American Gothic: This August's choice of nailpolish color comes tinted with wine; dried blood

America Ferrera in Black Book's August issue

Heart Shaped Sunglasses: Lolita's back in style

There are many articles of clothing that I'm picky about purchasing for one reason or another. I don't buy these on a whim, but rather after I've searched for and craved the item for an extended period of time. So was the case for my Trench coat--a classic chocolate, double-breasted coat I fell in love with the summer before my junior year of undergrad. It's also the case for my black jeans, Converse low tops *I'm currently searching for a replacement and I'm looking for a particular shade of green), and red, heart-shaped sunglasses. I've been in love with the look of these since watching Lolita many years ago.

Thankfully silly 80s threads and accessories are back in style and it's easier to find a pair at a cheap rate. My friend Becca has a pair (or had as I'm not sure if she still owns them) and because I was thinking of her while driving home wearing my semi-new glasses I'm creating a multimedia project with a similar name as my new/old blog.

The name being Heart-Shaped Sunglasses. It caught on with me this evening as I decided that Inspiration Whore needed a new URL and a seperate location from my personal musings. That said Inspiration Whore (and it's archives) will be moving here while archives and new entries of my musings, artwork and other random entries will still be found at lpasarin.blogspot.com under the new name.

Enjoy!

-Linz

Dancing on air

I didn't get into So You Think You Can Dance until this season. Stange I know seeing as Danceworks members talk about it all the time, but I I always thought it was Hip Hop strong and while I do love watching strong hip hop choreography it's not my favorite genre. Nor is ballet, which is what I was trained in. Contemporary, lyrical and modern are so interesting.



This past holiday weekend I can't seem to stop watching this video. I'm in awe. Just enough attitude and yet contemporary movements. Oh I love Mia Michaels' choreography!



I love the song (even the way it's cut down here). But mostly I love that there's no fancy props or costumes; it's just raw emotion and complete faith in your partner. Without absolute trust in each other Katee and Joshua wouldn't be able to pull of the choreography as seamlessly as they did. This was just gorgeous.



This inspires me to get back into choreographing, ha!

Things I like: fashion edition

Things I like:

Bare Minerials eye shadows: After dressing up for two Thursday evening parties these last two weeks it's been a life saver. I'm not much of a makeup person and applying it can be disasterous... so lo and behold. When there's a shadow that's easy to apply and makes my eyes look GORGEOUS... I'm sold.

Black Jeans:An essential part of any 20-something's wardrobe.


Converse:Just grabbed up a pair of green ones this afternoon. Suddenly loving the high tops as well.

Kimichi & Blue: Cute, ruffled, summery sundresses all year 'round. That's not all they make, but their designs are whimsical and remind me of Erin Fetherston's Fall 2006 collection (remember Wendy Bird starring Kirsten Dunst?)

Pencil skirts and tucked blouses: trendy and yet sophisticated. Finally, people can dress and not look skanky on the subway... OK... some people can.

High-waisted wide-leg jeans: The Gap just brought these back. I'm in love... and so thankful the low-rise skinny jeans fashion is one it's way out. I hope.

Plummage for the hair.

Lolita sunglasses: Classic and cool. Definitely something you can 

Clutch wallets

High heeled oxfords: They may be "out of style" in just a few months, but I plan on wearing mine regardless. 

The color eggplant: Is my favorite color and I'm psyched to see it's in fashion for the time being.

Flowy sundresses: See Kimchi & Blue.

Solid color long cardigans: Slimming for ever figure and oh-so cozy.

Black leggings: They're essential and have been since the late 80s/early 90s. To be paired with any outfit when you need a little extra coverage... or haven't shaved in some time.

Riding boots:I've got a pair in black: I swear by them. Great added flare to any quiet outfit and yet quiet enough to take a back seat with outfits that have plenty of flare. 

Black cut out toe pumps: Pair these with those pencil skirts, paint your nails red and watch the men stop in their tracks as you turn the corner. 

Private-school-like emblems to sew on to countles sweaters and blazers: I like the idea and have plenty of old patches in my closet, but don't go crazy with these as the trend won't be around long and you'll be using a stitch ripper to pull them off. 

Chocolate brown bra: It's so much hotter than black. Trust me.