nevermind then

....because price increases are never fashionable.

pink pop

 This Vetements sweater is my new favorite even though it's about six years old.

 

he just won't quit

LOOKIT HA!

I literally have the biggest sneaker obsession right now, sucks winter is coming soon and I'll have to switch to boots regardless (I'm unfortunately still stuck in the wretched midwest). These are the prettiest triple s sneakers I've seen so far and I'm so tempted to buy them before they sell out...but I said I'd restrain myself until the holiday sales kick in. If only Demna would release a neo classic bag in this color too--that would be LIFE.

the triple s is still that b*tch...HOWEVER

I highkey DID NOT like the first launch of the track sneaker or track 2 at all whatsoever. In fact, I think I felt the same way about them as many people feel about the triple S and its overt ugliness.

I find the triple S to be endlessly comfortable and I don't see it getting phased out of my wardrobe even though I'm far from a sneaker enthusiast. I have been using them to exercise and the slightly weighted feel from the excessive rubber sole really makes me feel like I'm getting an extra kick in my work out like back when Sketchers tried to scam people into thinking their funny shaped shoes were helping flabby women build a better ass as they simply walked around (I think they got sued for making that claim later on if I recall correctly). In contrast, when the track sneaker came out I thought it looked too skeletal? Or maybe just too basic?? I don't even know, I just couldn't get into it even as its popularity was catching fire on instagram. Then these new colorways came out and now I'm like, hmmmm there might be a place for them? Maybe two? The oil slick ones and the light pastel ones are my favorites of these selections and I also like the all pink ones that always seem to be sold out (not pictured). 

I'm still in the market for another pair of the triple S because they remind me too much of one of my staple inspiration vibes: late '90s Britney Spears. However, I feel like I'm getting closer to adding a pair of track sneakers to the list...let's see what the cov*d inflation does to these holiday sale prices though.

ok but he's right

still in a total state of socialism and it's clear things are being done out of pettiness and spite. I think that woman really wanted allLLLLL of the power...why? I have no idea; getting blamed for absolutely everything in the entire world doesn't seem like a very fun job.

Maybe becoming a führer was her plan all along? I think most people falsely believe femaleness is automatically devoid of such desires...I've heard some say this is about safety maybe because she's a mother? Every single mother on earth is perfect and knows exactly what to do all the time, right?

There is no safety in poverty however. Being poor is actually the most dangerous thing to be in America. People who have nothing to lose will destroy others and then themselves...as we can see in the streets across the nation, whether it's being reported or not.

So if the Indian cop and her mush-mouthed invalid gets it, what does that mean for us normal, God-fearing humans? Everything the so-called conspiracy theorists have stated has turned out to be either true or plausible (which is doing WONDERSSS for my sleep cycle like who needs to conjure up a nightmare when you can click and scroll?!). Moreover, it's gotten to the point where too many people are approaching things with their eyes wide open...because they didn't die and they know as long as they don't go to the hospital they won't die.

I can see this scenario: "Well I think at this point we have done more than enough to ensure the safety of people against the virus and the only masks I want to see are for Halloween!" Why? Because it's just before the cure--I mean election--so why not look like you actually did something to influence people's decisions at the polls...my pessimistic, apathetic guess is that we won't have a final decision until next year anyway...and by then everything will be burned away.

do you believe in ghosts?

 

 ...not gonna lie, I wasn't really feeling this new Balenciaga bag style until I saw this colorway--AND IT'S IN CROCODILE??! Demna please have mercy.

they don't deserve it anyway

The other day I was talking to an Uber driver that inquired about my hat visor and told me about how everyone's Lord and Savior Dr. Fraudci was now telling people to wear goggles along with their masks. He said that in any type of service showing a friendly/smiling face is a part of good customer service and that would be difficult if goggles were mandated along with masks. This is true, but I couldn't help but think of how the service industry has pretty much deleted itself over the past decade or so--like, the ENTIRE service industry; it's to the point that most people don't even know what good service is anymore.

The fact that so many customer service oriented businesses were shut down permanently is unfortunate, but like...were they really THAT great to begin with? Part of it is because technology and A.I. has taken over to the point where proper, professional human contact is a foreign concept to many...some service people don't even understand how to properly greet a customer or who their customer even is and how to meet their needs. It's actually really sad that it took a whole government-mandated shutdown and faux socialism (well, the beginnings of real socialism tbh, communism-lite maybe? Lol) for people to realize that little things like showing a welcoming facial expression are an ESSENTIAL part of the human experience.

Maybe that's why more and more people are becoming so hostile towards one another? I mean, I knew I was ahead of the game with the visor hat, but that has brought on hostile behavior from some who are literally LOOKING to create even more conflict instead of simply providing the service they are supposed to provide and then closing their mouth and minding their gotdamn business. That's a huge part of it too: people always opening their mouths to do and say things they shouldn't when it simply isn't their place or their business.

