70's Reign Again

Topshop Unique SS11

Ruby Aldridge

Ferragamo AW 2010

I am in love with the 70's and 80's. The music, the fashion, the freedom, the eras! And in the past couple months, the fashion world has been feeding my obsession by flaunting bell bottoms, maxi dresses, and all that is flowy and fun--remember, bell BOTTOM does not mean BAGGY. I know plenty of people who could work baggy jeans and look great, but personally, I definitely suggest investing in a pair of properly flared bottoms.

P.S. It can work for boys too! check out Acne's interpretation:

images via google

MEGA WANT

Lady Gaga has teamed up with Polaroid to create 3 cool techy-devices, and one of them is Polaroid GL20 Camera Glasses--they're a super sweet fashion statement and you can both take pictures AND display them on the glasses! And so, fashion and technology meet again! I'm liking it, how about you?

Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Freind

I never used to wear much jewelry, it was too difficult to write with rings on every finger. But accessories are like expensive drugs, but the high is longer and satisfying. Every time I see that little sparkle on my finger or catch sight of my necklace in the mirror, I can't help but smile. Normally I buy my jewelery while on vacation, so each piece reminds me of an adventure. Now, everyday I take a trip in my jewelry box, and come out with at least two rings and one necklace. My favorites have to be my two knuckle ring, and the giant moonstone from Cozumel (photos to come) and though they're both huge, I wear them everyday. I feel bad for anyone who makes me mad because they'll be forever branded with a starfish and weird studded pepper...thing.
What accessory can you not stop wearing?

Images via: 5 Inches and Up, Becausei'maddicted 1 and 2 (Asesa), Late Afternoon

P.S. Don't my sunglasses look Leonardo DiCaprio's in Catch Me If You Can?

Viajar

Blazer: Unknown

Black Tank-Top and Flower Pants: Topshop

Teddy Dress: Someplace in New York

Hat: Roxy

Grey Dress and Sunglasses: Forever21

Sandals: Sam Edelman

Welcome to Mexico, where the water is warm, the food is spicy, and the music is feeling rather than a sound. I cannot begin to tell you what a good time I had over winter break (and how heartbreaking it was to come home)! But I can say that I am happy to be starting the New Year. There's something so refreshing about a clean start, it feels like anything is possible!

Here are some of my resolutions:

1) Be kinder.

2) Be more active/ cook more (Cooking counts as being active, right?)

3) POST MORE

What about you, what are your New Year's resolutions?

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A Black Beauty

This post is for the reader who asked what would be a good stylish but appropriate outfit for a funeral. First off, I'm sorry for your loss. As I wrote earlier, I actually had to attend a funeral this past week, and I also just found out that a girl in my advisory's mother passed away. My fancier black shirt was in the wash, so I decided to wear my new Oscar de la Renta sweater dress, black tights, and my dark purple booties. It was simple, plain, but classy. And I think that's the goal. Even though I had color, it was a darker shade, and was very conservative. Though I would normally suggest keeping jewelry to a minimum, if you decide to wear all black, I think one small statement piece accompanied with less flashy accessories would be fine, i.e. earrings or a ring (like ozzie, the octopus ring I posted in "Footballin' Family" in November). A big necklace would not be desirable. Here are some examples, along with the outfit I wore. Remember, for once, you want to blend in with others and keep attention where it should be; on the one you've lost.

What I wore.

I feel like Zara always has good black options, and they're reasonably priced (there's a sale going on in a bunch of stores, and yes, Zara's one of them)

Zara, Mohair Dress. $39.99

If you have any darker jewel toned tops or bottoms, I think they would go well with a black opposite, especially a colored blouse with a black skirt (not mini, of course)

image via Chicos

This dress is definitely something that could be accompanied by a statement ring or purse.

Topshop, Embellished Dress by Rare. $70.00

One idea would be to dress in all black but wear colored shoes

There are a lot of ideas in this video of Miu Miu's winter 2010 collection.