The Urban Fashion Gal

Spring Wish List

2012-03-13T17:58:00.001-07:00

I've had this photo on my computer for a while, it's a piece by a designer on Etsy. I love the juxtaposition of the simple cord with the rhinestones, very modern.

I saw these pants in the lastest Teen Vogue and immediately tracked them down: erinfetherston.com for $395. I don't know if I should splurge on one thing I love or just constantly buy the lastest trends from H&M and Urban Outfitters (every fashionista's conundrum). But one thing's for sure, these are a masterpiece that can't be found at regular stores.

Loafers are my latest obsession. The UNIF Hellraisers and these Senso's from Solestruck are my favorites.

The Style Stalker leggings are back in stock at Nasty Gal. They're a masterpiece but not very spring friendly. Plus they're $192 which is crazy for material that is sure to deteriorate after a few washes.

Love this top from Nasty Gal. It has purple and mint, two lovely colors for spring (kelly green being my other favorite color).

I've been obsessed with these Prada sunglasses for ages, and I might just buy them soon. I love them in white because it goes with the whole "I'm lounging in the Bahamas (or wherever rich ladies go on vacation) with my all white, extremely expensive resort wear" persona.

Lastly, this sign for my college dorm. Oh so trendy.

P.S. I turned off the commenting functionality because I feel like bloggers just comment on other blogs to get followers and I don't want that to be the reason you comment.

Metallic/Color

2012-03-12T19:46:00.001-07:00

This outfit was inspired by Ivania from Love-Aesthetics, though she probably would've refrained from wearing this necklace. I bought this top on Saturday and yesterday I took a look at her blog, and she was wearing a similar one. Metallic is big at the moment and I was tempted to buy the matching pants, but decided it was over kill. I did buy two monochromatic outfits though which I'm excited to share on the blog. These pants remind me of the American Apparel riding pants but instead of some spandex blend, these are pleater. They're more comfortable than the red pleather ones I own from Urban Outfitters but nonetheless, they are a pain in the ass (figuratively). I stole these heels from my sister's closet. They've made an appearance here before. They have absolutely no platform which is right on trend but blister inducing.

top, pants, necklace, h&m; heels, prada

Knot Skirt

2012-03-01T16:35:00.001-08:00

Decided I was super bored of my maxi skirt so I added a random knot, kind of like Whitney Port's skirt at the Never Say Never premiere. sweater, heels, uo; socks, asos; skirt, nordstrom

Neon Twiggy

2012-02-27T16:15:00.001-08:00

I haven't really hopped onto the whole neon bandwagon yet. I'm not really a fan because neon colors don't look too great with my skin tone but I fell in love with this skirt. It reminds me of something Twiggy would model. And even though it's from Forever 21, it's not like I'll be wearing it constantly anyways. I can actually already tell the quality is deteriorating after one day.

Bright colors with a shirt that says "go to hell," just for fun. Usually I'll add heels with an outfit for the blog but this is exactly what I wore to school today. I've been getting lazy and posting mirror pictures on Instagram in the morning.

top, karmaloop; skirt, tights, f21; socks, asos; necklace, filthy magic

Instagram

2012-02-18T18:09:00.000-08:00

Follow me: theurbanfashiongal! I post what I'm wearing pretty much everyday. If you don't have an iPhone you can still see my photos on Webstagram.

The Woman in Black

2012-02-05T14:34:00.000-08:00

According to this month's edition of Harper's Bazaar, neon, all black outfits, and platforms are out. I never really read fashion magazines because of this. I like the things I like and I don't care if I'm not on trend all the time. On a less serious note, I saw the Woman in Black last night. Full of jump scares and had a disappointing story just like every other horror movie these days.

I had been wanting this shirt from UNIF for a while. I hate buying individual pieces that are expensive especially when I know I won't wear it too much but this shirt's just way too cool.

To balance out the gothic-ness I wore lace trimmed socks, a strawberry hair clip, and glittery bracelets.

top, unif; skirt, uo; socks, american apparel; chain, filthymagic.com; platforms, solestruck

P.S. Does anyone know why my photos look super blurry but then when I click on them they're clear?

How to Style a Black Milk Clothing Skirt

2012-01-31T18:29:00.000-08:00

Here's how I would style the skirt. I like how you can wear punk and girly pieces with it. I chose both here with the Doc Martens and the lace.

The skirt is so beautiful in person, the material is great and the colors are really bright.

top, uo; vest, f21; tight, american apparel, socks, asos; necklace, topshop

This picture is from Madame Julietta's Facebook page: MAFFASHION. This photo made me want to buy the Cathedral skirt from Black Milk so I decided to recreate this look myself.

Definitely bought the wrong size but since I live in the US I didn't want to wait another month to get a different size. I bought a small but these run small, so I'd recommend sizing up.

(P.S. tried experimenting with no flash but I totally hate these photos so I'm going back to my usual settings)

top, uo; necklace, asos

2012-01-30T17:26:00.000-08:00

I'm actually doing on outfit of the day post. If you follow me on Instagram, ya'll see these all the time.

I love tea length skirts. This outfit is pretty bizarre with the geometric shapes and cat eyes. The shirt says "kill" since it's by Kill Brand but I chose to cover up that part since I'm not too into logos.

Totally obsessed with this skinny leopard belt. It dresses up every skirt.

top, plndr; skirt, jacket, uo; socks, belt, asos; chain, filthy magic; shoes, mia

Saturday Nights

2012-01-29T13:44:00.000-08:00

This is a quintessential going out outfit for me. Something chic and classy put with a punk edge. Yesterday I had this epiphany that I really don't like structured blog posts, YouTube videos, etc. I post when I feel inspired and that may not be every week or sometimes it might be five times in one week. I get that that isn't professional but that's precisely why I started my own personal blog.

As you can tell I still love mesh. I'm on the lookout for something like this but in white so I can attempt to channel Givenchy A/W 2011. I would live in that collection if I could. I'd wear it everywhere, school, the gym, etc...

