Friday, April 29, 2011

The Wedding on Everyone's Lips




     I am happy to say that I am not one of the thousands that woke up early (or stayed up late) to watch the broadcast at 5am. In fact, I woke up at 11 this morning thinking it was only Thursday! I perused the newly posted pictures of the wedding with my morning coffee and was surprised by the simplicity of Kate's gown. It was a refreshingly elegant choice on her part and divinely detailed on Sarah Burton's. It's apparent that her dress echoed that of Grace Kelly's when the actress married Prince Rainier of Monaco, but Middleton also had clear distinction of her own. The v-neckline gave a very modern touch and her train wasn't overwhelmingly long. Her maid-of-honor and sister, Pippa, was equally striking. She wore a white, cowl-neck column gown that broke every rule in the book about what the maid-of-honor is supposed to wear. Perhaps the Middleton sisters have started a new trend? Maybe we'll be seeing more bride and maid-of-honor duos both wearing white!

     Did anyone notice Victoria Beckham's heels? I would like to know how she managed to wear six inches of wobbly stilettos when she's six months pregnant! Accompanying her, husband David Beckham cleaned up his look quite nicely in a dashing tuxedo. The couple looked very posh indeed!






Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Chriz Benz Fall 2011 RTW

     After spending some time in Savannah, Georgia, Chris Benz created his latest collection reflecting the southern style he had been surrounded by. He translated his inspiration into trapeze dresses and luxurious coats that are free-spirited and edgy. While most of his color palette was dark and muted, his collection is also sprinkled with a few breathtaking brights, such as my personal favorite-the pink, tiered, floral dress with bell-sleeves and velvet ribbon. Chris balanced light garments with heavier ones. While some of his silky and ruffled dresses seemed to almost float in the air, his Lurex-threaded tweed jackets and additions of fur were grounded. His most interesting print, plumes of smoke on a black background, was one that echoed the spookiness of ghost stories and full moons.


Friday, April 22, 2011

Bienvenue!

     Hey everyone! I am happy to say that I am reentering the blogosphere after a long absence due to late night drama club rehearsals and performances. We performed Seussical the Musical and it was such a blast. All the costumes were in fantastic patterns and bright colors. I played a "bird girl," decked out in fishnets, a short skirt, and boas! Being my last year of high school, I'm definitely going to miss being in drama. I've been a part of it since freshman year and it has been the best club that I've ever been a part of!
Me and my best friend Rose.



All of us bird girls!

     In other news, I have decided on which college I'll be attending in the fall...Emerson College! I am extremely excited! I honestly thought I wouldn't be able to go there because of the expense, but I got enough in financial aid that I can! I am looking so forward to being in Boston and going to a school that has an awesome journalism program. Stay tuned for posts about all my pre-college preparations!


Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Who Belongs To These Shoes Vol.25

The answer to last week's shoes...


Dolce & Gabbana Fall 2011 RTW



This week's pair...


Satin Jason Wu Pumps

A few hints about who's wearing these:
-This German actress and model was born in 1976.
-She initially dreamed of becoming a ballerina, but an injury ended her ballet career.
-Aside from her native language, she speaks English and French fluently.

In more detail...
(pictured here on the runway)

So who do you think belongs to these shoes?

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Latest Obsession: Cutout vs. Inset



     Dresses with asymmetrical cutouts have been getting more and more popular, and as this year's prom is getting nearer, I have been considering this trend as an option for my dress. I love both strategically cut slits and lace paneling. Each style turns a simple dress into a much more intriguing version of itself, while little glimpses of skin add unexpected sexiness. I want something a lot more simple this year that will focus more on the fun of it being my last prom. I want to take more of a risk and go edgier than I have in the past, so I like the way these dresses accomplish that without going overboard.

One Shoulder Lace Inset Black Dress - $15 - 1015store.com; Laced Drape Dress in Mocha - $58 - nastygal.com; Slinky Lace Inset Dress - $26.99 - charlotterusse.com;  Sparkle & Fade Ponte Cutout Beaded Bodycon Dress - $24.99 - urbanoutfitters.com; Balmain Studded Cutout Dress - $1,603.50 - theoutnet.com; Alice & Olivia Tina Seamed Cutout Dress - $297 - shopbop.com.



Purchase your prom dress at Rent the Runway from March 29th-31st and get $10 off with the promo code: PROMREP17A142