The Fashion Addiction: May 2008

2008/05/30

2008/05/29

Question of The Week

Which designers signature style was the Stacey Pant? A flattering, but form-fitting pant.

Coming Soon..

a DIY!!! Brace Yourself, It's going to be fab.

Twenty8Twelve by Sienna Miller. Two words: Feminine and Frilly. It feels very Gossip Girl to me, it's only missing the headbands. I love the Black, White, Beige, and Navy color combination. Very neutral, but chic. The high waisted shorts are classic. The high waisted skinny jeans would look amazing with a fitted tank or some sheer and billowy top. The beige dress would look stunning with black patent heels, red lips, and doe eyes. The leather jacket, though it's very expensive, will be great for fall. I know, it's a little early, but it is an amazing fitted leather jacket. The beige high waisted skirt is a great day to night piece. Pair it with heels or flats. Tuck in a deep v-neck tee or a black chiffon blouse. The embroidered white cotton top can be paired with black skinny jeans for night or shorts during the day, you might be a little hot though. The beige tank looks cute as worn on the model, with denim shorts, but it could be worn a million other ways too. All pieces here are basic, but essential to ones wardrobe. And even though they may be expensive, they will last a while.

Bartus Highwaisted Short, Aura Strapless Dress, Alice Tank Dress, Honor Vest, Saftrine High Waisted Skirt, Daisy High Waisted Skinny Jean, Yves Leather Jacket, Lottie Long Sleeve Top

All pictures: Courtesy of www.shopbop.com

Hey, Betsey!

You've got a copy cat! Forever 21's knock is um, what's the word? terrible.

Billabong Design For Humanity

I love the bathing suits! The proceeds of any products bought from Billabongs Design For Humanity gets donated to the Surfrider Foundation. It's a non-profit environmental organization that protects the world's oceans and beaches, for us of course.

www.designforhumanity.com

Rogan for Target

Down to earth, basic eco-chic. Au natural.

Silk Leopard Print Dress

paired with a thin gold belt

Beach Towel

Leggings-Black On Black Zebra Print

If you're going to wear leggings, make sure they are these.

Sleeveless Back-Print Zebra Stripe Tank

summer must-have

Zebra Miniskirt

Leopard Short Shorts

to the beach!

Poplin Rolled Hem Shorts

tuck in a tank and wear heels out at night!

Sleeve Crocheted Tunic

2008/05/26

Song of The Day

Rude Boy Don't Cry- Bedouin Soundclash

http://www.myspace.com/bedouinsoundclash

Just as described on their myspace, street-reggae clash meets soul

Chanel

Chanel, I love you. The picture below is the Chanel Resort 09 Runway Show, nobody is as brilliant as Karl... only him.

2008/05/24

Mary Kate

I'm aware that this is somewhat old, but I liked it. Pictures from nylon magazine from this photo shoot are taped onto my inspiration wall right now (they have been for a while). :)

Song of The Day

Tegan and Sara- Nineteen

http://www.myspace.com/teganandsara

2008/05/22

amy

Winehouse, the icon. Her extremely black wing-tipped (doe) eyes and HUGE hair makes her unique. She has her own sense of style and can't be compared to anyone but herself.

Want her look:

Ed Hardy Skull Sword Scarf [usually I HATE this brand, but I feel that it really works here]

Love Bird Earrings

Sheer Satin Blouse

photograph: courtesy of pacificcoastnewsonline

Rachel

She's always...adorable. It's that easy throw-on, casual but cute style. Effortless fashion.

To get this look:

marc by marc bag

Monrow Crocodile Tie-Dye V Neck Tee

Ray-Ban Folding Wayfarer Sunglasses

Joe's Jeans Wide Leg Gatsby Jean

Upper 5th Star Print Scarf

photograph: courtesy of pacificcoastnewsonline

Today's Mail

I got my bible in the mail today... NYLON.

