Dance in the dark

So i went to the lady gaga concert. And despite the ridiculous (and i do mean two hour) wait for her to come on......i LOVED IT.

She put on a spectacular show, had a ton of glorious outfit changes any fashion lover could appreciate, sang all the right songs, and was shockingly adorable, relatable, and humble when she chitchatted (often) with the audience. I won't go into too much detail so as not to spoil it for the rest of you who are anxiously waiting for her to land in your town..

I know I'm long overdue for an outfit post but I just have not found the time to get anyone to take a halfway decent picture of me and probably won't until at least the end of this week, but I would like to share with you what will inspire my purchasing choices this holiday season (this is going to be a winter-inspired post....we get a crapload of snow over here):

Alexander Wang Lattice Bobbled Oversized Sweater

Preen Line Wool-blend Chunky Cardigan

Helmut Lang Metallic Jersey Top

Bassike Mega-wide Organic Cotton T-shirt

 source: netaporter


I do lots of posts on tops and dresses....i'll do one soon on something else entirely :)

p.s can somebody please tell me how its possible that things costing 1000 dollars over at netaporter are sold out in this economic climate? Well I guess if you have the extra cash (or want it badly enough) you'll make it happen?

Boy i need to be making more money

xo,

Liya

Let your love grow tall

source: ilovefake

Wanted to post pics of the new Acne stuff but i've already seen it all over the blogosphere..so I decided to post this amazing shoot instead.



P.s, my scrubs season 8 dvd just arrived from amazon and I have the BIGGEST smile on my face. If I go pick up my fave London fog at Starbucks/second cup and watch scrubs whilst drinking it, I may overload on happiness. I'm talking hallucinations of unicorns gallopping through fields of marshmallows.Yeah. That happy.

I suggest you start watching scrubs if you aren't watching it already


Happy thanksgiving to everyone over in the U.S of A!

Please check out http://limitlessfashion.blogspot.com/
Very cool blog.

xo,

Liya

Meet me halfway

Sweet dreams are made of these...

source: vmagazine



So, Inspiration In Italy awarded me the "5 diamonds award"

Very sweet of her! She has a fabulous blog chock full of pictures of her adventures in Italy, so be sure to check her out! Now according to the rules, I must
1. Link the person who gave you the award.
2. Pass the award on to 10 blogs and link those who you gave it to.
3. Let those bloggers know you chose them!
4. Post your award on your sidebar if you so choose.
5. Recopy the rules for someone else.

I love love love linking to other blogs, so I am happy to do so.  I'll pick 10 different ones from the bunch I chose last time

http://blackcoffeecrumbs.blogspot.com/
http://qinatthedisco.blogspot.com/
http://shesdressingup.blogspot.com/
http://thebeautifulandglammed.blogspot.com/
http://irelicious.blogspot.com/
http://leahtaas-infocus.blogspot.com/
http://www.hawkeye-citizenla.com/
http://pepperandchips.blogspot.com/
http://www.lifebyida.com/
http://www.glamorouseccentric.com/

xo,

Liya

Watch them build up a material tower

So...thought i'd perhaps make a little gift guide?

And no, I don't assume that these are all things you all want to buy, its more a collection of things I know i would love so maybe, just maybe...you'd love them too? Or like them enough to get them for someone else?

And I have not included any way overpriced things...this is less a fantasy post and more a realistic one. For once. :)

This movie made me laugh, cry....all the good stuff, people. I loved it and have preordered it myself (will be available december 22nd)

Alexander Wang T. Because who doesn't love the PERFECT wardrobe staple? Nobody does that better than A. Wang

It's always sunny in philadelphia season 4. Hands down one of tv's funniest and best-kept secrets

Marc Jacobs "Protect the skin you're in" T. Chloe sevigny's on the front. I'm already on my way to order it

Manners, the newest album from Passion Pit. Just some friggin cool music, friends

Polaroid one600 Classic Instant Camera. I'm a sucker for a good polaroid camera, they're the best for making the most honest, hilarious memories


But seriously, I could go on and on in terms of gift ideas....let me know if you need any more!



Bonus y'all, these things are all available on amazon.com (the canadian amazon is not nearly as bountiful, unfortunately).

xo,

Liya

Just give me a second darling to clear my head

top to bottom, left to right: Phillip Lim, Lutz & Patmos, Thakoon, Thakoon
source: La garconne


Dear fashion gods.

I really need these things.

Send them to me free of charge?

Thanks.


Hope all your weekends are filled with much relaxation! I know we all need it

xo,

Liya

p.s check out Vanilla Scented.

R.I.P

Hands down a girl who inspired me in everything she involved herself in.

Hot mess

These looks make me all excited to go shopping this december







source: stockholm streetstyle

Meanwhile i cannot stop watching the new lady gaga vid for the life of me. She may get crazy but damn she has one kickass imagination

xo,

Liya

Russian Roulette

This is an outfit that i have decided is essential for my survival. And yes. I am aware how disgustingly materialistic that sounds but....bear with me for a moment.

+

sources: whatswear and netaporter

Helmut Lang blazer, Richard Nicoll dress, Elizabeth and James shoes, Erickson Beamon necklace

Blazer open for moi. And keep in mind, i'm sure there are much cheaper alternatives out there! (I am on the hunt, that's for sure)

Might do more of these outfit compilations if you guys find them as fun as i do :)

Hope you all had a great weekend

Daily blog link: check out A Haute Mess, a cool blog run by an equally cool, stylish chick

xo,

Liya

Caught in a bad romance

Saw these pics on facehunter and I had to share ...









source: facehunter



I love everything, from her colour scheme, to the clothes/accessories themselves, to her hair. And she is SO stunning.

check out couture cookie if you haven't already. She always has the most interesting things to say and you will find yourself wondering why no one else has brought up her post topics before

the time is near...school's out in less than a month. thank the lord.

