Des tropiques avec toi, et Starfucker

It's common sense to all of us, but it's a big push forward this season. Cut off distressed shorts with a bikini top or a bandeau with a solid sheer button up tied at the waist. So simple is ridiculous but effective all at once. I actually bought a giant black straw floppy hat and I have yet to wear it. Kawawa. Anyways, there's my input. Not trying to appear to slack, but seriously, that's my two cents. Forever 21 has been coming out with a variety of bandeaus. At one point we had lace bandeaus! We got a fairly large shipment of striped ones as well as solid ones. Eventually though they'll start pouring in since everyone has that same urge to buy a bandeau for $3.50. MY store doesn't have a whole lot left, but I know they're all over the internet. Don't see one you like? Or want one you know will last a lifetime? American Apparel has some really really really nice bandeaus as well.

One little tid bit. I like wearing men's button ups instead of oversized women's ones. The silhouette is more appealing for some reason and if you're trying to experiment with striped button ups or even primary colored gingham, there's more of a variety to pick from in the mens department. Thrift stores are also a good place to hit up for wovens. Or if you have guy friends, and you're that cheap, just borrow one from them ha!

Actually also! Forever 21 is actually selling a variety of high waisted shorts in different colors. Unfortunately, there haven't been a whole lot of solid blue denim ones, but I did buy a cute pair of black and gray leopard prints ones and once I get paid again I'll buy the red and white ones :D Enjoy.

Avec l'amour,
Yeye

Invisible shoulder pads and loyal companions

Let me start this entry with a little story from today. So I'm walking out of the store with my co-worker Toni and we get somewhat approached by these crazy foreign dudes trying to sell bomb hand lotion to females. One of the guys says to me, "I like the hair!" in a stupid, seductive manner and I politely turn around and say thanks. Went to get food. Subway, all day every day. Down the escalator. Walking across the courtyard and towards the store again and both of the men are standing right in front of me with cups of lotion ready to throw all over my face. I, again, politely smile and continue to walk. Right when we intersected, the guy from the beginning says, "I wish you a good day." He said it nicely so I said, "You too!" And god mother fucking damnit. Not even 2 steps ahead he has the nerve to say out loud, "Her ass is on fire." I choked on my spit at that moment in time. That phrase sounds stupid with an American accent, let alone a foreign one. And then had the goddamn nerve to ask my friend how old I was and that he'd like to talk to me and etc. Like, seriously, what the fuck. If I told stories like this everyday on this blog, this blog would no longer be a fashion blog. For some reason, I'm attacked by overly seductive 1970's pick up lines and facial hair trimmings. Oh, and the occasional little middle school/high school kids that like to throw their arms around me and say how much they like my outfit or my hair or my face. But out of all the days and body parts. Mm mm mmm. Betrayed by the booty.

Anyways! Fashion talk. Summer summer summer oh I fucking hate the summer time weather. Here, it's way too fucking humid and there's not enough of the beautiful cool breeze. It's just a bunch of sweaty ass tourists down at the ocean front asking ridiculous questions like, "How much does it cost?" with a huge goddamn sign hanging above their head. Or little kids out on vacation from school hitting on my boyfriend and then attempting to add me on Facebook with stupid messages like "I think you're so hot" or "I know your boyfriend! You guys are so cute together!" Such bullshit. I know technically I'm letting the world in on a few of my secrets and my life in general, but don't be an idiot. You're supposed to be free. Don't come at me with fake intentions. I don't show it all the time, but I'm actually a lot smarter than I look. Ugh, back to fashion talk!

Summer could only mean a few things to me. Number one, I don't really like wearing clothes to be honest. I don't even layer in the winter. So obviously, if I could run around nekkid during the summer, I would've been doing so already. Number two, feeding off of the colors of the rays, bright, vibrant colors are a must have! Number three, fuck cotton. Chiffon, burnout, bandeaus, open weave vests/ponchos, anything but cotton. Although it will stick to the sweat on my back, it's still a lot better than sweating on cotton. Number four, prints and stripes!! I'm slowly kind of fading out of my floral print stage and I'm going to move on. Aztec prints are becoming extremely popular. Navajo inspired tops, feeding off of Mary Kate Olsen's vibe, are actually being noticed (Thank God!). Number five, I'M NOT GOING TO THE BEACH IN MOTHER FUCKIN FLIP FLOPS. Thanks, but no thanks. I'll stick with my boots and a bikini. And number seven, j'ai peur du soleil. Need a big straw floppy hat and the strongest sunscreen lotion made.

