Back from a little hiatus! NYC: Endless Self-Expression

I am back and ready to blog.  

NYC is buzzing with so much art and fashion right now it is in SANE.  I have been out on the music scene checking out different bands and venues at least once a week and in doing so I have been checking out fashion as well.  I can tell you that anything goes right now seriously and the 90s are back especially on the lower east side. 

Circa "My So-Called Life" 1996 (um LOVE it!!) 

But let's face it, the 90's never really left the LES.  Plaid shirts, high waist shorts, Dr. Martens, and that "I am so pained by the world yet I am so over it look" will not be leaving any time soon.

 And listen, I love the look just as much as anyone else, although I feel some take the layers thing a little far...to each his own right? I feel like subconsciously I dress a little differently depending on which area of the city I am going to.  Anyone else feel that way? 

Going to the Upper West Side, one may want to dress a little more polished and put together or more of a "dandy" preppy look; whereas walking through Soho I would totally grab some skinny jeans and a fitted tank or over-sized tee.  And the west village makes me want to wear a cute casual dress and go to brunch!  

Different areas put you in different moods and make you want to look a certain way.

New York City is a place of endless expression and that is one of the reasons I love it so much.  You can seriously walk down the street with a scuba mask, neon tights, and tennis shoes and you won't get much of a double take from anybody.

So don't be afraid to express yourself out there New Yorkers! Or New Yorkers at heart. :)

That's right Hipster dude I'm talking to you too.

F**king Perfect Acoustic Pink Cover (clean version)

Natalie Imbruglia - Torn

Whatever happened to this singer? Love this song. Love the 90's.

AND finally a new post. well a postette.

A little post'ette' to let you peeps know I am still alive.  Here is a link to my music site!  I would love for you to become a fan of my music and perhaps listen to some of my tracks!  

I promise to create a more thorough post soon!!

Click below the pic:) Thank you!

Amanda Cross Singer/Songwriter

Mercy (Contest) recorded by Amanda | -MySpace Karaoke

Mercy (Contest) recorded by Amanda | -MySpace Karaoke: "MySpace Karaoke video/audio recording of Duffys Mercy (Contest), as performed by Amanda. Watch it on MySpace Karaoke. Think you can do better? Record your version now!"

Ode to the plain white t-shirt

I am temping all day at an office-- aka sitting in front of a computer.
So I figure, when is a better time to blog?

This blog focuses on one of my favorite things:  The classic white t-shirt.  I think it is one of the most flattering and stylish items of clothing a woman can wear.  So simple, yet so many ways to wear it.  Also, they can be extremely affordable.  Hanes anyone?

A few ways to wear a white tee:

1. oversized or off the shoulder with skinny jeans or leggings.
2. under a black boyfriend blazer
3. normal fit with boyfriend jeans
4. funky scarf to layer
5. style it up w/ accessories like a big necklace or funky fedora
6. tucked into a high-waisted pant
7. tucked into a high-waisted skirt

Now for some pics to feast your eyes upon...

                                        w/jacket

 w/skinny jeans

w/ mini

w/ a sort of morticia adams effect

i know it's zac efron, but i like his hat w/ the tee

she did the scarf thing and the necklace thing yay!

sunglasses are always a plus

this is something i would wear every day. love it. not to be confused with what the guy on the right is wearing-haha.

fashion=love!xxoo

Victoria Beckham's line *spiced* it up on the runway

I am and will always be a true Spice Girls fan.
My boyfriend is an even bigger fan of the gals and has a gigantic collection of Spice memorabillia including dolls, posters, magazines.  Yes, he does. I know.

Formerly known as Posh spice, Victoria Beckham has proved herself to be a true style icon both in england and the u.s.

Her book That Extra Half an Inch http://www.amazon.com/That-Extra-Half-Inch-Everything/dp/0061544493  reads as a helpful guide to the fashion weary and helps the everyday woman implant her wardrobe with classic go-to items that work as a foundation to become more fashion-forward.  The classic white tee, which kind of stripes work and which do not, the best sunglasses for your face shape, most flattering pant for your body type, etc. These are practical tips real women can use.

Being that Beckham is so naturally fashion-savvy, she decided to create her own line of ready to wear dresses.

A few pics from the recent NYC Fashion week 2010

Oh, and are we loving the glasses?  Because I am.

really like this one, but the bra isn't really working for me unless maybe that's a hemline

very auds hepburn

Weeeeeee! hello 60s

there's that color again. reminds me of a vintage carpet bag. <3

I believe these have some major late 50s/60s influences.  And I love it!