Pins and Needles

Top- Pins and Needles
Pants- J Brand

Belt- C Wonder

Button down - Rugby
Flats- Gap

Oscars picks

My Oscar favorites didn't vary drastically in color as much as they did in structure. Giuliana Rancic looked exquisite in her Tony Ward gown. The sheer neck line is one of a kind and seamlessly flows into the structured shoulders. Kate Mara wore a similar tone but the one shoulder Elie Saab draped her body like a goddess but maintained its silhouette with a skinny belt. Mila Jovovich also wore a one shoulder Elie Saab gown. However the white color and beading created an entirely different effect. Gwenth Paltrow never ceases to amaze me with her cutting edge style. This Tom Ford cape dress was one of a kind. I am so envious of her fearless style. Octavia Spencer looked beautiful in Tadashi Shoji, it framed her so elegantly. Bernice Bejo proved that the first, second, and third time was the charm in Elie Saab. The long sleeves and deep V neckline in that mint green hue set her apart on the carpet. Esperanza Spalding also distinguished herself with her amazing hair and classic strapless gown by Valentina Delfino. 

Feliz Cumpleanos

February 18th marked my sisters 20th birthday…loco to think about. In order to mark this momentous occasion we all went to a spanish restaurant, Los Cuates, which name seems to have no translation in english. Maybe a dodgy sign, maybe not. It was a night full of peach margaritas,  peter pan collars, and a pastiche of laughter. I'm still trying to get the smell of enchiladas out of my purple circle scarf. 

Em

Brown Boots- Steve Madden

Black Mullet Skirt- Zara

Red Belt- JCrew

White Lace Top- Zara

Black Blazer- Zara

Carly 

Sailer Shirt- JCrew

Collar - Express

H Belt- C Wonder

Black Skirt (Secretly the sparkly dress) - Sabo Skirt

Black Leggings- Topshop

Tan Boots- Zara

Kaki Blazer- Zara

Purple Scarf- American Apparel

Bag (sniped from my mom) - Fendi

Inspiration Snapshots

  Inspiration boards always live up to their name for me. A smattering of photographs never fails to conjure up some creativity. Ive boarded a couple of my most influential muses, the mullet skirt, peter pan collars, and lace shorts. 

Apple Bottom Jeans Sans the Fur

        On my latest venture to visit Em at college we kicked it old school. We strolled through M street trying to buy artwork that was not for sale, had a two hour dinner with Bridget reliving all the goods times at our summer job together, and finished the night with a rendition of Apple Bottom Jeans you wouldn't believe. Also I learned the power of java, don't doubt it.  It can warm up any cold man's heart, even if he's been standing outside for hours listening to people make fun of some other man's weird attempt to grow a mustache.

  

Carly 

•  high waisted jeans - Forever 21 
•  crop top Topshop sweater (try saying that five times fast). 
•  mullet shirt -Zara 
•  booties- Express 
•  gold collar- HM 
•  belt - C Wonder 

Emmy 

•  brown boots- Topshop
•  blue skirt-  Zara 
•  purple tank -  Brandy Melville 
•  tan sweater - Gap
•  Bag- Louis Vuitton

Inspiration Board: NYFW

Here are a few more snapshots of fashion week from Honestly Lauren, Refinery 29, Coco Rocha, P.S. I Made This, The Man Repeller, and Sarahryry.

NYFW Instagrams- Honestly WTF

  I wish I could be at Fashion Week in New York, but c'est la vie. Instead I have been following along on Instagram. Here are some of my favorites from Honestly WTF.

LBD and LBC

    NBD but the LBD and LBC are imperative to the formulation of any closet. As a result Em and I could not resist purchasing these two pieces from Zara. The jacket enables me to simultaneously feel like a waiter with penguin tails or a character in the Matrix. Two things I have been tirelessly searching for in a jacket. This little mini emulates the Mini Mouse vibe, and the bejeweled collar amps up the style and sass. Both of these were withheld by our mother until our birthdays. Lucky Em gets hers tomorrow, I still have a month, a week, and a day until the tails will be out and about.  

   

   

DIY- Love is All Around

I am a firm believer in Erica Domesek's "re imagine, reuse & reinvent" mantra. There is nothing bette then flipping through a magazine, falling in love with something and then making your own version. Ever since I first saw Carrie Bradshaw don her "carrie" necklace I have been smitten for one. However for this DIY project I switched up the wording and opted for the Valentines day mood. The best part about this DIY project is there only one ingredient, thin copper wire. From there you can shape it into anything! 

L.U.V... Rihanna

   Although I adored Adele in her glittery Armani and if I could trade voices with anyone she would be my girl, I found Love with Rihanna's dress.  She looked gorgeous in this exquisitely cut Giorgio Armani silk gown. The Plunging neckline paired with the low cut back was effortlessly elegant in black. She showed that less is always more. Even down to the minimal accessories, nude makeup, and wavy hair, she played Russian Roulette and won.

Adventures in Dresscode

Preppy School Chic= Kilt+ Blazer+Boot

The sum of these three components always delivers an effortless ensemble. This morning I spiced it up with a blue and white striped J.Crew blouse and purple infinity scarf (which can be used as a dress in case of any spills in the cafeteria).

My Basics
Kilt- sisters closet
Tan Blazer- Zara
Blouse- J Crew
Scarf- American Apparel
Boots- Zara

Pull the Trigger

You will not regret getting these flashy frames….for $12. They are one of the few sunglasses that are able to emit a Willy Wanka vibe while simultaneously being extremely chic. To borrow a phrase from Nike, JUST DO IT. clickyclicky

Current Obsession: Lace

My other Sabo Skirt purchase was this amazing white lace skirt. Which has me yearning for summer. I cant wait to get golden, sport gladiators, and throw on a gurple (gray and purple) razor back tank with some cat eye sunglasses.  Only about five months to go...

Adventures in Dress Code

I unsuccessfully avoided a demerit today with my black rugby pants. The sew in patch on the back pocket and their "jean like resemblance" did me in. None the less my Amelia Earheart ensemble flew on.

Bomber jacket- Target
Furry Vest- LF
Bow Tie Blouse- Lulus
Cheetah Belt- South Moon Under
Pants- Rugby
Flats- Zara

Current Obsession: Capes and Leather

Not only do capes keep you warm but they also
1) make you think you can fly
2) make you feel like a super hero/ little red riding hood
3) give your arms crazy mobility





On that high note Hermes Bracelets sadly do none of the above…but they don't have to, they are amazing in and of themselves. This is one of my favorite jewelry pieces to throw it. It instantly adds a pop of color and can be dressed up or down!

Sister Sister

My partner in crime…Emma Bryn.
A night on the town, aka a dinner with our parents is another prime opportunity to dress up. As well as a prime opportunity to sport my most recent purchase, a zig-zag mullet skirt.

Emma
booties- steve madden
Pink pants- Express
Top- Lily Pulitzer
Sweater- Zara

Me
Booties- HM
Leggings- Rugby
Mullet Skirt- Zara
Belt- C Wonder
Button Down- Rugby
Collar- Express