DIA DE LOS MUERTOS

I have been holding on to this editorial for a long time now...it is one of my favorites...I don't know what mag it came from or when, but I think around 2002 when the movie "Frida" was coming out. I am crazy over the styling and I feel such an attachment to this spread every time I look at it. The prints, the colors, the long skirts, the hair pieces...perfection...being inspired by Frida Kahlo is easy, she had an energy and style all her own. My personal yearn to emulate her style on occasion will last forever...the look is original and timeless...long live Frida...

xoxo-LLD

///Things are up and running with the computer...yip yip yay///

BOO

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!