AVNT BLRGH x ZAPPOS

When Zappos asked me to style some of their new pieces for spring 2014, I couldn't have been more excited. And duh, OF COURSE I said yes please! I actually had no idea that Zappos sold more things than shoes, but clothes and accessories too, everything I needed to make some neat-o surpremo outfits. I wanted to create looks that were  diverse but really cater to how I am dressing these days, and even wearing less pants every now and again if you believe it!

Look one: Classic Tomboy featuring Levis Hi Rise Peakaboo Jeans & Report Boots

I wanted to create a look that said classic tomboy, jeans a white tee, and boots to dress it up a bit. You seriously can't go wrong with a pair of levi's and the fact that they are hi waisted gave them that extra blargh oomph! Plus the patches I love even more! I added my own white tee and army jacket to keep with the simpicity, but I also think this look would work really well with a simple black blazer as well!


Look two: Date with the Night featuring Volcom Square Dot Dress & Report Boots

Look ma! I'm wearing a dress!! Haha but yes, I totally loved this number. It's sweet without being too sacchrine! The black and white keeps it simple, but the boots & my vintage blazer totally edge it up perfect for date nights in the city. I totally love these boots. Of course Zappos knows their shoes! These guys are the perfect blend between edgy and simple, which is totally what I'm into these days!

Look three: Disheveled Prep featuring Roxy Dotted Denim, Levis Skinny Cropped Jeans, & New Balance Classics

If you follow me on tumblr, I'm obsessed with New Balance, which is hilarious coming from the girl who in high school laughed at the kids who wore NB while she listened to the violent femmes, but we all change over time don't we? I also have been loving preppy looks that aren't so perfect. I teamed up this look with my own shruken vintage trench that I thrifted of course, and all around this is my favorite look! I took so many photos of this guy, I'll be posting more later this week! I just loved the way this turned out!!


Overall, I really wanted to play with pieces I could easily mix and match with my own wardrobe, and Zappos definitely has classic staples that any kid could use to expand their wardrobe and mix with what they already have, especially vintage pieces! Which look is your fave? (btw my lipstick is a matte lipgloss by NYX lasted the whole day i love!)

its not unusual

candy striped blouse: beautiful shyt vintage 
cardigan: target
high waisted linen shorts: american apparel
collar clips: my mothers (vintage)
flatforms: UO
watch: vintage pendleton

 Remember Carlton Banks dancing to Its Not Unusual  on the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air? I was reminded of that when I was editing these photos and realized that I some how channeled my inner Carlton. Not so much a right winged conservative to hopes to one day be president....but maybe more of his preppy nerdy side, who likes to listen to his parents music. There's nothing wrong with getting down with some oldies and as for me classic 80s jams are always on repeat. Hall & Oates, anyone?

I always loved how the preppy was often considered the villain in 80s-90s media, like Steff on pretty in pink. But like Andy I always found them midly alluring...from big shoulders to a decadent lifestyle it all seems like a synthesized version of the French Rococo period. Still complete with pastel clothing and big hair. Maybe that's why I'm so attracted to it....

Therefore, this is my tribute to Rococo 80s prep, big hair, big shoulders, and all around saturated cheekiness. Lets all eat some cake, shall we?

But before that  I leave you with this...

Happy Friday ;)