Karen of Where Did U Get That blog is a girl after my own fashion heart. Long, flowing dresses with tough accessories, sequins, sequins and more sequins. Plus, her footwear collection is on point. I’m really loving her style.
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Category: style muse
It’s been awhile since I’ve posted a style muse. I know, I know: bad alchemist.
Anyway, the interwebs are filled with inspirational images and somehow I stumbled onto this lovely lady’s (Kennedy Holmes) blog and this outfit.
At the very least, each individual piece is simple (except for those shoes!) but together it creates something really lovely.
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I missed the opportunity last year to write about the sadness and shock I felt when Michael Jackson passed; a childhood hero, a person who shaped pop culture forever. As more and more time passed, it started to feel like there was no real way for me to talk about that influence from the King of Pop.
Life is fragile and each one is precious. It’s hard to explain to someone how a person you’ve never met or knew could impact you in such a huge way. Lee Alexander McQueen is one such person. An enormous inspiration in my fashion aesthetic, his genius could be felt and appreciated by many. Someone who used their creativity to the maximum, always pushing the boundaries, bringing something new to the table. This kind of innovative freedom is what I strive for and want to nurture and appreciate in others.
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I’ve been a big fan of stockings, tights whatever you want to call them for forever. I still remember my mom dressing me in white cable knit ones to match my outfits. Also, there’s a picture of me not even two years old in a blue dress with a white pinafore, a blue barrette in my hair, white lace-up shoes and blue tights. Because my mom is so gangsta at color-coordination.
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Today’s style muse is straight from Cameron Crowe’s 1992 movie Singles.
Janet played by Bridget Fonda is a waitress in love with her loser boyfriend Cliff, played by Matt Dillon and she easily has the best style in the movie.
We’re talking quintessential early 90′s grunge with plenty of plaid, flannels shirts, flirty skirts, leather jackets and floral dresses.
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I’ve said it before and I will say it again. Lookbook.nu is an incredible place to see what other people around the globe are rockin’ style wise.
Sometimes, its very easy to see that there are a lot of trends when a lot of people start to dress similarly. Not that there’s anything wrong with that, what else can you expect when you see the same things everywhere? We’re constantly bombarded with images that look good and in turn we can’t help but start to emulate it.
That’s why I really notice when something really sticks out, like certain prints or interesting pieces.
One such person who caught my eye with these two outfits is Sana S from London.
Look at that delicious printed dress on the left. Oh, the colors! I really wish more people would wear more prints. I think it might be a viable solution to end all the problems in the world. 
( I kid, I kid)
That floral top on the right is a bathing suit costume over tights under a blazer. It doesn’t sound like it should work but somehow it seems to. Plus, I give points for stepping outside of the long shirt over leggings bunch. Fashion should always be fun and like my motto: If you’re gonna do it, then do it!
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Well, this is the first full of week of 2009 and its been a-may-zung!!!
♥ I never thought I would see the day that I agree with anything Pete Wentz has to say but this little piece of soundbyte is so profound, I can hardly believe it’s from him:
“Girls are like apples. The best ones are at the top of the trees. The boys don’t want to reach for the good ones because they’re afraid of falling and getting hurt. Instead, they just get the rotten apples that are on the ground that aren’t as good, but easy. So the apples at the top think there’s something wrong with them when in reality, they’re amazing they just have to wait for the right boy to come along the one who’s brave enough to climb all the way to the top”
See, aren’t you as shocked as I am??? Pete. Wentz??? Obviously, boyz are not as stupid as we think, right?
♥ This picture is basically what I consider porn for any book lover out there. I’m going crazy thinking about all those sentences…next to each other…intertwined…all those thoughts & words/// it’s too. much. for. me. to. take.
♥ I’ve done a really good job at hiding my love for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles up until now, this poster makes me want to shout “Cowabunga, dude!”
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
♥ This gif is my new obsession:
We all know about the big bang theory, witness the birth of emo my friends.
♥ This pictures speaks the truth. Let’s forget all these self-imposed limitations and just go for it. We only live once!
and I will do the same for you!
♥ This ring is genius!!!
♥ Finally, this picture is all types of cute
No, I will eat you in all your cuteness. I will nom nom on those panda cheeks. Yes, I will!!!
What are you swooning over?
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This week has been ker-razy!! I’ve been running around and experiencing real life which means that I haven’t been holed up in front of the computer.
So, I definitely have to get back on track.
This past Tuesday, I got to see Girl Talk at Terminal 5 and it was awesome.
He was having so much fun on stage and it just reiterates everything I believe in, people do what you love and you will earn a living from it!!!
There were so many young-uns that I thought it might have been a little past their bedtime but the experience was amazing. The energy was incredible!! I did notice that there were a lot of people standing around with a beer in their hand and not really moving. Why would anyone go to a Girl Talk concert to stand around? This is not a night at the opera. In the words of M.I.A. “Dance, Dammit, Dance” and that’s exactly what me and my good friend did. We danced from beginning to end and I’m talking about serious crazy dancing.
Other than that I have been working on some things that I will reveal pretty soon. So I just wanted to check in and give mad love to you guys!!!
Smooches.
Also, this girl rocks my style world! Lots of love to the glamourai!
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Okay, I’ve raved about wardrobe_remix on flickr and other street style websites. Now its time for me to gush over Lookbook. I go to Lookbook when I want a global view of style in one spot. I have found many inspiring photos that I adore but out of all the wonderful people on there (and its a lot) there’s one style muse that I am drawn to.
Nouk B hails from Germany and he delivers impressive style.
His shorts are made out of 2 shirts and his jacket from 2 jeans!! Ingenious.
In many cases, men’s styles are so under-represented that when I see a stylish guy, its a breath of fresh air. Us, women rule the style websites and I’m always going to be inspired but what we wear and how we put it together. Yet, there’s something intriguing about a guy who is having fun with fashion.
Luv. it. lots.
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There’s something so wispy, simple and romantic about Brooklyn-based band Au Revoir Simone’s songs which also translates to their style.
“Sad Song”
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Okay, the morning air is feeling crisper these days, don’t you think? Even though, the rest of the day becomes hot and humid here in New York. However, it seems that this slight climate shift has inspired some interesting dreams, most specifically that of plaid, tartan and checks. Here’s some photographic evidence of a few looks haunting my style inspiration.
Sessun’s Fall 08 collection makes me weak especially this pic via Wiksten.
So. frickin. effortless.
While scrolling through wardrobe_remix, this outfit to the left caught my eye.
The color of that jumper dress and that beautiful plaid scarf. Ahh, Ramona West Vintage shows us how its done.
Then there is the ridiculously stylish Queen Michelle of Kingdom of Style with this amazing pair of tartan pants that are just quite frankly, bad ass.
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