Fashion- An escape from anatomy

Spring Wants

2012-03-08T18:17:00.000-08:00

So, I have a problem, and it's called shopping! I am always online shopping (but never purchasing) so I have a lot of "wants". Actually, what I always do is go through and add to my basket and then after close the browser- weird, I know! But anyways, below are some things I want to add to my Spring wardrobe, kinda like a wishlist (just cuz).

Colored denim is HUGE this Spring and I really want a rose-colored pair (and Alexa Chung's legs). The link below are a pair from Topshop I really like.

Link: Topshop Rose Colored Denim

I am loving loafers this season and I really want some colored ones to add to my black and leopard pairs! Steve madden has some really fun colors!

http://www.stevemadden.com/Item.aspx?id=61710

Another thing that I am LOVING right now are button downs (or do you call them button ups?). Pair them with jeans, shorts, skirts... You can't go wrong! JCrew has some amazing colors right now!

This is another top from JCrew I am loving! I love this neon pink and love the sleeves even more!

These white jeans below are two new trends in one! White denim is back and also flares! I really want a pair to match with a colorful top!

I know I am gonna get a lot of gasps at this one, but I was never a huge fan of the original Toms Shoes. However, the new ballet flats, I am loving! My favorite are the cap-toe ones!

I am in desperate want of a high-low dress/skirt. This was such a cute one I found from Forever 21!

Oooooh man do I love the following items. These are from the Marc by Marc Jacobs new jewelry line. I would wear EVERYTHING from this! I love bows and cuffs a lot right now, but there are so many more items that are amazing!

What items are you guys loving right now?

Side note: I am so excited to be at almost 100 followers! I have had a blog for awhile now, but never really did anything with it until a month ago! Thanks for everyone's nice comments/follows. I love to checkout new blogs, so if you have one leave one in the comments box!

Playing Dress-up

2012-03-04T14:46:00.002-08:00

Can you believe it is March already? Anyways, so for Christmas I got this dress form to just play around with some outfits. It's my adult version of a barbie I guess and below are some of the outfits I have put together.

This was during this past winter and I loved mixing patterns and love loafers! Mixing patterns isn't for everyone and everyone has an extent to the pattern mixing. For me, this look went. You can go wild with mixing or simple, the only rule of thumb is find what is right for you.

This was the first outfit I did, and the photo quality is due to Instagram (which I love), but the belt is my pop of color- cobalt blue. I kinda had an obsession with leopard last fall/winter....if you can't tell.

I love these high-waisted shorts with this bold, tribal top! Gold really goes well with this top and I love this envelop clutch with the gold accents.

Obviously this top is sheer, so a tank would be needed, but this is my kind of color blocking. Plus mustard and emerald green...YUM!

What trends are you guys looking forward to this spring? I am still working on my wardrobe but I am loving coral, pleats, some neon, pastels, loafers, ballet flats, and floral....okay so that's pretty much everything, but if you have a style blog, I wanna see it! Just leave your site below!

Spring Lips!

2012-03-02T18:07:00.000-08:00

I did a "Fall Lips" post, so it is only appropriate that I do a "Spring Lips" post! I am obsessed with bright-colored lips this Spring. From pinks to corals, it is the best way to throw in a pop of color into any look! Here are some celebs/randos (random people/models maybe?) below rocking the trend:

Brooklyn Decker

Miranda Kerr (aka my girl crush)

Adele at the Grammys

Alexis Bledel

Jennifer Hudson

Kat Graham

obviously....Demi Lovato

MAC of course has beautiful colors, but here are a few of my favorite drugstore picks:

I love these lip butters! The Cupcake (3rd from right), Gumdrop (2nd from right) and Tutti Frutti (not pictured- a coral/orange) are perfect for this Spring and leave your lips moisturized while providing a subtle color.

These glosses have a nice color payoff and have really pretty vibrant colors! I use a chapstick before applying because they dry my lips out a bit.

I really like these lip stains by Revlon- one end is a glossy chapstick, and the other is the actual stain! My favorites are the 4 to the left! Perfect for Spring! If you don't use the other end you can apply any clear gloss/chapstick over!

