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Miami Metropolitan International Fashion Week: Yvette Elfawal

2013-04-29T10:30:00.000-04:00

I was lucky enough to attend Metropolitan International Fashion Week in Miami this past Friday. My best friend/roommate, Maria, was a model walking in Yvette Elfawal's show, so my other best friend/roommate, Christie, and I went down to Miami to watch and support Maria.

Yvette Elfawal has also shown her most recent collection (Fall/Winter 2013) at New York Fashion Week in February. Yvette uses a lot of detailing with rope around the bodice of her pieces. It looks both unique and sophisticated. But my absolute favorite pieces were the long gowns with feathered fabric. From a distance, the texture looks just like feathers, but once you get closer, you can see the small pieces of fabric that make the bottom look flowy and feather-light.

The other designers who were also showing on Friday night were: Dancing Dolls, Kirsten Regalado Gowns, Agragrami Fashion House, and Beautiful People Couture. Although they were all amazing designers, Yvette was my favorite of the night.

Here are some photos (taken with my iPhone) from Friday night. Sorry for the horrible quality!

My outfit for the fashion show:

Blue Dress - Fashion Star from H&M

Black Wedges - Target

Pink Floral Statement Necklace - Ebay

After the show. These were my two favorite looks, but I would die to have the light pink gown.

My best friend, Maria, who was walking in the runway show.

All of the models before the show (Yvette in front with the green maxi)

The three of us (me, Maria, Christie) after the show.

Here are some higher resolution photos of her collection. (Photo Credit)

And of course, I had to be a tourist and visit the Dash store on Saturday morning before we left.

Have you ever been to the Metropolitan International Fashion Week? What do you think of Yvette's designs?

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Fashion from Coachella 2013: Weekend #2

2013-04-25T10:15:00.000-04:00

Coachella 2013 has officially ended. This past weekend was the second weekend of the two weekend event. There weren't as many celebrity attendees as the first weekend (check out that post here), but Ashley Benson, Jessica Alba, and Mischa Barton all made an appearance. Paris Hilton attended both weekends with her boyfriend, River Viperii.

Ashley Benson & Troian Bellisario, Jessica Alba, Mischa Barton, Paris Hilton (and boyfriend)

Here are some non-celeb looks that I loved from Coachella. If I ever got the chace to go, I would wear something girly and floral like the above looks. I'm not really into the edgy side of the Coachella looks as much as I am these boho chic looks.

And I couldn't help but laugh at this video from Jimmy Kimmel where they interviewed festival-goers and asked if them like "insert made up band name here." All of them acted like they knew exactly who that band was...even though they don't even exist.

What would you wear to Coachella? What was your favorite look from this week?

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2013-04-23T09:00:00.000-04:00

I'm excited to officially announce that I will now be accepting advertisers and/or sponsors on my page! I have four different price points and locations that you can choose from depending on your budget, and best of all, they start at only $4! I'm interested in pairing up with a vast array of businesses and blogs, whether you have a fashion webiste, a cooking website, an Etsy shop, and much much more.

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Looks from Coachella 2013: Weekend 1

2013-04-17T10:42:00.000-04:00

Coachella is not only known for it's great music variety and fun music festival experience, but also for it's fashion! It's even been referred to as our generation's version of Woodstock. This year is the 14th Coachella and the festival is held in Palm Springs, California, and similar to last year, Coachella is being held on two separate weekends, but with identical performances. The first weekend took place this past weekend (April 12-15) and included artists like Tegan & Sara, Band of Horses, Of Monsters and Men, Red Hot Chili Peppers, La Roux, Pretty Lights, the Lumineers, and many, many more! The same artists will also perform this coming weekend, April 19-21, but the fashion and audience will surely be different!

Celebrities are usually spotted at Coachella and plenty of trendsetters too. Plenty of hipster-like fashion can be found including high-waisted shorts, lace, fringe, flowery headbands, boots, and indie inspired looks. Most seems to channel their inner flower child for this music festival. Check out some celebrities that showed off their fashion at last weekends event.

My favorite looks were from Kate Bosworth and Alessandra Ambrosio (pictured below), but I also really loved Paris Hilton's bright blue maxi dress with a matching flower headband.

