for the love of fashion

FW Day 2

2012-02-10T05:59:00.000-08:00

February 10

10AM PARKCHOONMOO

10:30-11:30AM GREENSHOWS presents Fall 2012 Designer Collection Previews

11AM-12PM CONCEPT KOREA

1PM GENERAL IDEA

2PM REBECCA TAYLOR

2:30-3:30PM BRANDON SUN

3PM REBECCA MINKOFF

5:30PM TOMMY HILFIGER MEN'S

6PM NICOLE MILLER

6:30-7:30PM KATYA LEONOVICH

7PM CHARLOTTE RONSON

8PM ACADEMY OF ART UNIVERSITY

9PM POPLUXE

Tune in at 1pm on Nordstrom.com for a live stream show of Jason Wu's collection for fashion week!

never though my lunch break could be glamorous, but todays exclusive show on my very own work website has completly proven me wrong.

p.s. has anyone purchased anything from Wu's capsule collection for Target?!

Garance Dore

2012-02-09T08:17:00.000-08:00

to say my days off are relaxing is an under statement. i spent ~~most~~ all of my day reading and researching new fashion blogs to get a tiny boost of inspiration to begin posting on a more regular basis. i came across Garance Dore's blog which is filled with amazing illustrations and quirky posts. currently dating Scott Schuman of The Sartorialist blog which is the most amazing blog depicting street style around the world doesn't hurt either. reading through her posts and illustrations has made me take out all of my drawing books and dig through the closet and find my vintage hat box filled with all my art supplies. i'm thinking today is a fabulous day to start working on that portfolio. deciding to make 2012 the year to chase after my dreams and i am starting this very second!

"Party Dressing"

-illustration by Garance Dore

"Working Girl"

-illustration by Garance Dore

WWD

2012-02-08T11:00:00.000-08:00

my subscription to Women's Wear Daily has been the best investment thus far of 2012. costing $129 for an entire year subscription to all the knowledge of retail, business and everything that goes on in the fashion industry seems like a small amount to the vast knowledge i am gaining. feeling like a grownup, sipping on my coffee and reading the newspaper has never felt so good. the pictures obviously help and are the best part when reading any newspaper.

start the year off and treat yourself to the fashion bible and indulge in everything there is to know about the fashion world

http://www.wwd.com/

Fashion Week

2012-02-08T09:04:00.000-08:00

Tomorrow marks the first day of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week for Fall 2012.

Fall being my favorite season of all time makes this week an important part of the year. This week is going to show us which designers have emerged with one of a kind designs that the world will follow and wear once the leaves start to turn. Layering multiple pieces on top of each other to create inspiring trends and ensembles is truly an art in itself. I am truly excited to see what the designers bring to the table and how they will transform past designs and reinvent them into one of a kind show stopping pieces that will create an amazing show for the world to see.

Color Trends Fall/Winter 2012/2013-By Pantone

Day 1 Line Up

9am Nicholas K
10am BCBGMaxAzria
1030-1130am Kaelen
11am Richard Chai
1pm Honor
2pm Tadashi Shoji
230-330pm Candela
4pm Chadwick Bell
5pm Joseph Abboud

Jason Wu for Target

2012-01-10T15:12:00.000-08:00

not going to lie, the new Jason Wu collection for Target is pretty impressive and right on point for spring fashion trends. the collection makes it's grand entrance February 5th. my guess is the line will do just as phenomenal as the Missoni collection so make plans to be the first in line to grab these designer duds at a significantly lower and affordable price. i have my green little eyes on this fabulous white frock-so parisian i am obsessed and can't wait to throw a black blazer over it for a very Coco Chanel look.

20's Era

2012-01-04T15:27:00.000-08:00

in fashion, the 20's were all about become "someone"-separating yourself from the old and becoming something new. it seems fitting that my current inspiration for design and trends is coming from the 20's, and just in time for 2012 to start.

Coco Chanel set the tone of fashion in the twenties and has since been a design inspiration to anyone who knows an ounce about fashion. Whether its a drop waist dress, flapper dress adorned with glamorous beads or a loose fitting dress with embellishments, the twenties were romantic and full of glamour.

Merry Christmas

2011-12-25T08:58:00.000-08:00

Have a fabulous and fashionable holiday!!

ugly sweaters

Weekly Trend

2011-12-09T07:50:00.000-08:00

Fur

-DVF-

-Michael Kors-

I have been obsessed with faux furs for awhile now. they come in unique colors, shades and lengths. whether you wear a coat, or vest in black or beige, fur will always add a sense of glamour to any outfit.

how do you personally incorporate fur into your every day wardrobe?

Tuxedo Slipper

2011-10-04T15:21:00.000-07:00

-mens inspired-

pulling inspiration from the past and molding ideas to make sense for the future, loafer inspired tuxedo slippers are on trend for the season to come. no matter the occasion, or where you are walking to, slip your feet into these luxe flats to accessorize any outfit. from animal print, to embellishments these flats will dress up any ensemble. originally used by the male gender for more elegant occasions, this menswear inspired trend was stolen to give women a more chic way of wearing flats.

-leopard loafers-

-sam edelman studs-

Galvin-ized Headwear

2011-10-04T15:11:00.000-07:00

"My mission is to create unique handcrafted headwear, providing multiple expressions for the women who wear them"-Marie Galvin

Based out of Boston, Marie Galvin started her venture creating one of a kind hats in 1998. After her success in creating a Couture Collection of Hats, Marie was invited to be a Guest Speaker and exhibit hats at The Cincinnati Flower Show. That same month Galvin was invited to co-produce and exhibit at Boston’s leading cutting edge Gallery, Gallery Soto. Titled “Reversed, An Artistic View of Fashion”.

