STEPPING OUT

What a perfect little number this Daily Look pink and leopard dress is. It's definitely cute enough to wear solo with no accessories cramping its glamour, but... you know me. Had to indulge in the faux fur. As for the cap -- I must wear a hat these days to hide my dark roots! They are out of control and I have NO idea how to stop them because I've never dyed my hair myself. Bleaching only one patch of hair seems extremely complicated and also HIGH PRESSURE because - hello - it's bleach, and that shit fries ya follicles. But I'm really not in the mood (or financial position) to drop another $200 on a professional appointment. So. Until I make up my mind about how to tame these brunette beasts, I'll be wearing caps like my life depends on it. Because my social reputation does, and that's about the same thing. 



FROM TOP TO BOTTOM:
Cap - Vintage
Cuff necklace - OASAP
"Chain and Leopard Shift Dress" - Daily Look
Faux fur vest - Boohoo
Patent heels - Daily Look

It's also come to my attention that I wear this silver cuff necklace WAY TOO FREAKIN' OFTEN and I'm worried that you guys are starting to get peeved with my lack of accessory originality. I can hear the haters now... "new outfit post from Bebe? Oh great, I can't wait to see what outfit she paired with that stupid silver necklace THIS week." I'm sorry to have failed you... it's just... a really cute necklace. :(

WILL TRY HARDER.

Everything is infinite,

Bebe Zeva

RAINBOW LUXE

I originally planned to wear this outfit on my 20th birthday in May, but since my mom made reservations at a swanky steakhouse, I chose to sport an outfit a little less ostentatious -- a modest Givenchy shirt dress and leather pants. This ensemble is quite the opposite: unapologetically glamorous, marinated in fluorescing pastels, and accessorized with all my (hopefully) head-turning signatures.



FROM TOP TO BOTTOM:
"Embellished Leopard Snapback" - OASAP
"Faux fur coat" - OASAP
"Tie Back Galaxy Dress" - Daily Look
White pumps - YES STYLE

I hope that between now and the next time I choose to wear this dress I find a pair of more functional white shoes. I used to have a pair of platform wedges that were comfortable enough to wear for long distances. But I pretty much destroyed them on a rainy night in San Francisco... it's happened with all my favorite suede shoes. These pointed pumps are just as cute but not as practical unfortunately... I don't think I could hit up a festival in heels. Definitely not ambitious enough to try it out. So I'm on the hunt for chunky white shoes. Preferably ones with a major platform. If you have any ideas, share them please!! ^-^

Everything is infinite,

Bebe Zeva

FLORAL MAJESTY

I felt like a seriously swagged out ballerina in this look -- a magenta skirt as poofy as a tutu paired with a lilac vintage blouse from the boos at Tunnel Vision (my favorite online retailer for *legit* vintage apparel sourced from the best thrift stores in America). Snapback was obvious. I hardly leave the house without one. I've been in this dependent condition for about nine months and so far I have NO interest in curing the addiction. As for the boots - I used to be addicted to those, too. About a year ago. Then I kinda stopped wearing platforms because I was more interested in sneaker wedges. Nowadays I'm more open to the idea of variety and less to the idea of sartorial commitment. It's kinda like I have a polyamorous relationship with shoes. 



FROM TOP TO BOTTOM:
"Skull Embellish Snapback" - OASAP
Vintage hibiscus blouse - TUNNEL VISION
Magenta skirt - CHICWISH
Zigi boots - Karmaloop

It took me F O R E V E R to finally will myself to wearing this outfit (and photograph it). Not because I was too embarrassed to be seen in public wearing something "gaudy" (um, hello, self-proclaimed and proud outcast over here) but because I felt like no occasion would ever be good enough to honor with a match as trill as this one. But after enough deliberation I realized that any event is as good as you make it. And as long as you're surrounded by fun company, the event's 'glamour' (or lack thereof) doesn't really matter.

Everything is infinite,

Bebe Zeva

TRIPLE THREAT

I come from the fashion camp that believes there's no such thing as "too much" leather. A lot of people complain that if you go 'overboard' with one element in your outfit, the entire ensemble becomes gimmicky instead of chic. I agree that referencing only one motif without contrast, like wearing head-to-toe lime green or five polka dot accessories, is borderline costume. Not fashion. Certainly not casual (not that fashion needs to be casual every time anyway). But for whatever reason, leather has a charm that renders is exempt from this rule. You could wear a dozen leather accessories on top of a full leather get-up and still look rad. And maybe even casual. At any rate, I'm hoping this leather foursome isn't overkill.