We have entered the surveillance/police state and it's full on; there are people with ankle monitors on them and they didn't commit a crime, blatant restrictions on people's movements withing the country they live and pay taxes in, also censorship under the guise of not spreading "misinformation" if it misrepresents a more widely accepted narrative--if that's not policing, I don't know what is. All of this gives unqualified people power they simply shouldn't have. Why am I being interrogated by a random masked service person about my whereabouts and contact with others? What good does that do except make me even more terrified that my own government might try and arrest or kill me for going about my business? Is this the "new normal" that all these fools with no education or critical thinking skills are looking for? Why do people insist on thinking because they are in some sort of service industry they now have all this extra authority that supersedes giving good service? Why are alleged scientists and doctors now running the world even when some of them specifically say they have no idea what they are doing (disguised in phrases that include the words, "re-evaluate" or "after doing more research")?? I know I'm not the only one asking these questions and seeing the parallels in the many conflicts that have been created by everything BUT this "novel" flu the past several months.

I just want things to go back to a simpler time; you walk in to a place of service, whatever that may be, and you're greeted with a smile, a friendly clearly-heard greeting and someone makes you feel comfortable while in their establishment so you'll want to come back...but regardless of whatever pathogens are floating in the air that's simply too much to ask. However, given that society as a whole is rapidly deteriorating, there aren't too many people who would deserve good service anyway. 

Chanel who? I don't know her

I'm still not completely sold on the hourglass, but along with the croc version I showed on here previously, this version is another good reason to look into an investment in this uniquely shaped bag. Just the combination of the plush leather quilting with the sharp angles, plus the phantom colorway--it's all too much to handle.

I get why some people don't see it for the brand because Demna really does lowkey recreate the mainstay styles of other popular brands; examples include the cloud clutch, which emulates Bottega's ubiquitous dumpling-looking bag, the ville totes that look like LV almond bags, and the quilted bags are reminiscent of Chanel (well along with pretty much all quilted bags, to be fair). It makes me realize brand loyalty is a thing (as opposed to label whoring) because people really will get upset if they think one brand is more superior than another and is being "ripped off" despite the fact that a trend is a trend no matter who started it. Personally, I don't care for Chanel bags; I've just never found them that exciting, maybe because literally everyone has one because yOU caN't Go WronG with a basic quilted Chanel *basic bitch "influencer" voice*.

I don't know the size of this bag, it looks like a small, but it could be an extra small. I would DIE if it came in that barbie pink I've seen with the city bag and the croc embossed version--if that happened I might have to break the bank and get it before inflation really sets in.

he released them

The one I really want is the large pastel pink version I showed on here previously, but the small croc versions are always worthy options and the large phantom colorway is alluring as well, especially because I missed out on the A4 black papier, which I think was discontinued. Of course I'm still on the hunt for an elusive green Mary-Kate inspired Balenciaga city bag in a functional size. The actual color is still in rotation as I have seen both mint and light green in mini and hourglass versions. However, I think if he released a light green colorway in this neo classic form, it would literally complete my liiiiiife.

ice cold

 

Even though the hourglass isn't my cup of tea, it's always interesting to me how a simple change in material can suddenly make something previously unattractive look so desirable.

the weekend

...it's gotten back down to those more bearable, tepid temps. 

it's now too hot...also so many questions

   

 

I think I was just too depressed to even bring myself to edit these months ago or maybe too anxious? I would get dressed, go outside then be all worn out just from that, take a nap, wake up, eat, sleep again eventually and rinse repeat and basically forget that I even took the photos to post in the first place...

I really REALLY love this Acne Studios shearling, it is an absolute DREAM. I went back and forth on whether to buy it in Net a porters final days of their last sale and decided it would be a nice upgrade from the navy blue velocite one I've had for several years now. Speaking of Net a porter sales--WHERE IS IT??? I've been watching videos about how the luxury fashion industry is adapting to the shutdown and it seems it also could mean certain brands might be too broke for sales? Seasonal sales are going on right now to encourage people to start buying again (as we should), but Net a porter is stalling a bit. It could also be a fear-based action because they wouldn't be able to handle the increase of orders given that less people are employed at their order fulfillment areas now. Maybe production has stopped on so many new season items that the fear is that if there is a sale and everything sells out, nothing will be left? It could be all of those things combined as this shutdown has disrupted such an intrinsic balance in the world economy. 

Furthermore, the idea of seasonless fashion is intriguing to me...does this mean a new mentality when it comes to consumerism? Will having less start to mean more? Or maybe the secondhand market will now take on an elevated platform...or even the counterfeit market? Maybe less cycles of new looks but more new looks within each cycle? If luxury fashion becomes scarce, will the price go up even more? Will trendy fashion suddenly cease to exist altogether as that middle market spender realizes it's just a bunch of needless crap anyway??

I mean, it's HUMAN to want to feel and look better because it appeals to our psychological need to fit in or belong or be accepted. People want THINGS because of the transformative power in material possessions. When you are in possession of something of value, YOU have value inherently....that's what all those rappers from 'da hood' keep going on and on about. 

...and now we are living in an age where it's okay to tell someone they are 'non-essential'...as in they don't have any value or as much value as another person. 

Given all of that, I think Chanel made the right move to increase their bag prices. Prices are based on demand and scarcity...but mostly demand...will people now start demanding to be considered valuable hence the consumerism for luxury fashion will ramp up even more...maybe??

