November 2011
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Designer Spotlight: Prabal Gurung
For today’s post I decided to highlight one of my favorite designers of the moment: Prabal Gurung. For the past few seasons I have been admiring a number of Gurung’s creations, but it was his Spring/Summer 2012 collection that transformed me into a Prabal-superfan. The show was full of gorgeous digital floral prints in amazing metallic purples and blues. The flirty frocks and gowns...
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Trend Forecast: Athletics
It is time for the second installment in my series of trend forecasts for Spring 2012. Sporty looks popped up on numerous runways this season. Design darlings Isabel Marant and Nicole Miller presented a more feminine, effortless take on the trend while Alexander Wang, Kenzo and BCBG let their prints do the talking. This look takes athletic inspiration and throws in a fun and flirty twist that...
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Look of the Day
BLAKE LIVELY IN ELIE SAAB
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Get the Look: Mixed Prints
1. J.Crew 2. Proenza Schouler 3. Sass & Bide 4. Libertine
For today’s post I wanted to focus on something that is a little bit out of my comfort zone but that i’ve been dying to try: mixing prints. Lately I have been seeing so many chic women who have been able to make this look seem totally effortless. I would say that the easiest prints to start with would be stripes,...
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Look of the Day
NICOLE RICHIE IN HALSTON
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Winter Wear: Chunky Sweaters
With the cold weather finally beginning to settle in, I decided to focus on one of the warmest and coziest pieces that a girl can have in her closet: a chunky sweater. As a self-diagnosed sweater addict, I have been obsessed with thick knits for as long as I can remember. Luckily, a number of different designers seemed to share my obsession this fall, sending one amazing sweater after another down...
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Holiday Gift Guide
For the final installment of my Holiday Gift Guide I decided to show you some awesome items for under $50. These are perfect gifts for friends and double as great stocking stuffers. I hope that these gift guides have helped you all! Happy Shopping!
Holiday Gift Guide: Under $50 by alexander-to-vera featuring an oversized clutch
J crew $35 - jcrew.com
Aso $32 - asos.com
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Look of the Day
EMMA WATSON IN JASON WU
-Click here to check out my post on the peplum trend that Emma is rocking
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More Versace for H&M to Come....
After all of the hype and publicity that the Versace + H&M collaboration received when it debuted this Saturday, it is no surprise that most of the collection has completely sold out. For those of you who didn’t manage to get your hands on a piece of the line (and are unwilling to pay the marked-up ebay prices), I have some good news. It was quietly announced today that a Spring 2012...
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Holiday Gift Guide
For today’s Holiday Gift Guide, I have curated a selection of great gifts for under $100. These picks are perfect for those of you who are on a budget, but still want to give something special. Check them out and give any other suggestions that you may have in the comments section below. Happy Shopping!
Holiday Gift Guide: Under $100 by alexander-to-vera featuring sequin bags
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Wishlist
I must admit, my obsession with buying everything sparkly, printed or brightly colored means that I am very bad when it comes to investing in basic pieces. For example, I would much rather spend my money on a sequin jacket than a white button-down, but then I always end up needing the basic piece much more. One such basic item that I have been dying to get my hands on is a gold tank watch. After...
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Look of the Day
KERRY WASHINGTON IN PRABAL GURUNG
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Holiday Gift Guide
With Thanksgiving less than a week away, many of us have begun to think about our holiday shopping. We all know that the task of shopping for the perfect gifts can be extremely daunting so I am here to help! Each of my Holiday Gift Guides will feature a different price point so that you can find something for everyone on your list. Today you will find a great selection of gifts for under $200....
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Look of the Day
ASHLEY GREENE IN DONNA KARAN
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Holiday Shopping: All That Glitters
After a recent shopping trip to Bloomingdale’s I was inspired to start the first in a series of Holiday-related posts that I’ll be including over the next couple of weeks. The entire store seemed to sparkle with party-worthy pieces that would be the perfect addition to any girl’s holiday wardrobe. For more casual wear, I saw adorable sweaters with metallic threading such as...
