Fight Back

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Sorry for my hiatus, I've been so busy.  I can't tell if I've actually been that busy or if I've just been super lethargic.  I'm going to go with the latter.  I have so many ideas for posts, and promise I'll be up to par next week!  

Some news...1) I got a new tattoo!  Look for it in an outfit post next week.  2) If you like good music, check out this list of the "unofficial" top 100 albums of the '80s, compiled by Pushead.  You can find it here, and I promise it does not disappoint.  3) HELP ME WIN A TICKET TO A NYFW SHOW!!  As many of you know, I am a fashion blogging intern for Zaden Row, an awesome e-boutique that sells local New York fashions.  Well, they are hosting a social media contest and the winner gets a ticket to a show.  Help me out my liking their Facebook page (leave me a comment with your name if you do so I can take credit), or by retweeting them (include @sbfbbrand in your retweet).  Everything helps, and expect awesome content if I win!

That is all, have an awesome weekend!

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Paint It Black

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Every other color is terribly mistaken.

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Roman Candles

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Feeling incredibly inspired at the moment and thought I'd share.  I'm knee deep in pattern making textbooks and I think my head could explode.  I'm worried that I might burn up all my creativity, like those Roman candles that Kerouac was always talking about.  This is what a week away from school does to you.  It makes me appreciate the fact that I am always challenging both sides of my brain.  This is my newest epiphany.

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I'll Be in Space

I had just turned in my final sketches and design inspiration for the fashion show I am doing this spring and thought that maybe you, my lovely readers, would like a little sneak peak into it.  These are my favorite designs out of the bunch.  I will also being incorporating the skull printed fabric I designed (which you can see here).  As I start creating the pieces, I will be sure to post pictures!  I just ordered a new sewing machine (I'm about to throw my old one off of my balcony) and cannot wait to get it in the mail.  My life is about to get so much easier.

           "This collection, “I’ll Be in Space“, is inspired by the vast emptiness of outer space and its infinite possibilities.  My design ethic is very minimalist and ethereal, but with an edge.  The vacuum of the universe dotted with stars and planets is represented in my basic silhouettes and pieces with their unique, edgy details.

Black is the absence of color while white is the blending of all colors.  My collection uses this idea in its monochromatic color scheme.  I incorporated a skull printed fabric that I designed myself to add a touch of color into the collection.  The darkness of space is illuminated by billions of stars each dancing along with their own light."

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Outfit Inspiration: Cara Delivingne

biker jacket from Topshop
high top sneakers by Balmain
red beanie by Neff
Dead Kennedys tee on Ebay
lace bra from Net-a-Porter
gray skinnies by J Brand

Images from here and here

Some street style and outfit inspiration from my favorite model of the moment - Cara Delivingne.  I love Cara's style, all her layers and quirks look so effortless, yet so fashionable.  I think the best part of her style is her attitude.  I would love to meet her, become best friends, and raid her closet.

This outfit incorporates a couple pieces I stole from Cara's looks and a mix of high end, street, and vintage pieces that she is so famous for mixing.  How perfect are these Balmain sneakers?  Ugh, a girl can dream, right?

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Model Street Style: Jessica Hart

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Get Jessica's Badass Look:

bowler hat by Topshop

round sunnies by Ray Ban

Dr Martens boots

Iron Maiden tee (similar here and here)

denim shorts by Asos

fringe bag (similar here and here)

Yorkie puppy (SO CUTE!  how could I resist?)

I could live in vintage band tees.  I am lucky enough that my dad pretty much devoted his early 20s to going to rock concerts.  I remember the day that he pulled my into the garage, got out a giant plastic bin, and we went through his old tees.  There is a story behind each one, and I feel honored that he knew I would take good care of them and continue the story.  Now you go online and pay a hundred dollars for a solid vintage tee, without the meaning behind it.

Today is my last day of my internship, and I really cannot believe how fast this summer went!  Billy is graduating tomorrow, and then we are heading back to Jersey for a few days and then off to the beach.  I'm so excited, mainly that I will have the chance to practice taking pictures on his Canon 60D before I get my own.  I can't wait to spend some time with his family, sleep in, and drink cocktails with my toes in the sand.  I'm bringing my laptop, so hopefully I will have some awesome pictures and outfits to share with you throughout the week!

Now I want a margarita.  Have an awesome weekend!

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Where is my mind?

 

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Just a short little inspiration post.  I'm really loving the 90s/early 2000 trend going on right now.  Holographic prints, rainbows, grunge, and colored hair.

I promise a new outfit post will be up tomorrow evening.  We are going to shoot after I get off work tomorrow.  I have so many new goodies (and new hair) to share with you, I'm so excited!

 

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