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I'm obsessed with the bodice of this tutu

Daily fashion indulgence

Daily Fashion Indulgence

Olympics?

What did everyone think about the uniforms of the U.S. team for the Olympics Opening Ceremony? Much controversy surrounded the Ralph Lauren red white and blue uniforms that where not in fact manufactured within the red white and blue nation; yet, once they were draped over the fabulous muscles of the world's most amazing athletes did become more appealing? I can't decide. While I loved the 60's feel of the looks, complete with silk scarves and pleated knee-length skirts, I couldn't help but cringe at the large polo symbols that adorned every athlete's left side. Tell me your reaction!

Nevertheless, lets please feast our eyes on this beautiful picture of Ryan Lochte.

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Daily fashion indulgence... twins

How cute and similar are these two dresses? I'm in love. I feel like I have gone back to the time of Marie Antoinette except for everything is more radical and inventive.

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This crystal embellished Chanel jacket is absolutely divine.

big news

I would like to share with everyone some huge and very exciting news I received today. Just a few hours ago, I was informed that Pittsburgh Fashion Week had selected me to participate and show my collections and designs within their fashion show. All I can say is that I am extremely honored and grateful for their decision and I have never felt so blessed! In the past few years, fashion has engulfed my life and every time I create a garment I image the day in which my clothing with be shown in a prestigious fashion show, yet I never expected the day to arrive so quickly and at only 16 years old I feel extremely accomplished. I hope that this experience is preview to a bright future to come! 

Thank you to everyone who reads my blog and everyone who has supported me in my goals and aspirations! 

See you next time at 

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I'm absolutely loving how my vision of the book the secret garden is embodied in this dress. I believe that this fabulous creation is a product of the iconic chanel couture but don't quote me on it.

current fashion essential

Currently I am loving silk scarves. They are the easiest accessory in the word and make almost any boring outfit chic and elegant. Another great thing about silk scarves are their versatility, not only are they perfect in spring and summer (however don't sweat on them because water ruins silk) they also are great with a cashmere pullover or a plain dress and cozy tights in the winter. I fell in love with silk scarves during my trip to Paris, as almost every fashionable parisian was adorned with one (either wrapped around their head to cover a bad hair day, tied around their neck in a stewardess-like knot, or accessorizing the handles of their handbag); yet do to the expensive Parisian lifestyle I was unable to purchase one when I was in Paris. However, now that I am back, I have acquired two silk scarves, along with one I made two years ago in school, all of which I plan to wear on a weekly basis. 

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Sorry for taking a break from the blogging loves! One of my best friends from california came to visit me on the east coast so all other activities had to be dropped in the midst of the excitement. But now I am back and giving you 3 looks to feast your eyes on xoxo.

I'm dying for this beaded Miu Miu pencil skirt. Embellishments and beading are really big right now and I love this style because every time I see it I am transported back to the 1920's where glamour meant a beautiful beaded shift. To buy ornate beaded clothing look to stores such as dolce and gabbana who featured a gorgeous medieval gold and stone skirt worn by anna dello russo or all saints whose hand-beaded tank dresses would make any girl faint. 

Keeping with the beaded trend, feast your eyes on this gorgeous shift by Jason Wu

The delicate cage detail on what I believe is a Valentino dress reminds me on the chain metal on medieval armor 

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I am absolutely dying for this photo presumably of a designer tailoring the pants that will soon be walking down a runway on this model. This shirt is the most fabulous thing I have ever seen in my life. I'm dying for the detail at the collar which reminds me of a mid-17th century men's collar. I also love the fine lines that are seen on the sleeve and how they bring dimensionality to the otherwise sheer fabric. Lastly, who could ignore the tremendous lace and bead work which is sewn across the front of the garment? Its luxurious nature is beyond me and I love the was it sets a contrast to the very top of the blouse making for almost a layered look.

Style Icon: Blair Waldorf

Currently, well I shouldn't say currently because my obsession has lasted ever since I read the first Gossip Girl book, I am dying for Blair Waldorf's style. I truly believe that once I began watching the hit CW show my style truly morphed to imitate that of the Queen B. Now looking back at the clothing I have created, the pencil skirt line I am soon to launch and my bin full of headbands adorned with crystal and silk bows, Blair's affect on myself is plainly obvious. The best thing about Blair Waldorf's style - besides the fact that almost every garment she wears comes straight from a Dior or Oscar de la Renta runway - is how fearless it is. Blair truly embraces every aspect of fashion from the shoes to the accessories to the actual clothing ...  and of course to the headbands. However, how could she not look fabulous with a guy like Eric Damon, the author of the incredible fashion self-help book "You know you want it", hand-selecting almost every piece she wears. So lets take a look back at my favorite Blair Waldorf moments and show how she not only dominates in style over the Upper East Side but the entire world.
 
