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#WCW: Elizabeth

Dear Pussycats, I'm sorry I've been MIA lately. I have one of those awful, head-feels-like-it's-gonna-explode, throat-feels-like-sandpaper, it-hurts-to-sneeze type colds and finals are coming up; to say I've been a hotmess is an understatement. HOWEVER, I won't stop bringing you my bby girl of the week, aka my #wcw. Now this weeks' #wcw is a very dear friend of mine. We met up for the first time during my amazing trip to New York last October, click here, and her curly hair and coven-like attire made me fall in friendship-love HARD. My love for this lioness has grown deeper every time I read something this girl writes, whether it's for SadGirlsGuide, NYU local, Dailysass (click here and here) or just her twitter, she makes me laugh, cry, and want to wear glitter-eyeliner. So without further ado, Elizabeth.

CH: *Joan Rivers Voice* Who are you wearing?: ER: Dress and sweater from Free People, socks are Kate Spade and Frye Boots. CH: What made you start writing? ER: I actually started writing entirely out of spite because I'm a total brat. It's kind of embarrassing, buuut when I was in high school my little sister won national poetry awards at age 13 and I was soooo jealous that she was good at something so beautiful. I was kind of vocal about it because my brother had started to gain a lot of traction with his photography career and I was all like "I'm 15 and I'm not goot at anything I suck bla bla bla." My mom caught on and gave me a moleskin notebook with a note about how instead of obsessing over Hemingway's work I try to create something of my own. The moleskin was left in plastic packaging for a few months until one day when I just needed to write. After that I consistently 'journaled' and was on tumblr a lot and that led me to start a blog in 2012. I used that blog for a while and experimented with writing and playlists until the content got me opportunities to write for college-affiliated sites and other up and coming sites. I've gone through phases working with certain people, and now I have amazing positions at two great blogs. (Also, that personal blog has a new URL so no one can find it, but it still gets ~5 hits a day so if you know my blogspot, I am coming for you.)

CH: What are your spring style inspirations? ER: I never have a consistent way of dressing myself, especially in the warmer weather because there's so much freedom. Moving back to Manhattan has gotten me to be a little more experimental with my style and I've been having a lot of fun with it. This spring my style is inspired by Mac Demarco's toddler skater look, Jigglypuff for being cute, pink and soft, Ophelia (The painting by Sir john Everett Millais -- she looks like a faerie nymph despite being dead and all), and Meredith Graves' (singer of Perfect Pussy) bad-ass personality. CH: Best concert you've been too? ER: Ugh, this is the worst question - It's so hard!! I've been to so many amazing concerts so currently it's a tie between Kanye West at Governor's Ball 2013, Arctic Monkeys at Webster Hall this past September and Miley Cyrus' Bangerz Tour a few weeks ago! Basically, I'm a 13-year-old girl. Still.

CH: Favorite Member of One Direction? ER: Zayn is a beautiful angel man-child, but tbh once a Harry girl, Always a Harry Girl, (Ew, I actually wrote this I'm so sorry.) CH: Who is your #wcw? ER: My woman crush wednesday is Ilana Glazer of Broad City. I would to sum up all of the reasons why she is the funniest and most lovable lady, but all you really need is to watch her most recent segment of Chronic Gamer Girl. (Also she's an NYU alum ayyyye) CH: Where can we find you? ER: You can find me in Club Bobst lurking the Sad Girls Guide wordpress, deleting emails from my spinning studio while grooving to Ryan Hemsworth and self diagnosing myself on webMD (apparently I'm dying, who knew). But like, you probably meant social media so: Twitter: @elizabethhhnnh Instagram: @b4throom4rt (my instagram game is hella crusty, but in a good way) Tumblr: arterioles.tumblr.com

CH: How do you keep it sassy? 

ER: I keep it sassy with curls and glitter makeup and way too many foul words!! Also by dancing a lot and surrounding myself with the sassiest and smartest ladies of em all!!

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And there you have it,

my #1 bbyluv of the week

go send her some love

and please keep it sassy,

xoxox

Sasssquatch

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Music Monday: "Problem" Ariana Grande ft. Iggy Azalea

OMG. For today's music monday, I'm bringing you the latest slap, "Problem" by Ariana Grande ft. Iggy Azalea. This song is such a slap. It's kind of like a girl-powered, nonshitty version of Macklemore's "Thrift Shop" with an extra dollop of sass. Now I know I've talked about my love for Iggy before click here, but I've yet to go into my love for Ariana Grande. With vocal chops comparable to Mariah Carey, and an entire wardrobe filled of cupcake style dresses, Ariana Grande has brought cutesy back, hard. While I've been a fan of her's for awhile now, seeing her career blossom over the past few years has given me not only music to car-eoke too, but also has given me the satisfaction to say "I told you so" to every Grande-fan out there, because I CALLED IT FIRST! I should've assumed this pairing would lead to musical eurphoria, but even I could've guessed it would be this great. So, pussycats, I hope this jam starts your week off on a great foot. Put your hair in a pony tail, wear some pink lipstick and walk with a bounce in your step, life aint that bad, you are amazing, and if this song doesn't make you feel that way I recommend xanax, because this is basically the musical equivalent (and no, I'm not condoning prescription drug abuse, just abuse of the repeat button on this song). Have a great day, and please keep it sassy, xoxox Sasssquatch

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I Put the "Ohhhh" in "OOTD"

PUSSYCATS I'M BACK!

