New FAVORITE website!

Nasty Gal. Literally, everything on the website looks like it was made for me. Granted, it is a bit pricey, for me anyways, so it would definitely be a purchase-one-item-at-a-time deal. Everything seems to be somewhere between $50 and $200.

LOVE.

Update-Schmupdate

Hey guys! I haven't posted much lately except for my last winter fashion trends post. I've been really busy but I haven't forgotten about good ol' MonkeyFab. Summary of the last couple months:

-I went as Robert the Doll for Halloween. I also went as a pin-up sailor girl because my bff wanted me to be something pretty with her (she was Rachel Zoe). We had a great little mini-party at my house--candy, movies, games, etc. You can see pics from that epic event here.
-I have a newfound love for Lady GaGa. I am completely obsessed with her. The video for 'Bad Romance' literally melted my brain it was so good. I am an eternal superfan. I think she's a complete genius. And that VMA performance? AMAZEY.
-I did a couple new YouTube videos. I haven't been posting them on here because the bandwidth gets frigged up. Here is a look I did inspired by GaGa's FLARE cover, and here is a Halloween-y, fall-y tutorial on Pretty Candy Corn Eyes.

So yeah. OH these are my marvelous tuxedo nails I just did tonight:

So keep in touch; as always you can follow me on my Twitter for more frequent and random updates. <333

Favorite Winter Fashion Trends

1. Obviously, BOOTS. Platform boots, stilleto boots, ankle boots, fringed boots, motorcycle boots...I love me a boot. Forever 21's selection has been gorgeous this year, so if you're on a budget check them out. Some of my faves from F21 and Asos:

(Dune Jacquard Zip Strap Platform Boot, $261.63, ASOS; French Connection Sanora Tie Detail Pull On, $261.63, ASOS; Studded Suedette Boots, $29.80, Forever 21; Suedette Ankle Boot, $27.80, Forever 21)

2. Lots of metal hardware, like zippers and studs.

(Studded Elastic Belt, $6.80, Forever 21; Urban Studded Bootie, $26.80, Forever 21; Side Zipper Leatherette Skirt, $17.80, Forever 21)

3. Pleather. Jackets, leggings, vests, shoes...the biker look is so hot right now (Hansel). I always go with pleather because a) I'm a vegetarian and b) it's way cheaper. I just got the most amazing Guess pleather vest at Macy's and I literally live in it.

(KooKai Leather Legging, $244.19, ASOS; Military Faux Leather Jacket, $38.90, Forever 21; Biker Style Vest, $22.80, Forever 21; ASOS ATOMIC Studded Ankle Boot, $130.81, ASOS)

4. TIGHTS! All summer long, I anticipate fall and winter when I can wear all of my fabulous tights. I love tights. I'm a sucker for tights. I think that black tights make anyone's legs look 384279 times better. I'm obsessed with crazy patterned tights and fishnets.

ASOS Heart Sheer Tights, $13.95, ASOS; House of Holland For Pretty Polly The Mock Stockings, $17.44, ASOS; ASOS Silver Glitter Tights, $17.44, ASOS)

5. Glitter, sequins, and metallics! I just came to the realization that when shopping, if I see something that sparkles my gut reaction is to veer toward it. As it should be! As long as you're not overdoing it, sparkles and shine can only make an outfit better. I just got a silver sequin blazer at Marshall's that I can't get enough of.Paul's Boutique ASOS Exclusive Metallic Charlotte Bag, $47.99, ASOS; Costume Dept. Sequin Circles Leggings, $201.08, ASOS; 5.16 Elongated Shoulder Sequin Panel Dress, $347.32, ASOS; By Berman Sequin Party Dress, $96.88, ASOS; Glitter Rose Ring, $3.80, Forever 21)

More to come, loves!

Hallo-chic: 10 Costume Ideas for the Fashionista

Can't decide what to be for Halloween? Here are ten fashionable ideas that don't involve gore or whore. Most of these costumes can be created from items from your own closet, friend's/parent's closet, or Goodwill.

1. KARL LAGERFELD

Who he is: Head designer and creative director for fashion house Chanel. Lagerfeld helms his own label fashion house, as well as the Italian house Fendi.

What you'll need:

-Black aviator-style sunglasses

-Black suit

-White men's button-down shirt

-Skinny black tie

-Black motorcycle gloves

-Black men's shoes

-Either a white colonial-style ponytail wig, or your own hair in a low ponytail and powdered with baby powder or dyed white with temporary costume color.