In August 2001, she won 1^st runner up in the Hat Designer of the Year competition held in London. That Fall marked the debut of Galvin’s first of many Trunk Shows at Henri Bendels in New York City.

The September 2001 issue of Irish America Magazinefeatured Galvin as the cover story. October 2001 her hats were featured during a Fall Fashion Segment with Diane Sawyeron the Good Morning America show. In February 2002, Patti Wilson, New York’s leading fashion stylist, invited Galvin to have her hats top off the Fall 2002 Heatherettes Collection during New York’s world famous Fashion Week. In May 2002, The British Hat Magazine invited Galvin along with 5 other international hat designers to create an alternative version of the panama straw hat.

Now working in Boston's South End, Marie continues to create the most glamorous, feminine hats that even Kate Middleton would wear. Sneaking into her show was amazing! All the clothes were styled by Neiman Marcus showcasing the most amazing fall fashion to highlight her one of a kind hats.

http://www.galvinizedhats.com/

Inside the Tent

2011-09-27T07:42:00.001-07:00

Boston Fashion Week

Inside the Tent

I had the opportunity to volunteer for Boston Fashion Week. my job was backstage, dressing the models before they walked the runway. talk about an exciting yet stressful job. the energy inside the tent was amazing. not only did it give the inspiration and motivation to start my own collection to show next time but the information and first had experience was irreplaceable. these designers had the most amazing designs to walk the runway. i was not able to talk pictures backstage, but i had the opportunity to sneak into the last show of the night. I saw the designer Marie Galvin whose collection was called Galvin-ized Headwear. Her entire collection was the most amazing hats, and headbands, complete with fur, feathers and tulle. The garments were styled and provided by Neiman Marcus. i was able to take photos of the show, next post will include a brief bio of the designer and her designs.

Marc by Marc Jacobs

2011-09-07T16:12:00.000-07:00

Marc by Marc Jacobs

Fall 2011 Ready to Wear Collection

-panther print-

Marc Jacobs take on seventies-gone-forties fashion was to die for this season. Menswear inspired suiting from plaid, and solid velvet, capes, fur and long skirts are the trends for the season. This collection is just hitting stores now, which is right in time for the crisp weather and fall feeling that has already started. Details from this collection include, giant fur collars, panthers everywhere, plaids, stripes in bold navy, orange and green, metallics, chevron printed dresses and skirts, leopards, and velvet suiting. This collection literally has it all, but I wouldn't expect anything less from Marc Jacobs. This man is a true artist and a master of mixing colors and prints.

-leopard print-

-deer print-

-chevron print-

Designer Profile

2011-09-05T05:17:00.000-07:00

Erin Fetherston

Erin started her label in 2005 with a couture collection at the Paris Haute Couture Show that had a fairy tale quality to it. capturing the hearts of all girls, Erin made her name popular by designing whimsical party dresses that all girls want to wear. Erin's designs are feminine, romantic, and playful.

Fall 2011 Ready-to-Wear

could light pink neutrals look more amazing? her take on flirty suiting, feminine dresses, draping and tailoring is beyond. the best part of her collection is the price tags, this is her lower-price line, which makes me love her even more.

New Additions

2011-08-30T12:37:00.000-07:00

yesterday i was in the mood to go shopping. i had a few things in mind that needed to be added to my fall wardrobe. i knew i was going to have to hunt, which required patience, which surprisingly i had ample amounts of. i went to tjmaxx, the good one that has the designer runway portion housed in the center of the store. i came across amazing good pieces, having to narrow my choices took much heartache. everything i wanted from leifsdottir, elizabeth and james, joie, and robbi & nikki where at my finger tips, at a fraction of the cost. this place had it all i was literally on cloud 9. after scouring all the racks and spending an hour in the fitting room, i chose the two lucky pieces that were going to have new homes in my closet.

Elizabeth & James

robbi & nikki

polka dots and feathers, how could one go wrong with these additions to their fall wardrobe. obviously staying away from black is never going to happen. i could not be happier with my new skirts.

Boston Fashion Week

2011-08-25T12:36:00.000-07:00

who is volunteering for fashion week? Meeting is tonight at 6pm on boylston street.

fashion week september 23-30

Mens Fashion

2011-08-10T08:40:00.000-07:00

recently accepting a management job in the men's department, i have had to shift my reading material to GQ magazine instead of Vogue and Elle which i have been accustomed to for my entire life. i have been reading up on the latest mens styles, so i know just what to tell those trendy guys that walk into my department. for all you male readers, listen up. these are the styles and trends that will grab any girl's attention. my question is, why don't we ever see these trends on the guys? these outfits are so put together, trendy and look amazing. i'm thinking guys are just too afraid to step out of the realm of jeans and a tee. i dare you men to just try layering tees, hoodies and a blazer for one day and see the reaction from the women in your life.

