WAITIN ROUND 2 BE A MILLIONAIRE

I'M BACK...and I've moved!

2011-06-22T07:29:00.000-07:00

I'M BACK! Did you miss me?

While I was on hiatus I thought a lot about what I want to achieve with my blog, and came to the realization that I want to write about more than just fashion. I've been writing on WR2BAM for over three years, and it just feels like time for a change. I'll still be blogging about outfits and clothes, but I'll also be blogging about feminism, pop culture, punk rock, my personal life, and anything else that interests me -- so I decided to start fresh with a brand new blog.

www.cartoon-heart.com

CARTOON HEART is going to be the open book of my whole life, not just my wardrobe. I'm really excited about this new journey and I really hope you guys will like the new site as much as I do. Update your bookmarks, become a fan of my new site on Facebook and Twitter, and please keep giving me your honest feedback! WR2BAM thrived because of you guys, and I hope CARTOON HEART will thrive as well.

XOXOXOX,
Sara M.

WR2BAM is taking a break.

2011-04-06T14:32:00.000-07:00

You may have noticed I haven't been posting much recently, so it probably won't come as a huge surprise that I'm going to be taking a short break from WR2BAM.

I've been running this blog for more than three years now and I'm constantly surprised by the support of my readers. I love blogging about fashion and blogging in general, and WR2BAM has been a real labor of love, but right now I have a bunch of other stuff going on in my life that has to take priority.

But I'm not leaving for good, you guys! I have a lot of big plans for this site and over the next month or two, while I take some time off, I'll be thinking a lot about where I want to take WR2BAM in the future. I'm not done blogging by a long shot, and after this little break (I promise it'll be short!) I'm confident I'll return refreshed and brimming with all kinds of new content for you guys.

If you'd like to be updated on what's going on with WR2BAM, go ahead and leave your e-mail address in the comments, and I'll let you know when I start moving forward again. You can also become a fan of WR2BAM on Facebook for updates on the site, and I'll continue to post outfit inspiration photos on the WR2BAM Tumblr. In the meantime, you can keep up with my band (part of the reason I've got to take this break!) over at www.cuntsparrer.com, or follow my online window shopping habit at Svpply.

I'll miss you guys, but I'll be back soon! Thanks for your loyalty and support over the years. I love you!

XOXOX,
Sara M.

LTK: March 18, 2011

2011-03-18T12:50:00.000-07:00

Sorry for the lack of updates this week, guys! My band has been my top priority lately and we have a lot of things on the horizon, so I've been pretty busy trying to get all that stuff squared away. But I'm still here! Here's what I'm wearing today:

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Sometimes I just want to listen to Witchcraft all day and get my '70s rock 'n roll American gypsy on. Ain't nothing wrong with that.

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Outfit details:
Cropped fringe jacket: H&M, a gift.
Black-and-cream striped cami: Xhileration, $7, Target.
High-waisted bellbottoms: Grey Antic for Urban Outfitters, on sale for $20, Urban Outfitters.
Black suede platforms: Sam Edelman, $90, Nordstrom.
Bird skull necklace: Moon Raven Designs, a gift.

LTK: March 8, 2011

2011-03-08T14:30:00.000-08:00

A quick, simple outfit post!

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This is a really basic look, obviously. It was essentially a blank canvas for a couple of new items in my wardrobe -- this rad pentagram-print scarf from Panda Eyes as well as these killer Sam Edelman platforms:

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They're a pretty faithful interpretation of the classic Sergio Rossi slingback platform for like a tenth of the price, and so fucking comfortable it's ridiculous. I love the tiny teardrop-shaped cutout at the toe, which feels fresher than a standard peeptoe.

Also apparently I am now kind of obsessed with my fingernails. I've always been into nail polish but was never much for getting crazy with the designs, but lately I've been obsessively following nail art Tumblrs (my favorite is fuckyeahnailart) and wanting to change my polish every other day. For the past couple of days I've been working this look, which I can hardly believe I did myself:

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Believe it or not, both the base shades above are the same color nail polish, Katy Perry for OPI's "Not Like The Movies." It has an irridiscent sheen that varies from purple to green and reminds me of beetles' wings, these photos really don't do it justice. The glitter coat on top is Deborah Lippman's "Happy Birthday," also known as my new favorite thing ever in the entire world. Getting this effect was really, really easy -- after painting on the base coat and letting it dry, I started my first coat of glitter halfway up the nail, added a second coat halfway up the first, and then put two more coats of glitter just at the tips. I'm completely uncoordinated so I'm stoked with how it turned out; I think it would look really cute with a neutral base too or even just over bare nails.

Outfit details:
Black boucle babydoll coat: Zara, a gift.
Black trapeze dress: Old Navy, $18.
Black cardigan: Mossimo for Target, $17.
Suede peeptoe platform slingbacks: Sam Edelman "Novato," $90, Nordstrom.
Pentagram-print scarf: Panda Eyes Shop, $16.

LTK: March 2, 2011

2011-03-02T14:17:00.000-08:00

Now that it's March I'm starting to think about transitioning into spring, even though it's still pretty chilly out (at least for my delicate Southern California composition). I haven't yet fully formulated my "character" for the new season, though I'm thinking there's going to be a healthy dose of John Waters-inspired camp and whimsy involved. With that in mind, here's today's outfit:

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Short socks with open heels is one of those hyper-fashiony trends that I've attemped and discarded countless times before. I love the look whenever I see it on the runway, on other bloggers, and on the street, but when I've tried it myself in the past I've always gotten discouraged; it's just a little risky. This morning I decided to bite the bullet and give it a try once and for all:

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Verdict? Stoked. Turns out it's one of those looks you just have to kind of get used to wearing, and then all of a sudden, it's fabulous. And my killer Louboutin-inspired N.Y.L.A. studded platforms definitely help.