You can see my face/outfits again! As I've expressed previously I exhausted what felt like all my wardrobe options after I quite my retail job. I began a job that didn't care what I wore and I just felt "meh" about #ootd's. Jhune and I have opposite schedules and I was just over it. 

HOWEVER, I got a new 50 mm lens and I've been totally inspired again, yay! 

Outfit Details: Jacket: NastyGal / Dress: Mink Pink / Leggings: Topshop / Flats: Chatelles Paris /  Clutch: Alexa Chung for Madewell / Earrings: Gifted from my Sister 

MinkPink Day Dresses · Versace Cocktail Dresses · Romwe Dresses

Tip of the day: Don't overplan your weekends, you must make time to relax and detox. I recommend a day of watching Drop Dead Diva while cuddling a very cute animal whether it be stuffed or breathing or taxidermied!

Have a great day and please keep it sassy, xoxox Sasssquatch

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#WCW: Amanda

Happy Wednesday Pussycats, (and no I will never refer to it as "hump day")

For my #wcw for this specific wednesday, I have a good ole internet pal of mine. When I say "ole" I mean pretty damn "ole." The first Amanda sitting on my blog dates all the way back to January 2011, when I mention my amazing penpal and the ring she gave me (click here also check out my long hair oh my gawwwwd). 

We've been chatting on the interwebs for a long time now and we still have yet to meet! But that doesn't stop my love and admiration for her work. She's a reoccurring guest photographer click: here, here, here, and here. And in addition to her hair growing significantly longer since we first connected through flickr 3 years ago, her talent as a photographer and her current portfolio has gotten better and bigger everytime I checked back with her!  

So without further ado, my boo, AMANDA.

CH: Who are you wearing?AA: I'm wearing goodies given to me by some amazing people! I bartered the blue overalls and the jellies are from a company called Jelly Beans (@areyoujealy) CH: How long have you been taking photos?AA: I have been taking photos ever since I could insert a floppy disk into a camera. lol but I've been incorportating fashion into my photographs since high school which was mostly experimenting and shooting film on adventures with the buds.  

CH: What are your spring style inspirations?  AA: My inspo definitely consists of breaking the rules of "fashion" aka wearing shirts appropriately as dresses, my three pairs of jellies and any excuse to show some side boob! CH: Any upcoming projects we should know about? AA: I am in the midst of planning a short film which would include stop motion! Also anticipating more underwater explorations with my new housing unit for my DSLR.   CH: Whats your favorite camera you own? AA: It's gonna be the Canon 10D which fits perfectly into my Ikelite underwater housing unit. I've been pushing the limits on what objects I can get away with throwing in the pool. For example, a mirror is a bad, bad idea. CH: Who is your #wcw? AA: My WCW is Elisabeth Kodesh-Carhart also a fellow photographer who has award winning style and talks in ALL CAPS WHICH I LOVE (@elisabethkokesh) CH: Where can we find you? AA: Find me:

ARTBARF.4ormat.com

thatartjustbarfed.tumblr.com

facebook.com/thatartjustbarfed

instagram: @adamandaa

twitter: @ARTBARF

CH: How do you keep it sassy? AA: I keep it SA$$Y by drinking 40's as often as I can, I keep it SASSY by saying, "it's okay to eat carbs." I keep it sassy by the tongue ring, duh. I keep it sassy by BEIN FRIENDS WITH THE SASSIEST OF THEM ALL.

Oh man, she is a girl after my own heart, Especially that last answer.

Be sure to check out her links, have a great day and please keep it sassy,

xoxoxoxo

Sasssquatch

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Betsey Johnson + Urban Outfitters

As many of you long-time readers may know, I used to work at the Betsey Johnson boutique, here, in Honolulu. At age 18, I was working in an pink palace, selling prom dresses, heels and the cutest accessories to customers from all over the world (a good majority from Japan), and I was helping make these individuals' fashion dreams come true, that's seriously one of the best feelings in the entire world! Without rehashing the sob-story, the company filed for bankruptcy in 2012 after I'd been working there for almost a full year. I was devastated, and while the tried to stay afloat with their online store, nothing has struck me like when I would see the clothes in person, at my store. UNTIL, Betsey did a collaboration collection with Urban Outfitters. My heart stopped. EVERYTHING IS SO CUTE, I want this to be my summer in New York city wardrobe from head to toe. With a price range between $89- $350, I'm sure you'll be able to find the perfect summer dress! And hey, didn't you just get your tax return? Without further ado, here is the collection.

