DIY: Stunning With my Love Glue Gunning {Lady Gaga DIY Costume}

Last Halloween I made a last minute DIY Lady Gaga costume so this year I knew I had to do the same. Her outfits are out there and ridiculous it's hard for me not to want to attempt to make them. This costume cost under $15 to make and took only about a half hour to put together So if you're looking for something to wear to those parties tonight this is a quick and easy costume.
I for one will be wearing Giants gear tonight.

Necessary items for multiple Lady Gaga costumes:

Inspiration: Cigarette Glasses from the Telephone Video.

First turn on some Lady Gaga tunes to pump you up.

Materials needed:
Sunglasses (the flatter the better), Glue gun, 3 packs of fake cigarettes.

Start glue gunning.



Add a $10 Halloween Chain, Leggings and Tube Top.

Gaga ooh la la

Look of the Day: The Rachel Zoe Influence

I'm easily influenced. When I see Lauren Conrad wearing a party dress I love, I immediately try to track it down. When Maratha's magazine spread blows me away, I try to recreate it. And when I spend an hour every Tuesday night watching Rachel Zoe going banana's over Pucci feather dresses, I can't help but wake up the next morning and reach for my faux fur vest and flare jeans. I threw in a Beret and chunky rings to add the perfect touch of Zoe.

The Rachel Zoe's Style A to Z is a great book to look for for all things Zoe.

I purchased these True Religion's from the Nordstrom Half Yearly. I hadn't worn True Religion's since the good old Jessica Simpson days and considered returning but after trying them on yesterday I decided to keep them, they just need to be hemmed up a bit.

American Eagle Faux fur vest (Similar vest here ), True Religion Carrie flare jeans, Forever 21 beret (similar).

Fur vests and bell bottoms don't have to be just for when you're styling dresses for the oscars. Suburban girls can fun to, right?

Look of the Day: It's A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood

I learned a lot of things from Mr. Rodgers, like that I should like myself for just being just the way I am. And how crayons were made. But I think the thing that stuck with me most was his cardigan and sneakers routine when he walked in the door. Even though my cardigans aren't hand-knit by my Mom like his were, I still can't help but feel a little Mr. Rodgers when I rock a cardigan. And this mustard colored one makes me feel especially neighborly.

Now if only I could figure out how to rig a miniature Charlie trolley to drive past me...

Rodarte for Target Cardigan (another great mustard cardigan), Tory Burch Clutch, Ella Moss Tank, JBrand Jeggings, Cynthia Vincent For Target Wedges.

Totally Copy Cat Style.Thank you Mr. Rogers for all the lessons you taught me!

Look of the Day: So is it Chicken or Tuna?

I used to be a big (HUGE!) Jessica Simpson fan. I have mentioned before that there was a time when I was obsessed with purchasing the clothes she wore during her Newlywed's era. Well yesterday I rocked not one but TWO items from the Newlywed years. Her Newlywed years and mine to be exact...

Copy Cat Style:
The Skirt and Earring were purchased after seeing on Jessica Simpson.

Yup... I still haven't cleaned my room or picked up my chair...

All old pieces but here's some similar items... skirt, dangle earrings, and tank.

Come on Giants!! I am ready for bed, but the 10th inning just won't quit.

Look of the Day: Dude, You Just got Patty Slapped

If I ever was reborn in another decade I think it would be the seventies. That era always intrigued me. This weekend I took it back to the 70's via some cinema fun. After back to back nights of watching The Lords of Dogtown and Dazed and Confused, the 70's seriously influenced my outfits. Blockbuster really has a hold on me. My nights of movie watching immediately had me reaching for my bell bottoms and Ray Bans to throw on. Something about that era just gets to me, and when I watch movies from it, it overcomes me. Not to mention these weren't things I was planning on packing so they were fair game. Packing sucks, but that's another story.

Here's to Adidas shirts, knee socks, long hair and your BFF zipping you up in your favorite Bell Bottoms.

Free People top, 18th Amendment Harlow Jeans, Hurley belt, and random sandals.

And my movie watching outfit.
Victoria Secret Flannel, Rolling Stones tee, Forever 21 beret Juicy sweats.

Yay for being senior, rocking bell bottoms and Heath Ledger!
Inspirations:

Look of the Day: Sister, Sister

how about a two-way twister?

I think I may have mentioned I way a huge TGIF fan (oh just here and here). Those Fridays spent watching ABC pretty good...
Yesterday I actually rocked a bit of color again! Perhaps I am easing myself into spring. In any case, I am very excited for this weekend. My sister is coming into town and we celebrating her birthday, YAY! I LOVE my family and I love spending time with them, so I am very excited. To kick my weekend off, Casey and I went out on a date last night to a fabulous tapas restaurant. I wore my Yumi Kim Amber top (same top different print on sale here). I purchased this blouse after seeing it on Lauren Conrad and I am so glad I did, it is such a perfect fitting blouse! I highly recommend it.
Worn with my Christian Louboutins and COH jeans. (Similar shoes here).
When shopping for a special sister of mine I purchased these mile long Free People earrings.I tried on and they were freakishly close to the pattern of my shirt. Random! And of course I rocked my Bow Necklace ( just like the one I am GIVING AWAY)YAY! For the weekend!!