Yay for awkward facial expressions! My sister likes to see if she can make me laugh while taking photos of me. Oh and I decided to do the stereotypical blogger jacket pose with it thrown over my shoulders. Pretty awkward and uncomfortable if you ask me!

dress, motel from plndr; skirt, uo; platforms, jeffrey campbell; bow, american apparel; bracelet, clutch, earring, asos

Mesh

2012-01-23T15:51:00.000-08:00

Bought this dress from asos in anticipation it would come with a slip. Well it didn't so I layered a velvet mini underneath. I could've worn one of the black slips I already have, but these textures look way cooler. I like how theres a slit on the side of the dress that lets the emerald peak through.

Bare upper midriff: I <3 it. Unfortunately, I have no idea where I could go to wear an outfit like this. I pretty much live in a hick town so this is as far as I can take playing dress up--my dining room. Girl's night in the movies consists of getting all dressed up but my girl's nights entail watching Ryan Gosling and Taylor Lautner movies in the comfort of my home in my Columbia sweatshirt and j.crew sweat pants. Sweat pants you say?! I own one pair, but lets keep that on the DL, I have a rep to maintain as TUFG.

I've been wearing the heck out of this fur collar because not only does it provide ample warmth, it gives outfits just enough amount of edge with its cranberry-wine color.

dress, clutch, claw ring, asos; skirt, tights, american apparel; collar, karmaloop; heels, jc; earrings, f21; cat ring, the lovely tea spoon on etsy, nail ring, ebay

Gradient Lip Tutorial

2012-01-18T17:18:00.000-08:00

I did a Gareth Pugh inspired lip tutorial a little while back but it was muted for everyday wear. I guess it wasn't what some of you expected so here is my take on the actual Gareth Pugh MAC ad.

1. Line: Line your lips with MAC's Fluidline in "Blacktrack" with a liner brush (MAC 209). Keep the line pretty thick around the corners. I used a gel liner because it stays darker and doesn't budge compared to a pencil.
2. Fill: Fill in the remaining area with Revlon's "Va Va Violet" on the bottom lip and MAC's "Viva Glam Lady Gaga" on top. Any violet and bright pink opaque lipsticks can be substituted. Rub lips together to blend the color.
3. Gloss: To add some more drama, top this look off with MAC's Dazzleglass in "Sugarrimmed". I concentrated this in the middle of the bottom and top lips to attract light and make the lips look fuller.

DIY Neon Necklace

2012-01-15T15:12:00.000-08:00

Neon necklaces are my favorite trend as of late. But all of these necklaces range in the thousands price range so I decided to find an old necklace and DIY. All you need is some neon polish.

Of course, mine is not nearly as awesome but it was fun to experiment. I'll probably go out and buy a better necklace and maybe use fewer colors.

3 Different Ways to Wear a Slit Maxi Skirt: Classic, Punk, & Casual

2012-01-09T15:49:00.000-08:00

Skirts with really high slits can go from tasteful to raunchy really quick. With a few accessories here's how to avoid that.

Minimalistic black and white look: classic. I love this slit with sheer black tights, it adds visual interest while keeping the color palette simple.

(top, h&m; skirt, asos; necklace, filthy magic; heels, gee wawa; tights, nordstrom)

Juxtaposing pink and red: punk. I've liked this color combination ever since Blair's red and pink ensemble when she went to wait for Chuck at the top of the Empire State building a while back on Gossip Girl.

(turtleneck, heels, plndr; top, uo; ring, f21)

Sweater and oxfords: casual. Throwing on a loose sweater and switching into flats pretty much makes everything casual. The thin toque necklace brings out the gold on the belt buckle. (You know how much I love hardware!)

(sweater, bcbg; top, uo; ear cuff, etsy; oxfords, steve madden; necklace, ebay; belt, asos)

Tryin' out this new 'do. What do you think?

Easy Galaxy Nails Tutorial

2012-01-08T15:44:00.000-08:00

Winter Lady

2011-12-30T23:33:00.000-08:00

Found these photos from a couple of weeks ago on my camera. I'll go days wearing black and gray and then I'll get bored of it and leave my house looking like a lollipop.

I've been totally slacking in the blogging/youtube world this break, my apologies. But Im on this crazy allergy elimination diet, crazy caffeine with drawls, exhaustion, etc. This has given me the opportunity to watch a ton of movies and my top two are: The Art of Getting By and Another Earth. Definitely my new favorite movies.
On the books scene, I just got "Looking For Alaska," "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children," "It's Kind of a Funny Story," and "Clean." Yes, this is how I will be spending the remainder of my break.

My Make Up:

This is precisely how I do my eyeliner:

top, unif; fur, evil twin; tights, american apparel; skirt, necklace asos
video: top, motel rocks; earrings, uo

Necessary Neon

2011-12-24T18:42:00.000-08:00

(jcrew.com)

(nastygal.com)

(kirnazabete.com)

(shopbop.com)

Spring needs to come faster.

Amerrickan

2011-12-22T12:31:00.000-08:00

Outfit of the day in GIF form.

Finals week is almost over but tomorrow's the hardest day of all; wish me luck!

New videos coming up during winter break.

top, kill brand; skirt, insight; tights, american apparel; belt, asos

Joy

2011-12-10T19:56:00.001-08:00

Tried to channel my inner hippie but I'm so over the feathers and the dream catchers, theyre so played out.

Bought these JC Hologram's during Solestruck's Black Friday sale. They're so versatile and I pretty much stared at them for a good two minutes when I first opened the box. (Black Friday Shoe Haul video)

Loop-de-Loop Carousel glitter gloss from Lime Crime: I love the color but Ill be honest, I absolutely hate lip gloss so Ill probably only be using these for blog posts.

Gold torque necklace from Topshop. Shipping took forever and a day and it came broken but yay for super glue!

My mom bought these pants from India. The workmanship is so intricate.

Finals are next week.

Almost done with college applications.

So. Burnt. Out.

top, tank, nordstrom; turband, cuff, asos; wedges, jeffrey campbell

Black Out

2011-12-10T19:38:00.001-08:00

I've been deeply drawn to black and dark hues of purple lately for no distinguishable reason.

Pseudo-Jeffrey Campbell night walker. Kaleidoscope lip gloss from Lime Crime.

top, evil twin; skirt, necklace, asos; bag, tarnish; heels, sam edelman

I was asked about the trends at the moment, and this is my take.

