January 2011
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30 x 30 Challenge!
I’m participating in Kendi Everyday’s 30 x 30 winter challenge! What is that, you may ask? Simply put, starting February 1st, you only wear 30 items from your closet for 30 days. The challenge is to remix those pieces over and over again for an entire month. It is minimalist, it is zen, it is meant for those of us who feel like we have nothing to wear and therefore have to go to...
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Tuesdayyy
Today in my Color Theory and Practice class, my friend Alex presented this amazing 40 by 40 grid where he hand painted each individual square. It took him 16 hours.
Time and dedication to beauty is something we value here at Haus of du Monstre (I realize that’s redundant). If you feel your values match ours, click here to recommend Café du Monstre to the fashion directory this week, even...
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That boy is a monster.
I remember there was a time back in my 2nd year of college when I wore my black netted hat, and I though I wore it, I was scared of being made fun of. Even with a really simple black outfit too! I think I’ve definitely come a long way in terms of how much I actually care about what people think. Just wait till you see what’s under the coat…
(“What’s under the...
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Pretty in Pink (Isn't She?)
Fancy shmanchy triptych to start today’s post! Wearing colors in the winter is something I strive for big, big time, even if I tone it down with military basics like I have in this picture. Bright lipstych is also necessary, of course…
More photos and outfit deets after the jump!
I’m wearing my gorgeous owl claw necklace I got from LuxCoronette. They make these really...
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Modernism!
Last night I went to my friend’s 21st birthday party that his girlfriend (also my friend, Sid) organized. The theme of the party was modernism. Sid ended up going as a dead Virginia Woolf (ghost-modernism), and I went as Post-modernism (see below):
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Originally I was planning on being a robot of some kind, but I didn’t have space like enough shoes, or...
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Killer light.
Aswini and I found this kick ass light as we were leaving the Div School today. Gorgeous, gorgeous light. Perfect for taking photos of my new coat!
More photos and outfit deets after the jump!
Asos coat, Zara top, J.Crew pants, Zara shoes, hat from shop in Dublin.
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ghostmodernism asked: how had I never heard of Looklet before? I have a sneaking suspicion that this is going to be a threat to my productivity for tonight...
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Patterns, patterns.
Today I had a Paris reunion dinner with the ladies on my study abroad trip. This is what I wore (and to work all day too…)
More photos and outfit deets after the jump!
A failed coat-over-the-shoulder/I’m cool-heh-not-really action shot:
Anthro cardigan, Anthro dress, Aritzia belt, H&M necklace, jacket stolen from Andrew Cutler, Zara wedges and socks.
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Gossip Girl
Today’s look was inspired by Blair Waldorf from Gossip Girl (taken on campus in front of one very gothic looking door…)
Forever Audrey pea coat, Ralph Lauren Polo blazer, J.Crew button-up, Anthro skirt, Urban tights, Juicy Couture shoes, vintage gloves.
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Daisy Chain
Aritzia dress, Anthropologie necklace, Aritzia belt, Forever 21 shoes.
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On your back porch
What a glorious morning! I’m absolutely in love with how the crinoline makes this skirt look fuller (even though it’s peeping out a bit in front). I picked up the skirt from Anthropologie two years ago - luckily it’s made of wool so it’s perfect for this weather!
More photos and outfit deets after the jump!
Anthropologie blazer, Aritzia top, Anthropologie skirt,...
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thelackofcolors asked: i <3 your blog (:
tsapien asked: love your tattoo. and lions in general!
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Out and about in Chicago
I like it when my friend Aswini takes my photos, because sometimes she makes me laugh and then I don’t look so awkward in my pictures!
Barneys Leather Jacket, Zara faux fur collar sweater, J.Crew pants, Bomino gloves, Betsey Johnson bag, Bakers shoes.
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Crinoline.
Ladies and Gentlemen, in honor of finding my crinoline hidden away in storage, I decided to pose with my record player. Doesn’t it make my new black dress so Mad Men?
More photos after the jump!
Vintage black dress, Sam Edelman pumps, Aritzia belt, vintage scarf.
wolfydoes-deactivated20110124 asked: Hey! I follow your blog, but only a bit recently have I been really reading your posts.
I see that you have been to Dublin, and Paris, and you posted that you will finally be in a place for more than 6 months. I really really, want to do that! Travel all around I mean! What do you do, if i may ask? Are you a student? or do you work travel? Its really hard for me to apply to a good...
I see that you have been to Dublin, and Paris, and you posted that you will finally be in a place for more than 6 months. I really really, want to do that! Travel all around I mean! What do you do, if i may ask? Are you a student? or do you work travel? Its really hard for me to apply to a good...
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My new space!
Oh man! Three different rooms in a matter of months. Luckily, this time I’m here to stay for at least 6 months in a row.
More photos of my new room, my art work, and some lobsters after the jump!
Buffy!
Lobster lights! (possibly the best thing I own…)
My final project for my art class last spring. Entitled “Elizabeth”.
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