Forever Young

If perfection had a lookbook account, you'd be staring at it. There is nothing better than these swingy skirts and men shirts. I mean, lets start with the fit. These are clothes made to be worn and enjoyed! The clothes skim the body, hinting at curves and showcasing almost every woman's best feature, her legs. Yet they're not tight enough or short enough to cause concerned grandmothers to ask you if you forgot your pants (yes, this has happened before). Not to mention, the bright effervescent color! Forget Adderall, these are all you need to keep awake during those dreary winter days. But my favorite part has to be the easiness. None of these pieces match, none of them have a hundred layers. They are playful and young, something that clothes have forgotten these days. Sure, you can be sophisticated and look ten years older, but I fully enjoy being seventeen and intend to have my fun with it. Thank you Jonathan Saunders for a collection that is just plain (though there is nothing plain about it) glorious.

Images Via: The Sartorialist

So. The new house has no heat. After breaking blood vessels in my nose, you'd think a girl could come home to a little comfort. I guess I'll just have to get cozy in lots of layers. Maybe that's why I'm loving this "Granny" trend. It's probably the un-sexiest thing I've ever posted, but I love the idea of chiffon and layers upon layers. I'm dying to be an edgy lady who lunches. I guess that means my lunch would consist of crackers and pretenious cheese, but at least it's fancy pretenious cheese. Maybe I can sneak in some wine now that I'm SEVENTEEN. It's legal somewhere...

Anyways. Though the boy you're lusting may not want to put his hands on you while you're wearing any of these get-ups, at least you know your girlfriends will want to cuddle with you/steal your clothes.

What do you think? Is less really more?

Images Via: Lookbook.nu, The Sartorialist (Calvin Klein and YSL)

Double Trouble

Two dresses. Both equal in beauty, both versatile, both affordable. But one was ruffled in a soft pastel and other a deep black, just a simple jersey blend. Each said something different about the girl holding them. One asked for soft waves and a boyfriend, the other for vampy lips and a biker bag. As the girl holding both dresses, I was confused. Why should I be so stuck? They're just dresses. But they called to different wants, different wishes. And I always felt that girls with true style played in one zone: girly or rock'n'roll, that's what made their fashion sense and so relatable. You went to them for one specific style to inspire you in a certain way. But all of us constantly fight with ourselves. Whether it's finding the balance between a school and social life, independence from parents, or just the perfect dress that encompasses tough and pretty, it's like an internal monologue that never ends.
Now I'm not talking about going crazy and having split personalities, just finding the happy medium.

What about you? Did you find your style or just be able to keep the scale even with school and life?

Images via: Lookbook.nu

Chics, man

Girls. I know we talk about this all the time, but I don't understand why we're so mean to each other. Unlike boys, we decide to lie and hide our true feelings, only to gossip behind each others' backs. We could just say how we really feel or speak clearly or even through a punch. But we need to 'talk' things out. Because females aren't physical, they're supposed to be feminine. Let me just say that I don't see any guys crying and blubbering on. I would rather have a black eye and have all the drama over with.

So these photos. These women are chic, they're clothes are easy and seemingly effortless. I can't imagine being friends with them. Going to Fashion's Night Out (pictures to come), shopping in New York, and hanging out in hipster night clubs until 5 in the morning. Oh, I guess I can imagine. But there is definitely a reason why my best friend is a boy. We can talk about almost everything (besides boyfriends, but hey, that's fair) and we're completely honest with each other. Recently we've been spending all our time together and began fighting. Snarky comments are not really equivalent with guys, but that's my fault. I think I introduced him to some nasty sarcasm. But in the end he pointed out how rude I was being (and I might have said something back to that) and we were able to laugh it off. I don't think that any girl could do that.

So thank you bestie (yes, I know you probably don't want to be called that). I can't be anymore sappy or cliche than that or you might punch me. And I'm too girly to take that.

