Lookbook: Tomboyz in the Hood

UNIF has a new lookbook out for a few new items. It's not a new collection. Honestly I think they just found these kids and thought "we should do some fucked up shit." And I mean that in the nicest way possible.

View the rest of the cray cray lookbook HERE.

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Nasty Gal; Opening Ceremony; Dolls Kill; Rachel Zoe; UNIF

I think it was about last year when baseball caps started to become really popular. Its started with the designer versions, most notable was Prada's leather version. Then it started becoming more of a common street accessory beyond the kids that wear baggy pants. UNIF has a couple cool ones with funny slogans, Nasty Gal has some great cheap varieties and Opening Ceremony has really quirky and fun prints, although they're a bit higher priced. I've been meaning to buy one that I think I'd really wear. The UNIF one seriously captured my eye. And my wallet.

Muse Monday: Rita Ora

Rita Ora in Berlin by unionsparkles featuring platform shoes

This week's Muse is the lovely singer Rita Ora. I'll be totally honest, I'd never actually heard a song by Rita Ora until I got my Elle issue this month with her on the cover. I have, however, seen Rita Ora all over the place for at least a year. She first landed on my radar because of her BFF Cara Delevingne. After that, she became a muse to one of my favorite designers Hedi Sliman, right when he came out with his first Saint Laurent collection. The last thing that made me solidify the idea of making her on the blogs Muses was two weeks ago when she was seen at Coachella in all UNIF. If Cara and Hedi adore her, and she adores UNIF, Ora's got what it takes to be our Muse.

Coachella Outfit No. 3

coachella outfit no. 3 by sheebanna featuring asos

With Coachella over for some, it's just around the corner for others, including me. The last outfit I will wear at Coachella was last minute because I bought it so last minute. I originally had another dress for day three, but returned  that as the UNIF shredder dress became available. Last Fall, I took advantage of Topshop's swimsuit sale and bought these high waist bottoms for $20, and a black string top for $16. If it gets too hot, I can just take off the dress and run around in my swimsuit like most Coachella girls. I wanted to wear a lot of 90s accessories, so the hologram glasses and tattoo chokers seemed perfect. A dark lip, comfy chelsea boots and this Topshop backpack will complete my last look for what's supposed to be the hottest day this weekend.

Lookbook: Valley Girl

Nasty Gal has a new lookbook to get you ready for festival season. As does pretty much ever other retailer and magazine. Anyways, I like this lookbook because of some of the trends it features, like aliens and caged bras. I'm actually planning to wear the UNIF dress in the first photo to Coachella as well. Hopefully not many other people are planning the same. View the rest of  the lookbook and shop the story HERE.

Lookbook: Wet Hot American Bummer

UNIF Spring 2013: WET HOT AMERICAN BUMMER from UNIF on Vimeo.


UNIF has a new lookbook out for their Spring 2013 collection. The video is kind of, well, really all over the place, so you may have to watch it a few times to catch all the clothing. I wasn't too impressed with their last collection, but this one seems promising. With Coachella perfect dresses, a fantastic update on the motorcycle jacket and accessories that will have people staring, I'm already saving my money up for when all this stuff hits. I already ordered one of the dresses for Coachella, replacing my last outfit I had lined up. Yeah, UNIF kind of does that.

Coachella Outfit no. 2

Coachella Outfit no. 2 by sheebanna featuring backpacking bags

For day two of Coachella, I opted for something a bit darker and more rock 'n roll. The glitter tights are definitely a head turner, I've gotten a bit shy wearing them out to regular places just because EVERYONE stares! UNIF shirts are super soft and really baggy and airy, so they are perfect for keeping you cool. My black Dr. Martens I've had since I was 13, so they are perfectly soft and worn in and by far one of the most comfortable pairs of shoes I own. I'm a big fan of backpacks, and I have a few black leather ones that I plan to use. And of course, a refillable water bottle. Every year, the H&M tent gives free water, and we always make the long line. Water is ridiculously valuable at Coachella.

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Widow; Free People; Olsenboye; Funktional; Jeffrey Campbell; UNIF

Crushed velvet is a trend that is up and coming. Be warned, however, this is a type of extension of the grunge trend going around, so don't expect to see Kate fucking Middleton or Kim Kardashian wearing crushed velvet. What makes crushed velvet crushed, and not considered regular velvet, is the wrinkled kind of look. It looks a little bit cheap, but that's just the design. Crushed velvet is a definitely love it or hate it kind of thing, and I love it. The Widow leggings and Jeffrey Campbell flatforms are already in my closet.

le rebelle douce,

Sheebanna

UNIF "Nothing Lasts Whatever"

One of my absolute favorite brands UNIF has come out with a new lookbook video for their holiday collection "Nothing Lasts Whatever." This video, and all of the past ones, perfectly combine that tough rock 'n roll aesthetic with a perfect amount of feminism. The rad music in the background, the fucked up clothes and the beautifully desolate background make for a perfect lookbook.


le rebelle douce,
Sheebanna

Happy Halloween

I love the website Karmaloop for two sole reasons: First, they have the best selection of UNIF next to Nasty Gal. Second, their sales and pricing of said UNIF is significantly less than everyone else. I've never liked their look though. It's all very hip-hop-ish. The girls wearing inappropriate beanies, the styling is way off, and the whole aesthetic definitely leans towards a hip-hop crowd. I don't know what happened with this new lookbook, but it's right up my alley. And apparently my alley leads to a cemetery. The new lookbook, I guess for Halloween, is very dark but still lovely. What I really love is the girls are slightly transparent, giving it a special, perfect for Halloween feel. Happy Halloween.


le rebelle douce,
Sheebanna