November 24, 2009
I am thankful for:
My fabulous family ♥ my hilarious friends ♥ my lovely beau ♥ NYC ♥ smart television ♥ nice weather ♥ yummy restaurants ♥ people who don’t smoke ♥ people who don’t make excuses ♥ people who read ♥ people with good table manners ♥ babies ♥ laughter ♥ Central Park on Sunday ♥ carbohydrates ♥ steady employment ♥ social media ♥ the jaw-droppingly amazing world of fashion blogging ♥ these lovely pink hearts ♥ writing ♥ dogs ♥ Carmex ♥ sweet tea ♥ hot dogs off the street ♥ warm cookies ♥ heart-wrenching memoirs ♥ fashion photography ♥ Etsy shopping ♥ sleeping in ♥ this holiday season!
Calvin Klein is having a contest. It sounds lovely! Put together a Polyvore set that shows how you will dress for your very own festive affair, It must include at least 2 CK pieces and the CK logo.
Selected sets will be featured daily on the Calvin Klein Facebook Fanpage and five winning sets will be chosen by the style experts at Calvin Klein to receive calvinklein.com gift cards.
Here is an example
One 1st Prize Winner – $500
Two 2nd Prize Winners – $300 each
Two 3rd Prize Winners – $100 each
Sounds sooo cool! For more details click here.
Alright, ladies and gents! I am officially on Thanksgiving vacation. See you when I get back!
November 23, 2009
I stumbled across these headbands today and I quickly fell in deep and irreversible love. From Ban.do’s Couture Black Label to their more affordable Heart by Ban.do line all of these wonderful head pieces are breathtakingly fabulous!
Let’s drool over Ban.do’s creations, shall we?
how.absolutely.gorgeous!
Oooh and I would like to thank two lovely bloggers for awards:
Mr Keith from Coolness is Timeless gave me the Over the Top Award:
and Mayra from Life is Bananas gave me the Sugar Doll Award
Seriously, I cannot thank you enough. I am continually humbled by the work all of you bloggers do! You guys are fantastic and I am so happy to be part of the wonderful world of fashion blogging!
November 22, 2009
I saw New Moon today, ya’ll!
As someone who didn’t particularly like the books. I was very surprised by how good this movie was. The movie was, dare I say, better than the book. Which speaks volumes about Stephanie-what’s-her-name’s writing ability. I always say “Don’t judge a book by its movie”… but with this particular flick, you can.
Howz about a flippant Clarabelle-style movie review, eh?
Hair and makeup:
- The wigs were bad. Like Lifetime Original Movie bad.
- Kristen Stewart’s weave, however, was A-mazing!
- Ashley Greene (Alice Cullen) looked fabulous.
- Perhaps a little overzealous with Pattinson’s under-eye circles? Not cute.
- Um, Mr. Lautner was just all around fantastic looking. That is all.
The Acting
- Kristen Stewart proved that better hair and makeup can make you appear to be a talented actress. (Though, would it kill the girl to smile… just once?)
- I have no idea what Rob-Patt was even doing. Good thing he wasn’t in it for much.
- Lautner stole the show. Do your arms hurt, Taylor? Cuz you carried this movie.
- Speaking of stealing the show… is it just me or are Jacob’s pack of werewolves way more fun than those dry, boring Cullens?
- Ashley Greene (Alice Cullen) was also adorable. She is made for this role.
- The supporting vampires where actually good, not cheesy, and not downright dirty-looking. Bravo!
- Bella Swan’s classmates (esp. Jessica) were fantastic!
The Production
- Soooo much better than Twilight. New Moon actually looked and sounded like a real movie (not a made-for-TV one like Twilight did… yes, I’ll say it. Twilight was wretched.)
The Story
- Delightfully true to the book… except better.
- A little rushed at times, but the book WAS 500+ pages. So it is to be expected.
That is all. Let me know how you felt about New Moon… don’t try to hide it. I know you saw it.
November 21, 2009
You don’t call a quarterback a “football player”
and a linebacker a “plus sized football player”.
You don’t call a curvy woman “a woman”
and a thin woman “a minus sized woman”.
Despite our penchant to do so, people are not objects
to be placed in categories based on their physical appearance.
So let’s just be real.
And call a model – a model
Regardless of her size.
November 17, 2009
The weather has turned cold, the leaves are falling, the temperatures are brisk… it is time. Time for those non-water repellant, non-slip resistant, partially wind-proof, and therefore completely impractical wool-lined boots to make their debut.
Despite their totally unchic, unbecoming, and downright u-g-l-y appearance, Ugg boots continue to make an appearance winter after winter.
The uniform is simple: tan uggs; black leggings; oversized tee; long, black feather-down coat if you are from the North and a North Face Denali jacket if you are from the South.
Perhaps women think Uggs are practical, perhaps they find comfort in looking like everyone else, perhaps they are drawn to Uggs because they look kinda cute over leggings and skinny jeans (my favorite way to wear them).
Whatever it is, Uggs aren’t going anywhere anytime soon. We ladies just can’t quit them.
November 16, 2009
I am trapped in a sea of insipid fashion.
Insipid, thy name is blue jeans.
For the past 20-something years, jeans have been my go-to item for casual legwear/pants/bottoms/etc. I had an epiphany last weekend when I looked around me and saw that everyone else had on jeans, too.
I am now, officially, bored with jeans.
But what else can I wear that isn’t a skirt, dress, or leggings??
Why does casual have to equal jeans? I’m bored! I don’t care if they are dark, medium or (heaven forbid) light wash… baggy, skinny, boyfriend, straight leg, boot cut….. they are all boring, repetitive and I need something new, something chic, and something to spice up my casual wardrobe.
Designers? Do you hear me? It is time for a new fashion invention. A new era of go-to legwear!
Okay, I am done complaining now….
Photo by Annie Leibovitz | December 2009 Vogue
November 12, 2009
Any girl can go out and buy the latest fashion. But a true fashionista always wears style with a heaping side of class, elegance and grace. Whether it’s a classic Burberry trench or the trendiest over-the-knee boot, The Fashionista always knows that class is the name of the game.
After all, making a sheer, white, oversized tee look good comes from confidence within. You either have it, or you don’t… and the fashionistas of the world definitely have it. So, if you’re reading this fellow fashionistas, give yourself a pat on the back for always keeping it classy.
Here is my list of the top 5 most class-tastic blogettes. Whether they write it, wear it, or spot it. These ladies know class:
Extra Dressing on the Side
The Sydney Girl
Girl with a Bow Tie
The Beauty File
Fashion Cappuccino
Thanks for keeping it classy, ladies! What are your classiest beauty & fashion tricks??
November 11, 2009
photo from Dropular
November 10, 2009
I am totally in love with Dakota Fanning. So, I did a HUGE happy dance when I saw her on the cover of Teen Vogue. The shoot was photographed by Norman Jean Roy. It is a beautiful editorial.
I will ignore the fact that it is a promotion for the new Twilight movie. Not a fan.
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Put your best face forward with minimal makeup.
Loving these loose, tousled braids for Fall.
Patterned tights are perfect to wear under Fall mini dresses.
Stay warm and fashion forward with over-the-knee boots.
