Posted by Lucy McBride on July 24, 2014 · Leave a Comment
This is a quick and easy lil DIY I ripped off of the craft queen herself, A Pair and A Spare. So you wanna be a gangster but you tend to lose your shades? I gotchu brahhhh. You Will Need: about 1-1.2 yards the chain of yo choice (I like that classic gold) jewelry pliers … Continue reading →
Posted by Lesley on August 1, 2013 · Leave a Comment
I know I’m not the only one that’s been waiting literally YEARS for this day to come. Now you can spend all the money you want without ever leaving your bed. Say RIP to all your hard earned money — shiiit’s goin down. I plan on starting small — here are the best accessories for sale … Continue reading →
Category Accessories, America, Brand Feature, Fashion, Internet, Jewelry, Lesley, News, Picks, Rings, Shopping, Sunglasses, Websites · Tagged with beanie, clutch, H&M, launch, neon, online shopping, opening, tortoise
Posted by Lesley on February 20, 2013 · Leave a Comment
You ever have an item of clothing that you absolutely had to wear everywhere, no matter if it was appropriate for the occasion? In middle school, I had a pair of watermelon-print socks that I insisted on wearing with rolled up flare jeans. In high school, when ballet flats had a major revival, I insisted on wearing … Continue reading →
Category Accessories, Beauty, Fashion, Glasses, Grunge, Inspiration, Jewelry, Lesley, Picks, Polyvore, Rusted Revolution, Shoes, Shopping, Sports, Street Style, Sunglasses, Tips & Tricks, Topshop, Travel, Trending, Websites, Womenswear · Tagged with Blazer, business, Dannijo, night out, nike black wedge heels, polyvore, reiss leather jacket, sporting event, Style Nanda, styling, Uniqlo, watch, weekend getaway, work
Posted by Lesley on February 11, 2013 · 1 Comment
Glamorous grunge was the mood of BCBG Max Azria’s latest fashion week showcase, which proves that indeed, beanies are appropriate for all occasions, black tie included. Last year around this time, the skirt-over-pants look was just beginning to emerge, and I guess I was wrong — the trend wasn’t gone by the next week. This … Continue reading →
Category Accessories, Brand Feature, Design, designer, Fall, Fashion, Fashion Week, Grunge, Inspiration, Jewelry, Lesley, Nineties, Polyvore, RTW, runway, Rusted Revolution, Shoes, Shopping, Topshop, Womenswear · Tagged with 2013, 90s, adidas, bcbg, beanie, Dannijo, fall, Fashion Week, Forever New, glam, grunge, Jimmy Choo, leather, max azria, ninties, parka, polyvore, pumps, Topshop, Vero Moda, winter
Posted by Lesley on January 31, 2013 · Leave a Comment
Winter in Chicago is, well… cold. And sometimes it’s just too hard to look trendy and keep warm at the same time. Luckily, all you need for this is a pair of leather pants and a faux fur coat. Wearing a Topshop faux fur coat and leather trousers with an F21 tie-dye long-sleeved tee and … Continue reading →
Category Accessories, Chainmail, Chicago, Etsy, F21, Fashion, Jewelry, Lesley, Street Style, Style Shot, Topshop, Womenswear · Tagged with Barb and Bear, boots, Etsy, Forever 21, fur, harness, jewelry, leather, tie dye, Topshop
Posted by Lesley on January 26, 2013 · Leave a Comment
Valentino Spring 2012 Haute Couture Distance shots from the runway, showing the environment of fashion week, the entirety of the artful garments, and the height of the models can be particularly breath taking. But true appreciation of the designs produced for these shows every year can only happen in the study of the details — the … Continue reading →
Category Accessories, Couture, Design, designer, Fashion, Fashion Week, Lesley, runway, Rusted Revolution, Shoes, Spring, Womenswear · Tagged with Couture, details, spring 2013, Valentino
Posted by Lucy McBride on December 20, 2012 · 1 Comment
In the most major Rusted Revolution artist feature to date, I had the ultimate privilege of styling the lovely ladies of Posso for a collaborative photoshoot and interview with Fresh Musikk. Read on to learn more about my experience, discover the faces behind the name, and see some amazing photography… I pause before a giant … Continue reading →
Category Accessories, Artist Feature, Blog Culture, Brand Feature, California, Celebrity, Design, designer, Fashion, Inspiration, Model, Music, New Music, New Release, Photography, Photoshoot, Photoshoots, Picks, Rusted Revolution, Womenswear · Tagged with artist feature, blog culture, camila x castillo, chainmail, designer, dimepiece, interviews, jonathan marlow photography, los angeles, mike vensel, Music, music culture, posso, q + a, rusted revolution, spotlight, travel
Posted by Lesley on December 13, 2012 · Leave a Comment
This vintage floral skirt that I found at a thrift shop a few years ago and altered has been a trusty fall-back item. Black tee, leather jacket, skirt, boom. Instant outfit. I paired my vintage floral skirt with a black peplum t-shirt from Forever21. The flare at the waist of the shirt in combination with … Continue reading →
Category Accessories, Chainmail, Chicago, Etsy, F21, Fashion, Jewelry, Lesley, Rings, Rusted Revolution, Style Shot, Topshop, Urban Outfitters, Vintage, Womenswear · Tagged with Barb and Bear, beanie, Cooperative, Etsy, Floral, Forever 21, handpiece, headpiece, hobbit, leather jacket, Lord of the Rings, middle earth, necklace, peplum, rusted revolution, seamed stockings, Skull Baby, Topshop, Vintage
Posted by Lesley on November 29, 2012 · 1 Comment
I’ve been really into “trousers” lately. I guess calling them something other than pants makes me feel more grown up and sophisticated. Truth is, 23 is an awkward age when you’re both too young and too old. I try to remedy this situation with my wardrobe — mixing classic, adult pieces with edgier, youthful trends. … Continue reading →
Category Accessories, Chainmail, Chicago, E-tailer, Etsy, F21, Fall, Fashion, Jewelry, Lesley, Rings, Rusted Revolution, Shoes, Style Shot, Urban Outfitters, Womenswear · Tagged with chain, collar, Forever21, gold, harness, Kimchi Blue, leather, rusted revolution, trousers, Urban Outfitters, Zara
Posted by Lesley on November 26, 2012 · Leave a Comment
Bought a sweater that a little kid would love just as much as a grown man. I paired a Forever 21 monster graphic sweater (two sizes too big) with skinny leather trousers from Topshop for a look that is comfy but pulled together. The Cooperative beanie I’m wearing is my absolute favorite, and the pointed … Continue reading →
Category Accessories, Chainmail, Chicago, E-tailer, Etsy, F21, Fall, Fashion, Jewelry, Lesley, Rings, Rusted Revolution, Shoes, Street Style, Style Shot, Topshop, Urban Outfitters, Womenswear · Tagged with Barb and Bear, beanie, body chain, chainmail, Cooperative, Etsy, Forever 21, graphic, harness, kitten heels, leather, monster, plunge harness, rusted revolution, sweater, Topshop, web handpiece