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Hello again! Sorry for my absence, I've hit the dreaded time of (dun dun dun) midterms! Thought I'd put together a quick little weekly wishlist of things I've been stalking on the internet for a little while. Now that I'm no longer chained to my prescription glasses I'm opening up to a whole new word of novelty sunglasses and other sorts of accessories.

o1. wildfox couture seeing stars sweater

o2. curlycue big lense sunglasses from girlprops

o3. topshop stud dip dye oversized sweater

o4. wildfox couture white label prairie rose shredded sweater

o5. batman knuckle duster ring

o6. alexander wang diego studded bucket bag

o7. giant black crystal ring


Can I please tell you how much I dye over the Topshop ombre sweater? It's such a perfect match of trends - I love that the ombre is pink! There is also a really cute black/grey ombre t-shirt over on asos right now but it as much as the sweater is! Of course I would find the most perfect sweaters AFTER sweater season is gone. I picked up two of the China Glaze colors from the Hunger Games collection Colors from The Capitol that I've been wearing all week to decide whether I should write a review on it or not. I also found my best Kiki-bomb so far last weekend! It was double sided and a full 8x11 page! Just some things to look forward to upcoming on my little ol' blog!

 

em

 

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Happy March! Sorry I haven't been updating as much as normal. To be honest, I just haven't had much to blog about! I'm trying to work out a post with my newest instagram photos, but I can't get the formatting right. I hope where ever you are, dear reader, you're getting the same wonderful spring weather that I'm getting in Chicago! I know it won't last, but it sure helps get through the next few weeks that still border on winter weather. Winter can last until April around here, so 66 degrees and sunny (although WINDY!) is seriously welcome!

To get you through your week (happy humpday!) here's a picture of Kirsten at the Independent Spirit Awards! Don't have many other current photos of her to post for your viewing pleasure, don't quite know where she's gone off to. Also, have no idea where my Kiki-bomber has gone off to, either! I'm hoping that now that the weather is getting nicer that I'll find more Kiki-bombs hiding in newspaper stands.


On a completely unrelated note, would somebody like to buy me this 90 dollar t-shirt? Seriously, I love it so much. Why is asos asking almost $100 for a t-shirt? Unfair.

 

Check back to M♥GPIE sometime later this week, early next week, I'm going to be reviewing the new Colors of The Capitol" collection of China Glaze nail polishes (maybe only one or two colors, we'll see) and more pretty, shiny things.

em

LOVE: Alex Winston x Alyssa Baron-Klask "Fire Ant"

 Alex Winston - "Fire Ant" from stereogum on Vimeo.


Remember my lovely friend Alyssa Baron-Klask? She came and stayed with me for a few days earlier this month and it was AWESOME. Anyway - she has teamed up with the equally lovely Alex Winston (remember her? If you don't, familiarize yourself, dammit!) for the music video for Alex's new single "Fire Ant." I'm obsessed with it - such a great team up of home-town talent. Alyssa is an extremely talented artist who is now specializing in - wait for it - PUPPETS. She hand-made EVERYTHING you see in the video and I am absolutely blown away by the ending product, both visually and musically. Hope you enjoy it as much as I do!

 

em

LOVE: Kris Nation State Neckace

How adorable! Kris Nations is a jewelry line that specializes in unique bracelets, rings, necklaces and other shiny goodies. Saw a friend of mine post this necklace on Instagram and I instantly fell in love. I love Michigan related things, but aside from my Detroit Red Wings t-shirt it feels a little strange for me to wear actual clothing with the word "MICHIGAN" emblazoned on it. It's so pretty and delicate but completely unique to state pride jewelry I've seen before. I love the necklaces in the shape of the states that include the heart over the hometown, but these just feel a little bit more unique. You can also get it with the UP! I know how many of my michigan friends love going up north!

If you live away from your home state, like I do, you can take a little piece of them with you no matter where you go. If you live in Chicago, you can pick one up at a boutique called Eskell in Wicker Park. If not, you can nab one at Kris Nation's own website! krisnations.com They're super affordable clocking in just under $48.00 I can't wait get one around my neck! I'm normally a silver girl, but for some reason I really love the gold version...

 

 em

ps sorry for the lack of my "weekly" updates. finally got around to reading the hunger games, and my whole life sort of stopped until i finished 2 out of the 3 books. i become an obsessive reader and completely ignore the rest of the world. 

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I'm a little late on the bandwagon. I don't know why but lately I'm feeling all sorts of dark colors, all while pastels come into the shops. I'm really craving a proper leather motorcycle jacket. I have an old faux leather bomber from Urban Outfitters from ages ago that I'm considering studding it instead of blowing money I don't technically have on something I don't technically need. I really enjoy the aesthetics of a pretty feminine blouse mixed with a hard leather jacket. Regardless, I am excited for leather jacket weather! As much as I love my dalmation jacket, I'm over heavy winter coats.

o1. the birkin harley tee from wildfox

o2. comme des garcon play cardigan

o3-o4. wildfox couture deer ring in white and fox ring in white

o5. scallop Dress from Lipsy via ASOS - reminded me a lot of the Victoria Victoria Beckham dress I posted the other week minus some $600!

o6. OBEY jump street leather jacket

o7. matte nail polish - can't find the actual nars polish for sale online anywhere but the link points to a YSL black nailpolish duo of shiny/matte for $30 which isn't too bad. i'm a sucker for their product design, anyway.

Spring, you can get here any time now!

 

em

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This is the most wonderful photoshoot I've seen in a while. The wonderful Leith Clark styled this photoshoot of the lovely Kiki for Vogue Italia February 2012. So ethereal yet comical! It's probably one of the most beautiful shoots I've seen for a while. The muted, soft backdrop really makes the bright colors of the clothes pop!

No new kirsten flyers yet, anxiously waiting for a new one. Oh, where are you, kikibomber?

 

em

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o1. Vera moda heart print collared dress from asos. see those little polka dots? they're actually tiny hearts! love the natural waistline and the oversized collar. great basic!

o2. My new favorite piece! ASOS alphabet print skater dress! Skater dresses are my favorite cut of dress, so easy and flattering for every body type. The alphabet print on the dress just kills me and the exposed zipper on the back is really cute. It is little short, though! (eek!)

 o3. Continuing my theme of dresses Shamrock Star dress from Modcloth - but it's already sold out! I'm dying to own a green dress to compliment my red hair (without looking too much like a leprechaun!) I love the back! I seem to be a total sucker for the details of dresses these days.

o4. American Apparel nail varnish in T-shirt. I recently purchased the solid gold and it's a wonderful formula, thick and even coverage. I have a mother-of-pearl color nail varnish from Chanel from a few years ago but I'd love a nice basic white to wear often during the spring. I'd also love to do the tuxedo manicure like Zooey Deschanel wore at the Golden globes!

 

o5. And finally a nightshirt from Topshop, which quite frankly I would wear during the day with leggings and a sweater. I once saw a shirt from Pink by Victoria Secret which said "Sleep All Day" in big bold letters down the front. I often regret not purchasing it and wearing it every day of my life, so everyone can know just how much I love sleeping.

Still having a very mild winter that leaves me both suspicious and excited and itching for spring. How wonderful will it be to have a Valentine's day where I don't have to wear snow boots out! What are your plans for Valentine's day?

 

em