Is that me, Marc?!

I interrupt your reading of sensible blogs with this mildly ridiculous one.

I have discovered an uncanny resemblance betwixt myself and Miss Marc. I find this hilariously coincidental, and had to share! Observe: Myself looking frazzled in a photo taken on Route 66 after about 14 hours in the car, and the Marc by Marc coin purse.

Как по русский Georgia?

When I first stumbled upon these photos (shout out to Vintage Veggie's blog!) I thought Georgia Jagger was Lara Stone. I love Lara Stone. Thus, I am loving Georgia Jagger. Something about the air of Bardot, nonchalant sexiness and the imperfect gap-toothed mouth, I think. Upon further research, I discovered the photographs were shot for Vogue Russia. Being the Russian nerd that I am, this really excited me, and I knew I had to share. So dear friends, behold! The red lips, smoky eyes, and supremely rumpled hair perfectly complement the 80s/ early 90s ensembles of excess.

Los Angeles, I'm Yours

More on L.A...

Celebrity Sightings:
Fergie
Mike Dirnt of Green Day (I wanted to thank him for giving me a great first concert experience at the age of 7. I was such an 90's alt rock child...)
The guy with the stupid hair from The Secret Life of the American Teenager (How hilarious is that show? Plus, Molly Ringwald. Bomb stuff.)

Purchases (photos likely to come as items make outfit appearances):

Black lace dress? Top? Thing to wear with discretion? (all of the above) from Forever 21

Long, sheer, soft-as-butter lilac racer bank tank top from Forever 21. I had to buy this for $9 after touching the $80 version from the T by Alexander Wang line at Barney's. This is a total knock off. Oh, well.

Big gold statement necklace and some round shades, also from Forever 21.

Supercrazyawesome black suede Steve Madden heels with a hidden platform (those are life savers, in my opinion) and multiple ankle straps to boot. Just the kind of pseudo-bondage shoe I was hoping to find.

Marc by Marc tote in a red-orange shade that I'm obsessed with and trimmed in navy leather. Makes me feel like I should carry it while wearing a tube top and roller skating. In other words, I find it to be adorably 70s.

Marc by Marc paint-stroke like dress. It is so beautiful, and the colors are primarily blue and another color I'm obsessed with, sherbert peach. I can't wait to wear it once the forecast stops calling for snow.

Outside of L.A. purchases from Spring Break includes lots of thrifted vintage (some of which will be SOLD in the near future on eBay. Any old readers remember that I sell vintage once in a while? Solid Gold Vintage will be back, mark my words!)

Outfits Worn:

I love Disneyland. Floral dress: vintage, Levi's Denim Jacket: vintage, Leggings: American Apparel, Navy shoes: Keds.

Dress: Vintage, Blazer: Vintage Escada, Black eyelet motorcycle boots: Urban Outfitters
Coral and gold chain link necklace: Vintage, Gold bracelet: Vintage from India

I look painfully bored...yikes! The aforementioned purple tank and sunglasses: Forver 21, white blazer: H&M, pencil skirt: American Apparel, repeat: boots, bracelet, and necklace.

I'm hoping to keep up with regular posting, but I have so much to do lately! Anyone else out there horrifyingly busy with school work and the like? If so, do something nice for yourselves this weekend. Take a mental health day! I plan on working from my bed on Saturday and not getting out of my pajamas until at least four p.m.

Tagged (A few times over...)

I have returned! While I have some substantial posts in the works, I will instead use this time to address the many tags/awards I've amounted while I was away. Have to pay it forward to my fellow bloggers! First off, I was tagged by Tereza to do this fun survey that should keep my productivity at bay (so much homework and unpacking to do...no, thanks!)

