and paris.

Paris!

Just as good as last season's much-talked-about collection. This one almost felt like it could be a part of last season's, maybe it's just me. Even with the same aesthetic, it was a breathtaking collection that everyone will be attempting to DIY. Christophe Decarnin has this amazing talent for making the most girly things rock-and-roll. That pink dress! Even the frilly white dress had a bit of an edge to it. The proportions of the oversized jackets and destroyed pin-thin jeans were perfect. Oh how I lust for the jeans...

For Christian Dior, it just seemed too normal. It wasn't a bad collection, it was actually quite pretty, but it missed all the extravagance. Where was the enormously teased hair, the overdone eye makeup, the explosion of neon color? While we missed it now, I'm sure we can expect this from John Galliano's signature collection. But besides that, the clothes were beautiful, even though I felt like I saw way too many short flippy dresses. John did do sheer fabrics in a very classy way, unlike some of the completely bare things that I've seen so far. My favorites would have to be the last cream dress and the chartreuse 60's-ish ensemble.

This is too good. Gareth Pugh used entirely black and white, and it did not disappoint. The clothes were unbelievable- the architectural feel of them, the optical illusion it seemed to present, the strategic placing of each piece of fabric so it resembled something that you couldn't imagine fabric could be. With all the same elements and colors, this collection had mostly futuristic clothes, but with Victorian influences too, with the last dress. Even with this, it was completely cohesive and actually awe-inspiring. So nice.

Most of Nina Ricci was long gowns, cut very short with a long train, with sheer tights underneath. I liked this look, it was very ethereal and floaty, but as everyone has said, Olivier Theyskens needs to show something new and different. We have seen this from him before and it's not making us any more excited. Beautiful clothes, but nothing new from him. But I still love it. A lot, actually. It's gorgeous.

Another black and white, but this time more black than white. This would have been more suited for a fall collection, the only spring I could see was the white dresses. These just looked so dark and depressing. I don't want to be depressed in spring. I want to be happy and bright and cheerful. Getting past the season, these were my favorite looks from Yohji Yamamoto.

and...

Margiela deserves something special. Like Martin Margiela himself, the models went completely incognito and had their faces completely covered. For me, this wasn't focusing on the clothes, it was more about these amazing images that were presented, like the big diamond, model-in-box, the big t-shirt with words, etc. (although I did adore the brown and white gown and black zipper dress) Wow. I am speechless. Just speechless.

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revamp

As much as I love my puff skirts, I wear them so often that they get a tad dreary. A few days ago I layered two of them to make a type of strapless dress. I think it's adorable, actually. Without the belt, it has no shape whatsoever but with it- lovely. I haven't actually put it on myself but when I do I'll give an update.

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lime green inside

Can I tell you how happy and satisfied I am this moment?

Very.
Do you want to know why?
Of course you do.

I have been without good jeans for quite a while now. I've tried to find them, but none ever feel or fit right. Until yesterday! I went shopping with my friend and decided on a whim to go into Intermix, which I rarely visit. And what a good choice that was. There, I found these beautiful jeans. I wasn't expecting any jeans to be under $200, which I wasn't exactly ready to fork over that day. These were $78. I know. They're a mix of gray and very light blue, and have so many details that make them amazing. For example, studded pockets, lime green lining, and my favorite, the fact that when you cuff them, they're a completely different color! I love this because my jeans are usually a little too long for me.


Is it love? Yes. Yes it is.

My outfit with the jeans from yesterday-boring, I know-I slipped on the middle shirt just to see how it looked and I very much like it.


blazer: urban renewal by way of urban outfitters, tank top: nordstrom, jeans: blank from intermix, middle shirt: american apparel

And just for fun-


Teehee.

Oh, but that's not all, kids! I also bought a white knit beanie/beret from Forever 21 for the upcoming fall. So cute.

As well as my new favorite beauty item, the Stila Cherry Crush lip + cheek stain. I put this on my sidebar a few weeks ago and had been curious ever since. I decided to buy it yesterday and I am so glad I did. This stuff is fantastic. My other lip/cheek stain was Benefit Posietint and although it's good, I always thought the application of it on the lips was difficult and much too messy. With Posietint, I got a nice color on my lips but it always seemed to end up around my lips too, not a good look. Stila's is a pen rather than a brush that dips into the stain, which I find so much easier. With Stila, I just have to click, a proper amount of stain comes out, and dab it onto my lips. It looks so pretty! It's like a completely natural red lip. I LOVE IT.


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Milan Fashion Week-

As beautiful as this was, I still prefer Spring '08 Versace to this. The one recurring detail that really tied the show together was the heart crafted out of zippers, which I thought was genius. It just flowed so beautifully and made it a bit more childlike. Most of the collection was black and white, with colors here and there (I loved the color, so I picked those ones out). I would have loved to see more color, which is one of the reasons I loved '08 so much. My favorite dress would have to be the blue that Lily Donaldson is wearing- the high neck is gorgeous.