Fiona Floral Chiffon dress $89 here

Juliana Rose Maxi dress $129 here

Niki Hook + Eye dress $99 here

Tori pink slip $99 here

Courtney dress $89 here

Alice Flutter midi dress $99 here

Becca Strapless $350 here

Katie Jane lace trim slip dress $99 here

I love this collection because it reminds me of the old Betsey. Before I worked there, I was an avid Betsey shopper. Spending some of my first pay-checks ever there.

Betsey Johnson Earrings · Betsey Johnson Sunglasses · Betsey Johnson Necklaces

Betsey has always been my favorite designer, and this collection just reminds me of hazy summer days and makes me want to do a cartwheel down a runway. Betsey Johnson dresses are for the sweetheart who isn't always sweet, and that's why I've always and will always be a Betsey girl. (above is a collection of some of my favorite Betsey accessories <3 enjoy) Have a great day and please keep it sassy, xoxoxo Sasssquatch

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Music Monday: Cassie Steele

MMMMMMMMMMM, It's Monday. While you may be rolling your eyes at the homework that forgot to magically do itself, or your nursing your 420-induced, weed brownie, Cheech and Chong, marathon hangover, I've got the pick me up that you just may need. We aren't talking Island Sweet Skunk or anything of the mary-jane variety, we are talking about another sweet thang that comes from Canada, and her name is Cassie Steele. You may or may not recognize this babe as the one and only, Manny Santos, from Degrassi: The Next Generation. She was a series regular on the show for nine seasons, starring alongside the unknown actor turned rapper, Aubrey Graham, aka Drake, aka Drizzy Drake, you might've heard of him. On the show, she became famous for: getting in cat fights, asking people "what's [their] damage," and of course, for famously wearing a thong outside her jeans. And unbeknownst to many fans, and mainstream America, this girl can sing.

And while we gathered from Degrassi that this good girl could go bad, In her latest single "Mad," we see this girl go BAAAAAAD. Cassie sounds like if Lana Del Rey and Beth Ditto were pissed-off Lesbian Lovers in a Thelma & Louise-esque, top-down convertible type standoff. This song is raw, this song is sexy and this song kicks major ass and frankly I think you just need to hear it for yourself. I'm not sure if I'm more shocked by the fact that this is Manny from Degrassi singing, or the fact that it's just so good, but either way I'm impressed and I think you'll be too. Be sure to check out her recent EP titled Shifty which is available on iTunes and Spotify. I hope this song makes your monday a lil more badass. Have a great day and please keep it sassy, xoxoxo Sasssquatch 

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An Open Letter to MANBUNS / Guest Writer: Manjari Fergusson

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Dear manbuns, 

You amaze me.

I frequently find myself stopped in the middle of the sidewalk, open-mouthed, staring in wonder at the beauty of your existence.

Ok maybe my mouth isn’t open, but still. Your exquisite presence in my life often sends me into daydreams and gives me inappropriate thoughts while I’m on my way to class; luckily for me, my campus is full of them.

Many of my friends will vouch for the snapchats I send them of your random owners, from “stealthy” angles…but you’re always the star. (Particularly when the head that you inhabit belongs to the bodies of Nordic gods.)

Also, can I just note, the hashtag #manbuns on instagram is really, really great?

While there is something almost feminine about these creations, and they often show up on the prettiest of men, they are ultimately one of the biggest turn ons. Hello, Thor anyone? There’s arguably no one more “manly” than Chris Hemsworth, yet he rocks that manbuns like there’s no tomorrow. If I could personally thank him, I would.

There are different types of these amazing creations that must come from the mercy of the hair gods.  I will list a few:

1) Big, messy, i-don’t-give-a-fuck buns that are planted directly on top of the frontal bone. This usually means there is an excessive amount of hair when let down that may or may not be longer than mine, and you’ll find no complaints here. See: that one guy who won that Golden Globe for something (Alex Ebert).

2) Small little cotton ball manbuns that are usually centered at the back of the head, often associated with guys who are trying to find themselves and are growing their hair out. See: Shia Labeouf’s dalliance with the trend, just take out the caveman beard.

3) Hipster buns that rest at the nape of the neck and usually look slightly shiny and or greasy from the excessive use of hair products. See: Orlando Bloom’s brief affair with said bun.

4) The “pony buns” made popular by Jared Leto, (who deserves his own open letter).  This is when there is a bun with extra hair hanging out the bottom, like a tail. Jared’s manbun is the 8th wonder of the world.

5) The manbun that’s accompanied by scruff and sideburns—faces that will give you a rash. See: musicians in leather jackets making love to their guitars.

6) Beautiful, healthy, long, soft, (the one I’m imagining right now is blonde) bigbuns that go slightly-higher-than-center-yet-lower-than-the-middle-of-the-head. For an example, see the dude who I often pass on my way out of Spanish class.

