Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Gradient

Wearing vintage cardigan from Space 15Twenty yard sale, thrifted white button down, burgundy cord bell bottoms by MiH Jeans from Fred Segal

Sporting my vintage gradient cardigan I bought from a vintage seller at the Space 15Twenty yard sale this past Sunday. I love it! This is me shopping can you notice the receipt in my hand. ha!

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$2 Dolla Holla!


This past Friday my mother and I attended the $2 Goodwill Sale. The Goodwill sale only happens once a year and I was definitely going to be there. Waking up at 8am isn't bad but when you have a cold you acquired the night before it's unholy, but nothing was going to stop me. Arriving at the sale I got a rush of energy and excitement my blood started boiling!!!! no joke. The doors of Goodwill opened and I rushed inside like if it was a black Friday sale. Anything pastel, bright, printed and sequins had to be snatched up and in my shopping cart. Little by little the pile of clothing grew and grew and grew till I practically had a mountain of clothing larger than me, All in all I bought every single piece of clothing I picked, call me hoarder, call me a vintage connoisseur, call me whatever you like but I know I got some amazing pieces. I left the Goodwill sale with 5 big bags. 
I love thrifting!

p.s excuse the crappy photos all I had was my iPhone

Sunday Tools


Coffee, Sex and the City, comp book, magazines, laptop, sewing machine, inspiration. 
Perfect Sunday tools. It's time to WORK!

Cake$ Nails

 LEFT HAND
RIGHT HAND

I got my nails done! 90's chic. 


THANK YOU PATTY!

Knit Floral

Wearing thrifted knit floral cardigan, royal blue button down, burnt orange pants, and vintage Justin boots, paired with my gifted side wallet purse. 

On my way to thrift in Las Vegas!

Life on Instagam


Pretty much sums up my weekend. 
Disco party, iridescent chic David, my little pony necklace, and Love sunnies a gift from my lova Matthew Hensley.

It's been a crazy January and it'll be an even crazier February. EXCITED!

Thursday, January 26, 2012

Snap Back

 
photos; Roxy Ferrari's FB, Gabe de Dios's instagram, Boy London on Warhol google, Boy London metal google, Fresh Prince snap backs


I've been obsessing over snapbacks lately.. 
Snapback hat + dark sunnies + drop crotch pants + leather jacket + heels = perfect outfit. 



On occasion I'll set up a booth called Haus of Love with a lot of chic vintage pieces at different events. This Friday if your in the Pomona area and want something to do, then please join us at Nail'd. My talented friend Patty who designs some intense and beautiful nail art will be displaying her artwork and will also be painting away nails at donation cost. Check out Cakes Nails here and here.

Beauty is Pain


Check out Beauty is Pain online boutique it's filled with amazing vintage finds. If your ever in the LA/Hollywood area check out the boutique!

I made the banner for the shop you like? 

Venice Beach.

  


Wearing F21 moto jacket, Gypsy Junkies Crop top, drop pants from Echo Park Lotus festival, orange wedges from lola's shoetique, sunnies from Kapsoul

On my days off I love, love, love to spend time with my friends. We all took a trip to Venice Beach and it was pretty magical not to mention it being a pretty weird day. I guess lessons learned and surprises along the way are blessings in disguise. 

Oh YES!


Who wouldn't want to win this?!?!?
Enter to win here --->

Balenciaga you will be mine!!!!

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

What I do best.

Wearing panther tee from Fallas, AA disco pants, fur coat cut into a fur vest, and MCM bag

Just a quick post about what I purchased at Fallas last week. From left to right cute oversized marble print trench, black panther tip-up tee, and neon yellow oversized crew neck sweater which I will be making chic D.I.Y project with...

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Lime, Black and White

photos courtesy of Yuka

Finalllllly got to spend some time with my beautify chic friends. My friend Suggie (pictured right side of the last photo) makes some amazing!!!!!! jewelery pieces called Trillery. And it's her birthday month!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY SUGGIE!!!!!!!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR

 photo taken through instagram, our Vietnamese alter. 

Happy New Year, everyone!!!! It's the year of the dragon and I can't believe it's the end of January 2012. To me new years come and go, but this year will be legendary. I feel as though my family and friends are all on the same hunger for something else weather it be creative, being resourceful or just living life on a happy level. It's time to be cultivated into a community. 
 I hope everyone has a celebrated year of the dragon. 

Saturday, January 21, 2012

I C U

My FAVORITE gif.

