Seeing Spots
Posted: September 2, 2011 Filed under: fashion, style, trends | Tags: asos, bags, clutch, diane von furstenberg, dots, dotted, marc jacobs, net-a-porter, polka-dots, shopbop, spots, stella mccartney, tulle, yves saint laurent Leave a commentFall/Winter 2011 seems like a collaboration of very diverse trends into one huge, fashion overload (in a great way). First we saw jewel-toned hues, then the eclectic mixture of suede with leather, and of course combination of textured patterns everywhere. Now, designers all over are seeing spots! Everyone from Marc Jacobs to Stella McCartney is implementing polka-dots into their collections. Although we’ve seen it on the runways, it may be a little much for your daily ensemble to contain all pieces polka-dot; but add one dotted statement piece for a very well-rounded (pun intended) wardrobe!
1. Long spot clutch, $37, Asos. 2. Stella McCartney vita polka-dot tulle blouse, $1,195, Net-a-Porter. 3. Marc Jacobs polka-dot wool fleece pencil skirt, $995, Net-a-Porter. 4. Marc Jacobs spotted teddies shearling hobo bag, $1,495, Net-a-Porter. 5. Free People staying cool skort, $58 $29, Shopbop. 6. Diane von Furstenberg markie fine-jersey tunic, $225, Net-a-Porter. 7. MinkPink stop and stare polka-dot chiffon blouse, $82, Asos. 8. Yves Saint Laurent arty dot ring, $250, SSENSE. 9. Commando polka dot tights, $32, Shopbop. 10. Marc Jacobs polka-dot cashmere and silk-blend scarf, $450, Net-a-Porter. 11. Stella McCartney lucia stretch cotton-blend and tulle dress, $2,155, Net-a-Porter.
Tee Party
Posted: August 26, 2011 Filed under: fashion, style | Tags: alexander mcqueen, ashish, casual, college, diesel, givenchy, karmaloop, marni, mikkat market, obey, ssense, t shirt, tee, the outnet, unif, wildfox, wildfox couture Leave a commentThe power of the t-shirt is probably the most underestimated item in one’s wardrobe. These simple luxuries can easily take you from day to night, or casual to formal. Being a college student, I live in t-shirts and find a high quality piece to be worth the investment. One t-shirt can translate to several appealing outfits. For instance – to class: pair with cotton leggings, for happy hour: pair with leather leggings, for a night out: tuck into a bandage skirt with pumps, to a bar: just add jean leggings and booties, to the office: layered underneath a blazer, hanging out with friends: loosely paired with denim shorts, the possibilities are endless. Here are my must-have t-shirts of the moment.
From Top Left: UNIF fancy bones tee, $68, Karmaloop. / Diesel t-wings t-shirt, $75, SSENSE. / Tie Dye tunic, $18, Mikkat Market. / Marni short sleeve leather top, $606, The OutNet. / Obey the native triangle slub domain tee in burnt sienna, $34, Karmaloop. / Givenchy, jungle t-shirt, $405, SSENSE. / Ashish sequined silk t-shirt, $245, The OutNet. / Really a mermaid lennon sweater, $198, WildFox Couture / Alexander McQueen bead embellished cotton jersey t-shirt, $262, The OutNet.
The Lovely Bones
Posted: August 25, 2011 Filed under: fashion, jewelry, style, trends | Tags: alexander mcqueen, bloomingdales, candle, clutch, ipad case, juicy couture, keyfob, my theresa, neiman marcus, rebecca minkoff, rose gold, skeleton, skull, soap, t shirt, the lovely bones, tokyo milk, urban outfitters, votive 1 CommentAs much as I am a fan of The Lovely Bones, this post is appropriately about the ongoing infatuation with skulls and skeletons in the fashion world, not the story about a pedophile. I began my love affair with skeletons in a high school art class, when I realized they were probably one of the best things I could draw, keeping it semi-realistic looking. There is something about the natural beauty of a skull, which is inevitably found in all of us, that mixes a rough exterior with an enchanting beauty. Thinking “skull“, of course the first designer that comes to mind is Alexander McQueen, but this boney masterpiece is becoming more and more prevalent throughout each season’s trends. Here are a few of my favorites.