There are soooo many others to chose from but luckily companies such as Revlon, Loreal, Maybelline, and Covergirl gave us a nice variety! Do you use any of these or do you have a Spring favorite lip color/ brand?

Best of Olivia Palermo

2012-02-29T06:57:00.000-08:00

You may have first heard of her from "The City" with Whitney Port, where she was characterized as "the mean girl", but you can't hate this girl for her fashion! I am not really sure what she does- other than worked at Elle Magazine on the show (if you know leave a comment below :)) but I am sure it is fashion related. Without a doubt I believe those shows have to create a certain character for the audience to love and one to dislike...unfortunately, for many, that was her. However, she is stepping out on her own now and looking FAB! Below are some of my favorite looks she has worn!

As you can see, she is always way ahead of the trends- mixing prints, maxis, high-waisted pants, etc... You can always turn to her for the latest and go-to fashion trends! Check out her blog: http://www.oliviapalermo.com/

What do you guys think of her style (not her "The City" character)? I personally love it! Again, if anyone knows her backstory and/or what she does please leave a comment below :) Thanks!

Floral Jeans

2012-02-26T10:52:00.001-08:00

Floral Jeans by gthursto featuring super skinny jeans

BEST Facial Mask EVER

2012-02-23T13:18:00.000-08:00

My friend Jenn tweeted about doing this Orange/Baking Soda mask and I became intrigued! I love trying new products/DIY treatments and I have been having breakouts (prob stress from school) so I decided to try this little concoction. I have used several masks in the past and yes, they make my skin feel tight and clean right after, but I feel like my skin goes back to normal and they do not really treat breakouts too well. So I went to CVS and bought an off brand baking soda and a small 100% natural Orange Juice (you can use juice from an orange too if you would like). First, I washed my face with my normal cleanser (Clean and Clear Deep Clean) and then in a shot glass (lol) I poured about half baking soda and then enough OJ to make a little more fluid than a paste- so about the consistency of a smoothie. Only a thin layer is needed to spread all over your face. This stayed on my skin for 20 minutes. During this time, it dried quickly and made my face feel extremely tight- like, I could barely speak! Then when time was up, I put just a little bit of water on my face and massaged the mask in to exfoliate and then rinsed it off. The baking soda apparently clears black heads and rubs dead skin cells off, while the citrus from the OJ brightens skin and makes pores tighter.

Results: I could tell a huge difference after the first day! The next morning I woke up and my skin felt so clean, less oily, and still tight. More than anything it was really soft and smooth, except for previous breakout areas. I don't think it really treated the breakouts, but it definitely helped to prevent future breakouts! A perfect mask for that time of the month as well!

Cons: There are not many cons. I am definitely going to use this mask for...well, forever, but it did leave some areas extremely red because I have sensitive skin. So after the first treatment, I decided to only put the mask around my chin, mouth, nose, and forehead, rather than cheeks/cheekbones because those were the areas where I don't get breakouts anyways and are highly sensitive. This helped tremendously. Also, I need to warn that it does burn and tingle a bit, and I have heard it itches (didn't for me) but it wasn't too bad to me.

I HIGHLY recommend this mask to EVERYONE who has oily or combo skin types. If you have sensitive skin like me, just modify it to best fit what's right for you, like I did. I don't think this is a good mask if you have dry skin, because it basically "dries" my skin out- which is much needed!

If you try this, leave a comment below! I want to hear what you think about it and if you love it (or even hate it)! Also, if you have any other DIY masks I would love to hear about it!

Get In My Closet! (AND suprisingly NO leopard!)

2012-02-20T12:49:00.001-08:00

Get In My Closet! (AND suprisingly NO leopard!) by gthursto featuring tribal jewelry

Eyebrow Kit

2012-02-19T19:56:00.000-08:00

I feel like it is my duty as a girl, who loves makeup, to tell you all about what I have discovered. I have just started filling in my eyebrows this last year, only when going out to dinner or with friends, and bought the Benefit brow kit (seen below- the second one). It was very pricey at $30, but I thought it will do the job and I didn't really shop around after my brow lady (Benefit brow bar- AMAZING) convinced me. A few months later I saw E.L.F. had one that looked identical and for $3 I HAD to try. I didn't really expect much, after all it was a tenth what Benefit was, but I LOVED it! It was so much better, I thought, than my Benefit one! Since then, I have tried more E.L.F. products, even though I have been wary of the price-hence, you get what you paid for. However, the products I have tried from this brand are great!