7) And of course there are the hippie buns that go on heads that are unwashed and probably smelly, with some tendrils escaped and falling in front of their face. You’ll find these ones on surfer dudes and skateboarders (sometimes one and the same).

Ok, I’ve definitely revealed too much about myself,  #sorrynotsorry. I don’t discriminate; I love manbuns in all their shapes and sizes. Come at me!

xoxo,

Manjari

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Manjari Fergusson is one of my dearest friends and journalism classmates also known as one of the "jbitches." She has the softest hair, and the biggest adoration for Manbuns and The Red Hot Chilli Peppers, that I ever did see. We love drinking iced coffee and freaking out about our futures, and we often do that every time we see each other. We're really creepy on the internet and we have are constantly talking about pop culture, we are basically the Kelly Kapor's of our class. She is gonna be a really big music writer some day feel free to follow her on twitter @ManjariDF and instagram @lavendarblonde ALSO WHY HAVE I NEVER CALLED HER "FERGIE" BEFORE!?!? Have a great saturday pussycats, and please keep it sassy, xoxoxox Sasssquatch

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TBT: Jojo

If you knew what was up in 2004, then you knew all about my girl Jojo. Singer, actress and lip gloss connoisseur, Joanna Levesque aka "Jojo," was everyones favorite fun-sized homegirl. Her hit single "Leave (Get Out)" was not only the most played song on my ipod mini (not nano) but it also happened to make her the youngest solo artist to have a number 1 song at just 13 years old. Also known for her hit "Too Little Too Late" and her staring role in one of my favorite movies of all time Aquamarine, Jojo was the bomb and is STILL the bomb.

Driving home from school the other day I thought to myself "what happened to my dear pal Jojo, with her cool kicks and most adorable cheekbones?" so I did a bit of research From what I gathered from wikipedia, she was cruisin, doing her thang, making an album after her 2006 album The High Road. She released a few singles and was working on new material. Then recession hi a lot of different artists hard, getting dropped from labels left and right, Jojo got sent to musical purgatory, thus suing her label, Da Family Entertainment. She sought $500,000 in damages, getting dropped from her label and then joined Blackground records. She showed up here and there, in the music scene but was virtually hiding from the major spotlight. She remixed T-Pain and Drake, then there was more label drama and some touring here and there. Then her 2012 EP Agape.

Then on June 30, 2013 Jojo filed lawsuits against her former labels Da Family Entertainment and Blackground records for "irreparable damages to her career." After a long settlement and a ton of bullshit that this poor girl had to go through, as of January 2014 she has signed a new contract with Atlantic records. On Valentines day of this year she released an EP called #LoveJo and she recently performed at SXSW. From what I gathered from her instagram @translucentbrownsugar she loves: Truman Capote, nail art, her homegirls, her homeboys, puppies, joke t-shirts, fun socks, bold lips, and internet memes. What a total dream babe! Jojo, I missed you so very much! This is a #tbt, so, I very much recommend you walk down the metaphorical lockered hallways of memories by listening to her old jams. I do also recommend giving her new EP a listen, I VERY much like it, and if you were a true fan back in the day you better show her your love. She is too special and amazing to be forgotten so quickly! #JOJO4EVA Have a great day, and please keep it sassy, xoxoxox Sasssquatch

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#WCW: Annisa

Oh internet friends, do I have another treat for you or what! I have this very sweet friend, who doubles as a baby doll, and I not only want to shrink her down to hot pocket size and keep her in my pocket forever, but I also love the work she does. You may or may not remember her work on this blog itself here! I'm talking about today's #wcw Annisa, aka my sweet baby love. I've been friends with this lovely for awhile now, we met on tumblr and the rest was history. SO, without further ado, ANNISA!

CH: *Joan Rivers voice* Who are you wearing?

AA: Cardigan: Zara / Cat Shirt: some brand from Target / Maxi Skirt: Thrifted / Scarf: Urban Outfitters / Shoes: Hush Puppies.....hahahah (thrifted) / Hat: Goorin Brothers (thrifted)

CH: What are your spring style inspirations?

AA: The color wheel! Mostly primary colors, I've been loving the whole red, blue and yellow palette. With additions of their complimentary colors every once in a while (also Seattle people play a big part inspiring my wardrobe).

CH: Favorite Wes Anderson movie?

AA: You're putting pressure on me with this question ahhaha. I love all of his movies but his new movie The Grand Budapest Hotel, has a special place in my heart -- I've seen it 4 times already since the movie came out. I personally feel his newest movie really shows his artistry at his finest, and it feels very mature to me in some ways. I also really like the great group of cast and characters, its a really huge cast but even the smallest role is memorable. The quirky and dark yet funny storyline with enchanting pink-purple scheme is just lovely. Wes just keeps growing as a better filmmaker slowly by each of his movies <3

CH: Best place you've traveled so far?

