Daily Outfit -- 4th May 2009

[ 5 May 2009 ]

Daily outfit

Yesterday, Jazzi & I went shopping. She has been staying with me at International Playgirl HQ for the past few days. Mostly in that time we have been eating cupcakes, working from bed on our matching laptops, & shopping. So last night we were up around 34th Street when Jazzi said, “I don’t think I’ve ever seen a photo of you in Times Square. I think we should do that.”

<3 “Hello, I am a gift to you” headband [1]
<3 Miss Gala Darling necklace by Trashy Deluxe
<3 Hot pink cashmere sweater (vintage)
<3 Black velvet blazer (vintage)
<3 Grey high-waisted skirt (H&M)
<3 Black stockings
<3 Ankle boots from TopShop
<3 Swarovski crystal & rhinestone bracelets
<3 Ring assortment

Daily outfit

It has been super-rainy, dreary & cold here! I cheered myself up with an ultraviolet sparkly manicure & by buying a handbag at Forever21. I don’t have any pictures or links, but basically, if you were riding a unicorn across a rainbow & throwing magical fairy dust over people, this is the bag you would keep it in. It is unreal.

[1] So, the headband was made by buying one (1) plain black headband from CVS & one (1) irridescent Hallmark bow. Remove tape backing from bow; stick to headband. Voilà. Enjoy!

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  1. This outfit is PERFECT, Miss Darling! It’s simple & lush & yummy!

    <3 Ashe Mischief · May 5, 12:56 PM · #

  2. How did you take the pictures in the rain? Did you stop the rain, Gala? Love that skirt…

    <3 Anna · May 5, 12:58 PM · #

  3. Ashe Mischief — Thanks dollface! I felt very equestrian but when I told Jazzi she just looked at me like I was crazy, haha.

    Anna — Hee! Well it was spitting on & off, I think we got it in a non-rainy moment! Our umbrellas got a lot of use yesterday though!

    <3 Gala · May 5, 01:02 PM · #

  4. HOW HAVE I NEVER THOUGHT OF THIS HEADBAND BEFORE.

    I am so in love, I might do it today.

    <3 Danielle · May 5, 01:05 PM · #

  5. Danielle — YES, DO IT! Approx. total: $7. Delight: priceless.

    <3 Gala · May 5, 01:06 PM · #

  6. That is a fresh idea with the headband, I may have to rock that pretty soon, thank you.x

    <3 Braindance · May 5, 01:07 PM · #

  7. LOVE the headband!!! I think i might just have to wear one for my B-day this year!! :)
    and I love these pictures…so many colors! Do more pictures around NYC! That would be really cool :)

    <3 Caitlin · May 5, 01:08 PM · #

  8. I adore your nail polish. Do you mind me asking what color it is?

    <3 Maggie · May 5, 01:10 PM · #

  9. You look so fabulous in all the hustle and bustle of Times Square~! And, seriously what is with this weather? It was so nice last weekend.

    <3 Ilana · May 5, 01:12 PM · #

  10. i see you there, smilin’ with yo eyes! lookin all super tall and model-like!

    <3 kristin · May 5, 01:13 PM · #

  11. Caitlin — I plan to! Usually it’s just me so the idea of toting my tripod around doesn’t appeal all that much, but when I have a friend with me, I will try to remember to ask them to take some shots!

    Maggie — I didn’t check the bottle, it was in a salon. But I can tell you that Essie’s Bermuda Shorts is almost identical. It dries matte which drives me CRAZY but if you put a clear top-coat over it, it looks good!

    Ilana — I know, I’d like some sunshine!

    kristin — HAHA!

    <3 Gala · May 5, 01:14 PM · #

  12. Gorgeous hairband! It’s so shiney and pretty, I must try it myself.

    & I find it amusing how people in the second picture are looking nonchalantly into the camera. Makes me wish I was in NY!

    <3 Becky · May 5, 01:16 PM · #

  13. LOVE the look. I cannot wait to see this new unreal bag you bought! Please post it soon!

    <3 Candipants · May 5, 01:18 PM · #

  14. Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful! :) I love the pink with the pink. It looks great and really makes the eye color pop. I’m sure I’ve said this before, but I really enjoy the site. It makes me smile every time I see that a new post has popped up on my RSS feed. Keep up the great work!

