Cool Beans Halloween

At a loss for a costume, even after my ingenious Powerpuff idea? Look no further than everyone's favorite semi-professional stuntman, Rod Kimball (as played by Andy Samberg) from Hot Rod. The first time I saw this movie I laughed 'till I cried. Nooot exactly the same reaction with everyone, but, with all due respect,  they just don't know what they're talking about. Andy Samberg subtly crafted this character to have style, great taste in music, and above all, some kick-butt stunts. Take that as ironically as you will, but after I saw Hot Rod, I have been lusting over the black Vans sneakers pictured below.

To take this look to the next level, persuade a friend to be a "brother Kevin" sidekick. Just sayin'.

Rod has a distinctive style that is easily recognizable. Classic high top Vans, stick-on mustachio, and some ratty gray sweats are the foundation to this ensemble. Add on some of these expertly selected add-ons, such as a Europe soundtrack to your life or a  "soul of a bottle-nosed dolphin" pendant, and you've got a pretty convincing disguise. Now, your only challenge is explaining to every single person you meet who you are dressed up as.

Happy Halloween!

Here They Come Just In Time

[Bubbles, Blossom, or Buttercup- who was your fave?]

 

What is more early 2000s that the Powerpuff Girls? I don't know about you guys, but as a seven year old, the PPGs were an obsession. Living in the States in this time period, the Powerpuff trend was kind of unavoidable. Pillows, backpacks, notebooks, tshirts...the list goes on and on. This craze rose from the dead the other day when I was chez Villiage de Valuer perusing the used Halloween costumes when I came across a Buttercup costume! The only catch is that it's a toddler's size, but the mask will fit anyone- even 'way to old to be into a children's tv show' heads like mine.

Speaking of which, I have been storing some information in my stuck-in-the-past brain from many years (or should I say seasons ago). The D&G spring 2007 show screams 80s punk with neon brights, pvc separates, and lots of stud real-estate. As a 12 year old, I was really into this, but critiques  slammed this collection calling it "80s tart" and when you search for the collection on Style.com, it's mysteriously missing. What this collection brought to mind for me, was not 80s tart, but my dear friends Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup! With colors of eyeshadow matching the hue of the ensemble, little black shoes, and graphic color blocks, this collection is an ideal source for inspiration for completing my costume.

fw '05: Barettes!

A few weekends ago, I went to an 80s themed birthday party. I was really inspired by the hair & makeup at Chloe fall 2009, (which is inspired by Brooke Shields.) A few hours were spent trying to achieve this swishy, soft curly hairstyle, but I could never get it to look like it did on the runway. I honestly did try, but the texture of my hair would not hold a curl, no matter how much hairspray I used. The moral of the story is...give up! :) Models backstage are worked on by 3 or more people at a time! Not to mention it only needs to stay in for the 30 seconds tops they walk down the runway.

That's why I love low maintenance hair doodads! Seen all over the place in fall 2005, they're a super cute way to make your 'do for the day interesting. On that note, I just wanted to say that I am a firm believer that if anything is super stylish, it will last through many seasons. I honestly don't care that this style is "so four years ago." No, no it's not. It's cute. That's it.

Lily Donaldson and Heather Marks wearing barettes