† Back in Black (& Grey)

• mirrored glasses, H&M

• ace of pentacles necklace, PandaEyes

• oversized cardigan, Material Girl

• airborne unicorn opaque lipstick , Lime Crime

• hooded saint dress, Karmaloop (as always, use repcode "amenfashionxx" for 20% off)

• shoes, thrifted

I told myself I would never buy mirrored sunglasses (especially aviators.) I've made fun of them for so long. I called them the new trucker hats. And now I'm wearing them. What happened?

How are you guys? What have you been up to that's exciting? Link me to your posts or your tweets or your whatevers. I want to live vicariously through you all. Share what's good.

Two things to wrap this up with: Lulu's is having an extra-25%-off-their-sale sale, and I am obsessed with this song.

Not a Lot Going On At the Moment

I'll be the first to admit that this post is kind of a cop-out. My clothes-muse skipped town and left me with no enthusiasm or motivation for doing anything creative.

So. Polyvore. This is what I would wear if I could? Or if I ever left my house?

i never liked you anyway by amenfashionxx featuring moscot optical

i hate you by amenfashionxx featuring logo hats

queen by amenfashionxx featuring a lip stick

not a lot going on at the moment by amenfashionxx featuring cotton shorts

Which one would you wear?


Edit: The following conversation happened regarding this post.
Gin: lol i sense a theme with the shirts
me:  one of luv and happiness i'm sure
Gin: basically everything is like MEH LEAVE ME ALONE
me:  accurate.

(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.