bubblelicious

Although the cobrasnake is very hit or miss for me just because of what it is, I can't deny that party photos frequently inspire me more than any other kind of photo. It's about normal people who are looking their best and doing crazy shit to pull it off. I like that the best.
(phglamcanyon)

plastic

Sporadic blog posts, big black shirts, see-through things,juxtaposition, lots of books, money spent, lacy girly things, etc etc etc

aura

Stripes and denim and brown boots today, wishing I could be platinum for a day. I've never dyed my hair but sometimes I feel like it would be great to just change mine drastically, at random.

a+

fancypants

Didn't mean to freak you guys out with those mariacarla images..i just can't help but love them! I'm starting a fresh week of school so wish me luck, I'm channeling these fancy vibes even though I'm not actually dressed up.
(phtfs)

i-D

Accept my apologies if you've seen these all over the place, I'm veeeeeery behind on bloglovin and things like that because it's been my spring break and I've been busy. But regardless of if you've seen them before, these pictures of Mariacarla are some of my favorites of her, ever. And that's enough of a qualification for me to post them here:)
(phfgr)

bejewled

I think I'm too young to own dresses like these, but someday hopefully I will. Anyway it's my last day in Southern California and its beautiful, I'm gonna try and enjoy the sunshine while I can!
(ph?)

TODAY

Black and white and blue one of my favorite combos. Bought this amazing black sheer perfectlayeringpiece thing a few days ago and wanted to show you guys. I'm thinking of doing outfit posts a little more frequently also. we'll see!
(photos by me)

clean and simple

I'm craving morning tea and simple spaces.
(phrodeo.net)

altered perception

goodnight goodnight goodnight.
(phtfs?)

eye makeup as more than eye shadow

I'm not sure what to think about the slouchy boots, but this whole new eye makeup as more than eye shadow trend is getting me all excited to paint my face in new/exciting ways to go out every once in a while. I don't think I'd go for anything like this, but this definitely works as a motivator.
(phtfs)

go until they say stop

eyebrows, schoolgirl skirts (but not in the slutty way--dont take that personally i was once a catholic school girl), and lots and lots of jewelry.

woodlands

early mornings, shorter hair, woodland fairies, yummy food, burlap sacks, I can't get enough today! (ps anyone know who the model is?)
(ph?)

icky strange

This post is for jasmine and jenna, for making me feel reinspired! The title is a play on how confusing iekeliene's name can be sometimes..obviously she's not icky or strange, but sometimes her name makes it look that way. Anyway, these are from lula 10, and look like so much more than dresses when they're presented this way.
(phtfs)

thisweek

Hiii everyone, I know my blog posts recently have been simple, just because I've been running around--trying to maintain my blog and get everything else done too. Anyway, here's whats been inspiring me this week, from clean silhouettes to topknots to the perfect bedroom(even though that picture is tiny!).
(phtfs/jak&jil/dirtyglam/hardtoexplain/00888/?)

The Blogger Interviews #6

Meet Melanie of Melanie Likes!

This girl has seriously amazing style that's been inspiring me in all sorts of new ways recently...

1)What inspires you?
Who I am as a person definitely inspires the way I dress. I'm the sixties reincarnated & my personal style reflects that. There are certain aspects of the sixties that I feel very connected to - the revolution that occurred, the art, the music, & the fashion - all of which deeply inspire the outfits I present both on my blog & in my daily life.


2)What are three staple pieces in your closet?
Three staple pieces in my closet? Gosh. I'd have to say my orange sixties-inspired cropped jacket, my dark mustard jacket that I wore in one of my most recent posts, & because I'll always be an oxfords-&-ankle boots-type-of-girl, my Jeffrey Campbell boots - the most expensive pair of shoes I own - are probably my most prized possession; not only because they're beautiful, but also because I love me some Jeffrey Campbell!


