Cupcakes and Cashmere

Ox Blood and Black

September 28th, 2010


L.A. broke a record high of 113°F yesterday and fall couldn’t feel further away.  I’m desperate to bring out my Halloween decorations (you can see some of last year’s here), but between our impending move and the oppressive heat, it just doesn’t make sense.  Instead, I’ve rounded up some of my favorite pieces in this season’s most ominous shades: ox blood and black.  Whether it’s on my nails (I’ve been wearing Revlon’s Vixen for years) or in the form of some oversized glasses, at least I’ll be in the right frame of mind when the weather finally cools.

Revlon Vixen $3.15
Miss Selfridge Black Crystal Skull Ring $25
Topshop Leather Buckle Detail Satchel $90
Alloy Gabby A-Line Skirt $30
Zara Feather Necklace $59.90
Forever 21 Sunglasses $5.80
McQueen High-waisted Wool Shorts $91.50
Zara Ankle Boots With Laces $149
Acne Asymmetrical Crepe Dress $300
Topshop Lipstick Vamp $16
Z Gallerie Glitter Skull $9.95

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  • http://collectionsandcreations.blogspot.com Katelin

    Love the dark lips and nails! Couldn’t wait for fall to be here so I could introduce those back into my wardrobe.

    Katelin xox
    collectionsandcreations.blogspot.com

  • http://knit-and-pearl.blogspot.com/ esther

    boy oh boy i love these colours i just ran out of my favorite ox blood lip stick and nearly died. i love that these colours can make any thing look grungy
    esther xxxx

  • http://heyhilarywrites.blogspot.com Hilary

    I wish is was 113 here! Seattle weather is all humid and overcast…yuck. Thanks for the idea of the nail polish…going to get that now :)
    xoxo

    http://heyhilarywrites.blogspot.com

  • http://heart-of-light.blogspot.com Rachel (heart of light)

    I knew this weather was going to happen. It’s cruel, especially because the cold start to last week almost convinced me that fall was really here. Sigh.

  • http://joiedevivre-chiara.blogspot.com/ Chiara

    Lovely Zara booties!!!! But that dress is to die for.
    xoxo

    http://www.joiedevivre-chiara.blogspot.com

  • http://yellowbrickblog.blogspot.com Lyndsy

    Love the skirt, nail polish and skull from Z Gallerie. Such a fun grouping!

    http://yellowbrickblog.blogspot.com

  • http://www.thestylistla.com The Stylist LA

    Vixen by Revlon is one of my fall favorites too! Such a great color…also love the lace-up shoes…

  • Libby

    is the vixen red a real deep blood red? i have been looking for the perfect blood red for years and havent found it yet. you once posted a pic where you had Essies Wicked on and I loved that for a while but now I am over it. I’d love to see a pic of Vixen!

  • http://www.thefixatedchronicles.blogspot.com thefixatedchronicles

    loving all the pieces! cant wait for the weather to finally cool down!

  • http://ivoryinklings.com Alex

    oh my gosh it’s been so hot! i have a random little tip about the glittery skull tho – i fell in love with them at a boutique in manhattan beach but didn’t make the purchase because they were nearly $25 dollars and i couldn’t justify spending that much on a styrafoam skull buuuuuuuut they sell them from two’s company and also at world market for cheapppp so buy them there!!

    xx

  • http://fashionwashere.wordpress.com Taliah

    those Zara boots are ultra cute!

  • http://fashionwashere.wordpress.com Taliah

    those Zara boots are ultra cute

    http://fashionwashere.wordpress.com

  • http://amusebouche-caitlin.blogspot.com/ Caitlin @ Amuse-bouche

    The dress is gorgeous!

  • http://stylefyles.tumblr.com stylefyles

    hahah that Z Gallerie glitter skull is one of my favorites. I just sent my sister a giftcard for her birthday, along with a word doc full of photos of my favorite current Z Gallerie items….of COURSE that skull was one of my picks!

  • http://thenorablist.blogspot.com Nora

    I love the dress & boots!!! Sexy , dangerous and a little sweet

  • http://www.ciaochessa.com Chessa!

    I love z gallerie!!! so much. I have so many things from there…most recently a lamp for lucia’s room.
    be happy it’s sweltering there…in ny apparently another tornado is coming. wth?!

  • http://www.wellinla.com/ erin m. @ {{well in l.a.}}

    Target has an awesome assortment of glitter Halloween products! Black, silver and magenta. I bought a giant black glitter skeleton :)

  • http://sprinklesinsprings.blogspot.com/ Kara

    Nooooo! I scrolled down really fast to see where to get that awesome dress… $300 ah :( … I love all these pieces, especially the skulls!

    http://sprinklesinsprings.blogspot.com/

  • http://www.letterstobetsy.com KC

    Thank goodness the heat ended here in NC. We had 92 days in a row over 90 degrees ah! Sunday was the first day the temps began to drop! I love the deep dark rich fall colors. I already colored my hair dark and painted the nails dark and pulled my boots and cords out of the closet!
    Fall please come quick!
    xoxo
    KC

  • http://www.katie-kay.com katie kirby

    The deep colours seem really in season as I have a dark purple obsession at the moment. I will use these makeup tips for my lifestyle website at http://www.katie-kay.com

  • http://www.theafeminada.blogspot.com Grace Escudero – The Afeminada

    I would lovee to have the skull ring!

    http://www.theafeminada.blogspot.com

  • http://www.sendmehomeat12.com Keely

    Man I love those glittery skulls! I’m definitely getting some to decorate my house with this fall.

