Summer Inspo: Theda Bara 2013

As a long time goth girl, I'd been familiar with Theda Bara photographs.  A spooky, alluring woman in the early 1900's posing with skeletons and massive amounts of eyeliner? Of course!  I recently discovered that she was actually from the same city in Ohio as me, as well as an alumni of the same college I went to!  I began exploring her photographs and getting inspired by the aesthetic of her costuming and public persona.  As with all things visual, I took to Pinterest to collection products, inspirational images, and vintage gear to get an idea of how this might translate to my actual wardrobe.

Key points:

• Flowy, cleavage enhancing maxi dresses
• Beading, particularly on scarves, shawls, collars
• Heavily adorned headbands
• Huge decorated hair combs
• Egyptian revival style necklaces and bracelets
• Serpent Iconography
• Kohl Eyeliner

Color Scheme:

• Black
• Gold
• Olive Green
• Copper
• Hematite

Clothing Inspirations:

Theda Bara 2013: Clothing/Shoes by pinkbot featuring mossimo

Accessory Inspiration:

Theda Bara 2013: Accessories by pinkbot featuring guerlain eyeliner

Spring/Summer '13 Wardrobe Inspo

Now that it's officially spring and getting (even) warmer, I like to evaluate my wardrobe and what I'm inspired by in fashion right now.  Here are my current obsessions for my personal style this Spring/Summer 2013.

 
Quality Basics
For years, I just grabbed cute(ish) basics from Old Navy, Walmart, and Target but I must admit: I was forever disappointed with what I got. There was always something off with the design and even more off with the fit.  I started to look into getting less pieces at a slightly higher price and will NEVER go back to those crummy options.  Besides, spending $40 on a perfect tank top is cheaper than buying 4 different poorly made $14 ones that you don't love!  Above are my current favorite basics, perfect for LIVING in.  Go to brands? SWAK, Babooshka, and Rachel Pally.  Damn You Alexis also has some killer pieces.

 
Accessories in Clear, Hologram, and Iridescent
I've always loved futuristic styling and nothing says space ship like these materials.  They were HUGE on the runways, but I think translate well to regular life.  Also: what isn't fun about a little more sparkle & shimmer!?

 
Peridot
From eyeshadow to jewelry to fabric, this color (coincidentally my birthstone) has found it's way into my heart. I'm loving it for make up, particularly...eyes and nails!

What are you loving this spring/summer?