AA: Oh boy, it's hard to choose but most definitely Japan. I've been in love with Japan and Japanese culture--from food to everything pretty much--since grade 3 or 4ish? There's something magical about Japan, especially if you get out of the city or go to their shrines! They have their own color scheme in that country, and the people are friendly. 

CH: Who is your #wcw

AA: My #wcw is Zooey Deschanel! She's so adorbs, she's very quirky, cute and her voice is just adorable--I want to rock my bangs just like her.

Plus Ms. Dailysass <3

CH: Where can we find you?

AA: Seattle, if you want to meet me in person hahaha. Other than that, feel free to find me on my

tumblr: illume-dusk.tumblr.com

youtube: youtube.com/anissaamalia

vimeo: vimeo.com/anissaamalia

instagram: @annisamalia

*sorry if it gets confusing between the double N or double S, a bit of a long story

CH: How do you keep it sassy?

AA: Confidence and self-respect! And just be yourself really. Doing things that I love keep my sassy too or bake pretty cakes and desserts, if that counts + red lipstick

Well I hope this cupcake cheered your day up as much as she did mine! I hope you check out her links, check out The Grand Budapest Hotel, have a great day, and please keep it sassy, xoxoxo Sasssquatch

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Moon Man Playlist.

Whether you tried to witness the lunar eclipse, you recently watched the MTV movie awards, you have an affinity for astronaut ice cream or you witnessed that huge astronaut man at Coachella, THIS PLAYLIST IS FOR YOU.

Moon Man Playlist by The Daily Sass on Grooveshark

I hope you enjoy this playlist on your pursuit to the moon, on the moon or over the moon. Have a great day and please keep it sassy, xoxox Sasssquatch

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Coachella Fashion: the good, the bad and the mostly racist

Photo Credit: Chris Pizello 

We are one weekend into one of the most hippie-dippy pseudo-Woodstock music festivals of our time otherwise known as Coachella. I know it is publicized very little, barely anyone worth talking attends and the performers are all no-names.  You might be wondering "What are you even talking about Sasssquatch?" But I'm here to explain it all to you, most specifically the fashion of this non-important social gathering.

There are many occasions for our generation to dress up inappropriately and vaguely racist; school functions, Halloween, dentist appointments,or any major holiday. But none of them take the cake like Coachella. 

"Let me get this straight," you're wondering to yourself, "at this massive music festival it's okay to wear whatever you want?!" and the answer is ABSOLUTELY not, but famous people do it anyway, in an ignorant parade of appropriated religious symbols and headdresses, accompanied by beer goggles and body paint, the attendees of Coachella offend just about every single minority possible in one face-paint stroke.  

Now I'm 100% for self expression and wearing whatever the fuck you want, but when it comes to appropriating other cultures, I gotta put my foot down. Under the umbrella of the assumed "anything you want" dress code, the running theme is "bohemia" which is fitting with the "I don't give a fuck, I'm young and free" attitude of the event itself. However many famous people cross lines decked out in appropriated garb without even giving it a second thought. The three biggest offenses at this event are: Bindi's from Indian/Desi culture, Kimonos from Japanese culture, and anything derived from any of the Native American cultures whether that be headdresses, fringed items or face paint. 

Exhibit A) Kendall* Jenner

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With her huge hooped nose ring connected to earring and her tupac inspired bandana many wondered "appropriation?" And while I'm not desi and cannot speak for the entire community, I believe that this type of jewelry is used in many hindu weddings, I'm guessing she's not hindu, thus this accessory is NOT okay. However that hasn't stopped the media from going crazy over it, derailing the conversation and only getting the white perspective on this. So, if you are Desi or have a proper opinion on it, leave it below in the comments, I'm gonna take your word for it. 

Exhibit B) Selena Gomez and her favorite bindis

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ughhh racist, racist, racist. This is particularly annoying because this isnt the first time Selena Gomez and done this, and she has definetly recieved backlash and formal complaints by people in the hindu community YET, she does nothing. Ughhh Selena! If you have any questions about the appropriation of the bindi I wrote an article here, and you should really check out the tumblr youarenotdesi.tumblr.com Also may I add that she is NOT the only perpetrator, and it's extremely important that we start publicly shaming those who appropriate such cultures and not praise them *cough* Vanessa Hudgens *cough* Kylie Jenner *cough* like half of the people there. 

Exhibit C) Ionna Gika and her Kimono

Okay so apparently this photo was taken at sxsw HOWEVER it stresses something extremely important. The appropriation of the Kimono. Now I don't think yall understand, I'm from Honolulu, I grew up in a Asian-Pacific culture with a huge influence from Japan. I, of all people adore Kimonos, however, wearing them, especially such as this one, that is literally in true traditional style, is problematic, no matter how pretty they are. 

