Looks by Larissa: Leather and Stripes

With winter fading and a rare sunny day irresistibly beckoning, my friend Nick and I ventured out to vintage clothing destination Hawthorne Street in Portland, browsing various vintage shops, sipping mochas, chatting about school, and admiring everything from inspiring outfits to cute dogs out for walks with their owners. The sun-filled day inspired me to throw some color into my wardrobe, so I wore this great multi-colored vintage button down that I picked up at one of the many vintage stores along Haight Street in San Francisco.

I could not resist paring it with my Steve Madden leather jacket, which I purchased at Nordstrom. What makes this jacket special is the simple, basic design that creates a subtle feminine quality. I was excited to rock my chunky Dolce Vita ankle boots, which are simple but have a bit of an edge with their buckle detail. I often pair the jacket and boots together; it makes an outfit classy and simultaneously edgy.

Text and Image Larissa Board

Looks by Vanessa: First Look

It's Monday, so that means I'm posting looks today! These last few weeks have been crazy — and this cold weather isn't helping. On the other hand, I've got to say, I just love autumn. It's definitely my favorite season of the year.

For these photos, I'm wearing a very comfortable, casual outfit. The pants and glasses are vintage (I'm a big vintage clothing fan, and these pieces are perfect for me), the blouse is from H&M, the belt is Stradivarius, and the heels are, of course, Jeffrey Campbell. To give this look an edge, I would combine it with a black leather jacket.

Have a lovely week!

Love, V

Get an up-close view of my look after the jump...

Looks by Vanessa: Hello!

Hey guys! I'm so excited to start blogging for CHAOS. First of all, I need to introduce myself. My name is Vanessa, and two years ago, I started a blog called Pure Lovers. Many people have asked why I created a fashion blog in the first place. I have many reasons behind that decision, but the main reason is that I used to spend most of my time reading fashion magazines, like Vogue, or visiting street style sites. So, I wanted to create a place where I could share everything that inspires me. Fashion is my love, addiction and passion.

I believe that fashion is a way of expressing ourselves — creating our own kind of art that we show to the whole world. We have the freedom to be whoever we want to be, and to wear whatever we want to wear. We need to be fearless and trust our tastes. 

When it comes to defining my style in one word, it's really hard; it's almost impossible because my style is a combination of so many different styles, which I adjust to my personality. I love playing with different pieces to create my own look. From now on, I will be sharing my looks with all of you, every Monday! 

This will be such a fun experience, and I really hope you'll like it. Have a great week!
Love, V

Text and Images Vanessa Santos

Lady GaGa Inspired By Thing 1's Color Scheme.. You Decide

Lady GaGa has been sporting teal hair for a while now. But, throw in a furry red coat and she looks like something out of a Dr. Seuss book. MTV's Mary H.K. Choi thinks this look is Marilyn Monroe plus The Cat in the Hat's Thing 1.