Copy Cat Style: Erin Wasson

I really want to mimic outfit that Erin Wasson wore to fashion Week. I love the mix of the off the shoulder shirt under the vest and the bell bottom. Wow those bell bottoms? SICK! I need a pair Jean bell bottoms and I am pretty sure I am ordering these JBrand baby Bell jeans. I would just do this look with out the hat (or a different hat) and I would probably rock wedges (perhaps my new Ash wedges that I just purchased). And this blue life cocoon stop is a perfect off the shoulder top to complete this look. This look is just genius.

She's amazing!
I can't wait to rock a look like this!

Copy Cat Style: Lauren Conrad

Today I am spending the day coaching my Odyssey of the Mind team. And after I am heading to my Dad's birthday party, and pretty sure I am going to be rocking this Yumi Kim Amber top that I just got. LOVE!! The colors on this top are just perfect. I love how easy Lauren's looks are to recreate. She always looks great without trying to hard.
Case in point.
I'll be back later with a look of the day post, happy Saturday!

Style Icon: I want to be 5' 10" like Cindy Crawford.

Since the passing of Brittany Murphy I have watched Clueless a few times. It had been ages since I watched it and immediately it brought me back to the good old days of shopping at Contempo Casuals and wearing baby tee's (oh my). When the movie came out in 1995 I was 13 and I thought the movie was just awesome. I wanted to be just like Cher. I wanted to drive a jeep, live in Beverly Hills and wear cute outfits like her. Watching the movie today totally brought me back to those days, so much so that I had to dig through some old pictures to find a picture of me wearing Cher Copy Cat Style outfit. If only I could have found one wearing plaid pants, yikes I loved plaid pants back then! Clueless captured a moment in time, and Cher was just a total Betty,
Some of my favorite Cher outfits.
Image from IMBD.com
me taking pictures of my TV
me taking pictures of my TV
Image from IMBD.com

Image from IMBD.com
And Thirteen year old me, rocking my best Cher Copy Cat Style outfit.
Isn't my outfit classic? (Clueless reference)
To see my Brittany Murphy Style Icon post click here.

Look of the Day: Paint it Black

OK really my Favorite Rolling Stone song is Sympathy for the Devil but that seemed like kind of a morbid title. Anyways, today's look was inspired by Mary Kate. I saved this picture days ago because I loved the contrast of the intense necklaces and the Rolling Stones Vintage tee. Love those Olsen's style, I always look to them for inspiration.

Mary Kate rocking the look that inspired my outfit.
Me attempting to rock a copy cat look.
rocking a wanna be vintage Rolling Stones tee, F21 necklace, 18th Amendment Harlow Jeans
My necklace is not as intense but a similar idea.
I ended up getting cold, of course, and added a plaid shirt on top. How grungy of me!
Pleased to meet you....hope you guess my name...

Look of the Day: Toy Soldier

Well it was nice to be able to leave my house today. My. Repair man isn't coming until Saturday now, so that means no cookies for Mr. Ups man (or butternut squash fries for me!). After reading your comments my Ups man seems even more amazing! He hooks us up, he always lets me know that "It's a shopbop package for you Amber!"And he hides our packages if we aren't home...I must hook him up. He even brought me totally awesome Christmas cards from 4Leafboutique today! I love coming home to packages. I also came home to a special little present under my girly Christmas tree from Sheila my Mother in law! I love pink packages tied up in bows! Thank you Sheila! =)

Anyways on to the outfit... Today I felt very Military-esque rocking my Kimichi Blue ruffle peacoat. Again, I purchased this Jennifer Love Hewitt Coy-Cat-Style jacket from Urban Outfitters last year on clearance for $39.99 I really love military inspired looks, nautical looks as well. And you know how I am about buying my coats on clearance, that is the ONLY way I buy coats.
J.L.H rocking hers:
Image from JustJared.com
And me rocking mine!
I did though attempt to get lookalikes like Chloe for you:
This Donna Karen one looks very similar but is way more then I paid for mine =(
And Try this Alloy one here, again more then I paid though.
This Alloy Military Blazer also has the same look without the ruffles.
Under the jacket I wore a ruffle tank from the White Dress shop, which of course is sold out, but a similar one is available. My cardigan is old school Abercrombie. Pretty much the only Abercrombie piece still in my closet. Oh Abercrombie...just wait for my Decade in Review fashion piece...
I also rocked JBrand Doll jeans, they are just like the Love Story's but have a high waist for leggy girls like me. And I completed my military look with OPI Russian Navy.
And my special treat waiting under my pink tree!!
Aww perfect to display Miss Pennie Lane in! THANK YOU Sheila! This made my day =)
I am now addressing Christmas Cards, while watching the SNL Holiday specialThank you M & E over at 4leafboutique! My cards are awesome!Britney was WRONG for leaving this Toy Solider...just saying! Love this skit.
Soup, Soup-a-doup! Sip, baby Sip!This one always gets me as well.
And a special THANK YOU to all of our Military Men and Women. I will be thinking of any of the families who lost someone while serving our country and families who have someone over seas this Holiday Season.