What I Wore

I am obsessed with the mixture of modernity and history. Juxtaposition is perhaps an overused word in the fashion industry, however that is exactly how I feel about my outfit selection today. My sinister style is exemplified with crystal snake earrings and blood red lipstick. I love looking at fashion history as inspiration, as you can see when I pair a vintage-inspired pillbox hat with chunky Dr Martens boots and a leather jacket in this outfit. The hat in particular is made by Scala Classico, a company who's been hand-designing hats since 1921. While I was looking for a nice space to take pictures of this outfit today, a dear friend of mine showed me this "graffiti room" space in her dorm building. This is a space where any resident or guest can go in and paint, write, and sketch whatever they want to on the walls, floor, tables, and fixtures. It is an extremely open and calming room, showcasing the creative processes for many students and allows these students to do what they want without restrictions. Messages of hope, sex, and distain were scrawled in along with massive splashes of paint and intricate murals. Among these beautiful viewpoints and works I sat, smiled, and even added a few Sharpied comments myself while discussing and meeting with others working in the welcoming space.

"Goth Grandma" Article

     Last Friday I trekked myself out of bed and wrapped myself up in a massive, knitted black poncho to head out to an interview for Susannah Meza, an up-and-coming Fashion Journalist. She's one of my peers at Columbia College Chicago and an inspiration. Take a look as she asked me about why I choose to wear what I wear and what makes me confident. 

"Goth Grandma"

What I Wore

 The 1920s was an unquestionably freeing time for women. Exoticism mixed with a variety of un-restricting garments and accessories created a visually creative and appealing time in fashion that is often referenced to even today. On this revolutionary voting day in the United States, I am inspired to look forward to the future and have true hope. I believe that this is the same way the Suffragettes carrying signs and wearing political stark whites felt once the Nineteenth Amendment was passed on August 18, 1920. This landmark decision came just in time for the Roaring Twenties, or as legendary fashion editor Diana Vreeland called it, "the true birth of the 20th century". Thus, the free spirited women of the 1920s and their extraordinary jewelry slinking and bouncing around them while they lived their new fast-paced lives inspired me to clink around in my own ridiculous faux pearls. I hope that the decision made today is in the favor of modest pearl wearer Hillary Clinton. She is someone who I believe has more of the same rights and interests in mind as I do, unlike her competitors.  

Boots: Dr Martens "Daria" Boot