SUMMER STYLE: MONDO TRASHO AND GIRL GANGS



My mother should be concerned.

With every seasonal shift, I inadvertently go off in search of new inspiration for my clothing, home decor, art, and attitude. In previous years, it's always been seemingly harmless: one summer I was obsessed with everything that reminded me of Lisa Frank. Another summer I was Betty Draper. Another summer I created my life to match the "Rabbit Fur Coat" album. Another summer I cut off my hair and replaced all of my clothes with black skinny jeans and white v-necks to channel Elvis from "Jailhouse Rock". Yes, that actually happened. Yes it was awesome. No it didn't last.

This summer's inspiration is far from clean cut and I have no intention of shying away. This summer is kitschy, bizarre, brash, unapologetically tacky, mildly unnerving, charmingly disturbing and strange as only the transition from 60's to 70's can be.

This summer is all about cheap beer, gaudy cat eye sunglasses, John Waters on VHS, stale sprinkled donuts, Aqua Net, and motherfucking girl gangs.






I really am starting a girl gang. Wanna join?







If I was going to be totally honest, I'd probably just tell you that I want to be Divine from Female Trouble. Period.

Many of these images are from the astoundingly talented Nadia Lee, and sources for all other images can be found here.

Do you have inspiration this summer? Is it themed? What about it caught your eye? Do tell.
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  1. Kasey HeightMay 12, 2013 at 12:27 AM

    Ummmm you are perfect. That is all I can say.

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  2. VanessaMay 12, 2013 at 12:54 AM

    Oh dude, I am so freakin' on board. I can't wait to see outfit pictures!

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  3. BeckyMay 12, 2013 at 1:41 AM

    I'll be in your girl gang!

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  4. CassieMay 12, 2013 at 6:02 AM

    I'm so happy that you have Cry Baby up there! When I was younger I watched it and ALWAYS wanted to be in a gang like that.

    I don't think I have a theme this summer, it'll probably be my "save the Earth" stuff some more, but I'm down with that 'cause Mama Earth is pretty rad. OH! I'm a part of her gang!!! =D

    I can't wait to see your summer, it's going to be awesome.

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  5. StaceyMay 12, 2013 at 8:08 AM

    Let the Divine Summer begin!

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  6. Rae - Say It Aint SoMay 12, 2013 at 8:33 AM

    this whole post is pretty much perfect.

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  7. CassyMay 12, 2013 at 9:58 AM

    I just started reading your blog about a week ago and I love it! This summer I am trying to learn about wicca and paganism. I want to plant a garden, and use the things I grow in the food I make. As for clothes, I'm not quite sure. I want to try to get things I wouldn't usually. But always colorful.

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  8. chelseaMay 12, 2013 at 11:28 AM

    John Waters yes! Love it! I'm currently obsessed with high waisted jean shorts and chambray, so my inspiration is the 90s. It may be on trend, but I don't care.

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  9. AnonymousMay 12, 2013 at 12:16 PM

    Love, love, love! These photos are bloody brilliant! Also I'm ready and willing to be in your girl gang, any time! :) xx

    Lemon-freckles.blogspot.co.uk

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  10. AmyMay 12, 2013 at 12:53 PM

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  11. AmyMay 12, 2013 at 12:54 PM

    YES, I call Tracy Turnblad.

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  12. TaraMay 12, 2013 at 1:34 PM

    I think I need some budgies to walk around with hanging out on my hoop earrings...

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  13. SarahMay 12, 2013 at 3:44 PM

    I am feeling this inspiration so hard. For me, this summer's all about adventure shoes (just kidding, chunky black booties) and sundresses all the time, and everything geometric, and things that dimly remind me of Arizona and the rest of the Southwest. But come fall, I might start channeling that Girl Gang Look.
    And, for the record, I will TOTALLY join your girl gang.

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  14. hiMay 12, 2013 at 4:20 PM

    Don't know if you know Kate Nash in the states but her latest style incarnation totally fits this! She's even started a 'Rock and Roll school for girls'... shes amazing x

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  15. UnknownMay 12, 2013 at 4:55 PM

    You swapped me! For a milkmaid! I heart John Waters and I would love to join your girl gang!

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  16. AlphaBetsyMay 12, 2013 at 5:51 PM

    I am in Love with your theme!! I am a new follower and if I didn't love you before I do now. I definitely want to join your gang.

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  17. BattynctnMay 12, 2013 at 6:13 PM

    Yes!!!! I wanna be part of the girl gang! I found a straw pork pie hat that has inspired me this season. I think brass knuckles and eye liner will go perfectly.

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  18. NikkianaMay 12, 2013 at 7:17 PM

    I love me some gaudy cateyes!

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  19. Hopefully SmashingMay 12, 2013 at 10:38 PM

    I love that you had an Elvis phase, that sounds so cool. Are there pictures of that? I can't wait to see some outfit pictures in the next few months. I want to join your girl gang!

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  20. UnknownMay 12, 2013 at 11:15 PM

    I love this! I can't wait to see where you take this <3

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  21. Cajun Girl Living In The MountainsMay 13, 2013 at 5:05 AM

    Ain't nothing wrong with this.
    I'm a huge Divine & John Waters whore.

    LPM

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  22. Super Starling!May 13, 2013 at 8:14 AM

    Please let me into your gang. I will draw a John Waters mustache upon my face and be the mustachioed Frida of the team.

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  23. Jen @ SkinnedKnees.netMay 13, 2013 at 11:21 AM

    What the fuck. Everything about this post is perfection. Can you come to LA so we can watch John Waters movies on VHS together?

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  24. NoelleMay 15, 2013 at 6:03 PM

    1) Divine AND CryBaby (both with Ricki Lake!) in the same post? Too fucking awesome for words!!!

    2) I *NEED* - and I do mean ABSOLUTELY NEED - those silver glittery platform boots in my life. I would rock those things like no one's business!!

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  25. AnonymousMay 17, 2013 at 10:43 PM

    The only thing this post needs and I mean REALLY needs is Ricky Lake in the pink dress with the bugs all over it. All time favorite dress ever worn by anyone ever..

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  26. UnknownMay 18, 2013 at 5:57 PM

    so much yes in this post.

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  27. jmbrewerMay 20, 2013 at 4:15 AM

    I am abso-frickin-lutely down for a Divine summer!

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  28. jmbrewerMay 20, 2013 at 4:17 AM

    Sign me up! There can never be too much kitsch or trash!

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  29. MusichowlerMay 20, 2013 at 10:30 AM

    YES! I want to join your Girl Gang! That would be sooooo much fun! Im so looking forward to where this goes...

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    1. AnonymousMay 23, 2013 at 4:02 AM

      Probably another fatty who wants society to end the war on obesity. It's hear to stay, deal with it!

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  30. AnonymousMay 21, 2013 at 4:12 PM

    EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS IS PERFECT.

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  31. AnonymousMay 21, 2013 at 4:12 PM

    EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS POST IS PERFECT

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  32. aline trilhaMay 21, 2013 at 6:24 PM

    SIMPLESMENTE FANTÁSTICO !!!...

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  33. AnonymousMay 22, 2013 at 8:36 AM

    This post is just trash. You want to wear A&F, huh? then lose some weight or you can always shop at the Dress Barn, which seems more appropriate for your size.

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  34. AnonymousMay 23, 2013 at 4:01 AM

    There are all sorts of shops that cater towards different body types, Lane Bryant would be your shop. Do you think Big & Tall men's shops should change their marketing to gear towards 5'3" 135lb men? That is absurd. Posting these photos speaks volumes to your issues with weight control so perhaps you should address the REAL issue!

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