Pictures of my Baggage

Happy early April Fools!
You crazies thought this blog post would be full of pictures of ex-boyfriends and emotional issues.

Think Again

As someone who doesn't carry bags very often--unless they're full of books-- I don't often go out shopping for bags. BUT, on my recent trip home to an obscure area of the Midwest, I found some beautiful vintage finds.

Oh, and Vogue is touting small bags as the bag of the season so, of course I had to get me some of that!

I like to call this little baby coked-out. You know, because it looks like a disco ball and was probably manufactured in the 1970s. Awkward.

Anyways, I paid $2 for it,and it will probably tag along with me to a few bars and clubs this summer.

Jealous?



This cutie is vintage Coach. It has a long adjustable strap so I don't have to worry about it. I hate bags with too short of handles. They're just too....baggage-y




Now, remember that giveaway I was telling you about? Well here's my prize! I don't play favorites...but this bag is totally my favorite. Its a Brahmin Summer 2011 Collection Tote. Me likey. Me likey lots.

Do you likey? Let me know!

Lazy Days in Style

We all have them, especially in college. To be honest, when I wake up and can't seem to drag myself out of bed.

I've really been trying to avoid the oh-so-bland leggings, uggs and Northface combo that most ladies my age resort to on those gray days.

So, for your inspection, my lazy day wardrobe choices!



The obnoxious-to-the-point-of-blindness pattern would disguise the fact that I'm actually wearing stretchy pants.


Harem pants are my go-to bottoms when I'm feeling a little larger than usual...because they make you look larger anyway.



Top your lazy day look off with a jumper...you don't have to worry about matching clothes, but going to the bathroom may be difficult. The plus in this bad boy is that there are three arrows pointing stright to your.....special areas.

GET IT!

Vogue Giveaway

Hey ya'll. I'm an extra-special member of Vogue's Influencer Network, and I was chosen to have the opportunity to win an extra-sassy Brahmin bag.

I've liked this brand for quite some time, because what sasshionista isn't immediately attracted to an alligator on a bag?!?

So, here's my wishlist, chosen out of the bags they're giving away.

1) This little alligator number


2) A snakeskin gem


3) The cream of the crop right here! A leopard/alligator combo. Is this professional? Who cares?


Oh the choices. Honestly, any Brahmin bag would make me happy. What can I say?

I'm easy to please.

Comment to please me more.

Shoulder Pads (Like a boss)

This is totally my mom's domain. My mother was a perfume saleslady at Macy's during the 1980s. Of course she padded those shoulders! Even the woman's wedding dress had some padding in that oh-so-important area.

Nowadays, bossy shoulders are a little different, but the idea behind it remains the same. Anna Dello Russo, a fellow sasshionista, is the Queen of the new strong shoulder.

Check this out...

(Anna is wearing Balmain)

Another outrageous sasshionista is Rihanna, who has been photographed in the new big shoulder as well.


Gahhhhgeous, Rihanna

I've been on the prowl to get myself some artificially enhanced shoulders. So, after much searching, I bring you...


This says to me, "I'm going to beat you up, steal your bike, and then take photos of myself for my fashion blog" maybe we're getting too deep into my personal thoughts

Anyway, this jacket is within my price range (under $150) and if ya'll would like to purchase, click on the photo, it takes you right to it.

Lets avoid violence,readers, and stay sassy.

Naked Girl Swag

I love beige. I'm not a 62 year old woman, either. I might honestly say that beige is my favorite color. But how can beige be sassy?

If you wear it from head to toe...

...you look naked



This bad boy, for example. From far away with the right skin tone, the wearer is going to look naked. Grin and bear it baby.

This hotness is from rag and bone (Click on the photo to buy)

How do I accessorize my quasi-naked body?

Check this goodness...


What drew me to the Alexander McQueen sandals is the fact that the heels are slightly curved. These shoes say to me...everything I am wearing is precariously close to falling apart (and potentially falling off). This is sexy, this is delicious.....this is sasshion.

Keep it naked people.

My kingdom for a bowtie!

Vogue got to it first but I'm still going to do it.

I'm going to blog about....bowties

FOR LADYFOLKS!

I'm a fan of bowties, as my closest friends know. Bowties take normal days and turn them into fancy days. Bowties make everything better. Much like candy, but with less calories.

Exhibit A)


Myself. In a bowtie. Being fancy, and the ladies love it. And by lady I mean a friend that has to enjoy my sense of fashion for the sake of our friendship. But also a lady, of course.

Also notice the fancy velvet tuxedo jacket (vintage Bergdorfs) as well as the not so visible fancypants cufflinks.


Exhibit B)

Something I want to buy...



A Leopard Bowtie!

This is less formal, and could add that extra RAWR to my everyday outfits.

P.S. this little gem is available at www.animalprintessentials.com


Exhibit C)

How the heck are you going to wear these bowties? Do you need to wear a full on button up shirt every time you go for a fancy addition to an outfit?

NOPE!



This beauty makes it possible to place your bowtie in the fanciest area possible---on a collar, around your neck. Now you can have your cake and put a bowtie on it too!
This leatherette collar is available at pixiemarket.com!

Keep it fancy, folks!

LUST 3/24/11

Lust is a sin, but sasshionistas don't lust after bodies, sasshionistas lust after items that will increase the sassiness of their individual wardrobe.

MY NEWEST ITEM TO LUST AFTER

Fancypants indoor/outdoor loafers!

Here are the shoes that I'm dying for, from cheapest to most expensive.

Forever 21 leatherette tassel loafers $19.80


Dolce Vita Marcela Suede Oxfords $66.00


Stubbs & Wootton Jane True Loafer $395


Christian Louboutin Rollerball Spiked Velvet Loafers $995

Obviously, all of these items are not similar, but the shape of this shoe, the old fashioned bedroom slipper, is all the rage this season. I first saw them on the runways at THE ROW, and on my favorite sassy sasshionist, Kanye West. Have you found a great pair of bedroom slippers? Let me know, because I'm dying for a pair.

These ladies ARE Sasshion

Yesterday, March 23rd, the blog Nowness released a video called Advanced Style: Age and Beauty. The short film was an homage to women who dress for themselves, thank you very much. These "mature" ladies are certainly what I aspire to, but more at this age here and now.

The ladies, besides being hilariously fashionable, were also very wise. My favorite part of the clip was when one commented that "all women eventually become old women".

TRUTH.

So, watch the clip and lets start dressing like these ladies NOW!

Advanced Style: Age and Beauty on Nowness.com.

WTF is Sasshion?

Oh dear, another fashion blog by a twenty-something random.

FALSE!

Sasshion (Sas-shion) is a combination of sass and fashion (obviously) but not in an in-your-face-vulgar way. Sasshion readers are folks who like to dress well and have fun with it. Sasshion readers love fashion but don't take it too seriously.


(An outfit with Sasshion potential- Chloe Sevigny)


( A Sasshionista-Anna Dello Russo)



Photo credits-swide.com

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