Cyber Monday/Black Friday Shoe Haul

2011-12-05T17:56:00.001-08:00

Transition to Winter

2011-12-01T18:43:00.001-08:00

Transitioning pieces from warmer to colder weather is one way fashionistas stay stylish for less. Layering is key; accessorizing keeps the outfit on trend.

WARM: Higher neck tanks keep a slit skirt in good taste. To make this outfit not so secretary-ish, I added a leopard print belt and a torque necklace. Kitten heels are the perfect shoe for this skirt. Avoid wearing boots or oxfords since they will shorten the leg. Since there are already two accessories, I didn't wear a bracelet or ring. I absolutely love kelly green for spring.

top, skirt, belt, asos; necklace, ebay; heels, valentino c/o my sister's closet

BREEZY: The only pieces necessary for the transition to this stage is a small blazer and a fur collar. This off white blazer adds freshness to the outfit.

blazer, free people; collar, asos

CHILLY: Throw on a parka and some tights. I chose a pain black tight to bring attention to the shoe's detailing. Also, the parka is super busy so the rest of the outfit needed to be tame.

parka, dolce vita; tights, nordstrom

COLD: Threw on a maxi coat. My mom has one like this--from the 90s.

coat, bb dakota

Side note: Do you like my new garment rack? Totally helped with the organization in my closet!

Another side note: I've been posting videos on YouTube this week. A got a ton of comments asking for more outfit of the day videos so I'll be doing those from time to time. Check 'em out here.

Outfit of the Day: 11/30/11

2011-11-30T16:49:00.001-08:00

Gareth Pugh Gradient Lip Tutorial

2011-11-28T18:59:00.001-08:00

Cropped Flares

2011-11-19T14:53:00.001-08:00

Cropped flares are great because you dont have to wear them with wedges or heels.

I dont know if Im feeling the whole half turban half beanie thing I have going on, it doesnt really fit correctly because the material is too thick. I picked up this sweater on sale at Zara for $20. I was immediately attracted to it because it reminded me of Beetlejuice. (I ordered the Beetlejuice collection from Models Own about three weeks ago and Im still waiting for it to get here.)

These platform moto ankle boots are super versatile.

Dip dyed my hair gray! We added a lilac dye too but my hair didnt pick up the color. If youre a brunette like me, I definitely recommend going to a professional to dip dye your hair. Working with an extensive amount of bleach by yourself is very risky.

sweater, zara; pants, asos; turban, uo; necklace, f21

These cropped flares are at ASOS for about $25 right now. They can be paired with just about anything but my favorite tops this winter are boxy sweaters. Theyre super effortless and comfortable. They also look good on all body types.

Ive also been into hardware for a while now. Im still on the look out for a neck cuff/collar but Nelly is the only place that makes them. Im sure stores in the US will catch on soon enough!

I love the Steve Madden "Madee". I recall there being a studded, black leather one but I guess it's out of stock. The leopard and royal blue ones add a pop of color to these overall simple looks.

The JC Lita Rant

2011-11-14T20:03:00.001-08:00

I've had mixed views on Litas 'til recently when I took a stance. The shoe itself, is completely impractical with its 5 inch, clunky heel. They're about as heavy as my dumbbells. So if you're in the mood for a face plant, by all means, go for it!

Secondly, girls think that they are extremely fashionable just because they own a pair of Litas. Throwing on a pair of skinnies, a tunic, some Litas, and your hair in a bun does not make you trendy...Or worse, they have Litas in eight different colors. What irritates me is the fact that JC used to be such a unique brand. I loved knowing that I could buy a pair of unique masterpieces and no one would really know (minus fashion fanatics) what brand they are. And with the Lita, JC's popularity has sky rocketed and one has a slight acknowledgment with other girls like, "Yeah, I bought these for $160." This relates with Louboutin's and other designer doodads but lets not get into that. I like it when designers are discreet with their insignias. You don't need to be a walking advertisement. Did Bebe or Juicy pay you to wear their logos across your chest and gluteus maximus? I think not.

Wear what makes you happy. In a sense, clothing is self expression. You can tell a lot about someone by the way they dress. Dress how you would like to be portrayed to the world.
Well, I am done taking out my frustration. I don't know if this rant stemmed from my sheer hatred of writing college app personal statements or intense dislike of Litas...

P.S. I have been shielding my personal opinion for far too long, I am going to start being blunt. So get ready to be offended.

Boxy Sweaters and Mermaid Cuts

2011-11-09T19:42:00.000-08:00

The title says it all, that's what I'm into at the moment.

sweater, skirt, boots, uo (clearly, Im kind of obsessed); bracelet, asos; necklace, f21; ring, ebay; lipstick mac "film noire"

If a Pegasus and a Unicorn Had a Baby...

2011-10-30T11:32:00.000-07:00

This would be my Halloween costume! Pegasus-unicorn.

Follow me on Instagram: theurbanfashiongal.

Happy 2nd Birthday TUFG!

2011-10-27T20:45:00.000-07:00

It was my blog's second birthday yesterday and I totally forgot! As you know, I'm a senior in high school and I've been extremely overwhelmed with college apps, the SAT, and SAT II's. But Im almost done; I'll be back soon!
xoxo,
TUFG

Bleeding Chanel

2011-10-21T15:29:00.000-07:00

If you follow me on Instagram, you probably know I was searching for a bleeding Chanel shirt. I found one last week on Melrose Ave., yay!

Creepers and lace socks, totally punk.

corduroys, uo; jacket, ae; cuff, asos

I Would Do Anything For You

2011-10-18T18:02:00.000-07:00

Turtle necks: on trend and oh so cozy.

Love this sweater. I like the whole Missoni sweater ordeal but that's definitely over played. This is my version of the mixed color printed sweaters. I like how its over sized and boxy, reminds me of something the Olsen twins would wear.

Paired it with an effortless, maroon skirt that plays off the red in the sweater. Hi-low hems are the love of my life.

Wish I had a Nelly neck cuff but I settled for this necklace!

turtleneck, h&m; sweater, skirt, some shop on melrose; socks, asos; boots, sister's; armor ring, some eBay shop

(Am I really not wearing anything from UO?! Surprising.)

