Six Things To Savor

1. This tattoo. 

2. Right Here All Over (Occupy Wall Street)

 3. Chic holiday side bun.

4. Gorgeous gemstone earrings; also perfect for the holidays.

5. Primose yarn from Knitty City... now a favored destination on my list of things to do during November break having just picked-up knitting again!

6. Mexican hot chocolate with dulce de leche spiced cream. My new favorite recipe.

Sculptural Jewels

I just fell in love with VERAMEAT, a hand-crafted jewlery collection by Vera Balyura that uses ecologically sound recycled silver and pure 14k gold to create beautifully intricate hand, neck and wrist designs. The prices vary for each piece of jewelry based on preferred material, and custom orders are welcomed! The "Ribbon Bow" in gold brass ring below now resides on my Christmas list.

Trend and Its Influence: Tights

 

Urban Outfitters is a prime resource for general fashion necessities. It particularly specializes in  one of my personal favorite fashion basics; tights. The UO tight selection is diverse and fun, offering an extensive selection of both colored and patterned tights. As displayed above in some distinctive looks from lookbook, tights can diversify any outfit, casual or formal, on a bitter fall day. I also find them particularly comfortable to wear! Below are some of my favorite types of tights from UO that can all be found here. Enjoy!

Six Things to Savor

1. Bold jewelry pieces that make a statement, like this pyrite and chain collar necklace.




2. "Balloons" inspiration board, via Pinterest, a new obsession.




3. 5 fall essentials.




4. City art (I purchased the custom print above for my friends as we depart for college, so we forever remember where we came from.)




5. Phantogram.




6. Stunning Miu Miu Inspired Gold-Glitter Cake.

Spring Cleaning

Having recently cleaned out my closet (three bag-fulls of clothes are now waiting to be donated to Goodwill), I have been searching for some spring 2011 essentials to fill the empty space between the hangers. With the assistance of lookbook, I have pinpointed the trends I hope to adapt as the weather becomes increasingly sunny and warm. Enjoy the spring weather!

Neutral Lace and Frills

1. Lace Dress from Topshop
2. Pleated vest from Topshop
3. Lace cropped tee from MyTheresa


Bold Color-Block



4. Fuchsia wallet from Kate Spade
5. Crepe pencil skirt from The Outnet
6. Coral Bandeau from Topshop


60's Hipster



7. Isabel Marant turquoise necklace from The Outnet
8. Plastic frame glasses from Zara
9.Mod wedges from Urban Outfitters
10. Coral lace fringed crop vest from Topshop

Six Things to Savor

1. Twelve places to see beautiful spring blooms.

2. DIY decorative Pom-Pom's; very spring-like!

UNDERCITY from Andrew Wonder on Vimeo.

3. Undercity: short documentary offering astonishing insight into the New York subway system; without consent or permits from the New York Transit Authority.



4. This lovely (and affordable) clothing line that I just recently discovered meandering through Soho a few days ago.



5. This aesthetic design book that I've been re-visiting (it was my sister's Christmas present to me) by Todd Selby.



6. One of the most fascinating TED Talks I've seen...

Six Things to Savor

1. Fashion trends for Spring 2011 are in!


2. 7 reasons to be happy... good to consider while formulating this year's resolutions.


3. Serious assistance when it comes to fulfilling 5 different looks. I'd say I'm "jet-set bohemian"
crossed with "the lady" every so often.


4. This feminine playlist has been on repeat lately.



5. Up and coming travel destinations for the New Year.


6. Sweetest print I've seen in a while.



Enjoy!

Film Fashion: Love and Other Drugs

It has been quite a while since my last "film fashion" post; however, after watching "Love and Other Drugs", I couldn't let the opportunity surpass me. The movie, a perfect medley of drama, comedy, and romance, depicts the complex relationship between two slightly dysfunctional individuals portrayed by both Anne Hathaway and Jake Gyllenhaal. Hathaway's character, Maggie, is a strong, independent female with talent in the arts and when it comes to hiding her inner instability. Her neutral colored attire throughout the movie consists of primarily over-sized sweaters, boyfriend jeans, tall leather boots, and a lot of layers.



1. beige trench coat
2. white button down
3. black leather boots
4. over-sized sweater
5. ripped boyfriend jeans
6. graphic scarf
7. chunky necklace

Cause & Effect // Trend & Its Influence

Taking a mere glimpse at lookbook always leaves me with an inevitable desire to formulate a shopping wish-list inspired by the fashion trends that seem to reappear on the inspirational web page. Below are some of my new-found fashion inspirations and the resulting additions to my list.

Celebratory Outings

Ms. Wright was my freshman English teacher, or at least that's what I initially referred to her as. as time progressed, my girlfriends and I became more and more close with Ms. Wright, until we all eventually stopped considering her a fellow teacher, and instead, a fellow classmate (she's frequently mistaken for a student).

When Ms. Wright informed my friends and I that her high school sweetheart had finally proposed, we were all in shock. these past couple of months following the announcement have allowed us to endure both our excitement and the fact that we will be attending the ceremony of our teacher's (a.k.a. girlfriend's) wedding.

As the last few weeks prior to the wedding wind down, I can't help but consider what I am going to wear to this much anticipated event. alas, I think I have finally reached a consensus (see below.)

*dress and clutch from urban outfitters, wedges from anthropology and earrings from free people*

Film Fashion: Going the Distance

A couple of days ago, I took a necessary venture to the movies with my girlfriends where we saw Going the Distance, featuring Drew Barrymore and Justin Long. Drew's fabulous portrayal of her honest and charismatic character, Erin, left me with two reactions:
1.) what a great role.
2.) what a great sense of fashion.

Below is a collage I roughly put together (consisting of clothing items primarily from urban outfitters and anthropology) that I believe summarizes the most appealing trends flaunted modestly by Erin (a.k.a. drew) in the charming movie.

 



*Top photo courtesy of Google. 

Fall Wardrobe

*background image of clothing collage from weheartit.com*

Spring Wishlist

The partially-warm march breeze has inspired me to seek Spring fashion finds.

1.- 3.: urban outfitters
4.: forever 21