What I Have Learned From... The Mayans

Colour, mystery, pageantry, ritual and amazing dress sense. The Mayans sure did have it all.

I like to sidestep the whole...'sacrificing' aspect of their culture in favour of a more superficial, and friendly, look at our ancient friends. And boy, were these guys superficial in the ultimate sense of the word.

They did anything to get the look. Sure, in the current day people still stretch their lobes (ear lobes, that is), but does anyone go so far as to bind their head? No. Therefore I bestow respect upon them.

I've been fascinated by Mayans and the Mayan culture since borrowing a library book on the subject when I was... twelve? Something like that. And ever since I've yearned passionately to see the great and mighty ruins, but never have. Ah well, at least this interest gives me lots by way of fashion inspiration.

In set: Mayan Calendar Leggings from nastygal.com, Beaded Balmain sandals (by Giuseppe Zanotti), Mayan Belt Dress from Elegantly Waisted at shopbop.com, Tulun feather earrings by Monsoon, Mayan gold earrings and necklace by Wendy Culpepper, Bloodwood Mayan earlets from Onetribe Organics and a Mayan Womens Huipil from, well, Mexico.

What I Have Learned From...The Mighty Boosh

I know, I know. You ALL know I love The Mighty Boosh. (Some might say wait- what is this Boosh that you speak of? You say it's mighty? I don't know, I just got here. And to that I say check this shit out- it's tasty.)

But here's just a little homage to what I've learned from that beautiful fashion freak Vince Noir, and yes, Howard Moon and Naboo too. There really is little to be learned from Bollo unless you're a nudist, and I think it's best if no one emulate Bob Fossil, but nonetheless they add to the complete package. Enjoy, Floyd.

The wonder-dress is 2cute2trendy, the white cropped leather jacket is Doma, Current/Elliott supplied the drainpipes, Modcloth the poncho (which certainly has the power to inspire joy), the turban is Forever 21, the ring Alexander McQueen (god bless), and the tribal bracelet is Forever 21.

What a Rebellious Young Cur I Am!

...I'm late two days. Surely that constitutes being a cur? I don't know what that means, I won't lie. But I WILL tell you that throughout my period of studying and completing exams, I have been stockpiling rich deposits of inspiration in my head-space, and am now ready to unleash them upon you all.

Because I myself have TOO many things inside my head right now, dancing around like little fire-monkeys, I'll write down a wee itinerary:

Nathan J. Robinson Profile: No he isn't famous, but he sounds like he is, doesn't he? A modern-day Floridian fashionisto with a sense of style that will wow the masses, he is a true original, which is difficult to find sometimes in the world of fashion. His style? A colourful, put-together mix of fitted prep-style clothing with old-fashioned dandy-ism mixed in. He is truly an inspiration.

Valentine's Day Style and Some Samplings of Valentines That You Can Give to Friends, Co-Workers, Family, People You Know, People You Don't Know:

Strangely, I believe Valentine's Day to be one of the greatest chances for amazing theme-outfits ALL YEAR. So everyone stop your sulking and pouting and whining "Ooh i don't like Valentine's Day it's not a real holiday bah bahh bahhh!" Valentine's Day is about lovin', not hatin', and it is also a great chance to soften yourself up style-wise and get a little cutesy. Even if you're a bit of a smart-ass punk, like myself.

Fashion Inspo: Where to find the best fashion advice and interaction places on the web, pros, cons, etc. Also a little sampling of the contests out there.

Get ready for it boyos and girlos!

But for today I have a different focus, and that focus is cardigans, and cardigan accessories. Now, I know what you're thinking. You're thinking, "Oh God, she's lost her edge, she's going to start being that girl who uses Bob Dylan quotes in her Post Titles and claims that she's into a "Romantic" look including muted beiges and nudes."

Well, I'm not. The times, they're not a-changin'. Not a-changin' that much, anyway.

Hoooowever, cardigans ARE for all of us, they're for me, and for you. You think you can't find a cardigan that suits you? You're wrong. They come in a wide range of styles from hipster to prep(well, maybe that's a bad example the two sort of being the same these days, but you understand my point about diversity).

As well, it gets cold sometimes, for fuck's sake, and you just want something to throw over without ruining the full-effect of the outfit. In fact, sometimes the cardi enhances the overall effect!

The neo-nerd look, as I've mentioned is well and full in trend right now, so something as kitsch as a sweater-guard is going to make or break you. You can't expect to get full fashionista/o status with no sweater guard while everyone else is looking suave with one clipped on their charming knit cardi. Below I show some examples, enjoy!