Kate Bosworth (first two), and Alessandra Ambrosio (second two).

Kate is a frequent festival-goer and ELLE magazine interviewed her about her music festival experiences. Check out what she said was her go to festival outfit below. Click here to see the full interview.

ELLE: What is your go to festival outfit?

Kate Bosworth: Well, I suppose it depends on the festival. For Coachella, it is obviously usually pretty warm, although last year was a bit of a freak rainstorm, so I had to borrow Michael's army jacket unexpectedly.

But usually it is pretty warm, and then it gets a bit cooler at night, so usually having some kind of layering option stuck in your bag is a good idea. And comfortable footwear. After walking around at a festival all day, I've ended up wrapping my feet in tape because they just got so beat up.

Paris Hilton (first two photos), Whitney Port, Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson

Hilary Duff, Emma Roberts, Vanessa Hudgens, Julianne Hough

Katy Perry (first two photos), Diane Kruger, Carmen Electra

Who were your favorite looks from Coachella? What would you wear if you were to go to the festival?

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Best and Worst Dressed from MTV Movie Awards 2013

2013-04-15T10:00:00.000-04:00

You never quite know what you're going to get when looking at the red carpet looks at the MTV Movie Awards. Some dress formal, while others play it much more casual. And obviously, there are a few who think they are daring enough to wear something completely off the chart (these usually end up on my - and most people's - worst dressed lists). But some of my notorious worst dressed celebrities made their way onto the best dressed list this year. Take a look at who ended up where!

Best

Nicole 'Snooki' Polizzi - I'm not usually a fan of Snooki's red carpet looks, but she looked amazing last night at the awards show. Although I wish that she toned down the hair a bit by maybe pulling it back or taking out the extensions, her new body and that amazing dress make her look like a completely different person!

Selena Gomez - Lately, Selena Gomez seems like she can do no wrong. With the recent release of her movie, Spring Breakers, she as been showing everyone up on the red carpet and last night was no different. She looked great in a gold Julien Macdonald embellished mini, although again, I would have toned down the hair a bit.

Holland Roden - Teen Wolf star, Holland Roden made her mark on the red carpet when she wore this fun black Donna Karen dress. I love that the dress is youthful, but still a bit sophisticated. The sheer panels at the bottom add a little twist and the plunging neckline isn't distracting or overly revealing for her body.

Kylie Jenner - My favorite look of the night by far was Kylie Jenner. Even though she's the youngest of the Kardashian-Jenner family at only 15 years old, she did not disappoint on the red carpet. I loved her white crop top and pencil skirt. Everything about this from her hair, to her shoes, to her gold chain necklace screamed perfection.

Worst

Ke$ha - Of course, we have to expect that Ke$ha is going to show up in something ridiculous. Even though this isn't one of her most outrageous looks, it was still bad enough to land her on the worst dressed list yet again. All of the different pieces just didn't work well together and the fact that you could see her underwear through her lacy pants didn't help either.

Quevenzhane Wallis - I'm not trying to pick on her because she's young, but I just hate this outfit. Of course she should have fun and dress in a youthful style, especially conisdering she's only nine years old, but I feel like she would look so much better in a fun, poofy mini dress or something a bit more formal. This looks more like an outfit that she would wear to the mall rather than a red carpet. All the purple is a little overkill and I'm sorry, but I really hate those dog purses that she always wears.

Chloe Grace Moretz - I usually love Chloe's style on the red carpet, but I just can't be on her side with this head-to-toe denim look. She wore a Louis Vuitton jumper over top a Topshop button-up denim shirt, but for me, it's just too much denim. It looks outdated and old and it just doesn't seem to be her style.

Hanna Mae Lee - I just don't understand this at all. Hanna Mae Lee showed up to the red carpet with a hat that has a giant cigarette butt on top. Her dress wasn't so bad, but obviously the hat was what landed her on this list. Maybe she's crying out for attention or hoping that she can make a statement like Lady Gaga, but whatever her reasons, I would advise her to never try that again.

Who were your favorites and least favorites from the red carpet? What did you think about Hanna's cigarette hat?