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    <3 positively present · May 5, 01:19 PM · #

  15. that is one sweet ass manicure – and your hair is lookin supa fine these days – love the headband (: i also love the people in the background of your photos!

    <3 jess · May 5, 01:26 PM · #

  16. Haha, look at the guy in the red shorts in the second Timesquare pic!

    He looks like he’s interested in what he sees (GALA! GALA! :D)

    You little eyecatcher you ;)

    <3 Doctor's Darling · May 5, 01:37 PM · #

  17. Me and my cousins used to do that all the time at Christmas! Except we didn’t have the headbands…we just stuck them on our heads. lol

    <3 Sarah Q · May 5, 02:02 PM · #

  18. I wish you had photos of the bag, so I could nip down to F21 and buy one! The manicure really glitters my rainbow too, so cute!

    <3 Victoria Suzanne · May 5, 02:08 PM · #

  19. i love the symmetry of the two guys looking at you/jazzi in the second picture.

    and that headband is such a great idea! the handbag also sounds marvellous and i probably want it.

    <3 tatiana · May 5, 02:14 PM · #

  20. Oh I love these, you look so beautiful!

    I am going to go on a headband-making craze this summer, I can totally feel it. The list of things you can stick on them is endless and greatly appeals to me, haha!

    <3 Pansy · May 5, 02:17 PM · #

  21. Ha, I too, love the headband.

    <3 Opium · May 5, 02:19 PM · #

  22. Beautiful pictures!!!Makes me want to go there…;_;

    <3 Tatiana · May 5, 02:26 PM · #

  23. I am extremely curious about this purse if which you speak. It sounds seriously awesome.

    <3 Ash · May 5, 02:29 PM · #

  24. Victoria Suzanne — Trust me, if you went in & saw it, you’d know it. It is the sparkliest thing I’ve ever seen. But I couldn’t find it on the site so I don’t know how many of them there are…

    Pansy — I know, you can pretty much stick anything on a headband. I am probably going to go nuts over it this summer too!

    Ash — Dude, you have no idea. Just you WAIT!

    <3 Gala · May 5, 02:38 PM · #

  25. I love that skirt, it just looks sooo comfy (like a skirts hugs the woman) Pink & Grey is HOT

    <3 Amika · May 5, 02:50 PM · #

  26. haha, I really need to get my ass across the border and check out this forever 21. It sounds like such a treasure trove!

    <3 Ash · May 5, 02:50 PM · #

  27. Cuuute. (:
    I LOVE the headband. So creative~ :D

    Those first two pictures are really nice, too.
    The background is just gorgeous. Makes me wish I lived in the city. xD

    <3 Katrina · May 5, 02:52 PM · #

  28. Oh, so cute and SO RETRO! You are seriously taking me back to good ol’ 1989:

    Hot pink/black/grey combo
    Headband
    High-waisted skirt
    Skinny pointy black heels w/black tights
    Volume-tastic hair
    Name jewellery
    Cropped blazer
    Square shoulder line

    I’ve done it ALL, haha! And I don’t feel old, just VALIDATED! ;D

    Although I never had pink hair . . .

    <3 Nadine · May 5, 03:02 PM · #

  29. You look so pretty n_n.

    <3 Julie · May 5, 03:16 PM · #

  30. Nice headband. I liiiike it.

    <3 kati · May 5, 03:19 PM · #

  31. Gala, you look so adorable! I’m especially loving the Times Square now, becauseeeeee…..

    I JUST FOUND OUT I’M COMING TO NYC THIS SUMMER!!!!
    I was like KLJSDFKLDSJFLKDJF!!!! with excitement, and then I was like, “NEW YORK is where GALA lives…”
    And I had this amazing thought… Are you going to be in New York this summer? Because I thought maybe I could bring you a box of cupcakes and meet you, considering that would ultimately make my life AWESOME and I might have a heart attack from joy if you say yes… =hyperventilates=
    Lemme know! muah!
    xoxo Sprinkle

    <3 Sprinkle · May 5, 03:52 PM · #

  32. that guy in the background of the 2nd photo looks quite bewildered, haha.

