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Oh, Lola

2009-11-08T19:25:00.002-05:00

Obsessed with Lola by Marc Jacobs.

2009-11-07T21:44:00.002-05:00

I honestly swear I am going to start posting regularly, this is getting out of hand. Especially since my mind is overflowing with creativity and I haven't had an outlet for any of it. Ugh!
my life in simple terms:

+ work - school
+ boyfriend - money
+ new phone - living at home
+ friends - best friend moving to Florida
I really feel like my style is evolving into something much more mature, where I can envision what I need & don't need, things I want and things I could do without. My wardrobe is starting to blend seamlessly and I have invested in some great classic pieces lately. Like this new bag I bought from Henri Bendel...

I absolutely adore it! I also bought the cutest black flats from Juicy Couture (they have studs on the heel!) and a Juicy Couture trenchcoat. Like I said in a previous post, I have a love/hate relationship with Juicy (lately it's a lot of love though!).

Continuing my current obsession with all things leopard, I bought this blouse from LF while visiting my best friend in Boca. It is by Millau, which the salesgirl told me is a French company. I've tried to find information about them and somewhere to shop online, but it seems to be near impossible. As you can see, it's pretty versatile. I've worn it several times already, most recently tucked into a black leather Silence & Noise skirt with a zipper on the front from Urban Outfitters. It's my favorite shirt of the moment. I'd love to find it in other colors and patterns, so if anyone has any information on Millau, let me know!

xoxo

2009-10-20T15:23:00.001-04:00

photos via style.com

Isabel Marant, Fall 2009
Give me more leopard!

2009-10-13T15:39:00.001-04:00

top: Alexander McQueen, Spring/Summer 2009

bottom: Gucci, Spring/Summer 2010
images via style.com

2009-09-22T15:00:00.000-04:00

This is genius for a night out...

Alexander McQueen

2009-09-09T10:14:00.002-04:00

Jimmy Choo Karina heels, $1095, net-a-porter

drool.

ps, this is my 100th post!

a night out calls for...

2009-09-06T20:54:00.002-04:00

SERIOUS BLING.
necklaces: vintage & free people

2009-09-01T14:52:00.003-04:00

Oh, how I wish for a pair of Candela NYC boots...
Top: Pirate Boot, $428
Bottom: Studded Robin Boot, $275
both available online at Urban Outfitters

2009-08-12T22:12:00.002-04:00

drop sleeve vest, $88
anthropologie

My favorite layering piece for fall. The yellow/green works lovely with greys and blues, and the grey looks good with anything. Belt it, let it hang, wear it over a tank, a tee or a long sleeved blouse, with a dress or pants...the possibilities are endless.

2009-08-04T23:13:00.004-04:00

top: Chanel, price upon request
bottom: Bebe, $49

Thoroughly impressed with some of the fall product at Bebe this year. They've really upped their game. This tank is a dead ringer for the Chanel original at a fraction of the cost. Other colors available on the website.

photos via tfs, bebe.com

2009-08-01T15:33:00.003-04:00

I'm such a sucker for pretty jewelry but usually can't afford the high price tags (uh, hello, $178 fish earrings?), so consider how thrilled I was when I found ERMoriginals on Etsy! Emily features lots of flora and fauna inspired pieces, and most of her items are priced around $20!I really need to get my hands on one (or both) of the antique leaf rings...

one fish, two fish...

2009-07-21T19:47:00.002-04:00

holy mackerel earrings, $178
available at anthropologie

I finally went into the Madewell store on Broadway in Soho today. I've been admiring their recent lookbooks and decided to test drive their denim myself. I've also been looking for the perfect white skinnies: no embellishment, no pocket design, just white slim denim. So, imagine how psyched I was when the sales girl approached me in the midst of trying a pair and informed me that since I tried the white denim on I can recieve 50% off?! My lucky day.

2009-07-04T08:42:00.002-04:00

finally
Steve Madden, $79.95

so excited

Sorry I've been MIA...

(hot) lazy days...

2009-04-27T21:00:00.002-04:00

It's been lingering around 83 degrees here on the east coast and I've sort of defaulted to wearing some version of:

boyfriend jeans + v-neck + sandal/heels + scarf

lazy day boyfriend jeans by mooonique22 featuring James Perse t-shirts

I think the hot weather came slightly too fast and I'm completely and utterly unprepared...

xoxo

ex-loverrrr

2009-04-25T13:32:00.002-04:00

lace bra: Urban Outfitters
black tank: Forever 21
jeans: Joes Jean's Gemma Boyfriend crop
patent nude mary-janes: Bandolino
belt: mom's vintage
bangles: random assortment
leather bomber: Forever 21

pyramids

2009-04-22T15:58:00.001-04:00

1. Urban Outfitters, $16 (also available in gold)
2. Forever21, $3.80 (also available in a matte silver, shiny silver and shiny gold in store)
3. ELLE, $110
4. Alexis Bittar, $132

I bought two of the ones from Forever21 yesterday. Identical to the Urban Outfitters one, no?

Do your part...

2009-04-22T13:31:00.002-04:00

I most certainly am not the "greenest" of people. I eat meat, drive my car an hour to and from school three days a week and I wear leather. But I think this Earth Day we should all make at least one conscious effort to improve our quality of life.

