inside of u are 2 wolves

ahh, here it is again ~! the sweet apple crisp of fall, the crunchiness of the *oh so* play leaves, the back-to-school-vibes and shopping mall trips and new horizons... or whatever. Once u graduate college your whole outlook on the yearly cycle changes. weird 2 me how the american worldview sets us all up for this superstructured year2year existence where seasons have meaning and the passage of time is a noble parade. Personally, once I left university I realized that anytime could be any time I wanted it to be and I never looked back. Fading of holiday and seasonal cycles of consumption, etc etc, does anyone relate?

Anyways, the big plans for the day and every day are as follows: Neon Genesis Evangelion. Listen to 60s rock n' roll music. Read more books. Catch up on all of the sundry musical commitments I maaaay have made and not followed through on nearly as quickly as I wanted to --! And not go out almost at all OwO. In a hyper-post-ironic sort of way I have moved to the hustling and bustling New York City with the core intention of settling into the routine of my work and spending most of my passing time in my room [meme where the guy's like "where do u work out?" "at the library" except it's me in my room].

Anyways, as it still is autumn and this is supposed 2 b where I show off all of my glamorous, highly sought after looks and outfits, I'll let u all in on thee little secrets of my fall wardrobe covets. With pictures, of course. 

A/N: ended up walking with Alex to Bushwick and Halsey to check out a basement room in an apartment that he's looking at, but walks are very invigorating and good for the mind, body, soul, etc. I can be quite the homebody during the day so it is always nice to have some inspiration to leave the house for a moment

Here I am in my favorite vintage Hollister skirt, thrifted sheepskin boots, thrifted Gucci Snooki purse, silk tank top, necklaces from vacation when I was 10

inside of u there are 2 wolves

okay, before we get 2 the nitty gritty, let's address this 1st. Inside of you, there are inevitably two wolves. 1 of them is the Cool Wolf. This wolf is up on all of the hippest underground trends, rides the current of 2thaminute style effortlessly, and is a posh, developed Adult, whatever that means to you. This is the wolf half of you that wants to carry forth the mature and effortless-looking style of fashion magazines or the business world or even just a classy minimalist outfit (maybe., u get my drift?). 

wolf #2 is a little baby toddler child. The inner one. The one that just got told by mommy that it's allowed to wear whatever it wants to the first day of school this year and is about to put together the most heinously fantastic outfit the world has ever seen on a 6 year old. 

your mission, should you choose to accept it (and pls do! live dangerously but never unfashionably) is to find the HOLY MATRIMONY between these two wolves. Allow me to provide example, drawing on my own life. For me, wolf number one is House of Gucci under Alessandro Michele, chaotically fabulous patterns and 60s and 70s mod psychedelia. It's a sexy cropped blazer with slack-shorts and designer loafers. The ~Adult and Fashionable~ me wears shift dresses with sheer tights, knee socks, and glimmering platforms every day, but in a very Untouchable Chic sort of way, you know? A bit of Gossip Girl attitude takes the whole thing a long way, if I do say so myself...

[enter wolf #2, stage left]

This bithc is STUPID. Wolf number two for me loves tutus, sparkles (glitters! rhinestones!), running around in The Nude, wearing mommy's high heels to dress up, playing in the dirt, dressing up as World of Warcraft characters, and pretending to be James St. James arriving at the 'ottest raves. I skate (okay I used to but I want to start up again I just almost died 1.5 yrs ago so I'm still a bit scared!!!) so I like to wear giant t-shirts and Soffe shorts like it's gym class. the Q is, how to allow these two wolves to mesh together in harmony...??? 

step 1: cool sunglasses 

don't worry about finding any sunglasses of a designer nature, although they can be cool (I have a couple of pairs myself!) they are by no means a requirement of chic. I got this pair for $5 from FiveBelow right by the Crown Heights Target in Brooklyn and have worn them almost every day since. The cute 60s mod cat eye frames combined with the dusty blue clear plastic (00s techno can u hear me???) are the perfect combination of styles 4 me. dusty earth-tones are IN and are the basis of all of my outfits !! no more all black (or very little at least)!! 

Personally I think the idea that black is the best base tone is just completely wrong. I prefer a crisp white neutral to a crisp black always, but lately I've been more into dusty blues, greys, and browns. I dressed an early 2000s thrifted party dress down with a white embroidered button-up I got at Iguana Vintage (or whatever) in Hollywood. Knee high socks in a soft beige to dress it up again and dirty Air Max 90s to bring it back to my perfect level. 

step 2: bday party extremes

I originally went to Kansas City (oh yah that's where I was btw!) to celebrate the bdays of two beloved friends of mine, which we successfully did with an epic Austin Powers themed soirée. To me, this was the perfect chance to feed the 1st wolf and go all out ridiculous 1960s modchic. 

Shirt: 70s vintage. Skirt: vintage Abercrombie & Fitch. Shoes: gifted Miu Miu. 

extra photos:

ben and fritz ever the glamorous party guests

Peter the birthday prince!

fritz on da vintage Italian couch

step 3: know thyself

Overall I can't stress enough that the most important part of combining and honing your personal style is listening to ur inner child and maybe fine tuning it with the sensibilities of your other wolf. that is, whatever your goal look is or whatever, make sure your inner child-wolf would be happy to wear what you're wearing. and yes, this is ALWAYS achievable regardless of your goal style! harmonious matrimony can be found!

bonus: 9/11 fashion