Saying Goodbye to Another Decade

I'm not doing much to celebrate tonight, but I’ve been having fun looking back at the last ten years of outfits, movies, books, parties, music, celebrities, events, and memories. I think of past decades and how each one had specific fads and personalities- the 50's with rock n' roll and poodle skirts, the 60's with mod mini dresses and peace signs, the 70's with bell-bottoms and disco clubs, the 80’s with big hair and cassette tapes, and the 90's with mom jeans and boy bands. But if we were to define these past ten years, how would we describe them? All that I think of is a big blur of the things that happened, inventions made, and clothes worn. There have been so many ways people dressed in 2000-2010 that there isn't one typical style that portrays this decade. Here are just a few words that come to mind...

iPhones, skinny jeans, September 11th, global warming, Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, eco-chic, Gossip Girl, Britney Spears, Iraq, USBs, Hurricane Katrina, Lady Gaga, terrorists, digital cameras, texting, H1N1, Barack Obama, The Kite Runner, off-the-shoulder dresses, Latisse, Slumdog Millionaire, Fashion Rocks, tainted spinach, and American Idol.

...and check out these fun flashbacks of the decade and hopes for a new one.

• Year in Parties
• Year in Fashion
• Celeb Low Points
• Vote for the Best Dressed Women of the Decade
• The Decade That Changed Music
• Ten Cultural Resolutions for 2010

Happy New Years!!

Tokyo Street Inspiration

Sometimes I'm inspired by simple and classy, but then other days I think it's really cool to marvel at the type who aren't scared of anything and will try just about everything when it comes to fashion. On fashionsnap.com there are pictures everyday of the citizens of Japan and it's fun to look at their unique outfits. Now designers are even turning to the streets of Tokyo for new ideas. You'll never see me wearing  clothes quite like these, but it's still inspiring to look at daring outfits.

How To Wear a Tube Top in the Winter

Now that's it's winter, all of your summer tops are probably put away or way down deep in the depths of your dresser. But just because the weather's gotten colder, doesn't mean you need to brush your summer apparel to the side. I have this green graphic floral tube top that inspired me to try something different. The color was perfect for my family get-together on Christmas Eve, but I knew I had to pair it with something much warmer. I added a long brown sweater (wearing it in a cape style) that gave me just enough coverage on my shoulders. Layering can be a lot of fun when you mix bulky sweaters with flowy tops, don't be afraid to experiment with different textures, lengths, and thicknesses!

My Christmas Lust List

I'm so excited for Christmas! It's my favorite holiday, although I love the whole Christmas season, in general! Being with friends and family, baking cookies, layering with cute sweaters, jolly decorations, and singing along with Christmas songs, what more could you want in a holiday?

Every year I give my parents a huge, detailed list of all the things I want. I make sure to include pictures, links to where I found them, and a star rating of how much I want them. I know, I get really into it! Here are some of the things at the top of my list that I'm asking for...

                                                             

Kings of Leon tee-from Delia's

The Dreamer Satin Pajama-pink leopard-Victoria's Secret

Lip Gloss-in blush-Victoria's Secret

A Subscription to NYLON

"Confessions of a Shopaholic"-DVD

The Deluxe Fragrance Sampler fo Her-Sephora

Razzles!

I first heard of them when I watched "13 Going on 30"...

...then I just had to try them!

"New York Fashion"-amazon.com

A Giftcard to Forever 21

What are you all wishing for this Christmas?

Season's Greetings!

The Perfect Bag for Aspiring Journalists

Whenever I see newspaper print on clothes or accessories, I'm immediately intrigued. I don't know whether it's the journalist inside of me or because it's not something I see on a regular basis. I found this one by John Galliano while browsing sample sale boutiques online. It's no longer on the site now, but I'm blogging about it anyhow. My favorite part of the purse is that if you look closely, you can read the stories that were printed on the fabric.