’t know, he was on the FIRST SEASON of the Voice. He currently resides in Austin, and after speaking to him I found out we know some similar people (who are also friends from High School)! Small world right? He is such a down to earth person. Check out his website and listen to some of his music HERE!
Meanwhile, here is my outfit of the night. How excited are you that I made a video?! I’m really going to start doing more of these 60 second oufit videos. They are so easy and fun to edit! So of course I bring you my outfits, and street style, and just photos of the show!
|Blazer: Charlotte Russe| Shirt: Forever 21| Shoes: Steve by Steve Madden| Shorts: Forever 21| Earrings: Guess| Bracelet: Forever 21|
Posted in Alexander McQueen, Fashion Trends, Inspiration, Shoe Game, Shoe Junkie, Wish List on March 28, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, whether that beauty comes in the shape of a sculpture, a person, or a piece of fashion. I don’t think anyone could deny these beauties their full due. I could almost be happy just with the drawings, rather than the actual pieces. Almost!
-S
All Drawings by Samantha Hahn
Posted in Animal Print, Blogger Style, Something to Wear, Urban Street Style on March 27, 2012| 2 Comments »
The bloggers were killing it this week, and I could NOT choose just one look from each site. I love so much that each blogger can show such versatility, that they do not just show one-note looks. So I doubled up on looks from three different blogs, and paired the other looks up. You know why? Because good things come in pairs (shoes, lovers, double features). Enjoy!!!
1. Pink Peonies
Stripes? Sequins? Neon? Pastel? Layering? What is there here not to love? This is such a great all-around outfit, and it is so effortlessly put together. via
2. Pink Peonies
This is like a dream look for me – I love this shirt! It’s like what Audrey Hepburn would have worn to work. via
3. Gal Meets Glam
What could be just a simple and easy look is totally elevated by these too-cute shoes. This shirt could’ve been worn with jeans, or under a jumper, but the skirt is a perfect match! via
4. Gal Meets Glam
I haven’t jumped onto the “mint” bandwagon, but I appreciate this look. I don’t feel hit over the head with the color, but I also feel like she is letting the color shine and speak for itself, which so rarely happens. The makeup is awesome too. via
5. 9 to 5 Chic
So, look 1 from the “non-doubled-up” pairs features mustard yellow. I can never pull this color off, so I really love when I see people who can, and who do it well. The layering here is great, and while I don’t usually get too much into labels, I love the subtle flash of Burberry inside the coat. via
6. A Lovely Escape
Yellow here as well. I always love pairing high heels with rolled up or cuffed jeans. The jacket and the heels totally elevate this look, but it stays fresh and sweet. via
7. Cheetah is the New Black
Second set of matched bloggers is all about printed skirts. I like my animal prints in small doses, via the skirt. The peep-toe booties and the great jacket keep the look from being all about the skirt, and keep the skirt as a part of the look, instead of making it the entire focus. via
8. This Time Tomorrow
This skirt is used in the same way – as an accompaniment, rather than the main course. Your eyes are draw to the skirt, but it isn’t blinding or overwhelming – it’s almost soothing. via
9. See Jane
The jeans – I will take 100 pairs, and be happy for the rest of my life! via
10. See Jane
Don’t look back! Plaid becomes positively classic when paired with this skirt and the cute flats (and this from the girl who wore a black and white flannel shirt in her 8th grade picture that was VERY grunge – the shirt, not the picture). I love the laid back vibe! via
– S
Posted in Aldo Shoes, Austin, Dallas, DIY, Forever21, Mondays, Music, YouTube, tagged DIY, Fashion, Mondays, Music, Shoes on March 26, 2012| 2 Comments »
When I envisioned my weekend it did not include me knocking over my hanging photographs, throwing stuff, ruining my satin sheets by throwing up in them, or calling people and starting arguments. Sadly, the only thing I remember is knocking my favorite picture off the wall. When I woke up this morning to place it back on the wall I noticed I broke the frame.
Kids, this why you don’t mix mimosa, chardonnay, and whatever cheap ass vodka in a pizza parlor with your brother, friend, and ex bf in less than 5 hours. The results are you walking around Wal-Mart at 3:38 AM picking up water, Caprisun, Powerade, and split pea soup.
I honestly wanted to make spaghetti, but that seemed way too complicated in my still inebriated state.