My suggestion to you all...experiment with different prints and see what suits you best. Whether it's southwestern or Aztec or Navajo inspired or just plain floral broken down to realistic or watercolor or ditzy or liberty or large print. Also, try mixing tiny bandeaus with high waist shorts and a very open weave vest or poncho. I'm going to say boots, but obviously, you can wear your flip flops. Fuck a flip flop. Sorry. Bohemian inspired is always welcome in the summer time. Long, wide maxi skirts with a bandeau and a straw hat. Open weave vest with a striped bandeau and floral shorts. Boxy embroidered tops with a braided waist belt. Oh and the obvious, everyone loves a maxi dress in their life. My store has a million of them, solid or printed. We have some for $10 and then some really nice printed ones for $22. Check it out.  And as much as I'd like to give you advice on accessories, remember, I'm old school hardcore. The only things I wear are my facial piercings, gauges, my Donate Life bracelet for my cousin, and my charity bracelets. Oh, and the bracelet that Meranie made me out of a bottle cap.

Cheers! For the future bright colors and prints. And for the future nap sessions on the sand with the boy I love the most. Thanks babe.

Just a clear shot of the colors in the dress and the actual print. And don't think I won't wear those fucking boots to the beach with my bikini. Oh! And his name is Peanut. My king boo calls him Francis. Whichever.

Puff shoulder Aztec print body con dress - Forever21.com $16
Heritage denim Racer Back Vest - Heritage1981 $18

Avec l'amour,
Yeye

Come Back Kid

Now that finals are over and done with and my work schedule is, well, what it is, I SHOULD be able to post more. I've been extremely busy with studying for my final exams and working my ass off, and trying to spend as much time with king boo as I can.

The latest update, tribal prints are swarming in! Even if you're a prairie kind of girl, you should at least experiment with the aztec prints. I wasn't a huge fan of tribal prints solely because of how many colors are incorporated into one goddamn shirt. You have the whole Munsel wheel on that mother fucker. Or even the random, spontaneous, flash-back retro prints! The all white Calvin Klein inspired lines are dwindling down now. Everyone could use a pop of something in their life.

Summer will be the big hits for this blog. So when I say, "Stay tuned," I mean it. By the way, I chopped all my hair off.

Scribble crop tank - Forever21.com $9
DIY mom shorts - Thrift store $2
Knee high black leather boots with fringe detail - Forever21.com $22

Avec beaucoup de l'amour,
Yeye

Mes cheveux sont allés

J'espere que vous aimez. Même moi, je ne sais pas si j'aime mes cheveux!
Avec l'amour,
Yeye

Update on second charity for Daboy

Fortunately, Daboy's parents had enough money to cover all of his expenses and still had a little bit left, which will be put towards the burial. However, my aunt and I collaborated and decided to donate the proceeds to the homeless. The Coalition for the Homeless is located in Washington, D.C., where Daboy spent a lot of his time when he lived in Northern Virginia with all of us. He always wanted to give back to the less fortunate, but couldn't because he himself didn't have a whole lot to give. Daboy would've given the shirt off of his back to another person, though. He was such a great person.

The proceeds will now go towards the Coalition for the Homeless. Each bracelet is $7 and that includes shipping. They will have a set color scheme of brown and tan, the same colors as Daboy's wicker vans. Contact me via thegirlyeye@gmail.com if you'd like one. Give me 2 weeks, considering I'm doing 2 charities at once.

Avec l'amour,
Yeye & Daboy

Cherry pickin' and poppin'

S'il vous plaît. Ne me juge pas. Je sais que mes jambes ressemblent à des troncs d'arbres :D

Avec l'amour,
Yeye

P.S. Another post later :D

FIRST TSUNAMI RELIEF BRACELET, EVER!

So I've come up with a solid solution, thanks to my friend Aly.

I'm going to stick with this one design because, well, we're all supposed to support the one cause at the end of the day. This isn't about fashion. This isn't about matching or accessorizing. This is about the hope that one day Japan will rise again.

Each bracelet comes with the design of the rising sun and a caption "For Japan." Each bracelet is going to sell for $10. I will keep 20% and donate the rest to the Red Cross. I will also ship anywhere in the world. I will do donations through my paypal account, which will be set up either sometime today or tomorrow. Please keep in mind it takes me a long time to do these bracelets considering that I am making them myself and not starving Ethiopian kids lasting on energy drinks and candy. And please also understand that I do have a crazy schedule with work and school and ninja fighting classes (so serious). So if you order one, please allow up to 2 weeks until you receive your bracelet. Along with the bracelet you'll receive cute little instructions on how to fasten your bracelet to your wrist and once time permits, a sticker

If you are interested in a bracelet, please let me know via email(thegirlyeye@gmail.com), formspring, comment, and if you have my personal facebook page then you can message me on there, or even text if you have my number and WE'RE ACTUAL FRIENDS AND NOT MAKE BELIEVE ACQUAINTANCES.

I will come up with some other color schemes too. But for now, here is your first ever tsunami relief bracelet made par moi.

Avec l'amour,
Yeye