Label Doll

2011-08-03T16:52:00.000-07:00

i love the world of fashion, and everything it has to offer. recently i have been introduced to a fabulous new website called Label Doll. created by two fashionistas who i happen to have gone to high school with, this website is pure genius. this is a pay to bid auction site that offers the latest designer accessories for only pennies. yes, that right pennies! how these ladies came up with this idea, is beyond me, but i am obsessed. tonight was the first night i gave this website a try. the minutes were counting down, then seconds. my hands began sweating and i was getting excited for this bid to come to an end. unfortunately i lost, and ran out of bids, only making me want to continue bidding in the future in hopes of winning the designer goods these ladies pick out. are you a label doll? be a smart fashionista and become a member to this amazing site and buy designer goods for pennies.

Polka Dots

2011-06-28T14:59:00.000-07:00

Elle Magazines fashion spread is covered with black and white polka dots. i have always been into polka dots, bows and anything to make a simple outfit look a little more interesting. going more modern for fall, a black and white polka dot ensemble is the way to go. from jackets to pencil skirts and everything in between Marc Jacobs 2011 fall show had me drooling and wondering where I can find some polka dots. if you are not the daring type, opt for hosiery or a fun shoe to incorporate those little dots into your wardrobe. I for one cannot wait to make my head spin with dots of every size in jackets and skirts. thank you Marc Jacobs for never disappointing me.

Sergio Rossi

RZ Fall 2011

2011-06-20T12:29:00.000-07:00

it's not a secret how obsessed I am with the styling of Rachel Zoe. she is a goddess in the fashion world and I would more than happily sell my soul to have just one minute with her. not only can I not contain my excitement for season 4 of Rachel Zoe starting August 2nd, but her fall 2011 collection is to die for. i literally die looking at all the photos. the styling in an all white room in a corner is perfection, showcasing her amazing creations, her look book could not be more on point. her collection is reminiscent of the 70s with sharp tailoring, pantsuits with tuxedos, and draping to perfection. her collection was picked up by most department stores including Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Bergdorf Goodman, and last but not least Nordstrom! So thankful that the buying gods of designer collection at Nordstrom picked up her line. one of their smartest decisions in my eyes.

Bedazzlement

2011-06-17T15:42:00.000-07:00

Is anyone else dying over Britney Spear's bedazzled daisy dukes? Not so interested in her Femme Fatale Tour, because I cannot take my eyes off of her shorts. I must buy a bedazzle machine and glamorize a pair of my cut off shorts for summer. I am thinking July 4th weekend! What better way to kick off a weekend full of fireworks with the most amazing shorts in the entire world. Even better, this is such an easy DIY project that costs little to nothing. Ready to head to the craft store and pick myself up some colorful jewels as I speak.

Current Obsession

2011-06-08T17:15:00.000-07:00

"the culprit"

the moment I walked into work and laid my eyes upon these bright fuchsia J Brand skinny jeans my heart started to palpate. needing more color in my life as well as my wardrobe I knew these jeans were a must. at $176.00 a pop I knew this wasn't a realistic dream and decided to take matters into my own hands. by this I mean sprinting to the nearest Forever21 and H&M and scour the racks for any type of pink pant I could find in a 500 foot radius. sadly, after an entire break of shopping the mall for a colorful pair of denim, I walked back to work with a feeling of defeat. what is a girl to do? my obvious though was to check ebay for a miracle, only finding one pair at a buy it now price for $150. my last resort would be to wait patiently until they go on sale, but how it one supposed to keep up with the trends on a fixed income?

Shoes Galore

2011-06-02T18:40:00.000-07:00

Neutrals

the summer shoe frenzy has started. time to get that pedicure and slip you feet into the newest sandal trends. my choice this season is to stick with the neutrals and add pops of color with your clothing, accessories and handbags. ideal to wear with any colorful dress or romper these neutrals will never go out of style. stock your closet with a variety of heels and flats. my favorite are these Jessica Simpson 'Taz' sandals. even with a 5" heel the platforms make it an easy shoe to wear from day to night and mix with any ensemble. time to pick out what I am wearing to work tomorrow.

My Ray of Sunshine

2011-05-31T10:19:00.000-07:00

Classic Q-Hiller Hobo

my obsession with Marc by Marc Jacobs was brought to an all time high when I purchased my very own handbag. nicknamed my little ray of sunshine, due to its bright yellow appearance and ability to put a smile on my face even on the cloudiest of days, this bag put a whole new meaning to the word color. known for wearing mostly black all year round, I opted for a bold, colorful and vibrant handbag to carry my possessions through the summer months. this bold color brings a new intensity to my ensembles and leaves me feeling inspired. who knew a Marc by Marc Jacobs handbag could do so many things!?

Whats in Your Handbag?

Marc by Marc Jacobs sunglasses

Kate Spade necklace

Clinique Happy Perfume

Blistex Lip Balm

H2O

Marc by Marc Jacobs keychain & keys

Brahmin Leather Agenda

Fuschia lipstick

Fuschia credit card holder

Lancome cosmetics bag

Friends Forever

2011-05-02T17:05:00.000-07:00

Nothing is more stylish and trendy than having an amazing group of girlfriends who you can count on.