A Little Flare

2011-10-11T17:07:00.000-07:00

I'm obsessed with these new corduroys. I've been wearing them nonstop. Definitely my favorite fall piece. They were a splurge, but so worth it.

I recently ordered a neutral wedge to pair with em, but for now Ive been wearing kitten heels.

I feel like I should be listening to Michael Buble and sipping a pumpkin spice latte in a cottage some place obscure.

top, h&m; sweater, f21; flare corduroys, kitten heel, uo

October Haze

2011-10-06T14:24:00.000-07:00

October haze. Burnt orange. Apple cider. Falling leaves.

I want to wear dark lipstick, creepers, and get ten more ear piercings this fall. The last one isn't about to happen though.

I love eBay rings.

Hairstyle inspired by Serena's during the season premiere of Gossip Girl.

skirt, top, belt, uo; bracelet, asos; biker shorts, h&m

Turtlenecks and Pinafores

2011-10-03T15:45:00.000-07:00

I was inspired by j.crew's latest catalogue. I now want to play dress up in peach turtle necks, camel colored pinafores, and dark brown mary-janes with tights. Goin' old school bro.

Fallin'

2011-10-03T12:00:00.000-07:00

I'm waiting on that fall weather

Pretty toned down look minus the orange striped socks.

I love the weird looks I get from my neighbors while taking photos of myself.

I'm in love with bolo ties as of late.

(closer view of my bolo tie)

top, nordstrom; skirt, self-made; belt, anthropologie; socks, sister's; clogs, dolce vita; sweater, uo; bolo tie, asos

Metal

2011-10-01T16:35:00.000-07:00

I'm really into this metal nail trend. I don't know where to find adjustable ones; I bought this one on eBay. I got it from some seller in Hong Kong. This one isn't adjustable and I only bought one. My nails don't grow long enough to make them almond shaped but you could also do that and then get your nails "foiled," at a salon.

I wish I could find these! I saw this photo on Tumblr.

Ear cuff obsession. I love the look of mixed metal cuffs. If only they were all real piercings.

Heat Stroke

2011-09-19T16:49:00.000-07:00

This picture was an accident. I set the timer on 2 seconds instead of 10 but it shows my earrings pretty well. I love tassels. Ive seen dip dyed blue, tassel earrings on a runway before; I dont recall which one. If I find longer tassel earrings, Ill definitely DIY those.

I am wearing a fleece poncho in 100 degree weather. Thats commitment. I always try to dress a season ahead. This poncho is borderline snuggie. It's so comfortable and you gotta love that Native American vibe. I let this be the centerpiece of my outfit today.

I bought this poncho last winter and I just saw it at Urban Outfitters. UO's retailers totally stole this from asos.

I paired this poncho with a short, leather skirt so I wouldnt get heat stroke. And a distressed sweater with a metallic tube top underneath. Muted tones!

top, material girl for macy's; socks, uo; skirt, f21; tube top, h&m; tassel earrings, bracelet, poncho, asos

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Autumn Tones

2011-09-10T20:54:00.000-07:00

Elizabethan, gothic inspired outfit. I like the whole bustier look. I had said I really wanted the emerald accordion skirt from American Apparel; this one's my sister's.

Pixlr is my new favorite editor (not including Photoshop). To go with the muted, autumn palette, I added the glamor glow filter and messed around with layers.

We had our first thunderstorm yesterday. I'm ready for fall!

top, uo; vest, nordstrom; skirt, american apparel; espadrilles, h&m

NYFW Spring '12 RTW

2011-09-09T16:53:00.000-07:00

Justification of my blue lipstick...

Richard Love Chai. Never heard of him before but he has some awesome pieces. But others, kind of look like bad vacay wear.

Awesome cut outs and the hot pant isn't going anywhere next season, but the hat is out of place in my opinion.

Cranberry lips, fab.

Sachin + Babi...I automatically like them because theyre Indian...just kidding! I love the clean, muted color palette and structure.

This reminds me of something I would see at COS. But Sachin + Babi is way more accessible.

This look is classic. Door knocker earrings would complete the outfit.

Imitation of Christ. I'm so impressed. Slightly disheveled with extremely intricate detailing.

Half a blazer...who does that?! So awesome.

I love the "flap" at her hips. Definitely not flattering on girls that aren't stick skinny, but a very cool concept.

I wasn't too impressed with Rebecca Taylor and Nicholas K took a cop out with an all white collection. White for spring is so over done. Jason Wu, the collection was too safe; risks should've been taken. I liked the use of lime green though; I feel like that'll be a big color this spring.

Emerald and Off White

2011-09-09T16:27:00.000-07:00

New favorite colors. I need short, white boots ASAP. And this accordion skirt from American Apparel. It flows so beautifully. Emerald is such a rich, luxe color.

Chinchillin'

2011-09-08T21:45:00.000-07:00

Harness belt! Im in love with this thing. Ive worn it 3 times in the past week...I never wear anything that often. It works with all the loose tops that I didnt wear.

Strawberry clip and antichrist earring in the same outfit/photo...ironic, yes?

D'Lilac & Chinchilla

I just bought Chinchilla from the new Lip Noire collection but Im slightly disappointed since it bears an extreme resemblance to D'Lilac. I wish it didn't have those lavender undertones.

Creepers revival! These things were slightly uncomfortable at first but as the day went on, they got more bearable. I wanted suede ones but settled for leather because absolutely everyone is out of Demonia creepers. I found these TUK's at Endless and the same ones were sold out in almost every size at Need Supply Co. and they were also twenty dollars more expensive.

I went for a slightly goth look today. Ive been defining my style and that includes staying away from the word "hipster". The hippie/gypsy style is extremely mainstream at the moment and my focus has always been staying away from what everyone is wearing so Ill be experimenting a lot in the near future.

I love this top because its so extremely versatile. I definitely need to add more useful pieces in my wardrobe.

Champagne polish, OPI shatter, then Essie Matte About You.

metallic tube top, h&m; top, nasty gal; skirt, asos; socks, american apparel; creepers, endless; clip, uo

P.S. Finding durable high waisted denim cut offs that arent extremely short under $100 is nearly impossible.
P.P.S. I wish I lived in a big city so I couldve been a part of FNO today.

