Beetle Juice, Beetle Juice, Beetle Juice!

I tried them on as a joke, bought them because they weren't joking anymore. 

Lace-up black boots, faux-leather hotpants, long sleeve white button-up, white sweater vest and a jean vest does just the trick!

Summer Fashion (on the Spring side of things)

I bought this shorts with high anticipation for summer: I broke 'em out a little early.  

High-waisted shorts with tights and boots (for warmth)

50's style striped tank top with sweater

Greys, whites, and yellows

A Moral Dilemma

 I never thought I would be one to own two shoes of the same style, in different colors.  When one of my favorite pairs of shoes went on sale for less than half the original price, and in a color I had previously debated buying, I couldn't resist.
The upside is, either color I wear, I always get comments, and they are always complimentary.

Gotta get right back, dress like a slack!

Imma try to be better, and two shirts is a good place to start. That's right, shirts. Period. That's not a jacket, or a janket, a jacket blanket.

A Big Deal

Well, it happened.  An event occurred that no matter how hard I may have tried, my raw denims would have to be washed.  14 months.  I bought my Cheap Mondays in January of 2011, it is now the end of February, 2012. 14 months of no washing. 

So, I gritted my teeth and did it. 

Before:

These bad boys fit my every curve beautifully, and we worked hard to get here. Notice the fade lines by the pockets. behind the knees, at the ankles: All created through natural wear. 

During: 

Wash

It is recommended that the denim be washed in a lukewarm water bath, mixed with extra dark care Woolite ($10, I was robbed-if anyone else needs it use mine).  They soaked for 45 minutes, and were rinsed off with cool water.  

 Dry

It is recommended that the denim be hung dry, preferably outdoors and in the sun.  I hit a stroke of luck that day, sun? In Portland? The denim gods obviously heard my plea.  

After:

To me, the jeans seem darker.  The fade lines less noticeable. (a result I was unready for, too faded yes.  But darker??)

 The back looks rad, faded in all the right places. 

They are quite a bit tighter in the waist area after the wash, reminiscent of our first months together.  I'm sure with a couple months hard wear, they will be better than ever!

Reverse Fade(ing)

Just an update on my reverse fades! They are still being broken in, as I don't wear them everyday.  I will get detailed pictures up once it is worthwhile. Here they are simply paired with wintry colors, black and deep maroon.