Odds and Ends

FINALLY started reading the September issue of British Vogue this morning! It's double the price but oh so worth it. I love Kate Moss, she somehow manages to never go out of style.

I found this picture of Rihanna the other day and was quite impressed with what she was wearing. I know she can be a little over the top about 87% of the time but I'm starting to think that perhaps I moved on from my dark lips phase a little too early...

I took this photo about a month ago and completely forgot to blog about it! I can't say I'm ecstatic about it overall but at least you get to see me wearing some colour here. I find that a good motorcycle jacket can really toughen up anything. Another style tip, match the colour of your heels to your tights...it makes your legs look 10 miles long! Hope your Thursdays are going well. :)

Doc Marten Boots: Friend or Foe?

Recently for my birthday I was fortunate enough to acquire my very first pair of Doc Marten boots (finally!) To me, Doc's epitomize everything that is effortlessly cool, so you can only imagine my poorly hidden excitement as I handed over my earnings at a trendy little boutique. Truthfully, there are many advantages to the boots: firstly (and most notably), they are durable. (Seriously, I've spoken to people who have had theirs for over 8 years!) These boots will last long after I've moved on from my faux punk youth. They're also high quality, edgy, and considerably warm.

As I sat through my three hour art history lecture today however I couldn't deny one of the major disadvantages any longer...the pain! Unfortunately due to the strength of the leather used these little booties really do take a while to break in (and it's not an easy transition). They are also not wholly water proof, I had to use a seal on them which made them look a little glossier than I would have hoped. Of course there are other factors (they aren't cheap, and you do take the risk of being perceived as a know-it-all little punk by figures of authority - one that I'm personally willing to take).

On the whole I think I'm still in love, or at least infatuation. That's what true love means after all, accepting and adoring somebody despite their flaws. Only time will tell how my relationship with Doc will evolve. Let me know what you think!

This is Halloween

Last night I was delighted to celebrate one of my two favourite holidays - Halloween (Valentine's being the other of course)! There is something wonderfully satisfying about filling a role that would never present itself in every day life. This year I decided to be truly otherworldly and took on the role of Batgirl for the night. Interestingly enough, the look is very similar to a dream outfit I put together in one of my very first posts (I'm even wearing Doc Martens!) I am quite happy with the final product (even though I sewed my logo, belt, and cape about 20 minutes before I went out!) I ended up taking to the city streets with my floor mates for a huge block party which was fantastic. The costumes were absolutely incredible! I hope everyone else had a wonderful time as an event like this really only does happen once a year.

On a side note: I realize that the frequency of my posts has gotten quite tragic. It really is quite busy at school and as I'm sure you all know, grades come first! I am however very attached to nicranium and do not plan to give up on it any time soon. I am looking into taking some photoshop courses soon and restructuring the whole look of the blog however for now I will keep posting when I can. Please do keep checking back, it's the kind words I hear from all of you that keeps me going!