happy happy joy joy

I have happily learned that Target is now doing makeup collaborations with Jemma Kidd, Napoleon Perdis, and Pixi by Petra. I am sooooo excited. It's about time, right? I love Jemma's line, but it's always been so expensive. It's nuts. I had a $50 Neiman's gift card once and all I could buy with it was a JK blush compact. It's been worth it, though. Okay, enough of my stories. Finally! I was first introduced to Napoleon Perdis by Amy from Ask Me Makeup on YouTube (check her out here, she's awesome) and since it's an Australian brand, I could never get it here, but I've heard great things about it. Pixi? Haven't heard of it, but it's sure to be beautiful!

xoxo

fashionista

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runwaylicious edition ii

The new season of Project Runway is growing on me. It's always hard for me to get used to the new designers, but I'm liking this season quicker. When Heidi announced the challenge, I was thinking that the challenges were pretty lame so far. I mean, they reused a challenge from the first season, and now just design a cocktail dress? Of course, that was before I found out the details. First of all, the models had to shop for the fabric. I nearly went into convulsions when I heard that, I can't imagine how the DESIGNERS must have felt. The models always seem to know nothing about fashion, they just wear it, and have horrible taste. The season 1 wedding dress episode could have thrust this thought into my head...anyways. And if that wasn't enough, they had to use all green (as in environmentally friendly) fabrics. Oh God.Everyone chose a cream/champagne colored satin and a heinous brown satin. Everyone had to learn how to make their garment different from everyone's even when they could look exactly alike. 

Onto the outfits-

Wesley

Ouch. This was just a painful dress to watch go down the runway. It was cheap, tacky, horribly made...it's a shame, because Wesley was just the cutest thing. 

Terri

I loved this. Navy was a great color choice, very elegant, and the ruffles were so sophisticated. It's a conservative dress, but the V-neck makes it a little bit provocative. The belt really makes it, it would probably look too simple without it. 

Suede

Just like the judges, I loved this dress. You can really see the work that went into it, and it's a fun, flirty, whimsical cocktail dress. Although his constant use of Suede in the third person still and always will irk me. 

Stella

I really don't see why the judges loved this so much. I mean, it's really nothing special, if even pretty at all. I, like Natalie Portman, am not really a fan of the one-sleeved look. And I hate Stella. Sorry. I do.

Leanne

I can sort of see where Leanne was going with her circle idea, it just wasn't executed well at all. She could have made it look good, but the fabric just kills the idea.

Korto

Same thing here- good idea, bad execution. I love the exposed seam idea, but the mustard yellow and the wings at the sides do nothing for it. This could have been really cool, but it's all in the fabric choice, as you can see...

Kenley

Love it, love it, love it. It's classy and ladylike and just gorgeous. 

Joe

Gross. It looks like something out of Paris Hilton's line that I discussed here a long, long time ago...

Jerell

Oh Jerell...I love you. I love you and your V-neck t-shirts baring your hairless, shiny chest. And I would love this dress, if only you would hack off those god-awful peacock feathers at the hem...

Emily

I am obsessed with Emily. She has the best personal style so far and I love watching her. This dress is adorable, even if it is a tad short. I wish they showed the back though, that's what drew me in. 

Blayne

The title of this post is an homage to Blayne and his licious fetish. I don't care if it's already old by the second episode, I laugh every time he says it. This dress? Cute, nothing we haven't seen before. Hmm. But it's Blayne. Therefore, I love the dress.

Daniel

I really, really liked Daniel's. It was simple but so beautiful. But it does not photograph well, it looked so much better on the runway. 

xoxo

fashionista

pink stain

This is my first beauty review on TTC and I have to say, I'm pretty excited. I have been buying a ridiculous amount of makeup lately, but I love all of it. These are some of my favorite recent purchases.

Benefit's Posietint

The follow-up to Benefit's Benetint, Posietint is a softer, petal-pink color that's a little different than Benetint's red color. Posietint is a lip and cheek stain that gives a perfectly natural, pinched cheek look that is wearable for every day. I love this product. It's so simple to use and I love how it works double-duty. 

Buy it: Sephora, $28

Benefit's Sketching Pencils Eyes

Say hello to my new favorite eyeliner, Sketching Pencils by Benefit. I never liked to smudge eyeliner with a Q-tip, I didn't think it got anything done. This has a built-in smudger on the end that I love. The eyeliner glides on perfectly and feels so smooth. It stays on all day and never looks overdone. 

