You know what's fun? Decorating. It is absolutely my favorite part of moving in to a new place and since I've moved in and out of various apartments and dorms no less than twelve times in the last seven years, I kind of like to think I know what I'm talking about. Picking out artwork, hanging up posters and frames, arranging furniture to best suit company and provide ultimate TV watching, I love it. The actual moving part gives me panic attacks but once that's past, it's sweet bliss. I've only been in my current apartment for a year but my parents recently invested in property in Boston so it seems stupid to keep paying rent and so, come August 7, I shall be in a new apartment. I won't have to go very far though, the new place is two floors below my place. Yup, it's in the same building. Thank God, I don't think I could handle another major move by myself. As it is, I have my work cut out for me. This is my first "grown-up" apartment, that is, it has a guest room and enough storage that I don't need to keep living out of plastic storage boxes from Bed, Bath, and Beyond. Of course, my first thought was, "How to decorate the beautiful guest room?!" I have more than little bit of Monica from Friends' OCD, I may have mentioned. It's a little daunting if I stop to think about all I have to do. It's a little heart-attack inducing if I stop and think about prices and cost. But I need to buy a pretty big bulk of stuff as if I was moving in anew. I have been living off Ikea and local home store stuff for a while. Hell, I've never even had a dining room table, never had room for it, and usually ate perched in the kitchen or in front of the TV on the coffee table. This apartment has room and basically requires all that, not to mention I have strict orders not to get any "crap." I'll deal with that when I finally get back to the States but for now, I did a little bit of online browsing at my favorite outlets for kitschy artsy odds and ends, Anthropologie and Urban Outfitters and found some stuff that was pretty irresistible.
From the top left going right:
I always like small, shag rugs made of jersey with different colors. Right now, the ones I have are in tones of green but I love the blue and grey shades of this one.
I am a Super Mario nut. I will probably actually buy these decals and hang them up in the bathroom or somewhere very visible.
It's a Ganeshji tapestry! Sure it's not authentic, I mean it is UO, but the long tapestry-like thing I have is used as a shawl (my mommy got it for me from Varanassi and it is filled with vermin holes but it is pink with red sketches of various deities) so this could be a good alternate for something to display. All my kitchen stuff is either Ikea or Bed, Bath, and Beyond. While BBB is pretty long-lasting, I need to start replacing all my dishes and glasses because not only have they dwindled in numbers (my boyfriend and I tend to drop things), some of them have gotten really old. What better way to inject my heavy metal into my kitchen than a guitar spatula?
As everyone knows, I love me some elephants and this candle holder is just too cute. I love candles and scent-y things as well and usually have incense lit and have many unused little candles so I would necessarily count this as a frivolous spend should I go for it...right?
Moving on, I need light. Darkness, much as I hate the sun, is not good for my mental state and though the new place is blessed with sunlight, there's never any harm in extra lighting like this birdcage chandelier or the happy Buddha table lamp. I love the Buddha one especially.
Right above it is a fainting couch. Okay, I've secretly always wanted one and though they're not good for really anything, this is my imaginary decorating spree and I shall have it. Especially since it has that damask/filigree fabric which is one of my favorite patterns. The bedding is just a simple, but very pretty, poppy print on white.
Bedding is what I always think about first when I'm re-doing rooms and right now, I'm quite happy with my room and I don't want to change it especially since my bedcover was bought with money given to me as a git from my great-aunt. But hey! I have another bedroom to decorate! Hooray! I wouldn't buy this online without seeing it in person first but it's certainly along the lines of what I'm thinking of.
Like I said before, I need to slowly replace my kitchen wares and that includes plates. Back on the far left, this peacock set caught my eye because as many know, I have a thing for peacocks. Hate the actual birds but I'm a sucker for their superficial beauty.
And last but not least, a Chinese takeout container shaped trash. Come on, we are talking about the leaders in quirk, indulge me with this amazing receptacle for garbage.
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Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Saturday, June 5, 2010
Fashion! Turn to the left...
I know, I know, I keep saying I want to start a fashion blog but I just don't have the discipline to update with an outfit photo everyday like the awesome ladies I follow. They're really inspirational and make me wish I could do it but I don't think I can wangle that. Getting dressed is also a matter of inspiration for me. Some days I got it and some days, eh not so much. Plus, the last thing I want is to be photographed these days so I'm more likely to break a camera rather than smile for it. But, it's one of the tasks on my list and I would like to give something back to the bloggers I follow in return for the excellent daily readings they provide me with so I will get to it at some point and maybe keep it up as a once in a while thing rather than all the time. For now, here's an outfit I have planned for summer and one for when it gets cooler because I want to play with Polyvore and I love fall/winter and am already missing cold weather clothes. Damn the heat and humidity, I want my coats and scarves back. yes, I am odd like that. I just really hate hot weather.
