Technologic

Today someone told me I have a great "sense of style". Of course, for me, that was one of the highest compliments I could receive, and yet, it occurred to me how strange that saying was. Style is not something you have a sense in. At least to me, I believe you either have it or you don't. This sounds harsh, but if you think about it, style is really something that comes from within. Something that you are born with. And something that will continue to develop and change throughout your whole life. Now, this doesn't mean a person could go through a period where said person lacks inspiration, yet still, even during a period like that, style doesn't simply vanish. Coco Chanel was a woman who knew what she was talking about: "Fashion fades, only style remains the same." That is wisdom, people. Anyways, I was reading the Oyster Magazine website, and came across a certain editorial. This said editorial made me think of that particular Chanel quote, was it simply fashion? Or real style? So here it is...

So, fashion? Or style? Also, which is your favorite? I'm just dying to know. #nobutreally Oh, and have an amazing Memorial Day Weekend!!!

Pinner the Winner

I'm now on Pinterest guys! It's amazing and I've already become addicted. So follow me! HERE is my page, enjoy. On a different note, as you probably know, this weekend is Memorial Day weekend, aka, summer kick-off. Memorial Day is comforting because it stands as a signal that I have only about two weeks of school left! Hashtag peeing, as the kids say. Anyways, thats a wrap...go check out my pins, have fun, get lost, not all who wander are lost, bleep blop bloop, any other cheesy cliches that come to mind, feel free to add in. I'm working on a summer inspiration post in keeping with Memorial Day...so stay tuned, ya goons. 


ex-oh-ex-oh gossip girl.




Oh wait, one more thing...

This, I love. Anyone know where the shirt is from? If you tell me, I'll love you forever, even though I most likely can't afford it...However, knowledge is key, as the kids say once again. 

Theoretical Prom

This past weekend was Junior Prom at my school, and while I'm not a Junior, I still witnessed the fashion of the event through facebook, and was slightly disturbed by what I saw, who knows what Senior Prom will look like in a couple of weeks...Think, sequins and puff and general hooker-gear, just blah blah blah. The usual. I got into a discussion with my friends yesterday about it and discovered we had very different opinions. Mine was shot down unfortunately, but I still stand by it. It happened a little something like this...I announced, "When I go to prom, I'm not going to wear a prom dress." This was met by laughing and "What will you wear then?" My reply was, "I'm not sure exactly, but something that represents me. You know, something actually stylish." Even though none of them went to prom, they seemed to take offense at this, and thus, the challenge began. They don't even know I have this blog, but maybe someday, they will read this post and see what I meant. See what I see when I think of "appropriate prom gear". So here are some outfits I would wear to prom, if I ever get asked that is when the time comes...and of course, these are theoretical. 

A Theyskens Theory Jacket over an Alexander McQueen dress paired with Margiela boots and an Alexander Wang satchel. My kind of prom. Of course you could always lose the jacket if thats too much, which I understand. All can be found on Net-A-Porter. Of course, I don't expect anyone to be able to afford such things...but this is mainly to serve as inspiration/daydream material! Possibly even some DIY fuel? Lastly, here's another kind of outfit, if you're a risk taking kind of person...

Behold, numero dos. Way more bright, channeling the sun kind of thing. The skirt is Creatures of the Wind, top is Versace, Isabel Marant Sandals and an Alaia clutch. Again, theoretical, for inspirational purposes only. By the way, the skirt would be preferably worn high waisted to compensate for the cropped nature of the top, just saying. Anyways, tell me, number one or two? Which is your favorite? I'm dying to know your opinions! 

For now I'm off to sleep...it's been a long, long day...

From the 'Gram

If you don't already have an instagram, I strongly advise you to get one. And, if you don't know what instagram is, well, hold on, I'll tell you right after I pass out. Point is, I am addicted, and proud, and the best part is that I'm not alone. So here, I compiled a sampling of some of my pictures, as well as a list of instagrammers you should be following (aside from me of course!). 

And this is just a snippet...
As you can see, it's filled with my daily endeavors, not just fashion fashion bloop dee blah. So follow me, if you love me, at @hsmurphs. 


I know I also told you that, aside from me, I would comprise a list of some of my favorite fashion-based instagram accounts: 


1. Leandra "The Man Repeller Medine" for sneak peaks into her daily sartorial experiments. She is my favorite blogger of all time and I wish she was my friend so so so much. Her instagram will make you wish that as well, trust me.  


Follow her: @manrepeller


2. Jessica Stein of the Aussie blog "Tuula Vintage" for stunning photos of not only clothes, but some pretty delicious looking treats as well! 


Follow her: @tuulavintage


3. Alexa Chung, because, ya know, it's Alexa Chung. 


Follow her: @chungalexa


4. Alexandra Spencer from "4th and Bleeker". She is just so cool, and there is no other way to describe her. Oh wait, except for maybe drop-dead gorgeous. 


Follow her: @4thandbleeker


5. I follow the Dannijo trio of accounts. Danielle and Jodie's respective personal ones, and the actual Dannjo account. Mostly because they have rad pictures, and as well as being the brains behind my favorite jewelry company, they also have a pretty awesome sense of style as well. 


Follow these: @danielleasnyder @dannijo @jodielynns


Those are my top five favorites. Though there are so many more it would take me about a trillion billion years to list them all! If you go to my instagram profile and tap "following" you'll see the rest of the peeps I follow. Anyways, hit up the 'gram, get sucked in, and have fun with it. One last tidbit of unapologetic self-promotion: @hsmurphs. 


Have a nice night!

The Epitome of Cool

I've always wondered, who is it that decides what's cool, and what isn't. It seems the cool people are unaware of their evident level of cool, and the uncool people are aware of their level of cool, a level which doesn't exist. This year, me being in high school and all, "cool" has been something that's been coming up over and over again, in positive, but most of the time negative ways. Yet still, I don't have an answer. Since when is it "cool to be cool", and who decided that anyways? Clearly, I need answers. Discuss in the comments, if you will. But right now, I need some dessert. And so, I leave you with this little guy I saw in Topshop over the the weekend...

Dog-sneakers, one thing that I know, for sure, is cool.

Speaking Of...

While we are on the subject of jewelry (remember my post on the earrings?) I looked down today and for a moment, thought I was trapped. The reason for this scare was the copious amounts of necklaces I was/am wearing. Bling bling, yo. So here is my "neck party" as well as the outfit that accompanied it. Taken with my phone by the way...

The rose necklace was my mom's, the tree one I got as a gift last year, and the excessively long chain I got at Urban Outfitters. Altogether, they are quite the crew. 

 As for what I'm wearing, burgundy high waisted pants, my beloved gold vans, and a plain cream tee shirt. Keeping it simple. Sorry for the lack of posts this past week by the way. I'm trying! 

peace out cub scout.

Just listen.

Just listen, they said. That's all you have to do here, now, whenever. No reading necessary! Just listening. Because I'm sharing with you a song that I've been kind of addicted to for the past few days. By addicted I mean, on repeat all the time. Mornin' Noon n' Night. Enjoy...

 

Also, isn't the singer a bit of a Joseph Gordon-Levitt lookalike? Maybe it's just me, considering my friend thought I was half insane when I asked her if she thought so. 

Goodnight.