Exhibit D) Random Attendees* appropriating Native American head-dresses

Ughhhh *face palm* come on guys, do you not understand how your dinky plastic "native American headdress" is actually really offensive and makes you look like a fucking idiot? White people sometime KILL ME, like really guys? Lets just pretend to be Pochantous and completely forget about manifest destiny or the massive genocide that wiped out hundreds of thousands of Native American people, in the country that was theres first. Lets just forget about the hundreds of years of suffering, torment and racism because we are at a music festival and feathers are "so cute!" UGHH WHYYYY

Now that we're all good and angry, let's calm down and I'll show you some of the fashion I absolutely adored.

Exhibit A) Lana Del Rey Hawaiiana-Dream

While not completely innocent of cultural appropriation in her day, Lana Del Rey looks absolutely darling in this vintage Hawaiiana orange and pink shift dress. She is just so perf. 

Exhibit B) Pom Pom Dream Random Attendee 

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I have no clue who this is, I found this image on LA Weekly's Coachella fashion recap photo by Collin Young-Wolff. I don't know her name, but I want to have a picnic with her, or chase an ice cream truck down the street with her. She is a dream and manages to look like a sexy Strawberry Shortcake, all while not being racist at all, YAY.

Exhibit C) THREE IS THE ULTIMATE COMPANY

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My three favorite homegirls (okay and one boy from left to right): Julian Casablancas, Kesha, and my bby Danielle Haim. Just cruising. Three of my favorite musicians, just cruising. I literally can't with these people. 

Exhibit D) Lizzy Plapinger from MS MR

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You guys know how not cool I am. I didn't even know who this was or who her band was, but let me just say, this bae looks awesome and based on this photo by Chris Pizello alone, I will look up this music and probably be obsessed. 

Exhibit E) Dianna Agron in her 60's shift 

I'm sorry but she is too precious, AND she DJ's? I'm absolutely dead right now, and I'm not being hyperbolic. I normally don't even think about this B and all of a sudden I'm in love with her? Oh man, these feelings!?!Exhibit F) Katy Perry + Posse 

Now Katy Perry is also a huge appropriation offender, and I usually don't condone her wardrobe choices or her behavior, HOWEVER, she and her posse matched. YALL KNOW HOW MUCH I LOVE MATCHING THINGS, two thumbs up from me! They look like the girlband of my DREAMS.Exhibit G) Jesus aka Jared Leto

You know how many people have that theory that Elvis and Tupac are chillin in Cuba, well lets throw Jesus into that scenario and you've got Jared Leto's Coachella look.    

Exhibit Queen) BEYONCE

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Need I say anymore? She is perfect, this outfit is perfect, I hate to be one of those ridiculous Beyonce worshipers but I so totally am, yes Beyonce, Yes. 

And that about wraps it up for now. I will be adding more dreamy outfits as I see fit.

Have a great day pussycats,

please keep it sassy,

xoxoxox Sasssquatch

*corrected the term "bitches" to "attendees" because using such colorful misogynistic* language when talking about racism is not only hypocritical but woman-hating and objectifying. I very much apologize for my language. 

ALSO P.S. HOW AMAZING IS THIS FAN

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RIP Peaches Geldof

Peaches Geldof, a writer, mother, it- girl and model passed away yesterday. She introduced me to Elliott Smith, and coloring the ends of my hair, and she was constantly in my "inspiration" folder saved on the desktop of my computer. I didn't know much about her, or her personal life, however with her blurbs in Nylon magazine she taught me how to write with character and personality. You will be greatly missed.

A Fond Farewell by Elliott Smith on Grooveshark 

So In true Peaches fashion, listen to this Elliott Smith track, eat some peach pie and write about shit you adore, cause thats what she always reminds me of xoxo Sasssquatch 

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Bisous Bisous!

Well hello there Pussycats,

I know it feels like forever since I've done an #ootd, but that's mostly because, as I mentioned previously, I'm broke, I'm not buying clothes and frankly I don't have much to show you. 

HOWEVER, I'd very much like to share this simple #ootd featuring my long awaited Meadham Kirchhoff for Topshop clothing! Photos shot by the very talented Merrick Daligdig. 

Meadham Kirchhoff Day Dresses · Topshop Sweats & Hoodies · Topshop Clothing

I hope you guys are having a lovely Aloha Freitag! May you have a lovely weekend full of white wine spritzers and mini golf! Also wear Red Lipstick, don't worry about it, just do it xoxox Sasssquatch

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#Girlboss: Ceedling!

