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Printy Please: Patterned Wedges To Brighten Up Your Summer

I don’t really believe in sandals. Not in the way people don’t believe in fairies or vampires (for the record, I believe in both) but in the way that I’d just rather wear sneakers or boots or any other closed-toe shoes about 99.9% of the time. (The .01% pretty much only extends to being right… More »


Get The Look: Gwen Stefani’s Breezy Summer Maxi Skirt Chic

Leave it to Gwen Stefani to nail down the perfect summer look. The smoking hot 42-year old attended the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation’s “A Time For Heroes” picnic on June 3 in Los Angeles wearing a tiered tribal print maxi skirt with a simple white tank (with bra straps showing, just like in the… More »


Crochet Chic: Ventilation Built In!

Crochet is kinda the perfect fabric for summer, what with the built in ventilation system and all. Plus, it’s super cute and comes in all shapes and styles and colors. Wear it over a bikini to the beach, or over a slip on a date, or even just to the park for a picnic with… More »



Toughen Up Your Summer With Some Weather-Appropriate Leather (And Pleather!)

In my on-going quest to stay true to my dark, gothy style in the summer without over-heating or drowning in a pool of my-own-black-layered-clothing induced-sweat, I bring to you: Weather Appropriate Summer Leather. There’s also some pleather in there for those of you who prefer such things. So ditch the florals and toughen up your… More »


Sporty Style: Work It Out In Athletic-Inspired Fashion

I am a member of a gym. That’s not to say I work out: rather, I pay said gym about $50 a month to make myself feel better about life, all while never setting foot in its doors (my bad, bank account). That being said, I still love athletic-inspired clothing. I’m a sucker for mesh… More »


What To Wear: Sasquatch Music Festival

Let me be completely honest with you, because we’re friends and all. I am going to tell you what to wear to Sasquatch, but that doesn’t mean I have ever been to Sasquatch or have any idea what I am talking about. I have been to the state of Washington (twice) so I have that… More »



Cover Yourself In Awesome With These Awesome Summer Cover-Ups

Look I know it’s Summer and it’s super hot outside but that doesn’t mean you can just run around everywhere in just your swimsuit and call it a day. We have rules in civilization unfortunately so even though all you care about is getting from one body of water to another, we still have to… More »


Your One-Stop One-Piece Swimsuit Shopping Guide

You know what I like about a one-piece? EVERYTHING. Every girl and their sorority sister will be wearing a bikini this summer, so it’s fun to change it up a bit with a cool, cute one piece. Plus, then you can do all the awesome water activities you love (cartwheels, handstands, chicken-fights) without worrying about… More »


Class Up Your Summer With These Breezy Sleeveless Button-Downs

Just because it’s Summer and it’s hot outside doesn’t mean you have to dress like a COMPLETE SLOB (but you can sometimes obvs because it’s Summertime b*tches). For those days when you want to class it up a notch but you’d prefer not to drown in a pool of your own sweat, why not try… More »



Rihanna Sizzles In Tiny Jean Shorts For Terry Richardson (Plus 5 Cute Pairs To Buy!)

Terry Richardson is not exactly known for his demure, tame photos of celebs, so it’s no surprise that snaps he posted of Rihanna at his studio are sizzzzzzzling hot. The controvertial 24 year-old singer (who was recently hospitalized for “exhaustion” after stunning at the MET Gala on May 7th) was shot by the equally controvertial… More »


How To Dress In All Black And Still Make It Through The Summer

It’s not easy being gothy. As someone who wears 90% black clothing, I dread the arrival of warm summer days. It’s not that I don’t like the sun or swimming or bbqs or happiness, it’s just that I don’t like the outfits that accompany it. I like to layer and wear coats and leather and… More »


Get Out Of Your Shell With These 13 Super Cute Tortoise Sunglasses

Summertime means Mr. Sun comes out to say “Whattup dawgs”, provide warmth and joy, and then attack your eyeballs with his vicious blinding rays of brightness. Luckily we live in a time where we have many miracles of human invention: running water, cell phones, and sunglasses. This summer, why not protect your eyes from that… More »



Dig These Darling Denim Dresses

Denim isn’t just for jeans people. This is 2012! Free yourself from the chains of fabric roles, and try new things! For example, summer is the perfect time to take some denim dresses out for a spin. Whether they be crisp and preppy or funky and sexy, denim dresses are the perfect anecdote for summer… More »


10 Flats To Flitter and Frolic In This Summer

We’re friends right? So I can be honest with you? I kinda dislike Summer. Not the awesome parts, like swimming and BBQs and watermelon and USA summer shows, but mostly the fashion. I wear all black and I like to layer, and that’s pretty hard in the sweltering heat. Even worse: I hate sandals. I… More »


3 Ways To Wear A Band Tee This Spring

Band tees are a good time. They’re usually loose and soft (especially the vintage ones), so they feel good on your skin plus you don’t have to worry about how many hot dogs you eat at that BBQ. Also, you can tell everyone with eyeballs that is around you that you LOVE this band (but… More »



Shawlternatives: Jackets To Amp Up Your Prom Look

Prom is just around the corner, and you know what that means? No, but do you actually? Because I haven’t been to prom in a (not to be disclosed) amount of years, so I actually have no idea. I imagine it’s about slow dances and corsages and true love, but then again I also used… More »


Get Your Paws On Some Animal Fashion For Spring

Who doesn’t like animals? Sociopaths, that’s who. Everyone else on the planet who you’d want to have any interaction with has some sort of soft spot in their hearts for nature’s fuzzy wuzzy creatures. For circumstances often out of our control (landlords, allergies, the law), we can’t have as many furry friends around us as… More »


10 Unique Dresses To Help You Stand Out At Prom

Prom is just around the corner, and you know what that means? No, but do you actually? Because I haven’t been to prom in a (not to be disclosed) amount of years, so I actually have no idea. I imagine it’s about slow dances and corsages and true love, but then again I also used… More »



10 Totally Expensive-Looking Prom Dresses Under $100

Prom is just around the corner, and you know what that means? No, but do you actually? Because I haven’t been to prom in a (not to be disclosed) amount of years, so I actually have no idea. I imagine it’s about slow dances and corsages and true love, but then again I also used… More »


Blouses That Would Be Awesome For You To Buy

Look, I get it. I too wear t-shirts 90% of the time. You can wear them all day and then sleep in them, they let you eat tons of lunch, and they often have super cool things on them (like dolphins or funny puns). However, sometimes you need to step up your game. In those… More »