I LOVE THE 90s/zara checked/floral combination blouse

The 90s trend is still very much alive and I'm going to keep running with it for as long as I can.  The 90s may not mean much to everyone, but I was a teenager during the 90s and therefore, this time period holds a very special place in my heart.  I remember the good music, My So Called Life and everything grunge. 

With that being said...I have to mention that I am loving the plaid and floral separates that Zara is offering right now.  It's a perfect way to update your look and attain that perfect grunge look that has taken over the fashion world this A/W 2013.  Don't be afraid of mixing prints either.  Think Saint Laurent A/W 2013 as you mix it up.  Try stars with florals, plaids with hearts and any other print combo your mind can imagine.  I would also suggest adding a flannel to your next sexy night-out look.  I promise...it will not fail you.  Think Angela Chase; think Alicia Silverstone in Aerosmith videos; and last but not least, think Liv Tyler in Empire Records...let them be your guides and you will not fail. 

Click on the clicks below.  I have linked to my favorite Zara pieces that can add just a touch of 90's to your current wardrobe.

Zara Checked Organza Blouse

Zara Floral Top with Low Back

Zara Checked Shirt with Contrasting Collar

Zara Floral Shorts with Lace Trim

or what I'm wearing...

 

Zara Checked/Floral Combination Blouse

SEE/homme

TAKE ME OUT/marc jacobs clear cowboy boots

It's been so hot here in Denver!  It took everything I had to take these photos last Sunday afternoon...but I did it.  The PVC cowboy boots didn't help either. 

Hope you enjoy the ensemble...kind of a crazy one.  Tropical print + PVC cowboy boot + stripes = good?  I think so...because it made a lot of sense to me when I put it together!  

theory tank

zara mini skirt

tov holy g jacket

ray ban aviators

marc jacobs clear cowboy boots

SMOTHERED IN SEQUINS/asos revive leather harness belt

It's about time I wear this harness belt.  Jerrmaner bought it for me for Christmas and I could never figure out how I wanted to style it.  I'm thinking that he is not too pleased with how I ended up styling it...he HATES sequins.  As soon as he saw me for this shoot, he requested that I take off the sequin blazer...and as the day went on, he decided to blame his bad mood on the sequins.  Ummm...I don't think that sequins or glitter have that much power over a human being...but that's just my opinion.  

Please refer to previous post here, where Jerrmaner seemed to have a serious issue with glitter. 

Check out his ensemble here:  SEE/homme

asos revive leather harness belt

vintage sequin blazer

thrifted clutch

alexander wang cummerbund silk crepe pants

zara leather court shoe

james perse tee

BANG, BANG/asos double gem spike tikka hair clip

 

Bang, bang...the bangs are back.  I got the itch to cut my bangs about a week ago.  The bang craving was strong.  And before I knew it, I had my blunt bangs all over again.  Not the best move for me right now because these new hair tikkas do not play well with bangs.  I had about 10 bobby pins in my hair just to get the bangs back and another 5 to set the tikka in place.  This was my first attempt with the tikka...and I do hope to get better.  Stay tuned.  

Be sure to check out Jerrmaner's cool new shirt!  SEE/homme

asos double gem spike tikka hair clip  

ysl cage ankle boots

rianna phillips darwin portfolio clutch bag

zara skort

zara top 

zara blazer with contrasting lapel

 

CAUGHT IN THE CLUTCHES/zara denim jumper

I've pretty much been obsessed with Zara this season.  I find myself ordering from their site about every other week.  I am thinking that I am on a bit of an ordering hiatus now, but I just couldn't   resist buying these denim overalls.  I haven't worn overalls since high school and now that I have revisited the overall get-up, I can easily say that I love it...all over again.  

Note the fab Rianna Phillips clutch.  I just love her print design...I mean...isn't it divine?!

SEE/homme

zara denim jumper

zara wide stripe blazer

hanes tank

rianna phillips darwin portfolio clutch bag

in retrospect bracelet

marc jacobs snake bracelet

vintage bracelets

delorean sunglasses by replay vintage

alexander wang fabiana metallic leather sandals

IF YOU LIKE SOMETHING, PUT A BIRD ON IT/zara embroidered bomber jacket

Fell in love with this jacket right away.  I'm a total sucker for anything with a bird on it.  But I have to say that Zara's website continues to dazzle me this season (bird or not) and I just can't stop placing orders!  

Also, I was very much inspired by the April 2013 NYLON Magazine, as I decided to do the whole veil/baseball cap look.  Love it!  Too warm for a beanie, so I might as well incorporate the veil in another manner.  

Check out Jerrmaner...always looking good!  SEE/homme

zara embroidered bomber jacket (click here if you want one)

theory cotton tank

t by alexander wang boxer shorts

alexander wang bianca runway fishskin sandal

alexander wang jade stingray and suede clutch

vintage veil

gap baseball cap  

RIGHT UNDER YOUR NOSE/vintage glasses necklace

Wearing a necklace that my sister made out of vintage glasses.  She makes a lot of wonderful things...from vintage earring bracelets to glow-in-the-dark terrariums.  My mom also makes jewelry out of vintage goodies and it is so fun being around when they create something new.  I have an entire jewelry collection made up of their amazing creations.  You will be seeing many more pieces soon.  