There was once a time that our lives were intertwined, we did everything together and knew everything that was going on in each other's lives. The college days, which in reality have been gone only for a year, but seem way too long ago. Bottom line, I miss my friends. After graduation, we went our separate ways, getting jobs in different cities, and living in different locations. It has been hard to keep in touch with everyone consistently until four days ago, when my genius friend Erin decided to send all my friends a chain email. This was the best idea I had ever heard of. Between my 8 friends we have been emailing back and forth daily recapping on our weekends, dating lives, and fun stories that only your friends can appreciate. I feel like I am close with my friends again and back in the loop of knowing what is going on in their lives, no matter the distance or time spent apart. Looking forward to the daily email blasts girls, they are always entertaining!

xoxo

Day 1

2011-04-15T08:57:00.000-07:00

Day 1 of my sunny vacation in Florida turned out to be not so sunny and warm. Obviously this was not going to stop me from sitting by the pool reading Chelsea Chelsea Bang Bang, with a pina colada in my hand. The first couple minutes were enjoyable until my whole body was covered in goosebumps and the wind kept blowing my towel off my chair. I was not going to let the wind and rain clouds stop me from what I came here to do. I bundled myself up in the hotel towels and with a smile on my face continued to read my book. Enough was enough I was freezing cold and was done fighting with the wind to keep myself on the right page of my book.

I needed something to do indoors, and a pedicure seemed like the perfect idea. I googled some places around the area found one 4 minutes away and set out in my rental car in the hopes of relaxing while I got my nails painted. I walked into a dream. This salon had the most unbelievable decor, a bar, and so much more. I sat in my pedicure chair, put the settings on massage and dipped my feet into some hot bubbly water. The girl came over with a menu and asked what I would like to drink. Wine sounded delicious and the perfect way to relax. This was heaven, why haven't I been to something like this before? Who needs the sun when you can relax in this amazing spa salon? Not me!

Spring Heels

2011-04-05T20:22:00.000-07:00

Christian Dior

It's that time ladies!! Head to your nearest nail salon treat yourself to a well deserved pedicure and slip your feet into spring's must have heels. It is all about the platform, with heels made from cork, twine and wood you outfits will never have a dull moment and your legs will never look longer. My upcoming vacation to the sunny state of Florida has my mind racing to everything spring and colorful because lets face it, we are all still wearing boots and covering ourselves in layers. This has got to end!!! Magazines, stores and websites have all been geared for the warm weather since Christmas time. Spring cleaning and closet organization has gone underway. I am surprised at the things I have found that will work perfectly with these spring trends. But then again I always feel the need to buy something new. My perfect solution is these Nine West espadrilles. What better way to transition from winter boots to a spring peep toe espadrille bootie. Sign me up, because I am obsessed! And at $79 how can one really say no?

"The Rope"

Orange You Glad It's Spring

2011-03-31T08:43:00.000-07:00

The first day of spring has come and gone so fast, we are left wondering what happened to the warmth and the sun. Luckily the stores are jam packed with new spring merchandise I am forced to think color and prints even if the sun hasn't graced us with it's presence. Orange seems to be the key color going forward and for me it is all about taking a trip on the wild side. I am a black and white person, and never much dabbled in something with color. Until I went to Zara that is. Hanging there on a rack, beautifully merchandised with a striped navy and white top I found the skirt of my dreams, ...in bright orange! I decided it was time to think big, wear bold and force myself into the unknown. All I can think about is wearing this skirt with an amazing pair of wedges and a crisp white blouse and it hit me, why wait for the warm air? I am going to start wearing color now. This orange skirt looks perfect with black opaque tights, my over the knee dolce vita boots and a black top. Looking in the mirror I realize black doesn't always mean polished and professional. I can achieve this look with the brightest of colors.

Magazine Craze

2011-02-25T07:59:00.000-08:00

Its that time of the month again!!...Magazine subscriptions are in the mail and I am full of excitement to get my hands on the March issues of Vogue & Elle. Little did I realize this month Vogue decided to send me a novel. I am in my glory, it is the thickest issue I have laid my eyes upon and I am going to enjoy every minute of flipping through the most amazing editorials and articles all geared towards the fashion obsessed like myself. It has always been a dream of mine to work for a magazine, style photo shoots and create amazing spreads. The latest episode of gossip girl, where Blair lands an internship at W magazine sent me into a jealous rage. Something a nice glass of red wine can fix, while I dream about how I am going to get a glamorous job like Blair. Excited for next weeks episode!!

Color Me Happy

2011-02-08T09:23:00.000-08:00

I think it is time to put these gloomy, grey, cold days behind us and focus on something more colorful and cheery. I am talking about bold colored lipstick, shimmery eyeshadows, blush in a range of different colors. What better way to put on a happy face during these cold winter months than with a new makeup. I tend to change up my makeup routine based on the seasons. This season I am embracing my pale skin, livening it up with Nars blush in orgasm and covering my eyes in neutral shimmery eyeshadows complete with black liner on the top and tons of eyelashes. Spring 2011 makeup trends include shimmery eyeshadows in purples, greens and blues, bold berry colored lips and cheeks. When keeping these trends in mind, I suggest trying only one at a time to avoid looking like you work at a circus.

Ballerina Trends

2011-01-15T08:24:00.000-08:00

[balmain runway]

[hair trends]

Tutus and buns need not only be worn by ballerinas. The ballerina trend is predicted to be big for Spring 2011. From skirts made out of lace and tulle, ballerina flats becoming all the rage and a chic new way to wear your hair I couldn't be more excited for spring to arrive. I am becoming a fan of wearing my hair tied back in a high neat bun, it saves me some time in the morning and if Vogue says it is a trend then who am I to argue with the fashion gods. Learning the new trends from watching runway shows and getting inspiration from balmain's amazing presentation, I couldn't help myself when I saw a tulle ballerina skirt in black at target of all places. I am not one to spend a lot of money on trend pieces, but this skirt cost $4.24 and I couldn't say no, even if it is only worn once. I am excited to pair this inexpensive skirt with amazing jackets and blazers, bedazzle myself in jewelry and make this trend my own.