-What is [are] your current obsession[s]? Sherbert colors, Lolita, sunshine, the 70s, interior decorating, my new LA purchases...I could go on.
-What do you see outside your window? Blue sky, the house next to my apartment
-Do you nap a lot? I try not to, it always screws me over. But if I get four hours of sleep or less, I probably will nap.
-Who was the last person you hugged? My mother, actually. Which isn't typical because we live 2.5 hours apart.
-Which animal would you be? This makes me sound horribly lazy, but I would totally want to be a pretty Persian cat owned by a rich old woman. The kind of lady who would feed me Fancy Feast out of a cut crystal glass, you know.
-What’s for dinner? That's a good question, probably lots of strange snacks as I'm going to a postmortem party for a musical I just finished.
-What was the last thing you bought? Marc by Marc dress...I'm in love. Add that to obsessions to.
-What are you listening to right now? The Dream of Evan and Chan, Dntel
-What is your favourite weather? It varies. I really like 72 degrees with a light breeze and sunshine. But I also have a soft spot (especially after experiencing the wrath of summer in Kansas) for rainy and cool overcast days.
-What’s on your beside table? I don't have a bedside table, only a giant stack of magazines that makes for a nice table...my remote is sitting atop the stack.
-Say something to the person/s who tagged you. I never told Tereza why I asked if she was Czech, but the reason I asked is because I'm a Slavic Langauges and Literatures minor and was curious! I think it's awesome!
-If you could have a house totally paid for, fully furnished anywhere in the world, where would you want it to be? New York City in a gorgeous brownstone on the Lower West Side. That'd be some prime real estate.
-Where are you typing from right now? My bedroom in good old Kansas.
-A book you're currently reading? Notes from the Underground, Dostoevsky
-What would you like to have in your arms right now? Free time isn't really tangible, and you can't hold it, but I would love to have some more of that. Despite that fact that I'm just coming off of Spring Break. Damn.
-What is your favourite tea flavour? Greeeeeen.
-If you could go anywhere in the world for the next hour, where would you go? I would probably go home and hang out with my family.
-What did you want to become as a child? An actress.
- If you could revamp the style in your town, how would you? I would just try to help other people quit worrying about how they'll be perceived by others based upon what they're wearing. And I would yank all of the counterfeit bags out of the hands of the masses of girls on my campus.
-What is your plan for tomorrow? Russian Cultures class, Russian Language class, Western Civ II class, come home and seriously unpack...seriously.
-What color do you find yourself wearing more often than not? Purple. This is a new thing, and I've just noticed. I've been buying and wearing purple way often...

Emmy passed this sweet little item to me, and I'll tag:
Brittany of Bones + Stars.
Rand of Oui Oui London Please

Secondly, The ever sweet Stephanie at Modern Antoinette gave me this cool stamp of approval. I'm tagging:
Sarah at Macaroni Club
Anna at Vintage Veggie

Until next time...now go enjoy yourselves. Read, watch, write, and do what makes you happy.

Sprung

An outfit post! It's spring break, so I've got time for something crazy like that. I spent my day (80 degree day, that is) thrifting, drinking a slush, and singing in the car with the windows down. All in all, pretty great way to spend a day. I'll be gone until Monday. I'm off to Southern California the remainder of my break! I'm hoping to post some while I'm away, though...For those of you on spring break as well, hope you're all enjoying some time off. I know that I certainly am!
Dress: Urban Outfitters, Levi's Denim Jacket: vintage, necklace: vintage, bracelet: vintage, jelly flats: Urban Outfitters.

Bohemian Deluxe.

While I have a definite appreciation for the days of yore, when women didn't leave the house without matching their handbag to their shoes, my favorite looks are all about the mix. I have an infatuation with styling pieces that juxtapose each other. Usually, I demonstrate this in my outfits by toughening up sweet, feminine pieces with something a little masculine or edgy. The mixture of masculine/feminine is a good stand-by, but on my radar recently has been the less overt union of free-spirited bohemian elements with pieces that are sleek or opulent. I'm particularly loving plaits in the hair as not only a breezy looking and springtime-perfect hairstyle, but as an accessory to add a touch of flower child to otherwise sophisticated looks. Stephanie of Modern Antoinette is a beautiful example of what I'm so into right now.

The braid she's adorned her perfect head of curls with is offset with a cool leather jacket and gilded accessories. I am unfortuantely a total klutz when it comes to french braiding, so every time I try to replicate this style on myself, it turns out to be an epic fail. Care to give me some lessons in the perfect braid, Stephanie? Head over to her site for more photos of her impeccable hair and outfits!


