chic decay .

seventeen again

2009-07-31T18:22:00.000-07:00

NO. Magazine #5: ''Just a Number''
"17" photographed by Cobrasnake photographer Mark Hunter featuring his newest model-muse, Tallulah Morton.

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fantasyland

2009-07-28T18:10:00.000-07:00

the selby

face time

2009-07-27T22:35:00.000-07:00

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Campaign girls for Chloe's newest fragrance - Chloë Sevigny, Clemence Poesy, and Anja Rubik

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a little birdy told me

2009-07-26T20:31:00.000-07:00

I recently stumbled on Kelly Smith's website, Birdy & Me. Smith is a freelance fashion illustrator based in Australia who's drawings have been featured in Vogue. Her drawings of the Chanel Haute Couture shows are so vivid, that her talented work makes it hard to tell that these are actual drawings and not photographs. Smith's skill is simply exquisite, it almost makes me want to become a fashion illustrator myself. Too bad I can barely draw a tree...

A few of my favorites:

backseat baby

2009-07-25T11:12:00.000-07:00

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Hanne Gaby Odiele as shot by Ryan McGinley featured in Missoni's F/W 09.10 ad campaign.

beauty

2009-07-23T18:26:00.000-07:00

straulino

spinning the bottle

2009-07-18T10:51:00.000-07:00

Last Monday, I attended the new Monday night party at the Roxy in Los Angeles, called Spin the Bottle. I'd say the name is fitting, considering the age group that was in attendance. Spin the Bottle entailed a night of mayhem, claustrophobia, and overall griminess. Which isn't to say that I didn't have the time of my life. Because I did. I realized that the overcrowded, sweaty atmosphere was the beauty of Spin the Bottle, and that's what made it so fun. I don't think I or anyone else at the Roxy has ever sweat as profusely as we did that night, but I could have cared less about the putrid stench of body odor as I danced to DJ AM's beautiful remixes of my favorites such as Sex on Fire by Kings of Leon and Kids by MGMT. Oh, the memories.

Of course, any worthwhile party in LA is photographed by The Cobrasnake... Oh, but look who's on The Cobrasnake's website... (yes that's me)

cobrasnake

hallelujah tallulah

2009-07-17T19:10:00.000-07:00

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Tallulah Morton, Australian model and The Cobrasnake's new muse. She's said to be the current Australian It-girl and is known for frequenting the various party scenes. Overall, she pulls off a pretty bad ass routine. Did I mention she's only 17, the same age as yours truly?

coaching the kids

2009-07-12T18:13:00.000-07:00

This editorial holds a special place in my heart, because it documents the Coachella Music Festival which I attended this year. Honestly, words cannot describe the amazing-ness of it.

the fashion spot
The lemon icees seen in the spread were absolute life-savers in the 100 degree heat!

fashion relief

2009-07-06T23:43:00.000-07:00

I FINALLY fixed the header for Chic Decay. It bothered me so much, and now I feel so relieved. Somehow this Michael Oats photo makes me feel better. Enjoy. <3

love bites

2009-07-06T21:18:00.000-07:00

Fall 2009 collection by Wildfox Couture.

bow wow

2009-06-29T21:42:00.000-07:00

We've all heard the saying "bigger is better," but unless we're talking about Texas or bank accounts, the phrase doesn't really prove itself to be true in most cases. Made famous by the likes of Minnie Mouse, Ms. Pac-Man, and the all-American cheerleader, hair bows have cemented their position in history as the motif for clean-cut, wholesome girls. However, the recent trend has been revived by the rebels in the fashion world, which including trendsetters Madonna and Lady Gaga.

Left: Madonna, in Louis Vuitton at the Costume Institute Gala.

The Fall 2009 and Resort 2010 collections of Anna Sui, Diane von Furstenburg, Louis Vuitton, and Dolce & Gabbana upped the ante on headwear by sending hair bows down the runways.

Left: Anna Sui. Right: Diane von Furstenburg.

Left: Louis Vuitton. Right: Dolce & Gabbana.

When determining whether the hair bow should or should not be used in the mainstream, let us never forget that it is an accessory made famous by a cartoon character. And just pray that it doesn't end up as an accessory mistake of the 80's such as the scrunchie. RIP Scrunchies.

photos: Style

globetrotter

2009-06-04T23:15:00.000-07:00

jeremy scott for adidas, ya'll. it's exploration-themed. need i say more?

image: nylon

p.s. - i've been on hiatus if you couldn't tell. i don't want to talk about it.

badass

2009-04-06T01:05:00.000-07:00

photo: Hint

Backstage at Rodarte. Secretly makes me want to get this piercing.

how stellar

2009-03-10T16:52:00.000-07:00

photos: style

Well, its official! Paris Fashion Week has started. Whew, I feel like NY Fashion Week was just yesterday. Too many shows, so little time. I really liked Stella McCartney's new Fall '09 Collection. It's that perfect back to school basics feel. The last picture really reminds me of the character Cher in the movie Clueless, it's so 90's chic! I'm definitely loving the return to classy comfort.