Buy it: Sephora, $18

Kiehl's Ultra Facial Tinted Moisturizer

I hate wearing foundation in the summer, especially in blazing heat. It just seems to run too much and irritates me. Instead I use tinted moisturizer. It gives the same effect as foundation but is so much more lightweight and never runs. I use the Medium shade and it blends in perfectly. This never looks cakey and just gives a very natural look. 

Buy it: kiehls.com, $24.50

Well, that was fun! This might become a regular feature! Only time will tell...

xoxo

fashionista

brilliante

I was thrilled to learn that I have gotten the Brilliante Weblog Award from KiKi of the awesome Dress Forms Pins and Needles.

The rules are...

1. When received, you may post the Award on your blog. 

2. Link to the blogger you received it from

3. Give it to 7 blogs

4. Link to those 7 blogs

5. Leave those seven bloggers a comment about receiving the brilliant award

Magnifique

That's Chic

Daddy Likey

The Perks of Being a Wallflower

Mahalo Fashion

Go Couture Yourself

Glam-Bam, Thank You, Ma'am!

Thank you again Kiki!

xoxo

fashionista

the shoe that kills

It was a decent outfit. Not groundbreaking, not horrifically ugly. A Mexican embroidered cami, white denim shorts. All ruined by a pair of shoes. 

Satan on your feet. In Mary Jane form. 

Don't do it.

xoxo

fashionista

weeks worth of outfits

Back at home. Yes, I usually hate having 2 Week's Worth of Outfits in a row, but I rediscovered Polyvore the other day and it's so much easier that it's definitely my new medium. I had an account before but had no idea how to use it, I'm still learning, so the collages will be getting better. If anyone knows how to put text on the collages, could you let me know? Anyway, enough of my rambling-

Monday:

The first day is pretty relaxed, but with a kick- the bright blue Louboutins. The blazer is a huge trend and always looks put together, but can easily be dressed down. With faded denim, a simple t-shirt, a ladylike frame bag, and a gingham scarf, it's a perfect mix of downtown and uptown. 

Blazer- 3.1 Phillip Lim, Shorts- Citizens of Humanity, T-shirt- Helmut Lang, Scarf- Burberry, Bag- Miu Miu, Shoes- Christian Louboutin

Tuesday:

I adore this look. An ethnic dress paired with slick uptown accessories. The dress has a fabulous pattern that is so versatile and on-trend. The double belt is so glamorous but works perfectly with the laidback dress. The bracelets tie in with the tribal feel and the yellow shoes add a pop of color. 

Dress- Topshop, Belt- Burberry, Bracelets- Roberto Cavalli, Sunglasses- Dolce & Gabbana, Shoes- Giuseppe Zanotti

Wednesday:

Another favorite, this one is a bit quirkier. I am in love with the top and all of it's detail and color- it works with either casual jeans or a dressier skirt like this one. Speaking of skirts, this one is adorable. I love how girly and sugar-plum-fairylike it feels. Heels like these are practical because of the chunky heel. It's walkable but still totally stylish. 

Top- Mayle, Skirt- Camilla and Marc, Bracelet- Roberto Cavalli, Shoes- Derek Lam

Thursday:

These white skinny jeans act as a completely blank canvas, and I used it for very muted, soft colors that are perfect for summer. The blue top is dainty and so feminine, and can work well in winter with some layers. The bracelet is so cool, I love the in-between silver and gold color. 

Top- Anthropologie, Jeans- Topshop, Bracelet- Roberto Cavalli, Shoes- Stella McCartney

Friday:

A simple, summery outfit. This dress is so feminine and the eyelet is what really stands out. This dress' detail almost works as an accessory, so you don't really need much jewelry. I chose a straw fedora- I've really been liking them lately. I love the way it looks with the blue. Some simple white flats and you're ready.

Dress- Catherine Malandrino, Hat- Topshop, Shoes- Topshop

Saturday:

My denim shorts addiction continues- this bright blue pair is great. I immediately fell for this t-shirt. It's so cute in such a simple way. A lightweight camel cardigan matches the orange and a bright yellow bag stands out. 