Blogger/Youtuber/Hair Color Aficionado Celia aka Ceedling on these here internet parts, is not only widely reblogged for not only the spectacular hair on her head, but what's also inside her brain and her compassionate mochi-heart. She's a self-proclaimed "22-year-old feminist cat lady with a philosophy degree," and she was kind enough to have a virtual chat with me to talk feminism, internet notoriety and morning routines *prepare to fangirl HARD*

CH: How did your internet presence begin? CE: It began on Myspace!! My username was Celia666... as embarrassing as it all is in retrospect, I am pretty glad I experienced myspace in the height of it's popularity because it changed the way I used the internet - I made friends through it, started taking selfies... CH: Is it weird seeing photos of yourself with hundreds of thousands of notes? CE: It's super weird. It doesn't affect the way I look at myself in the mirror at all, it's just a funny thing to come across on the internet...I'm just floating around in there! CH: When did you first decide to dye your hair? CE: If I remember correctly, I dyed my hair the first time in grade 9 - I got hot pink chunks. Needless to say it was not a good look, but I think it's always been something I saw as an extension of my appearance. I love color, I love evolving the way I look, and dying my hair has long been a part of that. I didn't start really dying it till university, probably because high school did a number on my self-esteem and I needed time to become okay with having a look that demands attention. CH: How do you deal with strangers constantly asking about your hair? CE: I don't mind at all. It almost always comes from a good place; curiosity or fascination. I do get a lof of questions about how it must be ~so damaged~ which is a tad annoying because I wouldn't go up to an unnaturally blonde person and say "WOW you're hair must be breaking off from all that lightening!!" If it ain't on your head, don't worry about it!

CH: What was your introduction into feminism? CE: It was a combination of a few things. My mom is a feminist, she was more active in the 80's, but she's definitely instilled a lot of my beliefs growing up. I only started identifying as a feminist in first year university after joining tumblr, and taking a sociology class that addressed some feminist ideas. I was just starting to really think for myself in a way I never really did in high school, and that allowed me to find a lot of comfort in feminism - and reasons to work against structures of oppression. CH: Who are some of your feminist icons? CE:  Bell Hooks, Audre Lorde, Martha Nussbaum, Angela Davis, there are many more, including some outspoken feminist professors I've had in university and some inspiring humans I've met through tumblr!! CH: Is it weird thinking that for many of us gals on the internet, you are one of our feminist idols?

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CE: It's very weird!! I am incredibly flattered, but I'm also flawed, and privileged and can only give so much perspective into feminism - as long as those who learn from my also learn from others, I am happy to be part of the process! Truly Happy. CH: Do you find identifying as a feminist online to be difficult with many people in the community being very hypercritical? CE: Yeah, it is hard, especially because everything that one posts online is there forever basically. I've said and done shitty and problematic things in my past. Being held accountable for these things is important, but there is something unique to the internet that it can hold on to the past (good or bad) for so long. I think it's ultimately a good thing, because we all grow and can learn from our own mistakes even years later. CH: Many of your fans are young, what would you say to your 15-year-old self? CE: I would tell myself to stop trying to impress other people, to worry about becoming a good person instead of a cool one. I'd say that almost everything you're worried about now will not matter in a year, but the worrying itself will not go away. That's okay. Oh, and don't do anything you're not comfortable doing. Really, it's okay to say no without explanation. CH: What would you say to someone who wants to give the middle finger to patriarchy by not shaving, but is still scared of what society and their peers will say? CE: I'd tell them to look at their body as both ammunition and art. In other words, don't look at your body as solely a means to rebel against beauty standards. A body can challenge patriarchal norms and be appreciated as beautiful in it's own right, with all it's flaws and in it's natural state. Remember how beautiful a body is, and you will feel more confident expressing yours how you choose. CH: Best Karaoke Jam? CE: I Believe In a Thing Called Love by The Darkness!!!! CH: Do you have a particular clothing item that makes you feel like Beyonce? CE: I have a couple freakum dresses in my closet... CH: Top 3 albums that are good from start to finish? CE: That's so hard! But I'd say Unknown Mortal Orchestra's II, Beyonce's Dangerously In Love, and Arcade Fires' The Suburbs CH: Current Style inspirations? CE:Julia Sarr Jamois, Susie Bubble, Solange, the spring weather, pop art, Elle Fanning for Miu Miu... CH: Favorite way to spend a Sunday Morning CE: Toast with jam, staying in my PJs till the afternoon, and cuddling with my kitty Rococo CH: How do you keep it sassy? CE: I dance to destiny's child when I'm getting ready for the day ^__^ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Now if you aren't convinced that she is not only a #girlboss but just a boss in general, then A) What's wrong with you? and B) I highly suggest you check out all of her links: blog, tumblr, facebook page, twitter, instagram and of course her youtube channel. Have a great day pussycats, I hope her inspiring words put a spring in your step today on this lovely Thursday <3 and please keep it sassy, xoxoxox Sasssquatch

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WCW: Kelsey!

I met this little darling at #TVFU last october click here she was seriously a beacon of light through the beautiful insanity that was that weekend in New York. I kept seeing her throughout the events and she would give me the sweetest smile and I'd just think to myself "thank god I found my homegirl Kelsey." She was such a sweetheart, and sadly she's going back to her hometown of LA this summer, but I hope at the end of summer we'll get to meet up again in my favorite city New York! So without further ado meet KELSEY.