I love how Blair is able to make this gorgeous beaded and feather Elie Saab dress her own with her addition of a beaded clutch and statement necklace. Somehow Blair is always able to pile on the bling but never look like she overdosed.
 
I am loving Blair in the understated 50's Elie Saab bathing suit. Not only does it match her refined and elegant style but it also proves that skin-baring bikinis are not always the sexiest option.

The most iconic aspect of Blair Waldorf is her ability to transform the 'school girl' image from one of slutiness to a constant state of chic glamour. From the two beaded stripes of argyle, she appears to be dripping in luxury. 

The first time we met Blair Waldorf, she was wearing this incredible Anna Sui black lace dress topped off with the best accessory a girl could have - and no I am not talking about Chace Crawford - a multi-layered black silk headband. This fabulous outfit set the stage for the rest of Blair's selections. 

I think everyone teared up a little when they saw Blair in this gorgeous wedding gown by Vera Wang, and not because we felt like proud parents after watching our child grow up from the past five seasons from an alpha bitch to a married bitch, but because we all envied the couture that formed a cloud around her body. 

I think I have done enough explaining as these last few dresses speak for themselves, enjoy!

The simplicity of this structured Victoria Beckham dresses slices my heart.

Blair in Christian Dior

Blair in Alberta Ferretti

Blair in Alexis Mabille 

Blair in Marc by Marc Jacobs

Blair in Milly and Bensoni 

Iconic Blair in Maxime Simoens

Blair in Abagail Lorick

Blair in Marc by Marc Jacobs

Blair in Marchesa

Blair in Red Valentino

Blair in Philosophy 

Blair in Versus

Blair in Herve Leger

Blair in Marc by Marc Jacobs

You know you love me 

xoxo

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Everything is perfect about this picture. Firstly this photo takes place in Coco Chanel's luxurious room at the Ritz (located directly across the street from her flagship store on Rue Cambon). I love how the fluff of pink extends though everything in the photo, from the color of the walls, to the handtowels, to the curtains to Kate's dress, yet one piece of this entire picture is set apart by its lack of pink and its addition of black and silver. And this is the wonderful glittering miu miu pumps that warmed everyone's fashionable hearts last spring. I'm dying for everything in this photograph and (and the fact that I think Karl Lagerfeld took the pictures for the Vogue shoot) I hope you are too xoxox

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I'm loving the raw delicacy of this photo; the great contrast between her body which fades into the background and her strong lace outfit provides a powerful contrast. 

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Never forget to treat yourself to some Coco <3

Shoegasm

I have chosen to embark on a weekly SHOEgasm blog entry that gives a round up on all of the shoes I am currently coveting and desperately wishing I could buy. This week I have chosen one pair of heels, that is incredibly unique yet has lost popularity due to the waves of shoes emerging from the fall/winter 2012 season.

The first shoe is this incredible pair of clear Chloes (I know that Chloe is meant to have an accent mark, but I have no clue how to do it!). I DIE for clear shoes -currently my own collection consists of clear lace rain boots and mesh oxfords - because they are so unique and unexpected as most people buy shoes to cover their feet while this type of shoe exposes them. The beauty of this shoe is its utter lack of function and instead its pure whimsical and glamorous nature. Like Christian Louboutin says in Marie Claire's "New Spring Fashion" Issue: "they're far from natural, but it's the impracticality that I adore. I prefer the useless to the useful, the sophisticated to the natural." Yet the trick to a clear shoe is bringing something extraordinary and unexpected, otherwise you might as well go barefoot.  For Chloe, its the luxurious suede cap-toe that completes the look, along with the delicately placed ankle strap and unexpected clear heel. But what truly makes these shoes magnificent is that they aren't trying to be anything they are not; their lack of unnecessary accessories and embellishments work to make the shoe and simplistic and sleek as can be.

