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Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
My Precious
So Reed Krakoff is the creative director (or something along those lines) of Coach. Yes, the handbag brand. I know. He's also recently branched out into doing his own line. It's not really my style, but some of the accessories are flat out ridiculous. Like these boots.
Reed Krakoff Python Knee-High Boots, $1,895 at net-a-porter.com: These are my babies. Well, not really my babies because I don't own them, but I want them to be my babies. There are so many things I like here I don't even know where to start. I love the neutral color palette, and how the taupey-grey is used to accent the beige python. It's a very Celine color palette. I like the combination of the sexy lace-up front and the Oxford-esque toe cap. I love the stacked wood heels. I love that these would work equally well with slim jeans as they would with bare legs, and would transition from daytime to nighttime so perfectly. The only thing I don't like here? The price tag. Boo on that price tag.
Images from net-a-porter.com.
Reed Krakoff Python Knee-High Boots, $1,895 at net-a-porter.com: These are my babies. Well, not really my babies because I don't own them, but I want them to be my babies. There are so many things I like here I don't even know where to start. I love the neutral color palette, and how the taupey-grey is used to accent the beige python. It's a very Celine color palette. I like the combination of the sexy lace-up front and the Oxford-esque toe cap. I love the stacked wood heels. I love that these would work equally well with slim jeans as they would with bare legs, and would transition from daytime to nighttime so perfectly. The only thing I don't like here? The price tag. Boo on that price tag.
Images from net-a-porter.com.
Spring 2011 Bridal Fashion Week
It's that time of year again--BRIDAL FASHION WEEK. Aka that time of year where I feel justified in my cravings to stare at fluffy white dresses. I thought I'd share some of them with y'all. They're a good pre-humpday pick-me-up.
Angel Sanchez, Oscar de la Renta: If this Angel Sanchez gown had a sweetheart neckline, it would be on my body. Aaah. I love the flow of the bodice into the soft a-line skirt, and the way that the line details cascade from the bodice into the skirt. I wouldn't really want to wear this second dress on my wedding day, but I really like it for other things. Like the red carpet (because I'm on that all the time). It reminds me of Marie Antoinette with the front ribbon/bow combo and the micro-pleats. That pale pink hue is too pretty. I love blush wedding dresses. It's such a refreshing difference from the usual off-whites and creams.
Vera Wang: I have to say, I'm really warming up to Vera Wang. I like how she uses black accents to take something that could be a bit too romantic and sweet, like this first gown, and give it a bit of an unexpected edge. The way that the pleats on the bodice cascade down into that sea of ruffles is just so perfect. It honestly looks like a cloud of rose petals. If you want to feel like a fairy princess on your wedding day, that's the dress for you. For a more classic look, this mermaid gown is so chic and timeless. The cut itself is simple and flattering, and then you get the little details of the stripes in the skirt and the layers of tulle that take it from boring and safe to pared-down and sophisticated.
Marchesa: Marchesa. Drool. I mean, what can you really say? Brain explosion due to excessive pretty. These are my two favorite silhouettes--fishtail and a-line ballgown. The mermaid dress has such dramatic lines--it would almost be too much if the dress itself wasn't so simple. The micro-pleating adds just enough visual interesting, and the floral decorations give it an organic twist that helps it all from being too pretty. I love how fluffy the second dress is! I just want to spin around in that skirt forever. This dress is similar to the first Marchesa in that it also has a dramatic silhouette, but the dress itself is on the plainer side. The subtle detailing that concentrates at the bodice and fades down into the skirt is very McQueen, no?
Images from nymag.com, nymag.com, nymag.com, nymag.com.
Angel Sanchez, Oscar de la Renta: If this Angel Sanchez gown had a sweetheart neckline, it would be on my body. Aaah. I love the flow of the bodice into the soft a-line skirt, and the way that the line details cascade from the bodice into the skirt. I wouldn't really want to wear this second dress on my wedding day, but I really like it for other things. Like the red carpet (because I'm on that all the time). It reminds me of Marie Antoinette with the front ribbon/bow combo and the micro-pleats. That pale pink hue is too pretty. I love blush wedding dresses. It's such a refreshing difference from the usual off-whites and creams.
Vera Wang: I have to say, I'm really warming up to Vera Wang. I like how she uses black accents to take something that could be a bit too romantic and sweet, like this first gown, and give it a bit of an unexpected edge. The way that the pleats on the bodice cascade down into that sea of ruffles is just so perfect. It honestly looks like a cloud of rose petals. If you want to feel like a fairy princess on your wedding day, that's the dress for you. For a more classic look, this mermaid gown is so chic and timeless. The cut itself is simple and flattering, and then you get the little details of the stripes in the skirt and the layers of tulle that take it from boring and safe to pared-down and sophisticated.
