Suggested Ways on Wearing Striped

A thirty something fashion guru with two kids was asked, "polka dots or stripes?" Without hesitation and second thoughts, "stripes!" was the reply. "And why? It's because polka dots isn't suited for you once you're over the age of six." Oh really?

Well yes, stripes is a lot less controvertial than polka dots. Many women are more confortable wearing it. A lot of them would undoubtedly go for striped dress, striped top, striped skirts, striped shorts/pants even striped bags and shoes more than polka dots apparels and accessories.

Sunny Yellow Striped by Gleenn featuring Vivienne Westwood accessories

I did try to dispute her argument regarding the polka dots through my preceeding post "Suggested Ways on Wearing Polka Dots", however, it dawned on me that it would help if I as well find ways on how to create a pretty striped look.

♥I already knew what I wanted when I created this set. A black diagonal striped tube mini dress to go along a pair of black tights. Black and yellow bootie and yellow bag. The lovely gold choker is the highlight of this outfit.

Stripe me up when I'm in downtown by Gleenn featuring Alexander McQueen shoes

I'm glad that despite the ongoing petition of several so-called artists and/or businessmen to shut polyvore down, it still isn't. Many polyvore users are accused of stealing copyrighted images which allegedly hurt several business owners - apparently, due to cut and paste syndrome. I can wash my hands by saying that "all the materials I used to come up with these sets that suggest how to wear striped are through the courtesy of polyvore's sponsor brands."

♥What glory it is for downtown boys to see their favorite uptown girl in a lively pink and red proom dress wearing an oversized striped hat and striped strands high heels?

No longer subdued by Gleenn featuring Christian Louboutin shoes

I was amazed to find myself commenting for several times at an article posted by IFB "Who owns the contents you post online?" The article discussed how bloggers are stripped of their rights to profit from their hard work - carefully preparing for their outfits, taking photos of it and then editing - once they submit their photos to social networking sites such as chictopia, facebook, etc. [Have you heard of this recent Payless shoes and chictopia incedent?] But anyway, the article was supposed to talk about how bloggers could help each other in protecting their rights e.g personal photos from being used for advertising without them gaining a penny least a link? However, the tons of comments below the post was manuevered into a different direction by some business owners [with links to their website hidden] when they started bashing each bloggers that commented on the post accusing bloggers of stealing others' images just to be able to run their blogs [of course this isn't true to those who only use their own images especially for those "daily outfit" blogs].

Are these accusations true? Bloggers defend that if they blog about the product, they help to market it. They also provide link back to the image source. Yet image owners screamed out "foul". They do not acknowlege that a link or a mention of their site as the source would suffice for what they demand - permission!

♥I really love this look. This DayTrip Bias Striped Vest is perfect for a faded denim short shorts. It might be coincidencial when I found these striped booties that were meant to complete the outfit. The bag is neutral while the three pack wrist bands from Nike speaks of your rock N' roll side.

Stripe me with elegance by Gleenn featuring Yves Saint Laurent shoes

If using someone's photo for your blog and mainly linking back to the source is not enough, then who isn't guilty of thief?

♥This set is unarguably elegant. Should I speak more about how elegant is black? I'd love too unless you think it's dull. Look at those shoes ... and look at the dress ...

Lady in black striped by Gleenn featuring Prada bags

Should I steal just to be able to express what I think are great ways of wearing striped? Believe me, that's the last thing I had in mind when I started this blog. I did try to use public domain photos a lot, but I found out, that anything uploaded to blogger or other free domains are listed as public domain. And those that are real public domain aren't really always useful for my posts. huh?

♥Being too striped almost all over can be overwhelming. Therefore I decided to subdue a part of this Zoo Tess Striped dress with a cropped leather jacket. The boots are hilarious. I can die if somebody would give them to me as a birthday present [which would be next week?]. But let's face it, even if the boots are at 50% discount right now, they're still very expensive. The dress however is carzily on sale for 80% off. You girls must check it. I was challenged by Anya, a hat designer, to try wearing a beret and I might just fall in love with it. I found this Newsboy Cabbie Beret with Ribbon Bow running towards me.

My Heart Will Go On by Gleenn featuring Christian Louboutin shoes

Perhaps I should limit the use of photos for this blog if I were to go clean in blogging? That question is harder to ponder than "how would you like to go striped?"

♥My Hear Will Go On is my favorite love song. But I don't mean that you wear this set when you feel broken hearted or sad. No, I don't think that's the case. I love how the black ribbon gave an edgy look for the top. The stripes of the skirt aren't loud and I like it's cut. The shoes definitely match the mood.

3 Best Summer Dress Alternatives

When we speak of summer dress, we automatically think of bright flowery dresses. However, if you’re a kind who craves for style with an edge, you might want to consider these summer dress alternatives that I suggest: Cutting edge patterned summer dress, sailor stripes dress or revised versions of plain old polka dots.

