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Happy Halloween my little dolls!

Sooo...my computer has really been fucking with me lately...BOOOOO!! I am trying to get it resolved this week...fingers crossed...so I apologize for the lack of posts recently. It is kind of crazy how dependent I have become on this computer and how I feel like I am so out of touch with the world without it. I was able to load a couple of pics from past Halloweens. I am kind of a closeted Halloween dresser...I don't usually have plans to do anything and then every year I decide to dress up last minute and just hang at my house and watch horror movies...lame, I know...

Geisha 2009

Honestly a last minute costume...I was really happy with the way the makeup turned out...I was attempting to recreate the look that Kevyn Aucoin (LOVE LOVE LOVE) did on Gena Rowlands in his book "Face Forward"

Bullet wound 200?

No story behind this except I just really wanted to explore with makeup...I remember I sent this pic to my mom because I was really excited about how my makeup turned out and it really upset her...I guess my makeup was a little too authentic

///I am really looking forward to seeing all of your costumes , so if you post your costume please send me a link to it...

Have a fun night everyone!!!///

xo-LLD

BOSS LADY

Top: Forever 21, Jeans: H&M

Jacket: Vintage London Fog (one of my all time luckiest finds...leather bomber for a dollar!! Wha whaaat??)

Necklace: my own design...Lately I have been picking up some big single trinkets here and there and putting them on long chains for a quick and EASY accessory...

Boots: Jeffrey Campbell

Turban: Ahhh yes...this fantastic piece is from Black Market Baby by Audrey Cantwell...I was searching for the perfect turban (FOUND) when I found her site on Etsy...all of her designs are kick ass and I also discovered that she is a fave amongst some of the bloggers whose style I adore...check her out HERE...you will LOVE her too!!!

///This whole look was centered around the turban. I love the whole turban look but I continually see it styled in a very ethereal, laid back look. I wanted to toughen it up...be the tough bitch I can be sometimes. I guess it is a reflection of my current mood...I've been feeling a bit feisty and a bit pissed off at people who talk a lot of shit and don't do anything they say they will. I really miss the East coast in times like these. You always know where you stand with someone...there are no guessing games and for the most part people do as they say. People in these part are a bit more passive and worry about hurting peoples feeling...nice gesture but I'm sorry, I like my friendships straight up with two olives!///

xoxo-LLD

BIRDFACE

Sweater: Mak, Jersey tee dress: CYN, Leather leaf necklace: own design

Knit leggings: Forever 21

5 layer fringe boots: Minnetonka Moccasins

///I have pretty much been declared this boot and legging combo a fall uniform for me...this is possibly just a personal excuse for wearing them for everyday for the past 3 days!! I love the clashing textures and the subtle warmth the leggings provide. Although warmth is not really needed considering it is still 80 degrees during the day here right now. seriously. I don't remember these high temps lingering so long last year...whatever... I am still determined to have my fall...I am just sweating a bit doing it...///

xoxo-LLD

ON THE CHEAP

Wet n Wild Wild Shine Nail Polish in Night Prowl #467

I live in my own world...affected by none...among all these muted and pastely nail colors currently happening...I only want to wear some glittery glam rock shit ALL the time...

This shade is a smoky grey/black solid with vibrant purple glitter...2 coats and I declare perfection at my fingertips and yes...only 99 cents dollfaces!

What shades are on your tips right now??

GREY DAYS

I have been obsessing over anything with big sleeves...I want my arms to drown in fabric. I want a shirt with a fitted body with dramatically over sized sleeves so...I made one.

///I made this out of a mid-weight jersey fabric that I then dyed RIT Pearl Grey.

I don't normally make clothing (especially from scratch)...I really prefer to work on smaller more detail oriented projects. BUT I really wanted a shirt like this and haven't really seen anything like what was in my mind...and even if I did, I probably wouldn't have the money to afford it...so obsession and necessity really drove me to make this...and I have to say I am really in love with it!! Toot toot!///

xoxo-LLD

DRAGON GIRL

Maybe you have been wondering about the red lip I have recently been rocking pretty frequently...or maybe not...well, I'm going to tell you anyways...I have been OVERLY fucking ecstatic about the NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencils, mine being in the shade Dragon Girl, seriously this is the best lip stick/pencil EVER! Besides the color (AH MAZ ING) it stays on and doesn't dry out your lips...swear!!...soft and velvety as they mention in the name...

Vintage head scarf, giant leather hoop earrings by the amazing Linda Smith

Hello, have you met my pores? Ain't no airbrushing here!

GONE DADDY GONE

Dress: Forever 21

Leather necklace: own design

Lace up booties: Deena & Ozzy

Striped metallic socks: Forever 21

Right hand: Antique button ring by Jody Sweitzer

Left hand: Tribal two finger ring by Tribal Souk

///While we were taking these pics, I kept thinking of the first self titled Violent Femmes album cover for some reason...this album was the soundtrack to my early teens..."Gone Daddy Gone" being one of my favorite songs on it... "Beautiful dress, Lovely girl"...

My ever changing pendulum of a mood has been a bit dark lately and I am really feeling this witchy look...long dresses like this one are all I want to wear right now, but who knows, my mood changes like the wind and what I am wearing usually follows suit...sometimes I feel like I have multiple personalities (I do mean that in a good way!)...that is how I keep myself entertained! hee hee...

I hope you all have a great day and embrace whatever mood you are in...///

xoxo-LLD

PSYCHEDELIC FURS

With Balloon Fiesta starting here in New Mexico this weekend (this being my second experience), I can never help but to feel inspired by all the bright colors and the beauty of the balloons. My mind works in mysterious ways (with everything referring to fashion) and it lead me to think of all the bright colored furs that are in this fall/winter season! I think part throwback to the 90's chubby and some part adding vibrancy to a classic, I am loving every bit of it!

Peter Som F/W 2010

Derek Lam F/W 2010

Michael Kors F/W 2010

Zac Posen Pre Fall 2010

Michael Kors F/W 2010

Zac Posen F/W 2010

Doo.Ri F/W 2010

Zac Posen F/W 2010

///If you don't know about the New Mexico Balloon Fiesta, as I didn't before I moved here, you should look it up...HERE. Truly one of the most beautiful sights ever, with so many colorful balloons filling the skies, it is a bit surreal!! It is a HUGE attraction that happens once a year and the city is FILLED with people who come just for this! My work is located near the main site and already last night we were crazy busy and are anticipating a overwhelming week...cha- ching$$$. But today I have off so I am so going to savor this lovely, hot day and relax...(it is 92 degrees here, for real,WTF??) I hope you all have a wonderful day!///

xoxo-LLD

hot air balloon images taken from:Enchanted Balloon Ride, AM Nightlife, and Balloons Over The Rainbow