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..::Look of the Day::..[RECESSION-ISTA]

During times like this, if you aren't wealthy or consistent w. saving, money is more than likely a big issue. I'm neither, so at times I'm often frustrated when I go into a store and don't have the means to just buy w.e. it is that I want. [soo sucky!]

Saving is something that I've been working on and feel that I'm getting better at. I mean, for someone who loves clothes, and loves to shop I think it's quite imperative.

I've been into revamping pieces in my closet that I knew I'd probably never wear again [since forever] and that helps alot when you need a new top or want to spruce up the bottom half of your wardrobe.

The picture above inspired me in a great way and reminded me that I don't need to run into a boutique for every outing. Her skirt is made out of newspaper! & although I don't see myself ever walking out with a paper skirt...the point is to think creative and save the cash for the big splurges that I simply can't live w.o. [I'll love myself later]

Several DIY techniques that I often use are very simple...

Whenever I'm pretty much over a shirt or sweater, I'll slit the sleeve at the shoulder, cuttin it down to the center of where your arm-pit and chest meet. The look is simple but a little shoulder almost always adds a bit of 'sexy'.

If you're tired of your plain blue jeans, distress them.
I rememer having a pair of black jeans from LTB that fit me to a T. Unfortunately, some BRAIN washed them and they of course faded. [ugh] I didn't know what to do...I thought to get them dyed but didn't feel like it so I simply cut them into short shorts...twisted them [as if I were ringing them out] tied them in about four sections w. shoe lace and let it sit in bleach.

The color of the bleached part was a lil peachy so I had an idea, which led me to boiling a big pot of hot water and adding passion fruit flavored TAZO tea [that I got from SBUX]. The water was a deep burgundy, so I sat the shorts inside over night and voila! The lines were bugundy-ish as well w. a hint of the original peachy color.

My mother simply shook her head and honestly, it all started from boredom but the point is, I saved some mulah...lost a pair of black jeans [which was cool cuz' summer was right around the corner] and gained a sweet pair of home made tie-dye shorts.

Experiment Dos: I'm a scarf collector. I love em. American Apparel has a circle scarf which I thought was soo dope the first time I saw it but the price didn't rub me right. The scarf is a long piece of material that's simply tied together...for 30+ bills? [NEVs!] I have tons of scarves dying for attention in my closet and honestly, once I connected the ends of a [pink,grey&black] scarf that I have...I had the same thing, but better. & it cost me a measly $9.00.

So...keep in mind

Although our economy happens to be undergoing a drastic change, it doesn't have to be a negative one. [It is, what you make it]

Change is good, especially when it's in your pockets, so make the most of your cents.

Share some of your Recession-ista tips!

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So...There's This Girl

It seems as if he’s waiting for her to make that move.

…because words and actions just aren’t adding up.

Words, that are meant to reassure her that everything is still the same.

She hasn’t closed her eyes since day one so when the calls weren’t as frequent as they once were, she noticed.

When the text replies took over 2 hrs…she noticed.

Talks about their next outing became a non-occurrence and that amongst other things didn’t go unnoticed.

She knew what was approaching before it knocked.

It’s still knocking..

& with slight anxiety she hesitates to let it in.

She wonders about the result of the current situation and speaks inside of her head “had I refrained from opening the door of myself …would the result be even remotely the same?”

..naan of course not…she concludes. & w. no regrets toward past happenings, she shakes away the “what if”.

..suitcase’s half packed..

-clothes…check!

-toiletries…check!

-passport…check!

-heart…[heart?]…check! [it’s imperative that she store it away, for she is incapable of controlling the feelings which are produced. It is unselfish and generously loves but everyone doesn’t deserve a beat.]

..Plane leaves at 1:04pm..

So she blogs…

It’s still knocking..

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Randomonium!

I swear, I hate how nice I am sometimes. & I'm not that nice at all. [lies haha]
I truly believe that one should be treated how he/she treats others, but when I'm nastily handled I tend to soften up once the shit is reciprocated. I start to feel bad and I think that makes me an easy target..no?

..::Look of the Day::..

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Okay Guys, say hello to my latest inspirator. Her name is Adeline Rapon [Paris] and as you can see, I found her on lookbook.nu. I tend to frequent that site for style inspirations and to find creative folks to throw on the blog.

When I spotted this picture I was instantly sold. Amongst my friends, I am known to be a bit creative. I'm usually the one cutting up clothes, I wear my leg-warmers as arm-warmers when I'm wearing a 3/4 get-up, etc. So when I saw that miss Adeline had on a long-sleeve button-down as a skirt...I was blown. Who does that? & it looks sooo cute. Had I not eye-balled the way she wrapped the sleeves around her waist, I'dve surely missed it.

I love it!

How about you?

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Disturbia Love

Im tryna avoid this kind of love at all costs.
I understand some ppl get upset and can't control themselves, but beating me up? I would need for that to NOT go down. Chris is human and yea, we all make mistakes but it's kind of hard to accept when you truly don't expect stuff like this from someone. I would've never thought...but now I'm thinking...what the heck is next?! Anything is freaking possible ...

CHEMISTRY

Your scent is
Deep within the threads of my heart
I love the smell of Issey
I take a pull and then I think
“Is he…”
“thinking bout’ me as we speak?”
I wonder does he miss me
& if it so, that he misses me
Mrs. Lee
Then he’ll have to kiss me
& I’m not opposed
Tho to the sight of his lips, I’ll rose
I’ll rise!
w.o. blushing
This make-out is complete
& our lips were not touching
His back, I’m not rubbing
Our chests, do not meet
But somehow
Some way
I’ve been lifted off my feet
I’ve been dancing to the beat
Of my heart
From your scent
Since the first
day was spent
I’m your lady…You’re my gent
Tho just “us”
We were meant
& If time
could be bent
We would be…
(Me + You) (You + Me) = 1.

::The words popped in my head during a train ride home...it's simply how I was feeling at the time::

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& The Nominees Are...

Yesterday's weather was beautiful, dinner at Cafeteria was great but I wasn't too excited about this year's Grammy Awards Ceremony. I missed about 30 minutes of it but what I'm usually glued to the tele and last night I was def. not.

There were many cute looks that I caught last night and all of them aren't posted but here's a few that I thought were cute.

I just love Solange and her style. I won't say that her look was BANANAS but cute nonetheless...I'm simply in love w. the bag.

Vanessa and Angela Simmons have great style as well but I can't say that I love Angela's look. However, I am really feeling what Vanessa is wearing. I love the bright yellow chiffon w. the nude shoe. The only thing I would've done differently is the belt. I don't really like it w. her choice of shoe. [idk..I'm going back and forth. I look at it and it's okay then I look again and I'm like naaan]

I wanted to get a front view of this dress but I got tired of looking. & it's okay...because her side profile is equally banging. I never really see Kim K. looking a mess, so when I saw this I wasn't too surprised....Her dress is SWEET.

..But, I have to give the award to Ms. Kate Perry. She looked soo pretty. Sooo elegant. I love the color on her. I don't think I saw anything better the whole night. [except for Hovi's performance :)]

Did you?!

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