Now this post is to pay a little homage because in my eyes, her jewelry has been the most imitated from probably 2010ish - 2012.  You know those little ads on the borders of those gossip/blog sites you like to visit?  Well Ive seen so many online boutiques copying her items, from the "Bad" ring to her "Queen of The Jungle" necklace that Rihanna has been parading around in recently.
This may seem like a contradiction between my last post about saving $$ on products that are the same under a different label, but it's not.  Why? because there's that key phrase: "products that are the same", meaning manufactured from the same factory, same details, same quality.. just for a different price.
But this post is about purchasing lower quality items just because it looks the same, or faking it until you buy it.. or not.

You know those cheesy online shops that look appealing because they sell the hottest trends in accessories,
for instance, these lion chain necklaces I googled that are apparently trying really hard to morph into the Queen of The Jungle necklace:



But fail.

Even Leona Lewis didn't get the memo:


But it's ok!
I got you Leona girl!

The Original Deal:



images Via: Melody Ehsani's online shop:
http://www.melodyehsani.com/shop/queen-of-the-jungle-small/
For only $69.

Tae Heckard got it (The next best doorknocker earrings version) :


& the lovely Rih (of course) :


Melody Eshani also has much more unique/stand out/one-of-a kind jewelry
on her site, so get the real thing & visit:
http://www.melodyehsani.com/

♥

Okaaaaay, so.
I want to give the site a new look, but as of now i'm unsure of what to do with it :/
Maybe i'll keep the same format & switch some colors around.. *shrug*
OH and of course change that banner lol.
welp, that's what i'll be doing for the 24 hours or so :-)
just an irrelevant heads up lol
So keep a look out ! and tell me what you think afterwards.. or not?

Ok, I came across these shoes while online shopping on solestruck & all I can say is whoa...



These shoe designers are really pushing the envelope these days!






I would just LOVE to see someone try to walk in these !
Retailed at 999.95 (or $1000) bucks at Solestruck.

OK SO, Yesterday, I went to the MET (Metropolitan Museum of Art) for the Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty Exhibit & stayed in complete awe as well as inspiration throughout the whole exhibit and even day..
As a matter of fact, i'm still greatly inspired at this very moment.
What i'm basically telling you is, if you haven't visited the exhibit & you're in the NYC area,
please do it as soon as possible because you won't be disappointed one bit.


& for those who aren't nearby, or can't make it here's a video basically displaying the same and extra
details that were included in the exhibit:


OR
click this link;
http://blog.metmuseum.org/alexandermcqueen/

It was so amazing and intense with emotion. I got pissed when I heard someone say "Ooh you can tell he was inspired by Lady Gaga." As if Lady Gaga presented herself to the world as she is now before McQueen even came about. *rolls eyes* Anyway, He was truly a legend and oh so inspiring. The quotes mounted on walls and displays also help you to understand the stories behind every garment which sometimes lead me into a "OHH! I get it now!" moment when viewing then reading.  What I loved the most was the fact that you KNEW and could tell how much time and thought and patience that were put into every design.

& UNFORTUNATELY, we couldn't take photos, & while I tried to sneak, I failed.

Here are some photos that I took of exhibits & such at the Metropolitan Museum of Art this past weekend,

Starting off with my favorite photograph by an inspiring photographer Diane Arbus. The name of this photograph was called "Elizabeth Taylor look-alike", you can read the story behind it by clicking the picture for enlargement. :

(by the way, I have no idea where this letter "J" came from in the photo above :/ *shrug*)

Aaaanywho,

(it was a group project to go and discover different types of store & what not) but overall it was a really good experience. We (the group I was in, and I) discovered/found some really great boutiques & vintage stores that I will be going back to.

Here's some of the photos, enjoy:

In a store titled "Narnia" which was a Thrift store:

 I know you spot the Hermes belt, lol.

 Christian Louboutins! Chloe Boots!

 Madness.

I know you've seen it around everywhere..
(Alexander Wang's studded Coco/Rocco mini duffle bag)
Cus I have, but it just hit me how much I might enjoy it.
super want.

Ok I want this; I think i'll get it for myself but i'm a little skeptical being that
I already own a dslr that i'm still exploring with.. but I really want to try out a Nikon,
and the price is perfect compared to what it offers..
14.2 megapixels + autofocus throughout video mode..
Very tempting lmao.. and its on pre-order at Amazon,
so I guess it gives me time to make a decision..
Hmm..