snaps.

I am a creative being. A left brainer. And I need, scratch that, crave inspiration. I need to consume art, music, movies, anything or else I just become utterly depressed. It ain't pretty.

Museums are not appreciated enough. Don't get me wrong, I use to hate them too. It was always a great excuse for a class field trip but they always seemed boring. That was then. But now, I can't get enough of them.

 

As promised here are some snaps I took of the Seattle Art Museum Remix party I attended this past Friday. Even got some great Instagram moments. Hope it gets your juices flowing and gives you an idea or too.

Get from behind that computer and go out! Explore your own city. Do something, anything.

   

 

something of a remix

Yesterday j.mena and I went to the Seattle Art Museum Remix Show. It's when the public are invited to party, dance, and interact with the art at the museum. Also to be the first to see the newest/latest exhibit. We had a blast! People were also dressed up, loving all the ideas this year for halloween.

I was able to take a lot of great pictures but might save them for a separate post of some "guttersnipe inspiration". For the time being here is me twerking in various places. Because well, I've just been doing it lately...

Last Night @ SAM                                                      & a few hours ago outside my house

(The Best friend's Instagram)                                            (The boyfriend's Instagram)

On a fashion note. I got a Nordstrom Gift Card for my birthday (Aunt's are the best!) and since our Nordstrom now has a Top Shop, I was able to get these amazing high waisted acid wash jeans. So glad I bought them in stores instead of online. WARNING - Top Shop clothes, especially their pants, run small. Super small. I usually wear 30 x 30 and got these in a 31 x 32. Just a little #guttersnipe tip.

 

  

Also - a super cute DIY project is taking a scrap of fabric and tying it into a bow on a pearl necklace. Bam! That's it.

   

Converse x Top Shop via Nordstrom Jeans

Pearl Necklace ($1.00) x sweatshirt (Salvation Army) $1.29

DIY: "wearing a square"

Still no constant daily style posts because I am trying to figure out a new camera situation. For the time being though you deserve a good old fashion DIY.

So, I was at Nordstrom a while back and saw this sweater for $38 bucks! Really? I mean, really?! I was not going to pay 38 dollars for that. 

Not to mention I wasn't a big fan of the cuts in the back so why not make my own, my own way.

On top of that; yesterday my mother and I went the Seattle Art Museum to check out the "Future Beauty: 30 Years of Japanese Fashion"exhibition where I got a lot of great inspiration ideas! I highly recommend it for everyone and anyone. I couldn't take pictures but I was able to take notes. 

A lot of best Japanese fashion is all about shapes and dimensions. My favorite thought was the idea of "wearing a square." Don't know what I mean? Well, I believe this DIY is an ideal example of that.

And all you need is a sweater (mine: goodwill for $5.00) and a pair of scissors. 

Fold the sweater in half, arm to arm, and then cut two or three inch slits equal distances apart.

Cut on the seam of the arm but not around the neck.

  

Like so.

Ideal for fall. Fashion that breaths. 

  

It's just that easy. I love how space age it looks; something straight out of Star Trek. Enjoy!

art jerk

I was in a massive creative funk. I haven't been able to write. I haven't felt like I've done anything productive. Which sucks because I believe this time of year is prefect for inspiration. Especially this year (you know with the whole Maya Calendar thing)

So I pulled myself out of bed today, grabbed a cup of coffee and headed to the Seattle Art Museum with a notebook and camera in hand. I have to say; I feel so much better.

Take this guttersnipe's advice. I can feel the creative juices running wild.

The main exhibit going on is the "women take over" which highlights women artists from the turn of the century to now. Women artists from across the world. I couldn't take pictures in that part but go and see it for yourself. I personally fell head over heels in love with Barbara Kruger's work.

     

 

I feel a million times better. It's crazy how we get in these strange runts and how easy it truly is to get out of them. And thanks to my new shirt I have a new catch phrase:

Shoes - Vashtie x Jordans

Leggings - (American Apparel) $16.00

Shirts - 'Don't be a Jerk'

Gold Chain - (Goodwill) $0.99

Sweater Jacket DIY