Outside of the too many drinks this weekend it was the who’s who of Korin’s past. I saw A LOT of my friends of high school and college. I even got to meet Tje Austin from The Voice. Of course pictures to come later this week… when I’m not contemplating on ways to pump my stomach.
Oh yeah… and I have a moth in my bathroom. Now I can’t go in there without him angrily flying around.
All I wanna do is brush my teeth.
This isn’t photography, this is art
Why is Forever21 selling candy online?!
Diya’s guide to eating and shopping in Austin
50 most stylist New Yorkers 2012
-K
Posted in Dallas, Festivals, Photography, tagged Dallas, Fashion, Festivals, Green, Photography, Spring Fashion 2012, St. Patricks Day on March 23, 2012| 1 Comment »
To say if I had a busy St. Patricks Day weekend is an understatement. Aside from drinking Friday and Saturday I also had a (surprise) shoot on Saturday night and Sunday morning. I’m still going. Not all of us has the luxury of going to SXSW and seeing the handsome Channing Tatum *cough Shanna cough*
Want to hear a funny story? Okay, so remember in my recent OOTD post how I told you guys the story with me walking into a pole I was looking at? Well, when I first arrived at the clinic there was this male nurse that was helping me. He’s was super nice and funny. Well, I saw him again Thursday because I had to go back for my “discharge” from the clinic. He was really cool then too… but I guess you have to be because I can only imgaine the cases they run into there. Well, at the Block Party I see this cool ass t-shirt with Tupac on it. It had two photos of him. One when he’s a little kid posing on those standard school photos and the second photo was of him older. I thought it was so badass! I ran up to this guy. I tell him how awesome his shirt is. Then I look up at him and I’m like, “Dude, I know you!” It was the male nurse. LOL he recognized me and it was a good time. Random all the people you run into at Dallas.
Aiight… so here are the rest of the photos for this years block party!
Posted in Austin, Best Dressed, sxsw, tagged Fashion, good fashion, good fashion choice, spring style, SXSW, sxsw fashion on March 22, 2012| 1 Comment »
Okay, when I first pitched this idea to Korin, I was saying, “Hey, let me talk about all of the awesome fashion I saw at SXSW.” Then I started to do some thinking and I realized that I did not see a lot of awesome fashion last week. Then I decided to show off all of the horrible fashion (there was a bunch – check out here and here). But I stopped myself again – you know why? Because while the majority of these women (and not a few men) looked so crazy to me, they probably thought that they looked good. And while I certainly did not agree, fashion is such a personal choice, that it really isn’t up to me to decide who is and is not fashionable.
However, since we’re here and everything, let me show off at least a few looks that worked, instead of embarrassing those who did not!
1. Adored Austin
This is what fashion in Austin when we are showing off for SXSW should be like! Simple, quirky, cute, but not overly ridiculous. I would so own that dress in black and wear it to every cocktail event this year. via
2. Austin Eavesdropper
All of these girls look so great!!! Trust me, this was not the norm last week at all. I love the neon, the skirts, the pastels, the gobs of pearls, the stripes. I just wish that I could see the shoes! But they are so perfectly Spring, I just feel like they can do no wrong. via
3. In Her Stilettos
Okay, so this is not Diya of In Her Stilettos, but Diya has a great eye, as well as a great fashion sense, so I figured we could showcase one of her chosen shots. I love the floaty (polka dot!!!!) skirt, that is kept so simple with a tank and flip-flops. People, this is how Austin girls really dress on our downtime. Not so much with the crazy hair and insane getups. via
-S
Posted in Fashion Trends, Shoe Game, Simple Style, Urban Street Style, Wish List, tagged 2012 Spring Fashion Trends, 2012 Trends, Fashion, Street Style, Urban Street Style on March 21, 2012| 1 Comment »
My overall favorite look for Spring!
How was the first day for you? For North Texas Spring came in with a BANG. By bang I’m mean rain for 12 hours straight, and the roaring of thunder as my alarm clock! It was a monsoon outside!
Ironically, the highway was clear and I was able to get to work faster than normal! Go me!
Spring is not my favorite time of the year because I feel like this season has major identity issues. You have the great warm days, followed by the hoards of rain, followed by 20 degree weather, followed by 101 degree weather. This is just a NORMAL week in Texas.
Meanwhile, where are some of the items on my Spring Wishlist
Note: I am not the owner of any of these photos. These are all from my Pinterest account.