Marchesa: Marchesa. Drool. I mean, what can you really say? Brain explosion due to excessive pretty. These are my two favorite silhouettes--fishtail and a-line ballgown. The mermaid dress has such dramatic lines--it would almost be too much if the dress itself wasn't so simple. The micro-pleating adds just enough visual interesting, and the floral decorations give it an organic twist that helps it all from being too pretty. I love how fluffy the second dress is! I just want to spin around in that skirt forever. This dress is similar to the first Marchesa in that it also has a dramatic silhouette, but the dress itself is on the plainer side. The subtle detailing that concentrates at the bodice and fades down into the skirt is very McQueen, no?
Images from nymag.com, nymag.com, nymag.com, nymag.com.
Monday, October 25, 2010
Little Red Dress
So while I was prowling around Rent the Runway like I mentioned in my previous post, I stumbled across this dress. My goal for the event I'm going to (a sorority formal) is just to look hot. Honestly. I wanted something fun and semi-formal and on-trend, and something that I could style differently and wear again.
I've actually liked this Rebecca Taylor dress for a long time, but it never went on sale ($400 is not cheap!), so I forgot about it. And then there it was on Rent the Runway for $50! Right before I was about to rent it I decided to check and see if it was on eBay. And it was there in my size for just $40 more than the 4 day rental price. That's what I call fate.
Cosmo Engine Dress by Rebecca Taylor, $50 for four days at renttherunway.com: It's cuter in person, I promise. It's a warm, corally-red, covered in silk micro-pleats, zippered up the bodice, and has little ties at the shoulders. I love. I think I can do it with a little leather jacket and flats for more daytime, and sky-high heels and some statement jewelry for night time.
For the event I have coming up, I'm thinking black platform pumps and some sort of cuff bracelet. I like these Jeffrey Campbell Tabitha Lace Platform Pumps, $130 at shopbop.com, and this Madewell Crystal & Chain Fringe Cuff, $58 at shopbop.com. I wanted a neutral pump that would sharpen up the girly dress a bit. These black platforms seem all intense and hardcore from far away, but when you get closer you can see the slightly girly twist in the lace detailing that really works with the idea of the dress. I didn't want to do a necklace for this dress because I think it would interfere with the neckline and the zipper. This Madewell cuff works because it adds a rock and roll vibe to the dress without being so over the top that it steals the show entirely.
I'll post some pictures of the dress when I get it (probably over the weekend).
Images from renttherunway.com, shopbop.com, shopbop.com.
I've actually liked this Rebecca Taylor dress for a long time, but it never went on sale ($400 is not cheap!), so I forgot about it. And then there it was on Rent the Runway for $50! Right before I was about to rent it I decided to check and see if it was on eBay. And it was there in my size for just $40 more than the 4 day rental price. That's what I call fate.
Cosmo Engine Dress by Rebecca Taylor, $50 for four days at renttherunway.com: It's cuter in person, I promise. It's a warm, corally-red, covered in silk micro-pleats, zippered up the bodice, and has little ties at the shoulders. I love. I think I can do it with a little leather jacket and flats for more daytime, and sky-high heels and some statement jewelry for night time.
For the event I have coming up, I'm thinking black platform pumps and some sort of cuff bracelet. I like these Jeffrey Campbell Tabitha Lace Platform Pumps, $130 at shopbop.com, and this Madewell Crystal & Chain Fringe Cuff, $58 at shopbop.com. I wanted a neutral pump that would sharpen up the girly dress a bit. These black platforms seem all intense and hardcore from far away, but when you get closer you can see the slightly girly twist in the lace detailing that really works with the idea of the dress. I didn't want to do a necklace for this dress because I think it would interfere with the neckline and the zipper. This Madewell cuff works because it adds a rock and roll vibe to the dress without being so over the top that it steals the show entirely.
I'll post some pictures of the dress when I get it (probably over the weekend).
Images from renttherunway.com, shopbop.com, shopbop.com.
Rent the Runway Cravings
For those of you that aren't familiar with Rent the Runway, it's a site that has a ton of designer dresses, which you can rent at a fraction (usually around a tenth) of the retail price. You get the dress for 4 days, and you can get the dress shipped to you in two different sizes for the same price, so you know it'll fit. You can also get a deal if you rent two dresses at the same time (so do it with a friend and save money on shipping too!). When I heard about this site a while ago, I thought it was a good idea but didn't know if I'd ever actually use it. I'd rather just buy the dress, you know? The cost per wear would even things out eventually. But I have a sorority formal coming up in a few weeks, and I totally forgot to get a dress. I wanted a nice dress, but I didn't want to spend a lot of money. Lightbulb moment! (I actually ended up buying a dress, which I'll talk about in my next post, but here are some of the ones I considered).