♥Muriel Stripe Dress
The prints of this jersey dress in themselves speak summer! The side ties at the bodice overlay are very girlish, the skirt is draped (what do we say about drapes?); while the two patched pockets create any day any time coolness. Worn with wrap around sandals, you have a perfect summer dress alternative.

♥Diamond Zigzag Dress
If you don’t want to settle for less on a summer, I suggest you go for another jersey in a form of a zigzag dress. Have you seen such a pattern somewhere? It has a pleating at the scoop neck and a V back. Is it a touch of vintage? Gathered elastic banding at waist, the skirt goes draped at the hips and then finishes the ends kind’a pencil cut. Something we don’t at its back is a double-button closure and cutout. Worn with some heels or wedges, you get a very elegant summer dress alternative.

♥Damisi Lawn Dress
Another alternative comes in cotton. If you want to bring back some memories of your childhood days, the ruching at the bust, back, shoulders, and cuffs of this dress is the answer. Its pattern is less cutting edge, but the color combination and lines are very summer. You better pull those Maison Margiela shoes from the back of your closet and you’re done.

♥Aqua Striped Dress
Would you like a dress that changes its allure from day time to night? The matter is just between a pair of white flip flops and glossy sky-high heels. The rest is yours to decide.

♥Valerie Dress
Another stripe comes in cotton. A very huge tee done up with a wide neck and opened via buttons down the back and blue and white stripes, comes a stylish summer dress alternative.

♥Viviene Westwood Anglomania
How sad it was when I found out that this navy and white striped jersey dress is out of stock. Artfully draped and with signature asymmetric detailing, what great statement does it create? If you ask what’s the best way to wear it? Bare legs and neutral heels are best for this fitted style. If you would like to go more daring, perhaps with this mini for many stripe wedge?

They say that the old good polka dots are fun, but the new versions are much more fun!

Versace

Leather cutout platform boots

♥Formal white long sleeves, black and white tiny polka dots paired with this so called fashion-forward footwear from Versace can be a very daring outfit for work. I guess this is perfect for someone whose job is fashion reporting. ;)

♥Take any sexy mini dress with just little touch of polka dots. Or if you nothing like that is available just take any mini dress, this Versace has a power to transform any of your choice into another summer dress alternative.

♥Two polkas in one

Did you know that you can actually wear different versions of polka dots for your top and your skirt at once? Take for instance this Lula Dot Print Blouse paired with Annie Mae Dot Sweater Skirt. You won’t go wrong for this alternative obviously.

Do tell me which of these alternatives earned your nod, girls.

ACCESSORIES...

(everything thirfted from head to toe)

vintage striped schoolgirl nautical minidress, vintage straw boater hat, blue knee hi socks, vintage gold bangle watch and Marc Jacobs 2-tone platform oxfords

Well look what the cat drugged in! I know I've been M.I.A. but me and my son both have strep throat and fevers, BOOOOOOOOO, LAME! The computer hurts my eyes and I'm the worst when I'm sick! A HUGE BABY, actually, LOL! I need lots of soup and kisses. Anywho, you know how I think everything's better in vintage? So I had to hit up the latest trend, NAUTICAL STRIPES, and put my spin on it! Lil' Bo Peepish, right?? I'm at my photography studio, in front of my wall of crap and shoes. I love accessories so this is just the have of it!!!

Want to say thank you for showing me love and all your comments have knock me out my sickness! So look forward to me being back on! Kisses bitches!

Virgin

black lips and stretchmarks....

(everything thrifted from head to toe except socks)

vintage black and white swimsuit, American Apparel thigh hi socks, vintage sailor captain's hat, vintage aviators, vintage black and white lace up tennis shoe boots, vintage golden block belt and vintage gold watch

Black lips and stretchmarks! So I gave birth to a 10lbs 12 oz baby boy and I don't care if it shows! I'm a proud mom! Even have MOMS RULE tattooed across my knuckles! It just tells you not everyone is perfect. I got flaws too! Anywho, I've been dying to try black lipstick. I haven't worn it since my goth days. Black is slimming cause I got huge lips. Thought they turned out pretty cute. 

Got alot of pics coming at coming! So stay tuned for more VintageVirgin!!!!

xoxo Virgin

nautical VALENTINE...

(everything thrifted from head to toe)

black sailor nautical cardigan, red white stripe box top, black nylons, red heart socks, chunky red picnic platform wedges, DIY light denim cutoffs, red beret, vintage pearls, bangle and other jewelry from Buffalo Exchange, vintage black patent leather belt and vintage big red clutch

I just can't wait til Valentine's Day. Candy, kisses and GIFTS! I love to sit and wonder what I'm going to get this year. I know I'm getting something handmade from my son, Ephraim and something big from Joel! I LOOOOOOOVE getting gifts. Don't you? I would love to see what other people are getting. Stay tuned to my gift to yall! To thank you for your questions comments! I love you all!

xoxo Virgin