Tis the Season

Although Black Friday was the start of the holiday shopping season, I chose not to face the crowd of crazed mall-goers fighting to get the best bargain. Instead, I waited until my school's Christmas Luncheon and Fashion Show to begin my Christmas shopping. There were many great vendors there today and I scored a really cool sliver chain bracelet from Hi Ho Silver and picked up a gift for my cousin. The fashion show featured some great evening-wear looks from Elizabeth Maar Boutique and Just Girls.
For the event I decided to debut one of my favorite Fashion U purchases:




Dress: H&M, Heels: Calvin Klein, Fresh Water Pearl and Rose Quartz Earrings: Type 0(-)

This dress calls to mind not only the lingerie centered aspects of Christian Dior's Couture Collection, but also the nude-colored minimalism seen on on the Spring 2010 runways:


Christian Dior Haute Couture Fall 2009


Celine SS/2010
Photos:Style.com

Also, on my way home I bought a pair of amazing silver L.A.M.B. flats for an incredible price. Will post about them soon.

To Tie-Dye For

Happy Friday! Since today was a tie-dye themed dress down for the seniors at my school I felt that it was the perfect time to wear my tie dyed jeans. My look was inspired by the Balmain Collection that I absolutely loved.


Cropped Jacket: H&M, Shirt: Mossimo by Target, Jeans: Levi's, Flats: Rocket Dog

Balmain SS/09 Photo: Style.com

Also, I thought this would be the perfect transition into my post about the cool tie-dye looks that designers presented for SS/2010. These are not your average psychedelic T-shirts; designers fused these prints onto cocktail dresses as well as casual Ts. Here are a few of my favorites:


Tory Burch SS/2010


Blumarine SS/2010


Proenza Schouler SS/2010


Proenza Schouler Resort 2010

All fashion photos: Style.com
This is a look I saw in the December 2009 issue of Lucky Magazine that describes pairing tie-dyed t-shirts with classic box jackets, an idea I fell in love with instantly. It's fun way to dress up a casual look. If you want to see more of these spring looks click on the link above. Enjoy the weekend!

If You Could See It Then You'd Understand

Blazer: J. Crew, Shirt: American Eagle Outfitters, Jeans: Paige Premium Denim, Shoes: Made By Elves, Bag: Juicy Couture, Stole the scarf from my mom

I hope you had a great Thanksgiving!
Yesterday I visited the Perelman Building of the Philadelphia Museum of Art to see the Inspiring Fashion Exhibit. This exhibit consisted of 17 looks from many design houses in tribute to Philadelphia fashion great Tom Marotta, former vice president of couture for Saks Fifth Avenue who died 2 years ago. The fashions were all contemporary, the oldest one a black Oscar de La Renta dress from 1995. The exhibit also featured video interviews with Carolina Herrera, Badgley Mischkca, Ralph Rucci, and Peter Som. If you can, I encourage you to visit the museum and view the beautiful pieces as well as the surreal designs of Marcel Wanders in the Daydreams exhibit.

To learn more about the exhibit and Tom Marotta follow these links:
Philadelphia Museum of Art
Philly.com Article

O Beautiful for Pilgrim Feet

Happy Thanksgiving!
In celebration of the holiday I thought it would be fitting to show the pilgrim's mark on fashion with these Roger Vivier Pilgrim flats:
Photos: Bluefly.com

These high end shoes can be found for a 32% discount at Bluefly.com but if you'd like a similar style at a reasonable price check out these Yaki flats by Nina:


Photos: Ninashoes.com

Blue Period

Stained glass window in Navy Chapel, Annapolis

If you look closely at my clothing choices, you will realize that I have a penchant for prints and adore the colors blue and green. So naturally, I was very excited to see these elements included in the Spring 2010 RTW collections of my favorite designers. The looks pictured here call to mind this beautiful stained glass window. Enjoy!


Alexander McQueen


Emilio Pucci


Thakoon


Proenza Schouler

All Fashion Photos: Style.com

Monday Madness

This photo I took of King Leer by: Seward Johnson at Grounds for Sculpture earlier this month reminded me of the spectacular Givanchy Haute Couture Show. If you haven't already seen it, it is amazing. Hopefully these photos will inspire you to take a look.



Photos By: Style.com

On this precious weekend ending

Shirt: Kimichi Blue, Cami: Blue Chic, Skirt: Juicy Couture, Tights: Ellen Tracy, Booties: Tahari, Bracelets (from top): Charter Club, Alfani, Gift from a friend

Just thought I'd post about the outfit I wore to the XC banquet a few weeks ago. I got this skirt at the Juicy Party for Fashion U and I absolutely love it.
Also, just want to tell my readers that if they have any questions about fashion or trends or suggestions they can post comments. I will try to answer them as best I can. I may even devote an entire post about them!