Tough Girl

Dress; thrifted

Abalone necklace; gift

Tights; DIY

Vest; Azkara

Stone bracelet; Target

Turquoise rings; vintage

Boots; Kohl's

White pyramid ring; The Laundry Room

Spike ring; Foxhouse

Photos by Virginia Maciel

So my friend Virginia contacted me to do a shoot with her, and asked my to dress like a punk rocker. I decided to add my own little girly, yet tough look. I found this gorgeous dress at Goodwill for only $2, and couldn't pass it up. One of the hems was completely torn though, so I hand sewed it back together (I think my first time really sewing anything.. Yay me!). To toughen it up, I added the faux leather vest, shredded tights, boots with chains, and the spike ring from Foxhouse, which I absolutely love. That abalone necklace is one of my favorite pieces that I own right now. My grandparents got it for me while they were on vacation in Monterey. My family kicks ass.

Thanks again to Virginia for these beautiful shots!

P.S. - Vote this look on Chictopia please? <3

Grunge & DIY

Studded leather jacket; Chic Boutique in Santa Cruz

DIY shorts; dyed and studded by moi

Tights; Urban Outfitters (shredded by moi)

Tank top; Forever 21

Boots; Kohl's

Rings; vintage, gifts

Wired stone bracelet; Target
Abalone earrings; gifted

Anything DIY has been my new thing lately. These shorts were inspired by the ever so lovely Madeline Pendleton. Splattered bleach all over them, then dyed them a fuchsia color. Then out of nowhere I decided to stud the hell out of them. I also shredded these tights to my liking.

As you know from my previous post, I spent the weekend with a bunch of amazing people in Santa Cruz. While roaming around shops, one, called Chic Boutique, had a rack of sale items posted up outside. As we walked by, I saw the studded leather jacket.. 50% off. Such a steal, and it's definitely my new favorite! I'd also had my eye on this stone bracelet I found at Target, just hadn't had the money to purchase it. Yesterday I went in to find that collection on jewelry had gone on clearance, and to my amazement, there was one left. I swooped it up real quick, and I'm so glad I did!