I will say that if you are looking for a great place to get your eyebrows waxed and live near an Ulta, check and see if they have a Brow Bar by Benefit because they all go by the same technique. I have had my eyebrows done at several salons and they are the only ones who will touch my eyebrows from now on (besides myself, of course)! The wax is great for people, like myself, who has sensitive skin and they teach you all you need to know for keep-up.

ELF (above)-$3: I like this because it didn't just lay on my eyebrows, it really blended down in and filled them in well. Gave the illusion that my eyebrows were fuller and matched very well!

Benefit- $30: This one matched pretty well, but I felt like it just stayed on top of my brows, rather than blending and covering the areas I wanted. It's a good product that works, I would just save the money and use a product that does the job (somewhat better) that is less expensive.

Hope this helps! What other beauty products have you found that are cheaper alternatives? Also, what are your favorite E.L.F. products?

February Birchbox

2012-02-16T13:24:00.000-08:00

YAY! My Birchbox arrived! I was so excited to open this and see the products, and I have to say, I was very pleased! If you do not know, Birchbox is a monthly box that is delivered to you free of shipping for only $10 a month, that is filled with samples of products. I am someone who loves to try new products so this was the perfect thing for me! The packaging is exquisite and what you receive is based on a beauty survey you take when you sign up!

Here is the link: https://www.birchbox.com/

So here is my box, which I have to say is great as well for reusing because it is sturdy and a great size to hold small items. Inside the box, pink and purple tissue paper wrapped the items as well as a purple ribbon. This was so impressive to me that they took the time to package it this way and made it feel more special :)

I thought this was so cool, Eye liner stickers. And I have to admit, I have tried so hard to do the cat-eye or winged liner look and have yet to perfect it! I am going out with some girlfriends this Saturday and I cannot wait to try it out!

For the longest time I thought this was nailpolish (lol) but it is actually a lip gloss sample! The picture does not really do it justice- its a hot pink color (sorry). I decided to try this real quick and the color was great- more sheer than what you see- and didn't have that sticky gooey feeling I hate about lip gloss! I may just have to buy this in the full size!

These are double-sided sticky tape in black and nude that you use to avoid a wardrobe malfunction. I can't wait to give these a go!

This is a sample of the perfume, Viva La Juicy by Juicy Couture. I actually own the full size of this perfume already and LOVE it!

Because I didn't want to open this until I thought I would need it, I am still really unsure what it is. I know, like it says, it is a puff that gives off color- for a sunless tan look I guess- but I am still intrigued and curious. I am assuming it is like a bronzer? I guess we will see!

Leave me a comment below if you have any questions about Birchbox, if you got a box this month with different items, or if you have tried any of these!

Quickie Post

2012-02-15T15:10:00.003-08:00

Just a quick post on looks from the past week or two that I love. Most of these were taken at NY Fashion Week. Enjoy! Comment and let me know what looks you loved!

Jenna Dewan-Tatum and Kristin Cavallari- loving these colors for spring!

She made a double appearance in my blog! The girl has great style though!

Miranda Kerr- gorgeous as always! I am dying to wear a similar look this Spring!

Lover her- flawless and love this look! (Rachel Mcadams)

Sophia Bush looks fun and chic! She is gorgeous and I love when she wears jackets to events because she always pulls them off and is different!

Sorry Kacie (my roommate who loathes Vannessa Hudgens), but I actually liked this look. It's not something I would typically like, but I think the whole package looks good from hair, makeup, to outfit.

What do you guys think?

Grammys Fashion

2012-02-14T15:27:00.000-08:00

Overall, I thought the Grammy's fashion was what I was hoping to see- risks! I have to say that I was surprised by all of the long dresses this year! When I think of Grammy's fashion, I think of short dresses, sparkle, leather, spikes, and craziness...this year we got long dresses, sparkle, lace, and guns? Anyways, below are just some of the few that stood out to me, the good, the bad, and everything in between. Leave a comment below to let me know what your thoughts were!