1. DSQUARED2 skull t-shirt, $190, Shopbop. 2. Juicy Couture skull stud earrings, $45, Bloomingdales. 3. Rebecca Minkoff skull ipad case, $125, Shopbop. 4. Alexander McQueen black leather skull clutch, $1,195, My Theresa. 5. Your Eyes Lie floral skull tee, $34, Urban Outfitters. 6. Tokyo Milk skull shea butter soap, $11, Beauty.com. 7. Ilena Makri skull chevalier rose gold diamond ring, $3,735, Net-a-Porter. 8. Kosta Boda still life skull votive, $35, Bloomingdales. 9. Alexander McQueen leather and brass skull keyfob, $275, Net-a-Porter. 10. Alexander McQueen skull-print silk-chiffon scarf, $295, Net-a-Porter.
Rainy Daze
Posted: August 18, 2011 Filed under: fashion, style, trends | Tags: alexander mcqueen, american apparel, diorshow, hunter, jimmy choo, marc by marc jacobs, mascara, rain boots, rain coat, rainy day, umbrella, valentino, waterproof Leave a commentIn spite of this unusually rainy, August, New Jersey weather – I figured today’s post could only be appropriate for rain-wear. As the cooler, fall months approach, the following items are definitely appearing more and more on college student shopping lists. I must add, that a good umbrella and fabulous pair of rain boots are definitely worth the investment. Stick to something basic and classic that you can wear throughout all seasons and you definitely will make great use out of your purchases!
1. Jimmy Choo chesire flat rainboots, $375, Saks Fifth Avenue. 2. Dolce & Gabbana leopard print pvc wellington boots, $325, Net-a-Porter. 3. Adidas by Stella McCartney run animal print shell jacket, $325, Net-a-Porter. 4. DiorShow waterproof mascara, $40, CosmeticMall. 4. American Apparel the unisex circle scarf, $28, American Apparel. 6. Felix Ray vintage dot print umbrella, $80, Shopbop. 7. Hunter Boot welly socks solid, $40, Zappos. 8. Alexander McQueen umbrella with gold skull handle, $850 $595, Net-a-Porter. 9. Marc by Marc Jacobs jungle umbrella, $60, Net-a-Porter.
Missoni x Target
Posted: August 17, 2011 Filed under: fashion, shopping, style | Tags: back to school, bright, colorful, fall fashion, luggage, missoni, missoni for target, patterns, target Leave a commentUnless you live under a rock, you’ve heard about/are anticipating/anxiously awaiting/dying over the arrival of Missoni’s latest collaboration with Target. Bloggers everywhere have been taking this collection by storm with look books and creative sketches of what to expect; but finally, the 400-piece full assemblage has been unveiled. The collection’s entirety is priced from $3-$400, thus it would be foolish not to grab everything you can. Perfect timing for back-to-school shopping and apartment redecorating. But hurry, Missoni for Target is only in stores from September 13-October 22. Here are some of my favorite, must-have-need-to-get pieces.
A college dormer’s dream come true. Folders and notebooks for class, decorative storage bins to replace those dull, plastic ones (store your hair products, last season’s shoes, textbooks, etc.), and trays for your jewelry and cosmetics.
I’m a huge fan of throw pillows. I tend to purchase plain, solid down comforters and adorn the rest of my abode in colorful mis-matched throws. Missoni for Target’s throw pillows are hundreds of dollars less than original Missoni Home throws. The tea cups are perfect, especially with their storage device; and I won’t even get started with the candles, I need them all.
They’re even launching handbags, clothing, shoes, and accessories! Love these rainboots to brighten up a gloomy day. I’m dying over the flats, scarf, and gloves. Hopefully socks with platform sandals will remain a trend this season because I certainly wouldn’t mind pairing such anklets with my new Grettta platforms. Side note: I love how they’ve opted to keep the original interior tags from the classic Missoni line.
