Risky Business

So I found this hat in the mens section at H&M.
Jeans: Vibrant Denim from Love Culture
Crop top: Top Shop
Camel Coat: Kimchi Blue

Please don't take this title as an indication that I like Tom Cruise, no I'm not referencing the movie or the actor who I can't stand for no justifiable reason, I just like the title because it somehow suits the setting of today's pictures pretty accurately. Upon shooting at this coffee shop's bathroom (by the University of Washington) we got suspicious questions from the owners of the place; apparently its not common to have an unplanned photoshoot in a restroom, who knew? Subsequently we had to prop the door open so we wouldn't go against the "one at a time" policy of the establishment.

But as is my affection for ridiculous settings, this look was very much inspired by the internet. I've been lusting over bloggers and musical artists wearing camel coats with sneakers for a while now, and finally have the pieces for such an outfit! It might be a commonly worn combination but I think this is for good reason, its comfy and chic with a touch of carelessness, helped of course by my genius beanie.

It should also be noted I should not allow myself to go to Red Light Vintage due their immediate ability to make me buy a bunch of clothes I don't really need. Though these babies might be used tomorrow in a shoot I'm doing so you could very well be seeing them again pretty soon...


Black Tar Heroine

Black and white at S.A.M
Jacket: Reign Storm
General aesthetic for 2015: less is more.
Simple and streamlined with monochromatic shades. All black with my snow white Air Force 1's.

Shirt & cap: Forever 21

Pants: Sparkle & Fade, Sneakers: Nike

Purse: Forever 21

Something fun is always necessary.
Visited the Seattle Art Museum today especially interested to see the pop art exhibit ending January 11th. Came out with renewed interest for creativity, and a few favorite art pieces in mind. I'm also especially fond of  artists who use modern technology to create items that are almost other worldly and dream like (and probably what one would experience on psychedelics). Jacolby Satterwhite's Country Ball 1989-2012 video struck me as one of a kind and as something I could stare at for a while without attaining any feelings resembling boredom.

A still from the video.
I also loved the art below, from the Warhol inspired hair by Mickalene Thompson, to the amazing fashion magazine/mixed media paintings by Robert Heinecken and the relevant as ever 1980's piece Seduction by Lynn Hershman Leeson

Hair Portrait #20
Recto/Verso

Seduction