Fancy Giraffe

I was feeling under the weather and got behind on my posting, I’m sorry! The fact that my boyfriend is up north right now hasn’t helped either. I get so lonely without him!

Anyway, this is an outfit full of my latest obsessions: oversized shirts, platform shoes, & obnoxiously large bling! Semi-inspired by the amazing Ruby Gloom from Hong Kong (without even coming close to her radness). I wore this out to a great day with some of my friends at a “Taiwanese Nightmarket” at the Rose Bowl here. Of course having been to a real one in Taiwan, nothing could compare but at least my belly was happy at the end of the day ;)

I got my necklace custom cut from Paula over at Von Trash Jewellery! She does the most amazing 90s inspired stuff and I’ve been wearing all of them one at a time, showing them off. I almost wanted to keep it a secret to myself but that would be unfair to her! Go check out her work, she does all the cutting by hand and it’s rad as hell!!!

Oversized Jersey from Topshop | YRU Qozmo Hi Shoes from Hot Topic | 3-Eyed Smiley Necklace from Von Trash Jewellery

I know it’s a bit late for a festival look but this dress reallys calls for it. I had some extra roses and studs lying around (because I’m literally an arts and crafts store) so I made this headband! These leopard print shoes I’m wearing I got in Japan for $4 at a shop called the Thank You Mart. They used to have one in Los Angeles but it closed a couple years ago and I miss it so! Ah well, I guess this means I just gotta visit Tokyo more often ;)

DIY Studded Rose Headband | Yellow Skater Dress from Topshop | Plaid Shirt from Goodwill | Black Rosary from Hot Topic | Socks & Shoes from Thank You Mart | Fringe Bag from Akira Chicago

I have some backed up outfits I need to post ahhh! Things have been kinda crazy lately since I’ve picked up crafting again! I almost forgot how fun it was.

So this rockin outfit features some of my latest obsessions: chokers, thigh highs, and garters! Perfect for a sunny Los Angeles afternoon =)

DIY Studded Jean Vest | Eyeballs Crop Top from Clumsy Cat | Studded Faux Leather Skirt from Wasteland | Spotted Thigh High Tights from American Apparel | Jeffrey Campbell Tardys from Ashbury Skies | Garter from CreepyYeha

Hey guys, thanks so much for entering the giveaway! Using a random number generator, the winner is…

DEBORA!

Stay tuned for a new outfit post tomorrow and perhaps a new giveaway soon? =)

Hello Lovelies! I was contacted by Heavenly Couture recently and they asked me to do a review on their online shop. They’re known as the “$16 store” because EVERYTHING is $16 or under! I’ve been eyeing camo vests but hadn’t seen the perfect one, so when I came upon this vest I was super excited! Not only was it exactly what I wanted but it was also only $16! I paired it with my DIY studded/torn shorts and a simple beige crop top. It stands out perfectly on it’s own. 

A quick review on Heavenly Couture:

Price: Amazing! how could you go wrong with $16 and under?
Shipping: Super fast!!!
Quality: Perfect; like anything you’d get from pricier shops.
Selection:  A great selection for the price you get, unlike some other online shops that may have the price but not the selection.

So anyway, to the exciting part… I’m giving away a FREE pair of their Striped Washed Denim Shorts (size small)!

Wanna win them? All you gotta do is:

1. Like Heavenly Couture on Facebook or follow @heavenlycouture on Instagram.
2. Like Fancy Giraffe on Facebook.
3. Comment on this post by clicking on the “Comments” link at the bottom and letting me know you wanna be entered in the drawing! Please leave some way of contacting you (email preferable).

Recently I’ve reawaken my love for pastels (in reality it never died). I fell in love with these UNIF shorts that had a combo of my favorite pastels! I had to print an amazing cat shirt to go along with it, and thus I have myself a pastel kitten look! I pushed the look even further with these amazing lilac creepers that I got for a steal recently… and then put on my lacy thigh highs! With recent garter + thigh high trends, especially with those oh-so-popular garter leggings, I still couldn’t help questioning, were these socks pushing it too far? Nevermind, I love them, so who cares?!