-A sparkly/interesting belt buckle (optional)

2. COCO CHANELWho she is: One of the most important figures in 20th-century fashion, Coco was a French fashion designer who founded the famous fashion brand, Chanel.

What you'll need:

-Lady-like skirt suit (or, a pencil skirt and feminine blazer)

-Blouse

-Lots of pearl necklaces

-Pearl studs

-Gloves

-Small purse

-Low heels

-Either a short dark brown or black wig, or cover your hair up with a Chanel-looking hat.

3. JEREMY SCOTT

Who he is: An American fashion designer, famous for his kooky and often pop-culture-inspired designs. A favorite of Agyness Deyn, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, and Miss Piggy.

What you'll need:

-A kooky-printed tracksuit or track jacket

-Bright shorts or black jeans

-Bright sporty sneakers

-A brown mullet wig

4. LADY GAGAWho she is: An American pop recording artist famous for her crazy outfits and risque lyrics. She's stated that her music is very influenced by fashion.

What you'll need (everything is optional, there's a million ways you could go with this one):

-Leotard/Hot pants/Shapewear

-Big shoulder pads

-Lightening bolts

-Nude/Black fishnets

-Crazy stilettos

-Motorcycle gloves

-Small round sunglasses or big, futuristic, robot glasses

-Red lipstick

-Lightening bolt on face

-Big fake eyelashes

-A bold lipstick

-A blonde wig with blunt bags (optionally, add a blonde hair bow)

5. RACHEL ZOE

Who she is: A famous celebrity stylist and fashionista with her own popular reality show on Bravo, The Rachel Zoe Project.

What you'll need:

-Bell-bottom jeans, or if you want to wear a dress, a long hippie dress

-Platform Stilettos

-Bohemian shirt

-LOTS of big, chunky accessories

-Huge sunglasses

-Black nail polish

-If you don't have light brown/blonde hair, either a wig or some temporary color. If you do, center-part, curl and tease your hair to look like Rachel's.

6. BRAD GORESKIWho he is: One of Rachel Zoe's assistants and a co-star of The Rachel Zoe Project.

What you'll need:

-A bowtie

-Men's jeans or preppy dress pants (plaid or pinstripe)

-A men's button-down shirt

-A preppy, off-the-wall blazer

-Old-school men's shoes

-Wayfarer-style glasses (you could take the lens out of a pair of sunnies)

-Tie your hair in a ponytail or bun, or get a brown men's wig.

8. TAYLOR JACOBSON

Who she is: One of Rachel Zoe's assistants and a co-star of The Rachel Zoe Project.

What you'll need:

-Black leather jacket

-Black wayfarer-style sunglasses

-Skinny jeans or a funky babydoll dress

-Rocker-chic ankle boots or stilettos

-A big purse

-Black nail polish -Either a blonde wig, or your own hair (optionally temporarily colored) parted far to one side and swooped over one eye. Make sure hair is straight but messy.

8. GWEN STEFANIWho she is: A singer/fashion designer who serves as the lead singer of ska band No Doubt. She also has a solo career as a recording artist.

What you'll need:

-Houndstooth

-Stilletos

-White tank top

-Punk-chic items

-A blonde retro wig, or your own hair styled into a Gwen style.

-Red lipstick

-Red nail polish

-Black liquid liner/False lashes

9. (OLD-SCHOOL) LILY ALLENWho she is: A British pop singer with a quirky style, famous for being controversial and outspoken.

What you'll need:

-Super-girly, retro, 1950's dress

-Old school high-top sneakers

-Big, gold doorknocker earrings

-Chunky gold homegirl necklaces

-A black or dark brown wig with with blunt bangs

-Black liquid liner

10. KATY PERRY Who she is: An American pop singer/songwriter with a kitschy, retro style.

What you'll need:

-Anything with fruit on it

-Playsuit (romper) or retro bathing suit

-Sparkly ballet flats

-Lots of colorful, crazy accessories

-Colorful nails, preferably with some type of nail art

-Either a black retro wig with bangs or your own hair (optionally darkened) styled into a Katy style

-Heart sunglasses

More to come <3

Halloween Tutorial: Edward Scissorhands

New Halloween Tutorial to come: Edward Scissorhands

Soon, kids. Soon. :D

If I were a gay male fashion designer, I'd be Jeremy Scott