Gonna go pre-order 500 days of summer now. That movie made me so happy that i wanted to hug strangers and take baths in rainbows and gummy bears


xo,

Liya

Satellite

Look no further than Chloes latest collection to channel your inner effortless goddess. I really really loved their latest show, the above picture being my hands-down fave look from it. The colour palette, the leather shorts (did i mention they're RED? my closet demands i own them), the shoes...sigh. I really hope I grow up to be a zillionaire (no worries i realize there are way more important things in life).

CHLOE. IS. KILLING. IT.

i am exhausted dangit.
No time to get back to comments tonight but hopefully I'll have a window tomorrow morning otherwise it will have to wait till thursday, as i'm not home as of 8:45 a.m tomorrow morning until 11:30 at night.

I need more sleep, friends. That's a fact.

I will end this post with a favorite quote

Happiness is a warm puppy  - Charles Schulz

Get yourselves pets. And try and rescue them from shelters. I promise you a lifetime of happiness.

xo,

Liya

It's been awhile since we last spoke and this is gonna sound like a bad joke

Good morning friends

Today's post is a two-parter.
a) new sweater

This is a new sweater (sorry for the redundancy here) that I just bought recently and wanted to show you guys.  Its definitely been one of my most expensive purchases.  Its got a bit of an Alexander Mcqueen casual wear vibe going on (i know, such a mouthful). don't know if you can tell but its a very long, chunky sweater on me, which i love



the brand is lime knitwear.

b)a fantastic shoot i have discovered









source: umag

a total breath of fresh air

if i commented on anyone's blog saying i linked them, its on the post below :)

link of the day: http://the-electric.blogspot.com/
very cool blog with tons of updates. check it out!

xo,

Liya

Man i promise, she's so self-conscious

Yep, the above post title references what is still one of my favorite songs, "all falls down" by kanye west. Before he became king of the douchebags. altho not gonna lie....i still like the music he puts out, i just don't support it as much.

Anyways, what follows is a new fave pic, featuring the astonishing Karlie Kloss. I kind of love it when fashion shoots don't take themselves too seriously and sort of blend into the realities of our day to day lives. Be warned, this is a summery photo, and for those of us freezing our derrieres off in close-to-winter weather, this might make you cringe.








source: fashiongonerogue
ps i do have an outfit post coming up, probs on sunday...:). I think it will be a double-outfit post also...i know, how cool am i?

and a HUGE thanks to Patty Ann for a blog award (its like the culmination of a few she was awarded). She is so so so sweet and has a really kickass blog, you should check her out at:
http://alphabetachic.blogspot.com/

so i'm supposed to list 7 interesting things about me and then I will pass this award on to other bloggers:
a) i volunteer at my local animal shelter
b) I can speak three languages
c) my biggest passion is writing...especially poetry
d) I would faint if i met ryan gosling
e) I cannot play sports for the life of me
f) I believe wholeheartedly in and participate in yoga
g) I have been to alaska....and it was unbelievable

not sure how interesting that all was?
but check out these sweet blogs asap...and i check out so many great ones so i am really just picking a few out of the tons that inspire me each day. i'm kind of not sure how to title this award seeing as mine from Patty Ann was like a group of 4, so I'm going to call it "Inspiration Award".

http://www.fashioncappuccino.com/
http://la-rue-neuve.blogspot.com/
http://sweetarrow.blogspot.com/
http://www.thestarvingstylist.com/
http://www.phosphenefashion.com/
http://myfloorisred.blogspot.com/
http://jenniferfabulous.blogspot.com/
http://forwhomthebeltolls.blogspot.com/
http://cheapthrillsss.blogspot.com/
http://rollupyoursleeve.blogspot.com/
http://thenewblack-starr.blogspot.com/
http://www.missnonhuman.com/
http://www.lionstigersandfashionohmy.com/
will get to your blogs tonight and tom night :). sorry for the long boring post

gotta do more of these since i love so many blogs...i'm not kidding, check out how many i follow. i think actually every day i will link to a blog! *pats self on back*

pps.....you guys who read my blog and comment ALWAYS put smiles on my face and i can't thank you enough.

xo,

Liya

Inspiration

source: ilovefake, fashiongonerogue,

sorry for my uncool disappearance, i've had a few taxing exams in the past few days, got another fun one tomorrow....add to that my work hours and you have one exhausted blogger.

i'm gonna hit up all your blogs between tomorrow night and friday night!

xo,

Liya

Fuzzy blue lights

Things I love...

blue Diane Von Furstenberg blazer, Kenneth Jay Lane necklace, Thakoon shoes, Monica Vinader ring, Vivienne Westwood dress, silver Phillip Lim blazer

Can you tell i'm into shiny things at the moment?



source: netaporter


So how was everybody's halloween? I don't have pics yet seeing as I took none with my own camera (forgot it at home). But my costume was nothing special anyhow, so i'm kind of at peace with this (I was a cop...yeah i know. I'm terrible.) My halloween was awesome though...people keep getting more and more inventive with their costumes and I worship at their feet.

Sigh. The monday blahs.

Song of the day: To lose my life by the White Lies

xo,

Liya