burgundy love

my beloved burgundy suede Vision Street Wear hi-tops (perhaps my favorite pair to date).

Vintage Burgundy Salvatore Ferragamo loafer pumps (for sale in the shop)

Etienne Aigner pumps (sold)

old building in Long Beach that once was a skating rink.

It seems I'm traipsing through the world with burgundy color lenses because I've been seeing this sophisticated color everywhere, especially in the form of good looking shoes.

As usual, this weekend went by too quickly though I did get some square dancing in, went to my niece’s ballet class, gave my bedroom a good cleaning, thrifted some beautiful dresses to sale in the shop (and some for myself too, dang it!), watched “Howl” staring James Franco (it was inspiring, and made me commit to myself to be more open and more honest as much as possible), and I tried escargot for the first time (the snail was ok, but it’s no piece of peach pie). If only every day was mine to do completely as I please. Gotta get it while I can.

xoxo,

Crystal Lee

Chloe Sevigny for O.C. and Vision Streetwear

If you’ve been reading this blog from its inception, you know that I am a die-hard fan of vintage Vision Streetwear & have a pretty decent collection from this 80s/90s skate wear brand. I was just at Style.com checking out the collections for Resort (which I’m pretty nonplused about) until I stumbled upon Chloe Sevigny for O.C. line in which she collaborates with Vision Street Wear. Vision’s iconic logo is spewed all over the runway. One gal is even sporting the Vision Street Wear bicycle shorts that I have been searching for and dreaming of for many, many years. (See this post) Indeed, vintage Vision Street Wear is hard to get a hold of, but I think I’d feel like a supreme schmuck if I laid down the $200 those shorts will probably cost. What should I do, dear readers? I am torn. Oh I must insert a prayer here: Dear God, please do not let Vision Street Wear become a trend because I cannot bear to see every hipster in Los Angeles wearing my most cherished label.

This next outfit best represents the aesthetics of 90s skatewear - the jumpsuit with its simple lackadaisical shape, and the beret style cap.

The cheetah print was a familiar pattern in Vision Street Wear shoes & clothes.

Byeee,

Crystal Lee

I want you so bad

Man, I want these cheetah Vision Street Wears from 1987 so badly, but they're too small. They're up for auction on ebay. I have yet to come across another pair like this. I have faith that I will find a similar pair in my size during my lifetime. I may be 80 years old rockin these cheetah babies, but they will be mine.

Playing Dress Up with my BFF

By no means is my childhood best friend, Desiree, interested in playing dress-up as much as I am. But, she indulged me last weekend when we were in the Sequoias, and we had ourselves a time. Her husband, Keenan, took the pictures. The outfits we are wearing are just a small sampling of my 80s collection. Though I was not hip enough or old enough to wear Vision Street Wear or Jimmy Z during the 80s, in my adult years, I have had a steady crush. When I found these Jimmy Z shorts w/attached undies at the thrift store, I squealed so hard under my breath, I nearly burst a forehead vein. Finding either of these labels at the thrift store is rare. Once upon a time, I had a connection in Costa Mesa where I could load up on deadstock Vision Street Wear, but those days are long gone. Now I spend many evenings using the power of thought to bring these items into reality & into my wardrobe.

“Are we not all of us fanatics? I say only what you of the U.S.A. pretend you do not know. Attachments are of great seriousness. Choose your attachments carefully. Choose your temple of fanaticism with great care.”
David Foster Wallace, Infinite Jest

All clothes are 80s vintage & found at the thrift store. (except the Vision Street wear fanny packs & shoes).
All photos taken by Keenan at Crooked Keenan Photography.