Images Via: lookbook.nu, 5 Inches and Up, altamira

Summer Nights

Desperately want to be enjoying the last days of summer in a seedy apartment with loud music and good friends. Unfortunately, I lead an exceedingly unglamorous life and am in Wisconsin with my parents. But I am determined to throw a house party...Or maybe just a dinner party

Images Via: lookbook.nu

Welcome to Canada

Tomorrow I leave for the other greatest country in North America. With a brand new camera! So expect many, many photos

Images via: Lookbook.nu

Journies

Job hunting is like trekking through the Sahara in a pair of YSL's. Fun in the fact that you're actually walking in Yves Saint Laurant, but then the sand gets in your toes and rubs your feet raw. I want to stay where I'm at for the sole fact that I'm already there and have to do no work to stay there. Other than work, I mean...

Really, all I want is to finally buy my wish list from Nastygal

Images via: Lookbook.nu

Lady Bag

So I'm stuck in a job I hate. And that's no one's fault but my own. So tomorrow is job hunting day, I'm armed with applications and a smile so sugary it will cause cavities. Employment here I come!

Images via: lookbook.nu

Jumping from Rocks

Spent a beautiful day at the beach and watched Blade Runner with some very good friends. Very inspired by the incredible costumes, so expect a post on that in the next couple of days. I'm very sorry for the short sentences, but it's twelve at night and I have work and babysitting tomorrow (saving money for a camera!), so my bed is calling me. G'night!

Don't forget to send a message about what you want to see on the blog!

Images via: lookbook.nu

Monday Magic

Just a little Monday magic.

You said that you guys wanted me to speak more about my life. But I'm at a loss for words, so put some in my mouth. What do you want to hear?

Images Via: Cupcakes and Cashmere, Lookbook.nu

Mad Hatter

My Dad doesn't get hats. He thinks they're used to hide during bad hair days or shade your face from the sun. It took many long, painful hours to explain to him how hats are more than the ultimate accessory, they're like cloth diamonds: a girl's best friend.

Images Via: lookbook

Color Blind

Though summer calls for bright colors and thin fabrics, I can never fully ditch my fall wardrobe and I find myself reaching for my autumn favorites. The fringed scarf or Jeffery Campbell booties instead of sandals. I think there is nothing chicer than a girl who wears no color, who makes a monochromatic palette look interesting and inventive.

What do you think? Color or no color?

Images Via: Sartorialist, Lookbook, Elisabeth-Isabelle

Blazing Along

Images Via: Lookbook.nu, Late Afternoon, Cupcakes and Cashmere

A Little Less 16 Candles, A Little More Touch Me

"How 90s" some people would say. Being able to see your bra under your shirt? Leave it to Courtney Love or Carrie Bradshaw. But I, on the other hand, see the real beauty in a little reveal. Why not have every layer of your clothing, including your undergarments, be something to be proud of, to show off? You can be tasteful, a la Charlotte Gainsbourg and Late Afternoon, or let it all hang out. Remember, a little lace never hurt anyone.

Images via: Rachel S via Lookbook, Cythina Rowley via Beauty and the Street, Whowhatwear, Rachel L via Lookbook, Late Afternoon

The New Beatles

Boys and girls, I give you the second British invasion, this one infinitely chicer than the last. Cheers!

Images Via: The Sartorialist, Lookbook, Lefashion

Summer Part 2

Finals are fast approaching and I find myself hiding out behind the computer screen. I mean, why study when I can just loose myself in photos of beautiful women in beautiful clothes, soaking up the sun at the beach. In a few days that will be me, failing grades or no!

How are you preparing for the end of the school year?

Images Via: irmainstyle, Lefashion, 5 inches and Up, Iceberg Y. via Lookbook

Mad for Miu Miu

One photo is from the actual Miu Miu campaign, while the other comes from the new Zara lookbook.

Which is the real Miu Miu?

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Happy Holidays!