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Oscars Red Carpet Faves

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000

I love the Oscars. I really do. I adore movies and have so much fun watching all the dresses – especially with friends, wine and popcorn! This year, shades of red ruled the carpet (Emma Stone and Michelle Williams were perfection!) along with crisp white gowns (loved Milla Jovovich). And red lips, too, with sleek hair and bold brows – AND, a cape?!

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Emma Stone (Giambattista Valli), Ellie Kemper (Armani Privé)
Natalie Portman (Dior), Michelle Williams (Louis Vuitton)

Golden Globe Favorites

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 06:05:41 +0000

In an attempt to distract myself from the Packer loss tonight, I’m getting into some Golden Globe analysis, which I don’t normally do. But I do enjoy award shows – for the red carpet and the actual shows themselves. I’m always reminded of how many movies and shows I need to add to my list to see! And of course, it’s fun to see what everyone wears. This time around, there seemed to be a lot of 20s glamour, fishtails, and blush/neutral/nude shades. There was some color I enjoyed (Paula Patton in Monique Lhuillier, Berenice Bejo in Gucci) but my favorites were the neutral and darker gowns on the ladies below.

Celebrity Airport Style

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Maybe it’s just me, but I love seeing photos of what my favorite celebrities wear to the airport – it’s always exactly what I want to wear, even if I’m not flying around the world! Miranda Kerr and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley look especially amazing when traveling. For more airport inspiration, see this WhoWhatWear post and this post with my travel essentials. I may not be taking a spring break anytime soon, but hey – a girl can dream!

Polka Dotted

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 14:37:24 +0000

I’ve posted on polka dots before, but after seeing these photos of Liv Tyler and Olivia Palermo, I just had to do it again! They both look so darling!

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Want to make the look your own? Liv Tyler’s DKNY dress is available here and her red peep toe pumps are available here (want something cheaper? try these). Also, Olivia Palermo’s clutch is available here and it’s totally affordable! Or if you’d rather add a leopard print bag, try one of these! So many chic choices!

Peachy Keen

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0000

I love red pants – but lately, I’ve been liking the peachy variety as well. As seen on Leann Rimes, Whitney Port and Cameron Diaz, it’s a bit softer but still so fun…

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1. Rag & Bone / 2. YOOX / 3. J Brand / 4. Asos / 5. Rich & Skinny

Coachella Style

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000

A friend of mine is lucky enough to be going to Coachella this year, and has been stressing over what to wear while she’s there. I did some digging around and was instantly inspired. Ohhh how I wish I were going…

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Last year, Refinery 29 put together some style tips “to help you stay cool and looking cooler” at Coachella and other music festivals:

Printed dress + belt = an easy perfect outfit
Use sunscreen!
Store your crap in a utilitarian vest (or cross-body bag)
Top it off with a hat (and/or cool sunglasses)
Pick some pieces with built-in ventilation
Consider a bandeau bra under a loose fitting shirt or on its own
Go with a daring up-do (braids, bun, clips…)

Do you have any tips that are missing?

Mustard + Navy

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000

I’m really liking this color combo lately…

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3.1 Phillip Lim

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Style Crush: Hilary Duff

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000

I’ve been so impressed with Hilary Duff lately. No kidding. Loving these looks.

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Wide Leg Jeans

Fri, 28 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Don’t get me wrong, I love my skinny jeans, and they aren’t going anywhere. But with wide-leg jeans back on trend, how great is it to have the option to wear a wider leg? I swear my closet choices just doubled. Not sure you can do it? Read this post on how to transition to wide leg jeans. Ready to buy? Check out these options from shopbop.com.

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Honeysuckle Pink

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000

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Weekend Wear

Sat, 15 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Comfy coat + oversized scarf + big sunglasses = perfection.

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For more cold weather style inspiration, see this Who What Wear post, and this one of mine, oh, and this one too (it’s been really, really cold).

Happy Friday!

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Have a wonderful (hopefully long) weekend!

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Looking For Leather

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000

I’ve used this quote before, but it’s so perfect for this post I needed to revisit it:

“Many people are scared of leather because it’s so edgy, but when paired with a tee and a cardigan, blazer or flannel, they become interchangeable with any other skinny black pants. Trust me.”- Rachel Strugatz, online editor and reporter at Women’s Wear Daily and WWD.com, and editor of WWD.com’s Social Studies.

It was the photo of Emmanuelle Alt that put me over the edge – I wanted leather pants immediately. Thankfully, Forever 21 has pairs for under $20 so I don’t have to feel guilty about the purchase (ShopBop has some great options if you are willing to invest). And while I’m still convincing myself I have the legs to pull it off, I’m looking to these women for inspiration on how to put together the perfect leather look.

Quoting Keira

Tue, 11 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000

“In this business, fame lasts for a second. You can be blown up and be blown down. People keep losing interest in faces because new ones come along every single second. I’m one at the moment. Tomorrow I won’t be. That’s cool. I’m not saying that when it does end, I’ll be like, ‘Yay! It’s ending.’ But I’ll move on and do something else because that’s what has to be done.” – Keira Knightley