The Pajama Game

When you go to see a 3D movie at the theaters they give you these snazzy little shades to wear. I saved them because a) I don't have an actual pair of wayfarers, so sad and b) I'm enamored by how they aren't completely tinted and they are super reflective! Love.
The top I got for my Poison Ivy halloween costume partly because I knew I could wear it afterwards. I've always loved the Dolce & Gabbana pajama collection so I guess this is my own meager attempt at recreating the look. And the ravishing emerald color makes it festive for the holidays. Speaking of which, I've now successfully gotten and wrapped all my presents but one, which is actually a present for my sister who's birthday is only two days after christmas. So happy to have that done with! A giant thank you to the amazing Alecca Rox for this shopping list which has successfully kept my head (and money!) completely in order through the whole thing.
Happy Holidays loves! -Niv
vintage pajama shirt, clutch, and men's blazer. F21 skirt. Steve Madden pumps. UO beanie. 3D glasses from the theater

i love you cause i have to

Craving ballerina pinks, shiny metallics, drapey jackets, sequin embellishments, and chunky hardware. Got that Santa?

clockwise from top left- Camilla & Marc jacket//Nicholas Kirkwood boots//Opening Ceremony skirt//Kiki de Montparnasse top//Sass & Bide leggings//Paul & Joe sequin dress//Theory jacket//Moschino dress//3.1 Phillip Lim blouse//Yves Saint Laurent platforms//Marni necklace

The Withering Heights

Goals for the week:

• Finish getting and wrapping all remaining christmas presents.
• Finally start making a pattern for and sewing a project that should have been finished already -my christmas dress.
• Muster up the courage to tell myself that no, I won't be getting an amazing pair of Balenciaga knocks (not the Sam Edelman's, although I wouldn't mind those either! They're F/W07) because even though I've had my eye on them for a year, by the time I went to get them they were out of stock :(
• Find a good 2010 calender or make one, probably the latter simply because I feel like it.
• Clean up my closet which has become more of a storage unit lately than an actual wardrobe.
• Do an insane amount of Algebra solely for the purpose of knowing I won't have to again until January.
• Make christmas cookies.
• Smile because life is probably a lot simpler than it feels :)

Wearing vintage top and clutch, Express shorts, AA leggings, and Jante platforms

lights will guide you home and ignite your bones

Post rainfall the other day.
I seriously need to start taking withdrawals from these shoes! The thing about good things, they're addicting. All my other shoes are almost completely deprived of attention! Argh, don't you hate that, when you start feeling bad for things that don't even have a soul? Like music, shoes, and breakfast cereals... maybe, that's just me.
On more exciting news, I got a haircut!!! Don't be confused It's still boring in these pictures and will be for the next few posts because I've been lame and taken photos but not posted them, but give it a few days and I'll have to post it. I literally have not had a cut in almost 6 months and it was so depressing. Now I've recut my bangs and put in a ton of layers, think Taylor Momsen but brunette - at least that's what it was inspired by. It feels so much more me when it looks a little like a rockstar, I love it!
Wearing Target peasant top, JCP skirt, Anthropologie scarf, vintage clutch, and Michael Kors cut-out wedges
ps- we got a christmas tree!

Wild Thing

Out of everything my aunt gave me this vintage fur is definitely what I'm most excited about! If I were to pick out any fur coat in the world this would probably be the style I would choose. The perfect length, the nice pockets, the oversized fit, the slightly bell shaped sleeves... I could stare at this beauty for days. I was telling my mom, its like my version of a sweatshirt; It has all the right elements: big, comfortable, and warm! I feel so lucky to have something like this, I've worn it probably every night since Thanksgiving! It's nice that the coat is long enough I can get away with wearing super short dresses with it, dresses which would otherwise need tights or leggings to make me feel quite comfortable. I don't know what its like to walk around in a giant fur in other places but here in this city everyone just kind of stares at you with confused faces; although I've noticed it's a little more acceptable at night. Oh, the things you find out about people through clothes!
Hope you all had a fabulous weekend!
Wearing vintage (faux)fur coat and leg-warmers, self-made dress, and Michael Kors cut-out wedges

Treasures

Crazy weekend! I've been working a lot and have a ton of homework but that will pass as soon as christmas break happens. This is a pretty laid-back holiday season for our house. We haven't bought a tree, put up decorations, and we just barely started listening to christmas music this weekend! Speaking of which, what are your favorite holiday tunes? I'm making a playlist and would love to know what you all are jamming to! I'm in love with this song right now. It's not one of the traditional carols but it's so fun and catchy! If you haven't heard it already you really need to get The Hotel Cafe's "Winter Songs" -so many great songs on that album!
The beautiful cross-body bag is another gift from my awesome aunt. Its like a piece of jewelry, dresses up any outfit! I'm wearing it today with my leg-warmers which used to be Mom's but she passed them down to me. I've had them for years but they really don't get as much wear as they deserve. I love them because they're functional and yet completely adorable, especially with the little embroidered flowers in the front! I'm sure I'll be wearing them at least for the next few days because the weatherman has predicted snow! It hasn't snowed here in 7 years! I can't wait!!!
Wearing Target dress, F21 cropped jacket, UO waterfall cardi, vintage leg-warmers and bag, and Steve Madden platforms

Heartbeats

There's been a construction crew working down the street the last few nights with a bunch of huge lights shining down the entire road. The lighting was so magical we had to stop to take a few pictures on the way home the other night. I think the guys working out there were slightly amused by the whole escapade.
The dress and clutch were a gift from my aunt over thanksgiving. She gave me a ton of new stuff, I can't wait to post it all! I don't have any of this color in my wardrobe so it's nice for a change. I might still have to do some tailoring on it though as the fit isn't perfect. Generally the shilouette is something I might, sadly, shy away from -the high neckline, the long hemline, the sleeves; all of that tends to look very conservative in clothing. But with the color, pockets, and (is there a name for this?) the shiny flowery design somehow it doesn't look entirely like an old lady! Although with the wrong accessories I'm certain it could.
Wearing a vintage dress and beaded clutch, Wild Diva shoes, Express necklace, and F21 cuff