MONICA CANILAO

Rackk and Ruin posted this, had to re-post. so cool.

bored again

With a winter chill quickly setting in, the low grey ceilings (and my insensible sleeping patterns), its got got me feeling a little more than blah. and so, what does any girl do when feeling as such? In the infamous words of cher (yes from clueless) MAKEOVER! well, sort of.

Lately when seeing my reflection over and over again everyday in the reflection of the glass doors all over the effing fashion department, I'm a bit tired of the "mullet in a ponytail look". I'm thinking about evening it out again in a short flapper bob. the only thing is that im not a huge fan of the way the back looks. I do think it would be good for my hair however. I'm open to other options but im feeling like I need to try and look like I dont live in a cold almost abandoned warehouse. Thus, I'm looking for something feminine, pretty, and something of a happy medium. Here are a few pics i've gathered from google. what do you think?

i really like the choppiness of this one. mine would most likely end up this length.

With a winter chill quickly setting in, the low grey ceilings (and my insensible sleeping patterns), its got got me feeling a little more than blah. and so, what does any girl do when feeling as such? In the infamous words of cher (yes from clueless) MAKEOVER! well, sort of.

Lately when seeing my reflection over and over again everyday in the reflection of the glass doors all over the effing fashion department, I'm a bit tired of the "mullet in a ponytail look". I'm thinking about evening it out again in a short flapper bob. the only thing is that im not a huge fan of the way the back looks. I do think it would be good for my hair however. I'm open to other options but im feeling like I need to try and look like I dont live in a cold almost abandoned warehouse. Thus, I'm looking for something feminine, pretty, and something of a happy medium. Here are a few pics i've gathered from google. what do you think?

love at first sight

so after months upon years of thinking of leather jackets, and wondering why i am so obsessed with bomber and flight jackets, i think this jacket is the answer to all my prayers. now, if only i can resist paying 1,130 for it. i guess that wont be so hard. a trip to europe with my best friend, or this jacket.... tough choice.





not. still. isnt it beautiful?!

let the light in

sunday. sewing. thats where i live.

situation lost control

yes, i am listening to katy perry right now, dont be a baby.


lately i have been really into really weird poses. maybe its my old roomie (what up sarah!) inspiring me with her contorionist drawings or maybe just craving something a little bit edgey but these are a few phots that have been catching my eye. dont know where all of them are from, sorry.

in the nick of time

so almost by fate, i really enjoyed my fashion design class today. really, its a breath of fresh air from construction, which is freaking cray cray thanks to billy. really, thanks billy.

anyways, almost perfectly in sync with one of my posts last night, my design teacher said this in class, "in the world of high fashion, there are only a handful of individuals, of trendsetters. these are the people who look outside of fashion for inspiration." GENIUS. i mean, duh right. i think thats my problem, and i kinda knew it. the reason i have been feeling so blah lately about my taste and ideas and all that jazz is because my mind is so completely flooded with 'whats now'. and frankly, i dont care about whats now. i never have, and thats why people have liked what ive worn or made, cause it wasnt stuff that they saw on some girl right next to me. i have to say, coming to chicago and not being able to be with my amazingly ingenious group of gorgeous girlfriends all the time who are all artists in some shape or form has really forced me to not give in. but i feel like i have, i have given into trends, into pop culture. (ex: i just downloaded miley cyrus' party in the u.s.a. granted, catchy, but thats whats supposed to be so disgusting right?!) i feel like ive fallen and i cant get up. but this class, this design class, its going to put me back on my feet. bambi is a supportive teacher, who i feel comfortable with! for once at this school. so thank you bambi. and no thanks to the internet.

Still Got It?

I have to say lately i have gotten a little tired of the grunge look. Too much black can take a toll on my eyes. I also made the mistake of going to Michigan Ave on sat in hopes to exchange this vest that im pretty sure i wont wear from f21. I was pretty wishy washy about getting anything so decided it better to just leave. I couldnt help myself from going into H&M across the street and man was i impressed! First, i must say that they pretty much always do a good job with their winter coats. (or maybe i shoudl say fall, they arent really much armor against the chicago winds) They had some really fabulous pieces, one of which reminds me a lot of my D.I.Y. jacket. hmmm suspicious?! no but really, im proud of h&m and intrigued because they never over due the fads. (well maybe their divided line) but its not like walking into an urban outfitters and you are just depressed from all the fads and trendy stuff thats all up in your face! so all i have to say is, thanks, and keep up the good work.

i also was having a conversation with a friend this weekend and we were talking about how it was kinda sad that when we put an outfit together we question ourselves as to weather WE really like it or if we have given way to trendiness. I said that maybe trends have just caught up with us, maybe they just like what we like now. Which also saddens me, i'd liek to think im more original than that, but its hard when you dont have your usual entourage for inspiration. I also said, maybe vintage is the way to go. You can always seem to find an original piece, but maybe thats kinda cheating. Then again, isnt it all about your style, the WAY you put things together, not REALLY what they are? (well, maybe a happy medium) the debate and internal conflict continues. all we can do is try to keep it real.

images via H&M.com

FaceHunter

when i was in NC this summer i bought a mesh kinda top like this and was wondering just how to work it into my wardrobe. its a pretty outstanding shirt that would work really well with high waisted cut offs but i have to say i like this way of working it in better. adds more interest and leaves more to yearn for, dont you think?


via FaceHunter

Rackk and Ruin

love love love love love <3

although im pretty sure this is real fur. which i dont love. yes because of animal rights reasons, but mostly because i dont like the feeling and weight of dead animal on my body.

via rackk and ruin

ffffound

forgive me, for i have sinned

yes, i know i know, excuses excuses. BUT, I really have a good one this time. The reason for my recent lack of poss is due to my most recent endevor into nursing. Yes, you read right. My grandparents were in a car accident about teo weeks ago, and my grandmother broke her back. Me being the only family member who doesnt REALLY have a life, came to nurse her back to health. And so, I have been stranded in San Clemente, CA in a corner bedroom which i think may or may not be haunted, without steady internet. (yes i am stealing internet right now) Anywho, I just wanted to drop in and apologize, over and over again. And post the one and only street style photo i took whilest in europe. and yes, i am working on getting those pics up as well.

on another note, i attempted to buy the perfect stick of red lipstick today. FAIL. I ended up buying three dollars worth of birthday cake scented orangey-red gloss. oh well, now i know. I may just have to man up and buy some channel. SHAME.



I spotted her while strolling the streets of amsterdam, which was in fact, one of my favorite cities. That and Barcalona. <3


Coming soon....

Liz's going away party, Governers island style
Europe pictures
and a steady internet flow (good for everyone)

new jyork city