People Only See The Stinger On A Bee

There's this weird assumption that spring is the season of rebirth. The time when everything resets and there's a shiny new year and good weather to play with.....

What about autumn? The new school year, The holidays, everything I hold dear is in fall.

So I'm quite aware (even internally)((since I am quite possibly the only one whom reads these)) that's it's been much too long since I've entered anything substantial. Sadly today I'll be following that trend. College is the most demanding son of a bitch I've ever encountered. I have so little time for myself, and I love me so much. Here are a few things I came across today while at college that I liked.

Other than the fact that the old school angel is wearing a diaper, I love it, and the words on the wall are classic.

Betty Hutton Eyes...

I recently (just now) stumbled across the song "Blow A Fuse" by Betty Hutton. I LEEEERV it and I needed to see the face behind the voice. Let me show you... Pictures all extracted from google image search!

Back, And Leaving again....

So I didn't survive my little relocation project. Let's just say I'm not fit to be in boot camp. At all. So I'm at home again for two seconds and I'm taking a little trip to Florida to see what's shaking in them there parts. As in my previous experience anywhere near the equator it is always drowning rain or scorching sun....I choose to focus on rain in this circumstance because as I've said 3597934759 times I hate the heat of summer, or state in this case. Here are some happy rainy day images...if such a thing exists.

Finis Vitae Sed Non Amoris...

I know.... I'm epic. So quickly I needed to say a few things:

1) I'm moving tomorrow and am not bringing my laptop with me.

2) But I wiiiill have access yo a computer at some point and shall of course continue this endeavor.

3) I'm planning on starting some posts about what I already own versus what I would buy or wear if I could afford it.

you'll see me soon, -Trevor Darling

You Betta Work!

So everyone needs to watch Sandy WIN tonight!!!!! NY model managment needs him. Their line up is a total white wash and his divine chocolate will spice it up fo sho! MMASM on at ten!

"Think happy thoughts…and boys will buy you diamonds!"

This just goes to show you, if you gather super talented style mavens and give them a few things (i.e. stickers and such) they can make a masterpiece. I'd give up alot to be this guy!

Photographed by Hedi Slimane, styled by styled Nicola Formichetti, for Vogue Homme Japan issue one.

These Have Been Finished...

Just never put the pic up....'Til NOW!

Two Boys=><= One Bow...

Here's a thought, let's fast forward to a day when everyone wears there own creations or one-of-a-kinds. Everyone will look the same so we'll have to stand out with our fashions. Not by getting what everyone else is at the MALL. I'll still be alive, entirely made out of plastic or something, and I'll wear this EVERYWHERE!

This.....I'm not sure what to call it...."over sized tulle bow necklace?" was Featured in the John Galliano Fall Winter 2009 runway show and I will either be hunting it down or making one before too long. Clearly anything that fantastic is necessary!

The Boy Got Deffensive Over Clothes...

ME: You like clothes?

HIM: I don't like shopping to be honest.

ME: eh

HIM: what?

ME: Its not everything, I like the dressing aspect more than the shopping. (not entirely true)

HIM: Oh, I could care less what I wear.

ME: You wouldnt wear a skirt would you?

HIM: No, I meant as in guy clothes, I don't and never will dress like a girl.

ME: Right, but you care enought to make that statement.

HIM: wow, that's annoying.

That We Can Become OAK Trees....

I'm so of this find! www.oaknyc.com/ is the home of my dream wardrobe! I want everything. I was actually looking for an example of a frame that looks a bit like these cage sandals I've created (yay more Duct Tape fashion!) and I thought of some Phillip Lim ones I'd browsed at Eluxury.com I believe. So I google imaged PL men's sandals and the image of the boy with the brick colored coat (mythic) came up and I had to check it out. BOOM! Oak. So eventually I saw the sandals you see below, by Acne, which are a good likeness. Hurray. Check it out. There're great women's wear pieces toooo!

Quoth The Maven...

So as usual I was traipsing around some blogs and online shopping hot spots, and I came across some style that I'd seen before but I regret to say my closet is lacking! www.allsaints.com/ Has an uber dark brooding quality with plenty of leather and knits. None of which my wardrobe is estranged from. I tend to mix mine with brights and statement items that "pop". Without; I find it monotonous and fashion isn't fun without whimsy. So for neutral staples with a high-style twist; this is perfect. There aren't many things on the site that I don't now need!

Secondly.... I discovered www.polyvore.com/ which for the most part acts as a mirror for outfits you may want or already have. One can mix clothes and accessories from a pool of popular websites and create a whole look. I pieced some things I already owned together which I already knew looked good, with the same result there. YAY accurate depictions!

-NEWS-FLASH-

It's unbelievably hard to take a picture that emotes something similar to another image while trying to show a garment while ALSO trying to hold a camera and model. I deserve a pat on the back, even for this sorry snapshot. I finally got batteries for my little camera, as I'd usually use my cell phone camera, that is not available as my phone is in two pieces.

My duct tape cage vest is done and phenomenal, yet I'm still at a toss up whether or not I should where it in public. My patters came a bit from a vest I already own and the other one here from leather but since the other is some kind of kink-wear... I don't want to bring unto myself that same energy. I want to walk out the door looking edgy but not like I should be spanked.

How Does One Become A Butterfly?

Finally spring seems to have set in and things are appearing that I hadn't realized I've missed; Flowers, the color green, bumblebees, and butterflies! A still-perfect temperature provides the pleasantries of a sunny day without the grief of heat! Moving from weather to the top news stories of the day; I'm throwing some Monarch themed pics in here to show of how lovely they are!

