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OUTFIT- *{ SeVered GarDeN }* GoodMorning * V Day special
HAIR- Action Womens Hair Madison - Natural Ombre [4Pack]
Perfect Pastels
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| Clockwise from top left: Jil Sander paisley jacket; Yves Saint Laurent pink clutch; Charlotte Olympia sandals; D&G tulle midi skirt |
Ah, springtime is finally upon us, and it seems that the spring fashions have gone classically spring. Pastels are the march-to-may staple and everyone from Jil Sander to Yves Saint Laurent is jumping on the sweet fifties trend. Mint, peach, and bubblegum are the biggest hits. Take your pick!
(all items from net-a-porter.com)
The 84th Annual Academy Awards: Red Carpet Recap
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This evening seemed to be all about nostalgia. And it seemed fitting, too, given the year of movies we've had. The Artist, My Week with Marilyn, and Hugo were all about the golden age of film and the beauty of the silver screen. Midnight in Paris dealt with our nostalgic dreams for our own personal "golden age." The Help was retro fun at its best. In an era where CGI and 3D reign supreme, it's nice to be reminded that the true gems of Hollywood are the beautiful, simple movies that tell a beautiful story.
Regardless of who wins the big awards, we know what really matters: who wins best dressed! The starlets were out in full force this afternoon on the red carpet, and there were some huge hits. Glitz and glimmer seemed to dominate the carpet, and many celebs chose whites and nudes. One shoulders were also frequently seen. Here are some of my favorites of the night:
Regardless of who wins the big awards, we know what really matters: who wins best dressed! The starlets were out in full force this afternoon on the red carpet, and there were some huge hits. Glitz and glimmer seemed to dominate the carpet, and many celebs chose whites and nudes. One shoulders were also frequently seen. Here are some of my favorites of the night:
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| Gwyneth Paltrow |
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| Mila Jovovich |
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| Jessica Chastain in Alexander McQueen |
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| Stacy Keibler in Marchesa |
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| Octavia Spencer in Tadashi Shoji |
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| Emma Stone in Giambattista Valli |
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| Natalie Portman |
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| Penelope Cruz |
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| Michelle Williams in Louis Vuitton -BEST DRESSED OF THE NIGHT |
(images from zimbio.com)
. chica .
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by Oleandra Macalroy
SKIN: [Al Vulo! Skin] - [ Sakia ] - [ Natural cacoa ]
HAIR: [LeLutka]-JENIFFER hair/Dark Brunette
TOP: :STICKY FINGERS: My tube top (black)
JACKET: *COCO*_DenimJacket_Midnight
PANTS: -BC- Lowrise Unbuttoned Jeans DarkBlue
BOOTS: Maitreya Mesh * Radical Boots * Smoke Reptile
BELT: [MANDALA]Mikoto Belt/VINTAGE GOLD/FEMALE
GLOVES: YV - VIVIEN - RING GLOVES - [PACK]
EARRINGS: p.c; Studded Gold Circles Earrings
ENJOY!
. Just a Feeling .
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Teresa Lectar:
Sweater- -SU!- Long Sweater Blue BOX
Jeans- -SU!- Xlaw Ripped Jeans Black BOX
Boots- ..:: Energie ::. DAVIDE Boots Bag Ty Daddy <3
Necklace- *SiSSi* Round 'n Round Female
Queen of Hearts
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Anthropologie "Carolinae" Top purchased in Pasadena this weekend
American Eagle Outfitters Camisole
Paige Premium Denim straight-leg Jeans
Steve Madden buckle gladiator Sandals
Hope you all had a lovely Presidents' Day weekend! I know I did, because I got to spend the day with my mommy in beautiful Pasadena. We checked out the Barney's Warehouse Sale (which was pretty picked over, but she found a great dress and now I know to go the very first day), bought some new fabrics in the garment district, and found a few great things at Anthro. And then we got to stay at this fabulous hotel for the night:
The Langham Huntington Hotel was beautiful and built in the twenties and best of all, full of pink! I had to nab a few of the pens from our room because they were just too adorable.
I had such a lovely time and I cannot wait for my grandmother to find a place in Pasadena this spring because that means I'll get to head up there a lot more often!
Also, look how cool these fabrics are that I picked up! I cannot wait to make shorts and skirts and dresses and more with them!
How was everyone else's long weekend?