My personal goal is to re-use plastic bags which have amassed in my home from food shopping. Whether they be re-used for food shopping, as garbage bags, or for arts and crafts, I feel better knowing I am making some sort of effort.

I would love to wear more eco-friendly clothing, but the prices can be quite high. Here are a few of my top environmentally friendly picks.

eco friendly by mooonique22 on Polyvore.com

1. pomegranate colored organic v-neck, American Apparel, $19
2. coral colored beaded hoop earrings by Alex and Ani, Shopbop, $58
3. space ring by Alex and Ani, ShopBop, $58
4. peach skinny long blazer by Organic, ShopBop, $565
5. black jumpsuit by EcoSkin, ShopIntuition, $198
6. stingray cuff by Alkemie, ShopBop, $209

Have a lovely Earth Day!

2009-04-22T09:09:00.003-04:00

MacBook = ♥

The end of the semester is upon us and I have at least one paper due in every class. Crazy! I have an interview with the Anthropologie in SoHo tomorrow, so wish me luck, I'd really like to live in the city this summer. No luck with internships yet, but I am not giving up!

knight cat

Nooo...

2009-04-20T00:12:00.003-04:00

My computer crashed yesterday and took with it all my music, photos, documents, and my small but rapidly expanding inspiration folder. I had been contemplating a new computer for some time now, but I didn't think it would happen this way.

RIP my Dell Inspiron 1705
thank you for three reliable years

HELLO MACBOOK ♥
I love you.

Excuse the brief absence while I impatiently wait for my new computer to arrive.

Adriana Lima in Elle

2009-04-11T22:49:00.003-04:00

images via tfs

Searching for the perfect pair of worn in leather brogues. I love the simplicity of this styling, the combination of soft neutrals with a masculine jacket and shoe. But since I'm not Adriana, I highly doubt I could pull off going sans pants for the day.

2009-04-10T19:19:00.005-04:00

If you live in the NYC area and haven't gone to the Film Forum to see Valentino, the Last Emperor yet, you have one last chance to do so! The film has been extended for another two weeks, with various contributors speaking on certain dates.If you are lucky, like me, you'll catch Andre Leon Talley and the director of the film, Matt Tyrnauer!

The film was fantastic, perfectly capturing the essence of Valentino and his last years as a designer. You truly gain a unique perspective of his life while watching this film (and he really is quite funny, whether it is intentional or not!). Get tickets here.

PS: Congratulations are in order to my good friend Ashley for scoring an internship with Chanel! Big things are headed your way!

xoxo

2009-04-08T16:35:00.005-04:00

Watching my spending has forced me to look for smaller indulgences in life. One of the best, in my opinion, is makeup. Although I'm not the girl to wear makeup every day, I have taken a liking to one particular look: a clean face with red lips.

image via splendicity.com

In the past few weeks, I have been on the hunt for some reliable red lipsticks and glosses that won't dry my lips out but are not too sticky. My favorites thus far:Smashbox Lip Enhancing Gloss ($18) in Siren: A sheer, silky cherry red. Great for daily wear and those of you who are scared of a red lip.Nars Lipgloss ($24) in Bloodwork: The brightest, boldest red I have tried. It makes your teeth look very white, and has just the right amount of shine without being too goo-ey. Warning: This color will turn heads!MAC Lipstick ($14) in Chili or Russian Red: These go on with full coverage and provide a fair amount of moisture for your lips. I coated mine with lipglass for a shinier effect, as sometimes MAC Lipsticks can be very matte.MAC SlimShine Lipstick ($14.50) in Urgent!: Blew the competition away by far, my ultimate favorite. You apply it like a sexy lipstick, yet it is smooth, shiny and moisturizing without a gloss on top. Wear one coat during the day, layer it on for bolder color at night.

2009-04-02T19:21:00.002-04:00

For some reason I am loving the idea of TheBeerSoapCompany. What a refreshing way to enjoy your favorite brew without feeling full or becoming intoxicated! This brings new meaning to the term pregame...

I just can't get enough...

2009-04-01T17:18:00.004-04:00

AA U-Neck Dress by mooonique22 on Polyvore.com

I would like to get around to doing a "basics" post soon, but for now I had to confess my love for U-Neck dresses from American Apparel. They look great dressed up or down, and work wonders with any dresses that are a bit sheer. In fact, I have several sheer overlays that look fantastic with these. The long sleeved version is fab too, I wore it all winter (in black, of course...).

xoxo

2009-04-01T14:32:00.004-04:00

I'm certain that most of you subscribe to WhoWhatWearDaily, but for those who don't, I couldn't resist sharing the lovely editorial that popped up in my inbox this morning. I've always loved how WWWD pays lots of attention to every intricate detail, and the Sunrise Junction editorial is no exception.I am into the ruffled swimsuit by Current/Elliot in the third photo. I would pair that with some sandals, a cardigan and lots of jewelry and wear it on a mild summer day for an iced coffee run or lunch with a girlfriend. It's definitely playful and girly. And not to mention short, so don't forget your confidence while wearing this little number. And the rhinestone sweatshirt in the 2nd photo has been a DIY on my list for a while (and it's from BeBe!?). Overall, I love the mix of high/low and the laid back vibe from these outfits. For the details on all the pieces, click here.

xoxo