My Christmas List 2009

Happy Holidays!

For those of you who know me, this list should be very helpful in finding something for this highly energetic super extroverted nonstop talking machine sometimes hard to shop for girl. I have been online shopping mainly for my closest friends in the last few days and luckily have been finding some HEARTBREAKING gifts for me, meaning good news for you. No need to to stress out if i will like it or not, the proof is in this blog. If friends aren't allowed to give me these gifts, you have to admit the images are quite inspiring. But if I do get some of these items, my heart will be repaired.



I finally got my ears to a 00 gauge and now I'm ready to start decorating! These quartz crystal plugs are beautiful. There is nothing else. Just Beautiful.



OH MARC! The things that you to do to me! I am not a perfume analyst nor can I ever describe scents to people, but Daisy is quite different. As soon as I sniffed it, I thought, "oh shit! I may have found my signature scent." It was SO me. It was very girly but yet mysterious with a small hint of a type of musk. It would work well for day or night. The best part? The smell is not overpowering or nauseating.



I am all about the newest gadgets and technology. But really? An Ipod Dock that is made out of Lego's is just GENIUS.I have not been wowed by the latest gadgets in a long time, but this Lego Dock has changed my mind and is actually quite refreshing. As a child growing up all around Legos, SNICK, Cabbage Patch Kids and Where the Wild Things Are, this Lego Dock truly steals my heart...




I have been in love with combat boots for the last two years, not to mention on a hunt for them also. I have yet to find a perfect pair in my size...until RECENTLY when I found them on DSW.com in a size 11 by Madden Girl. UNBELIEVABLE. These boots would be even better in the Black Floral Doc Marten Combat Boots. Those are just GLORIOUS!

This just might be the most versatile,inspiring christmas list with the most useful items I have ever made in my life.
<3

Splurge!

Hi Hi Hi,

I've mentioned before that I've been "online window shopping" this entire summer mainly because I don't have a job. No Job=No $$$= No weekly shopping. So I've just been eyeing a few things, online and in stores. My heart sometimes clutches followed by events of sadness. Every time I find something I love, I make a promise to myself that once I get a job, my paycheck is going straight there. This recession has weirdly made me really obsessed with higher end clothing and designers. To give you a little more insight, my future paycheck will most likely be going to Marc Jacobs, Banana Republic, Top Shop, Solstice and Nordstrom. Now don't get me wrong, I have always been in love and had huge appreciation with these places but I never seriously thought about splurging on items. I thought splurging on items at higher end stores were for college graduates and well established people. I always thought too, I can find an exact replica or something just like it for cheaper. I always prided myself on finding challenging fashion pieces by searching everywhere online and in every store until I find it. I am still about that but I want to invest in some pieces that will last me for a long time.I found many beauties on Topshop.com. I have always been the one to see what's in stock at Top Shop so I can keep my wardrobe up to par with the London style. Ever since they started shipping to the U.S., it has made me really want to use my imaginary paycheck and buy everything. I found a few favorites that I will for sure invest in when its time.Topshop is always over the trends,high quality, highly organized, and there is truly something for everybody.I'll list my favorite shoes for now. Another thing I love about Topshop is that they carry a size 11. YES! Finally, the world is realizing there are girls with huge feet(ahem, me) that actually exist.


I LOVE LOVE LOVE nude colored shoes. They give your legs more mileage and look amazing with anything-skirts,jeans,shorts,etc.

These boots are simple, studded and to the point. I love them.

I have been looking for black and white oxfords for the longest especially in my size. Once again, TOPSHOP have saved the day. I NEED these in my life,for trill.

I'm TRULY in LOVE with these shoes. I checked for my size, and OF COURSE they are sold out and they are only $55. Not too bad. I'll keep a close eye on them to see if they do any restocking.
I'll post my other obsessions later on in the week from Topshop.

-Soy Mochas & Kisses
Lesly

Love for Autumn.

