And so we begin..

It's been months since my last entry and honestly at some points I just wanted to delete my entire blog. Since my last post in March, so many things have happened and so many lessons were learned that oneday I realized, instead of deleting this blog I would begin again with a new chapter.
My style is also changing. I'm finding myself again and it's interesting to see how much everything changes when you are in a very different (and happy) place in your life.


I bought this overalls st Zara in the beginning of summer. I love the simplicity the entire looks exudes, yet the shoes make it my own. The shoes are a perfect condition satin vintage heel.

boobiesN'jackets

Hi, my name is Sarah and I am addicted to buying jackets. I realize Los Angeles may seem like a ridiculous place to have an abundance of overcoats, but the nights here a little chilly. However, when you want to dress up a plain jean and tee, a jacket is a great addition  that will immediately tie to any outfit together, making you look effortlessly chic [or if you happen to be naked].


The first photo was taken as a test shot, this was my actual outfit of the day. I had a 90s inspired day: my mood dictated baggy Levi's and a gray tank top with a hand knit scarf (courtesy of my grandmother). You will notice I wore my handmade Mala prayer beads throughout the entire shoot. The last few photos don't have any jackets or much of anything but the shoot ended up being natural and beautiful and I wanted to share.


As you may have probably noticed, I love all things vintage. I like to mix and match vintage (in this case jackets) with current trends. This way you can always infuse your own style into any trend without ever looking like anyone else [or if you happen to be naked].

*Boots are Sam Edelman

I hope you enjoy the photos ladies and gentlemen .  .

Floral Prints

One think I've learned is that you can wear anything you got damn please as long as you feel good in it. I love mismatching prints but still saying in the family. It reminds me of the denim on denim look but with more color of course. This could go wrong if the colors are too bright or the pattern on both pieces are too bold. Especially when doing floral like this, it's better to keep the colors breezy and light. I'm wearing my flat boots that I stole from my sister ages ago and both pieces are thrift store finds. Thank ya goodwill—you may smell funny at times but you rock.

Photographer: Ray Guiterez

Run, B, RUN!

"Let it happen again"--Everybody thought she was crazy. 

 

 

 Found this 90's XOXO skirt at the thrift store for 3 bucks and it has the perfect fit that sits on the higher part of my waist which means I can wear all my crop tops. No fashion trend is ever new but its how you style it that make it modern and new. So now instead of going all the way "hipster" thrifting (which I out grew several years ago) I will mix and match vintage pieces with modern styles. Nobody would ever know or believe how much you actually paid for it. Unfortunately,walking into a Goodwill isn't just taking the first thing off the rack and calling it a day, I truly believe finding treasures is a skill that you're either born with or need to be taught by a trained professional such as myself.  I'm planning on doing a post on "How to shop at a thrift shop like a Gangster Kitty".
Till then... I will inspire you to not pay full price and find things in your closet that you've had forever. Even if you think its past season it can be worn in a whole different way to make it fresh and fabulous.

 Photography by Jeff Linett

Jump bitch, jump.

Apparently I'm a few years behind on this but I came across a pair of Cole Haan heels at the second hand store that not only were my exact size but never worn.
When I find a pair of shoes or bag that were this big of a score I immediately feel like I have truly conquered. As I was admiring my purchase I notice "NikeAir" on the bottom of my shoes. My first reaction of course was to be super irritated at the asshole who messed with my shoes.. till I googled.
Back in spring of 2010 Nike and Cole Haan teamed up to make the most comfortable heels ever. The shock absorbency actually made me wanna jump. Jump.

Now this was a brilliant idea.
Retail prices vary from $150-400

My score: $20 :)


Photography by Jeff Linett

Bert Keeter

First [published] article in Chellea Magazine.

written by Sarah Svetlana

editorial by Jeff Linett

 
                                        
