Grab that dress, and DANCE!

Summer is actually coming to an end but before it completely transitions into sweater weather, try to take advantage of a free night to wear a cute airy dress and just dance!!  Celebrate the amazing vacation I hope you all had.  

I don't really want summer to end, but at the same time, I'm excited for bundling up in layers and breaking out my boots to stay warm for the next few months :) Hope you guys are excited too!

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  My song of the summer  ☺☺  212 - Azealia Banks

Small Shiny Somethings

Love how these little shiny accessories have pushed themselves into the spotlight.  Sometimes all you need to make an outfit interesting is add something intricate and silver, to jeans and a plain top.  Thank you fashion gawds for blowing our minds once again!! 
I've been trying to find some cuffs and so far the only place I can find that sells them is asos.com :( But I won't give up!!!  It's amazing how serious girls will get when it comes to finding the next "it" fashion piece.

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Season of the Witch - Donovan

The Happiness

All these photos make me happy and excited for summer.  I've already started shopping around a bit for swimsuits, dresses, and other light summer attire ☺
I really hope I'm able to get a good pair of sunglasses, a straw sun hat, and a pair of strappy black flats, I've been looking for a pair for forever!!


I can't help but think of summer as I sit in my classes at school.  As the weather is getting warmer, thoughts of sleeping in, going to the beach, and relaxing fill my mind instead of mathematics, and US history.  But i just have a little while longer to go and this year will finally be over!  

First heard this song at American Apparel, loove it!

Marathon - Cape Dory    

All About Alexa

One of my biggest style icons is definitely Alexa Chung.  Her personal style is a mix of everything: classic, preppy, rocker, and a tad bit of grunge...and her hair and innocent face add a playfulness and a cuteness to all of her looks.  Her signature outfit would probably be one of her cute twirly short dresses and a cool pair of boots or funky flats.  She can take a simple outfit and use modern colors and cuts to update it.  I mean you can't not love this girl!!

Been listening to this on reeeepeat

Hold on - Alabama Shakes

Family Fashion: details

Aunt

Grandma 

Daddy

Daddy

Just a few details from outfits from some members of my family.

Need the Heat!

I'm getting inspired by summer colors and beach hair. Can't wait for summer break and for school to let out!  And I need the sun and the smiles that come with it.

Sunday Morning

Lazy mornings are truly the best.  This morning I woke up to the smell of fresh muffins.  (blueberry and zucchini, soooo good!)  And I decided to try out my new lens for my Canon DSLR.  It's a 50 mm F/1.4 and i love it ☺

There's something about waking up to rain and knowing you don't have to go outside, and you can just relax, drink tea, and do a little online shopping at nastygal

Un gâteau? Oui!

I have to say, I really really love when photos mix things that at first don't seem like they would go together.  Like, for example, high fashion and eating ☺.  But seriously, I think one of the greatest combinations is having s beautiful model in a Marchesa gown, pigging out on a layer cake with pink and white frosting.  Because, hey we all need to eat right?  Even the models.  

Above is just a cluster of sweets n' models, and some of the best ever taken are the ones above: (in my opinion) Coco Rocha in Vogue Nippon, Anja Rubik and Magdalena Frackowiak in Gala magazine, Lara Stone in Another magazine, and Natasha Poly in Vogue Paris.
And then of course if you're talking about elegance, beauty, fashion, and cake, you must must must include a photo from Marie Antoinette!!  (one of my favorite movies, Sofia Coppola is amazing.)
And it is still a dream of mine to go to Paris and go to the famous Ladurée pastry shop and get dozens of colorful macaroons. Yum!

Bringing back old Spring trends

A while ago, the trend of wearing underwear over outerwear started up.  I loved it as soon as I saw it, but I never actually tried it out.  I do have a sort of bustier (floral) at home, but I'm not sure about wearing it to school...(Oh, the joy of dress codes!)  But for others, the trick is to pick underwear that is somewhat casual.  
Hint: maybe don't pick your skimpiest lace bra, and go for something more structured.


Below are a few styles I love inspired by the trend 

1.  Emanuel Ungaro show - wrap bustier worn over tight shirt

2.  Alicepoint Alice wearing leather bustier dress over long-sleeve cotton 

3.  Kate Moss wearing bustier over plain baggy tee

4.  Chicmuse Denni, in an H&M bustier over a t-shirt

5.  Seaofshoes Jane Aldridge in a shrunken leather vest over a button up

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In Need Of Neon!

Especially in the winter, it is always refreshing to see a fluorescent yellow, or hot pink accessory lurking on the streets of New York.  It just brightens an outfit up, and makes others around them smile.  (and then put their sunglasses on)  

I really need to do some serious shopping to add something neon to my closet.  What's especially high on my wish-list right now is a Cambridge satchel in a neon green, or orange (seen below: middle, all the way to the left).  I think it can really finish off a look, and it's definitely a traffic-stopper! So I'd better get a high-paying job pronto, to check that item off my list :)

Reviewing: Isabel Marant

So last year I was lucky enough to go to a show at Mercedes-Benz NYFW, which I really really loved.  It was the first show I had been to and ever since I have been obsessed with them - the beautiful clothing, the music, the hair and makeup... and how, even though there is complete chaos going on backstage, it seems to just come together for the audience.  The whole energy was amazing, and my heart beating along to the music, it was just spectacular. 

Unfortunately this year, I wasn't able to get my hands on any tickets, but I am only 16, and I know I'll be going to more in the future :).  But I decided to do a little research on the shows and pick collections that I liked and....review!  

This first one is  Isabel Marant Autumn/Winter '12.  First of all, I really like the hair styling.  I think the popularity of Isabel Marant's collections is partly due to the simplicity of the hair.   It's something that an everyday girl can relate to.  Yes, it can be interesting-looking to have crazy hair that's half up, half down, dyed a different color, or a huge afro.  But it is also really nice to have some relaxed hair because that can look really good on a runway, too
As for the clothing, of course, every piece is perfection.  Each look is cowgirl, with a modern edge.  They are so simple, with no accessories except a belt here and there.  Most of them had the flowery and almost paisley-like patterns, which were sweet and southern, and then toughened up with a black boot.
And in the 6th outfit, the ties from the pink shorts (from SS 2011) was brought back brought back, which was definitely a favorite.  

As for the three black dresses at the end, as Rachel Zoe would say, "I die."  They are just the perfect casual yet edgy dresses for the average fashionista ;)