2008/05/21

I'd kill for...

all of this clothing! If only I had money, hahaha

The basics:

1-Roxy Tina Tank

2-Sunglasses tee

3-Split Elise Dress

4-Lux Celestial Dress

5-Satin Charmeuse Roller Short

6-Lux Braided Keyhole Halter

7-Billabong Amber Tank

8-Loop Terry Romper

9-Unisex Triblend Rib Cardigan

10-Lux Silk Smocked Short

11-California Fleece Pullover Raglan Hoody Dress

12-Hurley Ellen Dress

13-Jersey Bandeau Beach Dress with Roping

14-Ruffle Edge Waistcoast

15-Insight Kinetic Floral Bikini

16-Billabong Delilah Tank

17-Unisex Cotton Wide Stripe Jersey Tank

18-Tri Blend Racer Back Tank

19-Kimichi and Blue Western Cami [it was worn by Vanessa on Gossip Girl on Monday Night :)]

2008/05/19

Shoes, Shoes, Shoes

Aldo is looking pretty good right now, check these out. Feminine and stylish. Flirty and Chic.

2008/05/18

dior ready to wear

Effortlessly chic. I absolutely love the 2nd from the left. It's just beautiful. It's so simple, but so dior. The basic black and white combination is completed with the whimsical hat and suspenders. I love it. I'm sure that I'll be wearing this look pretty soon, but with shorts instead of pants.

On a Side Note: There's Ali Michael in the leopard printed dress. In my opinion, she looks great. The perfect model weight & size.

dior haute couture

this defines haute couture.

chanel resort 09

Stunning. I love the color pallet. The line is very in-the-now. Chanel is always right on target. My personal favorite is Taryn Davidson's look.

Daisy

the fragrance is absolutely delicious.

2008/05/15

what are they wearing?

What are they wearing? The look for less.

Amy Winehouse: White tank, denim shorts , plaid shirt

Sienna Miller: white tunic, clutch

Lauren Conrad: dress

Rachel Bilson: 3/4 sleeve , jeans, bag, scarf

Hilary Duff: sweatshirt, scarf, jeans

Sex and The City

wayyyyyyy too excited.

Doc Martens

What do you think of DM's? They are prettyugly, but I guess there's a way to make them fashionable. They are a trend, but I feel that they can't be worn until fall, so why are they so popular right now?

MCQ

Could alexander mcqueen spring 08 get any cooler?

The versatality of these designs actually works, somehow he made it cohesive. Genius.

Barneys: Rag & Bone

A Rag & Bone and Barneys New York Production, love the edge to it.

2008/05/11

Prada

I love this ad for prada (found in Elle magazine). Not only is it eye-catching, but it's inspiring. The mixture of the colors and prints works fabulously and the sunglasses are stunning. Fashion is art.

dreams

"Dreams do come true, so dream big." -Jason Castro

2008/05/08

Copycats

Yes, forever 21 is copying urban! my proof (above).

They're doing it for a lot less, too.

Bohemian Chic II

2008/05/07

luella's spring runway

It was geek-chic to a tee. The use of the liberty of london print was impeccable and the colors were mastered. Extremely cohesive.

And then, of course, how could I leave you guys out? There's the look for less.

Tee- American Apparel

Sneakers- Keds

Glasses- Urban Outfitters

Skirt- Forever 21

Bag- Botkier

2008/05/06

Must Reads

2008/05/04

Stars

jill stuart metallic kasia ankle wrap platform sandal

marc by marc jacobs mini dot dobby top

topshop mini star print skirt

topshop black 80 denier opaque tights

rayban wayfarer

laura mercier stick gloss (in baked earth)

Highwaisted Anyone?

Huge trend right now--the high waist. Tuck a blouse or woven top into your high-waisted denim and put on a pair of heels. Or wear with open toe flats, and tuck in a tank. Throw on a few bangles or some statement jewelry and you'll look great.

1- American Apparel

2- LF

3- LF

(center)- Urban Outfitters

4- LF

5- Urban Outfitters

6- American Apparel

7- American Apparel

8- LF

DIY Studded Denim

What you'll need:
24 Gromets
denim skirt, shorts, jeans
a sharpie marker

Directions:
Step 1: Separate gromets into 4 groups (7, 7, 5, 5)
Step 2: Space out gromets on to your denim pockets and choose a design that works.
Step 3: Push a gromet through the fabric (make sure that all 8 backs are through.)
Step 4: Take a closed sharpie marker and while holding one side of the gromet through the denim, push the sharpie onto the backs until they bend down toward the center of the gromet. This keeps the gromet secure on the fabric.
Step 5: Repeat for all gromets.

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