February 6, 2011
Inspirational Monday: New York Fashion Week
NY Fashion Week by poetofsorts on Polyvore.com
New York Fashion Week starts this week and I couldn't be more excited. This means lots of events, great street fashion, and even my first Fashion Week Show. I'm so interested in seeing how everyone will be dressed for this crazy weather we've been having here. I am sad that fashion week is no longer in Bryant Park since now I work so close by. I would love to take a stroll during lunch time just to check out what people are wearing, but sadly Lincolin Square to a little to far from my office and lunch time isn't long enough. Good thing is that I will be hitting up some fashion week events and a NYFW show. Sadly due to work I will not be able to attend the IFB conference. I was really hoping this week I could get to it but once again work gets in the way of all the fun.
I am also defiantly looking forward to the grand opening of Alexander Wang's first store in SoHo. Which will open during NY Fashion Week, February 17th. Which means I'll have to try and survive the massive craziness that I'm sure that will ensue.
Anyway, some the designers that I look forward to seeing their Fall 2011 collection are: Derek Lam, Adam, Anna Sui, and L.A.M.B (and plenty more). One day I'll be able to see their collection in person.
Any designers you are looking forward to seeing?
February 5, 2011
DIY Chic Nail Prints
Sephora by OPI has created pre-cut design strips for your nails. It's a take on minx nails. These strips are said to last up to two weeks. Each of these packs come with 16 pre cut strips and will cost you $15. Sally Hansen also has their own pre-cut design strips called Salon Effects.
On Friday I bought both Sephora by OPI and Sally Hansen. I decided to give Sephora the test drive first.
Things that you will need:
Nail polish remover, nail filer, and nail clippers (I think nail clippers were easier to use then scissors to cut the strips)
Make sure to file your nails and to remove all nail polish and residue from your nails with nail polish remover.
Rub each strip and then peel to fit onto your nails. Then use the nail filer to file away the access strip.
The finished product:
Okay well they def. aren't perfect but this was attempt number one.
I'm not sure how these last for 2 weeks, it feels sort of weird at first sort of like if you have tape stuck to your nail. Anyway, I think the Sally Hensen ones might fit better on my nails since they have more of a bottom piece then the Sephora ones. We'll see and I will post the Sally Hensen ones as well.
My Sally Hensen Salon Effects:
Would you guys try doing the pre-cut strips yourself?
February 4, 2011
H&M's Conscious Collection
H&M is releasing a line in April called Conscious Collection. This collection is made up of eco-friendly fabrics like organic cotton, Tencel, and recycled polyester. Pieces will range from $15 to $60.
Here is a sneak peek of the line:
Here is a sneak peek of the line:
photos from fabsugar
I think I died and went to creme color heaven. This collection is made up of whites, cremes, and light blush tones. Nothing but romance in this collection! I'm absoulety in love with the blush pink bustier. It is so fairy princess like and I can see it being paired with maxi skirts, jeans, and shorts. Also those scallop creme shorts are pretty amazing. I can not wait for this line to come out. I'm so pumped to check it out.
What do you guys think?
February 3, 2011
Blanco Spring 2011 Campaign
All these Spring campaigns and editorials are killing me. I just want it to be spring right now! I'm counting down the days/months till Miami! Even though I'm getting some stellar ideas to wait to buy/bring down there with me.
February 2, 2011
Steal the Spring Style for Less: Lace
Spring is just around the corner, right? Well it might not feel like it now but in a couple of months we will be taken in the spring air and sun and fashion. One of the trends this year is lace. It was seen down the Spring 2011 ready to wear runway of Erdem, Dolce & Gabbana, Valentino, and plenty more.
Lots of stores like Topshop and Forever21 are following in the footsteps of these designers and creating lace pieces. As beautiful as these designer pieces are they could run you up to the thousand dollar price range which isn't practical for every fashionista out there. So here are some beautiful pieces that you can find for less.
Romance in Lace by poetofsorts featuring print dresses
Sleeveless Dress: $23 - forever21.com; Modcloth: Boho et Bell Dress: $110 - modcloth.com;
Topshop: White Lace Leaf Embellished Swing Top: $75 - topshop.com; Black Lace Kimono Sleeve Dress: $100 - topshop.com; Tall Cream Bell Sleeve Lace Shift Dress: $100 - topshop.com
These lace frocks are romantic and scream the perfect picnic dresses. They are timeless and can be worn in different ways. They can go from super girly to boho chic to rocker goddess. They can be easily transformed with accessories that most of us might already even have in our closet. These dresses are transitional so they can be worn throughout the season in different ways like the Topshop Black Lace Kimono Sleeve Dress ($100). This dress can be transformed to all three looks.
Black Lace by poetofsorts featuring flat shoes
Studded accessories and cross jewelry can give a look an edgy rocker feel. Studded booties are perfect to pull the whole look together and a studded belt will give the dress a little something extra. The look is definitely a little 1980s and Maddona esque, if you're worried about looking to costumey keep the accessories to a minimum.
For the girly look do a floral prints and softer tones. Vintage jewelry can play up the lace. High heels and knee high socks will give it a flirty look. The Miu Miu inspired Forever21 floral heels ($26) are perfect for this look.
Whenever boho chic is mentioned think of feathers and long cardigans. Mix up the lace print with a striped cardigan like the Free People Maxi Stipped Cardigan ($178). Do flat shoes like the Urban Outfitters Ecote Woven T-Strap Skimmer. Or you can do the gladiator type of sandal.
These dresses are easy on the wallet and easy to play with. This is one buy that be can done in so many different ways. The lace trend is fun so play with different accessories to find your look. What do you guys think of the lace trend?
For the girly look do a floral prints and softer tones. Vintage jewelry can play up the lace. High heels and knee high socks will give it a flirty look. The Miu Miu inspired Forever21 floral heels ($26) are perfect for this look.
Whenever boho chic is mentioned think of feathers and long cardigans. Mix up the lace print with a striped cardigan like the Free People Maxi Stipped Cardigan ($178). Do flat shoes like the Urban Outfitters Ecote Woven T-Strap Skimmer. Or you can do the gladiator type of sandal.
These dresses are easy on the wallet and easy to play with. This is one buy that be can done in so many different ways. The lace trend is fun so play with different accessories to find your look. What do you guys think of the lace trend?
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