inspiration of the month

1. Cheryl Cole... do I need to say more.
2. This room is beautiful! I'm moving right now and in the process of decorating and these colors and the vintage feel of this are so great.
3. This picture and obviously the outfit make me so ready for the warm weather to come back.
4. Drake.. Rihanna.. again do I need to say more? The "What's my name." video is so inspiring to me, the song.. the outfits.. the color.. the mood.. EVERYTHING.
5. How cute, right? If it wasn't only 15 degrees outside right now I would so make a tent and spend the night in it. Especially with a special someone.
6. Lady like purses. A huge trend for Fall, I'm still in love and always have been.
7. Drake, again. His music has been on repeat for the past couple of weeks. His songs not only have the ability to make you wanna dance, but they give you a feeling. And they are also inspiring for outfit choices too.
8. The jacket and the sunlight look so peaceful. Plus it's a fur jacket... LOVE.
9. Oh Abby, I love everything about you and your outfit!
10. Lea Michele at the Hollywood Style Awards. I'm obsessed with this dress, the length, color, and fabric are perfect. And of course I love her just as much!
11. Stella McCartney's Resort 2011 collection. Gahhh just looking at it makes me sigh. It's perfection. The structure of each piece is amazing. I love the neutral tones of the tan and white and pops of color. I also love the florals, I love florals so seeing this makes my eyes happy. She never fails to amaze me with her collections.
12. The "Easy Riders" spread in Elle. All of the fur and big floppy hats and the huge sunglasses are amazing. I love the whole feel of the spread. So inspiring.

updated preppy

One of my favorite looks is the preppy style. It's so classic and no matter what, it's always in style. It's constantly updating itself to stay in touch with the runway designs. Many high end designers are even categorized with the preppy look such as Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger, and Tory Burch. Many celebrities are also seen with an updated preppy look such as Blake Lively who keeps it more classic and Olivia Palermo who has a more fashion forward approach to it.



*where to find items pictured above : Striped Shirt Oversized Blazer Skinny Jeans Sunglasses Sportos Shoes Oxfords Louis Vuitton Bag Chanel Earrings Beret Plaid Scarf

red, white, and sparkles

The Christmas holiday is just around the corner, and you know what that means?! Tons of parties which call for cocktail dresses and festive gifts! Three of the biggest trends right now are also some of my favorites. I absolutely love the color red. Not only does it compliment my skin tone, I think it looks great on everyone! And there are so many different ways to wear it. It can be something as subtle as red lipstick or lip stain, or something bold as a vibrant red blazer. Another one of my favorite colors is white. The old tale about not being able to wear white after labor day, to me, goes completely unnoticed when it comes to the holiday season, especially when you know how to wear it. And last, but definitely not least, are sequins. I love love love this trend right now! It gives any outfit that little extra something, and it can also be worn casual or dressed up. This holiday season be sure to keep in mind that it is okay to go all out and dress up and have fun! That's what I tell myself, ALWAYS have fun when it comes to putting together the perfect outfit for any occasion.

these oxfords.....

Penelope and Coco: The Oxfords from Penelope and Coco on Vimeo.

bohemian chic

Vanessa Hudgens style can be summed up into two words: Bohemian Chic. Her outfits usually consist of distressed jeans, flowy tops, gladiator sandals, and slouchy boots. Even though this look can go bad, real quick, she always seems to look so kept together which makes her look effortlessly chic.

all photos from celebritystyleguide.com

must haves

I've been craving these wonderful items.... hopefully Santa will be good to me : )

gameday fashion

One of my favorite things in life is College football. Unfortunately my school doesn't have a football team, but what can you expect from an art school? haha! I am lucky enough to have friends that go to large schools with football teams. One of the best things about gameday is getting ready for it. Sometimes I feel like what people are wearing is almost as important as the actual football game. With tailgating and standing in the stands, it's important to look good, but also feel comfortable because a lot of walking and standing is involved during gameday.

