Leather and Lace

Top - Stone Cold Fox / Skirt - The Scarlet Room / Shoes - Dr. Martins / Beanie - F21

Cuffs - Derek Jaymes 

I have my own life... and I am stronger

Than you know

But I carry this feeling

When you walked into my house

That you won't be walking out the door

Still I carry this feeling

When you walked into my house

That you won't be walking out the door

Lovers forever... face to face

My city or mountains

Stay with me

I need you to love me

I need you today

Give to me your leather...

Take from me... my lace

- Stevie Nicks

It was one of those days that called for loose flowy fitting pieces...
I have been waiting to wear the SCF top for some time but I didn't want to just pair it with jeans or shorts I wanted to make it a bit more special...
So I thought this lace black skirt was my key piece, then adding my docs and beanie completed the outfit!


xo

J

The Unusual Suspect.... My boo

DPAIN | THE UNUSUAL SUSPECT from CHAPTER on Vimeo.

The unusual suspect: the eighth wonder of the world, a friend, brother and overall rambling man Derek Despain has never been one to settle down. A week of knowing Despain can somewhat be related to the feeling of trying to find a mysteriously lost set of keys within the confines of your own home I know they are here somewhere? Honestly, what could my keys possibly be doing right now? Alright, now, where the fuck are they? Regardless, the past years of acquainting 

myself with the guy has been a refreshing experience to say the least. Through a spectrum of highs, lows, different jobs, physical confrontations, women and long nights of boozing, it has always been an seamless idea of calling upon the soft- spoken, yet uniquely dark, humorous vagabond, Despain. As a key family member to the CHAPTER brigade of individuals, we sat down with Despain to criticize his life on a motorcycle and some of his most recent endeavors.

http://joinchapter.com/index.php/2011/12/14/dpain-the-unusual-suspect/

Song: 'Turning On' by Cloud Nothings

Filmed by Dustin Beatty

Photography by Clifford Lidell 

Edited by Sterling Foxcroft

I am so proud of my bf and his recent accomplishments!

Check out Chapters latest video/write up on him....

 His site Derek Despain will soon be showcasing his latest projects!

Happy Saturday!

xo

J

If the World

1st photo - Top & Shorts - Vintage / 2nd photo - Top - UO

3rd photo - Robe, Bra & Panty - Kiki De Montparnasse / Heels - Jimmy Choo for H&M

4th photo - Bustier - Vintage / Shorts - DIY / Shoes - Chloe Sevigny x Opening Ceremony


If the world would end today
Then all the dreams we had would all just drift away
You know there's nothing more to say
If the world would end and our love slipped away

I never knew the way that you look at me
Would ever mean so much to me
But in my heart I found the feelings that I've never shown
And now they've got the best of me
 - Guns n' Roses 


Recently my bf and I had one of our friends and amazing photographer Brandon Harman
shoot us at our place, with amaze friend and make up artist Ashley Kusich.
These are just a couple of my favorites I thought I would share with you all!
I hope everyone has a fantastic weekend!!


xo
J

Untitled

Jacket - LF Stores /  Cardigan - Matix / Tank & Corduroys - c/o Lamb & Flag / Boots - Threadsence / Beanie - UO / Belt - Gap

Should I know what we're missing
What's to stop what they're missing
To feel love, to be in love all around

Anyone can hold a promise
Not everyone
Can feel honoured
To be in love, to feel love all around

Turn me on, hear me speak
Let me be what I need
You're enough for me

- Smashing Pumpkins

I have been so into corduroy lately,

 I'm guessing the weather has something to do with it...

And these ones by Lamb & Flag are the cats meow!

I love that they are super tight and the cropped leg makes it more modern.

Showing off the ankle is where it's at, keeps outfits fun and fresh!

Then since it's freaking cold out I had to layer on top so I went with my Aztec printed cardi

and topped it off with my military inspired jacket!

Hope everyone is having a great week!

xo

J

Rhiannon

Jacket - Nasty Gal / Dress - Vintage / Boots - Dolce Vita

Rhiannon rings like a bell through the night
And wouldn't you love to love her?
Takes through the sky like a bird in flight
And who will be her lover?

All your life you've never seen a woman
Taken by the wind
Would you stay if she promised you Heaven?
Will you ever win?
- Fleetwood Mac


I found this sheer flower printed dress this past weekend and have been dying to wear it....
I love the muted colors and how it can fall off the shoulder, so delicate like.
BUT because it's delicate I added shearling jacket, chunky moto boots & necklaces!
The high bun lets you see all the details...
Hope you are all having a great week!


xo
J

Cold Hard Bitch

Cardigan - c/o  LuLu's / Top - Slow / Jeans - UO / Heels - Steve Madden

Gotta leave town
Got another appointment
Spent all my rent
Girl you know I enjoyed it

Ain't gonna hang around till there's nobody dancing
I don't wanna hold hands and talk about our little plans, alright!