I wasn't that impressed, but it was still a very pretty show. Like Versace, this had a common element throughout- the crinkled silk material. I do like this a lot, though, the whole disheveled feeling of it. It's much more casual and relaxed than last season's uptight lace. These pieces are actually pretty wearable, now that I look at it.

My favorite Milan collection- by FAR. The bright neon colors, the mixing of every pattern you could imagine, the perfectly placed accessories. Everything about this was marvelous. Even with so much color and pattern, it never looked overdone or tacky. It was still kept elegant. I love it so much.

Not as good as last season, but it still made me want a suit. The show was based off of mainly the blazer-and-skinny-pants suit, with safari influence later on. I thought I was sick of the safari, but it actually looks very good here. I found it hard to put a name to this collection. This was nothing groundbreaking, but each piece was pretty. I would love to have seen something as big and trend-setting as last season.

Another one of my favorites, Fendi was all about light and airy. Nothing too heavy, nothing too dark, nothing too tough. It was a floaty, ethereal, almost angelic collection. The color palette was mainly light pinks, blues, and beiges. When black occasionally stepped in, it was still kept delicate. The belts were a standout to me, they completely finished each look.

I always look forward to seeing how Matthew Williamson can manage to reinvent the Pucci print. It's never been one of my favorite designers, but it's pretty amazing how he can work with that same print each season and it never gets boring (to most people, at least). As usual, it was a jet-set, bound-to-Capri collection, with Miami brights and lots of them. My favorite looks were the turquoise top and beige skirt, as well as the turquoise jacket with the purple dress.

Beautiful and very minimal, but what else can you expect from Bottega Veneta? It was a timeless collection, none of these pieces have a feeling that they could go out of style anytime soon. These were classic pieces that could be for any age. The color palette was pretty, but nothing we haven't seen.

This comes in a close second for my favorite Milan collection- I always love Burberry Prorsum. Christopher Bailey just has this thing with making girls look so unbelievably cool. These were simple pieces, but the way they were styled makes me want everything. Everything looked like they had been worn and loved- a perfect model off duty uniform.

Alberta Ferretti is one of my favorite designers. Everything she makes is so ladylike and undeniably beautiful. The collection was, according to style.com, a mix of Grecian and flapper. You could definitely see the flapper in the 4th and last look. Oh so lovely. ButI can't decide how I feel about the loose blue tights in the second to last outfit...

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quote of the day

"We are lucky enough to work with some of the most esteemed mills in Italy. We're crazy about this crackle-gold leather- it only looks expensive."

-J.Crew catalog on their $495 Jamie bag. Jerks.

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the debut

First of all, this is my 160th post! Whoooo!

I missed the 150th. I always seem to do that, forget the actual landmarks of the blog.

But anyways.

My outfit today, and an attempt at a more interesting photo.

Wow, I'm a dork. This is actually the first day that I've worn the American Apparel leggings out in public, and I'm excited.

vest- urban outfitters, flower t-shirt- urban outfitters, tank top underneath- jcrew, leggings- american apparel, shoes- converse (taking a hint from my last post..)

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Update: So these didn't get half the stares I expected them to, especially in my safe-fashion city. I got more looks while wearing one of my puff skirts and a tank top in the middle of the mall than I did wearing lame leggings in Target. I don't understand the logic.

kick back

After all of our ballet flats and high heels, sometimes all you want to put on is a perfectly broken in pair of sneakers. Of course, Converse is the classic. Instead of the normal black, I love the stepped up versions of the All-Star, like metallic silver or pink/black sequins.

I so want the silver high-tops to wear with my AA lamé leggings, the pink sequined ones are just adorable, and the dusty pink-purple ones are just cool. These just make me realize how much I love sneakers- just completely laid back and casual. I want to buy myself a pair of these lovelies and bask in the simpler shoe-days.

I'm sorry about all of these mini-posts, once I get a better idea, wordiness will come.

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miraculous

I have found the miracle that lies within Sephora.

Tarte The Eraser concealer. When I use concealer, it's only for dark circles under my eyes. I don't really get blemishes, so when I do, I freak out a lot. This happened yesterday- a little zit, nothing big, but I made a big deal about it... I have had this concealer for about a month, just for my undereye circles, but I had never used it for a blemish. I put it on, then did my normal stuff. After a few hours, the zit was completely dried out and faded. It was no longer raised, but a flat, faded red dot. Before it was sore and bright red. I was AMAZED. I read on the package that it helped to heal blemishes, but I was skeptical. This does some amazing stuff. Before, I used some Clean & Clear gel stuff, which worked but only if you used it faithfully for a few days. This works fast and much better than the Clean and Clear.

Buy it NOW.

Tarte, $19, Sephora

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