This photo of Mary Kate has always been a memorable one to me. So memorable, that I would not settle for any other photo of MK and her milk-maid braids because I was so dead set on finding this exact one. Why? Because she's sporting her hippie hair with a fur stole, making this ensemble something like a free-love/old hollywood hybrid. While I'm not a fur advocate, finding the right faux or vintage wrap could be great addition to luxe up a look. Plus, the braids and fur combo is pretty unexpected with this dress. How awesome is the sheer, boned bodice? Great and unique accessories too with the feathered (maybe?) bag and stack of metal bangles.

Now, off to go attempt to place a braid in my own hair....yikes. Oh, and also! Anyone reading who wants to link up, just let me know! I'm always looking to swap links and expand my own link list. Have a beautiful weekend, lovelies!

Word on the Street

My favorite street style photographs of the week...

Source: AltaMiraNYC via Teen Vogue. Why I'm digging it: How SICK are those stockings?! Alas, they are Gaultier and I will likely never get my hands on them until something similar trickles down. The boots have a perfectly slouchy cuff and shaft, but the heel adds a sleek element. Plus, the a.wang bag...

Source: The Face Hunter. Why I'm digging it: Louise can do no wrong. I love it from top to bottom. The head band, band/military inspired jacket, fringed oversized clutch, matte leather-like leggings, and ankle boots are perfection. Not only are they all stand out pieces alone, but they look fantastic together. Oh yeah, I also love her hair and wish mine would look like that every. Single. Day.
Source: Garance Dore. Why I'm digging it: I rarely wear pants. If I could style them as expertly as this lady, I may reconsider. The jeans are perfectly worn in without being too overtly 'destroyed,' and they are moderatly high-waisted without venturing into the way trendy 'mom jean' territory. I'm way into the skinny belt, and the color of that over sized scarf is the most perfectly ripe hue of juicy orange.

Source: Garance Dore again. Why I'm digging it: That saffron jacket! AHH. I'm not exactly sure what is going with that non-bow shoulder to shoulder sash thing, but I am way into it. I'm sort of surprised that I'm lusting over something as simple as a structured black bag with minimal gold hardware, but next the thrifting trip I take I will be on the lookout. This photo also makes me want to stack on a bunch of glittery, delicate bangles. All about the details.

Source: The Sartorialist. Why I'm digging it: A fantastic monochromatic look. I feel like every time I try to go for a monochromatic black ensemble, I just look like I'm wearing a sad jumble of shades of black that faded in the washing machine. I think she pulls it off because of the multiple textures. Wool cape (I WANT A CAPE!), leather gloves, hardware bedecked leather bag, perfectly opaque leggings, and shiny but not patent lace-ups. It all works beautifully. Who needs ivory when you've got ebony that looks this fantastic?

Luxe.

A few things I am slightly obsessing over at the moment:
Hugely brimmed hats.
MAC Lipstick in Russian Red. Stays put on your lips through most anything. I swear by it!
Pamela Love Jewelry. I have the bear head ring pictured below, and I never take it off.
Faux Mongolian fur coats and gilets.
Circular Shades.
Studio 54 photos.
Things generally reminiscent of 1970s decadence.




Polyvore set includes: MAC Lipstick, bleudame.com sunglasses, American Apparel hat, Topshop coat, Pamela Love ring, and an epic Debbie Harry/Jerry Hall Studio 54 photo.

1970s Daydream.

There is something about the weather warming up that makes me only want to wear floral mini dresses and grow my hair ridiculously long. Thus, I am becoming obsessed with the 1970s and anything that makes my mind wander to green grass, sugary air, sun-drenched days, and infinite amounts of free time. The Lisbon daughters of the Virgin Suicides, Brady girls, and Shelley Duvall (the actress pictured above) are perfect examples of how I want to be dressed on such idyllic days.

My own interpretation, with several variations to come, I'm sure:
White eyelet mini-dress by kimichi and blue, vintage suede boots, vintage band jacket.

The Beginning.

Solid Gold was:
style a la moda

Solid Gold is:
fashionlifestylecultureartloveetc.

Emphasis on the etc.

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Stay tuned. Stay Golden.