The dress I can't seem to find a source for but I'd love to know. It's so well interpreted. The Migration photo is accredited to "Buck Cash".

Back to things which are lovely; I've just added Sandhurst from Make Me A Supermodel as a friend on Facebook. Any who'd like to do the same just Google Sandhurst Miggins as I have. I hope you take it all the way buddy!

As If He Were Royalty...

"My crown is in my heart, not in my head, Nor decked with diamonds and Indian stones, Nor to be seen; my crown is called contentment; A crown it is, that seldom kings enjoy" -William Shakespeare.

I care for Mr. S dearly, yet why can I not be happy with a contented heart AND diamonds on my brow? I'm sure I could manage. This quote for some reason brought me to think about The Little Mermaid. She was oceanic royalty and she gave it all up to literally kick back with some dude. A wealthy dude with a title no doubt but still. He wasn't the only "fish in the sea" har har har. Could I be happy if I couldn't wear nice things and show off a little? Could many? I personally would feel not myself without my wardrobe but if it were taken away I'm sure I could evolve and compensate for my missing pieces through some other way of self expression.

These crowns (excuse my not knowing where I found them) I would absolutely wear all the time if I were to suddenly be told I had some royal genes. People would know GDI!

Word To The Wise...

First and foremost it's necessary that I tell EVERYONE to head to http://www.snapple.com/ and check out the home page. There you should see three bottles, the first plastic one is pomegranate raspberry red tea. Go buy it NOW. It's changed my life, I crave it at all points during the day. I can't find a pic anywhere but I've been freezing it a little so it's like a slushy! OH-MY-FANTASMAGASM.

In other news....this is the part where I show you a pretty photo and explain it.

I have this older issue of Teen Vogue I believe that features Anne Hathaway in some crazy couture. It's where I really started to take note of her as an icon and now she's close to the top of my list. I'm sure she'd like my snapple slush!

Once Upon A Timeless Classic...

Legacy. Loaded word being that it's only six letters. Same as my name. What lasts and gets more popular with time better than fashion? Fairy tales perhaps? What happens when you combine each? Something spectacular. I found one image last night that suggested maybe there were more, and sure enough, I was digging up stories left and right. So many memories. Remember that part in Beauty And The Beast where she washes his wound and he growls? I still jump, as I did out of my seat when I came upon all this nostalgia.

Vogue Espana 2003 had exactly what I'd expect to find when I google Fairytale fashion. All the classic damsels in distress looking uber-flawless in some haunting environment. Genius.

The last image here is from Vogue 04 or 05, it was unclear but it reminded me distinctly of Rapunzel.

What's any Fairytale without a villainous witch? This one from V magazine is innocent enough, and you can't have a witch without a Dorothy!

Actions speek louder than Coach(es)

I'm slowly but surely accepting the notion that heat and humidity are in my personal forecast. What better way to have fun while I'm teetering on the edge of beach season, then to e-shop for swimwear! Though this brings up new issues of tanning and toning; I found some really nice things and some stunning atrocities.

D&G never disappoints me. They always know just the right bronzed Deities to put in just the right deliciously unsuitable outfit. Perfect for male model; impractical for me, but given the right circumstance, I'm all up in that outfit.

Now the Mcqueen spring 09 outfit however, I don't remotely want to wear but again I like Looking at it. All of my friends with perfect bodies need this immediately.

Haute Happy Day...

Jalouse Magazine Jan. '09

Yesterday afternoon I discovered that a share a birthday with Nicole Trunfio. The only thing I know of her is that she's the current "mentor" for the female contestants of Bravo's Make Me A Supermodel. After many minutes of googling I've decided that she's fabulous and I have a few questions for her. One of which is, why are our horoscopes always so random? (Given that you follow them my dear)! In honor of Nicole I wanted to show off another inspired piece that rocks as hard as any prideful Pisces.

I would absolutely own these spiky Louboutins if I were a woman....and of course if I put on anything other than converse with any regularity. So of course I had to translate that edge in moderation to some new white chucks! love them. They go with anything, it was super easy, now the only problem is I'd rather stare at them then wear them!

Where The Wild Things Dress...

One would think that as "summer" (blazing inferno of humidity, bad hair, and excuses for people not to wear much at all) is not to many calender days off; I'd be dreaming of tank tops, flip flops, and maybe some trendy new shades. Not I. I've actually been looking at some Fall/ Winter '09 fashion, because to honest, I live in layers. I'm not satisfied if my sandals match my T-shirt, I want some gloves and a jacket and some over-the-top scarf to go with! It's non negotiable. So I'd like to show off some captivating images that would make me sweat if I wasn't already.

This is a snippet from the Givenchy menswear fall/winter '09 ready-to-wear line

I was headed over to givenchy.com to check out their spring things when the fall link caught my eye and I must say that I've spent lots of time trying to translate these looks into something affordable. You can be damn sure I'll be rocking it when SUMMER (grrrr) decides to let up.

Here are some of the ideas I'm thinking of bringing together to create these looks. The "thigh high 3-pack" in black from American Apparel (.com) paired with some less formal dress shoes and some cropped shorts (I've had my eye on some at Topman.com). Socks now only about $36.00! I think I'd experiment with cutting and stiching them so that maybe they weren't QUITE so high.

Also Likely with the same shorts these Rick Owens boots (22 inches!) available at oki-ni.com but costing much more than is in my checking account currently, so I've found others for about a quarter of the price that are just as fierce!