Cat Printed Cutoff Tee was Custom Printed | UNIF Shorts & Lilac TUK Creepers from Karmaloop | Brown Purse from Urban Outfitters | Lilac Beanie & Skeleton Hands Necklace from Japan

Talk about heat wave! These are the days when I question weather or not Southern California supposedly has “perfect weather.” I’d rather travel through freezing cold Europe again than spend a day walking in the heat!  ’Tis the perfect day to wear a crop top and my comfy snakeskin pants! I love that these pants have a bit of green in them so that pairing it with a light chiffon shirt really adds a bit of a color to what could be an all-nude/brown outfit.

Beige Crop Top from American Apparel | Snake Print Pants from ? | Mint Chiffon Top from Nasty Gal | Taupe Jeffrey Campbell Litas from Wasteland |Brown Bag from Urban Outfitters 

I went to Melrose the other day for the first time in a long time. (I have not excuse, living so close, but I just HATE finding parking!!) I happened upon Joyrich and was astounded by their new collaboration with Gerlan Jeans! I’m in loooovvveee!! If they had my size, I would’ve shelled out the moolah for a pencil print dress! (So I guess it’s good they didn’t have my size? haha) Across the street is a great store called Wild Style that Joyrich opened at the end of last year. It’s like a giant store of my dream closet! Super funky and crazy clothes that most people wouldn’t dare wear. This outfit today is slightly inspired by this funky style, although it’d definitely not even close to being completely bizarre.

Neon Yellow Mesh Crop Top from & Thigh High Socks American Apparel | Red Beanie & Patterned Shorts from Japan | Plaid Jeffrey Campbell Wedges from Ashbury Skies | Necklaces from Number A & Topshop

Is purple not really my color? I think I accidentally gothed myself out with this mesh dress-turned-top. Oh well! Mesh, chiffon, and anything see-through is becoming more and more a staple in everyone’s wardrobe. Will the trend ever die down? I hope not!

Oh and excuse my poor attempt and Angelina Jolie’s sexy leg pose—I wasn’t really trying to be sexy, I just had to show off my ombre tights! ;)

Purple Mesh Dress-turned-Top from American Apparel | Black Skirt &  Jeffrey Campbell Heels from Wasteland | Clear Pink Belt from Spinns (in Tokyo, Japan)

I’ve been wanting to don this cute cat ear hat for the blog since I got it for Christmas from my best friend Emily! It’s super adorable and matches a simple vintage look like the one I’m donning today =) 

Cat Ear Hat was a gift | Forest Green Sweater & Camera Bag from Urban Outfitters | Mustard Blouse & Knee High Socks from American Apparel | Sam Edelman Booties from 6pm | Skirt from Nasty Gal | Sunglasses from ASOS

My amazing, wonderful, beautiful, kind, and… did I say amazing—boyfriend gave me a Topshop shopping spree for my birthday last weekend. (In case you don’t follow me on instagram, here’s the pic I took of my celebration with my BFFs) Because of that, and also because Topshop is having a sort of amazing sale right now, I finally realized my dream of owning this full crop top + skirt set. I don’t know why but I love being matchy matchy with these sets, and yes it’s somehow different than if this was a full on dress. I also got the amazing UNIF cross trainers  which were heavily discounted by a stroke of luck! But anyway, it’s a hot 91 degrees Fahrenheit in LA right now and I’m wishing it away!

Alphabet/Number Crop Top & Skirt from Topshop | Metallic UNIF Cross Trainers from Karmaloop | Bracelet turned Choker from H&M

I had two people ask me if I tattooed or painted my legs today! In reality they’re nude stockings with cool velvety shapes on them. Tattoo tights have been incredibly popular in Japanese street fashion so I picked up a few pairs in Harajuku. I have a feeling the rest of the world is going to catch up soon with this trend and I’m ready! The floral overalls I’m wearing were so cute on the hanger I couldn’t resist! I’m still looking for a regular ole denim pair to join in on all the overall fun but instead of overspending, I’m obstinate about thrifting a pair. I’m excited that overalls are in again! They were the only thing I would wear as a kid!

