December favorites

Hey y'all, I'm back with this month's music favorites! I'm posting them today so you guys can play them while you get ready for tonight's festivities. Check out the songs below, let me know what you think, and tell me about your plans for tonight!

1. "Locked Out of Heaven", Bruno Mars (I can't even express how much I sweat this song.)
2. "Luv Me", D-Unit
3. "F**kin' Problems", A$AP Rocky ft. 2 Chainz, Drake (erm... don't play this in front of impressionable children or your grandma... unless your g-ma is trill.)
4. "Lighters Up", Snoop Lion (lol) ft. Mike Posner
5. "Guap", Big Sean


No idea what the hell is up with that lion wearing a crown of thorns... *major side-eye*

6. "Don't You Worry Child", Swedish House Mafia
7. "XOX", Elijah Blake ft. Common
8. "Every Day", Eric Prydz
9. "Human", The Human League (I don't even know if I was born when this song came out, but it still goes!)
10. "Poppin Off", Watch the Duck



Happy New Year to you all. I want to thank you for continuing to read my blog, for engaging with me, and for generally being awesome. I wish I had money to do giveaways and things like that, but times are rough. I promise you though, I appreciate every single one of you, and when I come up, I'll take you with me. :) Anyway, I hope the new year brings you success and happiness.

Pre-Fall 2013 Collections: 3.1 Phillip Lim, Alice + Olivia, Alexander Wang, BCBG Max Azria

The year is ending, things are wrapping up, but in the fashion world, we're already looking ahead to Fall 2013. Check out the offerings from a few designers below.

As you know, I love me some 3.1 Phillip Lim (even though I can't actually fit into any of it... at least I couldn't as of 2009), and this collection is no different. There's an interesting level of dishevelment here that I find very interesting, especially since the clothes themselves are pretty crisp and structured.

Of note: Clean construction, forest/hunting-inspired colors (oxblood, sand, ivory), animal prints and hooflike shoes, neat layering.

...that leopard print jacket, though. *swoon*

Not entirely sure why this photoshoot was set in the London Underground, but whatever -- I'll go along with it.

Of note: Leather pants and accessories, De Stijl style, a touch of schoolboy preppiness.

You guys know how much I dislike a wardrobe comprised only of black, white and gray, so this is really pushing it for me... I'll tell you what I do like though, those t-shirts (sweaters?) with the prints. I haven't seen detail pictures, but the print looks like black and white photos of fields. I'm down with that.

Of note: Simplicity, high-shine leather.

This was interesting... Not really sure what the whole collection is going for, but there are some really cool pieces here, like the blue and black jacket and the patterned dress. And the shoes... don't even get me started on those beauties.

Of note: Pale colors and chunky shoes to ground them, polished patchwork, nipped-in waists.

Madewell offer code just for y'all!

Hello all! I come bearing gifts.

For those of you who shop at Madewell -- or those of you who have been thinking about it, but have been daunted by those steep prices (*cough cough* me *cough cough*) -- you're in luck!

Use the offer code STYLE10 for 10% off your order. Enjoy, and tell me what you got!

DeNada review

A few weeks ago, DeNada offered to send me a piece to review. As an admirer of the brand for a few years now, I jumped at the chance.

I got the Slouch Rectangular hat in Lime, which thankfully, is not a neon color.* It's actually the color of a lime, a nice medium green. The hat itself is made of soft, cozy polyamide yarn, and most importantly, it didn't squeeze my head and give me a headache.**

I've always wanted to buy a hat or scarf from DeNada, but never was able to (for one reason or another), so I was quite happy to finally get my hands on a piece. I am pleased with the quality of the fabric, the construction, and the price. I have absolutely no complaints about this hat. Thanks again to DeNada for sending me the hat! I plan on rocking it all winter.

DeNada also makes turbans, gloves, scarves and more for men as well as women. Check them out; DeNada is well worth it.

* Not that there's anything wrong with that. I just wanted something darker.
** I bought a hat from H&M this weekend, and I legit have to prop the darn thing on my head because otherwise it squeezes the crap out of my head. Did I accidentally grab it from the kids section?? I don't even have a big head!