Back to School Inspiration

2011-09-07T16:20:00.000-07:00

While browsing through Rookie Mag, I came across a post about back to school style. I realized I haven't done a post like this even though I'm well into my second month back to school. You should definitely check out that online magazine; Tavi's doing a great job!

Sony HX-100V; I'm so in love. This camera is perfect for a beginner who knows nothing about DSLRs *cough*....me. I like how I don't have to change the lens out or deal with IOS, whatever that is. I'm definitely a camera noob. Hopefully later in life I'll have time to become properly acquainted with DSLRs.

This isn't your average back to school outfit. I threw a vintage twist with the cream lace and pearl collar. The skirt looks like a wanna-be Hermes scarf effortlessly wrapped around my waist, which I love.

Oversized bow and lace socks, total school uniform. I used to dread my uniform in elementary and middle school and now I wish I saved those skirts.

top, socks, tank, necklace, uo; skirt, zara; shoes, steve madden; bow, american apparel; bag, oryany

This is a quintessential back to school outfit. Go for a maxi plaid skirt, tea length, or knee length. Throw on a peter pan collar button down with a neutral toned slouchy sweater to be effortlessly chic. The 50s bowling style shoes are perfect for this look. The burgundy velvet bow is absolutely necessary and brings out the striping in the skirt. Last but not least, chunky knit or lace frill socks and you're ready for class! (top, topshop; skirt, asos; sweater, uo; bow, american apparel; shoes, romwe)

Whimsical

2011-09-04T17:19:00.000-07:00

This geometric print skirt is such a unique, fun piece. The net slits in the skirt go with the whole shape theme in this outfit.

This hat makes the outfit fun! It's very Alice in Wonderland in my opinion.

Im on a roll with my outfit posting lately! Oh and I really cannot wait til my camera gets here.

bodycon, skirt, socks, kitten heel, uo; hat, asos; necklace, f21

Soon We'll Be Found

2011-09-03T23:55:00.000-07:00

Asymmetrical dress worn as a top tucked into bleached shorts. I bought these from Etsy in order to stud them since the Native Heart shorts didnt work out so well. I decided to wear them a few times before studding them. Theyre super comfortable but again, fell apart. I have really bad luck with bleached denim.

Im starting to bore myself with my muted color palette. Ill need to post a fun look sometime soon.

I really love these from kaleidoscopeeyesvtg on Etsy but Im not sure about the fit and theyre nonreturnable so I dont want to waste $65. They look totally awesome though! I feel like a dying DIY is in my future.

top, bracelet, asos; shorts, etsy; boots, mia

P.S. Just ordered the Sony DSC-HX100v Ive been wanting for a while. Im so excited!

Nelly.com

2011-09-02T18:41:00.000-07:00

I absolutely love this necklace but I dont live in Sweden, Germany, or France. My readers: if you live in one of those countries, you should totally buy this and sell it to me through eBay! I cant find anything like it anywhere else.

Cheat

2011-09-02T17:51:00.000-07:00

I decided to go for a mature, classy look for once. Ive been obsessed with hardware as of late. This look was inspired by Ivania Carpio of Love Aesthetics. Her style is a breath of fresh air. I wish I could dye my hair gray like hers.

This body chain broke about 10 minutes before I took these photos. I was putting my bag on, cross body style and it got stuck and broke. I tied the loose ends together for these photos. Moral of the story: dont buy cheap body chains. Love this gladiator style bracelet.

This dress is so comfortable and is carefree yet polished.

I have no idea what this type of heel is called but I absolutely love it! These shoes were not made for walking around SF though.

slip, h&m; dress, body chain, bracelet, heels, asos; bag, oryany

Senior Citizen

2011-08-21T18:13:00.000-07:00

Totally did not realize how messed up the lighting was, so excuse the crappy photo quality.

Senior citizen spirit day. Did not plan on blogging this outfit but I ended up liking it. Reminds me of something Tavi would wear. Not that anything I create could even come close to her awesomeness.

Dip dyed denim: HUGE runway trend last season.

These glasses remind me of the murderer's from The Lovely Bones. Creepy.

Temporary gray hair spray: it's been eight washes and it still hasnt come out 100%. I really wish I could dye my hair gray, like this, but my parents would sort of kill me.

This was a denim jacket from the 90's that belonged to my sister. I cut off the sleeves, dipped it in bleach and water for 30 minutes, then sewed on little cat toys. I used senior citizen day as an excuse to wear it but Im going to be wearing it otherwise.

dress, belt, vintage; skirt, f21; kitten heel, uo; socks, dad's

P.S. Im obsessed with dubstep now.

P.S.S. Follow me on Tumblr: theurbanfashiongal.tumblr.com; Ill be posting random photos/thoughts/etc.

Bedazzled

2011-08-20T11:09:00.000-07:00

This is the skirt I was wearing in the outfit post that got deleted from my camera. I love its shape, and the print makes it slightly casual.

Girly socks juxtaposed with motorcycle boots.

Majestic pegasus. Made this with an iron on.

Gotta love detached collars.

Bedazzled bra. Took me about 4 hours to make but it was SO worth it. Should I sell them on Etsy?

skirt, asos; socks, american apparel; boots, stole from my sister; collar, romwe; vest, nordstrom

Misikko: Hana Flat Iron Review

2011-08-14T23:26:00.000-07:00

A little while ago Misikko sent me a hair straightener to do a review on. In addition to this review, I would just like to comment that the presentation was absolutely fantastic! The straightener was sent within a few days in a cute box with a bunch of bows and little flowers.

Misikko sent me a 1.5" Hana hair straightener. I actually had never heard of Hana before. This straightener is my new favorite. I've tried many out including Hot Tools, gHd, Chi, and a few others. This is by far the best one yet. The temperature settings range from 140 degrees Fahrenheit to 450. I usually keep mine at 370. If you have finer hair, I'd recommend going down a few notches and similarly, if you have thicker, curly hair Id recommend going up to 450. This is a great feature because most people don't really want to fry their hair!

