Killin it: Jackets jackets jackets

Being from Minnesota, I've had my fair share of God awful jackets. I'd like to think I was just entertaining my right brain for later in life when I could organize my ideas into a fashion sense. Here's a perfect example of one...

(yikes, you'd think i was from jersey.)

Nowadays, this season is absolutely killing it with the jackets. My younger self is so jealous. :(

Pretty sure my obsession stemmed from watching "The Devil Wears Prada." Do you remember the Miranda-throwing-her-jacket-and-purse-on-the-assistants-desk-every-day montage? Well I noticed every one was AMAZING and unique! Then I thought "I'm just going to be covering up my cute outfits with a jacket this season anyway, why don't I get a couple amazing ones?" The following are my favorites.......

Forever 21, I own this lady and love it because it's baggy, vintage looking, and you can cinch it tight 

Forever 21, I also own this 90's inspired suede and scraggly fur trimmed beauty. It has a hood:)

Forever 21, tried to find it, never could. Extra long blazer with leather arms! Badass!

Nastygal, trench with chiffon back piece! Not too warm, but perfect for showing off your outfit! This is also a perfect DIY. Just cut out the back panel and sew in chiffon!

This is just randomly found on the internet, but I love the mixing of two coats! Also a fairly easy DIY!

Balmain inspired jackets. bleaching, studs and safety pins in chaotic order. Thats the key there, don't just get carried away with randomness. 

KVD line, the Napoleon. Saw this in person at Wonderland and it's even prettier in person! Thick, heavy and well made with perfect military accents. Well done Kat.

Also KVD, the quill coat. What's not to love; the placed artwork, the collar, the leather pockets, the length?

Killin' it: new Risk VS Reward Clothing

Just a quick post to show me wearing a new clothing line that Dean and I run called Risk VS Reward Clothing, or RVSR! Check it out, if you like, pass it along!

"Dueling Medusas"

"Black Dahlia"

haha I'm a devil 

"Crucifix"

"Pray for us rockers"

"Rosary Hearts dress"

Killin' it: "Arm Parties"

PART 1:
I put "arm parties" in quotes because I did not come up with this awesome phrase. It has quickly becoming one of my favorites. I started stacking my arms with bracelets a couple years ago (primarily silver), but for some reason- got a little over it. UNTIL.... the friendship bracelet. It has re-introduced me to the world of scavenging for random bracelets to cover my arms, thus the arm party. Here are some GREATEST examples from the coolest blogs:)

All the above images are from the man repeller, who is also the inventor of this killer phrase "arm party". (i think.. feel free to debate that one)

Above photos are from the fashionstake blog

Horrible picture, but awesome blog for getting bracelets! DANNIJO

This is my own arm party:

blue friendship bracelet from venice boardwalk 

green friendship bracelet with attached chains from forever 21

rubber bangles gifted 

silver studded bracelet from melrose flea market 

PART 2:

Want to know how to make some of your own?? I came across this amazing blog showing you how to make some cool ass bracelets! TRY em! I know I will.

The Braided Hex Nut!

The Wrap Bracelet

The Rope Bracelet

The Friendship Bracelet

Featured: Risk vs Reward Clothing

So the time has come to plug my clothing line.
Our website is very close to launching, so I thought why not brag it up on the old blog. Here are some pictures from our latest photo shoot with the gorgeous Camilla Luddington (you might recognize her from 'Will and Kate' on lifetime) and Benji:)

Rosary Hearts Dress

Feathers and Lace

Pray For Us Rockers

Turbo Poe

Lady of the Birds tunic

Dueling Medusas

LA Anarchy

Rosary Hearts dress back

Dueling Medusas

IFace

Makeup: Romina Fronti

Hair: Tracey Schlichter

Stylist: Tracey Schlichter

Photography: Matt Doheny

Models: Camilla Luddington

Benji Lanpher

PA: Dean Kujawa and Damien Lawson

Please check out our website! www.riskvsrewardclothing.com

or facebook! http://www.facebook.com/riskvsrewardclothing

or twitter! http://twitter.com/#!/RVSRClothing

Killin' it: Ankle boots

Sorry sandals and flip flops. Or even wedges and pumps for that matter. Ankle boots have kicked your sorry little asses for summer! No matter what I'm wearing; shorts, dresses, bellbottoms, or skinnies. I'm pairing it with ankle boots. At first they were hard to find, but of course stores are finally starting to catch on to what's cool. My favorite place to find them around LA? Wasteland! Vintage/worn in, designer and a great price! Here are some prime examples of what I'm preachin' about....

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Killin' it: Kat Von D

If you happen to be a fan of this talented lady, you may be interested to know she has a clothing line coming out. I'm impressed, but would like to see more....

see more here

I would wear every piece if it was affordable! I guess we'll see................................................ ;)
She really is a jack of all trades!

Killin' it: Electric blue

I have a new obsession. It kind of just came out of nowhere..... like most of mine do. I decided on electric blue Lita's from Jeffrey Campbell for christmas and then got an electric blue manicure and then saw Kat Von D's new blue do, and it was all over. Electric blue is my new thing. Now to be clear, it's a very specific blue... it's a rich-vibrant-royal-almost-cobalt-neonish-blue. Is that clear? Absolutely no hints of green, or purple! Pure blue. As Kat would call it, indigo blue. The following is just a few examples of why this color is KILLING it (in my head at least). I also have to mention, I'm wearing all blue tomorrow for our xmas celebrations:) dont care. pictures will follow.

Oh and I have one more thing........

Where can I find one of these scarf hoods! Or do I need to make one.?

One of the most stylish little ladies I work with, Mackenzie, was wearing one today and oh was I jealous. Where Mackenzie, where?

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