Headscarf from American Apparel | Gray Croptop, Floral Overalls, Gray Socks from Topshop | Tattoo Tights from Japan | Sandals from River Island

Hello again! I’m back from the dead! My boyfriend and I have finally come back from our months of backpacking through Europe and we couldn’t have had more fun! We also made a surprise trip to Tokyo due to a crazy stroke of cheap plane ticket luck!

If you want to see some of my trip photos, I updated my Instagram (@unravelingsky) pretty thoroughly throughout our trip =)

After months of wonderful traveling memories, it still feels good to be home. I spent the first couple of days enjoying good ole Los Angeles weather, but I’m back to missing the cold, haha! I’d rather freeze than sweat any day! 

These photos were from a beautiful day in Tokyo when we visited the Imperial Palace. We were lucky enough to be in Tokyo during the ONLY 2 week period in the whole year that the sakuras bloom! It was absolutely gorgeous!!

Also, I was super excited about my bear ears beanie!!! =D

Hey there palace kitty! =^.^=

being silly~

Studded Ears Beanie from We Go (Tokyo) | Plaid Shirt from Goodwill | Dweeb Crop Top & polka dotted socks from Topshop | Denim Skirt from Spinns (Tokyo) | White Shoes from MUJI

I am so horrible! I left for my three month European backpacking trip without another word since Christmas! I’m terribly sorry but things happened so fast and there was so much work and packing to be done. Since I last blogged, I have been (unfashionably) backpacking through Europe: It started with 3 week trip through all of Ireland, then one week in each of the following cities…Scotland (Glasgow, Sterling, Edinburgh), London, Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, Prague, and now Budapest! It’s been quite the adventure and I feel so blessed to be doing it! Only three more weeks left of my trip until I have to face reality again! My next destination is a surprise though, it was sort of on a whim and I’m EXTREMELY excited to go!

But since I’ve literally been backpacking, I didn’t have any outfits to share… but I couldn’t help myself in London as well as getting a few things here and there at vintage shops through Europe. I ended up buying an extra luggage bag to hold what “little” treasures I would allow myself. ;)

Finally it’s warm enough to wear some of them! Budapest feels amazing in 55 degree weather! I never thought a native Southern Californian like me could think that 55 degrees would feel like sunbathing weather but it really has come to that after weeks of 20 - 35 degrees. But I can’t complain cause I quite love cold weather! Basically everything I’m wearing is from Topshop, hahaha. I know it’s kind of stupid of me to be so excited about Topshop in London when one literally opened up in Los Angeles in February. But I wasn’t there for the opening and oh my goodness have you seen the flagship store in London?!?!?!?!?! I think I could spend my whole life in there. I got lost quite a few times in that maze of a store!

So yeah, nothing fancy, just plain old black and white love! Hopefully I’ll be able to blog again soon but I never know! Usually I’m out wearing my ugly ole tennis shoes since walking in anything else is hell for my feet! haha

Oh, did I mention I got a haircut before my trip too?!?!! I don’t know if I like it or not. I do quite miss my long hair although I haven’t had un-dyed hair in years so it’s quite a nice change! 

I wanted to get something from Ragged Priest but only settled on a beanie, haha. I’m still going to covet it though!

^ Couldn’t help but get some POW! socks hehe. Shoes from Zara! I love loafers!

^ had to throw in a picture of me with the River Danube in the background. And the super beautiful Parliament building! Budapest is so beautiful!

Until next time (which is hopefully soon~!)

Ragged Priest Beanie, Checkered Sweater, Black and White Pant/Leggings, POW! socks all from Topshop | Loafers from Zara | Scarf from Urban Outfitters

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays to everyone! I hope everyone is safe and warm enjoying their holiday. I will be back soon with one last outfit before my trip to Europe. Stay tuned!

<3

Faux fur coats of all different colors are my newest obsession. I wish I could bring them all on my trip since I know I’ll be freezing my butt of in Europe! Boy did I take advantage of Nasty Gal’s Cyber Monday Sale with this coat… I think it’s my favorite coat as of today! I feel like I belong in the Rock of Ages in it (in a good way, haha!) I wanted the similar pastel palette one they came out with too! What did I wear this snazzy outfit to today, you ask? To to opthamologist! Now back to packing (and sneezing because of all the dust, ugh!)