The size of this straightener is very convenient. 1" straighteners elongate the process too much, while 2" ones make it hard to get the smaller pieces. It also has great grip on the hair making it easier to slow down and straighten the piece in one swipe. Going over the hair only damages it.

I would definitely recommend this ceramic flat iron to every hair type out there. I was sent this product, but I would never recommend something I wasn't completely in love with. Head over to Misikko and pick one up today!

P.S. their Hana Shine Shield Thermal Protectant is awesome as well! Apply a few drops before straightening to protect your hair.

Sharon!

2011-08-13T10:32:00.000-07:00

Ozzy look. Plaid, tiger, studs; bad ass.

Round glasses from American Apparel, the lenses were sent kind of scratched but I didnt want to go through the return process so I kept them, they look kind of vintage.

Short booties I stole from my sister. I bought this plaid shirt from Urban Outfitter's men's section. They have better plaid. I bought a size small but it's still over sized which I love. Super dynamic piece.

The shorts on the left are the first pair I bought. I put them on and they ripped in many areas. Probably because the fabric became weak from the bleach. The second pair looked like a diaper pretty much and was way too short to wear to school without tights. They werent even completely bleached, the bottom half has a tint of blue. And Native Heart's return policy sucks. If you want shorts like these, Id recommend making them yourself. When bleaching, add vinegar. And buy studs from studsandspikes.com.

On the other leg it completely ripped, but I sewed it back together.

This earring is from Adri Law on Etsy. I only have good things to say about her. I received the earring four days after I placed the order and it was only $11. She has a bunch of different colors.

These bracelets are from John's Incredible Pizza and one is from a goody bag from a birthday party.

top, f21; plaid shirt, uo; shorts, native heart; booties, franco sarto

Oktoberfest

2011-08-06T14:32:00.000-07:00

I feel like I belong at Oktoberfest with this fall inspired outfit.

This is another one of my headdresses. The muted color palette goes hand in hand with fall and the bright flowers are the center of attention.

Not going to lie, this feather earring really hurts after a while!

I cannot even tell you how much I love this crochet skirt. I paired it with a black body con skirt underneath. Body con skirts are super versatile and useful, they can go under all of your sheer maxi's.

This year, Im in journalism and Im trying to convince my teacher to let me have a fashion section in the newspaper. Im pretty excited about that!

top, romwe; skirt, nasty gal; body con, tank, nordstrom; belt, j.crew; boots, steve madden

Galactic

2011-08-05T22:12:00.000-07:00

I've been getting into wearing my hair straight a lot lately; Im kind of over the unruly vibe of my old hair style.

I've been in love with these shoes for months! My sister finally bought them-in two colors.

Im obsessed with the galactic, nebula print. This top is from Romwe. This store is fantastic and the quality of their clothing is great. The only downside is that their shipping takes about four weeks.

School started on Monday. 290 days until graduation.

kitten heels, valentino; top, romwe; slip, h&m; skirt, nordstorm; earrings, the bay; crossbody, marc jacobs

Tears Dry on Their Own

2011-07-29T13:51:00.000-07:00

Floral headdress making=my new favorite thing to do, no joke. I've made three and one headband.

I went for an overall dark, raw look with this outfit.

This chain mail dress isn't connected to the slip so it's very versatile and you can layer it over anything.

D'lilac lipstick from Lime Crime with gold MAC pigments.

Cross=blasphemy. Nail polish fast.

slip, h&m; chain mail dress, shopakira.com; ring, f21

La-Di-Da

2011-07-22T18:15:00.000-07:00

Lace, patriotism, stripes=my summer uniform. Mocha coconut frappe<3

These plastic heart shaped glasses remind me of going to Chuckee Cheese's as a kid.

The short slip under the lace maxi gives it a more hip look rather than having a long slip underneath.

This floppy hat just screams summer and adds enough drama to throw this outfit over the top!

These photos remind me of that shoot on America's Next Top Model where they experimented with lace, shadows, and lighting.

My sister told me to give her credit for being my photographer so, HERE'S YOUR CREDIT. Love ya<3

Follow me on Instagram!

top, f21; skirt, sunglasses, earrings, hat, clip, uo; shoes, prada spring '11

Find Me to Forgive

2011-07-19T15:02:00.000-07:00

This is my new Oryany bag for school, I bought it at the Nordstrom Anniversary sale and Im absolutely in love with it!

I mixed some elements of fall and summer here with the dark hat and bustier paired with the flats and floral maxi.

To bring out my "inner rocker" I went with a studded denim vest and not so ordinary blue lipstick.

I cant believe summers almost over. This year is going to be nuts, college applications? Im just a kid.

top, bandeau, material girl; vest, h&m; skirt, asos; bag, oryany; feather earring, uo; hat, american apparel; shoes, f21; lipstick, "no she didnt" lime crime

Update

2011-07-14T13:12:00.000-07:00

My sister: dress, anthropologie; heels, prada spring '11; bag, chanel

My Groovies<3 paired with this long sleeve sequins piece. My new addiction: this feather earring. Lilac lips, I like how there isnt a red undertone like in most purple lipsticks.

earring, uo; shoes, jc; dress, bcbg; clutch, gift; lipstick, lime crime

This is Bipasha Basu in Sabyasachi, my favorite Indian designer. This is from the Iifa awards fashion show. Like I said, I had photos but my camera broke, so this is just from the internet. I like how Sabyasachi mixes elements of "common" Indian clothing and high end pieces to create masterpieces like this. The workmanship is absolutely fantastic.

Im obsessed with the Diptic app!

I absolutely love Lime Crime. Tangerine lips are totally in and this blue lipstick is just fantastic.

strawberry clip, floppy hat, uo

Fourth of July! Catpaint, new favorite app.

top, nasty gal; tights, uo; sequins black shorts, f21

Stupid magic candles! Haha.

Watch the Waves

2011-07-14T12:42:00.000-07:00

This outfit is from my trip to Toronto last month. If you follow me on Twitter you probably saw me complaining about how my stupid Nikon deleted my photos. This outfit post is from my sister's camera. So after corrupting my SD card, I lost the darn camera. FAIL. I had tons of great photos on it too.

Crochet mid length skirt, great for summer. I layered it with leggings because it was pretty stormy in Toronto. Otherwise, high waisted denim shorts.

