the many outfits of ivy

Let us take a moment just to breathe in the beauty that is/was Drew Barrymore when she played Ivy in Poison Ivy. Her style was beyond phenomenal in this movie.

This seriously makes me want to start wearing flow-y skirts, cowboy boots, and black leather jackets all the time.

I couldn't even see the rest of this outfit (or did they show it? I don't really remember) but just the top half was flawless. Combining her beautiful, mane-like hair in a bun with little pieces of hair falling out just uhhg. That is what I call hair porn.

I will be dreaming of this dress. It's absolutely stunning. She's unconscious after a car crash and still looks awesome.

Conclusion: We should all just be Drew Barrymore in the 90's. 

tiny showcase prints: rotavirus, umibozu, etc.

Rotavirus by Lisa Solomon

Could Tiny Showcase get any more fantastic?????

Uhh, no. No, it cannot.

I've stumbled upon this wonderful website that sells prints of artists work for almost always $20, and there is only 100 made of each so they're limited and pretty unique if you purchase one (which I'm saving up to do). Each week they pick a new piece of art and put it up for sale, and they're all so incredibly stunning.

Umibozu by Jessica Pollak

All of Jessica Pollak's illustrations and pieces of art are a mixture of beauty and cute "holyshitineedthatitsadorable"-ness. Japanese art, fashion, music, etc. has been rubbing off on me a lot lately and I've grown some sort of slight fixation on the culture itself, which is why I love this piece particularly.  Her website is here and etsy account here. Now could someone please buy me her veggie & fruit greeting cards (that I'd most likely just hang on my wall) and custom made mini notebooks please ❁◕‿◕❁

Untited #9 by Jungil Hong

Again with the japanese art; I'm not even going to apologize for the future excess of japanese themed items/posts because there is no such thing as too much of it.

I'm in love with Jungil Hong's artwork. It's so appealing to the eye; so many colors and different aspects to each piece that work together incredibly well. (website)

Cat Night Adventure by Nicole Gustafsson

Nicole Gustafsson's art is, yet again, that same mixture of beauty and "wowthisisadorablecanishrinkitandfititinmypocket"-ness and it just makes me feel all cute and fuzzy inside. Love love love love love love love and I swear if you buy one of the last 7 prints available before I do and they run out, you will be receiving a very descriptive email on how that makes me feel. (website, etsy).

friday night knowledge: set I

If you're like me, you spend most of your friday nights at home--and enjoy it. Why? There are just far too many things out there to do, and I obviously cannot do them on a weekday (35+ hours dedicated to hell). I'm a pretty big believer in books, movies, documentaries, tv shows, etc. Sometimes I even feel so overwhelemed because there are so many things to read and watch and absorb and just not. enough. time. (I can't be the only one who thinks this too, right?)

I'll be introducing new weekend theme posts. It's a rough draft in my mind, but I was thinking the 3rd friday of every month I'll do a "Friday Night Knowledge", which will most likely be revolved around any type of knowledge; whether it be a book I really enjoy, a topic that I thought everyone should know about, a documentary/movie/tv show recommendation, or any combination of the four. I'm trying to form some sort of structure to this blog....and I think I'll just start with that. Too much structure just isn't fun though, now is it?

We The Tiny House People is a life altering documentary about people downsizing and editing their lives to simplicity. Minimalistic living leads to happiness, and with minimalism comes...well, a minimal amount of possessions. It revolves around, you guessed it: tiny houses. As described in the film, the tiny house movement isn't a fad. The McMansion was a fad, and people are starting to realize that with excess space comes excess items to fill those spaces which aren't necessary. Sure, we all love the nick-nak-paty-crap that we pick up from thrift stores and artists, plus clothing will always be pretty prevalent in my life (and lots of it), but just the idea of getting rid of things you don't need is so refreshing. After I watched this, I cleaned most of my room out. I got rid of everything unnecessary in drawers, mystery items stuffed in the dark depths of my closet, and left me dreaming of one day owning a tiny space. Kirsten Dirksen directs an awe-inspiring film that displays 120sqft homes on wheels, 70sqft apartments in NYC, and everywhere between and beyond. It's definitely a must-see film, and with it being free on youtube, I don't see why anyone wouldn't watch it. Right now.

