things that i love ♥ December 2010

Style by Lauren Conrad

+ I love that she finally made a guide for her fans. I love how her style is polished , simple but unique.

Vogue : Best Dressed Special Edition

+ Just bought this the other day & it was def worth it. I also love Vogue's photography ♥
Steve Madden Caryssa Glitter Pumps

+ wanted these since the summer! I didn't get the Steve Madden one's, but Baker's had a pair that we completely identical and easier to walk in

The L.A. Candy Series

+ finally finished L.A. Candy and it was definitely a good read, can't wait to read the rest

Alice & Olivia sequin dresses

+ Fell in love with this dress the first time I laid eyes on it. I love sequins and would def love this to be my 21st birthday dress!

+The Celine Boston Bag (even though I've seen it called the "luggage" tote).

The so called new "it bag" seen on the arms of Mary Kate Olsen and Leighton Meester.

+Kate Spade Nylon Esther

I've wanted this bag for almost forever now. It's elegant, girly , chic and has a bow!

Fall 2010 Trends thus far ♥

Earth tone nail polish

+ now that's summer is over we are moving away from the pretty pastels and toward more soft yet earth tone colors for our nails

The Boyfriend Cardigan

+ A slouchy boyfriend cardigan. Wear it opened or buttoned up, goes great with skirts and skinny's and awesome knee high boots. This one is Tory Burch's simone boyfriend cardigan.

Flats that stand out

+I personally favor the colors, red , silver and metallic gold for this trend

Wedge Heel boots

+I'm a fan of the trend, but only if you do not over do the wedge heel size. This particular pair by Steve Madden are just the perfect size

Lace

+whether it be a dress, long sleeve, short sleeve, or tank top , the girly yet sexy lace look is in. Just do us all a favor and don't be too trashy.

Skinny Cargo Pants

+This particular pair is by J Brand jeans and has been out for quite some time now (maybe a few months) and now stores like Express ,Hollister & Co , and some others are picking up on the trend.

Plaid

+ I never thought I'd be so obsessed with plaid button down shirts, but I am. They give a polished look and you can wear them like Kristin , or a bit more casually.

Fashion's Night Out 2010

Last night was the second year for the biggest night of fashion & shopping, 'Fashion's Night Out! Last year the event made its debut with a night full of shopping, celebrities, entertainment, models and more all over the world. Different retailers chip in to create awesome exclusives, and the proceeds go to some form of charity. Last year the proceeds went to the 9/11 memorial, this year they went to AIDS.

Anyways last night my friend & I took a trip from Philly all the way to NYC for the event, I must say it was way more than I expected! We ran into models Chanel Iman & Adriana Lima , saw a performance by Janelle and were offered free goodies in different stores. This year was a practice run for us, next year were going back ready to blow every dime we have ♥

LookBook Inspiration week of 5/14

-Dead Hearts

no make up no fun

you should have told me

this town needs us

see ya later, alligator

I was drawn to the florals and feminine looks of these posts on lookbook.nu today. Florals have been a trend for the past year, even in winter and fall, and according to the June/July issue of Teen Vogue , the girly girl look is in, no more "badd girl"....makes me feel like a trendsetter ♥

Coach is Ready for the Summer ♥

Coach has recently released their beach collection that was created in collaboration with illustrator Pierre Le-Tan. I could not get pictures of all the pieces, but if you go to the site you will fall in love with a selection of shoes, clothing, bags and jewelry from this collection. When I viewed the website i got a french summer on the beach kind of feel, i think that's what made me love it even more! Here are just two of the bags from the collection :

FEED 3 ♥

The FEED foundation does it again with the FEED 3 bag aka FEED Guatemala. These bags come in different handmade by women in Guatemala out of traditional Ikat fabrics. I love that they take a different look from the previous FEED bags. The money from this bag will go to malnourished Latin American children. Out of all the FEED bags this one and the FEED 2 (Kenya) bag are my favs ♥

LookBook Inspiration week of 4/26

I once again forgot to save the names, and when i went back to look for them, i couldn't find them. I promise next time I'll save the name ♥

Not So Stressed Out ♥

If you are a college student, it's time to prepare for finals, and we all know how stressful that can be. Here are a few things you can do (if you don't mind taking a break from studying) to de-stress yourself

Watch your favorite movie

Look through your favorite magazines

Go Out for Some Sushi

Eat some chocolate (it always works)

Go Shopping with a friend

Go for a run or to the gym

the braids ♥

These 2 styles have won the hearts of many girls and they are perfect for when you really don't know what else to do or if you just to do something different with your hair :

This is the perfect style for both long and short hair, no matter if you are black or white. You don't have to wear this braid with curls , you can wear it straight, in a ponytail or even a bun. Perfect for good & bad hair days, dates, or just lounging.

For those with longer hair , the loose sloppy side bride is great. It's a more effortless look that can be fun or even chic. Of course it has been around for years , but the stars of the The Hills & The City have been making it a new trend

Inspiration From Lookbook.nu ♥

I love looking through the creativity and inspiring outfits on the site, i think this will be a reoccurring post topic, next time i'll try to put the titles to the outfits ♥

happy earth day ♥

Here's some ways you can contribute on Earth Day this year

Eco-Tools make up brushes

+ found at target or a drug store like rite aid

H&M's Garden Collection

+ organic clothing at great prices and lots of floral patterns

Vera Bradley Shopper Tote

+ use it for grocery shopping or just shopping in general, avoid the plastic! and at some grocery stores you save a little when you bring your own bag

FEED 1 Bag

+ it's made of natural organic materials and you'll not only be saving the world but you'll also be helping save a life.

I've already got my eco friendly product, my boyfriend bought me a great floral tote from H&M's Garden Collection over the weekend, now go google some more things and satisfy yourself while doing a great thing ♥

crossbody bags ♥

Crossbody bags are a very good investment and a long lasting trend. I bought my first one last summer. You can get them pretty much anywhere like nordstrom, forever 21, or even thrift stores. I usually get mine from thrift stores because you can find so many for under $10. Here's a few examples of really cute ones :

Free People Suede Medicine Bag

NineWest Drawstring Bar Crossbody

+its also a cinched bag which is also a spring/summer trend

Michael Kors 'Charlton'

Coach Peyton Canvas OP Art Crossbody

Burberry Nova Check Crossbody

Chanel Jumbo Flat

+the one that started it all