    <3 natalie dias · May 5, 03:56 PM · #

  33. Ugh this weather is SO dreary. I feel like there won’t ever be sunshine again. You look fabulous as usual. I think if I ever saw you on the street I’d be too embarrassed with what I was wearing to go up to you.

    P.S. Have you heard the news? bubble battle is June 12th and there’s a silent rave in union square on May 30th. Should be fun.

    <3 Kerri · May 5, 03:58 PM · #

  34. i love love love the headband. you’re looking amazing at the moment! xx

    <3 Maya · May 5, 04:06 PM · #

  35. What a great idea for a headband! You look amazing by the way. :)

    <3 Steve · May 5, 04:15 PM · #

  36. Lol! Those three on the back look so glad due to the fact of appearing in Miss Darling’s first pic!

    I think this outfit is one of your best! I dunno why, but you are so stilysh and elegant and perfect in it! It isn’t too outrageous, nor too simple, nor to accesorized… Que tu es jolie! ^^

    <3 Robin (Jud) · May 5, 04:18 PM · #

  37. I love this outfit! It’s absolutely adorable.

    Has anyone ever told you that you don’t look like a real person? It’s not a bad thing! You look like you belong in a brightly coloured story book. Bah, people always look at me weird for my attempt at compliments.

    Hope you enjoy it anyway. :) xx

    <3 Kate! · May 5, 04:21 PM · #

  38. Cute outfit! I like how your hair matches your sweater, and the headband thing is a pretty cool idea! :D

    <3 Kaitlyn · May 5, 04:59 PM · #

  39. OH MY GOD, GALA, MY FRIEND SAW YOU IN SEPHORA! She didn’t know who you were, though, so when she saw me checking iCiNG in 9th period she was all, “That’s the stylish girl I saw yesterday. I thought she pulled the pink hair off really well,” and I about freaked. So jealous of her! :’>

    (And now she’s checking out your site constantly, heehee.)

    <3 Trisha · May 5, 05:55 PM · #

  40. I love the guy on the right in the second photo. You can tell his thoughts are just like ‘HOT DAMN!’ then something along the lines of ‘brb, falling in love’. And who wouldn’t, with an outfit like that? :)

    <3 orinoco · May 5, 05:58 PM · #

  41. dearest gala,
    your hair always looks Amazing
    my question for you is:
    how do you get it so poofy?
    especially in this daily outfit photo, you have brilliant poof going on, poof that i try to achieve on a daily basis.
    please let me in on this secret, i will love you forever :)

    <3 natalee · May 5, 06:38 PM · #

  42. I was totally going to say something about the guy on the right in the second photo! But orinoco beat me to it! Great outfit Gala – me and my bestie recently rocked the ribbons as hair accessories on our birthday – but we just pinned them on!

    <3 ally · May 5, 06:38 PM · #

  43. Gala! Your eyes look phenomenal! Especially phenomenal. Extra phenomenal. Glorious even.
    Just thought I’d remind you ;)
    You’ve probably got one of the best “minimal yet astoundingly effective” eye make up routines I’ve seen in a good long time, and good work should be acknowledged!

    <3 Sonya · May 5, 06:43 PM · #

  44. Aww, that’s so cute! Especially the people behind you; I wonder if they even know they are in two photos at once. I have a gift ribbon lying around, and I will definitely do that tomorrow! Thanks for the idea.

    <3 Jules · May 5, 07:03 PM · #

  45. you’re too cute! thanks for sharing the cheer.

    and cheers (hee) on rolling out the vintage…i think now that the vintage-everything trend has passed somewhat, it’s nice not to forget about cool old finds that still look modern.

    xo!

    <3 Material Girl · May 5, 07:33 PM · #

  46. A gift headband! : D
    I have a lot of small bows…I wonder how that would look. I think I’ll go try it.

    <3 Victoria · May 5, 08:11 PM · #

  47. yeeeeeah, ms gala in-the-city, love it
    good call on the headband. i have a skirt similiar to that in black, the waist material is stretchy so you can roll it down or up and wear it a variety of cummerbund-ish ways.

