Fair Island.

victoriassecret.com

I really want this dress that I saw in the Victoria's Secret catalog. I love how it's a winter sweater dress but is still really bright. I've come across this "fit and flare" style before and I'm curious to see how it would look on me, I think it could be quite flattering. The only thing wrong with this dress it the price tag; hopefully it will go on sale? I already have everything else to go with it!

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Cement Shadows.

Flats from Urban Outfitters

My latest acquisition! I've been in need of a pair of basic flats for a long time now. Usually I buy loafer/moccasin type flats but I don't like the way those look with tights. So finally I have a the perfect pair of flats to wear with tights! (Only problem: I like them so much that I'm too scared of messing them up buy wearing them.)

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We Are Just Embers.

Wearing: Noormol blouse, Old Navy Jeans, Target leather jacket, Steve Madden oxford shoes, F21 daisy ring.

These oxford shoes are a purchase that I wasn't quite sure of when I was buying them but I'm glad I took the leap (as if buying shoes is really that dramatic). I rarely wear sneakers so I really didn't think that these shoes would get much wear. But on the contrary, since they are a good intermediate between flats and sneakers I wear them more often then I wear my Vans!

Lately I've been developing a soft spot for daisies. In the past I never liked the daisy motif but ever since I bought this Daisy cocktail ring from Forever 21 and I see them everywhere (like on the cover of Carrie Underwood's new album). With all the protests going on lately, I feel like the daisy is a throw-back to the student protests of the 1960s. Granted this ring has way too much bling to be appropriate for a protest... but I like to wear it anyway.

In regard to these fee increases we are protesting against: We are just embers, but together we can cause a great fire.

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You're the Boss, Applesauce.

I recently saw the film Factory Girl and was very intrigued by Sienna Miller's costumes. While I find Edie Sedgwick's life incredibly tragic, her style was amazing! I can't get over her combination of tunics, tights, and chandelier earrings. I am currently in a "ring" phase myself, but after watching the movie I have a renewed interest in earrings.


Her style of dressing is so different from how I usually get dressed. I attempted to recreate one of her looks using stuff from my own closet. I kind of missed the mark as far as earrings are concerned, but I was lucky enough to already have this tunic in my closet (it was a graduation present from a friend). I happen to like wearing pants, so I forewent the tights in favor of these thick legging-pants from H&M.

Wearing: Kurti Top (from India?), H&M Satin Legging pants, Steve Madden Boots, "Stam Inspired" Bag.

It's a pretty good likeness in my opinion; I'm not one to copy a look exactly, so I think my interpretation is more insync with my own style. I finally bought boots by the way!

Lastly, Sacred Accessories is having a major sale!

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Welcome to Autumn.

Wearing: Target scarf and sandals, f21 oxford shirt and belt, Old Navy skinny jeans

I decided to give autumnal dressing a try on Veteran's Day. I always thought this scarf was too overwhelming and loud but after wearing it once I've realized that it's really just vibrant. I never could have guessed that it would have matched perfectly with the bogainvillea behind me! Luckily this week it has cooled down enough to justify boots. I'm to chicken too wear tights and boots because I'm afraid that I will be cold (I should be ashamed of myself-we don't even have snow). Maybe I will try sweater tights and boots...

I spent Veteran's Day eating kabob and watching New York, I Love You. I'm sad to report that I did not find it as cute as Paris, Je t'aime. The stories and actors all seemed really similar to each other. But if you haven't seen the original, then you might like it a lot!

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Of Chocolate, Pearls, and Diamonds

Design trends with chocolate diamonds and chocolate pearls for the fall of 2009 are extremely promising. Celebrities are donning chocolate diamonds as high cost, high fashion jewelry.

Most women’s eyes will gloss over in a dreamy state when you mention chocolate, diamonds and pearls in the same sentence. In the high fashion jewelry world, naturally occurring chocolate diamonds are looked down upon in comparison to flawless natural diamonds. Naturally occurring chocolate pearls however, are a rare commodity and extremely valuable. There are names for the different color varieties of chocolate diamonds, all related to tasty treats like Cinnamon, Cognac and Caramel.

Retailer Le Vian was the first to coin the phrase Chocolate Diamond in an advertising campaign to get out the news of brown diamonds and that they can be used in high fashion jewelry. With the name of chocolate diamonds and pearls they became popular and attractive in jewelry, where as before they were just considered flawed diamonds without worth.

Chocolate diamonds can be purchased almost everywhere. For a more affordable version you can pick up a chocolate diamond ring or necklace for a low price at any department store. If you have cash to burn you can walk into Tiffany’s and spend as much money as you have on a high quality chocolate diamond. Regardless of where or how much you paid for your diamond, it’s still a chocolate diamond!

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Dorm Room Confidential.

Wearing: 99 cent store aviators

Welcome to college. I have a midterm this week and I am very much sick of studying. UC's should really consider having a Fall Break. At least Thanksgiving is only two weeks away!

I bought these aviators for 99 cents at the 99 Cent Store a few months ago. I can't say if they look that great on my face, but they really don't look like they were only a dollar. I'm going to try wearing them more often.

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