There is nothing Carrie Underwood could wear that would look bad! She has amazing legs but decided to cover them and show off her back (not pictured obviously, but was gorgeous!)

I'm not a Paris Hilton fan, but I had to admit, she looked good! I loved this dress with the gold belt.

I thought Kelly Rowland looked amazing! Such a pretty dress and so flattering on her, and I loved her hair like that!

Not gonna lie, Rihanna looks good here! Not digging the hair- mainly due to her awful roots- but I thought this dress was very va-va-vooooom on her.

Jessie J really pulled off this sparkly dress. I thought it was so appropriate for the Grammys, but I didn't love the hair- especially on camera to the side.

Ahhh Kate Beckinsale- so refreshing, right? She is stunning...'nuff said.

This was probably one of my favorites of the night- and picked by a MAN (Ryan Seacrest chose this dress for her, she said). The whole look is almost simple, but fun and chic.

Putting aside my personal frustrations with Taylor Swift, I am on the defense with this look. I love the way it looked on the runway, but I just don't care for it on her and with her hair like that. It's a gorgeous dress, but I would have rather liked to see her in something fun and flirty.

I thought this was very figure-flattering for Adele, and of course the sparkle is pretty, but that's really all I have to say about it. Kind of ho-hum, but her makeup looked beautiful and she carries herself very well in it!

I loved Ellie Saab's SS 2012 collection that included this dress, especially the green, but I wasn't a huge fan of this look. I do love the risk part of it and that's pretty much it. I mean, it is Katy Perry...

I just can't...I can't

Love the color...HATE the entire thing. If you are going to show your underwear and you have a body like hers, why would you wear high-waisted underwear?

So what did you guys think? Agree/Disagree? The Grammy's are just a fun event and although I did not like Fergie's and Katy's dresses, among others, I do love that they took a risk, because this is the event to do it!

Pale is IN!

2012-02-13T18:21:00.001-08:00

Pale is IN! by gthursto featuring floral jeans

Favorites of the Week 2!

2012-02-11T15:03:00.000-08:00

So as I did this weeks favorites, I realized its going to be really hard to have that many favorites every week- especially since I am on a graduate student loan budget :/, with that said, I am going to turn it into monthly favorites (next one will be for march). This week has been a stressful week in school but I have managed to survive! Hope you guys enjoy this post, and as always, post your favorites or let me know what you think!

I found this picture via pinterest and just FELL IN LOVE! I love this color and the pleats! Such a cute look for this Spring/Summer! I am really into neons/bright colors right now!

I have never found a foundation that I loved until now...I had used bare minerals for a long time, then tried Neutrogena Healthy Skin and sampled Chanel's foundation, but nothing compares to this! It is full coverage and it does not take much at all! My skin looked so so so good and I have a lot of scars/red pigmentation. It really does make my skin look smooth/silk-like. Cons: $43 :( BUT- it is going to last a long time and I have never loved my skin more! (Laura Mercier- Silk Creme Foundation)

I am new to Paint Pots and actually tried these before MAC's. My favorite is the bronze- I wear it about every day to class and they last all day without creases! The colors are really pigmented and gorgeous! You do not need primer for these and you can use the white one as a highlighter for your brow bone and inner corners! (Maybelline Color Tattoo)

The stress of this week has also brought on many breakouts for me as well and I heard about this little concealer stick by Maybelline (Dream Lumi Touch Highlighting Concealer) on a beauty vlog. I didn't really have a good concealer so I decided to try it and LOVED it! It is a little brush at one end, and on the other end you twist for liquid concealer to come out of the brush. It really covered blemishes well and I also used it under my eyes which brightened my face.

I was having a really bad craving this last week but I decided to try this mango pineapple smoothie at Mcdonalds. I am definitely not a Mcdonalds fan, but I saw this on a sign and was intrigued. It had the best flavor and tasted like something you would get at a Jamba Juice type of place. I do feel like it may be loaded with sugar though, but it was better than what I was about to go for :)

I picked up this candle at target because the label caught my eye, but the smell...OH MY GOODNESS! I carried it around with me through the entire store smelling it every other step! Its a little bit floral, but smells like a perfume that I have smelled (can't think of the name though). It is pretty large and only $12!