Cold hard bitch
Just a kiss on the lips
And I was on my knees
I'm waiting, give me
Cold hard bitch
She was shakin' her hips
That's all that I need

- Jet

So this outfit is my go to outfit for almost anything I do...

 Whether it be going to a casting, running errands or meeting up with friends...

I love love high waisted pants especially when paired with a casual tee and a chunky boot or heel.

As for this slashed back cardi it has been the perfect addition to my closet, it seriously goes with everything!

xo

J

Material Girl

Shoes - Jessica Paster for Just Fab / Clothes - All AMAZING designers styled by Jessica Paster

Some boys kiss me, some boys hug me
I think they're O.K.
If they don't give me proper credit
I just walk away

They can beg and they can plead
But they can't see the light, that's right
'Cause the boy with the cold hard cash
Is always Mister Right, 'cause we are

Living in a material world
And I am a material girl
You know that we are living in a material world
And I am a material girl

- Madonna

I am so excited to showcase my photo shoot I did with Just Fab last month!

It was one of the funnest shoots I have ever been a part of.

We were dressed by AHHHMAZING celeb stylist and all around genius Jessica Paster.

She had us in cocktail dresses that we usually only DREAM of...

then topped them off with her own shoe collection she did for shoe website Just Fab.

The thigh high boot Angelina and peep toe heel Cassiel were my two favorites!

If you like what you see then get on over to Just Fab and get yours!

Happy Monday!

xo 

J

Nylon Japan!

Lace Dress, Shorts & Bustier - Vintage / Shoes - Chloe

So.... I finally found it!
My feature in Nylon Japan Best Blogger Issue!
These were taken right before Coachella this year and as you can tell I was already dressing the part.
I love all the different shades of white and the lace over the denim give it a fresh look.
These pics make me want it to be summer already.....

xo
J

Street Fighting Man

Dress - City of Dolls / Tee - Vintage / Vest - LF Stores / Boots - Dolce Vita / Sunnies - Dita

Pures - Marc Jacobs

Everywhere I hear the sound of marching, charging feet, boy

Cause summers here and the time is right for fighting in the street, boy

But what can a poor boy do

Except to sing for a rock n roll band

Cause in sleepy london town

There's just no place for a street fighting man

No

Hey! think the time is right for a palace revolution

But where I live the game to play is compromise solution

Well, then what can a poor boy do

Except to sing for a rock n roll band

Cause in sleepy london town

There's no place for a street fighting man

No

- Rolling Stones

Hope everyone had a fantastic weekend!

I went to the flea mkt yesterday and found some amazing additions for the new place,

I can't wait to get it all together so I can post photos for you to all see....

This dress I am wearing is one of my favorites to throw on, but It was a bot colder so I knew I had to add some layers. I went for the vintage tee and the shearling vest to complete the look!

xo J

Wind of Change

Overalls - F21 / Flannel - Vintage / Under Tee - Gap / Boots - Chloe Sevigny x Opening Ceremony

The world is closing in
Did you ever think
That we could be so close, like brothers
The future's in the air
Can feel it everywhere
Blowing with the wind of change

Take me to the magic of the moment
On a glory night
Where the children of tomorrow dream away
In the wind of change
- Scorpions


These are the last of our road trip photos...
We spent the night at a cabin right across from Fish Lake, Utah
It was gorgeous, COLD but beautiful.
I felt my overalls & flannel were beyond perfect for this setting.
Happy Friday and I hope everyone has a great weekend!


xo
J

Small Town

Sweater - LF / Thermal - City of Dolls / Pants - UO / Boots - Jeffrey Campbell

Educated in a small town
Taught to fear Jesus in a small town
Used to daydream in that small town
Another born romantic that's me

But I've seen it all in a small town
Had myself a ball in a small town
Married an L.A. doll and brought her to this small town
Now she's small town just like me

No I cannot forget where it is that I come from
I cannot forget the people who love me
Yeah, I can be myself here in this small town
And people let me be just what I want to be
- John Mellencamp


Now, I thought I was from a small town but I was wrong when Derek
took me to the part of Utah where his grandparents live!
It is so cute and everyone knows each other kinda like a Mayberry town!
Now it was freeezing so if my nose looks likes Rudolph the reindeer, thats why....
I have been lusting over these Tripp pants since I saw them at Urban Outfitters.
Of course they didn't have my size at first so I was surprised when i found them.
Pairing them with my JC shoes gives them the old school punk feel.


xo
J