3)Why did you decide to start blogging, and which blogs do you read regularly now?
Initially, I began blogging as a reference for my future self to see how my personal style has grown over time. It's been such an interesting experience to be able to find so many other fashion blogs & to be able to interact with fellow bloggers - whether they're half-way across the world or across the street. Some blogs I regularly read are The Sartorialist, Karla's Closet (karlascloset.com), The Styish Wanderer (thestylishwanderer.blogspot.com), & Style is Style (styleisstyle.blogspot.com) - just a few of my favorites.

4)Describe your favorite place to be on earth and why you love it so much.
My favorite place on earth is Yosemite National Park, because ultimately it represents the infinite love I have for my family. When I was young, I would go there often with my parents & my brother. We'd go hiking & basically just bask in all of nature's glory! I'm very close to my parents & my three brothers, so Yosemite is just a reminder that my family will always be beside me for all of my life - kind of like a Sequoia tree. :)

5)What kinds of music do you listen to? Do you think music influences your style at all?
I've always been into the underground feel-good music. I always tell my boyfriend that I only listen to music that reminds me of memories from my life. The Strokes, Radiohead, Elliott Smith, Kurt Vile, & everything else in my iPod. Although music is a very big part of my life, it rarely influences what I wear - unless I'm digging the white two-piece suit Albert Hammond Jr. is wearing on stage. Genius.



6)Describe the perfect Saturday
Ideally, my Saturday would consist of me hanging out with The Strokes. But realistically speaking, I'd spend my day either with family laughing at the least funny of things, or sloppily making sushi with my boyfriend. Both situations would indefinitely lead to hours upon hours of thrifting & eventually being shot by The Sartorialist. Very spontaneous Saturday, I know.


7)Name a quality you admire in other people and a quality you admire in yourself.
I deeply admire humility in other people - it's a quality that is so important to have in order to love & be loved. I, myself, am a very kind-hearted person. I care about how other people feel & I always think before I speak. My mother always taught me to have compassion for others. As I've grown, so has my corazon. :)

8)Where do you see yourself in five years?
In five years, I see myself living in a big city writing for either the L.A. Times or maybe an independent magazine. As long as I'm happy, I have my family, & I'm able to support myself, I think I'll be more than content with where I am.


9)Do you have any style icons? (and who are they!)
I have a few style icons. One, being my mother. She was such a bombshell in the eighties & she had the most original sense of style I've ever seen. Edie Sedgwick is also such a great inspiration for me. She is the epitamy of what an independent woman in the sixties is. Fur plus tights is such an Edie trademark & will forever be a timeless combination. My last style icon is of course the beautiful Agyness Deyn. She's so original. Androgyny at its finest. Oh, don't even get me started on her hair.



10) If your closet caught on fire, what three pieces would you save?
I just want to say that this is probably one of my biggest fears. I can't even comprehend a situation where I wouldn't be able to stuff as much of my closet into a dufflebag & throwing it out the window as quickly as possible before being burned. So my answer is I would save three dufflebags full of all my clothing & shoes. Does that count? :)

11)Can you give us some of your shopping tips?
I have one major shopping tip: do not go anywhere with expectations. If you're looking for something specific, you won't find it. Just go shopping with an open mind, & that's usually when you find something you'll completely adore.

12)What do you do on your spare time besides blog?
In my spare time, besides blogging, I love riding my bike, thrifting, finding out something new, being a doofus with my brothers, eating, driving around aimlessly with my boyfriend, & overall, just living my life & avoiding all things negative. I'm a healthy mo'fugga.


13)What's the last great book you read?
The last great book that I've read is Someplace to be Flying by Charles de Lint. It's simply extraordinary. If you're into mythical "animal people," then you'll love this book. Quite enticing.

14)Name three things you want to do before you die.
Before I die, I want to see the Alaskan Northern Lights, be a successful Journalist, & be on the cover of NYLON magazine. I'm not joking. :)


Thanks so much for the interview Melanie! And guys, if you haven't already--be sure to check out her blog at melanielikes.blogspot.com