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Wednesday, March 7, 2012

television muses

Don't you always wish that you could raid a tv show character's wardrobe, because he/she has such great style? I always find myself in awe of television costumes, so I decided to pair some characters' styles with each of the 10 major styles:

Sleek Siren
TV Character: Joan from Mad Men
Dress: ModCloth
Cardigan: Wet Seal
Blouse: Alice and Olivia
Bangle: Nicole Farhi
Skirt: Style Bop
Necklace: Farfetch
Pumps: The Outnet (Louboutin)
Purse: Chanel
Earrings: Kenneth Jay Lane
Lipstick: Besame for ModCloth

Miss Minimalist

TV Character: Alicia from The Good Wife

Dress: Michael Kors

Skirt: J Crew

Pants: J Crew

Top: Helmut Lang

Jacket: Maxmara

Heels: Miu Miu

Earrings: Michael Kors

Cuff Bracelet: MTWTFSS Weekday

Purse: Miu Miu

Necklace: Lanvin

Ring: Topshop

Eyeliner: Rimmel London

Badass Beauty

TV Character: Abby from Primeval

Dress: Versus

Pants: Current/Elliott

Skirt: McQ Alexander McQueen

Purse: Gucci

Leather Jacket: MuuBaa

Earrings: Tarina Tarantino

Shirt: Religion Clothing

Boots: Steve Madden

Necklace: ModCloth

Bracelet: Diva

Eyeliner: Nars

Belt: Topshop

Lipgloss: MAC

Vintage Visionary

TV Character: Lucy from Boardwalk Empire

Dress: Jigsaw

Top: Theyskens Theory

Clutch: Monya

Skirt: Erdem

Fur Jacket: Anna Sui

Necklace: Dannijo Bea

Heels: Modcloth

Earrings: 1928 Jewelry

Ring: Kabiri

Headband: Wet Seal

Lipstick: Yves Saint Laurent

Trailblazing Trendsetter

TV Character: Cece from New Girl

Dress: Herve Leger

Jeans: True Religion

Jacket: H&M

Heels: ZiGiny

Bag: MG Collection (Amazon)

Tank Top: H&M

Ring: Charles Albert

Necklace: Forever 21

Skirt: Ashish

Wrap Bracelet: Presh

Fierce Feminine Fashionista

TV Character: Sookie from True Blood

Dress: Suzannah

Jean Jacket: Topshop

Earrings: Oscar de la Renta

Skirt: Jane Norman

Bag: NV London Calcutta

Necklace: Bee Charming

Shirt: Peacocks

Belt: Dorothy Perkins

Boots: Acne

Bracelet: Melinda Maria

Flower Ring: Harrods

Lipgloss: Lord & Berry

Casually Chic

TV Character: Amy Pond, Doctor Who

Dress: McQ Alexander McQueen

Bag: Roxy

Necklace: Modcloth

Skirt: Dsquared2

Bangles: Kate Spade

Leather Jacket: Topshop

Sweater: Marc by Marc Jacobs

Scarf: Amazon

Boots: Oasis

Belt: Warehouse

Earrings: Debenhams

Avant Garde Artiste

TV Personality: China Chow from Work of Art

Dress: Chloe

Earrings: Kyler by Joy O

Jacket: Alexander McQueen

Belt: Linea Pelle

Leaf Hair Clip: Philippa Holland

Top: Valentino

Bangles: Topshop

Necklace: Danielle Stevens Jewelry

Feather Skirt: Calypso St. Barth

Collar: Asos

Ring: Liz Larios

Heels: Giuseppe Zanotti

Eyeshadow: Nars

Urban Glamazon

TV Character: Jay from The Fades

Dress: Vionnet

Sneakers: Miu Miu

Ring: Topshop

Jeans: McQ Alexander McQueen

Bracelet: Asos

Blazer: Topshop

Earrings: Betsey Johnson

Clutch: Muze

Sweater: (unknown)

Eyeliners: Revlon

Necklace: Bauble Bar

Bohemian Bombshell

TV Character: Alex from Happy Endings

Dress: Etro

Skirt: J Crew

Boots: Strategia/JFK

Belt: Romwe

Ring: Kate Spade

Top: Stella McCartney

Cardigan: All Saints

Necklace: Kate Spade

Cuff Bracelet: Pree Brulee

Earrings: Forever 21

Bag: Fossil

Lipgloss: Nars

Speaking of TV, I am currently obsessed with Face Off, Being Human (UK) , Suburgatory, Modern Family Parks and Recreation, Billy on the Streets, PR All Stars, New Girl, Raising Hope, The Office, the Daily Show, the Colbert Report, the Walking Dead, and Justified. Did I miss anything?

Sunday, September 11, 2011

worst of the worst

Hello Sweetie! (Doctor Who reference... don't ask)
Remember that post about fabulous homecoming dresses? Well here are the worst ones I found, and yes, there are plenty.
And no, I'm not telling you where I found them, because I'm saving you from buying them.

I wonder which short, infamously-orange, Jersey resident she is trying to look like. Hmmmm....

Skirt = gold spray-painted trash bag

This is one of the cheapest looking dresses I've ever seen. It looks like it's made of colored plastic wrap over blue tissue paper.

This must be related to the one above. They're the cheap ugly blue fabric, one-shoulder mini-dress twins.

I love her creepy facial expression. The sleeve looks like it's lined with duck tape.

What is this monstrosity.

This isn't how you design a choker neckline dress. It's not actually supposed to choke someone.

