Fashion Fiend

“Everytime you shine, I’ll shine for you.” – Taylor Swift

In many respects I’m not like any other girl, most ways in fact. My uniqueness is something about myself that I really cherish. I love that I think different, dress different, act different. But I’m still a fifteen year old girl and I therefore can only be so unique. One thing about me that is the same as every other girl in the world is that I love Taylor Swift. Although really does that count? My father, a business man in his mid forties, loves blasting Swift in the car whenever we drive together. Taylor Swift is universal, she is impossible to hate and every girl, if not person, in the world can relate to at least one song of hers.

Her style is also impeccable, from just walking the street in the clothes she picks out to the red carpet looks a stylist chooses she always looks great. And yes this is almost a week late to say but at the Grammys she looked fantabulous. I was out when the Grammys started and sat down to watch only minutes before Swift accepted her Country Album of the Year award. I was blown away by her dress, it was perfection especially on her. Kaufman Franco could not have had a better model or celebrity wear that amazing number.

So here’s a big congratulations to Taylor Swift, for her 4 Grammys and of course for always looking great. xoxo.

“In order to be irreplaceable one must always be different” – Coco Chanel

I just need to say three words today, that’s all three words. I love Chanel. That’s it, a simple truth, Chanel is my life and I could never hate it. I love the simple lines and the unassuming nature of the items, the always classic suits and the twists on the usual, Karl Lagerfeld has out done himself, yet again. Just look at the pictures and you’ll understand. xoxo.

“Zest is the secret of all beauty. There is no beauty that is attractive without zest.” – Christian Dior

From when I was about 9 years old and really started getting into fashion I always had the impression that gold was tacky, that it wasn’t for my skin tone, that hardly anyone could actually pull in off and that even less bothered to try. And now 6 years later I have been proven wrong.

The road to the difference in opinion began over the summer when I bought a top at Forever 21. As it is with everything I buy there jewelry was a necessity. I combed through the trusty racks of silver multiple times before I finally accepted that the orange and black tank could not survive without gold. And then there it was a gold leal and white italian horn hanging off a gold chain. It was simple and perfect for the shirt and it showed me that gold might not be as bad as I thought.

A few weeks later I found myself with the same dilemma, a new dress and a hopeless search for silver jewelry. However this time I admitted defeat with one look and quickly found the perfect gold piece. I then realized that gold was going to have to be a part of my life.

And now I open my allure magazine straight from the mailbox and staring right back on my is a page all about gold. I can no longer deny in gold is great. My lesson should be one for everyone, don’t diss it or you might miss it. xoxo.

“Fashion is made to become unfashionable.” – Coco Chanel

When you hear the world florals you think of something your grandma wore when she picked you up from pre-school. Florals are what you were forced to wear in elementary school. They’re the sweaters you begged your mother not to wear throughout middle and high school. Am I right? Well not anymore, florals are back with a vengeance and not for your family’s tacky pleasure.

Every spring designers seem to incorporate florals into their lines. Not that they usually look bad, this year they just look better. They are no longer all over patterns in dull colors but vibrant statement pieces.

I have never taken a real liking to floral patters before but after seeing a striped sweater with a single flower on it paired with silk peony printed pants at DKNY i was a little more sold. It was all the other pieces together that changed me. A cardigan at Tory Burch, a Lyn Devon twill dress, a one shoulder jumper at Lilly Pulitzer that I would normally not be drawn to, a Lauren Moffatt shirt and shorts pair that brings back strong memories of childhood, a romper from Anna Sui, even the timeless Chanel clutch has flowers, but my favorite by far has to be a large print floral bubble skirt from Marc by Marc Jacobs.

I even went so far as to buy a floral cardigan this weekend. It’s absolutely adorable and amazingly soft. I just got it from Delia’s, nothing special but I thought I should get used to the trend before I get my hands on that Marc Jacobs skirt! Here’s a picture of my outfit this weekend.

And it’s not just florals, it’s all patterns. Spring should bring bright colors, as usual, but also beautiful flowers and designs to make everyones wardrobes smile. xoxo.

“Fashion is what you adopt when you don’t know who you are.” – Quentin Crisp

Purple has been my favorite color for almost fifteen years. As long as I can remember I have loved purple. My previous bedroom was a nice shade of blue with purple sponge painted throughout and purple curtains. I find, personally, that purple is a fall back color for me, it always looks good no matter what a persons skin-tone is. Purple is also the color of royalty, something that draws me to it more, it is regal and when you have purple on you can’t help but feel great.

In my head purple is always ‘in’ however right now other peoples heads agree. Many designers are putting out items with every shade of purple imaginable. So be sure to go out and get some purple, you won’t regret it, especially when you’re having a bad day. xoxo.

“A women is never sexier then when she is comfortable in her clothes.” – Vera Wang

I would first like to wish everyone a Happy 2010, Happy Haunakkah, Merry Christmas, Happy Kwanza, blah, blah, blah. Next I would like to apologize for the zero posts in over a month. Exams go the best of me and my time was devoted to studying in early December. However not posting over holiday break was my own fault. I got wrapped up in sleep and relaxation, and my 2 and 4 year old cousins,  to write, and I am sorry. But now I bring you some tidbits on one of my favorite designers, Vera Wang.

