Bondage A-Go-Go

All things bondage, leather, cut-out and studded seem to be making their way into Fall fashions. You may recall the obvies connections that CAG made from a while back. Here are some hand-picked looks for the tough gals of autumn:

This look is bondagey while still maintaining its sweetness. This shirred-sleeve dress by Givenchy is worn by San Francisco's own Vanessa Traina and borrowed from a blog called Rackk and Ruin.

For a similar look to fit the budget try this H&M jumper with the straps crossed frontwards instead of backwards.

If you've got some extra duckets you may want to toss them at these beauties featured in the September issue of Elle:

Killer cut-out stilettos by Jil Sander, Gucci and Devi Kroell respectively.

If you can't currently break into your piggy-bank but you still crave the fall look, try these lifts by Urban Outfitters:

Above studded sallies by Deena & Ozzy. Below punctured patties by Sam Edelman (man, do I LOVE me some Sam).

Lastly, I would like to mention a little lady named Kimberly Ovitz, who has been tragically vacant from this blog as-of-yet. Kimberly enjoys the simple pleasures in life. Namely, black and white ensembles.

Kimberly is a minimalist from LA whose line carries accolades from names like Chlöe Sevigny, Alexis Bledel, Olivia Wilde and Elle magazine to name a few. She's also younger than me - bitch. This perfect fall cut-out dress named "Maxine" is available on shopbop. It belongs to Ovitz's Fall 09 collection which you can check out here.

CAG over and out, hoping you find the S&M in you this autumn.

Love you, mean it

Emily

Currently listening to "Eusebio" by Giulia y los Tellarini.

P.S. The Deena & Ozzys featured above are VEGAN :) Just a little FY-Izzle...

Damn Gurl, I'm crushin on you hard!

Current Crushes:

• Pamela Love Gold Plated Bronze Talon Cuff

Find them on Bona Drag Boutique $920

• Judi Rosen Black Bando Dress

Find them on Bona Drag Boutique $400

• Chanel Limited Edition "Melrose" nailpolish

Find it at Chanel.com $25

• Beach Black DIY Fringe Necklace

Find out how to make it on Lucky Mag. Approx. $5

• Urban Outfitters Leopard Tights

Find them on their website $14

•  Bebe Lizzy Mesh Sandals

Find them on their website $90.99

•  Mod Cloth Zen Garden Two-Piece Swimsuit

Find them on Modcloth.com $89.99

• Mossimo Odell Black Ballet Flats (vegan)

Find them at Target stores or on Target.com $12.99

Love you, mean it

Emily

You Think it's Like This, But Really it's Like This

Finished the epic project of making those Rodarte rip-offs.  The holes are a bit bigger than I wanted but oh well they still look pretty awes.

The picture is kinda blurry, but in that cool way. Shut up! I'm trying to be "artsy."  They are worn with some Sam Edelman-esque heels by Mossimo for Target.  The t-shirt is from Urban.  Necklaces (which are barely visible) are Marc by Marc Jacobs.

Love you, mean it

Emily

Let's Make it Tight

So I don't know what happened.  One day I was cutting holes in the bottoms of all my tights so my feet could roam free.  The next I was trapping my toesies in with adorable prints.  AND I can't get enough.  

I roam the streets in search of cuter & cuter tights.  I need more.  It's an addiction.  Maybe I need an intervention... Or just another pair of tights.

Recent purchases include (but are not limited to):

Urban's Either/Or tights (they make your legs look SOOO skinny).

American Apparel's back seam tights in black.

and Mod Cloth's peacock tights in brown.

Recently, I found these brilliant designers called les queues de sardines.  

But all their stupid sites are in french!  And I'm an ignorant american who hasn't learned another language yet.  But I really need these.  And I'm really not sure how much 37,00 € is?

French translation needed Erin!

Love you, mean it

Emily

all pictures taken from upfactory, les queues de sardines, and trendygirl.

Life is Too Short to Wear Boring Things

Okay, I'm not trying to sound like a jackass but I like to wear weird shit.  Life is too short to wear boring things.

Lately, I've decided I do not have enough slutty clothing.  I went shopping yesterday with the sole intension of buying some short skirts.  I walked around UO yesterday saying "Where is all the slutty shit?" aloud to myself.  The berkeley co-eds looked at me in disgust or envy I'm not sure which.  But I need some slutty gear yo!  Not Forever 21 slutty but like American Apparel slutty or Katy Perry slutty.

FINALLY, I stumbled across this black ruffled bandeau little number.  It's under the bra & undies section of the UO website.  BUT eff that!  I'm wearing it.  I'm wearing it out and about.  And it's gonna rule....  

Umm....  Where do I wear such a thing?

Home to New Jersey to visit with my boyfriend's parents?

Or maybe boating with friends?

I'm thinking of pairing it with a high-waisted number and vamping around a party.

I dunno.  I'm picturing red.  What do you think?  Person who comes up with the best idea wins some pretzels (gluten-free and/or vegan).  For realsies.

Love you, mean it

Emily

This post is dedicated to my mom who made me my first slutty outfit.  Thanks mom.  That daisy halter top will live long in infamy.  You rule.

The ballots are in...

Barton & I agree.  Nude colors are hotter than ever! We've already started donning ours.  What's better for starting to think about summer bathing suits than showing a little skin?  Or skin-color rather.  Here are some personal picks of mine to start the flesh rebellion:

This is the cotton spandex jersey dress from American Apparel.  King of making-you-think-of-sex clothing.

Or this Cotton Spandex Jersey Contrast-V Bodysuit also by AA.

Check out these lovely stockings from Urban Outfitters.  Pair with a tight tulip skirt.  Preferably one that zips up the back.

These Clarks are also just fleshtastic (with a hint of nurse).  They remind me of band-aids.  But in that good way.

Or this super cute Sabrina bag from the Urban website (umm, website equals way cuter than store right now)(at least the one in Berkeley).

So show your true colors ladies.  Don't do a whole outfit in nude or else you'll look like a sexy version of the emporer's clothing.  BUT splashes of nekked are mos def necessary this spring.


Pictures from American Apparel, Urban Outfitters, Zappos.

Love you, mean it

Emily