 CH: Who are you wearing? KN: I'm wearing a Forever21 shift dress, Sammy Dress fur hooded jacket, Joules rain boots, Tory Burch bag and a LF beanie (I'm still learning the ropes of staying in style, rain edition). CH: Spring Wardrobe Inspiration? KN: Though it may not seem like it at the moment, Vanessa Hudgens is my total spring wardrobe inspiration right now. I mean, Coachella is right around the corner and I'll be jamming out, front-row via my computer screen. I'm absolutely in love with her bohemian, laid-back style and it's something I would definitely channel if only it wasn't Arendelle here in the city (Frozen reference for you Disney fans out there!) I'm also obsessed with Amy Pham's style from The Platform on Youtube click here who doubles as a DJ by night and a style expert by day. She's definitely convinced me to be a bit more adventurous with my looks! CH: East Coast vs. West Coast? KN: Team West Coast, obviously! My heart will always lie in Southern California, from prime weather to In N Out and the homeland of divine avocados. Though I also love living in NYC too, I'm just way too biased to ever consider myself a true New Yorker. I'm still adjusting after all! CH: How was interviewing Miranda Kerr for NYLON magazine (she's an intern!) KN: Interviewing Miranda Kerr for NYLON was an incredibly nerve-wrecking but rewarding experience! I'm so blessed to be able to say that I got to chat with one of my absolute favorite models as my first official interview. Miranda is even more stunning in person than she is online, and I'm sure I was WAY too enchanted by her beauty to even act remotely normal. Not only that, she was very sweet and I had a blast talking with her! CLICK HERE to watch it! CH: Who is your #wcw KN: Currently, my #wcw is Alexis Bledel, simply because I'm on a Gilmore Girls kick and I think she perfectly nails Rory Gilmore, the one fictional character we should all aspire to be, no questions asked. CH: Where can we find you? KN: You can check out my fashion blog, RunawayinLA.com, for outfit pics, awkward ramblings and poor college student adventures. I also tweet (probably too much) on Twitter at @RunawayinLA and profess my love for photo filters on my instagram @RunawayinLA. Otherwise, you can find me re-blogging Tom Hiddleston pictures on my tumblr at leopard-reverie.tumblr.com CH: How do you keep it sassy? KN: I guess I keep it sassy by just being myself! hahaha! And that about does it! Remember this face, cause this little darling is going places! Have a great wednesday and please keep it sassy! xoxoox Sasssquatch

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"Though She Be but Little, She is Fierce!" MIU MIU

When I think of Miu Miu I think of the fresh faced, baby sister of Prada. I think of a colorful bright young girl who is simply up to no good. I think of a girl who eats dessert before she is supposed too, leaves secret notes for the boy she finds dreamy and while seemingly demure, she walks with a confidence of a woman well beyond her years. For Miu Miu's spring/summer 2014 campaign, they chose the freshest, most daring and darling new faces in the industry to show off this collection. Elle Fanning, Bella Heathcoat, Lupita Nyong'o and Elizabeth Olsen, aka my bae's, took this collection and added the perfect amount of sugar, spice and maybe a little something nice. The website describes this photo series, "each set is as distinctive and striking as the young actresses themselves...timeless codes of femininity are both pretty and perverse- classics, but not quite as they should be - as if seen in a dream." And man is this collection dreamy. Mixing textures and classic feminine silhouettes with hard tough jackets and bad-gal bustiers, make this collection appropriate for the girl next door and the one behind the bleachers.

Sunken in their seats or hiding behind their hair, "Though she be but little, she is fierce!" -William Shakespeare Check out the entire collection here and be prepared for your brain to fall out of your butt. Have a great day and please keep it sassy, xoxoxo Sasssquatch

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Music Monday: Alanis Morisette

Hey yall right around this time you are probably experiencing MIDTERMS. My least favorite M word ever. So I thought I'd bring to you my ichiban moody musician, Alanis Morissette. Alanis is arguably my favorite Canadian of all time. She is a beautiful song bird who was the Joni Mitchell of the 90's. While known for her #1 diddy "You Oughta Know" aka the angsty bad girl anthem that totally references giving fellatio to kooky Joey from Full House in a movie theater. Alanis is a total #girlboss who should be known for her amazing vocals specifically on the acoustic version of her hit album "Jagged Little Pill." I kid you not, this album from start to finish is in my top 10 of albums that I absolutely adore of all time. It is an album that makes me go "mmmmmmmmhmmmmm"

Every single song on this album is completely flawless, with my favorites being: "Right Through You," "All I Really Want," "You Learn," "Head Over Feet," and of course "Ironic."

Why I love Alanis is not just because she's ridiculously talented, but she reminds me that it's okay to feel sometimes. She just felt all sorts of emotions and had no problem expressing herself in the most beautiful eloquently way possible. That, right there is song writing at it's finest. Today there is a little grey cloud hovering over my head, I've had some really sad news and spring break is over, however, I know with Alanis things will turn around. Have a great day and please keep it sassy, xoxoxox Sasssquatch RIP Jim <3