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A few instagram snapshots. I've finally joined the 21st century.

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AROUND THE WORLD

 peace sign halter from bodhi imports, thrifted indian top, jeffrey campbell boots, thrifted bag, random jewelry from ebay & bodhi imports & euphoria, dynasty chime necklace c/o enrah, pyramid quartz ring c/o rejoice the hands

This is what my world looks like 5 minutes out of the city in early Spring. Dead. So beautiful, right? I thought I would spruce things up by wearing this bright orange top that I would later discover had spent the day dying my arms an obnoxious pumpkin color. That night I was dealing with some weird chest pains that really scared me, and then I looked in the mirror to find that I had developed what looked to be some off-brand Jaundice. Freaking out at my friend, my brain slowly pieced the puzzle together and remembered that I had been wearing this orange top, and I was able to calm down. So, I have a new self tanner from India. Pretty hyped on that. And everyone else is pretty hyped on the fact that they can check their hair and make sure nothing is stuck between their teeth, by looking at any of the 98749324 round mirrors sewn into the fabric. Win win, right?

I'm sporting different parts of the world with this outfit. We've got the top from India, the southwestern styled Bible bag, the abalone rings from the sea, the Middle Eastern evil eye bracelet, and the dynasty necklace from China. Okay, not from China. From a lovely gal named Enrah who resides in my neighboring state, Colorado. On top of this awesome dangly chime necklace, she makes jewelry inspired by things that I love, including Aqua Teen Hunger Force and Super Mario. On the jewelry note, I need more storage for my necklaces. More wall thingies to hang them on. My jewelry collection is majorly out of control and I'm starting to feel agreeably claustrophobic. I've got some driftwood that I collected in Yosemite and plan on maybe painting and putting tiny hooks onto. I would like more organic outdoorsy-inspired necklace hangers, so I think it will be rad. Any other ideas? I need help. I need jewelry rehab.

A song to leave you with.

MAKEUP VIDEO TUTORIAL

There you go.

MESHY MESH MESH

mink pink velvet cropped tank, f21 mesh top, triangle necklace c/o under the pyramids, deena and ozzy boots

Mesh. Something I last saw being worn at the goth ball, or by that buff guy with the orange skin and little shorts outside the gym. And now, on me. I'd like to continue wearing this, so I'm in need of more cropped tops like the one I have on. Not bandeaus. Not strappy American Apparel bras. Tight cropped tanks. Give me links, people. All I can find out there in cyberspace are made of lace or are not cropped enough. Why must life be so difficult?

  

Here is a mesh-y outfit that I am kind of freaking out over:

 

Like, what? PERFECT.  

For more outfits, jewelry, Sticky, and general weirdness, I invite you to follow me on instagram. Username: Caseystrawberry

LEOPARD AND FAUX FUR AND CHUNKY BOOTS, OH MY

 thrifted vest, shoes, and leggings, tank from some store in orange county, erin wasson triangle necklace, my salvation necklaces, other random jewelry

These leggings haven't seen the light of day for a long time. But after finding the perfect vintage chunky heeled boots for 3 bucks, I flung them out of my drawer and dusted them off. Pretty A-OK duo, if you ask me.

To spice things up around here, I've been trying to think of some good tutorials for you lovely folks but instead have just had a brain full of cricket noises. Luckily for my blank mind, someone on my Formspring recently asked for a bleached shorts tutorial, so I will glady get on that when I have more shorts to bleach! Until then, here are some rad tutorials by other bloggers:

Ripped denim

Knot dress

Bleached tie-dye leggings

Dip-dyed shoes

Belt boots

Lace-up pants

Oversized fringe top/dress

Leather cut-out necklace

Chevron printed dip dyed shorts

Color block boots

Spiked hair comb

Do you have any good DIY tutorials that you love?

ANET OLLYWOOD

thrifted and diy top and vest, ebay arm cuff, skirt c/o sugarlips, jeffrey campbell boots

Just another windy day in windy city. And another set of pictures completely blown out by the sun. I really need to start enjoying shade, or at least remembering to take pictures in it instead of DIRECT SUN LIGHT. 

How about that elastic coin arm cuff? Pretty neat for a penny (plus shipping).  It's pretty cheaply made but it looks super rad and happens to be incredibly light-weight on the ol' bicep. I've got another silver, less cheap coin cuff coming in the mail in which I am equally hyped to wear. I guess I just love to jingle. 

In other news, I was recently introduced to this girl's personal style blog from internet lady-bud, Isabel. Um, HELLO. Super juiced on her style. Mad steeze. And she has a great dip-dye tutorial for leggings that I am probably going to go ahead and do. Go check Rachel out right meow!

NEVER KNOWN A GIRL LIKE YOU BEFORE

thrifted vintage sweater, spanish moss velvet shorts, boots from ebay, purse c/o lucky vintage
 

This sweater reminds me of something I would have worn in the late 90s, probably paired with army green bellbottoms and Chuck Taylors, with loads of hemp necklaces. Since I am seemingly traveling backwards with my aesthetic tastes, here I am pretending I'm 15 again. It's really is strange to think back to what I used to love in fashion, and how I generally end up shaking my head in shame years later when I look back at pictures. Come a few years after the shame-fest, I find myself interested those same previous fashion philosophies again. Maybe it's because I don't want to grow up. 

On that note, you probably noticed my highlighter hair? Did that on a hair A.D.D. whim last week. Not with a highlighter, with color. It's funny, though. I used to color my hair with actual markers when I was a teenager. That was all great and dandy until gym class when I would sweat green ink.

To high-five the good old times, here is a 90s jam that I always loved, courtesy of Empire Records.

 

FRINGE FLORAL

thrifted and diy shorts, thrifted flannel and top, jeffrey campbell shoes, ebay necklace

 

I clumsily sewed fringe to these shorts from a piece I'd never wear that I picked up awhile ago at a thrift store. And now, bam. I can finally wear these otherwise buttcheeky shorts in public. 

I now have instagram, folks. Finally in tune with the 21st century, right? Like all my other social network mumbo jumbo, my user name is caseystrawberry. Ya dig?

SHRED THREADS

renewed vintage harley davidson shirt c/o shred threads, unearthen pendulum ring, thrifted belt, bag, jewelry, eye necklace from ebay, american apparel crossback bra, sunglasses c/o american deadstock

Welcome to my life, amazing Harley Davidson dress. Sarah from Shred Threads is my new internet buddy that was kind enough to custom make me this gem. This girl is so rad. We both live in lofts, both have a dog, and have similar tastes in clothing. We also are clearly both patient enough to dig through racks and boxes of clothing until we find great pieces. AND we both love to cut things up! But, she definitely trumps me when it comes to sewing. The style of her work is geared towards 3 main types of ladies..and I believe (I hope?) I fit into 2 of these 3 categories.

The romantic. She adores Peter Pan collars and unaltered vintage clothing.

The gypsy. She loves all floral, and ethnic prints. Free spirit all the way.
The grunge gal. Loves all things 90s. Anything sheer, studded and roughed up.

Her latest collection draws inspiration from the gnarly biker and American heritage mixed with lace and fringe. Yes, please. I'd say this idea speaks straight to my desert loving heart. 

Check Shred Threads out HERE. 

Also, thanks to those of you who answered the questions in my last post! I really appreciated the insight!