Coachellovin' Damsels

Sorry, damsels. I know, I know—we've been gone for a week. Rachel and I are so sorry, but it was all for you guys! We were at Coachella, taking pictures of celebrities and their outfits. YOU'RE WELCOME.

We chased Vanessa Hudgeons around trying to get her to put on pants.

We chased around Emma Roberts trying to get her to change hers.

We got a little clingy with Katy Perry and accidentally ripped her tights. Awkward.

We also partied with Rihanna, and her badass studded shorts.

 

Stalked some adorable celebrity couples.

 

 (All images via People.com)

Followed around Lindsay Lohan, version 143.0 (lovin' your hair, child).

Oh, and Rachel slow danced with Gerard Butler. So all in all? Pretty successful Coachella.

Cut it Out, Damsels!

You heard me – cut it out! I am absolutely loving the cutout trend lately, especially on dresses and shirts.

What’s that you say? You want to see a triangle snippet of my back? Well, good thing there just happens to be a triangular-shaped peep hole in my garment!

But in all honesty, I’m totally serious – I think these dresses and shirts are so fun and add something interesting to the average cocktail dress. It doesn’t even need to show your bare flesh, but a cutout pattern with mesh insets can be just as daring…and flirty!

Take this Urban Outfitters shirt for example. 

 

Via UrbanOutfitters.com

Nothing about this screams “OMG SEX” but it’s still quite sexy with the silky material and peek-a-boo lace detailing. Amiright?

And then there's this pretty side cutout dress from ASOS in golden yellow.

Via ASOS.com 

So pretty and cutesy with the capped sleeves and slim fit, but I love the extra twist of the cutout.

Okay, so this one, also from ASOS, might scream “OMG SEX”:

Via ASOS.com

But it’s so much fun! You'd have to be pretty confident to pull it off, but it's unexpected and I dig it.

THIS, on the other hand, is a cutout monstrosity:

It's Leathah, Damsels!

Lately, I've been wondering if I'm going slightly insane. It's just a small voice in the back of my mind telling me, "Are you serious about liking leather leggings right now?" And I try to tell this voice, "No, no, I couldn't possibly like those!" as I nervously shift my eyes back and forth and drum my fingernails on the couch cushion. Because, I explain to myself, "Leather leggings are tacky, Lindsay Lohan-type vestments. No one likes Lohan style. No one likes tacky! I DO NOT LIKE LEATHER LEGGINGS! I PROMISE I DON'T!"

This is the point where the voice in my head says, "Please, you're being a little too defensive. I see right through you."

Via nordstrom.com

Okay! So I admit it. I do like leather leggings! And maybe they aren't tacky anymore. Picture some cute muted (not shiny—that, my friends, is still tacky) black leggings with a soft chunky sweater and some flats. Or, if I must entice you further, imagine some burnt red leather, or dark teal leather leggings with the same chunky sweater! Cozy with an element of edge.

Via net-a-porter.com

This burnt red/orange number is the reason for all this madness in the first place. I blame you, Net-A-Porter!

I don't know anymore. All the voices in my head are conflicting. You tell me, am I crazy?