Movie Watched: Cry-Baby

Johnny Depp. That's all I need to say and with those two words, comes the sighs and batting eyelashes of millions of girls. But that's not all this post is about.

I have seen the musical, Cry-Baby, on Broadway before, but I thought it was time to see the movie. Cry-Baby is about a "drape" (or greaser) bad boy falling in love with a "square" girl in the 1950's. The movie is also a joke on the juvenile delinquency scare films, Elvis moves and music, and teen angst. I have to say that after watching this movie, I think Johnny Depp playing Wade Walker is the sexiest vintage bad boy since Danny Zuko in Grease.


Nobody can wear stripes in a jail cell quite like Johnny.


The other amazing part of the film were the clothes. I loved the cat eye makeup, tight skirts, leather jackets, big hair, high heels and red lipstick the women wore. My favourite character had to be the blonde vixen, Wanda. I realized this when she said "I wouldn't be caught dead in a full skirt!"


And I rest my case.

How do you get that 1950's "bad girl" look? It's quite simple...

1) Essential: Leather Jacket
You can get some amazing leather motorcycle jackets at Bebe, Express, or any vintage clothing store.

2) Cat Eye Makeup
Since we seem to love the cat eye on the greasers and all the way to Audrey Hepburn, the look will never die. If you get the black liner at Mac, it will stay for a long time. If you get the black liner at Bare Essentials, you'll have some mineral makeup that's good for your skin.

3) Red Lipstick
To make your lips look cherry red, Mac has some amazing colors you should try. But I would recommend a red lip stainer instead since lipstick seems to smudge more often than not.

4) Tight Skirts
If you want the black, white, pink, and red essential tight high skirts or dresses, American Apparel has some amazing options in every color.

5) High Heels
Cathy Jean is an amazing place to get cheap high heels since they are always having sales. I work next to a CJ shoe store and I sometimes see adorable heels for only $20!

These are essential to getting that "bad girl" vixen look that Wanda, from Cry-Baby, so effortlessly puts off.


See the Express website here.
See the Bebe website here.
See the Mac website here.
See the Bare Essentials website here.
See the Cathy Jean website here.

You can also see the movie, Cry-Baby, on Hulu for free!

New Years Revolution

Happy 2010, everyone!


This year, I don't have a New Years resolution.
Instead, I have a New Years revolution. I think that with my constant shopping habits, I produce a lot of waste. Whether it be the small tags, shopping bags, or the fact that I am buying brand new clothes all the time made of new fabrics, new dyes, new yarns, etc., I am producing a lot of waste with my little habit. So this year, starting right now, I vow to only buy used clothing.

Instead of shopping at Nordstroms or American Apparel, Buffalo Exchange or Crossroads will be my best friends. No new jacket, I shall buy the used pea coat at the vintage clothing store. If I need some work pants, I'm off to Plato's not Gap.

There is one exception, I will not buy used underwear. For the life of me, I will not buy and use secondhand undergarmets. This small need of buying new underwear will be my only exception.

Hopefully this will make me feel a little more "green" and eco-friendly in the city. Let's see how this "revolution" goes...

This Might Just Be For Me...

Here are my best fashion-related finds of 2009 (all under $20!) : The lucky 13.

1) $16 Purple flower print heels from Marshall's

2) $7 American Apparel red tee with gray pocket from Plato's Closet

3) Free Express sweater from my boyfriend's closet

4) $8 Apple Bottom 70's style romper from Plato's Closet

5) $12 American Apparel tank from a seller on Sunset Blvd. in LA

6) $6 Vintage style Rolling Stones tee from Plato's Closet

7) $12 Charlotte Russe Sailor Style Dress from Plato's Closet

8) $16 Silver, green, purple Puma pumps from Plato's Closet

9) Free Purple clip-on jewel earrings from my friend, Samyiah

10) $19 Acid wash jeans from F21

11) $6 Yoga tank from a store on Castro St.

12) $9 Waist belt from F21

13) $8 Flower wallet from F21


My favourite places to get cheap, stylish clothes this year were:

Plato's Closet in San Mateo.
View their Yelp! page here.

Crossroads near Church St. on Market in SF.
View their Yelp! page here.

Any Forever 21. The down side is that F21 has mainstream, mass-produced clothing that many people have, so I try and go towards the more individual places.

Any Goodwill. Just bring hand sanitizer, haha.