I decided to paint my nails this neutral color I got as a Christmas gift and really liked it! It is Sephora by OPI (vernes a angles). The ring is from Forever 21.

P.S.- For my next post I AM TOO EXCITED! It will be on the Grammy's fashion! This is my favorite awards show and favorite fashion because I really think artists take more risks and you see some of the craziest outfits, but also the most beautiful! Hope you guys are as excited as me!

Valentines Day!

2012-02-07T16:44:00.000-08:00

This year I will be spending this Valentine's Day with girlfriends and I have not really been one to be bitter when not having a true Valentine. I find it as a day of love for everyone! Below are some favorite dresses/looks/and random things I love for this years Valentines Day!

I love the bun and makeup here with this cute little dress by French Connection via asos.com. Very feminine and pretty!

http://www.asos.com/au/French-Connection/French-Connection-Dress-With-Embroidery-And-Belt/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=1961053&cid=2623&sh=0&pge=3&pgesize=20&sort=-1&clr=Rich+red&r=2

Kate Beckinsale would be any makeup artist's dream to work with I'm sure. She is absolutely FLAWLESS! I love her makeup here and then I love this little BCBG dress with it for a Vday date!

http://www.asos.com/au/French-Connection/French-Connection-Dress-With-Embroidery-And-Belt/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=1961053&cid=2623&sh=0&pge=3&pgesize=20&sort=-1&clr=Rich+red&r=2

What's Valentines Day without chocolate? My girlfriends and I have done a fondue before that was TO DIE FOR! We melted dark chocolate and served it with strawberries, bananas, pound cake, marshmellows, brownie bites, and pretzels! Fondue sets can be pretty cheap too- I think ours was a Valentines special at Target that you light a candle underneath.

I love these little Sally Hansen nail strips- Valentines limited edition. I have used a leopard set in the past and they went on so easily and lasted quit awhile! I just bought the hearts and am dying to put them on!

This is my favorite perfume at the moment! It is Flower Bomb by Viktor & Rolf and smells sooo good- floral and sexy!

This jumper was made famous by Jlo and Taylor Swift. It is by Wildfox and I think it is so cute! I don't own one but am dying to find one- they are really hard to find because they get sold out a lot!

And for my favorite Valentine's Day tradition...."He's Just Not That Into You"! I love this movie and the fact there are so many hot men!

Hope you guys have a great Valentines Day! Leave a comment below some of your Valentine's Day favorite, traditions you do, and what you will be doing this year! <3

Favorites of the Week!

2012-02-04T11:37:00.000-08:00

I haven't done a weekly favorites, but I think this is something new I am going to try-pending how my school schedule is that week (don't count on it during finals :)). I am going to include favorite looks, makeup, products, accessories, and maybe food, shows...who knows! I would have to admit, I am someone who likes to try a bunch of different things because my interests change all the time! Hope you enjoy and please leave a comment on your favorite things!

I loved this dress (Andrew Gn) Rachel Mcadams wore out in NYC for press for "The Vow".

I am all about mixing prints this season- I have a leopard belt just like that and I cannot wait to pair it with florals! (found via pinterest)

I love this yellow blazer!

Such a cute look (found via pinterest) and we could totally be friends since she likes Starbucks ;)

Found this picture/outfit: http://what-do-i-wear.tumblr.com/post/16428489262 I just love this bc, again, the mixing of patters and the layering of arm candy!

Now, for products:

I have to admit....this is the UGLIEST casing I have ever used, but I LOVE this mascara- and I have used most drugstore mascaras, Bad Gal and Bare Escentuals to name a few and I feel like this gave me a lot of volume and was not clumpy at all! I definitely recommend this mascara to anyone. Plus, if you are into being organic, this has no parabens :) The brand is Physicians Formula!

I love this MAC line (mineralize)- I have the blush on the far left and the eye shadow (far, bottom right-Summer Haze). These are shimmery and just so beautiful on!