My inspiration for gameday fashion comes from attending numerous games with my best friend at Clemson University. Since the school is located in the south a lot of the styles seen are very southern based such as the cowboy boots. But there is also this classiness seen in many outfits such as the pretty dresses and sleek watches. I chose to show two weather conditions for examples. The dress and boots are perfect for the warmer weather, and the skinny jeans, sweater, and scarf are great for when the temperature starts to drop during the fall.

No matter what school you attend or what team you pull for, style is always important. Incorporate your teams colors with every piece of clothing you try to pull together. Also, always consider weather conditions and the activities you are going to be taking part in during the day. And the most important thing of all, try to make sure your outfit has spirit and portrays what your school stands for!

*clothes seen in example : Dress Sunglasses Crossbody Bag Cowboy Boots Watches Scarf Sweater Oxfords Skinny Jeans

fierce for fall...

Who doesn't love leopard print? I think this trend should become a staple item in everyone's closet. It's made it through years of countless changes in fashion and is now back in full force for Fall and Winter seasons. You can do a subtle take on it and wear it as a scarf or be a risk taker and where it as pants. Either way you're going to look good.

from laguna to fashion icon...

This past weekend I had the opportunity to meet Lauren Conrad at a book signing in Raleigh, NC. I purchased her Style book, which if you don't own this book and are wanting to figure out your own personal style it is a great read. She gives tons of helpful tips and tricks to creating looks and putting together different styles, but still allowing you to stay true to your personality. At first I was not nervous at all, until it was my turn to go up to her and get my book signed. She is truly the most flawless person I have ever seen and genuinely down to earth. My legs literally felt like jello as she was speaking to me. Not only was it great to meet such a prominent person in fashion these days, but it also gave me some inspiration of what I want to achieve in my lifetime. To see the way people reacted to her when she walked into the room made me want to have people have that same reaction about me.

You can purchase the Style book at amazon.com just by clicking on the link.

bell bottoms...

I am completely in LOVE with these jeans! The bell bottom jeans are back and are better than ever. They make any outfit look chic and also add a vintage flare. Pair these with a flowy blouse or button up top and you are set. These jeans also look great with a tall platform heel or wedge.

*These jeans are from EmersonMade.com

time for a change

my hair will look just like this pretty soon.
and of course, lea michele is gorgeeeeee!

my happy place

My room needs a little revamping.. Right now it's furnished with all white furniture.. I have bright yellow bedding.. None of my picture frames are hung on my wall.. And there are absolutely no decorations.. But tons of clutter.. So I'm on a mission for interior inspiration!




Of course, I chose to go straight to urbanoutfitters.com because they always have the cutest decorating ideas, and the main picture was this. I absolutely LOVE everything about this room. All of the different prints and especially the headboard.






These flowers are usually used in weddings as center pieces on tables, but I think they are absolutely adorable! I researched them on google and found these to be adorable. I would love to have a table with a mason jar full of colorful flowers. I believe I will try fake ones because I would never find the time to keep up with real ones and there is no way I would have dead flowers in my room. The would defeat the purpose of cute flowers ya know!




I've been wanting a dress form in my room as a decoration for the LONGEST time! Obviously I don't have the biggest room in the world so I can't decide if I want a large size one or a smaller one. I found these cute one that go on a night stand that hold all kinds of goodies!




I must admit, I can never throw anything away, especially cards and letters. Right now I have a stack just sitting on my dresser. How adorable is this hanging owl letter holder? I am OBSESSED! I need this!

These are all just a few ideas I have in mind right now. I will post pictures if I finally get the time to actually re-do my room. Let's hope it's soon!

Completely obsessed with this hairstyle right now. Of course, Kim Kardashian pulls it off without any flaw at all.. but I'm still trying to get the hang of it.

Lotus Fashion Show (Lotus In Wonderland)

These are some of the behind the scenes pictures from a fashion show I did a month ago for Lotus Boutique. It was absolutely the most fun I've had working a fashion show so far.

Clothing - Lotus Boutique located in Charlotte, NC
Photographer - Thien La www.thienlaphotography.com

a first

first blog.
first blog post.
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