Forty four caliber, bustin' mad holes in my challenger...

Acne @ OAK

I need you in my life - let me be clear ladies and gentlemen: you = the shirt (not the brooding model... not that I would outright object to that). You put shredded shirts to shame. I mean, even more so than their current state. Am I the only one whose eyeballs hurt from the shredded shirt craze? And I don't even wanna go into the generic studding thing. But sorry, despite the rumors, if you stud an ugly plaid shirt it's like putting prescribed bifocals on an ugly hipster. Yea, it's ironic... but it's still ugly.

- Jessica

"I keep it fresher than the next bitch...

No need, for you to ever sweat the next bitch. With speed, I make the best bitch see the exit..."

Jigga. And Foxy. Together. Too good for words. Way better than H&M teaming up with Teen Vogue. But I digress. I decided to enter the H&M Fresh Eye on Design contest which offers the grand prize winner (and a guest) a week-long trip to Stockholm. Now obviously, anyone who knows me knows that I'm always too lazy to enter contests but they only wanted a sketch and the only qualification was being 14 years of age or over. Seeing as how I'm almost a decade past that age and have multiple sketchbooks full of unused ideas, I figured a trip to Sweden was worth scanning a sketch. And yes, some minor Photoshopping. Why? Because it's magical and the 14 year olds that are entering won't stand a damn chance. Enjoy your summer at the mall, you brats. Sweden is for grownups. 

After a day of polling some friends who never attended clothing college, I went with the above. Now I'm sure this won't matter in judging but that skirt is supposed to be a million layers of clear PVC. A rain slicker skirt. Of raindrop-shaped PVC pieces. Awful and amazing. I don't even know if I care as much about winning as I do about making that skirt real. No, I lie. I definitely wanna wear that skirt. In Stockholm. In the rain. Pause, no emo.

- Jessica

I ain't playful, I'm jus' a non-sinner

Jack Rings [The Docent]

Now I realize I have a slight obsession with all jewelry that looks like it could cut a b*itch. Recently I have been caught off guard with a new child-like bauble obsession, maybe it's the spring weather or that I spotted a little girl in my neighborhood playing with a Skip-It. But I feel like I can't live another day without this jack ring from jewelry designer Cora Thomas of The Docent. Cora's new jewelry line is inspired by playful humorous objects with a slight dark undertone.  I am in love with several of her pieces and with the jack ring starting out at $90 I'm sure it would be long until I give in to my new bauble craving.

-Morgan

She's got the current in her hand

Essie Mesmerize

I know what you were thinking when you saw that sexy dribble... and no, a member of the Blue Man Group didn't get excited. It's my new nail polish discovery. By no means will I be retiring my mint green nails but I will be switching it up every now and then.

- Morgan

Although she's crazy steppin' I'll try and stop her stride

Bodysuit [American Apparel] Top [Helmut Lang] Skirt [Vintage]

Shoes [Aldo] Tights (cut into socks) [Urban Outfitters]

I have to say Aldo is really stepping up their shoe game lately. While I was dying for the rubber soled Balenciagas, these come pretty close to greatness.

The skirt is a vintage slip I discovered while rummaging through the EUR1 bin at a vintage shop in the Marais. No doubt after my amazing find I indulged in falafel made by blue-eyed Isreali men that make Jessica drool. Since there wasn't much else to do on Sundays in Paris, we became repeat offenders of the vintage shopping/falafel combo. 

The Helmut Lang bralet is a constant go-to when channeling my inner S&M mistress. When I bought this piece I was pretty much convinced it would most likely spend eternity in my closet, but  once I worked it into an outfit I realized it's potential. To this day it is in my top ten of skanky things I can't live without (others include my mesh apparel and body chains). Nothing like a little bondage to kick a little flavor into your day.

- Morgan

I met honey at the show last year and now I'm actin brand new like a world premiere...

Dress [DIY] Bra [H&M] Leggings [American Apparel] Legwarmers [Maison Martin Margiela]

Shoes [Prada] Earrings [Ohne Titel] Cuff [Vintage] 

You know those purchases you make because whatever you bought is just so fucking awesome that you couldn't even bear the thought of someone else having it even though you MIGHT never wear it? Yea? Well, I make a hobby of making those purchases. Cases in point: Ohne Titel Swarovski/raffia clip-ons and zip-up Margiela legwarmers. But I decided that Austin's opening at Satsko's was reason enough to briefly put the institutionalizing of the crazy accessories on pause. But I probably shouldn't pair crazy accessories with off-color anecdotes. 

Morgan (to innocent bystander): She pulled a girl's hair at the Lady Gaga concert.

Me: Ugh, shut up. You spit in some chick's hair.

Innocent bystander from Idaho: Er... you guys seem to get into a lot of violent situations.

Me: Oh, I'm from Queens.

We're miscreants... and we like to play dress up. 

- Jessica