[today's outfit]

Snow Day

2011-01-13T09:12:00.000-08:00

[checklist]

[collage supplies]

I never though I would be thankful to see a foot of snow on the ground when I woke up. Needless to say, I was staying in my pajamas all day, sipping on hot chocolate and doing anything and everything I could possibly fit into this glorious day. I have wanted to cover an old shoebox with magazine cut outs and make a collage of fashionable inspiration to create a storage box that I wouldn't mind looking at on top of my desk. Starting this organizational frenzy, I decided it was time to sort through my jewelry and separate my beads into a beading box A.C. Moore so kindly provided. My room, closet, and desk are immaculate making creativity a lot easier when I get in my productive moods. I threw making a skirt onto the list, because I have been staring at this black velvet material for about 6 months knowing exactly what I want to make with it, but not actually following through with it. I knew this task was probably not going to get done, especially with three episodes of soaps I needed to catch up on. Ebay didn't happen either, which I need to get around to because the two bags full of clothes and accessories staring at me from my closet have the potential to make me some extra money. All in all I am pretty happy with everything I got done today. I am relaxed, happy and accomplished. Thank you snow, may I see you again soon.

[finished product]

Knit Headband

2011-01-12T19:07:00.000-08:00

Supplies

circular needle size 10
straight needle size 10
bulky yarn
sewing needle and thread

Directions:

piece 1

cast on 70 stitches on circle needle
knit for 2 inches

piece 2

cast on 6 stitches on straight needle
knit for 2 inches

piece 3

cast on 20 stitches on straight needle
knit for 3 inches

Once all three pieces are complete, scrunch piece 3 so that piece 2 touches the ends on piece 3. With a needle and thread hand sew the two pieces together along the edges in order for it to stay. Next sew the bow onto the piece 1, creating a knit headband with a bow.

I made this pattern up on my own and experimented with the sizes in order for it to look the way I wanted. The entire thing took me about 2 hours to complete!

I hate my outfit. End of story.

2011-01-11T17:03:00.000-08:00

[cropped cable knit sweater tucked into highwaisted draped skirt]
[patterned tights & booties]

[the devil]

I went to bed last night stress free and full of excitement. I rarely pick my ensembles out prior to the morning rush of shower, coffee, makeup and hair. I usually tend to make my way to the closet after all these tasks are done. Last night however, I thought I would start a new trend to eliminate the haphazard mornings which almost always leave me flying out of the house with wet hair speeding like a lunatic to make it to work on time. I woke up this morning with the intention to shower and curl my hair, fix my pearl necklace which was the main focus of my outfit, get starbucks and mosey into work five minutes early. I took the 30 minute grace period I gave myself and ventured into by beading supplies to fix my favorite necklace. Just as I was about to tighten the crimping bead around the string and finish off my first task, the necklace fell apart yet again. Keep in mind it took longer than 30 minutes to do this due to lack of correct string and needles to make the process faster. Therefore, I was extremely late, in a fight with my favorite necklace, no time to shower which forced me into throwing my hair up with a headband and I was left with no other clothing options because I had only packed the one when I spent the night at my boyfriend's. Not caring that I had to be in the car twenty minutes ago I still stood in line at starbucks, hoping to alleviate my borderline angry mood. I got to work hating my outfit because I ruined what could have been an amazing one but due to lack of accessories it would have been put on the worst dressed list. Luckily I am sitting here thankful I am home alone in my bathrobe and ready to fix this necklace once and for all.

Birthday

2011-01-10T07:55:00.000-08:00

Twenty Three. Yikes, where has the time gone? I started my birthday celebration pampering myself at the hair salon, then had my nails painted with OPI Romeo and Joliet. I am in love with this nail color. It is a mix between pink and purple, not too bright, but not too dark which puts me in an amazing mood.

Luckily I have a three day weekend, so Boston sounded like a perfect place to celebrate my birthday. My boyfriend and I met my friend Christine and her boyfriend out to dinner at this cute restaurant called the Regal Beagle in Brookline. The atmosphere was so cute, booths had nice throw pillows, the lighting was dim and the wall paper was something straight out of a Marie Antoinette movie.

Sequins&Fur

Boston <3

The main reason to spend the night in Boston was due to Cirque du Soleil. We had tickets for months and the anticipation and excitment was getting overwhelming. I couldn't wait any longer to see the acrobats and costumes. The show was everything I hoped for and more. I would love to meet/be the costume designer who is responsible for those show stopping costumes. I was mesmerized and it gives me all the more reason to continue forward and make my portfolio something out of my dreams.

Family

2011-01-06T20:03:00.000-08:00

A fashion trend is a type of fashion design that is popular in that time but eventually will go out of fashion and another idea will become the new popular trend. Family will always be in style no matter the day, time, or season. I have a very big, close family that I know will always be supportive no matter what. This is my favorite picture of my sister, cousins and myself. A time where we spent less on what we were wearing, but more of what our barbies and dolls where wearing. We have been very close since we were little and always manage to find time for each other.

