Hang Out and Be Cool

I wasn't originally planning on posting these photos on the blog, because they were specifically taken for a Lookbook collaboration and I am being modestly compensated for them. But then I thought, heck, the outfit is still cute! - and that jacket, though not mine to keep, is right up my alley. I also have a crap ton of sewing to do tonight and I just don't have time to import, resize and upload new photos right now. I'll be back with regular outfit posts tomorrow, but for now, here is that dress you have seen a few times - now with new jacket action!

Outfit Details:
Postlapsaria dress - made by me (sorry guys, I decided not to produce this for the site or wholesale...too expensive to make)
Postlapsaria sash - available in custom colors, made to order
fishnet tights - gift from my mom
shoes - Dots
Jacket - Collection B (on loan). I can't wear jackets without pulling on the edges and trying to be cool.

Makeup (prepare yourself):

Smasbox Photofinish primer all over face
MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in Light all over face
MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in Refined on cheeks

MAC espresso eyeshadow on brows
MAC bare canvas paint all over lids
silver eyeshadow (I don't know the brand) on inner and middle lid
MAC Carbon eyeshadow all over outer lid, crease and bottom lash line, blended outward
MAC blacktrack fluidline
Maybelline lash stiletto mascara (gift from Tessa)
Maybelline forever lipcolor in roseberry (dollar store!)


Love love,
Keiko Lynn

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You are the best thing.

Outfit Details:

handmade dress - Postlapsaria

heels - Nine West

belt - thrifted

handmade baby ruche bag - courtesy of Jenny N. Design

There's so much more to life than fashion and beauty - but it's the pretty packaging that makes life's shortcomings a little more bearable. When I allow myself to laze around, drawn and weary in last night's pajamas, everything feels so heavy. A shower, nice outfit and a little bit of makeup is a physical pick-me-up that in turn directly affects my mood. I'm the first to admit that a great deal of narcissism and self-indulgence goes into maintaining a personal style blog. I could just as easily snap dressform photographs of my daily outfits, but instead I choose to wear them and model them in my own environment. It's an extra dose of that same pick-me-up I mentioned before - and unlike a glimpse in the mirror, I'm able to choose exactly which representation to put on display (let's just be honest about that).

I guess my blog has become mostly about style, but I want to maintain the personal aspect as well. Whether or not the smoke and mirrors enhance my own mood, there is still so much more beneath the surface and behind the scenes: my friends and family, love and laughter. Heartache, anecdotes and random musings. I enjoy sharing little pieces of my life with you, and receiving your own stories (and pictures!) in return.

Reading your comments and feedback (whether full of praise or criticism) is encouraging; it gives me a sense of relevance even on the most humdrum of days. I don't always have time to respond to every single comment, since I still maintain a full time career of being an old lady who is attached to her sewing machine. However, I want you all to know how much your presence (and readership) is appreciated. The support I receive on a daily basis is nothing short of incredible. This blog would just be a personal diary, if not for my audience. That is never lost on me.

Love love and forever gratitude,

Keiko Lynn