Aloha,

I always look forward to the fall. It's not SUPER hot or SUPER cold, it's just right. People are always in a good mood. There are always a lot more band shows and random events going on around the city and school is starting soon... It's a happy time.I have a HUGE feeling that for the fall my style will be more of androgyny mixed with femininity. I have really been into OVERSIZED blazers with unique or OVERSIZED buttons, Men Oxfords in browns and dark greens,super frilly or ruffled dresses, and exaggerated rings.Let's throw in a few some handmade clothes(clothes with embroidery,beading, bright colorful stitching) in there too.

I've been into the Native American inspired clothes this entire summer. I have braided in feathers into my hair, wearing clothing that is all about the colorful stitching and meticulous handwork, neutral colors, and low key natural makeup. I'm sure my love for the Native American inspired clothes will carry on into the fall for me, but just with little bit more androgyny and femininity. I am all for mixing oversized blazers with shorts, boots, strapless shirts and strapless dresses this fall...I have even thinking about trading my red lipstick for a plum lipstick. I will probably bring back the red lipstick for the winter. Sadly summer is almost over and we must change up the wardrobe a bit for the upcoming season. I also plan on buying a bunch of bright, colorful, oversized buttons from Wal-mart and sewing them onto my blazers, purses,shirts and sweaters. Here are my Top 10 Obsessions(so far) for the Fall....

1. Oversized Blazers
2. Exaggerated or Oversized Jewelry
3. Men Shoes on men or women(Dark greens, Black and white Oxfords)
4. Sturdy Handmade Small Shoulder Purses
5. Anything Equestrian
6. Neutrals/Small hint of color
7. Hair Accessories(Feathers,Bows, painted bobby pins, headbands,etc)
8. Festive high waist full skirts
9. Bow Ties ,Side- Parted hair, structured vests for men
10. Leopard/Tiger/Giraffe Print.

Sweet Tea & Kisses!
-Lesly

I have a Love/Hate relationship with money

I absolutely HATE this recession and I hate not having a job. This recession never had an effect on me until like two weeks ago-when job hunting turned into a job. YES, let me rephrase. Job hunting for jobs has turned into my job. I'm not finding any jobs! Nowhere is hiring. People are limiting there options. People are losing business. It's insane. I just dont understand. I've had interviews and was pretty sure at the time that they wanted to hire me UNTIL I tell them I go to school 9hours away. New Orleans isn't having this.
This recession is making me want to shop more than ever, and thats probably how i got into this situation in the first place. I have not been thrifting as often.I've been reading fashion blogs more than ever. I've been online window shopping about five times a day, all while silently crying. Let me show you the things I've been oogling for a while now, and as soon as I get a job, my money is going straight there and i'll probably be back in this same situation.




Day-lab.com

Modcloth.com-I wannawear this bow in my hair! I MUST HAVETHIS!

modcloth.com

yesstyle.com



Americanapparel.net

Modcloth.com


modcloth.com

luulusfashionlounge.com


I have wayy more to show. I'll put up more pics later..
Kisses & Cupcakes
-Lesly

Summertime Bliss!

Ello!

Summertime in NEW ORLEANS feels soo good! It feels soo good to be back in my hometown and to actually take the time,stop and enjoy life. Usually I'm always on a run, filling up my week with social plans, shopping like it's a job, djing 4 times a month and getting 7 hours o sleep(which isn't enough for me). I've been back home for about 3 weeks and I can honestly say I've been chilling.By chilling i mean riding my bike around the city nonstop(its my new hobby, i ABSOLUTELY love bike riding!), getting snowballs-not once but twice a day, catching up with old friends, declining party invites and dj gigs, sleeping with my windows open, looking for road trips to the beach, video chatting/emailing close friends in a different country,and basically unwinding from school.

I had 2 intense quarters at school and i loved it! I fell in love with Sculpture and even thinking about seriously changing from Fashion Marketing to Graphic Design. My new school has taught me to always give any and all of my artwork everything I have, and teaching myself to finish pieces even if i dont love them. One of my summer goals is to get more of my artwork out there, do more work on my own time and not on school time. I want to paint on junk i find randomly in the street, explore more with my experimental,mixed media type work.I'm pretty excited and can't wait to start painting again. Oh yea, I used to hate painting for the last 4 years, but I also fell in love with that. SCAD is helping me find myself artistically and that's one of the main reasons why I wanted to go there. I have a few ideas on what I want to create and make next and I'm all about painting on old furniture right now!