Purse Possessions

BEFORE 


AFTER



A look into my personals, well now public purse. Last year I inherited a MCM purse from my mom :))))

top left clockwise: iPhone charger I can never-ever leave home without it, Sunnies I bought at a cute boutique in New York, Lotion from ARBONNE, Lucite pink sunnie case I use to store pens, earbuds and miscellaneous items,  90's Happy Face wallet Christmas gift from my friends Leon, Rio and Rick, Keys with mase and my moms old rabbit foot from the 80's, two types of chapstick one minty and one with flavor, lipstick case from Freakcity, Illamasqua lipstick in color Plunge gift from my friend Geisha, my iPhone 4 and Patricia Fields bunny case with a puff ball tail hehe, and last but certainly not least are my business cards never leave home without them. 
Do you have a purse haul? share with me under comments.

Thriftiness

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 Wearing Missoni Inspired Jumper from Fallas Paredes, a shaggy shrug from T and Showroom

When the thrift stores are closed, I shop anywhere else where I can save a buck and still get chic clothes. My bf and I took a trip to Fallas Paredes outlet store this weekend. As some of you know Fallas is known to be supppper ghetto. But nonetheless I always find some really chic pieces amongst the craziness. Shopping at Fallas reminds me of shopping at a thrift store a) because it's always a cluster fuck of clothes, b) the prices are pretty amazing and c) digging through clothes upon clothes just to find that one piece you'll be in complete love with. I'll be posting a haul of what I bought soon along with outfit posts. YAY!!!!! 

Friday, January 20, 2012

Life on Instagram


INSTAGRAM has taken over my life!!!! 
Yes it's true. I find myself more and more involved on Instagram. I prefer Instagram over Tumblr and Facebook. What's not to love?!? You follow people you love or people you want to know and catch a glimpse of what their life looks like. (stalker!!!haha) Instagram is definitely a great source for inspiration. 
Be a lover on Instagram and follow me Kelly_is_Love.

Iridescent

middle photo by photographer Bryce Logan, bottom right corner photo by Hi Styley

I'm definitely more of an iridescent kinda girl. My friend Kiki once gave me a spirit animal of a chameleon and my best friend Geisha calls me Rainbow. When i was a tween friends called me Punky. A chameleon is probably the best spirit animal for me. 
It totally replicates my style.


SPRING 2012

Los Angeles has been on the late train when it comes to fall/winter weather. ugh... I really want to dress up in layers..!! DAMNIT!!! But in the spirit of being a buyer Magic Tradeshow is coming up and well it's time to buy Spring 2012. Top things I want to see... 

1. Metallics
Theyskens Theory

2. Peplum Dress/Skirts 
Jason Wu

3. Color Blocking/Neons
 
See You Monday

4. Floral Mix Pattern
Proenza Schouler

5. Pop Art
M.Y.O.B

If you know me...

(photo by DTLA BUZZ)
Wearing a thrifted Banana Republic Blouse, thrifted cut of shorts, thrifted sketchers cage sandals, accessories/jewelry thrifted.

Then you know I LOVE TO THRIFT!!!!!!
I've been known to spend a whole paycheck on thrifting, I've also been known to skip meals and sleep to thrift. Nothing is more close to my heart than shopping at a thrift store. Here are my top tips in vintage buying and thrift shopping. 

HAPPY Thrifting!

-Tip 1: Wear a full skirt, so you can try on pants, skirts and shorts under it. (most times fitting rooms are unavailable)
-Tip 2: Watch for the daily specials – certain color tags means certain discounts
-Tip 3: make sure to eat before thrifting (shopping under hunger is never fun!!!)
-Tip 4: pace yourself you could get really distracted
-Tip 5: always bring cash, sometimes sales associates won’t charge you tax.
Remember when shopping with a buddy all thrift rules apply!
That means if your girlfriend finds something you like, sorry finders keepers. But sharing is caring.
-Tip 6:  I suggest going to thrift stores alone!!! or with a boy who is a friend and knows your style, Because two extra eyes is better than none. 

Rest in Paradise: Etta James


Sharing my favorite song from Etta James.

Thursday, January 19, 2012

5 out of 5

 (photo by Julien Boudet, NY)

Hey guys!!!!
It's been FOREVER since I've had a blog/updated a blog. This is my fifth try at keeping up with a blog. WISH ME LUCK!!! It's a new year and a new blog. eeeeeekkk!