These items are pretty self explanatory and totally necessary to implement into your daily routine. Absolutely obsessed with the travel bags and makeup cases, the tote is perfect for overnight trips or lugging around heavy school books, and I can not wait to have all of these make up brushes and bags in my possession. I’ve needed new brushes for several weeks now; I’m definitely glad I waited. Oh, and the shorts? Love.
I couldn’t think of a more perfect and chic gift for a celebration or night at a friends. Love the assorted gift tags, perhaps that suggests there will be boxes in all of those wild, fun, epitome-of-Missoni patterns?
In my mind, this is the Rolls Royce of the collection. Yes, I’m sure many of you are more excited for that amazing bicycle, but this luggage makes me want to hop on a plane and travel in style. The colors, the hardware, the pattern – perfection.
Click here to see the entire 400-piece look book via Fashionista.
Red Eye
Posted: August 16, 2011 Filed under: style | Tags: 80s purple, balenciaga, bloomingdales, dior, prada, red, saks, sunglasses, the row Leave a commentI’m trying to get my fall wardrobe completed as best I can now, since school hasn’t started and I still have a few more weeks of my internship. $. I suppose I’m in the market for new sunglasses; I hate white shades on me, I like my black Chanels and I love my tortoise Guccis, so I guess that leaves one option: Red. Here’s a few of my favorites in order from least to greatest.
Dior Aviators, $295, Bloomingdales.
Prada Postcard Collection sunglasses in Ruby, $225, Saks.
Balenciaga Oversized Round Double Edge Sunglasses, $325, Bloomingdales.
The Row, Audrey Sunglasses in Red Horn, $325, 80sPurple.
Possessions, Obsessions
Posted: August 16, 2011 Filed under: fashion, jewelry, style | Tags: arm party, asos, chanel, christian louboitin, clutch, dior, fall fashion, forever 21, jewelry, makeup, nailpolish, nordstrom, perfume, ring, savage beauty, sephora, ssense, versace, yves saint laurent Leave a commentHere’s my pick for this week’s top five Possessions and Obsessions. TheLouboutin’s may be a little out of reach, but there’s some special holidays coming up in my life (dare to dream). That golden nail polish is sort of a now or never thing, being that fall is rapidly approaching; but it certainly is the best hue of yellow notresembling fungus that I’ve ever seen. As you can tell by my possessions, I’m veryfall focused with my purchases of late. I can’t wait to get back to my leggings, and definitely get the best of both worlds with these leather-front-cotton-backed stems. Finally, if you have an at times, shiny face like mine – you NEED the oil absorbing mattifier. Trust me.
Clockwise from Left: Trové Fair Aisle sweater in Taupe/Walnut, Nordstrom / Yves Saint Laurent Arty Ring, SSENSE (item no longer available) / Murad Oil Control mattifier SPF 15, Beauty Bridge / Trouvé Faux Leather Front Leggings, Nordstrom / Rhinestone panel toggle bracelet in Red, Forever 21.
From Left: Christian Louboutin Bibi pumps in black suede, Christain Louboutin / Chanel Mimosa nail colour, Chanel.com / Dior DiorSkin AirFlash spray foundation, Sephora / Asos Portfolio envelope clutch, Asos.com / Versace Bright Crystal perfume, CosmeticMall.
Oh Look, An Arm Totem Pole
Posted: August 16, 2011 Filed under: fashion, jewelry, style, trends | Tags: alexander mcqueen, asos, dannijo, jennifer zeuner, mathiaz chaize, mr. kate, net-a-porter, shopbop, swarovski, whistles 1 CommentOr arm party, whichever you prefer. Arm parties have been quite the trending topic for a while now, so this post was definitely a long time coming. Here are some of my current favorite bracelets; all affordable and definitely part of my birthday list. I could have got a lot crazier here, like oh I don’t know, the Cartier lurve bracelet. How cliche of me. Let me see your arm parties ladies (and gentlemen)! @Brittany_Ziemba
From Top: Mathiaz Chaize Bonnie & Clyde bracelet, Net-a-Porter / Alexander McQueen Swarovski crystal double skull bracelet, Net-a-Porter / Whistles Chunky Chain & Suede bracelet, Asos / Jennifer Zeuner integrated number bracelet in 13, ShopBop / Mr. Kate Worm cuff in rose gold, MrKate.com / DANNIJO Jaimere bracelet in ‘BJZ’, Dannijo.com.