I was in Toronto for the Iifa awards and it seemed like a ton of the Bollywood actors and actresses had red lipstick on. Oh and I had fantastic photos from the Iifa fashion show....on my camera. Wahhh! Since Im in the market for a new camera, I want to buy an SLR, any pointers?

Peacock headband.

top, headband, belt, uo; jacket, vintage; leggings, f21; necklace, bcbg

Bonne Anniversaire a Moi

2011-07-09T23:53:00.000-07:00

Tiger kaftan. Party hat. The big one seven.

Love love love this new feather earring even though it weighs my ear down a bunch.

Lime crime "Cosmopop" lips. Love that tangerine lip trend.

Yes, I wore this party hat all day long. We went to John's Incredible Pizza tonight, it was a fantastic evening.

dress, minkpink; heels, miu miu; earring, uo; giraffe ring, the bay

Photoshoot

2011-06-20T19:48:00.000-07:00

These are some photos from a shoot I did last week. The location was an abandoned building turned haunted house. Gnarly.

top, nordstrom; necklace, some boutique in Soho; skirt, uo; sandals, boutique 9

M.I.A.

2011-06-17T19:23:00.000-07:00

My M.I.A. tendencies are going to stop. IM BACK!

Studded vest, turtles belt, feather necklace. Hints of gold.

Extreme cat eye sunglasses.

Pop of color.

OPI Shatter, I love it! I tried the gold out on my ring finger in this photo. This shell ring is from S.F. I love unique pieces of jewelry from street vendors.

romper, belt, uo; vest, h&m; necklace, f21; shoes, DIY; sunglasses, girlprops.com

The Drums and Chromeo meet ASOS

2011-06-06T10:21:00.000-07:00

P.S. Watch these videos for a 20% off jeans code for ASOS.com!

Summer Love

2011-05-28T12:21:00.000-07:00

Desires of the moment

Ive been seeing flare pants around, but not many colorful ones. These are psychedelic.

Donning the American flag is big right now but unfortunately, these are sold out.

Moo Piyasombatkul. Fantastic. Baroque. Breathtaking. Not to mention the lipstick, which is lovely.

Daisy wreath headband; flower child.

Charms. Day of the dead. Voodoo. Gothic romance.

Dark.

Georgia O'Keeffe style.

Armor ring. Gothic Romance again.

Lustre. Broken. Beautiful.

Collars are in. I want a dress like this. Or, a plain collar that I can stud and sequins up.

Gothic romance trois. Porcelain doll. Delicate.

(Photos: spanishmossshop.com shopnastygal.com)

Alive

2011-05-28T11:42:00.000-07:00

Im ready for summer. Yesterday was the last day of school. And of course, Im sick. Yay. This outfit is from a month ago. Procrastination to the max.

Ive had a hard time posting lately. I feel so out of inspiration. I feel like perhaps, I dont have anything special or different to say. People always tell me that I have such great talent, that I will go far in fashion. But I have a hard time believing it.

top, sandals, forever 21; jacket, free people; cover up, uo; bracelet, nordstrom; necklace, moms; belt, vintage

Commes des Garcons DIY

2011-05-23T15:53:00.000-07:00

This DIY is probably the most frequent one Ive seen in the blogging world. I decided to do my version of it:

1. Start with plain black shoes as well as gold and silver spray paint. Remove the laces.

2. Spray the shoes with gold spray paint and subsequently, with a light coat of silver to achieve a champagne color.

3. Wait 48 hours and then paint on the toes with a paint brush and fabric paint.

4. Lastly, paint on the nail polish. Here, I used oil paint and a medium to thin it out. Then re-lace the shoes and voila!

How to: Feather Hair Extensions

2011-05-16T19:46:00.000-07:00

How to install and remove feather hair extensions!

How I Curl My Hair: Beachy, Grungy Waves

2011-05-16T18:46:00.001-07:00

I finally made a new hair curling video, enjoy!

Fascinators

2011-04-29T18:31:00.000-07:00

I have been a fan of Philip Treacy's for a while now though I haven't posted about his work. Considering today was the royal wedding, it is a great opportunity to. First of all, I adore these pieces and the whole general idea of fascinators. Paired with a demure dress, they're like little pieces of modern art to wear. The wedding gown by Sarah Burton was a disappointment! Even though it was modeled after Grace Kelly's fantastic gown, it can't match up to the greatness. I felt like it was extremely meager and could've been done up way more. If McQueen was still alive, he would add some "oomph" and pizzaz to spice it up! Though Kate may be simple, this royal wedding was a once in a lifetime kind of thing.

This camel colored piece that Princess Beatrice is wearing was my favorite at the royal wedding.

As Victoria Bekham tried so hard to keep her fierce, model-esque facial expression intact, she looked totally glam in this Philip Tracy number next to a quite dapper David Bekham.

This socialite is wearing a fantastic blue fascinator.

Though not at the royal wedding, this Philip Treacy piece SJP is donning is out of this world.

This piece is very sculptural and reminds me of Alexander McQueen fall '09 RTW.

Personally, even though they're not orthodox here, if I could get my hands on a Philip Treacy fascinator I'd don it to a party in the U.S. in a heartbeat, would you?

Heartbeats

2011-04-22T10:15:00.000-07:00

Here, my hair resembles Hannah's from America's Next Top Model. I love her style and she seems so sweet.

Im wearing a navy blue sequin tank under a sheer top. I like how there are some hidden details.

This skirt has a cool graphic element to it, I love how it feels and looks very snake-like.

The flower clip in my hair and the necklaces are the only elements of color, Im not really into brights this season.

Ive had these wedges for years. Theyre sort of edgy.

necklace, f21; bracelet, h&m; tank, skirt, bebe; top, nordstrom; wedges, jc

Hair Feathers

2011-04-18T15:38:00.000-07:00

Ive been putting off this post for quite a while! I got three hair feathers: yellow, gray, and black and white about three weeks ago. I love the look, but I really want a bunch more, Avatar style. I like the solid colored ones more so than the "snake" like ones. I only have one of those, the black and white. I recommend getting them from foxyfeathers.com and doing it yourself because my hair dresser charged me $12 per feather. I really love the peacock ones from that website, those would be great for short hair.