Patched Faux Fur Coat from Nasty Gal / Gray Blouse from Urban Outfitters / Oxblood Maxi Skirt from American Apparel / Sam Edelman Booties from 6pm / Black Fringe Bag from Shop Akira / Sunglasses from ASOS

Today I finally started to pack up our apartment. My boyfriend and I are due to move out next Wednesday to put everything in storage while we’re in Europe for 3 months. AHHH!!! So many feeling are jumbled up inside me. I’m anxious and excited to travel! But also nervous about the hurdles we’ll most likely come across. And then I’m bummed because I can’t blog any outfits while I’m away (we’re going backpacking so we’re packing light). I don’t know when my last outfit will be, but probably sometime early next week or even this weekend. I gotta pack up all the goodies! I’m determined to try and update at least every once in awhile with some travel photos so don’t fret!

It’s funny because I’m usually just in my PJs all day now as we’re preparing for our move. My boyfriend was asking me this morning as I put on my makeup, “Where are you going out to?” and I responded “I’m gunna go to Home Depot to get some moving boxes.” And he says, “You gotta dress up for that?” and I insistently say “Of course not! I’m dressing up for my blog!” I can’t abandon you guys quite yet =) This shirt is a beautiful vintage shirt I snatched up from Thrifted & Modern. For some strange reason the images on it remind me of Europe and get me excited for traveling all over again! hehe

I painted my nails on Monday! I always have trouble doing a complicated design on my right hand since I’m right-handed so just plain colors on that one! haha.

Vintage Top from Thrifted & Modern / Grey Pants from American Apparel / Stitched Belt & Madrid Wool Hat from Nasty Gal / Sam Edelman Booties from 6pm

Yay my musical smiley face top from Joyrich finally came in the mail and I’m totally in love with it! I found out yesterday that the owner is not much older than I am… makes me feel like I really gotta step up my game in life! haha. I wore this to a mini get together with some of my favorite people before I say adieu to to the good ole USA for the next three months! Ahhh I’m getting so anxious for Europe!

Joyrich Musical Smiley Blouse from ASOS / Ombre Shorts from Iron Fist Clothing / Fringe Bag from Akira Chicago / Studded Flats from ASOS

I don’t think I realized how obsessed I’d be with my Madrid Wool Hat from Nasty Gal. I feel like I could pull of my pajamas as long as I have this hat on. Oh but I don’t want it to outshine these amazing shorts—YES that’s chain fringe, and it’s wonderful! (and maybe a little too fun to play with…) I know you’re thinking it must have cost me a fortune, but the most delightful thing is, I got them for free at the Iron Fist Sample sale while volunteering! Ahhhhh! And don’t clothes feel so much better when you haven’t paid a penny for it? I can’t thank Michelle enough for letting me volunteer! <3 The sequined-cross blouse I snagged during Cyber Monday on Nasty Gal, which is the best day invented since Christmas. Ah, deals!

Madrid Wool Hat from Nasty Gal / Holy Sequin Blouse from Nasty Gal / Chain Fringe Leopard Shorts from Iron Fist Clothing / Studded Flats from ASOS

A few weeks ago I volunteered at an Iron Fist Clothing sample sale and it was simply amazing!! Perhaps I’m just behind on the times, but I hadn’t heard of Iron First before this… afterward I was in love. Everything at the sample sale was $10 and under!! But the greatest thing? As a volunteer I got $100 in free merchandise, so that meant at least 10 amazing items! One of which was this amazing fur coat. I know some of you hate it, and in fact my boyfriend says it reminds him of a muppet… but I’m in love with it! It’s like one of those pieces you wouldn’t initially think to buy but seeing it on someone cool like Gwen Stefani would make you think otherwise. I’m no Gwen Stefani, not even close, but I can aspire to be her, right? Should’ve put on a Bindi.

Teal Fur Coat from Iron Fist Clothing / Black Bustier from Nasty Gal / Pink and Orange Skirt from SYLK / Fringe Bag from Akira Chicago / Wedges from Urban Outfitters