Uptown Girl
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Oscar de la Renta has long been heralded as the uniform of many an Upper East Side lady who lunches and their Ivy League-bound daughters, but I think there's a part of de la Renta's clothes that appeals to anyone, whether you live in Park Avenue Penthouse, Malibu bungalow, or Wyoming ranch.
For fall Mr. de la Renta went for all-out glamour, using jewel tones and soft pastels as the basis for his collection. Jewels were certainly the theme of the night, for everything from headbands to silky fabrics was adorned with diamonds, emeralds, rubies, and more. While keeping with his New York High Society vibe, he also introduced many looks that the younger set will surely jump for.
Of course, what I loved most was the absolute Blair Waldorf-ness to it all. Those silk turban-style headbands and jeweled beauties got me wishing that Blair would go back to the old headband for once.
My absolute favorite dress of the night? This baby blue beauty with a poofy tulle petticoat that would be perfect for prom. If only I had roughly four thousand dollars to blow on a dress.
For fall Mr. de la Renta went for all-out glamour, using jewel tones and soft pastels as the basis for his collection. Jewels were certainly the theme of the night, for everything from headbands to silky fabrics was adorned with diamonds, emeralds, rubies, and more. While keeping with his New York High Society vibe, he also introduced many looks that the younger set will surely jump for.
Of course, what I loved most was the absolute Blair Waldorf-ness to it all. Those silk turban-style headbands and jeweled beauties got me wishing that Blair would go back to the old headband for once.
My absolute favorite dress of the night? This baby blue beauty with a poofy tulle petticoat that would be perfect for prom. If only I had roughly four thousand dollars to blow on a dress.
(images from style.com)
Welcome to Americana
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There is something distinctly native about the looks of Spring. The retro fifties styles do conjure images of one of America's golden decades. We had just won our second World War and had emerged as a world superpower, so I guess the people of the States were feeling pretty good about themselves. And how does one celebrate? Why, by donning pearls, curling hair, and hopping in a vibrant T-bird, of course! More than fifty years after the fact, the fifties still have plenty of lure. For spring, everyone from Prada to Juicy Couture is amping up the saturation, nipping the waist, and rouge-ing the lips. See for yourself, retro is back!
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| Prada Spring 2012 Ad Campaign |
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| Karlie Kloss for Juicy Couture Spring 2012 |
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| Glamour UK March 2012 |
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| “American Pop”: Abbey Lee Kershaw photographed by Alasdair McLellan for Vogue UK March 2012 |
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| Karlie Kloss for Americans Manhasset S/S 2012 Lookbook |
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| Lana Del Rey |
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| Suzy Parker |
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| Querelle Jensen by Craig Mcdean for W February 2012 |
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by Oleandra Macalroy
HAIR: .: vive9 :. Duchess Braidin Blonde Tones
TOP: Kyoot - Bronte Dress (Black)
JACKET: *COCO*_TuxedoJacket_Black
PANTS: -BC- High Waist Pants "Black"
SHOES: N-core ULTRAPLATFORM "Noir Intense" BOXED
CLUTCH: LoQ" New York Clutch
NAILS: Candy Nail #P006 Long Nails Black
RINGS: [MANDALA]MILKY WAY RING & NAILS/gaga black
ENJOY!
. black angel .
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by Oleandra Macalroy
SKIN: [ PXL ] Linda G3 DA NudeLips [ Wear ME ]
HAIR: RAW HOUSE :: Tijana hair [Blacks]
EARRINGS: p.c; Studded Gold Circles Earrings
TOP: Peqe - Bold_Noir
SCARF: Peqe - Cruela Devil
PANTS: -BC- High Waist Pants "Black"
BELT: [EY:NO] Dragonfly Belly Chain
RINGS: [EY:NO] Dragonfly Rings
GLOVES: Peqe - Cruela Devil
BOOTS: Maitreya Mesh * Radical Boots * Black
BAG: Fleshtone :: Kelly Saddle Bag [Black]
GLASSES: pc; Logo Frames
CIGARETTE: Vin's Special Blend Cigarette 4 pack
TEETH: [ PXL ] OpenMouth addon [ Wear ME ]
ENJOY!
. pure black .