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How cute are they, right? As far as I'm concerned, studs will simply never be out of style. And I love the nude patent for spring, I feel like I'll wear these all the way through AW '11.

Also working a new set of those Sally Hansen nail art decals today:

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Honestly I'm pretty obsessed; I can't recommend these things enough. I took off last week's set last night and they still looked nearly flawless after a full week of wear. Originally I thought $10 a pop was kinda pricey, but compared with the price of a professional manicure it's a steal, and even if you don't get regular manicures (I definitely don't), you can't beat how quick and easy this shit is, and not having to wait around for them to dry is awesome. I'm officially devoted.

Outfit details:
Cropped leather motorcycle jacket: H&M Divided, on sale for $20, H&M.
Black-and-white-striped boatneck top: Rampage, I've had it literally since high school.
Black scarf: Urban Outfitters, $18.
Black denim pencil skirt: H&M, $25.
Black ankle socks: L'Eggs, $4 from the drugstore.
Nude patent studded platforms: N.Y.L.A., $109, Nordstrom.

LTK: March 3, 2011

2011-03-01T10:07:00.000-08:00

Just a quick little LTK this morning. The outfit itself isn't anything to write home about, but I wanted to show you guys the Betsey Johnson heels my mom bought me:

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Leopard and lace and satin, oh my! These shoes are so out of control I had to keep everything else super simple.

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These heels are admittedly so far off from what I would usually go for. A pointy toe? No platform? A busy animal print, satin finish, and big girly lace bows? I know they're totally tacky, but that's why I love them -- they're one of those things that, for me, are so wrong they're right.

Outfit details:
Black windowpane-back sweater: Thakoon for Target, $30, Target.
Black bodycon dress: MaxStudio, $40, Marshall's.
Black patent belt: Stop Staring!
Leopard-print heels: Betsey Johnson, bought for me on sale by my mom because she loves me!

LTK: February 24, 2011

2011-02-25T10:07:00.000-08:00

Here's what I wore yesterday:

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I kept it super simple in my beloved Stop Staring! dress, partly because (real talk) I'm lazy and partly because my fingernails are so outrageous that nothing else was really needed!

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After weeks of them being sold out everywhere I was finally able to get my mitts on the new Sally Hansen Salon Effects nail art decal strips at my local CVS a couple of days ago. I was a little skeptical about how they were going to work out, and for $10 a pack they seemed a little pricey, but in the end they were totally worth it -- super easy to apply (even for someone as uncoordinated as yours truly) and so far I've had them on for three days with hardly any chipping. The package says they last up to ten days, but between constantly typing and playing my organ I'm pretty rough on my nails, so we'll see what the real verdict is. They're adorable though, so far I can't recommend them enough!

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This pattern was not one of my first choices when I saw the ads, but I really like it on my nails.

My turquoise ring and little stud earrings are vintage and were given to me by my mother. I've been wearing them almost every day for a couple of months now and I love them. Turquoise has protective healing properties in many cultures -- supposedly it banishes negativity from the energy of the wearer. I don't know if I buy that, but frankly I'll take all the negativity-banishment I can get, especially if it looks this great.

Outfit details:
Black boucle babydoll coat: Zara, a gift.
Belted black dress: Compliments of Stop Staring!
Taupe scarf: Forever 21, $7.80.
Blush suede platforms: Steve Madden, $80.

Runway Roundup: Fall 2011 RTW Part 2

2011-02-24T08:11:00.000-08:00

Let's hammer out the rest of my favorite looks from NYC real quick so we can start moving on to London! No commentary today because I have so many to get through. As always, you can click the images for full size and check out the complete collections over at style.com.

Vivienne Tam

Alice + Olivia

Bibhu Mohapatra

Doo.Ri

Erin Fetherston

Jason Wu

Jeremy Scott

Jill Stuart

Karen Walker

Kevork Kiledjian

Marc Jacobs

Marc by Marc Jacobs

Milly

Peter Som

Proenza Schouler

Rachel Comey

Rachel Roy

Ruffian

Steven Alan

St. John

Suno

Timo Weiland

What do you think about AW '11 so far? Which designers are turning it out? Got any favorite trends you've identified yet? More to come, of course! Don't forget to "like" WR2BAM on Facebook to see sneak peeks of my runway picks.

LTK: February 15, 2011

2011-02-15T16:00:00.000-08:00

My concept for today's look was kind of like, what if Wanda Woodward (Traci Lords' badass bombshell in John Waters' Cry-Baby) worked in an office in 2011? How would she dress? I don't have the perfect bangs or the killer curves, but here's my interpretation:

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My leopard-print cardigan, opaque black tights, and crimson platforms really amped up this little dress. I like how the outfit feels kind of girly and retro while still having an edgy quality. The oversized animal print looks surprisngly sweet alongside the dress' antique-lace neckline:

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One of those days where everything just kinda worked for me, I guess. It always helps to have a reference!

Outfit details:
Faux shearling jacket: Piko 1988, a Christmas gift.
Cream lace-detail dress: Zara Basic, $40, Zara.
Leopard-print cardigan: H&M Divided, $20, H&M.
Patent croc skinny belt: included with a Stop Staring! dress.
Opaque black tights: Merona, $4, Target.
Scarlet suedette platforms: Wild Diva, $19, Go Jane.

Runway Roundup: Fall 2011 RTW Part 1

2011-02-15T12:26:00.000-08:00

Yes, it's that time of the year! Here's the first batch of my favorite fall looks fresh off the New York runways...

Diane von Furstenburg