This is my favorite nail color of the week. I know, I know, it is still winter and we are supposed to wear dark colors, but with this crazy weather I just had to! This is Wet n Wild's newest line and this color is "Refresh-A-Mint". I loved this nail polish, not only for the color, but it went on SO smoothly and I only needed 1 coat!

Now for food:

So I am a chocolate girl and these totally help my cravings! Heat them in the microwave and they taste like a warm brownie (no joke!) and are only 100 calories! They are also a good size and packed with nutrients, not to mention whole grain!

So, I am trying to be healthier and tone up since I am in a wedding in 4 months and I found this recipe for this smoothie on LaurenConrad.com. It is DELICIOUS and is SO healthy! Now, before I tell you what is in it, do not be fooled by the color. All you taste is the fruit and I felt like it gave me so much energy! I am drinking one every morning and feel so much better throughout the day! Okay, so now for what's in it:

1 banana

1/2cup of frozen mango

1/2cup of frozen peaches

1 handful of raw spinach

ice if need be

enough water to blend

(for 1 serving)

Favorite Song:

So, if you love E! you may have heard this for the Khloe and Lamar/ Ice Loves Coco promo and I was curious about it so I googled it and it is Chris Mann, "L.O.V.E.". I have never heard of him before but I am OBSESSED with this song (plus Khloe and Lamar just looked so cute dancing to it!)

Hope you guys like it as much as me :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htFRYVeKOMc

Also, I want to share with you my favorite YouTube beauty gurus- I blame them on my frequent CVS/Sephora trips:

http://www.youtube.com/user/AllThatGlitters21
http://www.youtube.com/user/missglamorazzi
http://www.youtube.com/amarixe

What are your favorites? Please leave a comment, I'd love to know!

SAG Awards: Best/Worst/Okay/Eh/Over it!

2012-02-02T07:07:00.000-08:00

So of course I watched the SAG Awards and here are my thoughts: I was surprised with the amount of black! I was hoping for more color and daring choices, instead I felt too many were blah or I've seen it before! Below are the dresses I want to discuss, including my thoughts on the outfit and who I thought was the best and worst.

So Ashlee Simpson is not my best dressed, but I would say this is the best dressed I have seen her! I loved her hair like that! (Okay)

We are all aware cutouts are big right now- we got that from Rooney Mara- but I just did not like the hair! Makeup is pretty and her body is AMAZING but the hair was a bit too high for me. (Eh)

I know most will disagree with me but I DID NOT like this dress! The material looks like a trashbag, her hair and makeup was just okay, and I felt like she looks miserable! A big part of watching the awards is how someone carries themselves and she just looks cold (not temp. wise) and needs a burger! Not to mention...BLACK- too safe! (Worst)

So Stacy is one lucky gal, but I also feel like she is playing it safe. The red dress for the Emmys and now this. Yes, I do like it- I think she looks glam and beautiful, I was just hoping for more! (Okay)

Ahhhhh! So refreshing to see this color! I loved the braid in her hair and this dress! I thought it was age-appropriate and just beautiful! (Best)

COLOR! Green is one of my favorite colors and I thought this color looked so good on her! On TV she was carrying herself very awkwardly, but I thought she looked gorgeous! (Best)

Well....I just don't know what to think about this one. I feel like we have seen this gown so much in so many colors and I HATE the braid in her hair! Diana Agron's is the right size- hers just looks so fake! Definitely NOT a best dressed for me, but not a worst. (Eh)

I thought this hair color for Kristin Wig is magnificent! her makeup is so pretty too- her eyes POP out! The thing about this dress is that I just wish the choker was somehow attached to her dress at the neck. For me, that would have made a HUGE difference! (Okay)

So, I don't know if my feelings of her Emmy dress are just carrying over but I HATED this! She is trying WAY too hard (and I promise I think she is great on Glee and love her otherwise). Her Emmy dress was way too sexy and I feel like she is trying to do that here as well- and it may also have to do with the faces she makes. I just wasn't a fan. (Over it!)

