The Uniform Project

I'm still alive. It's just been a crazy/busy week!

We all have at least one item that is so versatile, we can make a different outfit and even make it look like a totally different garment for almost every day of the week. But what about making a shirt (or dress, or pants) work for 365 days?

That is the idea behind The Uniform Project- Sheena has pledged to wear one dress (well, 7 identical dresses really. One for each day of the week) for one year as an exercise in sustainability. Sounds crazy, but remarkable. She has taken a simple but gorgeous dress designed by her friend Eliza Starbuck and accessorized in such a way that you would never be able to tell it's just the same dress being worn over and over again.

The Uniform Project is also a fundraiser for the Akanksha Foundation- at the end of the year all contributions will go towards new uniforms and other educational expenses for under-privileged children in India.

Most of the accessorizing comes by way of thrifted and vintage finds, and I'm quite psyched that someone like Sheena is this dedicated to changing not only the way we think about sustainability, but also contributing to a worthy cause. Only halfway through her 3rd month, here's hoping she doesn't get too bored =)

If you'd like to donate accessories, something you have designed, or simply collaborate you can contact Sheena here: http://www.theuniformproject.com/home/accessories.html

Better yet, you can even donate directly to Akanksha's school project: http://www.theuniformproject.com/home/donate.html

Happy 4th of July!

Happy Independence Day, my American readers. And to my non-American readers I hope you have a lovely Saturday! My beloved OAK is continuing their 304050 sale, but now everything is 50% off! I'm dying to get my hands on this M.O.L. Knits tank, but it's still a bit out of my budget. It's a beautiful cashmere tank with a chiffon overlay, and it's gor-ge-ous!

M.O.L. Knits drape chiffon cashmere tank, $99.00

For what it's worth

Come on lay with me/ 'Cause I'm on fire

For what it's worth

I tear the sun in three/ To light up your eyes.

I just bought (yes bought, not downloaded) the new Placebo cd, Battle for the Sun. Not sure how I feel about it yet; don't get me wrong it's a good, solid record, just not your typical Placebo. It's no where near what Meds was, but it will grow on me in time. I love this band, ever since hearing "Every You Every Me" on the opening sequence of Cruel Intentions. And they are hot, even if they are, really, women. But you cannot sit there and tell me Brian Molko isn't one sexy beast.

So anyway, back to fashion. I was thinking the other day I'm in dire need of some new tanktops. And these Urban Outfitters beauties are per-fec-tion; grey with just the right amount of color to not initiate my brighthuephobia.

BDG paint drips tank, $24.00

Lucca Couture colorblock swing tank, $38.00

No Doubt are back & it's about time

So please excuse the random photo post. I saw No Doubt last night and I'm feeling quite nostalgic, probably because I've been listening to them almost as long as I've listened to NIN (which is a long time). I remember being in elementary school wanting to be Gwen Stefani, in middle and high school wanting to be Gwen Stefani... then she released her solo records and lost a bit of her appeal to me. So needless to say I'm ecstatic that No Doubt are back on the road and soon to be in the studio again, after almost a decade of no new music.

The show last night way awesome, even if I looked like a damn fool being the only sober person on the lawn who was acting so un-sober. Eventually I danced and skanked and thrashed around enough that the people around me spread out and gave me some space to do my thing. I hate going to shows where the people just stand around and barely bob their heads.

After suffering through Paramore and their hoard of 12-year-old Twilight obsessed minions, my band finally came on and blew me away once again. They played a lot of "Tragic Kingdom" and "Return of Saturn" which was nice, and even played a bit of the song "Squeal" causing myself and other old-schoolers to jump around like nut-cases, (even though they didn't actually play the whole song it was just during an intermission of sorts.)

What's so great about Gwen is that she really is a style icon. I've always envied her style and her guts to wear it, with the exception of her brief stint with her Harajuku girls whilst she was going solo. She is one of the only people that can make multiple fashion faux-pas look so great. Who else can pull off a faux-hawk, crazy Rastafarian prints, ripped shirts and bra straps without all the trash and cheese? Better yet, who else can wear their own band tees and still get away with it?

Red-carpet photos: style.com

All other photos: google & the like

Brown's, you are killing me.

Because I shouldn't even be looking at pre-fall jackets and coats! It's just now started feeling like summer! Damn those Brown's emails, if only I wasn't in the know.

Anyway, I'm currently in love with all of these, especially the Preen.

Roksanda Ilincic quilted jacket; $1,980.81

Burberry Prorsum metallic leather trench; $4,067.60

Burberry Prorsum organza evening coat; $2,853.03

Burberry Prorsum organza v-neck coat; $2,037.88

Preen belted 'Felix' coat; $1,100.45

Also, Sweety P at Sweety P Style Files nominated me for this award! She really is a sweetie, plus she is from my hometown (or near it, rather) in Baltimore. I miss it!

I'm passing this award on to a few of my favorite bloggers, who never cease to impress and inspire me:

Nesli & Mi-Ji at Styleseeking Zurich, two of the most stylish bloggers I now know. I'm delighted every time I see a new outfit post in my blog updates.

Eden at Chic in the Tropics, probably the fiercest dresser ever! She can pull off anything.

Frankie at Swell Vintage, she is so creative and talented with her jewelry. One day soon I will buy a piece, I promise!!

Mrs. M at Slacker Chic, for never failing to crack me up almost every day. Her witty posts are so entertaining!