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Jul 09
I was so excited when I discovered the ladies behind Vena Cava were writing a blog – I’ve be a devout reader ever since. Their dresses are always my favorites as they mix luxury with bohemia. I may practice crystal magic but you won’t catch me wearing patchouli! If that made any sense to you then you probably know why I love them so much. Plus they’re from the town [South Pasadena] over from me.
Being sick all day today allotted me a little time to peruse my favorite online shops including Forever 21. There was one particular dress of their’s that stood out right away. Cute? Yes. Inexpensive? Yes. Vena Cava inspired? Definitely. A little too inspired? You tell me.
I wonder what Sophie Buhai and Lisa Mayock think.
LABELS: Fashion Doppelganger, Forever 21, South Pasadena, Vena Cava, Woodstock Handmade Houses
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Jul 09
I loathe it when people ask “are you a shoe or bag person?” Not just because the question has been asked 1 zillion times, but because the questioner always fails to throw jewelry into that cliched ultimatum. My answer would be jewelry in case you were asking.
These are two necklaces that I acquired these past two weeks. One is vintage and from Reno, the other from Forever 21. I’ll let you guess which is which. Upon spotting them I was whisked away to Dries Van Noten land and there was no turning back. They reminded me of that amazing gold cluster necklace I recently saw on the runway that turned my knees into butter. Nowhere near identical but definitely in the same family.
I promised lots of people that I’d start posting some more of my style on Fashion Intel. Maybe it will help you get better acquainted with who I am? You’ll definitely be seeing lots of
1 jewelry 2 black 3 gold 4 s+m shoes 5 vintage
You won’t be seeing the following
1 80s fashion 2 “it items” 3 frowns 4 bad model poses 5 cliches/platitudes
Thanks for reading. Have a lovely weekend.
LABELS: Chain Mail, Dries Van Noten, Forever 21, Gold Jewelry, Vintage Jewelry
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Jun 09
Yesterday one of my favorite bloggers, Diabolina, made a comment about my recent purchases from Forever 21. She, like me, knows how to go in that store, find the gems and walk out of there with something that looks like it came off the rack at Barneys. We’re not haters of F21. I’m sure we could both attest that there is just way too much jersey in there but nonetheless we love the place! Her comment inspired me to go peruse their site and see what new pieces I could ad to my treasure chest of jewelry.
Jackpot! I found this amazing Tribal Leaf Rope Necklace which is totally reminiscent of that Burberry leaf necklace I was dying over on Net-a-Porter. Two clicks later and it was mine. I’m so happy because I really love the design no matter who makes it! Besides, leaf/flower necklaces go way back and now I finally have mine. I’d love a vintage piece if any of you have a suggestion.
I think Fashion Doppelgänger has made its comeback. I was really bummed when another fashionblog [corporate] hijacked my intellectual property like the day after I made a post. Obviously I am bright enough to know I didn’t create either of those words, but I know when someone is making a carbon copy.
LABELS: Burberry, Fashion Doppelganger, Forever 21, Gold leaves, Necklaces
04
Jun 09
It is almost summer and I’ve been thinking I could afford to add a couple of non-black pieces to my clothing rack. Luckily tonight I came across some stylish white + cream garments and simply couldn’t help myself. I promise I am being more frugal – I swear! But these things were too cute to pass up and since I was at Forever 21 I knew it wouldn’t put much of a dent in my new savings plan. Did I rationalize this purchase too much? Maybe, but these look even better in person.
What a night. I took my tour of Equinox gym [I joined], looked at graduation announcements, ate some delicious lavash wraps and bought some clothes. All after work no less!
LABELS: Forever 21, June Gloom, Summer Fashion, Summer Whites, Vena Cava
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Nov 08
I haven’t posted a Fashion Doppelgänger in awhile, so I was thrilled to come across these beauts! Though a much more “popular” site recently used the phrase “Fashiongänger” and more than once had the same knock-offs feature a day after mine, I am happy to bring you my most recent discovery – Christian Louboutin v Forever 21.
We all know that Forever 21 is the biggest knock-off offender of all, but at a time like this I am a bit offended by the $835 Louboutins that look like something the strippers over at Sam’s Hofbrau would wear. There have been many wannabees to the Rodita Zip Platforms but I can say I am a little impressed by the $27.80 red [though appears coral] Zipper Chic Pumps from Forever 21. They don’t look nearly as stripper-esque!
LABELS: Christian Louboutin, Fashion Doppelganger, Forever 21, Knock-Offs, Sam's Hofbrau, Shoes
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Sep 08
What is Black & Gold…?
Know Fashion Intel. Look inside my bag.
clockwise from bottom left: Blackberry Curve in Pale Gold, Lipstick Queen Honest Politician, Yves Saint Laurent Y-Mail Black Patent Coin Purse, Marc by Marc Jacobs Magazine Clutch, Tom Ford Black Orchid VOILE DE FLEUR, Chanel Limited Edition Gold Fiction Nail Polish, Chanel Prescription Eyeglasses, Forever 21 Gold Aviators, Moleskine Cahiers Journal, Kikkerland Gold Pen
P.S. My lovely boyfriend bought me that YSL wallet for my birthday. It is possibly the most wonderful thing I’ve ever owned. I am a huge stationery collector and letter writer – it was absolutely parfait!
LABELS: Black, Blackberry Curve, Chanel, Forever 21, Gold, Lipstick Queen, Moleskine, Tom Ford, Yves Saint Laurent