I don't have a TV for entertainment, but I do have a Jeff Linett who takes photographs of people on TV, which I think is much better entertainment. 
Bert opened the door with a big smile. Looking into his studio space, filled with racks and racks of gorgeous gowns, dresses, and suits, I immediately became a lifelong Bert Keeter fan. He graciously let me choose anything I wanted from his collection and I got to play model in front of his mirror while he showed me how to tie tulle into a stunning accessory for the black dress I pulled. Quite a humbling and inspiring experience.     
The designer and reality star who appeared on Project Runway Season 9 is a man of taste. A graduate of Parsons, he is a veteran of the fashion industry, working for fashion houses like Holy Harp, Bill Blass, Arnold Scaasi and Halston. His vision, as evidenced in his collections, is one that incorporates classical concepts of beauty—in both color and texture, which rise above the trends, and stand the test of time. His color palette is elegant yet vibrant. I chose three dresses, one blue and two black. Each piece I chose represented his attention to detail and his keen eye for the shape of a woman’s body.
The heavy silk of the blue gown I chose felt like pure luxury against my skin (and made me hum the tune of “Blue Velvet” in my head). Floor length and long sleeved, it was the neckline that defined the beauty of this design. The cut of the neckline was generous, exposing the clavicle and elongating the neck. Surprisingly, I found that it was in the abundance of fabric—in being ensconced, that I felt most sexy. The black dress, on the other hand, was a wonderful interpretation of the LBD (little black dress). Constructed out of two layers, it once again revealed his penchant for feminine and evocative, as opposed to overtly sexy.  While Bert doesn't follow the trends, he allows them to influence his design, but just enough to remain current and very very relevant. I love that I can wear one of his blazers, so elegant and sumptuous, works so well with some jeans and a pair of heels.   
I am so glad to have met Bert, because it gave me the chance to rediscover the beauty of “more”—more detail and more fabric that accents and accentuates, instead of revealing or covering up. Audrey Hepburn lives in all of us; Bert just helps us remember that. 

Blue monday.

who says love doesn't exist in hollywood? 

I recently find myself wearing one of two colors. Red or Blue. Not consciously but I think they have been fitting my moods. The days I feel at my most powerful I am inspired by any shade of red but particularly blood red, Valentino Red. Then, there are days like today when I just was not ready for the week to start and the weekend to end. Here I am, living the healthy life, starting my day off right with a Redbull.

Jeans, Rich and Skinny
Shoes, Gucci 
Top, Vintage
Watch, Michael Kors
Bracelets, Vintage 
Photography by Jeff Linett

Pump, pump it.

                              I feel a sudden urgency to just let go a little bit.

 I’ve been so busy these last few days I have completely forgot to actually breathe.             OK. It’s Friday morning and I am on my last day of a very long but productive week. Between running back and fourth from the valley to Hollywood almost everyday and feeling a bit homeless I find myself with a backseat full of clothes and not having a damn clue where or when I got that jacket but hey, I will totally wear that.  The next two outfit posts will consist of said such clothes.  All my pieces that I own or style usually can be mixed and matched in a way that makes it look like an intentional:

 “I just threw this on, but still feel pretty cool even though I have all of my clothes randomly scattered across los angeles county but nobody needs to know that.”  look.

Boots,Sam Edelman Pants-,Vintage, Horse Riding PantsJacket-,Thrifted (obviously) Clutch,Mystique Sunglasses, Lucky Brand

I never want to feel like I’m wearing someone else’s ad. That isn’t style that is just putting on a pretty color and print.  Make it your own. Seriously.

March is going to be a crazy wild ride for GKR  I have my first articles coming out in Chellea Magazine for the April issue and Fashion Week is just a short few weeks away.

We got a few candid’s of the amazing, talented Gordan Bahn doing my makeup before a shoot. He is absolutely one of the most genuine people I’ve ever met (The rarity of that is in Los Angeles is beyond comprehension). Of course I cannot help but turn into model face because secretly I have no idea how to fake a smile and I probably would’ve worked a lot more and had more friends as a child if I learned that one social behavior. On that note..

Have a great weekend!

Another Facebook page to follow.

Gangster Kitty Rebel is finally on facebook. 

I have been so incredibly busy this last week working on articles and shooting as well as shooting my daily outfit posts I haven't even had the chance to post anything (oh the irony). 
But, I am back and I have many things to share. The upcoming weeks all the way to LA Fashion Week are going to be a big, giant, awesome blur. My vocabulary is at an all time low. I think I used up all my big words for the articles. Shit 
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