    <3 Molly B · May 5, 08:13 PM · #

  48. Wow Gala! You rock it!
    I was just curious, did you call that an “ultraviolet manicure” because of the violet color, or does that color glow under blacklights? It would be super neat if it did :)

    <3 Mishiee · May 5, 08:21 PM · #

  49. cool headband, i did a similar thing 2 christmas’ ago when i went to a xmas party, i used a big parcel bow like that but sewed it to a clip instead of putting it on a headband, your’s looks super! great minds think alike _ x

    <3 Shauna · May 5, 08:50 PM · #

  50. These are sweet pics! But the Bubble Battle 08 (in Times Square) pics are epic. Haha only because I met you that day. =)

    <3 Diddy · May 5, 09:50 PM · #

  51. Gala: you look fabulous, as expected of an international playgirl. Too bad the bag is photoless…:( But on the topic of things sparkly, sexy and unicorn-y*...
    www.craftster.org/forum/index…. *(Sorry if this is grossly inappropriate. Please delete it if that is the case).

    <3 Godlesscupcake · May 5, 09:57 PM · #

  52. Oh my gosh, that headband is too cute. Perfect cheer-up for any sort of day.

    I think I must try that…

    <3 Jelly Bean · May 5, 11:20 PM · #

  53. You’re such a clever little bunny :D

    <3 lulubrownskin · May 6, 12:10 AM · #

  54. The headband is genius and I’m very curious about the purse!

    <3 Annie Spandex · May 6, 12:45 AM · #

  55. Cute cute CUTE.

    Craft stores are an amazing place for accesories, no?

    <3 Limespark · May 6, 01:10 AM · #

  56. I did the present bow hair thing on my birthday once!! Except i attatched it to a bobby pin or something, i forget now.
    Mine was green.

    <3 Lucy · May 6, 01:17 AM · #

  57. GOOOOOOOD backdrop! And amazing outfit! xo

    <3 Choirinmychest · May 6, 01:23 AM · #

  58. That outfit is great… you look magnificent!

    <3 Alice · May 6, 05:17 AM · #

  59. Love your hair like that and lovey our skirt too! Wish there was an H&M in Aus!! x Sushi

    <3 gogosushi · May 6, 05:39 AM · #

  60. Your hairband looks awesome Gala! That is such a great idea, I’ll have to link to this!

    If you manage to find a pic of the bag, or take one yourself DEFINATELY post it, please!? I’m so intrigued to see what it looks like after the way you described it, you have such a way with words :)

    Also thanks so much for the podcast! I haven’t had a chance to listen to it properly yet but I’ll be sure to come back here to give you feedback once I have. xx

    <3 empty purse · May 6, 06:14 AM · #

  61. Gaaaalaaaa you are looking so pretty! I love that the first picture has other people posing too! Times square looks amazing.

    <3 maya g · May 6, 06:31 AM · #

  62. gala standing out as always….

    HAHAHAHA you guys are funny, i do that as well- looking at the people in the background rather than the actual topic :P

    <3 Words Seduce · May 6, 06:50 AM · #

  63. You look amazing :)

    Love the headband idea… stellar!

    <3 Mands · May 6, 07:14 AM · #

  64. i have to say, you look incredibly cute in that outfit and hair style =)

    xoxo

    <3 LIZZ · May 6, 07:40 AM · #

  65. This is probably one of my favorite outfits of yours. I really love that high-waisted skirt!

    <3 Sheema · May 6, 08:34 AM · #

  66. Gala! This outfit is fucking fierce…you go girl!

    <3 Crysti Couture · May 6, 09:29 AM · #

  67. uh oh did you see these? maybe you already have something similar…
    www.forever21.com/product.asp?...