I loved this look for Michelle Williams! I thought it was so different and that is what I like to see on the carpet. The color, lace, and hem of the dress were very classy and sophisticated. (Best)

Okay, okay, okay...so I know this is black, but I loved it! I should have posted a picture of the back too- was covered in a black lace. I thought this dress along with her hair color was glamorous and definitely made her look like a star! (Best)

What can I say...of course I loved this dress! (Best)

Another Glee got it right! I loved this look on Naya Rivera. She looks beautiful and again, age-appropriate. (Best)

This is another that I would just have to say I am over. I know, again, people will disagree from me, but when I saw her I was just like OF COURSE she is wearing that. Many of her dresses are solid-colored, a lot (not all I know) but a lot are strapless, simple, and curve hugging- but if I had that body I would probably do it too. I was just hoping for something different from her, but I do have to give her props for at least doing color. (Over it)

So, part of me liked this but most of me didn't. I like that she took a risk, I do, but...I just don't like that pattern- looks like an old-lady bathing suit! Maybe I would think differently if it wasn't the red carpet (or maybe not), but I do give her props for standing out! (Eh)

Beautiful! Gorgeous! Glam! I thought she looked great! (Best)

Ugh! I hate that Rachel Zoe loved this so much- because normally I agree with her and of course love/respect her so much but this was a major NO for me. I felt like the top/cape thing was meshy-looking and it looked like a wife-beater (type of tank top for those who are unaware with that terminology) underneath! (Worst) I do think Zoe Saldana is GORGEOUS though!

LOVE LOVE LOVE! When we first saw this (up close), I though, oh that's nice, but then when the "glam cam" panned down I was like WOW! I love that she took such a risk wearing a jumper! (Best!)

No, no, no, nooooo! What was she thinking? Where is her stylist? This is SO not appropriate for the Red Carpet! (WORST!)

So obviously these are my opinions...now, I want to hear what you guys think! Please leave a comment and I would love to hear who you thought got it right and who you just did not like!

Laguna Beach No More

2012-01-30T19:58:00.000-08:00

Ahhh Laguna Beach...reminded me of my high school experience- YEAH RIGHT! But who can forget Kristin's infamous "Stepheeeeen" or the LC/Stephen/Kristin drama? I would consider my age group to be in the "Laguna Era" which is why I had to dedicate a blog to them. Remember Kristin's choker? Yeah, pretty sure I went out and bought a few and wore them every day because of her Ha!

Or how "LC" wore sunglasses on her head every day? Pretty sure I did that as well...

Well below are some of my favorite, more recent pics of how their style has changed or improved. Frankly, engagement/pregnancy is doing some good for Kristin! Whether you were TEAM KRISTIN or TEAM LC, you can't hate on either of them for their style!

One of my favorite looks!

Great Arm Candy (her man) Always Helps

Love the nude/classy look

Hi-Low skirts are huge this Spring season (2012)

Such a classy look!

Bye skinnies! Flare are IN!

Neon will also be a big hit this Spring!

and for those of you who are TEAM LC (Not that it is even relevant anymore):

High waisted shorts

Lauren Loves her Blazers!

Cobalt blue was my favorite this past season

Keepin with the Nude and Classy as well

Im sure you saw this all over pinterest as well, I know I did!

Cute little skirt and of course, a blazer!

Flirty little top paired with some feminine shorts to flaunt those legs!

Love this look!

Okay, okay, so the whole Laguna Beach drama is over, but whose style do you prefer? These two are always in some competition whether they have put themselves in it or not! But like I said, you can't hate on either of them for their style!

HOT MAMA!

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Jessica Alba not only lost all of her baby weight, but she is dressing the part of a HOT MAMA! I love her style- layering, color, scarfs, jackets, etc... She is now styled by the ever-so-fabulous Brad Goreski! Anyways, below are a few of her most recent looks, which I LOVE!

