(Kawaii) Claws

Truth be told, I'm not feelin anything but outfits too raggedy for Walmart and rewatching the same episodes of NBC's new show, Hannibal, over and over, so until this fog passes-- ( side note, if you haven't read the new Hyperbole and a Half, 1. what have you been doing with your life, 2. read it) -- I'm contented with little things I can play with from the safety of a corner of my room. In this case, nails.

I love 3D nail art, like the work of Britney TOKYO, but I'm not in LA and my attempt to find a local artist of that caliber was dead in the water before I even started -- so I headed to Etsy.

And found an adorable shop called Kawaii Claws. As soon as I saw she could do spiked stiletto nails, I was on board.

 

  I provided measurements and she did custom sizing, plus sent it with nail glue and goodies in an adorable box.

I'm usually pretty diehard about growing my own nails, but I think this is a thing I can get behind.


Btw, come talk to me on Twitter. It's lonely over there.

† Oh, Well

 

I thought I was being clever by putting together these two pieces, lolllll. Do you guys get it??? Wanted? Peace signs? MAKE LOVE NOT WAR?

I can't say enough good things about this Freak of Nature sweater -- it's soft and fringey and breathable and every time I wear it people are like, "....... Oh my gosh, your sweater." Not in the "..... oh my gosh, your clothes" way that I get sometimes where they're not necessarily complimenting it, just taking the time to note that whatever I have on is weird/unusual/bizarre and the only way they can get it across in a socially acceptable way is by framing it as a compliment. Sometimes "your shoes are really cool!" means that my shoes are cool, and sometimes it means "dude your shoes are bizarre how are they even things that you put on your feet." 

I want to be like Lady Gaga -- let me explain before you roll your eyes -- where no one really sees what she wears anymore, just that she's Gaga and she probably has something weird on and that's neat and she's Gaga. She has transcended above her own self-created image and I just cannot get over how cool that is.

• sunglasses, H&M

• wanted jumper (on sale!), Freak of Nature

• avalos in white (and black), Jeffrey Campbell

• peace sign midi dress, Motel Rocks | use "amenfashionxx" for 20% at motelrocks.com

† Avalon

 

• avalon bodice metallic dress, Motel Rocks

• ace of pentacles tarot card necklace, PandaEyes

• invisible belt, Margiela x H&M

• heeled mary janes, ASOS

• ever red-dy, CoverGirl Outlast

We have four seasons over here but they don't necessarily happen in order. It'll probably snow again before the summer is out. That kind of thing happens. I was taking off and adding layers all day with this dress, but I think it worked. A wardrobe of monochromatic black/white/grey lends itself well to accessorizing.

Wearing this rockin' Motel dress to celebrate being accepted into the Motel Rocks street team. I am SUPER particular with brands I'll affiliate and work with, for better or for worse, but when it came to Motel it was a no-brainer. What this means for you guys is 20% off every time you shop at Motel and name-drop me. Enter "AMENFASHION" as a promo code and bam. Discount. (I tried it. It works.) It never expires. No minimum. The only time you can't use it is if the item is already on sale.




These are some of my favorites that they have right now. I am obsessed with the Shiva dress in both rainbow and monochrome, omg. I keep seeing it pop up on bloggers and waaaant. Want. Go in my closet, Shiva dress. Unless I messed up the html, clicking on the picture should take you to its Motel page. Cool! (Use "amenfashion" and you can get $12 off the Shiva dress. Plus shipping is already free. Cool x 2.)

The Holy Grail of Shoes

† Valentino Rockstud Slingback †

The Valentino Rockstud. It haunts my dreams. With its four-digit price tag, it's also only accessible in said dreams, but ugh. Gorgeous. Perfect. Marry me, Valentino slingback?

I always have something of a moral struggle when it comes to "knock-offs" -- cheaper, yeah, but an imitation and without the satisfaction of wearing the VALENTINO ROCKSTUD. Anyone have any look-alike suggestions? :/ 



 

† SLC [tribute to] Punk

With the MET Gala being themed after the OG of cutting edge fashion: punk, then this New York Times article on the legendary Trash & Vaudeville, I thought it was time to do my own punk thing for a hot second.

I've always loved the duality of punk: priceless, custom leather jackets paired with jeans that literally could've been pulled out of a dumpster. Traditionally feminine fishnet and lingerie with combat boots and oversized flannel. And most of all, I appreciate anything that orbits a love of music.

Even though young me spent a lot of time with 7 Seconds and AFI, I don't pretend to have any kind of a handle on what punk is, could become, or has been. It's its own beast, organic and (d)evolving as we do.

So, here's an outfit with Victoria's Secret, Madonna, and Tony Hawk happening all at once. 

• homegirl lipcolor, Kat Von D

• boys plaid button down, Tony Hawk (yes, apparently he designs clothing.)

• garter belt & thigh highs, Victoria's Secret (similar)

• vinyl bodycon dress, Material Girl

• lovich in black distressed, Jeffrey Campbell 

Also, you guys, are we Facebook and Twitter friends? I ask because I think you guys are cool and I want to know more about you, not to raise my daytime TV ratings. I'm happy to follow errybody, just say hi and let me know you're there.

Charlene Kaye, Animal Love

 

Today's the last day that you can get the stellar Animal Love for free, or name your own price. Do yourself a favor and download this record. It's such an anthemic summer album from a classy, glittery, talented lady.

♪ ♫ C-c-check it here: http://charlenekaye.bandcamp.com/album/animal-love.

Also, check out the interview I did with her Guns N Hoses bandmate and partner in crime, Emmy Wildwood.

† Cross Bones Style

 

So tired I have nothing clever to say. The words on the screen are swimming around each other. I have two things on my mind: my cats have attachment disorders and I loved the Kentucky Derby fashion.

Good night. May the combined powers of all the dreamcatcher hipster tattoos in the world grant you (and me) a pleasant night's rest.

• cargo jacket, H.NAOTO

• black dolman sweater, H&M

• skull & crossbone tights, drug store (similar)

• 99 tie two wedge, Jeffrey Campbell (in purple)