Sometimes the best things are right under your nose.  

Don't forget to check out Jerrmaner: SEE/homme

zara dress

jimmy choo heels

vintage glasses necklace made by my sister (visit her website here)

 

END OF DAYS/zara skort

Here it is...the Zara skort.  It seems like everyone (or every blogger) in the world owns this skort.  And it seems like I cannot go one day without this little number showing up on my Instagram feed.  Does it bother me?  Obviously not, because I too purchased this little cutie...I guess its powers are too strong...even for me.  I think that it is pretty obvious where we go from here...this skort is taking over the world and it is entirely possible that human extinction is in the foreseeable future.  To my knowledge, this skort comes in white, blue and black; you do the math...we can't compete.   

Check out what Jerrmaner is doing here:  SEE/homme

zara printed top

the infamous zara skort

h&m flower necklace

aj morgan sunnies

chloe sevigny for opening ceremony pearl heels

I'VE NEVER FELT LIKE THIS BEFORE/fendi polifonia ankle boot

 

Expect to see these shoes a lot...I'm absolutely smitten and I'm not sure that I have ever felt this way about a shoe before.  Aren't they perfect?  I don't think any of the stores in Denver carry these shoes, but I am so lucky to have a wonderful shoe guy at Nordstrom that made the special order for me.  I look forward to a great future with these precious beauties.  

Note the clutch (I don't think it is really a clutch but that's what it is to me).  I bought it in Vienna at the MUMOK.  It's made of waterproof/tear resistant paper.  It was displayed at the museum with a permanent marker because you can actually write on it.  I fell in love with the idea right away!  But now, I just don't know what to write...whatever I write will stay on there forever, so it's gotta be good!  I am tempted to just give my 4 year old niece a Sharpie and see what she comes up with...but of course, that's a bit of a risk too.  Please let me know if you have any other brilliant ideas.

Check out what Digital Vacancy is doing here: SEE/homme 

fendi polifonia ankle boot

zara printed mini skirt with frill

mumok paper clutch

h&m pineapple tee

h&m denim shirt

gucci sunglasses

 

1970s AFFAIR/vintage patchwork rabbit fur bomber jacket

I've always wanted a rabbit fur bomber and it took me about 10 years to find the perfect one.  Yep, I stuck with my bomber search and I have finally conquered.  I found this perfect 1970s jacket on a website called Tangerine Boutique.  I have to say that I normally like to visit vintage shops when doing my vintage clothing shopping, but for this site, I am willing to make an exception.  The site has the most beautiful pieces and I think that the prices are super reasonable.  Check it out...you won't regret it!    

SEE/homme

1970s patchwork rabbit fur bomber jacket

vintage sweater worn as dress

vintage belt

dkny tights

zara fringe booties

FLY AWAY/shwings shoe wings

I purchased these wings at Kitson in LA.  Oh, how I wish they could just fly me away to a magic little world.  Unfortunately, they don't work like that...but they do add a bit a whimsy to my lace-up booties.  

SEE/homme

shwings shoe wings

zara lace-up booties

 

 

SMELLS LIKE.../grunge-inspired layers

So inspired by the 3.1 Phillip Lim S/S 2013 collection.  I just couldn't wait to start my 

grunge-inspired layering after seeing the runway shots...and I certainly couldn't wait until next spring.   

I am a strong believer in instant gratification, so I opted to execute my interpretation immediately.  

SEE/homme

thrifted blazer

zara top

t by alexander wang boxer sweatpants

chanel velvet mules with studs

william rast for target plaid shirt

ray-ban aviators

THE HIGH LIFE/modern vice capri wedge sneakers

 

 

Yeah, it's been a little sporty on Dollhouse Vacancy lately.  It does happen to be a major trend of the moment and one that I was thinking I would skip, but it just so happens that many designers have me lusting over their sporty accessories.  I wanted the Isabel Marant wedge sneakers, but I didn't transact in time; and so, I was lucky when I found these Marant look-a-likes in New York.  I'm actually in love with these shoes right now.  I was leery at first because they are not a true heel.  But I have to say that I feel quite comfortable sans le heel because of the wonderfully inventive covered wedge heel.   

 I'm still plenty propped up where I belong.  

zara jacket

forest tee

american apparel petticoat

modern vice capri wedge sneakers

fendi zucca chef mini shoulder handbag

thursday friday shelter keyring

LUSTROUS FRAILTY/marni silk-blend jacquard jacket

SEE/homme

marni silk-blend jacquard jacket

theory cotton tank

zara pants

ann taylor necklaces x2

by boe reminder bow necklace

ysl sandals