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This is something I wore last month out with the boys which involves a few of my favorite things: the color black, leopard print and anything leather. I may have to give up some of these things next week when I leave on my Caribbean cruise though! Hello shorts and bathing suits! I've never escaped a Michigan winter before and I'm beyond ecstatic for my first adult vacation.
In preparation, I haven't eaten a donut or a cheeseburger since October which if you know me, you know how much this pains me. I've been slowly starting to eat healthier and introduce different vegetables and fruits that once disgusted me into my diet. It's funny how you get older and things you once hated no longer seem as bad anymore like for me, I don't mind strawberries or peppers anymore. So far, I really feel accomplished and hope my lazy ass can continue to exercise regularly and eat better foods.
In preparation, I haven't eaten a donut or a cheeseburger since October which if you know me, you know how much this pains me. I've been slowly starting to eat healthier and introduce different vegetables and fruits that once disgusted me into my diet. It's funny how you get older and things you once hated no longer seem as bad anymore like for me, I don't mind strawberries or peppers anymore. So far, I really feel accomplished and hope my lazy ass can continue to exercise regularly and eat better foods.
[top by truly madly deeply, faux leather pants by f21, bag by marc jacobs, bracelets by tea accessories, boots by jeffrey campbell]
Seeing Spots
Leopard print is a funny thing. It can look quirky and cute, but more often than not it comes off incredibly tacky. For this reason, I consider it one of the most difficult prints to wear. However, I also think it can be the most rewarding. Leopard print is pleasing in its tackiness. Go overboard, and you look like a hooker. Wear it well and you look like someone who knows how to have a good time - and I do not mean in the hooker way. The key, I think, is to keep it quirky. The easiest way to wear leopard print is in small doses. A leopard print collar poking out from under a modest top (upper left). A leopard print scarf or belt (lower right.) A spotted hat atop loose locks. Wear leopard print subtly or loudly, but wear it alone. Or wear a bigger piece, like a jacket, only with modest dark clothing. A black dress and tights with a leopard print coat. A printed skirt, black tights, and a black top. Or even a loose leopard print dress and dark hat (upper right.)These seem to be the easiest way to get away with it.
Then again, these are just musings. If you want to look "tacky," then by all means go ahead. Ain't nothing wrong with that. Leopard print, as I said, is tacky by nature, and I wouldn't want it any other way.
Gosh, I'm tired. Did this article even make sense?
Photo credit here.
UPDATE: Looking back on this entry and cringing. I was half awake when I wrote it, and it is below my usual standards, especially since I try to avoid writing anything negative here or giving specific instructions as to how to wear something. Ouch. Bad Kori. I considered deleting it, but instead I think I will leave you with a blast from the past: me in 2007 wearing leopard print, turquoise zebra print, pink suede, and a quilted '80s bag. Proof that tacky is fun, and that I'm in no way condoning the wearing of leopard print. Still own that skirt, still love it.
(Skirt from Wardrobe Swap Shop on Flickr, UO top, old scarf from my mom, Luella for Target jacket)
Shop My Closet!
It's that time again when I have too much crap in my closet and I've finally gotten around to putting up things I'm ready to let go of. Email me at kerbuski@gmail.com if you're interested!
SOLD Bird blouse by KLD Signature with back zipper detail, size medium. Worn twice! $20 + shipping
SOLD American Apparel striped skirt. Worn once! $20 + shipping
Infinity scarf by Free People. $20 + shipping
Leopard print infinity scarf. $10 + shipping
Grey skirt by silence+noise, size 2. $20 + shipping
SOLD! BCBG purple pumps size 8.5-fair condition--some scratches. $20 + shipping 
create love
When I was out with the boys on tour, we stopped at the Glamour Kills Clothing corporate office and warehouse in Fishkill, New York where we met with Marky, the owner. We were given a tour of their office before being unleashed in the warehouse to choose basically whatever we wanted. Even though I was just the photographer tagging along, they indulged me and encouraged me to walk around and find things I like.
One of the things I picked out is this crewneck sweatshirt. I wanted to dress it up a bit and I paired it with my high waist leather shorts, tights and lace up boots. I had a nightmare last night that I ruined the right boot and got so upset, I lit it on fire. I woke up this morning extremely distraught until I realized it was only a nightmare.
One of the things I picked out is this crewneck sweatshirt. I wanted to dress it up a bit and I paired it with my high waist leather shorts, tights and lace up boots. I had a nightmare last night that I ruined the right boot and got so upset, I lit it on fire. I woke up this morning extremely distraught until I realized it was only a nightmare.
Photos from the Glamour Kills office and warehouse. The lucky people who get to work there!
Jimmie and Marky
This was hung above one of the desks, apparently awarded to an employee. I giggled over this.
Matt
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