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Just For Fun: Statement Accessories
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Look of the Day
ZOE SALDANA IN ELIE SAAB
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Classic Cool: Stripes
For today’s post, I decided to focus on stripes: one of my favorite ingredients for creating a classic Parisian-chic look. When paired with neutral pieces, stripes provide a note of visual interest to an otherwise simple ensemble.
However, I am always much more intrigued when stripes are paired with something a little more unexpected. The easiest way to achieve this look is by thinking of...
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Look of the Day
AMY ADAMS IN GUCCI
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Line to Love: Giambattista Valli for Macy's
(Jessica Biel and Katy Perry in Giambattista Valli)
Giambattista Valli is an Italian designer known for his gorgeous red-carpet gowns. His clothes have been worn by stars such as Sarah Jessica Parker, Amy Adams, Heidi Klum, and Cameron Diaz. Now, like many major designers before him, Valli has designed a lower-priced clothing line for Macy’s. The collection, which debuted in stores in...
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Look of the Day
KIM KARDASHIAN IN ISABEL MARANT
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Inspired by: CHANEL
If there is one thing I know for sure, it’s that Chanel will always be chic. The quilted purses and little tweed jackets that Coco Chanel made famous are still a huge part of Karl Lagerfeld’s collections to this day. Personally, I love the way that modern girls manage to work a classic Chanel-esque piece into their wardrobe while still maintaining a certain edge. The best way to...
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Look of the Day
SELENA GOMEZ IN MARCHESA
[image via people.com]
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Trend Forecast: Peplums
Peplums were all over the Spring 2012 runways, some more wearable than others. J.Crew offered a subdued take on the trend with a pretty floral top with a bubble hem, while Cushnie et Ochs showed sexy structure with sharp metallic hips. Jason Wu and Lela Rose went soft and flirty with their peplum looks while Phoebe Philo continued her flawless reign at Chloe with chic minimalist peplums.
J.Crew
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Look of the Day
KATE BOSWORTH IN ERDEM
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Current Obsession: Leather Sleeves
I love leather. Leather coats, bags, shoes, dresses, pants, skirts, tops-I can’t get enough. So you can imagine my excitement when I stumbled upon this awesome army-green jacket with leather sleeves from Zara. The contrast of the two fabrics created an instant cool-factor and totally dressed up the olive green cotton of the jacket. After obsessing over this piece for a questionably long...
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Line to Love: By Boe
I have found that when it comes to jewelry, I tend to gravitate towards fun, bright, and over the top pieces. While that outlook does lead to an exciting collection, sometimes what you really need to finish off a look is a perfect piece of simple jewelry. One day, while searching for a low key but unique addition to my usual arm party, I stumbled across NYC-based brand By Boe. After looking...
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The Fringed Boot - Inspired by Isabel Marant
For today’s post I decided to focus on one of my favorite fall footwear trends as well as one of my favorite designers. Over the past few years, Isabel Marant has truly established herself as one of the most talked about designers in fashion. Women all around the world find themselves completely enamored with Marant’s Parisian cool-girl aesthetic. Her Fall 2011 show featured unexpected...
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Winter Florals
Whenever I go shopping, I always tend to gravitate towards feminine florals. Every Spring/Summer I wear my favorite floral pieces to death and I must admit, I miss them once the cold New York weather settles in. A few weeks ago, when I was cleaning out my closet for the Winter, I decided to get creative with my styling and make my florals work all year round.
The first thing that you need to...
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Instant Cool: Graphic Tee
One of the best things about fashion is that it is always changing, so naturally our personal style should evolve over time as well. Lately I have been making a conscious effort to add a little edge to my usually classic everyday look. I always love when a conservative or preppy ensemble is balanced out by a cool edgy piece. One of the easiest (and most inexpensive) ways to put this idea into...
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Winterize Your Summer Wardrobe: Neons
I have to say that I was beyond excited when neon made a major comeback this spring. I love how easily a great neon piece can totally transform an outfit and add an instant fun factor to pretty much anything. Luckily, according to the Spring 2012 runways, the neon trend shows no signs of slowing down. It was everywhere: from J. Mendel to Jason Wu to Prabal Gurung.
J.Mendel
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