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Annie Spandex
anniespandex.com
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A unique perspective on fashion, beauty, and living with a style that mixes vintage aesthetics and modern pop culture.
#5486 in All , #9 in Streetwear

80%20 Fall 2011

Three dates mark the end of summer in America--the first day of school, Labor Day, and the equinox. Weve passed two hurdles and have made the dive from 100 degree heat to cool 60s gray. Flannel daydr...

06 sep 11

Nektar De Stagni – FRESH (Water) Pearls

Miami-based designer Nektar Destagni is doing some very fresh and unexpected things with classic freshwater pearls. Its pretty safe to guess Barbara Bush would not approve. Marge Simpson would probab...

29 jul 11 1 person likes this

United Nude 50%-Off Sale

United Nude is having a big up-to-50%-off sale on their Spring/Summer styles. I perked up when I got the email about it, having been a longtime admirer with a hole in my closet. Unfortunately, I have...

28 jul 11 1 person likes this

Intermission

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28 jun 11

Fashionary In Color

Fashionary is a sketchbook and reference book for fashion design students--a must for anyone interested in making or designing clothes. Im no designer, but I often use the sketch pages--silhouettes t...

17 jun 11 1 person likes this

Fringe & Horizontal Stripes

I love the way the fringe on this crop top blends into the horizontal stripes of the dress. Its less in your face festival fringe and appears like its woven into a novel gradient design. If the fring...

15 jun 11

Dress As Skirt

This dress has buttons down the middle so it was easy to wear as a skirt by simply buttoning up to the waist and letting the bodice hang down. Crop top by Tart Lisa Frank-esque leopard dress from eBa...

29 may 11

Tie-Dyed Leather

I wore this to one of BBs DJ gigs. Vintage Led Zeppelin tee 90s maxi skirt Cicada pendant Old Navy bag Beaded bracelet from Chloride, AZ 80%20 Georgie Shoe in Granite Tie-Dye Leather Remember my DIY ...

21 may 11

Birthday Dress

Ive been dreaming about this dress since I first found it on the Seneca Rising site. It quickly sold out of my size there and Id almost lost hope on finding it, so I was thrilled to finally stumble u...

17 may 11 1 person likes this

My Birthday

13 may 11 1 person likes this

Winner Of The SIGG Bottle From Planetgear.com

The winner as decided by random drawing is...Congratulations, Sami! Enjoy all the cold-brewed green tea this summer!Thanks to everyone who entered and to Planetgear.com! Share this on Facebook Tweet ...

10 may 11 1 person likes this

Blue Remix

I think I might have worn this outfit already and featured it on the blog, or at least a similar one, but I cant remember. In any case, its what I wore to Beanies DJ night. DIY crop top Ocean Pacific...

04 may 11 1 person likes this

Cicada Season

I wore this on a night out with friends. I didnt mean to pose like Tiny Tim, was just trying to show the platforms. I think Ill dye this dress purple (like my bangs) or maybe gray. Young At Heart dre...

01 may 11

Free Steelworks By SIGG Water Bottle Giveaway From PlanetGear.com

I have a soft spot for environmentally-conscious fashion, so when a blogging buddy contacted me about hosting a water bottle giveaway for PlanetGear.com, I couldnt refuse. PlanetGear is a flash sales...

26 apr 11

How To Make A Decoupage Bibb Necklace

I had so much fun making my "Im With The DJ" bibb necklace. It was such an easy rainy-day project, I decided to make another one today. This time I made a decoupaged faux jeweled bibb necklac...

17 apr 11 2 people like this

Spring Layers

I wore this out to dinner and drinks last night. F21 LBD layered over Ann Taylor shirt Go F It ripped leggings layered over floral tights Vintage tassel chain necklace Embroidered bracelet by Eclecti...

16 apr 11 1 person likes this

Buzz In Market

Ive been honored with being the first featured fashion blogger over at Buzz In Market. I had lots to say about the story behind founding my blog, my interest in marketing, my irrational shyness and e...

12 apr 11 1 person likes this

I’m With The DJ

The concept for this DIY necklace started as a joke, but then I thought, "Why not actually make it?" I probably dont have to explain it to anyone whos ever dated a DJ. For others, lets just s...

07 apr 11 1 person likes this

Gadfly: Christian Siriano Designs Dish-Washing Sponges

Read my full post and tell me what you think on the Gadfly Blog! This is my usual preferred brand of dish-washing sponges (the regular ones have mod, brightly-colored geometric designs), so Im probab...

02 apr 11

Fashion Blogger’s Favorite Tracks II – Indie and Rock

Ive been included in 8tracks latest Fashion Blogger mix in stellar company along with some of my favorites. Im listening to it now--its really good! Its like College Radio. Tune in... Im track 14, so...

27 mar 11 1 person likes this

90′s Maxi Skirt

As someone who came of age in the 90s, Im all for the nostalgic return. Target green and purple striped t-shirt Thrifted 90s maxi column skirt - This is extra 90s because its made of multi-striped wa...

25 mar 11 1 person likes this

24 Blogazine Interview

24 Blogazine: Annie Spandex OUR Cover Girl 24 Blogazine interviewed me for the cover feature. I talk about the founding of Indie Style Media, my favorite lipstick, and rainbow food. Are you curious? ...

19 mar 11

Proenza Schouler Rope Bracelet: TDF Or DIY?

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18 mar 11 1 person likes this

24-Hour Party People

The black box of purity is here to protect you from the beastly indecency of Gracie cat. I wore this to one of BBs DJ gigs. Vintage New Order tour t-shirt Cut off jean shorts Nebula leggings thanks t...

04 mar 11

24-Blogazine

Im out of town rebooting/dealing with serious personal stuff going on in my life right now, so this was a happy surprise of sunshine in my life. The super sweet and encouraging Vanessa at 24Blogazine...

02 mar 11 1 person likes this

Witchy Groove

I wore this to goth nite at a club recently. Vogel10 long-sleeved top layered under F21 sleeveless dress Necklace, a gift from BB Kitty cat purse (see previous outfit post) Triangle pattern tights la...

22 feb 11 1 person likes this

Irregular Choice SS11 – Risky Rabbit

Please allow me to describe this glamazing (deal with it) Irregular Choice SS11 shoe, "Risky Rabbit", through music video. Oh cmon, babes, at least its not auto-play! Ill forgive you the Smas...

16 feb 11

Valentine

Necklace thanks to aiprllLOVEShenry, a sweet Etsy shop with lots of delicate, vintage-style charm. HAPPY VALENTINES DAYYoure all a bunch of sweethearts. ♥ Share this on Facebook Tweet This! Sh...

14 feb 11 1 person likes this

Vintage Carole Little

Ive been a little obsessed with vintage Carole Little lately. The fun of the search is that its very hit-or-miss, well, mostly miss, with a good 90% of it wackadoo frumpy, but then you find rock-glor...

07 feb 11

How To Make Platform Shoes

Want to know how to make your own platform creepers? Its easier than you might expect with my unique method. Ill show you how! Heres what youll need: Flat sneakers (classic Converse Chuck Taylors are...

01 feb 11 5 people like this

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