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Friday Favorites: Printed Shorts

2013-04-12T12:04:00.000-04:00

Summer is right around the corner and for most of us here in Florida, the warm weather is already here and isn't going anywhere for a while - there's a high of 88 degrees here today! And I'm definitely not complaining. I'm a true Florida girl and will take the warm over the cold any day! With the warm weather back, my wardrobe mainly consists of sundresses and short shorts. I'm a huge fan of fun shorts because you can pair them with a plain top or you can be daring and pair printed shorts with a printed top. Whatever combination you choose, a fun pair of printed shorts is essential in everyone's wardrobe.

JCP Printed Shorts in Botanical Print - $15

Lilly Pulitzer Callahan Short in Orchid Pink Mini Coral Cocktail - $64

J. Crew 3" Chino Short in Herringbone Stripe - $54.50

Tory Burch 'Gabriel' Print Shorts - $175.00

Forever 21 Vertical Striped Shorts - $17.80

Here are a few pairs that I already have in my wardrobe!

Forever 21 Essential Watercolor Shorts - $15.80

Francesca's Lanai Floral Shorts - $34.00

Are you loving printed shorts? Where are your favorite shorts from?

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WWIB? Chime In On These Fashion Faceoffs!

2013-04-10T11:13:00.000-04:00

Celebrities are bound to wind up in the same outfits sometimes, but the question is, Who Wore It Best?

First, we have both Lauren Conrad and Kelly Osbourne in a Camilla and Marc black jumpsuit. These two looks are completely different! Lauren's look is very sweet and playful, while Kelly's is much more edgy and daring. I personally like Lauren's look better. What do you think?

Next, we have Twilight actress Ashley Greene and reality star Khloe Kardashian in an Antonio Berardi white dress. Ashley kept the tight fitting dress long and sophisticated, while Khloe shortened it for the Kid's Choice Awards. I think that both of the styles fit the girl's personality, and both of the complete looks look great! But in comparison. I love this dress on Khloe more because her curves add a little to the dress.

Last, we have Emmy Rossum and Hilary Swank both wearing a black Gerard Deral peacoat. I love this military-inspired coat, but as an overall look, I have to give it to Hilary. I like that the coat covers her entire outfit underneath and that the complete look is black.

Who do you think wore it best? Do you agree with my choices?

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Friday Favorites: 04/05/2013

2013-04-05T10:45:00.002-04:00

Happy Friday everyone! The weather is rainy and dreary here in Florida, so I'm glad I don't have too much on my schedule for today. Here's some of my favorite things from the week!

- Victoria Justice in Prabal Gurung for Target long sleeve tee for an Extra interview.

- Khloe Kardashian in electric blue leather pants at the McDonald's Premium McWrap Launch Party.

- Real Housewife of Beverly Hills' Brandi Glanville wore this low-cut lace dress at the Bravo Upfronts Party last night. I would have really loved this if it was just a bit more conservative on the top.

Beyonce posted this photo on her instagram and it's rumored to be a sketch of one of her costumes for her upcoming tour. I think it's amazing, and let's be honest, anything that Beyonce wears has to be fierce.

Zac Posen designed this stunning gold dress for none other than...Magnum Gold ice cream? That's right, this $1.5 million sequin gown was made for the launch of Magnum's new ice cream. "Creating my first-ever 24 carat gold dress was truly a priceless experience," said Posen.

This past Sunday was Easter and I spent most of my day making these fun and festive desserts! I got all three of the ideas from Pinterest of course. The first is a Peeps bouquet. It wasn't too hard to make, you just need a few Styrofoam balls, a flower pot, toothpicks, and of course, Peeps! I'm not even a Peeps fan myself, but I made it for my family. Next are decadent cupcakes in the form of chicks and bunnies!

And finally, today is the official launch of Derek Lam's collection for Kohl's! Click here to check out my previous post about his new collection!

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Add a Splash of Neon This Spring!

2013-04-02T11:51:00.000-04:00

Neon was a huge trend last year and it continues to flourish this spring! If you're a bit nervous to incorporate these bright, neon hues, no fear, adding just a pop of neon is here (okay, that was really cheesy). The easiest way to add a splash of neon to your wardrobe is to start with accessories. Jewelry, handbags and shoes are all great items to have that can add an unexpected bright pop to any outfit.