I recently felt yearnings for that classic metal staple; the studded denim vest. My boyfriend supports my whims so he surprised me with the vest, it's a cropped Levis classic and is quite snug and flattering and I did the rest. The backpatch came down to a fight between a classic Motorhead patch or the viking metal band Ensiferum. In the end Ensiferum won out because I have fond memories of seeing them in Boston for free as I covered the New England Metal Festival for a magazine, and then riding on the Chinatown bus to NY with my Elliot and spending the weekend together with our best friend Rob and his family and seeing them again at the House of Blues. Motorhead will have to wait.
I had to put this Iron Maiden, Seventh Son... patch in the front because, well do I really need to explain? It's my Iron Maiden, I had the space, it's my first and favorite Maiden record, and the logo IS PINK.
Paired with the girly dress and the summer update of Converse sneakers, we have a pretty me outfit. Recently I keep picking that nail polish color when I get a manicure (and I thought it was an amazing coincidence that it was from OPI's India Collection and called Monsooner or Later) and I have this watch which is more pinky orange in real life than the picture and I've never really done this color but I feel it's summery, for me at least. And there you have it; girly, hints of metal and India, comfy shoes, and I'd probably even more jewelry-fy it and voila, classic me outfit when I'm feeling it.
I splurged and got this Obesity and Speed sweatshirt as a sort of, "Hooray I am an official paid reader," reward for me (oh yeah, my internship ended and they've kept me on and now pay me per book). I love Obesity and Speed but managed to keep myself to only buying one t-shirt but I loved the image on this sweatshirt and after they sent me the free tote with it on it, I had to. My love of 80s heavy metal also lends itself to fashion sometimes because I can't help but like acid-wash, skin-tight jeans. This grey version kept calling to me. I don't have that elephant bangle, but I have several of the same ilk from India and I can't help but add some little India-love into every inspired outfit (and elephant love as I adore them) as well as metal-love with the Piece of Mind Vans. Chanel nail polishes are kind of crappy quality, despite the brand name, but I love this deep blue that actually is much darker on my nails and is a winter staple for me. Simple H&M t-shirt for some layering, and scarf for that little extra warmth needed when it's still not cold enough for full-on jackets and coats (fine, and I just love shawls and scarfs in general anyway), and this is a classic cold-weather uniform for me. The scarf, earrings and other jewelry will probably be switched up but I have a feeling this combination in particular will be heavily in rotation this year.
I recently felt yearnings for that classic metal staple; the studded denim vest. My boyfriend supports my whims so he surprised me with the vest, it's a cropped Levis classic and is quite snug and flattering and I did the rest. The backpatch came down to a fight between a classic Motorhead patch or the viking metal band Ensiferum. In the end Ensiferum won out because I have fond memories of seeing them in Boston for free as I covered the New England Metal Festival for a magazine, and then riding on the Chinatown bus to NY with my Elliot and spending the weekend together with our best friend Rob and his family and seeing them again at the House of Blues. Motorhead will have to wait.
I had to put this Iron Maiden, Seventh Son... patch in the front because, well do I really need to explain? It's my Iron Maiden, I had the space, it's my first and favorite Maiden record, and the logo IS PINK.
Paired with the girly dress and the summer update of Converse sneakers, we have a pretty me outfit. Recently I keep picking that nail polish color when I get a manicure (and I thought it was an amazing coincidence that it was from OPI's India Collection and called Monsooner or Later) and I have this watch which is more pinky orange in real life than the picture and I've never really done this color but I feel it's summery, for me at least. And there you have it; girly, hints of metal and India, comfy shoes, and I'd probably even more jewelry-fy it and voila, classic me outfit when I'm feeling it.
I splurged and got this Obesity and Speed sweatshirt as a sort of, "Hooray I am an official paid reader," reward for me (oh yeah, my internship ended and they've kept me on and now pay me per book). I love Obesity and Speed but managed to keep myself to only buying one t-shirt but I loved the image on this sweatshirt and after they sent me the free tote with it on it, I had to. My love of 80s heavy metal also lends itself to fashion sometimes because I can't help but like acid-wash, skin-tight jeans. This grey version kept calling to me. I don't have that elephant bangle, but I have several of the same ilk from India and I can't help but add some little India-love into every inspired outfit (and elephant love as I adore them) as well as metal-love with the Piece of Mind Vans. Chanel nail polishes are kind of crappy quality, despite the brand name, but I love this deep blue that actually is much darker on my nails and is a winter staple for me. Simple H&M t-shirt for some layering, and scarf for that little extra warmth needed when it's still not cold enough for full-on jackets and coats (fine, and I just love shawls and scarfs in general anyway), and this is a classic cold-weather uniform for me. The scarf, earrings and other jewelry will probably be switched up but I have a feeling this combination in particular will be heavily in rotation this year.
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