Bonjour! Today I have locked myself inside of my room with my Level 1 French Rosetta Stone, a notebook, pencil, and French 1 book, in order to master the art of the french language. So today while I sit staring into the light of my computer, the circular sunglasses I bought in Paris shielding me from its bright rays, I leave you with an article written for my school's newspaper about my escapades in the city of light. So close your eyes, listen to the sound of accordions that waft past your ears, and transport yourself to the second story of a train taking you far away from the chaos of city of life and into the luxury and decadence of the Palace of Versailles. Enjoy!

Walking down the sun-drenched streets of Paris - the thick structure of the Eiffel tower standing like a skeleton filtering the French sky into every corner of the city – the artistic culture was anything but subtle, if not as potent as the scent permeating from the rich cheeses that adorned every outdoor café. At the Luxembourg gardens, hundreds of French rested on flimsy forest green metal chairs, looking into the distant places reflected in the fountains, or sat beneath the glittering shadows of an Oak tree’s expansive canopy while playing a game of chess.  While nibbling on a crepe purchased at one of the garden’s many dainty crepe stands, they befriended the intricately carved statues that lined the gardens and dreamed of fanciful pasts when the stone eyes they stared into occupied the faces of the living and powerful. Here a thick cloud of perfume, fresh flowers, and cigarettes enveloped one’s every sense and took them back to a dimension where pleasure was found in reading a vintage book picked up from one of the many river-side art and literature vendors; where one’s imagination and reality was better than that of what they could watch on their iPad or TV.

In Le Marais, the art scene clawed at its every barrier and created an environment thriving on expression and creativity. While walking down the narrow cobble stone streets, one was forced to wander into one of the many bookstores, designer boutiques or photography shops in attempts to flee from the mopeds that whizzed by or to escape into a past era full of life and individuality. Here I discovered Fabien Breuvart, one of the most divine places on Earth. Crowding its walls, old black and white photographs taken with vintage Pentax cameras fought for recognition along side their beautiful counterparts. Crossing the small store only took about four strides, each of which echoed off the black and white checkered marble floors. Outside the thin black metal-paned glass doors stood a giant milky-white tinted jug containing fragments of ancient memories in the form of small Polaroid shots that would never find their owner but were available for one euro for someone else to enjoy. After walking down many more meandering streets, where the surrounding classic French stone buildings stretched far above, their mansard roofs forming a vessel to the placid blue sky overhead, I found one of the most chic boutiques in the world. Inside, beautiful tunics composed of vintage Christian Dior scarves and shift dresses crafted from bold patterned Etro handkerchiefs hung from sleek matte wooden hangers. When glimpsing into the floor above the storefront, one could barely make out the floor to ceiling shelves which housed stacks upon stacks of fabulous vintage silk designer scarves. Beyond the chipping white Venetian blinds, one watched as a young French man held up a beautiful pastel rose printed scarf to the light before placing in under the fine needle of his sewing machine to complete the final touches of a beautiful garment.

 Famous for housing Coco Chanel’s lavender tainted mirrored stair, the Opera district was not only admired for its many classic and respected labels, but also for its reputation for fostering rising designers, just beginning to etch their legacy into the fashion scene. Here, coated wicker chairs spilled out into every sidewalk and sounds of French chatter flittered around every street corner and occupied every sound wave. Upon finding Ultramod – a vintage Parisian fabric store – I felt as though I had died and gone to heaven, as the walls were covered floor to ceiling with rolls of luxurious velvet ribbon in every shade imaginable, from mauve to dusty grey. On one sturdy craftsman’s table stood a large plume of shiny black feathers that contrasted to the rainbow of burnt orange and egg plant bolts of vintage silk that adorned almost every inch of wall space that was not otherwise occupied by ribbon, thread or buttons. After purchasing a few yards – oops I mean meters – of sumptuous vintage silk, and picking out the perfect shade of thread next to the sunshine soaked windows, I decided to wander into Ultramod’s hat store located across the street. Here, dozens of wooden hat forms were accessorized with hats resembling those worn at the royal wedding. Inside, one was surrounded expansive aging wood cabinets and transformed under the dim light permeating from the antique utilitarian lighting fixtures. Sprawling shelves housed everything from folded sheets of soft alpaca hair to embroidered lace ribbon. However, most importantly the store contained wicker baskets full of simple caps to small barrettes, which one could decorate with an array of fabrics and embellishments hand-picked within the store.

Paris is a city that breathes life into the world’s art scene. Paris’ complete trust and respect in its artists gave birth to some of the most influential people. In Paris there was a general love for life and an acknowledgement of what it took to live, whether it meant following in the footsteps of Chanel, Picasso or Hemingway.