I first fell in love with Vera Wang when I was 12 years old, and I’ve been hooked ever since. Her perfume, Princess, has been a staple in my beauty regime for many years and I have stuck to the fact that Vera Wang will be making my wedding dress, no matter how many times my celebrity husband has changed. Her Simply Vera line for Kohl’s opens her wonderful designs to even more women at affordable prices. The Princess fragrance line has also opened up to Rock Princess and Glam Princess, scents reminiscent to the original with a bit more kick.

Much to my delight the December 19 wedding of Kevin Jonas and Daniell Deleasa showcased the bride in an extraordinary Vera Wang masterpiece, proving to me once again how amazing Wang truly is.It is undeniable that Vera Wang is at the top of her game and not going back anytime soon. xoxo.

“A love of fashion makes the economy go round.” – Liz Tilberis

As of late I have been becoming increasingly keen on the vintage trend. Wearing Vintage clothes is not a new fad however after combing through my closet the other day to find an outfit for a quick movie with a friend I came across a sweatshirt of my grandmas. A sweatshirt from when the Buffalo Bills were the 1995 AFC District Champions. It’s not exactly vintage, it’s not even older than me, but it has a classic nineties look to it. A blue pull over with a screened image on the front, fitted waistband and cuffs, with no pockets or hood. Paired with black cigarette jeans, comfy moccasins and a crossbody purse it was the perfect movie outfit.

A few days later I was browsing on Urban Outfitters and I noticed a few vintage styled sweatshirts and tunics that would be a great addition to my wardrobe for more outfits like the one I had worn to the movies.

That outfit and those styles inspired me to rummage through my closet some more and I found another sweatshirt that was similar to the first. Buffalo Bills, but this one red, over sized and so comfortable it should be illegal. I combed through the other closets in the house and found that my sister had a similar sweatshirt from my grandma. It was in my mom’s room, however, where I hit the jackpot. She has all kinds of hood less, pocket less, pull overs straight from the eighties and nineties. With leggings and boots or jeans and sneakers they look awesome but my favorite way to wear these vintage gems is with a bandage skirt of a slightly contrasting color and subtle heels.

My suggestion would be to, like I did, look through your house for vintage items. Ask your mom, grandma, aunts, dad even (menswear is in!). Or go to Goodwill or Salvation Army to look for cheap authentic vintage clothes. xoxo.

“Dress shabbily, they notice the dress. Dress impeccably, they notice the women.” – Coco Chanel

Drew Barrymore is known for many things, some good some bad. However now the former child star train wreck, turned poised actress, turned director is taking on yet another title. Fashion icon. I have recently noticed that Drew Barrymore is a force to be reckoned with for more reasons than just her fabulous acting. Her style is impeccable, not necessarily the norm, but that’s what I like about it.

When some actresses try to be stylish it doesn’t work. they try to hard, wear to many trendy outfits, or just don’t have style. Drew, however, does her own thing. She’s not trying to be stylish,  she just is, and that’s what’s so refreshing about her. Although I may not agree with all her choices, I respect her decisions. I know what fashion means to me and I can see it’s the same for her. Kudos to you Drew, keep up the great style! xoxo.

“Fashion is not something that exists in dressed only. Fashion is in the sky, in the street, fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening.” – Coco Chanel

I have one thing to say, two names for you. Lady Gaga, Alexander McQueen. OMG! As Lady Gaga’s outfits weren’t fantastic enough she had to get Alexander McQueen in on it.

In her Bad Romance video Lady Gaga wore McQueen, proving both their fabulousness. The dresses, leotards, or whatever they were were awesome per Gaga’s usual. And of course she wore the Armadillo shoes, sparkly ones if it’s not already enough. I’m officially envious of Lady Gaga, and her amazing shoes. xoxo.

“If you ask any lady they want to be taller, they want to be slimmer, you know, and they want a waist. I’m not here to make people look like a sack of potatoes.” – Alexander McQueen

I am, arguably, one of the Jonas Brothers biggest fans ever, just ask anyone who’s ever met me.  I know everything about them that I possibly could, it truly is scary, birthdays, ages, place of birth, favorite color, everything. As this big of a fan I should hate their girlfriends, correct? Wrong. I always try to support their relationships, I really just want happiness for them, afterall that’s what their music brings to be. I absolutely adore Kevin and his fiance Danielle Deleasa, Nick and Miley Cyrus didn’t bug me one bit, and although he’s my favorite Joe and Taylor Swift were precious. However it did rub me wrong when Joe dated Camilla Belle, of 10,000 BC, soon after his breakup with Taylor. Luckily (for me) they broke up as well.

Now what does my love of the Jonas Brothers have to do with fashion, and more directly Alexander McQueen? Before we get to the point I must, as I have more than once before, profess my love for his amazing talents, just for good measure. I L.O.V.E love Alexander McQueen. Onto the point.

At the 2012 premiere in Hollywood last week (yes I know last week, I’ve been quite busy) Camilla Belle showed up in an amazing Alexander McQueen number, solidifying my theory that his real name is Clark Kent. If one outfit can make me take back some of my dislike for a person, than that designer must be Superman. And so the moral of the story. Wear Alexander McQueen if you want people to like you. I’m kidding of course, but it couldn’t hurt. xoxo.