Don't shy away from trying out this trend for yourself. I promise, it's not as scary as it seems! You can start with accessories and then maybe even work your way up to a fun, spring neon dress! Check out some of my favorites that I found below!

Furla Candy Bauletto Gomma Satchel - $228.00

The Accessories Boutique Pop Art Clutch in Neon Pink - $42.00

Mod Cloth Upwardly Mobile Satchel in Neon Green - $154.99

Marc by Marc Jacobs Neon Yellow Mini Drawstring Bag - $195.00

GUESS by Marciano Clara Necklace - $68.00

Blu Bijoux Neon Faux Druzy Teardrop Cascade Earrings - $16.50

La Mer Bali Studs Neon Pink Watch - $119.00

J. Crew Neon Rose Crystal Necklace - $128.00

Enzo Angiolini T Strap Platform Wedge Sandals - $130.00

Jack Rogers Thong Sandals in Neon - $148.00

Rebecca Minkoff Bettina Neon Flat Sandals - $132.00

DV by Dolce Vita Tremor Sandal - $78.95

I have these wedges pictured above from Charlotte Russe in both the neon yellow and neon pink. They're perfect for Spring and really add a pop of color to any outfit!

Do you incorporate neon into your spring wardrobe? What are your favorite neon accessories?

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Celebrities are Loving: Bright Yellow Dresses

2013-03-27T10:31:00.001-04:00

Spring is finally here and which means warmer weather, Easter, and fun colors like pastels and brights! Lately, celebrities have been loving bright yellow dresses. Yellow dresses really make you look girly yet simple. The color also looks great on almost every skintone! Vanessa Hudgens, Emmy Rossum, and Lauren Conrad are loving this trend, are you?

Vanessa Hudgens in Alice + Olivia at the Jay Leno Show

Emmy Rossum in Dior Haute Couture at Dior Hollywood Glamour Dinner

Lauren Conrad in Skaist Taylor at Cotton's 24 Hour Runway Show

Charlotte Russe Sweetheart Lace A-Line Dress - $32.99

ASOS Textured Skater Dress with Cutouts - $58.19

Trina Turk 'Sculptor' Boatneck Shift Dress - $288.00

ASOS Mini Skater Dress with Sweetheart Neck - $34.91

Do you have a bright yellow dress? What is your favorite color to wear in the Spring?

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New Collection: Derek Lam for Kohl's

2013-03-25T10:46:00.000-04:00

I'm in love with Kohl's already, but now that they're introducing yet another designer collaboration, I love them even more. Derek Lam's newest collection is ready to hit Kohl's stores on April 5. This collection will be very affordable, with prices ranging from $38-$88. The design palette contains mostly neutrals, blues and greens with both prints and solids and was inspired by Brazil.

Celebrities have already gotten their hands on Lam's new collection. Blake Lively wore Lam's striped tunic, while Megan Hilty sported a flowy maxi, and Emmy Rossum rocked his boatneck dress.

Kohl's has already done designer collaborations with Jennifer Lopez, Rock & Republic, and my favorite, Lauren Conrad. I love Kohl's because they ALWAYS have markdowns and they send out discounts almost weekly for around 20% off of your entire purchase. If you haven't checked out Kohl's yet, this is the perfect time to see what they're all about. They also sell home goods, jewelry, makeup, fragrances and much more!

Here are some of my favorite designs for the collection. I love the bright blue and green solids! Also, watch the video below to get a behind the scenes look at the collection and learn about what got Derek Lam inspired for this collection. Check out Derek Lam's full collection and tell me which pieces you'll be getting!

Are you a Derek Lam fan? Have you even shopped at Kohl's before?

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WWIB: RVN Geometric Print Dress

2013-03-22T10:00:00.000-04:00

I'm in love with this fitted RVN Geometric Print Dress right now and apparently so are all the celebrities! Ashley Tisdale wore a black and red version, while Jamie Chung and Cher Lloyd opted for a white and black version. They all looking stunning, but the question is, Who Wore It Best?

Cher Lloyd; Ashley Tisdale; Jamie Chung

Although I think that they all look fabulous in this dress, I think that Jamie Chung pulls it off the best. Although I like the red version on Ashley, the black and white version really pops in the picture, and Jamie's styling was perfect for the dress - simple and effortless.