    Here’s to the weather finally cooling down around LA, it’s getting ridiculous!

  • http://modemokratie.blogspot.com Livia

    Hey Emily!
    Just passing here to tell you I love you blog and that I’m crazy about a feather necklace! I just can’t find it here in Brazil.

    XO

  • Stephanie

    Triple digits in California and a cold front through Texas…what IS this world coming too!!!???

    …must try the Revlon polish!

  • http://rose-sea.blogspot.com/ Rosie

    LOOOOOOOOOOOVE the McQueen shorts, and I was pleasantly surprised by the price. I’m one of your newest followers, you truly are an inspiration, feel free to check out my blog if you get a chance…you’re featured on one of my recent posts.
    http://rose-sea.blogspot.com/

  • Lex

    I know what you can wash this all down with, Crystal Head Vodka
    http://www.crystalheadvodka.com/index.php?age=true

  • http://www.travelsinheels.blogspot.com Sara

    I am already rocking dark nails…I love the OPI color After Dark in Lincoln Park.

    xo,
    Sara
    http://www.travelsinheels.blogspot.com

  • http://coutureandcrayons.blogspot.com/ Janice (Couture and Crayons)

    Aaah why can’t Zara provide online shopping? I’m in love with those booties. They probably won’t be around during my November visit. Boo.

    Stay cool.

    Janice (Couture and Crayons)

  • http://youngsophisticates.blogspot.com Young Sophisticates

    Those sunglasses are so cool.

    http://youngsophisticates.blogspot.com/

  • http://www.eatliveshop.com Renee @ eatliveshop.com

    I absolutely love this round up! That dress, those shorts and those shoes have my name alll over them!

  • http://fashionwashere.wordpress.com Taliah

    Those Zara boots are ultra cute!

    http://fashionwashere.wordpress.com

  • http://www.coeurdela.blogspot.com caroline

    I love this color combination!! The shades and the purse are my favorites.

  • http://smittennnn.blogspot.com sharon trinh

    i completely agree! my area of la reached 114!! i really wish we had four seasons here! also, i have the exact same revlon vixen nail polish! it’s my favorite go to nail polish for every occasion (:
    have a happy day!

  • http://www.sistersay.wordpress.com Tina

    I use a similar nail color by NYC and it is the most versatile color and super cheap…Love the shorts and boots and would love to see you experimenting with this bolder style!

    Love http://www.sistersay.wordpress.com

  • http://www.principessagabriella.blogspot.com Gabriella

    I love the nailpolish and lipstick! I can’t wait for fall weather either. :)

    Check out my blog: Principessa Gabriella

  • http://thelilbee.com The Lil Bee

    Sorry your fave holiday has been put on hold until the weather can cooperate. It must be so weird when it’s still hot around Christmastime, too. It’s one thing I love about having the four seasons of the east coast.

  • http://www.etsy.com/shop/rebelbellevintage rebel belle vintage

    You know normally I’m not a big fan of Alloy’s clothing but I LOVE that skirt! I’ve been looking for a cross between a peplum and a ruffled layered one, black of course, and this one looks perfect! With a perfect price tag to match… But do I really need another skirt? …

    YES.


    http://www.etsy.com/shop/rebelbellevintage

  • http://novembergrey.blogspot.com/ November Grey

    I’ve been wearing that nail polish for years too! Great picks. And, ya… um… this L.A. heat is just stupid.

    xx

    November Grey

  • Matanna Katz

    Im loving the ox blood colour scheme! And those leather boots from Zara are to die for! I have been looking for a pair for sooooo long!

  • http://quenchfab.blogspot.com Ayanna

    AWESOME post. I am officially dumping my boyfriend for that dress because I am IN LOVE with it. This blog rocks!

    Quench Fab

  • http://www.justdandy.org/ Danielle

    I love love love all the favorites!
    xoxo,
    http://www.justdandy.org/

  • http://www.talkprettytome.blogspot.com Talk Pretty To Me

    Lovely colours! I need to infuse my wardrobe with some more reds. The glitter skull is fantastic too.

    xoxo
    J

    http://www.talkprettytome.blogspot.com

  • http://www.bought4asong.blogspot.com Melissa
  • http://styleprincessdiaries.blogspot.com Georgie Lowen

    Fantastic gathering of items there. Love it! Perfect for the miserable weather we are having up here! Dark!

    Georgie
    xx

    http://styleprincessdiaries.blogspot.com

  • http://anotherzoeday.blogspot.com Megan

    Love the Zara ankle booties!

    Xox.
    http://anotherzoeday.blogspot.com

  • http://www.sweetbandana.com emily

    seriously, buy the “Vixen” @revlon polish. It’s the perfect fall color.
    xx, Emily

    (www.sweetbandana.com)

  • http://www.erikathomas.com erika

    omg! those high waistd shorts are adorable……..must find!

    great picks! xox
    http://www.erikathomas.com

  • http://stylishfeeling.blogspot.com/ ana

    love, love, love!

  • http://girlynote.blogspot.com Heba

    omg i can’t wait for summer to end, its so hot where i live

    http://girlynote.blogspot.com/