The economic analysis of the fashion during the 2008 crash was pretty clear cut and there weren't nearly as many questions, but now we have power-hungry politicians thrown in, a lot of fear and confusion and inevitably, growing anger making it even more difficult to see any real answers.

training

The weather still gets too cold for me to want to work out outdoors (not to mention who goes outside anymore?) so I was thinking of wearing those shoe covers that come with Margielas and doing indoor workouts with my speed trainers. At least I'll finally get some use out of them, unlike my triple s sneakers, I think I've only worn them a few times since picking them out of the Net a porter sale last year--SPEAKING OF WHICH, I'm hoping I can get in on a serious quarantine sale for this season. I have a strong feeling the spring/summer sale is going to be pretty generous considering that by the holiday time people are going to realize the cure really was worse than the disease and that poverty has become their "new normal"🙃😐.

this better be included in the new normal

These are screen caps are from Demna's latest apocalyptic style runway that I watched on instagram. The show featured these morphed city bags that I really hope get released for consumption as soon as the factories open up again--I imagine I can fit an entire hazmat suit in there. 

gimmie six

 

I'm really enjoying the hands free freedom of the fanny pack and even though this MCM selection is the only one I own, it's still the only freedom I'm going to enjoy.

never knew I needed them

 

chill uniform

Belstaff shearling jacket; Balenciaga triangle square duffle; Aquazurra boots; Deadwood leather pants

It's finally WINTER-winter outside (never forget that warmth on Christmas) so I had to pull out the standard skins to keep my bony ass warm. 

The bag was a surprise find in an online sale and I haven't stopped wearing it, the size is perfect and that red interior is everything. The funny thing is that I originally wanted this style duffle in white and the triangle version in black, but after the white version sold out, I ended up getting the triangle version in white and the square version in black--same difference I guess.

A note on the pants: they are sustainable fashion. I had never heard of Deadwood before until I was looking for some leather pants to replace a really old pair that finally crapped out on me (they split at the crotch as I was getting into a car, so embarrassing!) and I found these online. They are so comfortable and surprisingly substantial considering the leather is supposed to be 'scraps'. I feel really good about investing in something that is supposed to help the environment especially after seeing all those incinerated koala bears.

my first Balenciaga

 

 

Pictured above are shots of the unboxing of my very first Balenciaga purchase. As you know, I've been stalking the label ever since Demna Gvasalia took over in 2015 (I still remember the first intriguing piece I saw and thinking, 'now what's happening at Balenciaga all of a sudden?' because I've never been interested in anything aside from the city bag and I didn't think Alexander Wang made much of an impact). I am so happy with this purchase; it was literally the perfect size and color combo for summer--the pink interior is so glorious in person.

 

She made it just in time for one of my trips out of town (pictured above in my hotel). I accessorized with a fur bag charm that partially covers up the label, which honestly isn't my favorite aspect of the bag because I think it takes away from the unique design (the new 'bold label' trend is so gauche, right?).  

The size is smaller than what I'm used to, but still fits all the essentials, here she is going to the grocery store:

And here she is visiting my mom's old house this past summer:

This bag has renewed my appreciation for the quality of certain high fashion luxury goods and I'm now eagerly awaiting the sales so I can finally advance my wannabe fashionista status and expand my collection.

sloth upgrades

...less homeless, more western. I've finally broken in these new two-tone cowboy boots from Ganni and I plan on wearing them until 'I can't no mo' ok. I feel like this particular boot trend was given an extension in popularity thanks to that one rhinestone cowboy one-hit wonder. 

I also plan on making use out of my Phillip Lim cropped leather jacket that I've had for at least a year now. It's so lightweight, yet so substantial, perfect for those cool fall days where you might need a sweatshirt but also don't want to look like a total slob. Speaking of sweats, my Juicy Couture wardrobe that I've managed to acquire before the company completely folds on itself (there is literally NOTHING TO BUY on that website it's actually kind of hilarious) will be making frequent appearances this season; this one is my matching silver velour set. 

With accessories I'm still left wanting...

I'm super happy with this oversized black patent leather tote from Acne despite hunting for something more colorful (they actually came out with a different version of this bag literally a decade ago or something, it was embossed and everything and so pretty and I was too poor to even THINK about buying it). I've spruced up its minimal design with a Fendi bag strap I found in a Myteresa sale and a Balenciaga key chain I've wanted for a few seasons from the Net a Porter sale. Hopefully before the season is over I can collect a few more items of interest namely the ever-evading pink bag. The sales better be good this year.

wrong size but...

I found this on Luisaviaroma and was of course drawn to color that I STAY obsessed with for very serious reasons; it's literally a bite-sized version of Mary Kate's legendary bag, why else would I blog about it? This fun, taffy green hue is the strongest sign I've seen that thee bag might reappear in the Demna era. However, summer is basically here and that means there's a limited amount of time for such colors to be released so I'm uncertain that this specific color will be available in any other sizes or styles. Nevertheless, I'll be waiting patiently....card ready.