Promotion=New Wardrobe

2011-01-05T08:28:00.000-08:00

I am so excited for my new promotion. A little nervous, and a little unsure of whats to come, but it is so worth it. I am the new assistant manager of lingerie!! I am moving to a different store, where there are a few familiar faces, but a ton of new ones. The excitement began on Monday when I received the call from the lingerie manager asking me to join her team. I accepted immediately with a huge smile on my face. Two days later it still has not set in, but I have been thinking of all the ways to wear my current wardrobe and all the things I would like to add to it. I love that this will be a brand new start for 2011. A new job, a new work environment and new people. What more could I ask for? After sifting through my closet, seeing what I have for dresses, skirts and pants I knew I was in trouble. With a closet full of denim and cute tops, I never had a problem because I worked in t.b.d. and wore jeans all the time. Lingerie, not so much and I refuse to wear black dress pants and look like an adult. I am faced with the challenge of keeping my personal style, following the trends, and looking professional for work....without jeans. I am thinking it is time to invest in the Citzens for Humanity Avedons. They are black, fabulous, look like denim...but they aren't!

I can think of a billion ways to incorporate these with boots, blazers and fun tops that I already have in my closet. I finally have my own desk, I saw it during my interview. Very cute, but very cold which means I am going to have to layer to keep myself warm. Unless they allow me to bring a space heater, which I highly doubt they will. I went to h&m and got two chunky cable knit sweaters and a new black jacket I have been wanting for awhile. I added a new belt with a huge bow on it, and a couple necklaces. I have all the basics I need to get by with and a ton of accessories to make each outfit look new and exciting each time I mix and match my clothes. I start the 17th, and it cannot come soon enough!!

New Year, Fresh Start

2011-01-02T07:32:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year everyone!! I am so excited for what 2011 has in store for me. I had a nice low key dinner at my favorite restaurant, and drank my favorite wine. This is exactly what I wanted. I wore my blue dress from H&M and tied my ribbon belt around it. I love this dress, and I hardly ever wear it. I have so many new years resolutions. I want to eat healthier, exercise more, be more productive with my time, finish my portfolio, finish my graduate school program and have relaxing time for myself. I agree, this will be a busy year, but it will also be so rewarding if I can do all these things I want to do. I am also so excited for 2011, because wide legs are coming into trend. Rachel Zoe has been wearing them for awhile with her Chanel jackets, but now is the time for the mainstream to start wearing the trend. Luckily I have had my seven for all mankind ginger jeans for two years now, all I need now is a to die for pair of wedges for spring.

Wii Fit

2010-12-30T22:05:00.000-08:00

New obsession=Wii Fit. First I created my profile, picked out my hair, eye color and facial features. Sadly there were no options to change my outfit. I am stuck wearing a red shirt and grey pants, on the screen, but I'm obviously going to wear my glitter sneakers as I work out. Now the fun begins!! My sister, boyfriend and I all sat here as each one of us started playing the balancing and cardio games. I was very hesitant at first because we all looked like idiots moving in place on this little white step in the middle of the living room. Once I got comfortable, I was surprisingly starting to feel my body working and starting to sweat. Not only was I having a blast, I was getting a workout besides. We made it a group activity trying to beat each other scores and ended up playing all night. Thank you Wii Fit, I think we will be seeing each other a lot in the future.

Need Sleep

2010-12-28T09:15:00.000-08:00

Why is it that I always manage to be creative late at night? It makes it very hard to wake up in the mornings, leaving me tired and in desperate need of a gallon of strong coffee. I am so glad my graduate class is over, and the holidays are behind us. I feel like I can finally relax, breathe and do something for myself. I decided to start knitting a dolman sleeve sweater for myself. I have mastered scarves, hats and different patterns, so I figure how hard could a sweater be? I am excited because I am going to incorporate this chunky ivory colored sweater with a black velvet skirt, complete with jewlery I started to make for my fall line I can finally start on! I hope to get this done soon, so I can actually wear it before the winter is over. Looks like it might be another late night, I can sleep when I die right?

Merry Christmas

2010-12-26T10:30:00.000-08:00

The excitement of Christmas just isn't the same as it once was twenty years ago. I blame it on retail mostly, and the fact that I didn't have any games or dolls to play with after gifts were opened. I sat there, drinking my coffee in my new white cozy bathrobe and thought about how Christmas morning used to be. My sister and I would wake each other up, go downstairs to see if santa came then for hours tried waking my parents up until finally at 5:30 in the morning they agreed to wake up so we could tear apart wrapping paper and see what santa had brought us. This year, we slept in late, my parents already had dressed up and I knew mostly what I was getting, with a few surprises. All in all I'm not too sure about this growing up thing, I do not see the perks in it. Although I got an amazing new purse, and some great clothes I have wanted for awhile, santa was still very generous.

Lazy Sunday

2010-12-18T18:23:00.000-08:00

Nothing is better than coming home from work, especially after a busy Saturday during the holiday season knowing you have the next day off. I like to unwind, first with a glass of wine and second with a nice bubble bath. This is the time where I get to have me time. During me time I get to paint my nails, organize my life for the week, organize my clothes, read magazines and be completely lazy and not feel guilty about it. I am so excited for my day off tomorrow, especially because it's lazy Sunday. I hardly ever get Sunday's off and they are my most favorite day of the week. I am already anticipating breakfast and coffee in my robe, laying on the couch watching reruns of Rachel Zoe while I knit and make jewelry. I honestly could not even dream of a better day off. Inspiration for the jewelry I want to make came from the new Trend Department at work. These necklaces go for about a $100, but nope since I like to be creative and make my own things I can make these necklaces in about half an hour for a fraction of the cost.

