The Scene
Mr. Diabolina's identical cousin Chucky invited us to the John Legend concert tonight at The Greek. Being the old farts we are, Mr. D and I weren't quite, um, sure what kind of music Mr. Legend even plays. But we live by one golden rule.

Never turn down an invitation by someone cooler than you and never EVER turn down a night at the best outdoor venue in L.A.








India Arie opened the show tonight.





Remember the outstanding girl power message of her big first hit?














Heart the authenticity of her music.













And the fact that she ended her set by bringing her equally talented mama onstage. LOVE!










Then John Legend took the stage.



Be. still. my. loins.









Wow, is he a magnetic performer. My favorite slow song: Ordinary People. Best get your groove on jam: Green Light.




And his ode to Micheal almost killed me.










During the entire concert I couldn't shake the nagging feeling that John reminded me of someone...someone it felt inappropriate to be attracted to. Quickly realized who. The dimples, the flirty lashes, the cool moves - they are all so very Mr. Chicken Nugget!!!!


Cannot tell you how disturbing it is to sit in front of women screaming in ecstasy over the grown up version of the first baby you saw born. F.














The Outfit
Forever 21 jumpsuit

The Accessories
Louis Vuitton messenger bag
Sam Edelman sandals
Thomas Wylde skull scarf
Assorted Bangles
Forever 21 sunglasses


The Grade
C for Concert















The Commentary

Concerts and sporting events. These two events without fail scramble my fashion mojo and throw me into a sartorial panic. Must be the fact that I am neither musical nor sporty. And the fact that large homogenized crowds of people aren't my cup of tea.








Refused to freak out tonight. Too hot for a fashion emergency. Especially given the fact that I didn't even know the music of the headliner. Decided to just go for comfort. Wear something that would feel and look cool in the heat. No need to try too hard.









Built the outfit around the oldie but goodie scarf. Something about it just screams live music to me.











Opted for the easy breezy jersey jumper tonight.

Mostly because I am gaga over the YSL ads featuring a 40-year-old Christy Turlington in a leather one.










My ideal jumper would have had a little more structure than today's Forever 21 find.























It would probably have had a full, tailored leg. Instead I got one that's one part Hammer, one part high water.


















Most of my ideal jumpsuits also cost hundreds of dollars. Mine cost just $17.






























Leaves more money for accessories to change up the look.
























Next time I'll try a belt.






















And my hair all Charlie's Angels glam.



















Would love a neutral jumpsuit too.
























Much less severe than black.
























Felt a little under-dressed for once but incredibly comfortable.



Many of the female concertgoers opted for flowy maxis ala India. Most were rocking big heels and hair and makeup. I GUESS they thought getting wit Mr. Chicken Nugget was a possibility. Tried not to feel bad when a couple of "ladies" in crotch length miniskirts looked at my admittedly pajama-like ensemble with disdain.









Sang India's lyrics in my head: My worth is not determined by the price of my clothes...My momma says a lady ain't what she wears but what she knows...I've learned to love myself unconditionally because I am a queen.











Though I must admit I felt quite vindicated when Estelle came onstage - to sing American Boy with John!!!!! - in, you guessed it, a black jumpsuit.

Polka Dot Tights!

The Scene


Got my grimy paws on polka dot tights...FINALLY. $10 a pair or $26 for 3 pairs at Nordstrom's.




Thanks to my new favorite blogger, The Stylish Wanderer, I am now ready for fall.













The Outfit
Forever 21 eyelet jacket
Givenchy skirt as dress

The Accessories
Dolce and Gabbana stilettos
Forever 21 necklace
Marc Jacobs bag

The Grade
A for Adventurous








The Commentary
Do you ever wake up, raring to go, then remember what you do all day. Instead of leaping out of bed, ready to conquer the day, you shrink back under the covers and wonder: how is THIS my life?

I do. Quite a bit lately.

I wonder how that sparkly ambitious girl became this woman. This woman who doesn't do what she loves. Who watches other people chase their dreams. Who somehow lost along the way. Sigh.



This morning my thoughts were particularly suffocating so I decided I needed armor. To deal with the day, I needed to put together a fabulously fierce outfit.


I knew feeling fashionable and creative and interesting would help me deal with 8 hours that were sure to be none of the above.










So I dug out a delicious skirt that I picked up at a thrift store ages and ages ago.



I love the shape of it. How it falls and drapes. Especially the asymmetrical hemline. But I don't wear it much. Bought it a couple of sizes too big in the waist.
























Today I decided to heck with how I'm supposed to wear it. Figured my day would be alot more interesting if I donned it as a strapless dress.






I used to wear skirts as dresses all the time in college. Admittedly, none were as fabulous as this one.




























None were Givenchy after all.



















I was inspired in part by this spread in the September InStyle Magazine.























Loving the idea of pieces you can wear multiple ways throughout the year.
























It's the ultimate in Recessionista/sustainable chic. Very The Uniform Project.
























Also reminded me of Childhood Flames.
























The impossibly chic 16-year-old that wears thrifted men's shirts as skirts.























She is the one who introduced me to The Swacket.
























Not to be confused with the Slanket, The Swacket is an ingenious piece that can be worn a dozen different ways.

























Adore!


























NEED!


























Also thinking I need more Givenchy in my life.
























The signature asymmetry






and draping.
















The fluidity






that reads both feminine and fierce.














And don't get me started about the jewelry.

























My Forever 21 necklace doesn't quite compare ;)