Posted in Austin, Blogger Style, Festivals, Shoe Game, Something to Wear, tagged Austin, Blogger Fashion Style, Blogger Style, Fashion, Fashion Photography, Something to Wear, SXSW, Urban Fashion, urban Jungle fashion on March 20, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Can someone please tell me why a one hour difference in time has completely switched my night and day? This entire past week, I have been a complete night owl, which was great for catching up on some SXSW action, but was awful for getting my work done. For a small smidgen of a taste of how awesome the shows were, here is the finale of the Counting Crows show from Friday night:
And, as promised, NO polka dots this week!!! Here are the top 9 looks:
1. Brooklyn Blonde
I’m going with this one first, since Korin already peeped it in her Monday Links because of the awesome shoes. The shoes here are fabulous, and I love the huge red purse. And you know – even with the bright purse, the sparkly jacket, the gold bangles, and the sky-high heels, this look is so easy. It does not look over done at all. via
2. Atlantic-Pacific
I LOVE these shoes!!!! I really like how muted these colors are, very autumnal. I guess this will have to wait until next September for me to really work it, but it keeps fall fresh in my mind. via
3. Lilly’s Style
These colors are so great, and I really like how her belt and purse are in the same color scheme, but are not a complete match. This is a very classic look that has been updated for her unique style, which is definitely how it should be! via
4. The Sartorialist
This was basically my outfit and my attitude all week! I saw Bill Murray and Jack Black, and I am ashamed to say that I did freak out a little. Luckily, I was able to keep it to myself, and only did my happy dance once I was out of their line of sight. But still!! These could totally be my jeans, and I love the military jacket! via
5. Pink Peonies
This much neon could have been so overwhelming, but she kept it cool with the flats and the white jacket. And how awesome is it that her lipstick matches her skirt??!! That is attention to detail right there! via
6. My Edit
I am a huge fan of sheer shirts – they are so versatile, I’ve even worn mine to work (and that’s in a government law office, so if I can pull it off, anyone can). And her shoes are killer – I have a similar pair that I am always wanting to wear, and now I know exactly how to style them! via
7. This Time Tomorrow
It is all about her Wonder Woman cuffs! via
8. See Jane
I love the simple elegance of this. The shirt is not quite a peplum style, but it has enough flare to evoke that look. And the shoes… too beautiful! via
9. Pink Peonies
This was actually her sister, who she styled for prom. The dress is already gorgeous, but I just really loved this shot. This is one of those pictures that should be framed and held onto for years to come! via
Okay, so yeah, I only had nine looks, but hopefully Korin will forgive me, since I also had the CC video! Hope Spring Break treated you right and that you aren’t to worn out this week! – S
Posted in Apartment Decor, Blogger Style, Celebrity Style, DIY, Jessica Biel, Katy Perry, Music, SALE!!!, Shoe Junkie, tagged Books, Cake, Cats, Fashion, Half Price Books, Music, Rihanna on March 19, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Now get up and dance!
I have an unnatural love for cats.
How much did you guys LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE Shanna this past week?! Her Top 10 and post about the gorgeous Jessica Biel was phenomonal! More to come from her this week!
Someone help me! This weekend went by WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY too fast. I think we all need to petition Congress to legally enforce four day work weeks because I feel like I ALWAYS have something to do and not enough time. I have been so busy my friends have to call me and schedule hang out time at least two weeks in advance. Who does that?! Thank goodness I purchased a planner last week!
So I’m changing the Monday Links Post up a little bit up starting this week. I’m adding new subcategories so I hope guys can get down with that. I’m adding a Shoe Porn and Details section. Shoe Porn is just me highlighting shoes. I. LOVE. SHOES! So it was only fitting I had a section for shoes. The details section is much of the same. I will highlight accessories that I liked and will link you guys to the picture of the post.
When Doorknobs became Home Fashion Décor!
Do any photographers know if this is worth investing into?
Graffiti Art taken to a whole new level!
The Trailer Park Has NEVER Looked so Fashionable!
Recipe: Edamame+Avacado+Coconut = Unknown Varible. I MUST try!
March 2012 Vogue Russia Magazine Spread
Katy Perry’s Dress! Jesus H. Christ!
Half Price Book Coupons!
-K
Fashion in the Urban Jungle 
