so what if it isn't even winter yet...i have spring fever

while on net-a-porter i tried to pick out the first things that made me think of spring..and being the realist person i am i went for minty green, oval patterned shades, and of course a nice pair of jimmy choos. The site showed so much color it almost made me want to not wear a black dress, black tights, and black boots to school tomorrow!

aside from more collages, i watched my favorite movie (which i believe is still paused in my bedroom) The Devil Wears Prada, i was so amazed by how classic all the clothes are, like a few years from now people will still think they dress nice, unlike those 80's movies (pretty in pink, breakfast club etc.) where you weren't sure what they were thinking about.

oh and i'm sort of freaking about my lack of Christmas presents purchased...1 i think i need to stop blogging and start shopping. But malls scare me around Christmas time, however i am thinking i need to go to express to find a sequin skirt. And i need a store to have purple, black, and silver cause it's hot. I j'adore the Marni clutches and stand-out necklaces. And miu miu's sheath dresses make me so happy, plus they are actually wearable. The black tights with the dresses make them seem Christmas party appropriate. In other words you don't have to wear red to be festive, crazy suprise, i know.
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plus happy (almost) holidays

I don't do fashion, I am fashion.

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props to Karl Lagerfeld, the whole show gave the average feel of a Chanel show to me. Yet it still amazes me season after season how impressed i can me. I feel like this springs outfits were more glamorous there some prior, which i personally love. There was a lot of sparkle and glitter in the end, which i usually avoid in clothing since it reminds me of my horrid limited too days, but Lagerfeld managed to make it work. The big black hair accessories were stunning and intricate as well. I liked the minimal use of color too, even though i love a splash here and there i thought it made the line seem very Paris, very Chanel. I want to incorporate some of the more basic looks into my spring wardrobe( i tell myself i will, even though chances are i will not have the time or money to dress like this) but its all very chic, which is usually the opposite of springrtw, way to stick to what your good at Chanel, and not try to channel some hippie, or be an Anna Sui wannabe.

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ruffles,grey skys, and versace

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However the quality level, and over aesthetic of the two photos are on polar opposite levels. They are in some ways similar, ruffles and bows plus strong colors were used in both. Versace and Yves Saint Laurent are always impressive collections season after season and never fail to impress. Yves' uses of very simple designs in luxe fabrics really drew me into his show. Whereas Versace's very Italian, very risque designs never fail to grab the audiences attention. The four pieces above were probably my favorite overall, i love the use of yellow in fashion lately since its so opposite to the normal black, white, and grey wardrobes of "fashionistas". And the ruffles and bows compilation is a few items I would love to purchase from twelve by twelve, if only there was a store near me.

Thanks to horrid 10 degree weather I've been forced to wear flat boots, long john pants, and gloves everyday. And the wind is doing nothing for my lifeless hair. I just want winter to be over.

Ps. only 13 days until Christmas ( I need to start working on some present shopping, since i defiantly haven't started yet....)

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Doo.Ri Chung

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If only i had known about this amazing designer sooner. Unfortunately I'm not the best with knowing every designer in the industry, Doo Ri Chung's new prefall 09 rtw line was shown on the homepage of style.com. Of course after seeing the intense use of black, white, and ice blue in her prefall 09 line, i was interested in seeing past seasons...and of course i fell in love. Mostly with her use of color in her srtw show. The mix of peaches, baby blues, magentas, and mimosa yellow was absolutely mesmerizing to me in a sea of the black separates on the runway. Her use of layers and lace up grey boot/pumps really helped to pull the whole show together.

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I cant wait for spring and next fall. i want to rock pastels like elie saab, and bold shoulders and skinny skirts like Lanvin, and next fall work some sky high lace up boots with trapeze dresses.

And ps. i got my hair cut again and its back to its normal almost black color.

topshop fruit salad

Whats better then a suede and leather fruit salad of sexy heels?

------- nothing

chanel pre fall 09

part structured military clothing, part Russian, part Egyptian, All amazing.

Karl Lagerfeld has completly outdone himself again. He told style.com this was "designed to show off the skills of the French embroiderers, milliners, goldsmiths, and shoemakers the house supports" And it sure as hell did. The embroidery of the headdresses, and clothing are absolutely stunning. The sculpted heels and handbags added drama to the scene, as well as a very 2008 selection of leggings and tights. If only i was there to see it, he gave the attendees the new Chanel nail lacquer, an iridescent deep blue, those are some lucky ladies(and gentleman)









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me+cold=me wanting pretty blazers

With the cold temperatures all i want is a cute blazer...but the only ones i can find are plain and black...i want one like these. thankyou style.com for the amazing photo collection of menswear
Ruffian
Rag and Bone
Marc by Marc Jacobs
Charles Anastase

need inspiration

I've pretty much left the style world recently, i'm in a rut. The beautiful snowy weather is doing little for my clothing choices, however it does photograph well.however recently i've been in love with yelle's style. Nylon featured a video of her sharing some of her clothes today, aside from her adorable accent i love her clothes. The bright colors and glitter are something i normally shy away from, but she manages to make it work. I absoultly would love to see people reaction if i tried to rock a bright yellow smile face mini dress.

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suede.leather.and florals oh my!

so instead of being a good student and doing homework after I finished my paper, i checked out my three favorite ladies...Elle, vogue, and nylon. I'm starting to see a new trend aside from 80's revival, or some form of black head to toe...natural fabrics and rich designs. My new love affair is with a pair of cerulean christian louboutins, paired with a cheap-chic thakoon for target floral dress, and a balenciaga bag you get a more professional downtown/soho vibe. Plus, the proenza and nini ricci booties are very dainty but could be toughened up with a nice pair of dark skinnys. The second i have time to get to target im purchasing the target dress and putting it in the closet until it finally gets above 20 degrees!

vintage guess jeans and my favorite dress

the most amazing pair of high waist acid washed vintage guess jeans, thankyou mother for saving these for all these yearsoh and this is my absolute favorite dress...its gray,and warm!

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Glitter isn't just for drag queens anymore-nylon

does anyone know how long it takes to get a magazine after you've subscribed? because i am well overdue for my issue of Nylon! Since it is one of the only websites blocked at my highschool wandering around nylonmag.com is how i spend my class time: screw actually working and going to college, im going to be a designer!, i would love to hear a teachers reaction to that one.
but in a (semi) recent article nylon told me it's okay to pretend your in 6th grade...GLITTERS IN! i was so happy, because my mom always tells me that urban decay liquid black sparkle eyeliner is not in style, but now i have an article to prove it.
i'm not too sure if i will ever actually wear it, but its so fun to put the testers on your hand at sephora, yes i am a loser who plays with that despite the fact that ill probably get some crazy skin disease...its fun!
and on the makeup subject...does anyone know if these work? i want zebra eyes for a day i would feel so weirdly cool...it would be sweet with a simple black dress and red heels!

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ps only a few days until thanksgiving (can't wait to wake up at 5 in the morning to walk in the macys thanksgiving day parade in 42 degree weather!)