Green Blazer and Flares

Simple Plaid Button Down and Some Cute Arm Candy (Honor)

Long Boyfriend Teal Blazer and Hot Orange Top

Mixing Patterns with a Chunky Scarf

I DIE for this look

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As you can see from every post of mine, I love Kourtney Kardashian's style. The look below is one of my favorites because its classy and (looks) comfortable. I totally agree with the rule that if you are going to show legs, cover chest and vice versa. I also LOVE chiffon and with the red lipstick and updo, she pulls off the perfect look! Finally, I love the fact that she is wearing a dress from Heartloom (the Sophia Dress) that is only $195. That is another reason why I love her so much- she does have some pricey pieces for us to "ooooh" and "aaaah" over, but she also wears affordable clothing too, such as H&M, that we can go out and find. Yes, I know I have said "love" 4 times already, but she really has become a fashion icon, at least for me, and is the most stylish sister because she takes risks. Even when she was pregnant (and I am sure will through this pregnancy) never disappoint with her fashion....Maybe I will do my favorite 2011 looks of the year from Kourtney for my next blog...hmmmm...

A Pop of Color

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This is one trend that I really love right now- adding a pop of color to an outfit. In the winter I tend to dress in a lot of black (my mother calls me her little goth girl) but only because its easier to find, hides the winter pounds, and always looks good! But this season I have either added my cobalt skinnies, a bright colored bag, bright colored flats, or a colored scarf the add to my outfit. Also, because of my recent thrift finds, I have a blazer in almost every color which looks awesome with something plain like a black dress, tights, and boots. Below are some of my favorite celeb looks of this trend:

Brooklyn Decker in Jimmy Choo yellow heels

Jennifer Aniston (who like me) wears a lot of black but adds a pretty blue/purple scarf

Whitney Port in her red flats

Giuliana Rancic in a neon blazer

Jessica Biel with a cobalt bag

Kourtney Kardashian in a cobalt blazer (we both share the love of cobalt this season)

Rachel Bilson in a green top (loving the printed pants)

Sophia Vergara with a red clutch

Victoria Beckham in purple skinnies

Khloe (with Kourtney) with a touch of a jewel toned ribbon...LOVE this hat!

Pictures Say a 1000 Words

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courtesy of the coveteur

Kristin Cavallari + sparkly mini = perfection!

Nicole Richie really does have the coolest style ever

Chicago Street Style

Elie Saab SS 2012 love cobalt blue

Elie Saab SS2012- how did he know my favorite color is emerald green? :)

The Glamourai

November Looksies

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I have finally been able to catch up on some of my favorite blogs recently and other fashion sites, one of my favorite things to do, and decided to post some of my favorite looks! Enjoy!

http://beauty-crush.blogspot.com/

http://www.wheredidugetthat.com/

I could never pull this off but I love how bold she is!

fun SS blazers!

Elizabeth Olsen

http://galmeetsglam.blogspot.com/

Kourtney Kardashian

Miranda Kerr

Nikki Reed in Michael Kors SS

Inspiration Pics

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These are just some random pictures I have found on various blogger sites and other sites that I found inspirational or just loved! Enjoy!

The following few pictures are my favorite blogger's, Dulce (Dulcecandy.com), closet/office:

Khloe Kardashian's Closet:

Zarna from zarnasrunway.com

Christian Siriano's SS 2012 line

Dulce!

Blouse It Up

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This is the first season I have fallen in love with this staple piece. I feel that every girl should have some sort of button-down, silky blouse. It is a classic top that you can dress it up or dress down but stay looking chic. As all my friends know, I am obsessed with cobalt blue and leopard so guess what.....I have one in each (and emerald green, army green, black... ok i have a problem). They are flowy, light, and if fitted correctly, can be very flattering! Below are a few recent celeb looks that I love for this fall:

Here Katie Holmes is pretty and casual pairing her white blouse with a fall-perfect color skirt from, get this, H&M!

Lauren Conrad pairs an army green blouse with some high-waisted black shorts and pumps.

This is my favorite blogger, Dulce (Dulcecandy.com). Love the colors she put together here.

Zoe Saldana, already so beautiful, looks so stylish and looks great in this color!

Kristin Cavallari, Katie Holmes, Khloe Kardashian

Kourtney Kardashian in a classic white blouse with a high-waited long skirt.

Kourtney (again) in a Dash blouse. This is on my Christmas wish list :)

Olivia Palermo in a beautiful bow blouse, very trendy this season.

Perfect Summer/Spring Look

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Perfect Summer/Spring Look by gthursto featuring jimmy choo heels