Divine Loraine

 

Havent been sharing many of my outfits lately. Although the outfit that I am wearing in these pictures is one of my favorites. Although you can not see the pants, they are AWESOME! I got them over a yr ago for like 5 bucks and when I saw them in the store I just could not resist! They are blue with pin stripes on them that are multi-colored. The top that I am wearing is from Saks5 avenue, but from the SEVENTIES! I bought it from this free lance fashion designer who took all of her old grandparents colored shirts and fitted them, then sold them for ten dollars each! Another deal I just could not refuse. These pictures are taken at one of my favorite places in all of philadelphia! Once called the Divine Loraine, it was a succesfull hotel in North Philly around the 1980's, where the owner was holding Mexican girls captive and selling them into prostitution. Although a tragic story, the building remains a historical monument to me, and many other philidelphians. I sometimes like to explore this old building, running through out the old halls and peering out the old windows, hoping I can get a glimpse into the past!

EEEEEP THERE IS THAT BEAUTIFUL, MONSTROUS BUILDING I LOVE EVER SO MUCH! LET US ALL BASK IN THE GLORY OF THIS !!!

** GIVE AWAY UPDATE **
I know I have not posted any of the clothes yet, and I want to appreciate everyone who participated so far. Remember, the give away does not end untill friday soooo if you have not yet entered and you want too, you still have a few days left! I will be posting the pictures of the clothes tomorow, I promise I promise!!!!!!!! Thanks everyone, you guys rule/

** GIVE AWAY GIVE AWAY GIVE AWAY **

I mean, who doesn't love free stuff, right? Well, since my blog is doing so well within the first week it is up and running I am doing a clothes give away to give a big thank you to all my followers and commenters thus far! Of course, there are a few exceptions and rules in order to be qualified for this give away, but they are simple and easy and there are going to be MULTIPLE WINNERS!

 

WHY AM I DOING THIS?

Well, like I said earlier it is kind of like a thank you to my followers. But also because I just moved into a new apartment and I am just trying to get rid of some of the clothes that I am no longer interested in wearing anymore, so I might as well give it to some of my followers!

RULES RULES RULES RULES ~~*1. You must be following me!
2. You must comment on this post claiming that you are interested!
3. Advertise my blog in one of your blog posts so other readers are able to find my blog!
THATS IT; SIMPLE EASY AND FUN!

 

The give away is going to end THIS FRIDAY! That is February 3rd, i believe. There will be a first place, second place and third place. I will be posting the clothes that I will be giving away so as of now it is kind of a mystery, but don't worry they are going to be AWESOME pieces, mainly vintage. Each winner will be able to choose exactly which pieces they want so tomorow when I post what I am going to be giving away, comment on exactly what piece you want. THANK YOU!

80's Girl in a 2012 World

If you have not already been able to notice, I love the 80's! Not only would my hair fit perfectly within that time period, but my style never strays away from one simple theme: 80's culture. One of my favorite stores in Philly; Retrospect, is great because it looks as if someones 80yr old grandma threw up and out came all her old clothes from her fabulous closet. Not only is Retrospect a magical land filled with old vintage goodies, but it is also color coordinated. COLOR COORDINATED! Do you know how much easier that makes my life? Although my outfit that I wore today is not actually from Retrospect, I always keep it in mind when getting ready in the morning!

Blouse; Buffulo Exchange
Shorts: Buffulo Exchange
Tights: Urban
Creepers: ASK ME

I am doing a ton of packing today because tomorrow I will be moving. FUN! Although I love the new house I will be moving into, the idea of moving freaks me out considering I have moved about five times in the past year. Talk about a mind fucking head ache. Its almost three and I have not even STARTED to clean my room let alone pack all my shit up. Living in my parents house for the first 18 yrs of my life, we never moved, anywhere. Now, for the past 5 yrs I have been on my own I can not stick to one house or place.

Blue Velvet

I just can not think of a better title for this post, even though I am pretty sure  I have read at least ten blogs who have at one point or another used my title as one of their blog titles, oops oh well, deal with my unoriginality. Today I wore an entirely new outfit, and loved it. Probably one of my favorite outfits in a while. It was classy, but I never strayed away from my vintage style. Once again, sorry for my picture quality, I am working on saving for a nicer camera or at least trying to find my cord to my cannon point and shoot. This blouse that I am wearing is awesome! Not only do the buttons have their own unique style going on, but the shirt is a sheer blue with tiny stripes up and down with a black and gray shine to it! I am already imagining all the creative and wonderful things I can do with this. To top it off, this weekend when I was browsing Retrospect, I cam across this fabulous velvet long skirt that I am wearing. SO SOFT I TELL YOU IT IS SO SOFT! Also, wore my brand new creepers for the first time today with it so I basically just felt like a star! ( Get it, my creepers actually have stars on them. Wow, please, excuse my lame-ness)

 

Blouse/Skirt/Belt: Retrospect
Garter Tights: Urban
Creepers: Amazon

Please, don't mind all my hair. It is all natural by the way, and although sometimes I just can not stand dealing with it, my relationship with my hair is normally pretty good. Plus, I have to admit, it is extremely rare to find someone with the same extent of curls as mine. BTW my blog is only 4 days old but people are already commenting on it and I just want to say THANKS! A WHOLE LOT! I am pretty new to the blogging world, and I just really can not thank you guys enough. Feedback is always awesome!