Stuck with a rep, torn to shreds...

Top [Ilaria Nistri] Skirt [H&M] Tights [DIY]

Sandals [Luichiny]

I know I said I was long over my short-lived affair with shredded shirts but shredded front tights... kinda hot. Plus I'm down with anything that makes my stumpy legs look leaner (damn you, rice-paddy calves). After tearing up the ankles of my crappy quality - did I mention WAY overpriced? Wait no, that would be redundant - American Apparel back seam tights by wearing them under beaten up Docs, I decided to chop them off at the site of damage and proceeded to shred the fronts into runny goodness. One leg ended up way cooler than the other but I'm digging the asymmetry. 

Upon further analysis, this outfit either screams "Morgan's dog thought I was hiding bacon in my goodies" or "I got sexually assaulted by a Crusty* and liked it".

*Crusty - a resident of Tomkins Square Park, often identifiable by their cardboard signs, grungy attire, dreaded hair and pungent smell

- Jessica

P.S. Apologies in advance to all who are offended by my monkey toes.

Many chicks wanna put Jigga fist in cuffs...

Boys, in case you haven't gotten the memo, your sleeves should always be rolled and your ties always skinny. Why? Well I HATE dropping names but Hedi Slimane and I totally had a discussion about it and came to a mutual decision. Real talk. 

- Jessica

Who's to blame for tootin' 'caine into your own vein?

Pulp Fiction was the gateway drug to my white shirt obsession. My parents had objected to me seeing the movie but being a young G, that made it all the more enticing. Uma's iconic character oozed a crazy, sexy, cool mystique... even when she OD'd. But we've all thought it - fiends are hot sometimes (we see you, Mary Kate).

Growing up in the preppy capital of the world has made me regard certain garments (polo shirts, embroidered belts, sweater vests, anything Carlton Banks -esque) with some disdain. These stereotypes drove me to transform a classic mens shirt into something a little more my style.

Vest [Alexander Wang] Shirt Dress [DIY x Nicholas K] Skirt [Forever 21] Bra [H&M] Leggings [American Apparel]

Belt [Zara] Boots [Marc by Marc Jacobs]

After I traded in some goods at Buffalo Exchange, I left with some new-ish goodies including this Nicolas K mens shirt. I was totally drawn to the zipper closure (I wish I'd thought of it first) and the moiré weave. I ripped off the sleeeves, took in the side seams and added darts. After a phone consultation with Jessica, I added the black panels to the shoulders for that Quentin Tarantino Reservoir Dog feeling. It's now my go-to when I crave the strung out Mia Wallace look without risking the need for an adrenaline shot.

- Morgan

Oh Mickey, you're so fine...

   

                                                                                                                                      Ring Miss BiBi

I am on a constant search for the perfect ring and this Mickey Mouse ring entices me on many levels. I'm loving the playful simplicity and for $121 at Pixie Market it is a definite addition to my jewelry collection. Not to mention it reminds me of the Lady Gaga Paparazzi video.

- Morgan

You see me... Hi, hater!

Shoes Alexander Wang

Shirt and Skirt [Topshop]

My friend was recently out at a NYC hotspot kickin' it in her new drool-worthy Alexander Wangs. How she managed to score these bad boys is beyond unfair. But that's besides the point. Anyway, she was enjoying an evening out with her friends when she over heard some envious c*nts conversating about her alleged Alexander Wang knockoffs that are currently on the shelves at Forever 21. Being the polite person she is, she ignored the conversation though it was clearly loud enough for her to hear. To her astonishment, she was then approached by one of the obnoxious girls complimenting, "I love your shoes. They're from Forever 21 right?" She corrected them in the most civil of manners (while I'm sure Jessica would have came out of her face with a "A-Ha. Bitch, get the f*ck outta my face.")  And of course, since rude bitches can't process truth,they proceeded to insist that she remove her shoe to show them the inside label.

Moral of the story: Wearing knockoffs isn't a sin but being a label whore is! 

- Morgan

EDIT: Or is the real problem, the prevalence of knockoffs? Or is it the idea that it's OK for us to embrace bootleg versions of designer goods - at least in the style blog/style-blog-following world? It always comes back to the idea of good design rarely being within reasonable reach, no?

- Jessica

Been hit with a few shells but I don't walk with a limp...

Sweatshirt [DIY x American Apparel] Skirt [Forever 21] 

Sunglasses [H&M] Necklace [vintage] Sandals [Sam Edelman] Bag [Alexander Wang]

DIY Alexander Wang-esque Fringe Sweatshirt

Jessica and I took a trip to visit our favorite Russian shoe guy, Boris, to customize my crutches the exact same color as her boots. The only issue with spray-painting crutches is what to do when you are waiting for them to dry with nowhere to sit. Jessica was my temporary crutch for a few hours while we tried on ugly sunglasses in the nearby tramp stamp tattoo parlors. In the end, they came out kind of amazing. Boris' explanation for them (in his trademark thick Russian accent): "Crazy b*tches. Just f*cking around."

I made this DIY sweatshirt a while ago. Spent my life-savings on suede fringe but the shirt itself is light weight jersey, making it perfect for summer nights and the fringe sways nicely while handicapped on crutches. 

-Morgan

Roc boys in the building tonight...

Rings by Imogen Belfield

available at Not Just a Label

Definitely adding "affording nice jew'ry" to the "Pro" column of my imaginary "Getting a Real Job" debate. In other news, we know we've been slacking. To my defense, I've just had my first real days off in a month and a half and of course Morgan is now Crutches McGee. But we had Boris pimp out her crutches today. Pictures to follow.

- Jessica

Poppin it proper

Jacket [Helmut Lang] Shirt [RL Polo] Lace Cami & Bra [Forever 21] Skirt [H&M] 

Necklace [Vintage] Bag [Alexander Wang]

I have been laid up in bed for the past few days since I managed to dislocate my hip. I have yet to come up with a bad ass story of how this exactly happened since I have been on happy pills that make me all cloudy. The actual truth is highly uneventful. Jessica has yet to visit me in my handicap state but I have big plans for pimpin' out my crutches and I think fringe might have to be involved.

The picture above is one of the last pictures taken of me pre-gimpy. Just because I'm currently disabled doesn't mean style has to be sacrificed.

-Morgan