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by Oleandra Macalroy
HAIR: [LeLutka]-QCX hair/Dark Blonde
LASHES: Mstyle Lashes - Elf
NECKLACE: :+*R*+: Bolero Necklace
DRESS: Peqe - Bold_Noir
TIGHTS: Izzie's - Patterned Tights II
BOOTS: Maitreya Mesh * Radical Boots * Black
RING: RING-RIG PLATINUM/ONYX -RYCA-
CIGARETTE: Vin's Special Blend Cigarette 4 pack
TEETH: [ PXL ] OpenMouth addon [ Wear ME ]
GLOVES: Peqe - Cruela Devil
ENJOY!
Friday, I'm in Love: Lanvin
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This Lanvin Doll is one of the reasons why I adore Alber Elbaz so much. He just does fun stuff like this and it just makes me so happy. I wish I had a little sister (and $400 to spare) to give this adorable fashion doll to. And how cool is it that it is totally an Elbaz sketch come to life? I just love it.
(doll available at net-a-porter.com)
NYFW Recap: Part 2
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What started off shaky has ended as one of the best fashion weeks in a long while. We aren't even out of winter yet and already I am dying for fall again because I can't wait to see these fabulous clothes in action. There are so many things I noticed, so keep checking back for more fall fashion recaps. I plan to dedicate a full post to Oscar de la Renta because it was possibly the greatest show thus far. But right now here are some other shows that I couldn't get enough of.
Derek Lam
Derek Lam has been long heralded as the king of California minimalism and in a way I have always understood his take on minimalism much more than other designers. For fall he went for a very sleek yet youthful vibe that really showed his attention to detail.
Tommy Hilfiger
For Hilfiger's "Town & Country" the designer drew inspirations from country clubs and Park Avenue apartments. The entire collection was pretty stellar, but what really got me going was the assortment of fabulous leather coats. The rich colors, the plethora of buttons, and the box shapes all made me smile.
Marc by Marc Jacobs
Marc Jacob's signature line was also a success, which I will most likely talk about later, but his diffusion line deserves some credit too. As a teenager I've always been a fan of the urban youth feel of Marc by Marc, and this collection was full of everything I love about Marc. And really, who doesn't love a girl in a dress and combat boots?
Philosophy
Alberta Ferretti is usually a very romantic designer, so it was nice to see her go back to basics for fall. She showed a true mastery of outerwear in soft neutrals that will be sure to fly off the shelves.
Proenza Schouler
After a disappointing spring show, it was so good to see Proenza Schouler back in winning territory. I loved the shapes and the colors and just the vibe of the whole show. And don't even get me started on that Japanese print.
Thankoon
Thankoon is just so much fun. He really understands what the youth want. We want bright colors and leather jackets and fun dresses and he gave it to us. And really, who else could mix fuchsia, highlighter orange, and maroon so expertly?
(all images from style.com)
The Lonely Hearts Club
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What I enjoy most about Valentine's Day is not the excessive romantic lovey-dovey-ness but rather the fact that I can wear as much pink as I want without being judged -not that that really stops me any other day of the year. Still, it is nice to be able to outwardly flaunt my rose-colored clothes without people gawking at me like I'm some kind of My Little Pony.
And because I love you, my fabulous readers so much, I have made a collection of fashion-centric Valentine's Day cards that I'm surprised Hallmark didn't already pick up! Haha. They are totally cringe-worthy (they were made on MS Paint, after all) but hopefully someone gets a good laugh out of them.
J. Crew button-down and skirt
Anthropologie sunglasses
Steve Madden boots
Ann Taylor leopard skinny belt
And because I love you, my fabulous readers so much, I have made a collection of fashion-centric Valentine's Day cards that I'm surprised Hallmark didn't already pick up! Haha. They are totally cringe-worthy (they were made on MS Paint, after all) but hopefully someone gets a good laugh out of them.
. Happy Valentines Day .
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Teresa Lectar:
HAIR- Action Womens Hair Madison - Natural Ombre [4Pack]
OUTFIT- :.Envious.: Cupid's Mistress
SHOES- ..::Energie::.. Valentine Pumpr red GIFT BAG (FREE)
MOUTH PIECE- ~Pepper~Mouthchain DogTag
Catch Me if You Can
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Fashion week is always exciting, but there's a lot more going on between shows. I love seeing all the models and editors in their craziest street fashions as they rush from show to show. Tommy Ton is one of my favorite street style bloggers because he has such a way of capturing the exquisite details of an outfit and knows the mood that a girl is trying to bring out with her clothing. Like me, he certainly gravitates towards the wackiest fashions, and he really knows how to capture the fun of fashion.
(all images Tommy Ton for style.com)
