tech and fashion

This year was filled with a lot of greatness. You can look back on the year and say it was terrible just as easily as saying it was wonderful, but I think if you really think about it, even the terrible moments can be considered key in developing and becoming the lovely human being that you are today. Whatever doesn't kill you makes you stronger, right? I can think of many times this past year that were really hard, (school, boys, friends, etc.) but without it, I wouldn't be where I am today. This year I've figured out what I want to do with my life, the company I would like to keep, and how I would like to spend my days. 2011 was wonderful. Hard, but wonderful. However, just between you and me, 2012 is going to kick ass . Here is some inspiration for everyone's outfits tonight, which I think is completely key, since you'll be ringing in the new year with these clothes on your back. Personally, I hope you wear at least something shiny, (sparkles and sequins are pre

I'm in Oregon for part of the holidays and took these photos in downtown Portland right after scouring Powell's books. Love, love, love Powells. It's like heaven. Bought so many good books today, I am so happy. Oh and this poncho? AMAZING. Might as well be the #1 piece of clothing that I own. Its a Pendleton that I bought at Anthropologie, and it was such a worthwhile investment. It's the type of clothing article which is such a statement that you don't need anything else really special, just the basics. Put on a beauty like this one and just accessorize with black. I wish I could be a spokesperson for Pendleton, I love the brand so much. Pendleton wool poncho, Urban Outfitters black flare pants, vintage leather boots.

A really sweet reader drew an illustration of me from this picture! Thank you so much. Check out the rest of Oona's work here . New post tomorrow, I promise, I just drove up to Oregon with my mother for the holidays so its been a transition time. xo

I went to The Valley with my aunt to do some Christmas things and put on these Chip & Pepper boyfriend jeans. Ive owned them forever but still count them as one of my top 5 pairs of denim that I own. I added these converse to continue the androgynous, men meets women, school boy thing going and kinda liked how it felt. I've always been attracted to androgynous dressing, especially to things like this , but rarely have ever had the guts to pull it off. So I'm trying to in small doses. I also purchased a pair of overalls that I am so psyched to show you guys. Stay tuned. Lately I have just wanted school to end and get on break. I need some time to decompress, everyone is becoming way too much for me to handle. So I guess I'm self-medicating with Friends season 2, which in my honest opinion, is the best season. Topshop striped sweater, Chip & Pepper jeans, Converse, vintage oversized earrings.

Some time ago I was approached by Janet, the genius of Denim Refinery, to take some of my jeans and turn them into masterpieces. I am such a denim fanatic and therefore was so excited when I got these beautifully snake-ified shorts back. Think about it, send in your boring levis and get back a piece that looks like its straight out of a resort jungle collection? Jeanius . Check out Denim Refinery here , (personally the galaxy and marbled treatments looks so good right now). Thank you Janet! American Apparel knit sweater, Denim Refinery'd snakeskin levis, my mom's vintage silver beads, J Crew x Timex watch.

I get tons of sweet emails from readers asking to post school outfits, but because of rehearsal lately I've been getting home way after dark. Luckily, we had just enough time in the wee hours of the morning to take a few photos. Major stress on the wee hours of the morning , it was about 7:15 am, hence the lack of any real excitement or verve. But the photos take on a really nice melancholy sort of softness, don't you think? As far as the outfit, I stumbled upon this cashmere cardigan in my room and was overjoyed to have such a staple in my closet. The tank top is vintage from the 20s- my aunt gave it to me- I've worn it twice already this week. It's amazing. The shorts I cut myself for Coachella, and the watch I never take off. This was the first time I have ever worn knee-high socks and I have to say I kinda like it. It's December! I can't believe it! I love it! It's the holiday season! Vintage 1920s knit tank top, Calvin Klein DIY shorts, Timex x J Crew w