    <3 kristin · May 6, 10:51 AM · #

  68. hmmm. well i dont know how to make that link work correctly. so i listed it as my website (?) anyway, it’s SHOES. (you have to read that in voice of that kelly omg shoes youtube vid)

    <3 kristin · May 6, 10:55 AM · #

  69. you’ve got the coolest hair, I love your blog, lady! :)

    xo!!

    <3 Fashion CHALET · May 6, 11:13 AM · #

  70. haha that bow as a headband makes me smile : )

    <3 savvymercury · May 6, 11:38 AM · #

  71. The headband is pure brilliance – love it!

    <3 Sal · May 6, 12:01 PM · #

  72. gala, your headwear has just amazed about 70 people. you’re the new aretha!

    <3 Kate · May 6, 02:23 PM · #

  73. absolutely stunning!
    whoever took the photos too gets a high five!

    <3 rain · May 6, 02:56 PM · #

  74. The 1st picture is the best! ;)

    <3 ChalaceFace · May 6, 04:28 PM · #

  75. You’re so lovely! I am so doing the sparkly headband thing. :)

    <3 Penelope · May 6, 07:56 PM · #

  76. Hehe, you’re so cute with your shorter hair!

    <3 bleiu · May 6, 10:06 PM · #

  77. i love the people posing in the background. great shots.

    <3 Grace · May 6, 11:07 PM · #

  78. :O @ your shoes and headband! Cuuute.

    <3 Lauren · May 6, 11:54 PM · #

  79. I just musr know how you do your hair, it’s practically darling.

    <3 Kat Obray · May 7, 12:13 AM · #

  80. Now I long to see more photographs of you in fabulous places!
    x

    <3 little shadow · May 7, 07:15 AM · #

  81. Ash — I love Forever 21 so much. I go there at least once a week. In fact I was there yesterday & bought another top. Hahah.

    Nadine — Haha! Glad to validate you ;D & it’s never too late to go pink! You’d cause such a sensation in your home town, it’d be totally worth it!

    Sprinkle — Woooooo New York!!! You’ll have such an amazing time. I will probably be here this summer but I’m not 100% sure, so email me closer to the time, huh?

    Kerri — I know, this weather is totally NOT doing it for me. I’ve been wearing sweaters to bed. Sad trombone! Bubble battle & silent rave sound good, thank you for letting me know! & P.S. Usually I am so excited to meet people that I don’t even notice what they’re wearing… fact!

    Kate! — I got it, & I loved it. Haha. MWAH!

    Trisha — Haha, that’s so funny. I always think people must get a bad impression of me when I’m just walking around because I always look really serious, almost grumpy, you know? Anyway hopefully she didn’t think I looked homicidal… ;>

    orinoco — Ahh you’re so cute. I think he was probably just looking for the most efficient way to walk up the street!

    natalee — I backcomb it. No product, no madness, just backcombing. My hair is ultra-damaged though so you might need to indulge in some hairspray action to get the same result!

    Sonya — Oh, thank you so much!

    Mishiee — Just because of the colour… I doubt it glows under blacklight, & I don’t go to enough raves to find out ;D

    Diddy — I remember that!

    rain — It was Jazzi’s work, clever girl huh?!

    little shadow — I’ll do what I can!

    <3 Gala · May 7, 09:09 AM · #

  82. i luuuuuuuurve the skirt!

    and hahaha to the 3 peeps at your back gala! they are so cute lol

    <3 ruby · May 7, 09:15 AM · #

  83. Dear Miss Darling,

    You make me want to chop off all the hair (http://bumblebecky.blogspot.com/2009/03/todays-outfit_13.html#comments) that I have taken 4 years to grow out.

    Love,
    Bumblebecky.

    <3 Bexxx · May 7, 09:22 AM · #

  84. Haha, well now that I’ve said something about it, you might remember to notice my clothes if I were to ever introduce myself. I’ve been wearing sweaters to bed too. It’s getting old! The Silent Rave in Union Square starts at 6:25 on the 30th I believe. Show up, tune in to your ipod and rock out. I’m excited.

    <3 Kerri · May 8, 09:03 PM · #

  85. Wow..great blog and love your photos!

    -J
    www.citizencouture.com

    <3 Jason · May 9, 07:55 PM · #