Do you want this dress for yourself? Intermix offers a white and cobalt blue version (pictured below).

Do you agree with me? Who do you think wore this fitted dress the best?

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Currently Trending: Black and White

2013-03-20T12:29:00.000-04:00

First of all, happy first day of Spring to everyone! Unfortunately, I woke up to the pouring rain this morning in Orlando, so I'm missing the sunshine.

Anyways, a huge trend this year is black and white. There was plenty of black and white looks featured on the runways for Spring 2013 collections and now it seems like everyone is catching onto this "white hot" style. It's such an easy trend to pull off because the colors are so accessible. Checkers, stripes, polka dots, patterns and solids! Whether you're wearing a white t-shirt with black pants, or a fun, patterned dress, it's a look that everyone can pull off!

Check out these runway looks below from these designer's Spring 2013 Ready-to-Wear collections.

Louis Vuitton Spring 2013 RTW

Michael Kors Spring 2013 RTW

Marc Jacobs Spring 2013 RTW

Celebrities love this trend too!

Zooey Deschanel in a striped Kate Spade dress.

Jessica Alba in a black Stella McCartney pant suit.

Nina Dobrev in a Naeem Khan gown.

Olivia Palermo in a (very pale pink) and black Dior dress.

And now, you can pull off this black and white trend with affordable pieces like the ones shown below!

Nordstrom Rack Floral Print Tuxedo Blazer - $49.97

Forever 21 Mixed Stripes Shift Dress - $22.80***

Asos Shift Dress Triangles - $76.30

Express Floral Print Columnist Pant - $48.93***

***I actually just bought these for myself and I love them both!

Do you love the black and white trend? What are your favorite black and white looks?

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Friday Favorites: 03/08/2013

2013-03-08T10:00:00.000-05:00

Lauren Conrad appeared in Miami on Saturday for Cotton's 24 Hour Runway Show. She wore two girly and bright dresses that I loved! The yellow dress is a Skaist Taylor Poplin dress, and the red is Black Halo Eve dress. She's also wearing Aldo wedges in both looks, and as always, her hair and makeup look flawless!

One of my all time favorite designers, Elie Saab, showed off his new Fall 2013 Ready-to-Wear collection on Wednesday in Paris. He's known for his gorgeous and intricate details on evening gowns (like Sandra Bullock wore at the Oscars) and this collection was no different. I would die if I ever had the opportunity to wear one of his designs!

If you haven't heard the goat editions of your favorite pop songs, I strongly advise that you watch the Taylor Swift edition above and then go on YouTube yourself to watch more. I couldn't stop laughing when I saw this (and still can't). You'll never be able to listen to this song the same!

Favorite Quote of the Week: "The worst enemy to creativity is self-doubt." - Sylvia Plath

Finally, congrats to the winner of the Rent the Runway gift card giveaway, Cecille! If you missed out on my very first giveaway, don't worry! I plan to have more in the future, and if you're interested in renting designer dresses, I really suggest that you check out Rent the Runway for yourself.

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GIVEAWAY: Rent the Runway Gift Card!

2013-02-27T06:30:00.000-05:00

I'm hosting my very first giveway raffle! This giveaway is going to be for a gift card to go towards your rental on Rent the Runway! I'm a campus rep for Rent the Runway at my college, and Rent the Runway is such a great resource to have as a college fashionista on a budget. Basically, they offer designer gowns, dresses, and jewelry for up to 90% off the retail price. Usually, when I have formal events, I buy an expensive dress and only wear it once, then it just hangs in my closet collecting dust, but the good thing about Rent the Runway is that you can rent the dress just for your event, and then you just send it back in the mail! It's so simple and so useful for anyone who loves high-end designer gowns.

Some designers include: Herve Leger, Diane von Furstenberg, Badgley Mischka, Tracy Reese, Nicole Miller, Vera Wang, and many, many more!

