In the ring - sportswear

Freak & Geeks #cincodeseventiesstyle

“Force yourself to be curious within the context of your own life. Don’t take it for granted and get bored with it.”

—	Nate Manny, Tether

with that being said I took the liberty to enjoy cinco de mayo with good company , good vibes , good music ,  good alleyways -  Alley cat Mona 

The gang Cheralee , Carlis , Allix & Kim . 

We had a jolly good ole' time at Masa 14 on 14th st. DC was beautiful that day.

They call me Buffalo

Ray Petri ladies and gents ! that mastermind stylist behind the style called buffalo .. and inspiration to menswear . Years later his work is still invigorating stylists 

His passion was for overseeing everything about the creation of a photograph, except actually snapping the picture. Instead of using models and the buff blonds of the time, he cast teenagers, often of mixed descent, to wear designer clothes that he paired with underwear, vintage pieces and athletic basics best suited for bicycle messengers. The resulting look was unflinchingly tough and sexually charged.  

Here is an editorial Ali Stephen Dons the Buffalo style for Glamour , styled by Sebastian Gambos 

I have his coffee table book and always get inspired Amazon sells it . 

Pictures via FashionGoneRoque

Selfies & Up-do's

 A "hair-frame"  on the up-do's and the level of complexities....

                       Traditional Beaut - Offensively sharp, no fly-aways allowed, super sleek , ultra shiny , makes your face hurt  & weatherproof. This up-do is surely slightly painful but serves a purpose, it gives the illusion that you were born this way ...perfect. 

Best Used by the Obsessive Compulsive 

Whimsical Variable - romanced locks , interwined tousled bun with pearls that will make any girl happy , red velvet teasing , this is love .

                   King-ish - a controlled and defined part , the subtle ear cover , the allowed wrapped braid headband illusion .... all signs leads to a dictated separation living in cohesion

                                 

Aerodynamic - a solid and fluid headpiece , accessories heighten the the motion , futuristic decor that has made this face ultra modern art 

Sunshine Queen -  loose waves converted into a ventilation format , cool shades , no brush necessary ... it's a breeze . Now hit those waves babes   

             The Lana - She's beauty and she's grace , she's elegance and taste, she's miss Lana Del Rey 

What's your style up-do ...

Kate Somerville Luxuries

I recently had a facial and broke out just days after . Now I know that during a facial your pores are steamed open to draw out the impurities, therefore leaving the skin more susceptible to breakouts. 

Now my skin is oily but in my younger years I had acne issues, so I can say I am a bit experienced with the diligence needed to minimize breakage and scarring , I have, with time, learned my lesson. 

I decided while looking at myself in the mirror with my new friends zit one (left cheek ) and a fuller twice the size zit two (right cheek ) that I needed a new regimen for my skin. 

Alas, I try Kate Somerville : 

My instance favorite Clinic-To-Go Resurfacing Peel Pads it helps diminish the appearance of fine lines, pores and acne scars as well as buffs its way into revealing younger brighter skin. I am a fan of pads and now to have pads that are juiced up with this goodness , I mean you can feel it working on your skin , it a must-have. Nutrient-rich botanical ingredients smooth the skin while helping to soothe and calm irritation

     ExfoliKate Acne Clearing Exfoliating Treatment This is like an instant facial. It literally only takes one minute, and your skin feels smoother and tighter afterwards, and it helps to fight blemishes

Now the dessert for the skin CytoCell™ Dark Circle Corrective Eye Cream & Total Vitamin Antioxidant Face Serum these two products deliver on their promise and make face prepping in the morning a delightful luxury. 

The eye cream has helped with the puffiness that I tend to have my reactivating dormant stem cells. Total Vitamin face serum has the nutrients that brighten , balance and tone the radiant appearance .

Winter is always  harsh on my skin thankfully Kate Somerville's Products have just revitalized them.

Book by the Beach Club

I took a break from the frigid cold and flew down to west palm beach . 

My bestie Penelope  & I were blessed by the sun gods .  

                                 

              Wearing my new anthropolgy necklace , new book and my trustee american apparel crop top, zara sandals and         vintage skort - that's right a skort.

                                               Check out Penelope's  blog for more pics.

 On another note , I have been selected as a 1 of 8 finalist to represent the Northeast Region in the Cotton Road to the Runway Show.  GO Northeast !

 It's a tough competition but an awesome feeling none the less.

 Go HERE to check out the rest of the looks and VOTE ! 

The winners are chosen by you guys. 

Hope you enjoyed my look and remember, Cotton .... the fabric of our lives !

#cottonstyle   http://cotton24hours.thefabricofourlives.com

Belle by the Barracks

Whats a girl to do on New Years day other than have an elongated brunch with a fab group of friends.  Hosted by my darling girls SpicyCandy 

Of course I have the "give me a reason to wear this dress " outfit. 

You can say I got CARRIEed away .... 

 I bought this beautiful vintage dress from  La Petite Marmoset a couple of weeks ago during a pillaging fest. I tried it on, kept it on , walked out with it on . I seriously need more reasons to wear it. Brunch Anyone ?

Thanks to the lovely duo Carla & Katya for the after brunch special photosesh.  

Shirt: Zara Dress : LPM Shoes : Zara  Clutch: Marc Jacobs X Target Top Hat: Moschino

Stay Alert

2012 you've been good to me . I've stayed alert to consciously absorb whats around me , beauty & pleasure . Below are some random shots throughout the year . I remember the feeling while taking all of them . Looking forward to 2013 .

Cheers
xoxo
Mona