FROM TOP TO BOTTOM:
"DUMP Cap" - Aloha From Deer
"Cult by Lip Service Lace Cropped Moto Jacket" - 24HRSLeather bralette - ROMWE
Leather shorts - Chicwish
UNIF Hellbounds - Solestruck

This lovely lace-and-leather jacket entered my life a couple days after my birthday as a gift from my favorite person in the observable universe, Madeline. Besides working at 24HRS, the store that stocks this jacket (and two bomb-ass vests that I'll photograph and blog about within the next week), Madeline operates a fashion blog called Jean Greige, where she talks politics, feminism, philosophy, and lifestyle. In completely unpretentious vernacular and with RAD AS HELL pictures of her wearing crazy shoes and chunky jewelry to boot. I'm getting a huge kick out of how I sound like I'm introducing Madeline to you guys, when most of you probably already know who she is because she is literally my queen, and I've already dedicated a blog post to her about what a freakin' superhero she is. But, in the unlikely event that you're new here, FOLLOW MAD'S BLOG and get with the program. 

Everything is infinite,

Bebe Zeva

AEGEAN OMBRE

Paisley and ombre and snapbacks, oh my. I'm wearing one of my new favorite blouses from Bold Cupcake -- it's a sheer button-up decorated in a paisley fractal print and blue gradient. Really doesn't get better than a pattern so intricate it's mathematic. Special place in my heart for ombre, too. Reminds me of a perfect sunset. I paired the top with lavish chains, purple lipstick, and a pair of new but seemingly vintage denim shorts from Shop Gipsy Pixie. The look is lush and rustic simultaneously. About that sartorial paradox yo.



FROM TOP TO BOTTOM:
"Diamond Eyer 5 Panel Hat" - YOURS TRULY 
"Paisley Ocean Button Up" - Bold Cupcake
"Denim Paper Bag shorts" - Shop Gipsy Pixie
Backpack - YES STYLE
Teal socks - c/o American Apparel
Boots - Wanted

Still going strong with my tiny backpack romance... have a baby backpack you don't want? I can definitely take care of that for you. It's my goal to find a backpack so high fashion that I can wear it to the club without security questioning me like I'm trying to smuggle in five bottles of Smirnoff. Come on bud, I'm just tryna dance.

Everything is infinite,

Bebe Zeva

TIGER SWAG

I wouldn't have thought to pick out this tiger print sleeveless blouse from Bold Cupcake since I tend to avoid tribal graphic prints, but I'm SO glad they included it in my care package anyway! Turns out to be the perfect summer top for a girl who's primary goal is to make a fashion statement. Fuchsia and green tiger print does all the talking for me. It was too easy (suspiciously easy!) to create a killer party look with just a blouse and denim shorts. I turned a pair of white ropes that I *think* used to be purse straps into suspenders by clipping them to my belt loops. This is probably the craftiest thing I've done with 'spare parts' in recent weeks... besides this clever DIY rope trick my creative streak has been lacking. I tend to compensate for it with sparkly snapbacks. ;)



FROM TOP TO BOTTOM:
"Embellishd Leopard Snapback" - OASAP
"Multilayer Chains Gold Necklace" - ROMWE
Tiger print blouse - BOLD CUPCAKE
Suspenders - DIY
Shorts - Guess
Heels - Daily Look

Loving bare legs and Daily Look patent heels this summer... been collecting white shoes lately and so far these are my favorite. Hate how easily they show dirt, love how well they match a fresh monochrome look. And anyway, there's always Magic Eraser for scuff marks.

Everything is infinite,

Bebe Zeva

HEAVEN CAN WAIT

A friend of a friend once said "life's too short to wear boring clothes." Seems like an obvious sentiment, but I don't think most people take it seriously enough to wear something absolutely wild just because they can. But I think I made a pretty earnest effort myself. Mixed and matched all my red, blue, and yellow for a rather 'zany' mash-up of Mickey Mouse print, flames, rhinestones, and tie-dye realness. I've always said that I'd rather be hated than ignored, the subject of harsh criticism than of indifference, a figure of collected resentment than a nobody. A negative opinion is better than no opinion. As long as I'm noticed, I'm happy. And I *hope* there's no way this look will go unseen. ~Love it or hate it I'm flattered either way~



FROM TOP TO BOTTOM:
Flame print beanie - GYPSY WARRIOR
"Heaven Can Wait" Cutoff Tank - UNIF/ Dollskill
"Le Souris leggings" - LOVELY SALLY
Sneaker wedges - Boohoo

My fan-freakin-tastic t-shirt is from the lovelies at UNIF. One of my favorite last minute to pieces to throw on with a bandeau and denim shorts. Had a lot of fun doing something creative with it this time! Went totally crazy when I realized it matched my Lovely Sally leggings... and if you think this pair is cool, check out some of the other styles on the site. Some of my other favorites: Pure Cold, Maya Disco, and Not So Smiley. On point, y'all.

Everything is infinite,

Bebe Zeva