Christmas List

2010-12-16T08:11:00.000-08:00

The day came when my mom asked me if I had made a Christmas List. I got super excited and said no but I'll go make one right now. Little did I know how hard that would be. I consider myself a professional shopper, and I work in retail...how hard could making a little Christmas list be? I poured over magazines and every online store that had a website to shop at and I still came up with nothing. Until one very slow night at Nordstrom, I wandered into the shoe department and found exactly what I needed. Steve Madden 'Hoood' boots. They had all the answers I needed to create a fabulous Christmas List. Because of these boots I now know what I needed to put on my list and hopefully santa wants to buy me this year! These military inspired boots will go with every skinny jean, every dress, shorts and tights, leggings and big chunky sweaters. Please santa, I think I need these.

Shopping Trip

2010-12-15T19:11:00.000-08:00

My morning started off with a bold cup of starbucks coffee and the realization my mom had the entire day off. Usually that results in a shopping trip, and being so close to Christmas, I knew it was a given. I got ready for the day, wore leggings, a floofy top as my boyfriend likes to call it and boots because I was ready to try on a million things in hope of finding amazing additions to my deprived wardrobe. Little did I know my mom had a different idea of what the day was going to entail. After two hours of driving 30 minutes away from home, stopping at every home depot, lumber store and lighting store in between and getting lost along the way in my mother's attempt to find things for our house being remodeled I finally made it to the mall. By this time I was car sick, lost all patience and was physically exhausted from shivering in the car as my mom thought it would be a great idea to take her keys with her and leave me in the freezing cold. Got some lunch, changed my mood and got some shopping done for myself and others. Next time I'm going to think twice about a shopping trip with my mom, because my idea of shopping does not include debating which hardwood floor would look best in the living room.

Leather Pants

2010-12-14T08:15:00.000-08:00

I am about to jump on the coveted leather pants bandwagon, without a single thought in my mind. These lusted after pants have been a trend for some time now, and it is just coming to my realization how badly they need a home in my closet. H&M has very inexpensive options and luckily the store is right next to Nordstrom, so all I have to do is walk outside my store and into H&M. I already want to wear them with every boot and chunky knit sweater in my closet, I don't know how I went so long without them. I'm calling it a little Christmas gift to myself.

Rain, Rain, Go Away

2010-12-13T10:18:00.001-08:00

Woke up to yet another gloomy, rainy day. Since I am not a proud owner of a pair of rain boots it makes it difficult to want to get dressed and go out into the rain to do some much needed errands. Since I woke up, I have caught up on an entire weeks worth of soaps, almost finished my scarf I am knitting and read the latest Vogue magazine. I guess I can't complain about the rain, seeing as this has been such a relaxing day off. Maybe I will start to wish for rain more often, it gives me a good excuse to stay in underneath the blankets on the couch guilt free. But then again maybe a nice pair of rain boots would do me good.

Vintage

2010-12-12T19:59:00.000-08:00

I have always been intrigued and inspired by vintage clothing, jewlery, and materials. I am embarassed to say I can spend hours upon hours searching on blogs, magazines and ebay for amazing one of a kind vintage things. I came across the FashionVault and FashionVoice on ebay and I was amazed. Celebrity stylists and trendsetters shop on ebay and lend their fashion expertise. Thanks to Annabel Tollman I am now sickly obsessed with finding a pair of vintage silk lingerie tap shorts with lace. I'm thinking thick tights a blazer and some booties to make this outfit. Other obsessions include vintage fur scarf, big jewlery, silk scarves, leather gloves and an interesting hat. Now for the all nighter I am about to pull on the pursuit of finding these silk shorts is another story.

Navy is the New Black

2010-12-10T05:19:00.000-08:00

Black has been my go to color of choice for clothing in which seems like a century. I know I am not the only one who sticks to white, grey and black hues when it comes to dressing. Black is always so effortless and easy to throw on while still looking great. Today I opted for a different neutral than normal and chose to wear a navy blue lace dress. While still looking put together, I feel more glamorous and vibrant, almost like I took longer to put my outfit together and spent more time on this new and exciting neutral. So, navy and lace mixed with a giant pearl necklace, black tights and black blazer. Who said you couldn't mix black and navy?! I for one think it is the best color pairing.

6:30 A.M.

2010-12-10T03:50:00.000-08:00

It is 6:30 a.m. I have no words I am stunned for the fact that a) I am awake, b) I can't fall back asleep and c) I am ok with this. Just made my morning coffee, it is a little too hot to drink right now which leaves me ample time to get comfortable on the couch and wrapped in my blankets. I made a to do list in my head while I was trying to go back to sleep. The days list includes finishing my hw for my graduate course (so excited 2 assignments left), finish my scarf I am knitting as a gift, scrounge up information on Providence Style Week (looking to show my collection in June), and designing 2 looks and drawing them on paper. The goal is to finish this before I have work at 12. My productive level to get things done this week is off the charts, so I'm thinking this is a reasonable goal.

P.S. it is still dark out

To Sell, or Not to Sell

2010-12-08T13:42:00.000-08:00

Recently, days off include waking up late, getting coffee, reading magazines and fashion blogs and cleaning my closet and drawers. I realized I have a lot of clothes that have been worn and unworn that I no longer feel the need to own. Most of these things are in perfect condition with tags on them or only worn a few times. I have decided to donate some, consign others and sell the goodies. I set up a seller account on ebay and I am going to try and sell a couple pairs of shoes and some jewlery. After listing these items, I felt a wave of saddness realizing maybe its not the right time to part with my suede thigh high boots. Who knows if I will want to wear them again in the future. I had to calm myself down by thinking if I sell these, I can buy another pair of shoes guilt free. It dawned on me that this is the perfect solution to my shopping habbits. I can sell the old to buy the new. Oh, the things I will do for the love of fashion.

