Thursday, July 14, 2011

Parisian Chic

On sunny summer days like today; laying by the pool with a cold beverage in one hand and a good book in the other is one of my favorite ways to pass the day.
This is my next fashion book purchase, and after you watch this video I think you will see why...




Monday, July 11, 2011

Emma Watson

Emma has made a major fashion upgrade in this last year or two and I think that attention should be paid!!! The girl is not afraid to take risks. Enter pixie hair cut! When she did it, it seemed everyone had an opinion, but she seemed to remain very comfortable in her decision. And I have to admit that I think it looks best now, where it is grown out just a little. There is a sweet and yet kind of punk rock vibe to her look at the same time. I love the juxtaposition in her fashion sense. And loving the tan skin and brown hair with the grey coloring, very now!
Rock it girl! You look lovely! 
photo from: http://avaxnews.com

Sunday, July 10, 2011

Shenani-Sunday!

Hello Followers! I hope this finds you lovely, healthy and happy on this amazing Sunday! I wanted to take a moment to discuss my blog credo as I think it may possibly be a very unique approach to fashion. My focus is to inspire fashion, and to attempt to be fashion as much as I can while at the same time letting the judgement of it all fade into the darkness a little bit. It is mostly in regards to judgement that I would like this blog to stand apart. In the fashion industry there are so many do's and dont's that it is my belief that we can sometimes get out of hand and forget that we are talking about a person that has feelings whether we are talking about the clothes on them or how they look! Fashion is art to me and truly at the end of the day should not be taken too serious, but talking badly about others and putting them down should be. I like to imagine that I am letting my inner child pick out what I am going to wear for the day. Because that was when fashion was the most fun for me! When it had no limits or rules. And so, today, on this lovely Sunday I would like to inspire you to allow your inner child, let your emotions drive your fashion decisions. Let fashion be fun and let judgement fall away, it is unnecessary. (with only one exception of showing too much skin or wearing things that are WAY too small, that is just socially inappropriate, especially in front of children!)
Here are some Shenani-Sunday pictures, they are pictures for no real reason other than to help make your day a little more inspired and Shenani-filled! XOXO


Ellie Saab Haute Couture, photo from:http://blog.kofashion.com
I adore fashion photo's like this. Something about a picture from behind the model seems to create such an intimate feeling in such an incredible high fashion moment that is so very public!
2007 Vanity Fair Spread with Mandy Moore, photo from: http://thefashionsite.blogspot.com
Chanel Spring/Summer 2010 evening Gown. photo from: mimifroufrou.com

Christian Dior Haute Couture Paris, S/S 2007. Photo from: http://frillr.com
Ahhh Galliano.... How my opinion of you has changed, but my opinion about your fashion?!?! I think cannot be shaken...I adore it through and through!
Photo from: lastatus.com
My inner 4 year old would wear this and dance on top of the coffee table to some Christina Aguilara!
Chanel Spring 2009 Haute Couture, photo from: popbee.com
Christian Lacroix. photo from: ingridsmoteblogg.blogspot.com
J'Adore Lacroix! He can seriously do no wrong! Brilliance in every sense of the word!

photo from: avaxnews.com
Givenchy Fall 2011. Photo from: http://twenty2.onsugar.com
Givenchy is seriously on fire! How amazing is this dress?!?! OMG!
Paris Fashion Week-Valentino Haute Couture, Fall 2011. Photo from: mode.newslicious.net
Welp, it looks my sense of style today has a bit of a regal and fancy twinge to it today! That was not planned : ) And I enjoyed every fashion minute!  

