cozy like cosby sweater

Everyone thinks of Bill Cosby when the think of crazy wild sweaters. True. However sometimes I can't help but think about Malcolm-Jamal Warner (Theo Huxtable) He had some AMAZING fits on The Cosby Show.

But of course if we do talk Cosby fashion I have to mention Lisa Bonet a.k.a. Denise Huxtable. Overall they were one of the most stylist families. Swag for years.

  

 

 

Thrift stores are THE best place to find these fashion because well... Thrift stores and 2nd shops are made up of the past. Fashion always comes full circle people. I know this because places like Urban Outfitters, Forever 21, Top Shop, and even Nordstrom BP are always selling clothes that look old and "dated" to a certain era. But me, I can't buy those items full price knowing good and well I can find a one-of-a-kind item at my local Goodwill.

 

Case in point: I found my own cosby/denise/theo sweater for $4.50. You truly can't bet that price.

 

"Before you buy - a goodwill you must try." guttersnipe proverb

Timerland boots x pants (TopShop)

Sweater (Goodwill) $4.50 x necklace (Forever 21)

so preppy, it's bad.

"Not bad meaning bad, but bad meaning good." - RZA

This sweater is super preppy, but I like it. Now I wouldn't call my style preppy. Actually I wouldn't know exactly what to call my style. Guttersnipe is truly the closest adjective I can use to describe it. And if someone didn't know what I meant then it would be a great excuse to direct them to just check the blog.

 

Clearly.

I work every day but Thursday so styling posts is on the back burner (which is a bummer) but I am trying my hardest. Tonight thankful it's a movie night.

   

Disco Pants (American Apparel) $16.00 x Shoes (Target) $15.00

Sweater (Salvation Army) $8.50

Earrings (Sally's Beauty Supply Store) $1.00

5 things I am in love with... right now

5. Oversized gray sweaters

I've been craving these lately. Gray is one of my favorite colors (hard to believe) and the oversized look is not just trending but also ideal for even the coldest of winters. Layer up!

4. "Street Ninja" Style
Black is the new black. It's not a new idea or anything but it's most def the "cool thing." I've never been worried about being cool let alone looking cool HOWEVER wearing all black is an ideal resort when you truly feel like you have NOTHING to wear. I described it on my twitter as so:

There is a new fashion trend among Seattle girls. I call it "street ninja apparel" #AllBlackEverything WITH #ALittleBitOfGold #guttersnipe

3. HAIM
They have been my favorite new band in awhile. Been bumping their CD for sometime now and doesn't get old. Best way to describe their music as so:

Most frequently compared to Fleetwood Mac, HAIM's sound has been described as "nu-folk-meets-nineties-R&B"[3] and "music that sounds like it was written on a lakeside retreat attended by Stevie Nicks, John Waite and En Vogue".

2. Thanksgiving

A holiday I think people over look (mostly because of the god awful history behind it) but for me I am thankful for it because it's a nice pause before the Christmas rush. Now, don't get me wrong: I LOVE Christmas! Absolutely CRAZY about it. It's my favorite time of year but come on people! Don't tired it out. Can't we just eat some turkey and 7-Up cake first?!

1. The Xbox One

Surprised? So am I.

BUT Ladies and gentleman; don't stress when your love one is too busy playing this to hang out with you. I, personally, am loving it. Don't get me wrong; I love my boyfriend. But screw ladies' night it's about to be ladies weekend!

Oh and because the boyfriend got an Xbox one I got his old Xbox 360. So truly, it's a win-win.     

that coat

Haven't been able to do any style posts because I've been:
a.) sick
b.) busy

I am working on a new blog with my best friend j.mena. It's a social blog about Seattle called "2 girls walk out of a bar" There's no post yet... but we are working on them. The project/the blog is to show people a whole another side of Seattle's social scene. All the happening weird art shows, events, concerts, and actives that go down in this fine (overlooked) city. That "going out" isn't just for the weekends. And you don't always have to go to the bars. There's more out there you know!

  

For now I've been working non-stop and enjoying my days off.

Today was freezing cold! But it wasn't rainy; an ideal day to wear this fantastic leopard print jacket my mother got me last christmas. It not only keeps me warm but is super stylist. My mom has great taste. I got it from her. (p.s. it's where I got these great boots from too. She owns them, I just borrow.)

 

Today was yet another prefect explain of a #guttersnipe golden rules:

"Dress better than how you feel."

    

UNIF Leopard Print Jacket x beanie (freebie)

boyfriend's sweatshirt x leggings (American Apparel) $16.00

Boots (Sorry mom! Will return them)

Necklace (Forever 21) $4.50

DIY: Button Statement Pants

OK! It's a lazy sunday night. It's cold and rainy. So today would be prefect for yet another DIY.

I did this one the same day as my text tee with lace. You could say I was in a really creative mood that night. I wanted to wait and post if for the prefect moment. And since I just made a pair for my mom, why not post about it now!

This DIY was inspired by Seattle's own Jimi Hendrix. There's no denying how talented, sexy, and stylish he was. Someone who truly went to the beat of his own drum. Back then people had no idea what to think of his clothes. But now a days he's a style icon.

While I was watching this phenomenal PBS special on him I was completely floored by his fashion. I loved how wild, bold, unique, colorful, and loud it all was.. He wasn't afraid to mix and match, wear strange shades of color. He played with layers, accessories, and even did some gender bending with some of his more feminine pieces. He didn't care. He just knew he could pull it all off.

  

But best of all was the tiny details that went into all his looks. For example; buttons at the bottom of his jeans.

Hence this DIY.

All you need;
pants (or leggings - I used legging pants from H&M that were on sale)
safety pins (optional)
buttons
thread the color of your pants
needle

(I loved these buttons because they have unicorns on them if you look close enough. Item for me!)

1. place using the safety pins, pin your buttons in space. The buttons should be pinned on the seam of the pants. Evenly space on both legs.

2. You can keep the safety pin in place if you are worried about it moving around or remove during the sewing process. Use the seam to your advantage, sewing into it.

3. Keep placing each leg next to each other to check for all the buttons being evening.

4. Wear & Share!

This DIY is so delicate and tiny but once people notice it's a true POP to any outfit. Best part you can do this to any boring plain pair of pants to lively them up. And mix and match with the buttons you use.