GIVE ME PLATFORMS...or give me death.
my name is LEI ANN. i'm a hawaiian-born bostonian. SHOES are my life.
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baby…it’s COLD outside! even this cold, i’ll still attest though…as hot as i had been during my travels this year (hong kong & manila) & with all the sweating & gross sticky feeling all day, i still like being cold better than hot!
striped cardigan from jewish temple rummage sale
thrifted navy dress (via global thrift)
gray target tights
gray forever 21 knit beret
off-white aldo outlet ankle boots
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you see…my reasoning is that even as unpleasant cold can feel, you can still bundle up a lot for outside if you do it properly. plus nothing feels better than wrapping yourself in a big ol’ blanket & plopping yourself on the couch to watch some TV when you feel cold. when you feel hot, you can only get undressed so much & then sitting around doing nothing & sweating your *balls* off…it’s just not fun…for me at least.
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isn’t this striped grandpa cardigan awesome? i got it at a rummage sale & cost oh, about 40 cents. old man sweater dressing…got it!
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i’m feeling kind of a renaissance vibe today…the big billowy sleeves, the cinched corset belt. guess that makes me a wench ;p
thrifted black tunic (via church rummage sale)
forever 21 black dress
target tights
blue shell necklace (via global thrift)
thrifted black leather belt (via second time around)
jeffrey campbell two timer wedges (via solestruck)
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jeffrey campbell does it again! he’s my favorite shoes. i need no other shoes. these blue & black wedges are the BOMB DIGGITY!!!
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i was trying to show off my awesome blouse…the long tight wrist cuffs, the mutton chop sleeves, the fact it only cost me $3 at a local church rummage sale. then i cut off the top of my head. oh geez…i rawk :/
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oh halloween eve…i actually expected to be dressed up as hit girl right about now, but i decided on alternative plans :)
rodarte for target navy lace blouse
thrifted black silk camisole
thrifted navy satin ballgown skirt (via goodwill $8!)
target multi pearl necklace
bebe spats style heels (not seen)
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i like buying big satin ballgown type skirts instead of a full-on gown. there’s many more styling options when you do it that way. wearing this rodarte for target navy lace blouse with the skirt keeps the look fancy, but not too stuffy or overly formal, if you know what i mean :)
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here i am at the hyatt in boston getting ready to go into the rock the runway III masquerade ball. i gotta make the final preparations for my outfit ;)
canon powershot s90
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i seem to be stuck in a blue & black mode lately. seems appropriate since i accidentally (then again who does that kind of thing purposefully) “punched” myself in the eye…don’t ask. however, contrary to popular belief, i did NOT give myself a black eye…only 2 small cuts. cos that’s how i roll >.>
h&m violet-blue puffed shoulder blouse
black leather shorts from ebay
black leather belt from another jacket
polka dot circle scarf from canal district clothing swap
target tights
silver/mother of pearl cuffs from harvard square jewelry shop
sam edelman zoe harness boots
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yup…the leather shorts again. i’m so feeling leather pieces for fall. scouring ebay tends to be the best source for me for finding such items and can end up being relatively inexpensive too. i think it was either this pair or my brown pair that i scored for only $20!
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my usual photo spot outside is now too sun-dappled since i was slow getting ready this morning (what else is new), but i’m so loving my outfit today, i didn’t want to wait until later, so inside pictures…here we are again :)
navy dress from design hive clothing swap
forever 21 twist collection black see-through jacket
kohls $1 navy/black plaid tights
bike parts bracelet gifted from a friend
forever 21 black stone double ring
nine west gladiator sandals
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navy & black is starting to become my favorite color combo. it’s just so easy. especially when you have fun tights like this to add interest to an otherwise solid color outfit. did i mention they were only one dollah?
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so girly, girly today. have to be when you do you hair like kelly o’s even with the black bow. i didn’t want to do the elaborate (but so cute) updo bangs part since i have to work out later, but guaranteed the next big night out i have, i’m doing my hair *precisely* like hers :)
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so, i didn’t wake up in a polka dot kinda mood, but i got this blouse in the spring & couldn’t figure out a way to wear it. by itself, it’s a bit *much*…almost clownish. so, i had to wait for a cold, dreary day like this when i could throw a blazer over it & tone it down. not bad…not bad…
polka dot blouse: church rummage sale
black leather shorts: ebay
blazer: filene’s basement
tights: target
mary jane platforms: forever 21