It's easy to be entered into the raffle too! All you have to do is click the links below and:

- Follow my blog through Google

- Sign up for Rent the Runway (it's free and you can check out all the merch)

- Follow @UCF_RTR on Twitter

- Like Rent the Runway at UCF on Facebook

- Follow @hsquaredfashion on Twitter

Then, once you're done doing the above, just comment this post with your e-mail! If you don't feel comfortable posting your e-mail on my website, then you can personally e-mail it to me at hsquaredfashion@gmail.com and you will still be entered into the raffle. I will be randomly selecting a winner on Friday, March 8th and I'll e-mail whoever wins their discount code!

Here are some of my favorite gowns available on Rent the Runway:

Erin by Erin Fetherston - (Retail $550) RTR Price: $115

Herve Leger - (Retail $1590) RTR Price: $150

Nanette Lapore - (Retail $378) RTR Price: $75

Badgley Mischka - (Retail $850) RTR Price: $125

If you have anymore questions about the raffle or about Rent the Runway in general, please comment below or e-mail me and I'd be more than happy to answer your questions! Good luck to everyone!

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Best & Worst Dressed from The Academy Awards 2013

2013-02-24T23:13:00.002-05:00

The Academy Awards, otherwise known as The Oscars, is probably one of the most talked about awards shows of the season. That being said, the red carpet expectations are very high. At last year's Academy Awards, I was not impressed at all. No one really stood out and Angelina's exposed pale leg stole the show (in a bad way). Click here to see the red carpet flop from last year. I was happy to see that this year was much different. The red carpet was filled with glamorous actresses wearing breathtaking gowns - both good and bad.

Pictured above are some of my favorites from the night. Louise Roe looked exquisite in a beige Monique Lhuillier gown with detailing. The dress looked amazing with her skin tone, although I'm not loving the styling paired with the dress. Next, Sandra Bullock looked elegant and stylish in a black Elie Saab embellished gown. Of course I would love this on her! I knew that Elie Saab would be found somewhere on this red carpet! All eyes were on Jennifer Lawrence in her Dior Haute Couture gown. Although I'm not usually a fan of large ball gowns like this, with her exquiste styling and for an event like The Academy Awards, it's acceptable in my book. Unfortunately, she took a little spill while she was walking up the stairs to accept her award, but she still managed to look glamorous!

Amy Adams looked breathtaking in an Oscar de la Renta light blue gown. Her personality was perfect for this dress and she walked the red carpet with grace and confidence. Naomi Watts sparkled on the red carpet in this Armani Prive gown with an assymettical top. The gown itself is gorgeous, but the unique cut of the top makes it stand out even more. Last, Jessica Chastain looked simple but stunning in an embellished Giorgio Armani gown. Some might say she was playing it safe, but it looked amazing on her, especially with her curled hair and minimal jewelry.

There were a few gowns that I just couldn't decide if I loved or hated. Halle Berry took a major risk in this sparkly striped Versace gown. It doesn't look horrible on her, but I think it would have looked better on someone else. Jennifer Hudson showed off her body in a Roberto Cavalli navy blue gown. Again, it's not horrible, but not great either. Last, Stacy Keibler walked the red carpet by the side of George Clooney in a Naeem Khan gown. I like the look of the gown itself, but I'm not sure about the all black belt and the high neckline. I think that making it a strapless dress and adding a lighter gray belt that blended better with the gown would have moved it up to the best dressed list.

Of course, there have to be some misses on the red carpet. I was upset to see that Anne Hathaway really bombed it at the Academy Awards this year. Her style isn't always my favorite, but this was just intolerable. Her pale pink Prada gown that exposed her nipples was not a good look for her. Helena Bonham Carter has never came close to being on my best dressed list and tonight was no exception. This tiered Vivienne Westwood gown paired with messy hair looked horrible. Finally, Brandi Glanville (from The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills) decided to squeeze herself into this gown which she helped design. Obviously she's showing way too much cleavage here, so maybe she should just stick to reality TV.

Who were your favorites and least favorites from the Academy Awards? Were you shocked when you saw Anne and Brandi's gowns?

And...