I'm currently reading Scratch Beginnings by Adam Shepard, and the title basically says it all. It's an autobiography of Shepards journey of starting over; he sheds his past life and attempts to make it in the world of homelessness to stability. He sets off with a sleeping bag, the clothes on his back, and $25 in cash. He doesn't use his connections he made from college on job applications and even makes up a back story for if anyone asks why he's "homeless". He finds himself at a homeless shelter in Charleston, South Carolina and throughout the book you find yourself rooting for him through his troubled times. You get an inside glimpse at the homeless life and the struggles people go through because you're reading the mind of Shepard; an inside look at things that actually happened, not only of his story but of the people he meets' stories as well. Would you be courageous enough to attempt something similar?

lol i wouldnt dont feel bad but at least u can read about it lol o lo l

why us girls should participate in gym class

I despise gym class. I really, really do. I could write essays and memoirs and poems and fill up this entire blog about why gym class is unnecessary and doesn't contribute to my life positively whatsoever, but I won't. So why am I blogging about why we should participate in gym class? I had an epiphany; that's why.

I spent the first half of the year moping around the basketball courts, a mind full of angst and mumbling hate filled remarks. But then I started listening to one of my male gym teacher's misogynistic comments and my mind began to fume. How dare he say girls were lazy and incapable of strength!!!!!!!!!!! How could he say such a thing?!?!?!?!??! Then I looked around and realized where his beliefs were coming from; I was so caught up in trying not to participate that I was oblivious to the fact that every girl was doing the same. The guys would take over during the games of handball and hockey, sweeping the courts and shouting; and in doing so, avoiding passing the ball/puck/etc. to any girl. And I didn't blame them. Why would they try and get someone to participate who was obviously not interested? 

We were feeding the stereotypical weakling girl who would never amount to anything a guy could do, and I couldn't believe it. I was contributing towards a belief that I was completely against; my inner feministic mind was furious, mostly at myself. I had to show that girls were just as able to throw the ball as the next, or at least attempt to. I did the most remarkable, unthinkable thing; I started to participate. And you know what? It wasn't as awful as I thought it'd be. Disclaimer: I'm clearly not an athletic person, and the closest thing I come to exercise is yoga, and the occasional walk/bike/hike/kayak/etc. adventure (although I'd like to find some more alternatives in the future). But when I would score, guys would give me high fives and cheer me on. My female gym teacher would be proud that I was stepping up to the plate, and other girls slowly started following. The guys would finally pass me the ball; they saw me as an equal instead of "a useless girl", which was really refreshing. 

Now, I'm not telling you to become a competitive, blood sucking, evil try-hard sore-loser bitch; I'm simply suggesting that we should all start looking to equalize ourselves throughout our lives, even in events and settings we despise. Trust me, I would much rather be that girl who decided to sit out during gym class and read in the corner, but I thought it was time to prove myself somewhat worthy. And you know what? I wasn't half bad.

music to my ears

So it's 2013, finally. We survived the end of the world, enjoyed (or rather tolerated) the company of family during christmas (or whichever holiday you celebrate--or maybe you don't), and felt the lack of excitement as the ball dropped (or was that just me?). (And yes, I understand these things all happened over more than 14 days ago but I felt like I lacked a big 2013 new year post, so here it is.) But more importantly, I had the chance to stay up late at night spending countless hours surveying the internet and Spotify for new music during my break. And when I say "new", I use that term quite loosely. Sure, I love finding new albums put out by some of my favorite, or soon-to-be favorite artists and bands, but I also find some sort of thrill in rediscovering hidden tracks that I've never heard of. Older music that I've yet to uncover is just as good as gold in my eyes. So, I'd like to share these treasures with the interwebz via Spotify. Playlists in the past range from random ones such as

• ✓✓✓
• ☺☺☺☺☺
• happy underground, etc. 

...to playlist that had a certain purpose such as...

• ☾ which are a combination of songs that make me love depressed, love sappy, love mad, love etc. 
• ☆★☆, a few random EDM songs I wanted to save
• getting colder, a short playlist that include songs that make me feel like curling up in my bed with a cup of tea and a good book and wishing for some snow already
• (~¬‿¬)~ a phenomenal combination of songs to ski to if I do say so myself

You get the idea, right? But I decided that, since I love music and making playlists and just loving life while doing so, I'd start posting some on here. And why not start now?

This one is quite a mish-mosh of random yet perfect
songs that I thought everyone would benefit listening
to.

Does anyone recommend 8tracks? I know a bunch of people use it, but I really enjoy spotify. Also, comment on how you like my music yay

fashion flash from the past: 1920's

My infatuation with the 20's came sudden and abruptly, but I welcome it with open arms. How could I not? Talk about feminism, fashion, and the carefree living! The flappers especially intrigued me. They were the first to rebel against societies idealistic physique and character. Breaking free from the Gibson Girl trend, which was the first national standard of American feminine beauty, must of been quite risky but the sensation was probably unbelievable. They smoked, they drank (illegally), and danced. And they were the first women to do it, too. Their boyish attire, low waistlines, and tiers, beads, and sequins make me swoon. They broke the gender barrier that separated the men from the women, and I thank them for that. Oh, how I wish I was a flapper girl.

