"Have you seen this gizmo?" and other Tidbits of Fun

Blahhhh, okay, I know I promised an outfit post because its been CENTURIES since I've shown you girlies a little sneaky-peek into my wardrobe, buuuut, that is not possible at the moment seeing as my brother has stolen my camera and it is nowhere to be found. :( However, I do have another online store to tell you lovelies about. I was checking out Fred Flare when I saw this absolutely ADORABLE pair of PB&J earrings!

Aren't they just the cutest thing you've ever seen? Well, minus Elmo. :)

But anyways, let's not get started on my Muppet/Disney obsession, shall we? Anyways, when I saw this pair of earrings, I noticed it said that they were designed by Komodokat, so I Googled the name and came to this website on Etsy. So I shopped around a little and saw just how freaking AMAZING this work is. It's so simple and cute and adorable, but I just wanna buy EVERYTHING in this shop. It's all handmade, so no two pieces are alike, and many of the things can be custom ordered. Plus, it's kind of Japanime-meets-kawaii. ALL of the jewelry you can find there can add a fun little pop of color or quirkiness to any outfit, and I plan on buying a couple pairs of earrings and maybe a bracelet or two. :) After I checked out everything in this shop, I looked around Etsy a bit more to find some more one-of-a-kind pieces of jewelry like this, and I stumbled upon Spotted Frog Designs, which is similar to Komodokat, but isn't as Japanime, and is more cutesy (if that's even possible) and isn't as shiny so it seems a little more handmade than Komodokat's jewelry, but is equally as cute. I have another little obsession with dinosaurs and I fell in love with these two pieces of Triceratops jewelry:


Ahhh, so I died a little (in a good way) when I saw these, because they just fed my dino obsession more. :) Plus, Spotted Frog also does Elmo, Kermit, and Beeker earrings, so I'm super excited to check out those! :) All of the jewelry I mentioned here is SO affordable, and cost around $10 for Komodokat, and around $6 for Spotted Frog, but bracelets, necklaces, and specialty items cost a little more. Also, you can order a custom-made Komodokat Kouture necklaces, which contain 40-45 of her FABULOUS charms (which you choose!). However, the price for this loveliness is $110. YIKES! But it makes sense considering EVERYTHING is handmade (besides the chain for the necklace, of course) and the entire necklace is made-to-order and expresses your personal style. So, if you're willing to spend the money, I would definitely suggest a one-of-a-kind piece like this that will DEFINITELY get people talking! :) That's all for now I guess. If I can hunt down that camera I will DEFINITELY be posting some outfits and some recent purchases and a DIY project of mine. Oh, and I also saw Remember Me today because Alice in Wonderland was sold out. :( But it was reallllly good! I definitely suggest checking out this movie!

Con Amor,
Lauren

Alameda Vintage

Hola Chicas,

First of all, sorry I haven't been posting any outfits lately. I've been on spring break, but I have been volunteering at a camp for younger children. So instead of getting my lovely clothing ruined with paint and whatnot, I decided I'd take the better part of valor and just wear comfy clothing that I don't need to worry about. But do not fret my lovelies, the next post WILL be an outfit post, I promise. :) I have some recent purchases and a DIY project to share with you next. Secondly, I have a new excellent source for all of your vintage needs. It is called 'Alameda Vintage', and you can find it on Ebay. I am planning on ordering this FABULOUS cropped striped vintage '80s Urban Outfitters sweater and possibly this adorable little psychadelic '60s dress. I am suuuuuppppperrrr excited that I found this little shop, I guess you could call it. Plan on me refering to it more times in the future. :) Can't write much at the moment, I have other business to attend to unfortunately. :( I really would rather be blogging with you fashionable chicas.

Con Amor,
Lauren

A Touch of Sea of Shoes with a Hint of Dsquared

Hola Chicas,

So I was checking out some more of the Fall 2010 RTW collections on Style.com when I came across the Ann Demeulemeester runway show. I first heard of this designer from the fabulous Jane of Sea of Shoes a little while back, and when I saw this name among the list of other designers, I figured I'd check out the collection. All I can say is wow. I'm in love with this collection because it is so different. Though I must say, I am not nearly as impressed with it as I thought I would be, so I was a little let down. It was a little too reminiscient of the previously mentioned Dsquared collection, so perhaps that was why I was not as awestruck with this collection compared to the latter. But anyways, this collection was definitely post-worthy.














But truth be told, I adored the daring feathered looks and the unique chains the models donned on the runway. I am really looking forward to the next Ann Demeulemeester collection to see if she steps it up the way I know she can, because I am slightly disappointed with her at the moment. All in all, I thought it was only an okay collection, nothing overtly brilliant.

Con Amor,
Lauren