Saturday, July 9, 2011

Burberry Delights

I go through phases of interest in purses. Sometimes I find a ton that I would love to call my own (usually it is online and out of my price range), and then other times I will be perfectly happy with what I have because there is just nothing out their that I am really interested in spending my money on (that I can find within my price range). And lately, I have decided that I am just going to have to save, then spend the money on a purse that I am going to keep for years and years to come. And I am usually not a brand seeker when it comes to purses. I'm not a Coach girl or a Juicy girl...but Burberry has really been impressing me lately! Two major brands that I can think of right now that I would spend the money on would be Burberry and Louis Vuitton. They are classic, well made and if you pick a style that suits you, it can be a fashion staple for years to come.
And so, I'm on the hunt, and these are my Burberry loves. I'm hoping the more I save for it, the more I will be able to narrow down my decision, but here are the purses in the running right now. What do you think? 


Medium Belted Bridle Leather Hobo Bag, $1,195.00.
Grainy Leather Tote Bag, $1,395.00
Quilted Leather Biker Tote Bag, $1,795.00.
I have to say that I think this last black one is really pulling on my heart strings. And I am a sucker for patent leather that is done in a classy way! But, count on me to somehow, without even looking at the prices... to manage to pick the most expensive one from the bunch! (Sigh)

Friday, July 8, 2011

Gettin' Edgy

photo from: http://intothegloss.com
I seriously shaved my head like this back in the 90's. I have to say that it was a very nice summer time style! But it was terrible to grow out when I didn't want it anymore. I do not suggest doing this unless you are ready to cut your hair short when you are going to grow it out, terrible awkward phase. But all and all, super fun and brave! Love how it ads a rocker edge to any look, and can also be easily hidden in more professional circumstances. But, Brave! Brave! Brave!

Thursday, July 7, 2011

Glow in the dark Bohemian Funk

photo from: coolechicstylefashion.blogspot.com
This photo shoot has a little Tim Burton on it if you ask me...or maybe that's just because I visited the Tim Burton exhibit at the Los Angeles Museum just recently with my Mateo. I love the coloring in this spread, everything seems to be illuminated in a black light fashion. Its a collage of  color and funky pieces with vintage shapes. This is what I call pure visual entertainment!!! Hope you all are having a wonderful day today! 

Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Effortlessly Chic Manly Man

There is something about Johnny Depp that is so styled and yet he keeps his look so very natural and easy. He always seems to look like he threw on something that he keeps on the floor and makes it look modern. It is my personal observation (correct me if I am wrong), but his style really has not changed all that much in these past 8-10 years. Yes, he tries different things and experiments with off the cusp fashion items, but all and all, I think he has always had a certain gypsy/bohemian flair to his look. And I for one adore it! He can do no wrong; when he tries on something so very wrong, somehow it just turns out to be....right. 

photo from: fashionista411.com

Monday, July 4, 2011

Every woman needs a little pink in her life...But, keep it classy San Diego!

photo from: Style.com
We all know that the vibrant colors are so very "IN" this season! But, it is my humble opinion that there is a subtle difference between chic and cheap when it comes to items like this awesome rockin' jacket! When working with vibrant statement pieces, make sure they fit you correctly, they should be tailored if needed. They should also be made with quality fabric, if it is cheaply made it will scream FOREVER 21 from the roof tops and fade with multiple washes...ehhhh! Pieces like this are trend type items which can be found on sale at one of my favorite places to shop: Nordstrom Rack.  I love how this girl has a bit of a tom-boy flair to her look and is contrasting with such a vibrant feminine color! Also, what a wonderful piece for your wardrobe to style up your work ensembles!?!?! Awesome! Happy summer shopping my followers! YAY! 

My Dream 4th of July Ensemble...


Happy 4th of July

Alexander McQueen army t shirt
£160 - matchesfashion.com

H&M denim shorts
£20 - hm.com

Wedge heels
$140 - topshop.com

Military backpack
$89 - stevenalan.com

Alexander McQueen skull ring
£180 - harveynichols.com

Ring
€59 - conleys.de

Marc by Marc Jacobs stud earrings
$48 - couture.zappos.com

Straw hat
$70 - reissonline.com

Oliver Peoples retro sunglasses
$280 - oliverpeoples.com


Essie Nail Polish
$8 - nordstrom.com