Robert Rodriguez On the Prowl Dress, $50 at renttherunway.com, Herve Leger Heartbreaker Dress, $100 at renttherunway.com: I just love the name of this Robert Rodriguez dress. I'm not entirely sold on velvet, but the cut of this dress is so flatteirng--the way it drapes at the waist creates an instant hourglass figure, and the leather trim at the neckline adds just the right amount of edge. This pink Herve Leger is my favorite. Hands down. It needs to be in my life. I love the sexy-but-simple cut, the grey and pink color combo, just everything about it. It's girly, but it's grown-up and sophisticated.
Herve Leger Royal Bandage Dress, $100 at renttherunway.com, Proenza Schouler Flirty Pocketed Bustier Dress, $150 at renttherunway.com: More Herve Leger. Love. Just love. I will be wearing Herve Leger on my birthday. I've decided this. This dress can get away with the fact that it's so short and so tight because the cut itself is so simple, and it's a lovely, monochromatic purple. I'd do this with a pair of nude heels and some statement earrings--that's really all you need. This Proenza Schouler dress is a little less formal, but it's just so darn cute! The bustier adds a little sex appeal, the high-waisted, a-line skirt balances that out with a little girliness, and the pockets are so convenient. Also adorable.
Badgley Mischka Screen Siren Gown, $100 at renttherunway.com, Brian Reyes Striking Sophisticated Gown, $250 at renttherunway.com: Okay, so I don't need a floor length dress, but these were just really pretty, so I had to post them. That Badgley Mischka dress is covered entirely in gold sequins. SEQUINS. ALL OVER. It's so sparkly it should be illegal. It's almost verging on Oscar statuette territory, but I think it would be really fun to wear to a black tie-ish event (provided that you aren't a wallflower and that you have a good sense of humor). This black dress is a more classic option. I love that it's such a basic silhouette, but the fit and details are so impeccable. The cut is sexy, but not too revealing, and the pleating on the bodice adds some visual interest without being too crazy.
Images from renttherunway.com, renttherunway.com, renttherunway.com, renttherunway.com, renttherunway.com, renttherunway.com.
Robert Rodriguez On the Prowl Dress, $50 at renttherunway.com, Herve Leger Heartbreaker Dress, $100 at renttherunway.com: I just love the name of this Robert Rodriguez dress. I'm not entirely sold on velvet, but the cut of this dress is so flatteirng--the way it drapes at the waist creates an instant hourglass figure, and the leather trim at the neckline adds just the right amount of edge. This pink Herve Leger is my favorite. Hands down. It needs to be in my life. I love the sexy-but-simple cut, the grey and pink color combo, just everything about it. It's girly, but it's grown-up and sophisticated.
Herve Leger Royal Bandage Dress, $100 at renttherunway.com, Proenza Schouler Flirty Pocketed Bustier Dress, $150 at renttherunway.com: More Herve Leger. Love. Just love. I will be wearing Herve Leger on my birthday. I've decided this. This dress can get away with the fact that it's so short and so tight because the cut itself is so simple, and it's a lovely, monochromatic purple. I'd do this with a pair of nude heels and some statement earrings--that's really all you need. This Proenza Schouler dress is a little less formal, but it's just so darn cute! The bustier adds a little sex appeal, the high-waisted, a-line skirt balances that out with a little girliness, and the pockets are so convenient. Also adorable.
Badgley Mischka Screen Siren Gown, $100 at renttherunway.com, Brian Reyes Striking Sophisticated Gown, $250 at renttherunway.com: Okay, so I don't need a floor length dress, but these were just really pretty, so I had to post them. That Badgley Mischka dress is covered entirely in gold sequins. SEQUINS. ALL OVER. It's so sparkly it should be illegal. It's almost verging on Oscar statuette territory, but I think it would be really fun to wear to a black tie-ish event (provided that you aren't a wallflower and that you have a good sense of humor). This black dress is a more classic option. I love that it's such a basic silhouette, but the fit and details are so impeccable. The cut is sexy, but not too revealing, and the pleating on the bodice adds some visual interest without being too crazy.
Images from renttherunway.com, renttherunway.com, renttherunway.com, renttherunway.com, renttherunway.com, renttherunway.com.