Team iPhone
Posted: August 15, 2011 Filed under: style, technology, trends Leave a commentI got my first smartphone during my senior year of high school and it forever changed my life (and saved me from situations when I most certainly did not feel like interacting with weirdos). That opulent, accommodating, and exceptional little device was none other than Steve Job’s greatest hit, the iPhone. With the amount of things the phone can do, I just can’t understand why anyone would waste their time or money with anything else? Sorry BlackBerry-er’s but it just does not compare. During a very senseless period of my life, I made the switch and abandoned my prestigious Apple creation in exchange for a BlackBerry Bold. Ew (Nicki Minaj voice). That only lasted a week. Yes BBM is cool, but can your phone tell you what Bergdorf Goodman’s Shoe of the Day is and allow you to buy those Prada slingback bow pumps in less than a minute? Didn’t think so. So, my fellow iPhoners, here is a list of the apps that you need to keep up with the latest fashion and style trends.
Style.com invites you to join the world of the rich, famous, and equally fabulous through their simple, self-named app. You get access to exclusive runway videos, complete coverage of the most major of fashion shows, photos and reports from the hottest parties, in-depth menswear coverage, link to their StyleFile blog, and my personal favorite, the ability to personally vote for the Look of the Day.
Next we have Bergdorf Goodman’s Shoe of the Day app. Everyday they update a shoe fulfilling the hottest trends of the moment. Scroll two tabs over, and you can purchase these little goodies all for yourself (if someone funds your Amex).
The OutNet hosted by Net-A-Porter is not only one of my favorite websites but also most precious app. This super simple and self-explantory app allows you to just tap on the image you’re interested in, and sale products will appear in the respective category.
Instagram is my favorite photo app and pictorial blog. You snap a photo, and then are granted 16 different filters to customize it however you would like. One tap later, you can share it with your instagram and twitter followers and facebook friends… or email, or text, blah blah.
Probably my favorite app thus far is the VogueStylist. It finds your location, determines the exact temperature and climate and offers you a selection of ensembles to wear that day. It also offers you different trends that you might be interested in depending on the weather (see “Bikini Beach” photo above). By the tap of a finger, you can shop the look.
If thats not convincing enough, take a look at these lovely little wardrobes that reputable designers developed for the iPhone. Blackberry folk, I’m sure the stand in the mall has cute covers with rhinestones you could scoop up?
From Left: Jagger Edge the montana studded iphone cover in taupe, $99. Shopbop / Dannijo reld 4g iphone case, $95. Shopbop / Jagger Edge leopard leather iphone cover, $99. Shopbop / Mr. DANNIJO stache iphone 4 case $98, DANNIJO
Possessions, Obsessions
Posted: August 15, 2011 Filed under: style, trends | Tags: albion ring, alexander mcqueen, alexander wang, david yurman, frederica rettore, mercedes benz, phantom, proenza schouler, ps1 bag, punk skull pumps, rocco bag, rolls royce, steve madden Leave a commentEvery week I plan to post a Possessions vs. Obsessions article. It’ll be some of my recent purchases or favorite belongings as well as things that I wish I had. I’ll start this week’s with my pictorial autobiography, hope you enjoy.
From Top Left: David Yurman morganite rose gold albion ring, Mercedes Benz c300, Steve Madden leather studded peep toe booties, Alexander Wang rocco bag Shopbop.
From Top Left: Federica Rettore diamond & opal (my birthstone) ring Barneys NY, Proenza Schouler large crocodile ps1 handbag Barneys NY, Alexander McQueen punk skull pumps, Zappos, Rolls Royce phantom drophead all black everything.
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