I secretlyyyy like the dominatrix thing goin on at YSL... Nothing says sexy like a whole lotta leather....right?

lazy days

2009-03-07T10:22:00.000-08:00

photo: Who What Wear

Perfection, obviously doesn't always have its price.

runaway love

2009-02-17T18:55:00.001-08:00

It was so nice having a three-day weekend. Thank the lord for having ex-presidents worth commemorating with a day off! I saw the movie Friday the 13th with my friends on Friday. Not exactly Oscar-worthy, let's just put it that way. Too much random nudity for a horror film? Haha, anyways it was a nice way to start off the weekend. Saturday night I went to a Bar Mitzvah. Haven't been to one in years, so that was fun.

Sunday was THE best. Yay for all-day adventures! It started off with some usual shennanigans, and breakfast at Milk on Beverly, which I DEFINITELY recommend. Then we headed to the Fairfax Flea Market where we had some awkward encounters and I picked up a vintage flannel shirt for $8 and some really cute necklaces from a vendor called the Flea Market Girl.

cute, right?

Next stop was none other than LACMA, where we danced around and looked at some pretty cool artwork in the new Contemporary Art building. AAAHHH. I officially love Jeff Koons. ART IS AWESOME. I really wish I was more artistic, but all I can do is appreciate its beauty. No art school for me. Which reminds me. Speaking of school, I AM SO STRESSED OUT. Ugh. I have to take SAT's soon, not to mention start looking at and applying to colleges. I hope I don't die of stress, if that's even possible.

Inside of some massive sculpture.

oodles and oodles of toodles. <3
k. i think im done now.

fashion weak

2009-02-17T17:51:00.000-08:00

Hello. I am back from a mini-hiatus. SORRY! I've been so bad with posting, I just haven't gotten around to it with so much going on! Which is not to say that I haven't been staying up-to-date with everything, I sometimes just lack the creative genius that I usually put into my blog posts. :) With the Spring '09 shows currently underway in New York, I definitely have to agree with Tavi and say that I am as Michael Kors likes to say, "underwhelmed." Too bad I can't see it for reals. As for now, Style's just gotta do I guess...

I liked the Karen Walker collection which had a sort of 1940's era theme to it, with models donning trenchcoats and red lips reminiscent of years past.

These prints are amazing.

I am still in love with the tights trend and I love how they're so perfectly integrated into the collection. It really makes each piece extremely versatile.

UPDATE: Ok, ok. Jil Stuart's collection was pretty awesome. AKA rockstar-status. Which is pretty fitting, since the theme of her collection was "iconic women of music."

Ummmm, these shoes make me pretty much make me drool. Good thing I have a pair that look just like them, so no drastic measures will have to be taken. At least for now.

dolly out. more later. i promise to give update on life.
p.s. - keep the comments coming, I love to hear what you have to say! <3

let them eat cake!

2009-02-07T10:22:00.000-08:00

After watching Sofia Coppola's movie Marie Antoinette, I have become infatuated with all things French, specifically the culture during infamous dauphine's time period. During my one of my routine Fashionista distraction sessions, I came upon this article. Basically, Christian Louboutin aka the God of Shoes has teamed up with the famed French embroiderer Jean-Francois Lesage of the House of Lesage to create 36 limited edition (yes, you read that number right) pairs inspired by Marie Antoinette herself. Toooooo bad I don't have the $6,295 that each pair costs.

Must. Have. Shoes.

white out

2009-02-05T16:14:00.000-08:00

Ugh. Today was the absolute worst day. Things just went from bad to worse, and on top of that it's raining cats and dogs. No, not literally. Not even Chanel could cheer me up.
Feast for the eyes:

These paper hair adornments, done by a Japanese hairdresser named Kamo, are simply amazing. I sense a DIY project gone terribly wrong in my future...

The tweed detailing is just gorgeous.

Aaah, Karl. Why are you so amazing?

photos: Style

criss-cross

2009-02-04T10:22:00.000-08:00

photo credit: JAK & JIL

I'm obsessed with these gorgeous Givenchy peep-toe booties as seen during S/S '08 fashion week in New York. While at this current moment Givenchy is not exactly in my budget, I found these suppaaaa cute Steve Madden booties. I like them because they're round-toe as opposed to open which keep my little toes warm during winter. Not that style is ever practical anyways. Haha. Granted, the quality isn't exactly up to par with that of haute couture, but I think these will do for the time being. or at least until i get sick of wearing them.

happy valentines day.

2009-02-04T00:43:00.000-08:00

will someone be my valentine?
i'll take this over chocolate any day.

tabula rasa

2009-02-04T00:11:00.000-08:00

hello there.
i suppose you are all wondering what this blog entails. well, its basically a melting pot of everything that goes on in my wonderfully exciting sub-urban life. im going to use this blog as a medium to get my thoughts out of the mess that's referred to as my brain and onto cyberspace. will also contain the ramblings , rantings , and ravings through the mind of a seventeen-year-old who aspires to be more than what was destined for her.

stay tuned.