Edward Molyneux, Evening jacket, details, 1926, The Metropiltain Museum of Art collection, New York

Edward Molyneux; probably one of my favorite historic fashion designers of all time. His designs actually give me the butterflies. The detail on this jacket is so ornate and delicate and I think I have goosebumps. 

Evening dress by Edward Molyneux, 1925 France, the Met Museum

Edward Molyneux, Evening dress 1926-27,
The Metropiltain Museum of Art collection, New York 

I urge you to go look at the rest of his pieces; these three aren't even the beginning. I don't think I've ever been so floored and absolutely speechless by fashion before. Every piece is so intricately designed and beautiful. They really are art. I think a visit to the Met is well overdue.  

Marion Morehouse

I'm really loving the masculine '20s jackets. A mission to find one has commenced.


I was digging through some not-so-old fashion archives and found that fashionising had an article about 1920s fashion and it's influence on today's. I'm falling in love with almost all the designs, yet most lack the labeling of designer names, collections, seasons, year, and I want to cry. Why hadn't they included them!?/!?!/!!1// I need to share some of my favorites, so spare me please. And yes, these are from mostly 2012 lines. They're just sooo last year.

Eeep they're all so beautiful. Definitely inspired me to sketch a '20s inspired line. Maybe I'll post the outcome?

Edit 1/11/13: I heard Boardwalk Empire's costumes are gorgeous. I now know how I'm spending my weekend...

the girl with the polka-dotted nails

I've always been fascinated by the jaw-dropping designs that some crazy, talented, and creative people out there on the internet have achieved. My first attempt didn't turn out half bad, and I thought, "maybe some people would rather follow my inexperienced self-made tutorials instead of a professionals????", which is the precise reason as to why this post exists.

OPI Oh So Glam!, OPI Base Coat, OPI Dazzled By Gold, Cutex Color Quick Navy Blue 80

You're going to need a base color and a design color. You have the freedom to use any base/design color, and as many as you want (get creative). You'll also need a toothpick, and I recommend using a clear base coat. I used a clear top coat and OPI Rapid Dry Spray as well (not pictured). 

yay for polish

First, put on your clear base coat, then your color base coat (duh). Do a second coat if needed, yada yada yada. (I didn't take a picture of that step because I hope you all know how to do that. If not, navigate your butt here.)

Wait until your nails are dry (if you have the rapid dry spray, you can spray it on in between "layers") before proceeding. Once you're ready, take the tip of the toothpick and swirl it around the nail polish jar. Go crazy. 

Once you get the paint on the toothpick, carefully tap it on your nail. The trick to getting different sized dots is the amount of polish you pick up on the toothpick. If you take it out of the bottle and it looks like there's a glob of paint about to fall off the tip, then you'll get a bigger dot. If you wipe it off a bit around the sides before applying, you'll get smaller dots. Sooner or later, you'll get used to how much or how little you need for each size. You can do just small, or just big dots, but I prefer a mix of both.

I used white as my primary detail color, and filled in the void with some gold flecks. I found that the gold, sparkly nail polish was a lot easier to control than the white. It's probably because of the consistency, so if you're polish challenged like myself, I'd stick to some sort of sparkly detail if you're nervous about trying this design out (don't be though, it's so simple! If I can do it, you can do it. I have faith in you).

And voilá! The masterpiece is complete.

I'd like to be able to blame the blue base coat turning out looking like shit because of the shady nail polish brand, but I'm going to take full responsibility by not knowing how to use a brush properly. But hey, the poor execution just adds character. 

Also, this is something worth checking out. Making your own nail polish color? Heck yeah.

Hopefully soon enough I'll stop being so lazy and take some pictures of my outfits and of my recent thrift finds. Lately I've been über excited about them, and have an urge to share. I'll face my fear of getting in front of the camera instead of behind for a change and take some ~selfies~. Maybe. But I'll definitely be posting some pictures of my thrifting! Ahhh, how I love thrifting.