Oh dear gawd..

It's amazing how unflattering this dress is. Puckering cheap fabric along the middle of one's body is the worst way to show it off.

Tight, one-shoulder bib dress-- For more modest individuals

Super hyper colorful twins. They seem very happy.

Super extreme shoulder pad = not always flattering with a super tight mini-dress

Wow that's bad. I'm still in shock someone would let their daughter/relative/friend/facebook friend/acquaintance wear this horrific-ness.

I hope you enjoyed that ugliness. See you next time sweetie! :)

best of the best

Homecoming that is.
So I decided I'm going to try and attend every single dance at my school this year. We'll see how that goes, but I'm sure I'll have fun at every single one.
So I started looking up dresses for homecoming (I think I may already have a dress that works, but I was bored and started looking up dresses).
Here are the best:

I seriously could not find the designer of this dress, which makes me so so sad. Not only is this frock adorable, it also works for all body types. Price Range: 120-130$

Find it here: dressesofwedding.com, tidebuy.com, and dressr.com

Fire Hardware Detailed Strapless Dress (Juniors)

Design by Fire Hardware

Do you love that tribal trend? If so, This dress will most likely appeal to you. Simple and subdued, yet sweet and casual! Price: 46$

Find it here: shop.nordstrom.com

Designer: Topshop

From the thin gold belt to the slight colourblocking, this garment screams subtle luxury (or Gucci Spring RTW 2011, whichever works.) Price: 55 euros (76$)

Find it here: topshop.com

Design by Ruby Rox

Sophisticated, fun, and cute. Reminds me a lot of Audrey Hepburn and Zooey Deschanel. Price Range: 75-100$

Find it here: macys.com and rubyrox.com

Design by Modcloth

Gorgeous-ness. Seriously divine fabric. If you love 50s/60s style, you probably can't stop staring at this dress like I am right now. Works for every body type. Price: 70$

Find it here: modcloth.com

Design by Roberta

Totally adorable. The perfect strapless "tea party" dress that every girl searches endlessly for. Price Range: 50-70$

Find it here: macys.com

Design by Topshop

Adorable badassness. There's something so wonderful about a little black leather dress. Price: 50 euros (70$)

Find it here: topshop.com

Lush Crossover Asymmetric Hem Dress (Juniors)

Design by Lush

Really really... "designer-y." Simple, but looks somewhat expensive. Interesting asymmetrical hemline. Note: Probably won't work with all body types. Price: 48$

Find it here: shop.nordstrom.com

Design by Modcloth

Perfect for Boho Babes. Has that perfect "beachy" feeling to it, and is also super elegant. Price: 85$

Find it here: modcloth.com

Design by Topshop

Really unique. The shape is so simple, but the beaded fringe definitely add some fun. Price: 175 euros (243$)

Find it here: topshop.com

I seriously could go on and on and on but I have to go eat something. Bye :)

Oh and don't worry, the worst are yet to come.

Sunday, August 21, 2011

don't you... forget about me

Hi :)
So I haven't been the greatest of bloggers.... but don't worry. I am going to be the best blogger of all time. Kind of.
I have decided to post at least one blog entry (whether it's possible or not) every single week.
Prepare for awesomeness.

Anyways, I thought I ought to tell you the upcoming fall trends. Heads up, it's all about luxury.

Okay, so the first trend to look out for this fall is fur. Lots and lots of fur. If you're not a fan of killing animals for fashion, there are plenty of fantastic fake fur pieces out on the market. Also, play with fun colored furs, like the ones in Gucci's fall ready to wear collection.
(Left: Alexander McQueen Fall Couture 2011, Right: Gucci Fall RTW 2011)

Gold jewelry is also a must for autumn. Bangles, hoops, necklaces, anything. In general, you want to make a statement with jewelry this fall/winter.

Whether it's lip color or a shade of fabric, wine is this season's "it" color. However, don't just buy an entire wardrobe in these deep red shades. Instead, try on these colored pieces to see which shade will look best on your skin tone, which also applies to wine colored lipstick.
(Left: Chanel Iman, Right: Gucci Fall RTW 2011)

Bad ass beauties rejoice, because leather is making an appearance on the runways for fall 2011. Again, if you'd rather wear fake leather, be my guest.
(Left: Danier Fall 2011, Right: Miu Miu Fall RTW 2011)

Color blocking is super hot this fashion season. The thing is it doesn't have to be a bold block pattern like a Mondrian artwork, but you can work this pattern subtly as well.
(Left: H&M Fall 2011, Right:Alberta Ferretti Fall RTW 2011)

Love em or hate em, polka dots are back in style. There are plenty of ways to play with this fun print, but remember that a little goes a long way. Unless you really like polka dots a lot. Then go for it. :)
(Left: Marc Jacobs Fall RTW 2011, Right: Moschino Fall RTW 2011)

Are diamonds really a girl's best friend? Nope, but a favorite pair of pumps just might be. These sky-high heels have graced the runway this fall, making those super tall models even taller.
(Left: Christian Louboutin Fall 2011, Right: Miu Miu Fall RTW 2011)

On that lovely note, I am ending this blog post about the major fall fashion trends of 2011. Love you all dearly! :D

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

super official prom fashion stuff

Prom season is here! So, I put together some outfits that applies to every type of Prom-goer. Remember that blog entry I posted earlier about "your new true style?" I'm going to be using those styles from now on, soooooooo have fun and get ready to shop! Note: This isn't based on financial reality. This is like, "If I were super rich I would buy..."