Subway Style: Arlington

Yes, that is an unfortunate background passerby, not a strange hair extension. Obviously I was drawn to the accessories. The purse was apparently purchased somewhere in London. 

Apples of My Eyes

We really should have seen this coming. First it was heart-shaped sunglasses, then someone realized they could stick a little stem on top of the exact same mold and make apples. Or maybe they took a cue from the Bible to cover up their sinful throbbing hearts of cartoon-character lust with its metaphorical genesis counterpart. If only Snow White had these- preferably with poison detection powers. 

(Image Credit: Urban Outfitters)

Urban Outfitters Apple of My Eye Sunglasses (Green and Purple, Red and Green, Yellow and Purple)

Rainbow Shades

I've been noticing a lot of black-and-rainbow gradient stripes lately and I love it. It reminds me of the  public-access TV show that taught me how to read when I was like four. So eighties. (Actually more like 1995.) Anyway, obviously something I would want to emulate with my wardrobe choices, not to mention the background of this blog.

(Image Credit: Claires.com)

Claire's Striped Out Shades

And yeah, I still shop at Claire's. Whattcha gonna do about it?

Welcome to Miami?

(Image Credit: Free People)

Bright Red Cat-Eye Sunglasses? White Nails? Neon Yellow Beach Bag? Fruity, Punchy Drink in Hand? I'll take her life, please. Courtesy of the Free People shoot in Miami. Is this somewhere I should think about vacationing?

Hello Sunshine!

Hot Topic Hello Kitty Bow Sunglasses- $13

Keep Up with the Joneses... But Dress like the Drapers

So apparently the Mad Men TV phenomena is not-so-subtly working its way into our wardrobes. I am told that the clothing selection my generation has today is actually unbelievable compared to my parents' growing up in the 50s and 60s. Even Wikipedia acknowledges that starting around the 80s, for the first time we started to see multiple styles and trends coexist instead of just two predominantly 'civilised' or 'countercultural' looks with very few other options, and still very little variety available within those two particular styles.

Regardless, these are great. I'm not sure if I could bring myself to drop that much on mere plastic sunglasses (yet for shoes it would somehow seems justified? and I'll probably wear the sunglasses more?) Till then, desperately waiting for knockoffs.

Kate Spade New York Angelique Retro Sunglasses in in Pink and Pink/Orange ~ $88-$130

Diesel Retro Purple and Orange Sunglasses- $108