Edit (1/8/13): You wouldn't believe the amount of compliments I've received over my nails. Could this possibly be the smell of success?

lush infatuation: top 6 lush products

You're greeted by some of the coolest people you'll ever meet, surrounded by breathtaking beauty products, and have a feeling of true satisfaction. Where are you? Yes, correct: the lush store. If you don't know what I'm talking about, I highly advise you to do some research. Lush is the epitome of perfection. I've received quite a bit of new products over the holidays; so combined with some of my all-time favorites, I decided to formulate my six top lush products at the moment (mainly because I could talk all day about lush. I know most people in my life don't appreciate it as much as they should and don't realize it's true potential in their life, yet I know most of you understand where I'm coming from. Or not.)

Bûche de Noël

Mine came in a different packaging compared to the picture shown but it's pretty closely related.

As all seasonal products, I'm extremely upset to have it slowly disappear from life. Not only is it by far my favorite lush product, it is my favorite face wash ever. I've contemplated multiple times about running back to the mall and grabbing a few more tubs and hoarding them in my bathroom until next christmas, but decided against it. My face was broken out when I bought it, and it was nothing but clear just within a few days of using it. I tend to have combination skin, especially in the winter, and this cleanser tended to that problem. It was perfectly balanced between moisturizing my dry spots and maintaing my t-zone. Although the smell isn't my favorite and it can be a bit tricky getting used to applying it because of its clay-like texture, the pros definitely outweigh the cons. The angels really did do a terrific job crafting this product, and I'll be forever thankful.

Tea Tree Water

I wish I was able to hire people who followed me throughout my day and misted this on my face as needed. I wouldn't mind that at all. Or somehow creating a separate faucet in my bathtub that had Tea Tree Water flowing from it so I could bathe myself in it. That's how much I'm in love with this product. I mist it on my face after I wash it (and sometimes spray it onto a cotton ball and rub it in), whenever I'm feeling a bit oily throughout the day, or if I just need a quick breath of fresh air. And yes, I understand that there really is a lush toner called Breath of Fresh Air, and I actually own it. Although, I prefer Tea Tree Water just a bit more. Why? Maybe it's because Breath of Fresh Air doesn't have the mistical (it actually doesn't have the ability to mist--it only sprits'. I use it by spraying a bit evenly across my face and wiping it around with a cotton ball, but I'm not able to just mist it 6 inches away from my face) qualities as Tea Tree Water, but I don't hate it. If I were to choose, obviously my pick would be the latter. It's something that I believe any lush-believer, or any person, should own. It's ...*dramatic pause*...life changing.

Lemony Flutter

Labeled as a cuticle butter, yet so understated. It's not just for your fingers, people! I use it on my elbows, knees, heels, knuckles, under my eyes, my lips; you name it. A tiny bit goes such a long way which is such a beneficial factor, since you're dropping $17 for it (as a teen, or any person for that matter, it's a bit costly. But what isn't expensive at lush?). I usually rub the excess on my hands, or wherever else needs the Lemony Flutter lovin'. The smell is just divine as well. I would lather my body in the beeswax and cold-pressed avocado oil, but I'm almost positive that is frowned upon. 

Ocean Salt

A spectacular alternative to the Bûche de Noël, and a sublime treat to the skin, Ocean Salt never seems to fail me. Yes, as much as I love winter, this product makes me feel all nostalgic and mushy about summer. I can float back in time to where I was washing my face with Ocean Salt after getting back from the beach, with the sun shining bright, birds chirping around me, and everything was right in the world (am I going too far?No, no I am not). I typically use it 2-3 times a week, and my skin loves me for it. Everyone who I talk to lush about always brings up this product, whether they're a lush noob or a lush fanatic. Even the salesmen rave about this scrub whenever I visit the store. It's an all-around must have. I'm questioning why you're not on your way out the door (or clicking on the link) to buy it now. 

Big Shampoo

"Wtf is this really a shamp-" Yes, it really is a shampoo. Don't let the odd texture and the not-so-usual-shampoo-packaging fool you. Not only is it a shampoo, it is the shampoo. (Lets say shampoo one more time. Shampoo. OK moving on) The title really says it all; it's sole purpose is to make your hair all nice and volumized, which is a huge bonus in my opinion. Again with the whole a little goes a long way aspect (are you sensing a theme with lush products?). I bought my first 11.4 oz., $26.95 container way back in late July, early August, and I'm still using it. It took me quite aback, too. I have about 1/8th of the container left, which is pretty astonishing for shampoo. I give the grainy, sand-like texture all the credit for that; no way would you be able to use a nickle to a quarter sized amount of regular shampoo and get it to be as effective as Big does. After my first use, it was thicker, more volumized, and softer to the touch. Some may be weary to using a soap that contains sea salt as the main ingredient, but take a look at the contents of the name brand soaps that are out there: Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate, Ammonium Laureth Sulfate, Ammonium Xylene Sulfonate, TEA, Lauryl Sulfate, Sulfur, Selenium Sulfide...you get the point. Tell me that those aren't more harmful than sea salt, and I'll still just shrug it off. Natural ingredients will always trump man-made ones, no matter what your argument is.

