[STREET SNAP] She Was Looking Elegant On A Casual Day

I saw Kyla the Burlesque Dancer when I went to deliver business cards at ONLi Boutique. She seemed almost too elegant to be walking around the Bishop Arts District at 2pm, and I was really digging the hat.


Turns out she was passing out flyers to a local art show that's she's performing in tomorrow. I don't quite know if my evening is free but, if it is, I'm so there.


The art gallery has been up and running in my old neighborhood yet I still haven't been. I feel like I need to attend as many cultural events in said old neighborhood as it is trying to shake its horrible reputation (think drive-bys and drug dealers). Indie fashion boutiques, art galleries, soda shops, burlesque shows and awesome coffee - I think it's come a long way since I was a kid.

[STREET SNAP] Armwarmers At Walmart

Armwarmers need to happen.
Me and this guy, we'll make armwarmers happen. LOL

[DAILY OUTFIT] Sparkly Dances In The Darkness Of The Night

I didn't realize until after I was dressed how much gray I was wearing. It's recently become a great alternative neutral to all the black in my closet.

Normally gray is a very sad and somber color, associated with cloudy days and depression - which is why I paired it with lots of shiny accessories. My friend used a wonderfully amazing Nikon D-SLR to take these pics of me attempting to pose, which turned into a funny wide-step dance. I was feeling the sequins.





The silver sequin vest comes from a local place that sells really interesting clothing but no labels I can identify. Some pieces I've found are trendy while others look like they've been pulled from the streets of Japan. I just wish they had more cool stuff in my size.

I'll probably put a boutique page up on this blog in the next month which features fashions from this place as well as some new jewelry pieces from my girlfriend.

Blogging On CBS' DEFEND YOUR RIDE:Check Out These Awesome Sports Cars!

For the past few months, I've been going around Dallas looking for people with interesting cars and interesting stories for CBSDFW.com's Defend Your Ride feature. They just posted my first two interviews online and it's pretty exciting to have a byline in a well-known news website. I'm also glad the first two were the young, sexy sports cars.



Jessica with her 2012 Electric Blue Hyundai Genesis
"I think my car would be really sexy – cocky and sexy."
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Jessica was my first interview so it lacks a little bit of (writing) meat... But I had more experience with Jonathan and just let him talk about loving his car.



Jonathan with his 2011 Green With Envy Dodge Challenger SRT8 392
"I’ve met other Challengers on the road. We rev engines back and forth."
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[STYLE SCRAPBOOK] Birthstone Fashion for Amethyst Dreamers

I feel like I should have done one of these last month since January is my birthday month and garnets are my favorite gemstones. But I just started scrapbooking again - on and offline - so I felt this was a perfect post for the beginning of the month.

Amethyst, as many know, is the February birthstone and said to have special properties when worn by those born during this month. As it also rules the Crown chakra, many of its powers have to do with the mind and psychic awareness.

It's believed to protect against psychic attacks while bringing success and good luck. It also promotes chakra balance and mental stability, i.e. major stress reduction for February babies.

The gift of Amethyst is symbolic of protection, the power to overcome difficulties and understand hidden knowledge. These were part of the inspiration for my Polyvore set.

The girl is a pretty, sparkly urban gypsy with an airy, open vibe. She gives amethyst hair clips as gifts so to keep the stone close to the Crown chakra for maximum mind power.

Amethyst Dreamer (For February Babies) by Style Geek featuri

After doing the gem research and playing on Polyvore, I'm investing in an amethyst hair clip to compliment all the purple in my closet (thanks Mom) and for some much needed mental awareness.