I went to a wedding three weeks ago and it's an Indian custom to put on Mehndi.

top, shirt, belt, uo; skirt, bcbg; bracelets, indian store

Spring Break: Florida & San Diego

2011-04-14T16:36:00.000-07:00

These photos are from about a month ago in San Diego. Ive been so swamped with SAT, ACT, SAT Subject Tests, and AP tests prep.

Live Ive said before, I love tri-strand headbands.

This maxi sweater's color is so rich and vibrant. Hot pants are going to be so in this summer!

I love this crochet top and the gold detailing on the belt.

Outside the wand sorting store at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter on St. Patrick's Day.

Disney World!

top, sweater, bracelet, h&m; shorts, cheap monday; sandals, ae; belt, anthropologie

Welcome Home

2011-04-02T14:28:00.000-07:00

Im so not into the neon thing this spring so I decided to accent my outfit with the neon socks so Im a tad on trend.

I didnt layer as much as I usually do but I like the simplicity for a change, it looks spiffy!

Gotta love the crochet top.

The rope necklace has some green, blue, and red in it and ties the whole look together.

necklace, vest, shorts, uo; socks, american apparel; boots, doc marten; top, nordstrom

Bright

2011-03-23T12:54:00.000-07:00

This is a sort of odd spring look. Its freezing in California lately with nonstop rain. This outfit is from a couple of weeks ago when it was a tad warmer.

The major lack of posts is because Im on spring break and I just got to La Jolla from Orlando yesterday. I was in the ER two days ago with food poisoning, not a fun time.

The colors in this outfit are so loud from the floral short to the blue top and orange yarn on the socks. I love brights but I cant wait til fall '11 for muted tones once again.

Wooden heel shoes, spring staple.

Rosary and hamsa necklace, awk combo but whatevs.

I layer oh so much.

top, lace tank, nordstrom; shorts, american rag; leggings, melrose ave; socks, gap; shoes, dolce vita; belt, uo; fur collar, asos

Dark Romance

2011-03-07T14:54:00.000-08:00

I wore this outfit a couple of weeks ago. My sister bought me the sheer skirt and crochet top for Valentine's Day. I love crochet and net for spring! I felt "dark" in this skirt; thus, the dark make up and deep reds (tank, shoes).

I like how the crochet top has some metallic detailing. This is pretty much the only way Ive seen metallics on a shirt in good taste.

I layered a cool printed legging under the sheer skirt. I couldve gone with a generic gold or silver, but you know me..be unexpected!

The tank top's color is brought out by the shoes. The tank top has some gold detailing that slightly shines through.

Chunky necklace.

top, skirt, uo; tank, af; leggings, f21; necklace, fp

High Horse

2011-02-24T17:46:00.000-08:00

I had a lot of fun with layering here. When the seasons are in transition, I love to layer so that if it gets warmer I can take off a layer or two, or vice versa.

I love this jewel tone, sequins peacock headband. Ive been obsessed with hair accessories lately. I really want an Alice in Wonderland-esq hat hair clip.

I wore a dark blue sequins tank top to work in the blue and break up the neutrals in the outfit.

This belt is fun, I love little details like studs, rhinestones, or sequins incorporated into a bohemian/hippie outfit, its in such good taste.

The red lipstick adds a pop of color. The pearl collar adds some girly flair; makes me feel like spring is near!

I think of a planetarium when I look at my nails. I used a plum base instead of black and an iridescent green glitter coat over. I really want a "galaxy" shirt. Very Tavi (Style Rookie).

top, pacsun; tank, bebe; skirt, uo; tights, gap; shoes, boutique 9; sweater, bcbg; lipstick, mac "russian red"; nail polishes, revlon and uo

Material Girl

2011-02-21T14:57:00.000-08:00

I was skeptical about the Material Girl brand when it first came out, I didnt think Id be such great quality but there's actually a few good pieces!

I dyed my hair back, yayay! Finally, right? Never going to dye it again!

Ive been mixing a ton of different bright colors lately, Im so ready for spring! I just love these socks, theyre so fun. The moccasins are in the spirit of spring. Im still layering because the weather here has been so awkward, it has been raining while the suns out.

The tattered sweater is so me, and it's more fun to layer it over a dress rather than a white or nude tank.

I havent been keeping up with fashion week at all, or blogging much either, but that'll change soon!

Oh and it's my sister's birthday today, Happy Birthday sissy!

dress, sweater, material girl; tights, gap; socks, betsey johnson; moccasins, ae

With Buddha on my Neckalace-ace-ace

2011-02-09T18:16:00.000-08:00

Astronaut! Doctor! Zoologist! What do I smell?

Career day!

Of course, I chose to dress up as a rockstar, Im such a child at heart<3

This shirt is from some random store in LA. It says "blase" on it, meaning something along the lines of you have everything yet you still aren't happy. Quite depressing, yes.

My hair is insane! I tried to copy Ke$ha's "garbage chic" style in picking this hair do and, well, the whole outfit.

I untied my Doc's to be a tad unkempt and didn't iron my shirt, naughty naughty, I know.

The sequins shorts are a tad unexpected but cool of course.

Silver bracelets and bronze ring; dress up rocker looks with accessories.

Dark lipstick, glittery eyes, and if you look closely, I painted on tiny stars by my left eye in the spirit of Kat Von D.

Today was a fun dress up day!

I'm so happy to announce that I'm a Teen Vogue Fashion Click Blogger! Check me out here.

leggings, h&m; boots, doc marten; coat, silence & noise

I made this banner in Photoshop. I don't know what Im going to do with it yet, but isn't it snazzy?

The title's alluding to my fashion inspiration for this outfit, the one, the only Ke$ha.

Green Screen Test Shoot

2011-02-02T19:58:00.000-08:00

If you follow me on Twitter, you have probably come across some Photoshoped pictures I have created. Recently, my graphic design class had a green screen photo shoot and we were given the artistic license to do basically whatever we please. I came up with this little number with me on a horse in Times Square with a sword in my hand. Im still working on my editing, this was just a quick sample. Any idea on how I can get rid of the "green haze" in my hair from the green screen?