Shirt- Sass and Bide, Shorts- Notify, Cardigan- Little Joe, Bag- Pauric Sweeney, Shoes- Topshop

Sunday:

This is the one I would most likely wear. I'm obsessed with all of the patterns here. It's a lot, but it all ties in with the color and the simplicity of the shoes. The floral dress is so cute and can transition smoothly into the cooler months. A light scarf in a fabulous purple pattern, a blue fedora, and simple brown sandals complete the outfit. 

Dress- Topshop, Scarf- Topshop, Hat- Topshop, Shoes- Anthropologie

And just an outfit I threw together that didn't make the cut into WWOO :]

xoxo

fashionista

reviving from the dead

It's back! And made over! I have to admit, after my extended hiatus I kind of forgot about Week's Worth of Outfits. But what I also forgot was how fun it was to make these. I hope you like it!

This outfit is simple, but so stylish. It starts with a staple Little White Dress and is stepped up with a bright green belt and metallic gladiators. I love this belt, everything about it. The sandals are perfect too, and can work with so much. 

This is one of my favorites this week- especially with the white jeans. I'm really starting to change my mind about them. The tunic is so pretty with all of it's vibrant color, and pairing it with stark white is a fabulous contrast. The metallic sneakers make it a bit more casual and tie in with the tunic colors. 

Usually I would never include a denim dress in WWOO, but ever since I saw Nicola Roberts and Alexa Chung in them on WhoWhatWear Daily, I saw how immediately cool they could be. I paired it with tall gladiators and tribal bangles. For some reason, I had a tribal feeling from the dress. 

This star t-shirt stood out to me the minute I saw it, and I'm not usually one to like graphic tees. But for some reason I love it! White denim is coming back, and I love it in this skirt from AA. Finish the outfit with these spectator oxford shoes.

A little bit hipster, a little bit ladylike describes this outfit nicely. I'm in love with this heart top from American Apparel- it's so simple but really unique at the same time. The faded denim is a nice change from the dark shades I've always worn. The flats are really what gives the outfit the ladylike feel. The pearl embellishments are so beautiful. 

I love the color palette for this outfit- bright but also a bit earthy. The green dress pops on a tan, and is a staple for the summer with the light fabric. Since the dress is so simple, you can pull off a statement necklace- this beaded one has an ethnic feel. Finally, belting the dress is a key trend. 

This is a perfect Sunday outfit- feminine and fresh. The floral Juicy Couture dress is so girly and could work for so many occasions. Adding the matte sequin flats gives it an elegant touch without getting too dressy, and the blue necklace is more pretty detail. 

xoxo

fashionista

I'll be out of town until July 5- so don't expect any posts until then. 

<3

she knows resort

Diane von Furstenberg's resort collection astounded me. The best resort I've seen yet. She manages to make black look so summery and what resort is really sup

posed to be about. There was not an outfit in the collection that I didn't like. 

I loved Diane's use of gingham in the collection- it exudes summer and is newly sophisticated in the trenchcoat shape. 

This recurring triangle print really appealed to me. The print on the dress is so versatile- you can dress it up with a sharp blazer and heels, or make it casual with flats. 

I adore the bold stripes on these two jackets. The left jacket-and-jeans combination is such a summery look even in black and white.

I was so excited to see the trench dresses in the show- it is one of my favorite dress silhouettes. I love the khaki on the right. It is a classic look that is updated with a perfect fit and girly accents. 

The mini dress reigned before- now it's all about the maxi dress. It's perfect for summer, with it's light material and loose fit. I adore the third dress with the red and white print. 

We all are familiar with the floral trend for spring and summer, and DVF used it beautifully. All of these dresses are gorgeous. I love the light ruffles and the details that she used. 

Diane had a fifties influence, especially in her bathing suits. She used the maillot silhouette (first and third) and the high waisted suit (second). The patterns were so pretty and the colors are so vibrant. I love the accent jackets that were on the second and third suits.

Her pastel stripes made another appearance, like in the last spring collection, in the first shirt dress. The silk scarf-pattern dress is beautiful, it's perfect resortwear. 

First dress= gorgeous. 

I thought the closing look was genius. The dress itself is so pretty, but adding the "bon voyage" bids a goodbye both to the audience and possibly to the vacation that the resort woman is on.

See the whole collection here.

xoxo

fashionista