Drought Dry Shampoo

When I wake up in the morning, you could use the grease that my hair produces to fry a pair of eggs (there is no such thing as TMI on the Unfit Lobster). I mean, it gets pretty grimy looking after 24 hours of it's last good showering. There used to be no hope for my hair. Dry shampoo was not a foreign concept to me, but every over-processed, chemical shit-storm product I bought was complete and utter crap. It gave my hair a white tint and simply didn't work. "I dewnt want whit har, I just wewnt clean-lewkin hairs!!!!!", I would cry as I flailed my helpless body to the ground. But with the first ingredient being Hydroflurocarbon 152A, followed by a string of chemical compounds that seemed sketchy as hell, (and also may I mention the product had "WARNING: EXTREMELY FLAMABLE" posted on it??!?!?!?), who could blame the lousy outcome? Lesson: don't ever buy a hair product that could potentially turn you into heatmiser. And boy, is No Drought just the absolute best alternative! Not only does it make your hair look washed, it adds that little ~umpf~ that dirty hair seems to lack. Don't even think twice: just buy.

Independent Eyeliner 

Okay so this is the 7th product, but I couldn't resist. Independent Eyeliner makes me fell whole; it filled the void that was in my life. I can't imagine my life without it. I was never ever ever ever ever able to do wings when I did my eyeliner, no matter how many techniques I tried. I used pencil, liquid, gel, eye shadow and wet it with a brush, etc. Nothing worked! I decided to stick with just using my other liquid liners but they would always smudge throughout the day. Not this bad boy. It's solid until you take it off at night, and may I just sneak in there that I was able to do wings the day I got this product? I was ecstatic. Of course it took some practice to perfect it, but I'm still going strong. This is my makeup secret--everyone asks how I get my liner to be so perfect. Don't look at me! I owe it all to Independent.  

So, why lush? Why not any other brands that are harsh-chemical free, just as effective, less costly, etc.? Why? Because it's not just simply a company. They're active in community, trying to address issues that arise this day in age (animal testing free, giving money to charity ex. charity pot, etc.). I'm a strong believer in quality over quantity. Yes, it's expensive, but it's expensive for a reason. They make sure you get your monies worth. These commodities are made with natural ingredients and yes, with every beauty product comes a chemical, but they're very persistent in using "cleaner chemicals" and letting you identify each ingredient when on the online store. I'm not saying that there aren't a variety of lines out there that do everything I listed above, and I still enjoy experimenting with those as well, I just simply love lush. I personally enjoy the whole idea of the company: from their philosophy, down to the smells, packaging, and making it accessible and friendly for everyone to use. It appeals to all sorts of crowds, and is so beneficial for our bodies, skin, and environment. Not to mention the awesome workers. If you weren't already on the lush-lovin' band wagon, you'd be a fool (yeah, I said it) not to jump on it now.

If you'd like to read more about everything lush, visit their lush life page, which is detailed about lush's back story, involvement, beliefs, philosophies, etc. or shop around the wonderful products offered. 

Lush Cosmetics - A Lush Life, We Believe from Jack Constantine on Vimeo.

If that wasn't enough, watch this super cool awesome video about lush! LUSH LUSH LUSH LUSH LUSH I can't get enough (✿ ♥‿♥)

bonjour, ciao, hallo, 안녕하세요, etc.

I've been pondering the thought a lot lately about creating a blog--a real blog; not a tumblr. But what to post about? What to create? The Internet is a scary place *shudder*, and one can write and post almost anything one desires. It's whether one is able to throw something at the dart board and make it stick, is the obstacle.

Too many thoughts and ideas are created in my mind as well as the discoveries I stumble upon to go unnoticed every day. I thought, "I need to put a stop to this!" Thus the Unfit Lobster was born. It's late at night at the moment and for some reason, I decided "Unfit Lobster. That's it. Nothing else. This must be it." Nonetheless, I followed my gut instincts. I have an inkling I will soon regret this decision. I think it is time to devise a deeper meaning to the title "Unfit Lobster", just incase people ask. If and even if I somehow take this further than just a meaningless junk teen blog.
Don't get your hopes up.

Au revoir  ｡◕‿◕｡