what did we accessorize: artifacts by casey

artifact 001 / ring / plug / $200

artifact 002 / ring /socket / $170

artifacts by casey

so today i went into work (nylon) for the first time since i'd come back to ny (which really was only six days ago). and in the morning i really didn't have all that much to do so i was flipping through the latest nylon feb 2010 issue (with the vampire diaries stars on the cover) and came across this really cool jewelery designer. it motivates me to start wearing rings again since i stopped after i realized i kept bashing them up with all the art i was doing.

"I like making things that don't follow the traditional notion of what jewelry is supposed to be," says Brooklyn-based designer Casey Perez of her line, Artifacts by Casey. "People think it has to be precious and luxurious, but if my jewelry makes people stop to think for a moment, then I'm happy." (taken from the nylon article - can be found here)

the top two rings made from a plug and a socket in sterling silver are clearly meant to be bought for a couple, and i think it's a pretty innovative and cute idea. the one below is just fun. i would wear any of the three (now if only there wasn't that zero at the end of those prices...)

artifact 003 / ring / jaws / $140

what did we almost buy: kobraa blk snk flats

so i made a promise of sorts to myself on august 18th on the plane from hong kong to new york. now i'm not sure whether i made it because i was:
a) severely lacking sleep
b) had just read a book with a section about money matters and how to spend wisely and for God
c) completely shopped out from hong kong
d) mildly delusional
(and as always)
e) all of the above

it goes like this (i even wrote it down):
"i will not buy any articles of clothing for myself until 2010."

and now that i've written and published this on the web. it's out there. i'm accountable. to everyone in theory....

here are the shoes i almost almost almost bought today! $50 USD at steve madden plus 25% off so would have been (and still are) around $38 USD. (they're really called kobraa black snake.)

what did we purchase: UNIQLO

above image of top i did not purchase (but am still thinking about) HKD $99 (USD $12.75)

what did we try on: UNIQLO
SAAAAALLLEEESSS

(JULY 28)

what i did buy: keith haring blue/black/grey striped pocket tee HKD $39!! (USD $5)

another top / dress i bought for HKD $39 (USD $5) which is definitely definitely worth it. i love hk sales : ) the zipper tag says "ZIP" do not have a photo of me trying it on since i tried an L and bought an M....

what did we purchase (and not): H+M

things i wanted to purchase and didn't: white and grey striped tank dress
things i did not ever dream existed: pink tutu dress for grown women


things i tried on and liked but didn't purchase: light grey button up tank top that almost but did not fit quite right (HKD $100 50% off $200; USD $12.9 50% off $25.8)



things i tried on just for kicks: light grey full length baggy jumpsuit (HKD $200 i believe; USD $25.8)



things i tried on AND purchased: light beige grey button up loose super soft tank top worn either buttoned or as vest (HKD $50 50% off $100; USD $6.45 50% off $12.9)
also things my good friend jeanie tried on and purchased and modeled: turquoise button up sweater and black dressy tank top with shelled design on breast



things i love and bought: a wonderful very large beige canvas bag with shoulder straps and longer strap and a purchase that i returned to the store for (HKD $150 50% off $300; USD $19 50% off $38)



we are getting very good at this blurry photo business

what did we purchase: CUBE earphones

audio-technica inner ear headphones - CUBE
five days old. replacing three year old ipod earphones.
$88 HKD - ($11 USD) mong kok computer center