So what has been my summer wardrobe soo far or what have I been really feeling? I have finally got over my fear of red. Well i wouldn't call it a fear but i would always get frustrated when I put it on because it didn't exactly put me in the happiest mood. I also found it very hard to make a red ensemble look put together with accessories and make it not look like a bad prom outfit. I bought red lipstick in January and kept saying to myself everyday, " Today is the day I wear it." but then i wouldback out . Then five months later, my first day I got back in NOLA, I said," today is the day, whether I like it or not. I need to face it." I put it on and seriously I didn't not put it down for two weeks. It pulls any oufit together that feels blah, makes my teeth and eyes look wider,brightens my face and emphasizes my cheek bones. RED LIPSTICK DOES WONDERS! After that, I've been buying more red accessories, dress, shirts,etc. I can't see my life without red. I even started painting more with red. I officially don't hate it any more on me. It makes me instantly feel happy and energized now! It may be one of my favorites!

Other than red lipstick, I've really been into mid driffs, more along the lines of frilly feminine midriffs and wearing them with high waist jeans, showing a peek of skin at times...I've been releasing my inner Amber Rose(Kanye's beautiful girlfriend) mixed with 1950s Havana nights! Midriffs, full skirts, high waist jeans, scarves tied Cinderella/Tupac style, bright lip, and big hair.I think Amber Rose really started the red lipstick thing for me, and then after I did it, i felt like i could overcome anything bold taking. She is a fly chick that dominates the world without saying a word.

Since summer has started, I've been in love with white dresses-boho,wraps,preppy,etc. I love them all. I've really been feeling more frilly bohemian white dress and a red lip to top it off.I'm also big on denim,especially denim vests and dresses.They are soo nautical and 80s at the same time! I really adore high waist full mini skirts. They are soo flattering, so playful and so 50s havana. i love it!

Kisses& Cupcakes
Lesly

Hey!
Sorry i haven't been updating as much. School is pretty intense and by time i get on the computer I turn it right back off to go to sleep. My camera has been broken for the last month and when I get a new one, The Fashion Scavenger will change, A WHOLE LOT- from the layout, the main content, more advice, etc. Whenever I can make it to best buy out of my busy schedule, to get a new cam, I will start using it more for my blog and be more active. I won't say what I'm taking pics of yet, but it will be taken from my camera. I may even start being more active on Ebay so I could sell more stuff through my blog also.

Ill keep it posted!

<3 Lesly

KELIS!

First blog of 2009! Happy New Years! I'm already settled in Atlanta. It has been exactly a week since I moved here. I love it but not as much as New Orleans and New York, but it would be third on my list. There is soo much to do, and even for me, it's overwhelming. The people are beautiful and nice, some parts remind me of home, school is stressful in a good way, and I'm meeting new kids really fast! Tomorrow I'm going vintage shopping and checking out the Bodies Exhibit. I've been waiting to see that exhibit for the past year and I keep letting it slip my mind. Tomorrow will be the day!

Moving on.....

Everyday is Kelis day in my world.

I've been waiting to blog about Kelis for ages. If I could, I would write about her everyday. She is so adorable and not the typical female. She has tons of tattoos, demands respect from men, talented in singing, rapping and producing, and not to mention her die hard sense of fashion. She reminds me of a Brooklyn-esque Billie Holiday I would love to be her stylist in about a year or two! I cannot say whether I loved her natural long curly hair better or her short wavy pixie cut. They are both very cute. She is inspiring me as we read to cut all my hair off. BTW her Tasty album is one of my favorite albums, with some songs featuring Andre 3000 and of course, Nas. Even though Nas are in most of these pics, he stands out just as much. They are one fashionable gorgeous couple! All the pics I have ever seen, she is never wearing a bra. I wish i could be one of those chicks who have bra options. There is no way these Double D's are going outside without a bra, unless someone could tape me in? Here are some of my favorite looks I found from her.