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reflecting on the noughties.
i cannot believe that it has already been a decade since the turn of the century. what an age of fashion it has been: where high street designer collaborations graced the industry, allowing for karl lagerfeld and lanvin (amongst countless others) to be bought at an affordable penny! thank youu h&m, target, and topshop (just to name a few); where shoes became the "it" thing over bags, aka ysl's cage shoes, burberry's hiker pumps, and alexander mcqueen's armadillo boots. shoes evolved into artistic masterpieces...the more impractical, the better, causing for many model tumbles in the catwalk seasons.
to skim the surface--the noughties can be defined as:
the decade of strong support of the troops: balmain led the waging trend of military influence.
the decade where cruise and pre-collections became a priority on the consumer's agenda.
the decade of the creative director: tom ford at ysl and gucci, karl lagerfeld at chanel, stella mccartney at chloe, and phoebe philo at chloe and celine.
the decade of celebrity turned designers: kate moss for topshop and longchamp, madonna for h&m, in addition to victoria beckham, mischa barton, whitney port, THE olsens, erin wasson, alexa chung, and agyness deyn launching their own fantastic lines. (side note: i left out lauren conrad for a reason).
the decade of skinny jeans, the blogger's voice, ethical awareness, sci-fi influence, and vintage love.
i am in utter anticipation of what the next decade will hold. tomorrow starts everything...happy new year!!! xo, lo
michael kors would love this camel accent over the festive red, black, and blue.
candy cane red.
santa brought me this lipstick in my stocking. it's so vibrant and fun. merry christmas!
it's that time of year.
the holidays are in full swing, and i am breaking with some fireside hot chocolate, furry blankets, and christmas carols. i will be back soon with some don't-want-to-miss features, sartorial opinions, and splendid new ventures that are planned to unfold in the big 20-11. the new year is just around the corner! as for now...merry (early) christmas to all, and to all a good night.
sit back, relax, loosen up, and enjoy the color of holiday festivities! (and the black and white for that matter). lack of saturation does not mean lack of fun.
we will, we will rock you.
i spy a hint of tribal traits (currently trending). i love to take bits of summer heat and translate them into fierce cool-weather dispositions. take a break from built up pretense that resides in methodical work days and settle into your true self. calling all surfer-girl wannabees (AKA laid back ladies) to a place where prim and proper does not suffice, where 'yes mam' does not fit into the vocabulary...adopt some weaved bracelets to embrace your powder puff playing attitude, and focus in on your creative determination.
fierce translation number two. head to toe in deep dark hues can be just as laid back as bright braided wristlets. pale skin, shaded sleek hair, and deep lips are anything but depressing. they are simply stunning, especially for winter. something worth scribbling: wide leg trousers are entering into the fashion front full force. embrace their effortless leg-lengthening qualities, and remember to pair them with a fitted, slimming top to even out the proportions.
a bundle of cheer.
do you find yourself in a gift-giving rut? maybe these ideas will spark a bundle of cheer!
for your uber-fashionable friend who needs another closet...a turban, deep red nail polish, alexis bittar anything, or some extra-heavy, studlicious clogs will do.
for the mom or dad or granny or boyfriend or best friend (you get the picture) who needs some tlc: the best-hour-of-your-life massage from allan brian speer (can be contacted through the ann webb spa dallas). choose from sports, deep tissue, or accupressure at a crazy reasonable dollar.
for the sweetie-pie type who seems to make everything cute...a little-too-big hat will fit. or grab her some loeffler randall rain booties with a complimentary purl soho sock pattern (knit it yourself for extra kuddos).
for the beauty who decorates her room in red, black, and audrey hepburn...go for the steve madden leopard sophie-L heel or an adorable apron from anthropologie.
for the fitness and nutrition guru who is a hippie at heart...a jonathan adler stainless steel water bottle, a topshop flower umbrella, eco friendly vickerey candles, or a freaking-awesome yoga mat will be right up her alley.
for the naturalist who adds spunk to every room, flavor to every experience, and laughter to every word...the seychelles bismuth ankle bootie or the beekman 1802 'a year in the country' soap box set will rock her world.
for the traveler who wants to capture the world...a camera from urban outfitters or a donna wilson lavendar scent eye mask for those long plane rides and unfamiliar hotel beds will make her count down for the next trip.
for your man...a brooklyn brew shop beer making kit is pretty darn cool.
glow.
it's official. i am enthralled by organic skin care, and this includes the fun stuff: makeup. it was about two weeks ago that i became my own guinea pig to try toxin free products, and i have to admit i had high hopes but average expectations. i am the kind of girl that switches from product to product after months of experimentation, only to find that i am dissatisfied with the results. well, i have good news! as i am now an avid user of skin organics (for life!), it seemed that using chemical-infused makeup would defeat the purpose of all this goodness. all or nothing only made sense.
that is when i learned of a line called mineral fusion. newsflash: it feeds your skin. it works together with your antioxidant-filled cleanser and your healing moisturizer. instead of clogging pores, it actually metabolizes your skin, protects against sun damage, strengthens your surface structure, and balances hydration. go figure. the crazy thing is that i haven't even cracked the surface. engage yourself in groundbreaking beauty bliss here: http://bit.ly/hKkzfu
where to start? the concealer and foundation are ridiculously amazing. fun little extras: the eyeshadow holiday set is gorgeous, the highlighting powder creates a stunning glow, and the mascara will make batting your eyelashes a whole lot cuter (strategy for more products?).
why use this mineral makeup brand? it has credibility. it is the top selling makeup line in all whole foods stores across the country, not to mention it has numerous mentions in america's most popular magazines and blogs. +, they are created with natural preservatives that are affective for every skin type, and unlike most mineral makeup lines, the products are compact rather than loose. dear santa...
the epitome of winter.
frida: so hott right now. h&m: so hott right now. winter: so hott right now.
what is your holiday trend of choice? whether it's a minimalist, masculine, oxford-layering, boyfriend-blazer undertaking absent of accessories or an ultra-feminine, peter-pan collar, jeweled bangle kind of endeavor, make sure that voluminous hair is a fixed part of the cool weather equation.
the masculine minimalist: slouch the jeans a tad, rock the horizontal strips, and ensure structure with a lengthy blazer.
the ultra feminine lady: peter pan collars are a must, color blocks allow for stand-out jewelry, clean lines are part of the deal, and rouge lips are a duh.
you know who you are. mess up your hair on purpose, layer layer layer with collared shirts and prepster sweaters, and make the jacket waist tie cool again.
all put together. hair half up. winter white. wrists stacked in gold. a heavily embellished neckline.
keep your attitude and never lose your own personality.
fall dressing.
utterly inspired by black and white reels.
don't forget to dance in a flowy dress as you flashback on childhood holiday memories. tap into your inner youthfulness.
light and sultry are always complements.
i find myself deep in the heart of texas.
i find myself in dreams of the sea, where crashing waves speak louder than color.
i find myself in the center of the city, bundled in fur, shading the clouds with avies.