Friday, October 22, 2010
It's Sephora Friends and Family Time!
I LOVE IT WHEN MAKEUP GOES ON SALE. I mean it's not really on sale in this case, but you get a 20% off discount code (FF2010) and free shipping over $50. This sale lasts til 11/03/10, so get on that. This is the perfect occasion to buy something you haven't quite been able to justify, because honestly, makeup never goes on sale. Ever. This is as good as it gets. Here are a few things I've been eying.
Philosophy Eye Believe, $30 at sephora.com, Guerlain Meteorites Luminizer, $56 at sephora.com: Eye cream! I trust Philosophy when it comes to skin care. This eye cream promises to reduce dark circles, puffiness, and fine lines with a bunch of ingredients that I've never heard of but that sound very sciency. I can't deal with science, I just trust the long words. But it has great reviews on the Sephora website, so it must be good. I've wanted a Meteorites luminizer for such a long time. They just look so chic and old-school on your vanity, the packaging is fab, and I love that they combine different colors to create different effects. Blue and green to reduce redness, purple to reduce yellowness, etc, etc. You can get it in gold, pink, or beige. I'm thinking gold or beige. The idea of adding pink all over my face terrifies me.
Dior Skin Shimmer, $44 at sephora.com, Benefit Hoola Bronzer, $28 at sephora.com: I am seriously craving this Dior Skin Shimmer in Amber Diamond (a bronzey-champagne). The shimmer is so fine that it looks more like a lit-from-within glow than anything I've seen, it lasts forever, and this is pathetic, but the Dior compacts are so nice. They have this really satisfying click when you close them that makes me want to have one so badly. I've been looking for a good matte bronzer for a while now, and Hoola is the best option I've found. It's totally matte, just deep enough to make a convincing contour, and doesn't skew yellow or orange. I've had such good luck with Benefit's Sugarbomb that I'm dying to get another of their boxed powders.
Laura Mercier Secret Camoflague, $28 at sephora.com, Urban Decay Mattifying Gel, $28 at sephora.com: I've seen this Laura Mercier concealer in a bunch of YouTube beauty videos lately. It seems to work as an imperfection concealer AND an under-eye concealer, which is fab, and you get two shades so that you can mix to match your skin tone perfectly. I am in desperate need of a mattifier. I can powder all day, but by noon I'm still an oil slick. It's SO ANNOYING, because it makes you look gross and sloppy. I've heard good things about this mattifier, and it seems to make pores look smaller too, which is always a plus.
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Philosophy Eye Believe, $30 at sephora.com, Guerlain Meteorites Luminizer, $56 at sephora.com: Eye cream! I trust Philosophy when it comes to skin care. This eye cream promises to reduce dark circles, puffiness, and fine lines with a bunch of ingredients that I've never heard of but that sound very sciency. I can't deal with science, I just trust the long words. But it has great reviews on the Sephora website, so it must be good. I've wanted a Meteorites luminizer for such a long time. They just look so chic and old-school on your vanity, the packaging is fab, and I love that they combine different colors to create different effects. Blue and green to reduce redness, purple to reduce yellowness, etc, etc. You can get it in gold, pink, or beige. I'm thinking gold or beige. The idea of adding pink all over my face terrifies me.
Dior Skin Shimmer, $44 at sephora.com, Benefit Hoola Bronzer, $28 at sephora.com: I am seriously craving this Dior Skin Shimmer in Amber Diamond (a bronzey-champagne). The shimmer is so fine that it looks more like a lit-from-within glow than anything I've seen, it lasts forever, and this is pathetic, but the Dior compacts are so nice. They have this really satisfying click when you close them that makes me want to have one so badly. I've been looking for a good matte bronzer for a while now, and Hoola is the best option I've found. It's totally matte, just deep enough to make a convincing contour, and doesn't skew yellow or orange. I've had such good luck with Benefit's Sugarbomb that I'm dying to get another of their boxed powders.
Laura Mercier Secret Camoflague, $28 at sephora.com, Urban Decay Mattifying Gel, $28 at sephora.com: I've seen this Laura Mercier concealer in a bunch of YouTube beauty videos lately. It seems to work as an imperfection concealer AND an under-eye concealer, which is fab, and you get two shades so that you can mix to match your skin tone perfectly. I am in desperate need of a mattifier. I can powder all day, but by noon I'm still an oil slick. It's SO ANNOYING, because it makes you look gross and sloppy. I've heard good things about this mattifier, and it seems to make pores look smaller too, which is always a plus.
Images from sephora.com, sephora.com, sephora.com, sephora.com, sephora.com, sephora.com.
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