Relax & Unwind

2010-12-08T11:55:00.000-08:00

There is nothing better than coming home from a days work and a long commute to a hot homemade meal and a glass of wine prepared by your amazing boyfriend. Dinner was rice and mixed vegetables, asparagus, and fish with a salad on the side as well as bread and our own creation of olive oil dip, and a glass of chilled pinot grigio. Of course presentation is everything and I made sure the dinner table was perfectly styled and in the right place to make the meal look that much more inviting. After dinner, I made my poor boyfriend tune into an episode of gossip girl while I knit the beginning of a scarf I would like to give away for the holidays. Knitting is a new hobby of mine, while a little frustrating because I add and subtract stitches as I go and often have to take a couple rows out at a time, I am becoming a lot faster and more comfortable with the needles. This pattern scarf consists of knitting two stitches, then purling two stitches creating a perfect ribbed effect. I couldn't think of a better way to come home after a days work and in the midst of cold winter, such a perfect way to unwind after a busy day.

Good Morning Sunshine

2010-12-06T09:14:00.000-08:00

For anyone who knows me, mornings are not my thing. I would much rather sleep sleep until noon, continue to lounge around all day and in turn get absolutely nothing done. However, this morning was quite different. I woke up bright and early, well for me 10 o'clock is early especially on a day on off. First thought was I NEED coffee!! After my first few sips, I decided today was going to be a very productive day. I have a lot of work to do on my portfolio to land me that dream job, and what better way to start off a day with a yummy coffee, a dose of the newest Vogue magazines and my Adobe Illustrator program to help me design with some new inspiration. I am designing a ready to wear women's line, for fall/winter 2011 complete with velvet, fur, sequins, silk and hand knit accessories. I am very inspired and excited and looking forward to the finished product. Until then, I am going to try this whole getting up early and being productive gig, because I think it is going to pay off.

Oh, New York, New York

2010-12-05T23:55:00.001-08:00

Take me back to October, that crisp fall night in New York City with my best friends. New York City is where my heart is. Everything about the city at night is so glamorous. Channeling my inner most gossip girl, I sported thigh high black suede boots that only come out on certain nights, with a simple LBD wrapped in a cropped black fur coat. My glamorous friends in leather, sequins, and fur made us look like we belonged in the city and knew where to go. Don't let the fashionable outfits fool you, we got lost quite a few times, talked to some people we probably shouldn't, got involved in a dance off on the subway and had way too much fun for one night. I can't wait to be back in the city, this time hopefully for an extended visit with a job worth dying for.

xoxo Gossip Girl

Belts, Belts, Belts

2010-12-05T21:44:00.000-08:00

Belts are my best friend. They serve so many purposes from holding pants up, to creating a smaller waist line or maybe just a decoration around your waist. I work at Nordstrom, on the second floor. Belts....on the first floor. I spend my days running up and down the escalator grabbing belts for every customer to complete their outfits. I mean I'm not complaining since I pass it off as a workout instead of going to the gym, but I just can't help my belt obsession that I pass onto each one of my customers. In conclusion besides being named the belt queen, I have made a belt of my own, out of ribbons to be precise. This amazing ribbon belt was made by cutting 6 inch strips on ribbon and then tying it onto a larger ribbon which will then tie around your waist. This belt took 10 minutes of my time, making it the perfect handmade gift giving idea for the holidays. Next up...a feather belt with some beading if I'm feeling extra adventurous.

Creativity

2010-11-21T19:57:00.000-08:00

Creativity comes in all different forms. Some people have the ability to design, create, or innovate exciting ideas in all different aspects of life, no matter where it takes you. For most creativity is an expression of what one is most passionate about. I love to create clothing or accessories. I find that area the one where I am most happy. It is such a rewarding feeling creating a new scarf, or making a beautiful dress or having a one of a kind jewelry piece on and someone comments or asks where did you get that? I love answering, I made it. It gives me a sense of satisfaction not many people could understand. I am in the process of creating many gift ideas for the holiday season. Yes, it is very time consuming, but at the end of the day I can fall asleep with a smile on my face knowing I put my time into something I absolutely love.

Thimble

2010-11-01T20:52:00.000-07:00

thim-ble
[thim-buhl]
-noun
a small cap, usually of metal worn over the fingertip to protect it when pushing a needle through cloth in sewing.

To me a thimble saves my fingers when hand sewing hems, buttons or any other tedious project that requires a needle and thread. To my boyfriend, a thimble is the perfect charm to put onto a necklace creating the perfect sentimental gift for his jewlery obsessed girlfriend. One might ask where he was so clever in finding a thimble charm. The answer would be in a monoply box. Question is, what am I going to use as my piece when playing the game?!

October

2010-10-26T06:06:00.000-07:00

i couldn't think of a more perfect month. the return of pumpkin spice lattes, the changing of leaves, candy apples and how could i forget pumpkin carving? oh how i love you october. this past weekend i took a trip to Salem, MA went to a pumpkin patch and carved the best pumpkin i could ever dream of. of course i had to pick the most perfect outfit to do all this in, and i came up with a vintage looking white lace dress worn over black tights and topped of with a leather coat and chunky knit infinity scarf. it was a weekend i'll never forget <3