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Friday Favorites: 02/22/13

2013-02-22T08:00:00.000-05:00

Selena Gomez has really been killing it at her red carpet events for the upcoming movie Spring Breakers. She looked like perfection in a detailed gold and black Dolce & Gabbana dress at the premiere in Venice, and also looked great in London in a jewel tone, blue embellished Gucci mini. The detailing at the top of the dress made it a little risky, but I think she pulls it off. Taylor Swift (middle) also took a risk for once when she wore a black Elie Saab gown with sheer panels towards the bottom. I'm in love with this dress (and of course it's an Elie Saab, so how could I not), and I think she looks great and exudes confidence.

Mirror nails! I recently saw this trend on Pinterest and found out that Essie has a nail polish that can make your nails look like mirrors! I haven't tried the polish out for myself yet, but it's definitely something a little different that would make your nails stand out.

I actually got this quote from a fortune cookie that I had last week, but I'm in love with it's meaning. I think sometimes we get down on ourselves when we fail, but we have to remember that if we keep on going, in the long run, it will only benefit us.

Last, I wanted to show you all my festive Valentine's Day gifts, treats, and nails. I love baking for my boyfriend because I know that they won't be sitting around my apartment for me to eat a whole batch of brownies, so for Valentine's Day, I made him heart-shaped rice crispie treats and red velvet brownies. Then I made him bacon roses (what guy doesn't love bacon!). And finally, I showed my Valentine's Day spirit by painting my nails red and having a contrasting nail with sparkly gold and a red heart. See all of my pictures on my instagram by clicking here!

What were your favorites from this week? Have you tried mirror nails before?

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New York Fashion Week: Best of the Best

2013-02-18T08:00:00.000-05:00

New York Fashion Week is officially over, and there were a few looks in some of the collections that really stood out to me. Oscar de la Renta, Jenny Packham, Diane von Furstenberg, and Kate Spade New York all made me look twice - in a good way!

Let's start with the gorgeous gowns from Oscar de la Renta and Jenny Packham. The bright gowns seen above are by Oscar de la Renta, and the fitted, silhouette-skimming gowns below are by Jenny Packham. I loved the bright cobalt blue/purple and fuchsia that were chosen for the large ball-gown styled looks. Of course, I don't really have anywhere that I would wear the three gowns above, but I would love them 10x more if they were made into mini dresses that were more fitted. I know that's not his style at all, but I'm obsessed with the colors and small details.

On the other hand, I can definitely see Jenny Packham's dresses being worn on the red carpet by celebrities in the short future. My favorite is the strapless red hot gown that's shown first. It's elegant and hugs the model's body in all the right areas, but I can also see a celebrity wearing the navy blue, flowy gown pictured next because of the simple yet classy and glamorous look.

I found more day-to-day looks in Diane von Furstenberg and Kate Spade's collections. I've always been a fan of DVF, so it was no surprise that I loved her collection yet again. Again, I loved the bright colors that just popped off the runway. It's obvious that cobalt blue and fuchsia are going to be huge colors for fall - which happen to be my two favorite colors to wear already! Check out DVF's collection below.

The easiest way to describe Kate Spade New York's most recent collection is "uptown chic." The models all look like a mix of both vintage and modern style. The prints are bold, but very easy to work with and incorporate into your already-established wardrobe. And adding tights to any of these looks is a "do."

Which designer's collections were your favorite from NYFW? Are you loving the bright color trends for Fall? Which celebrities do you think will show up on the red carpet in one of Jenny's gowns?

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Grammy Awards 2013 Red Carpet Review

2013-02-11T07:30:00.000-05:00

The 55th Annual Grammy Awards aired last night and there were some looks that I just can't get over...in a good way! But of course, every red carpet has its flaws, and there were a few starlets who completely missed the mark.

Let's start out with the best of the best. By far, the most gorgeous woman on the red carpet was Rihanna. I'm not usually a Rihanna fan, but how can you not be a Rihanna fan when you see her in this crimson red Azzedine Alaia dress. She was a true show-stopper with her hair in loose, natural waves and stunning makeup. She channeled her inner girly-girl side on the red carpet and on the stage when she performed twice. But her red carpet look was no doubt the best of the night.

Runner-ups for best dressed included Carrie Underwood in a simple but detailed Roberto Cavalli gown, Katy Perry in a mint green Gucci gown, Taylor Swift, looking white hot in J. Mendel, and Kelly Rowland who walked the red carpet with loads of confidence in a Georges Chakra Couture gown. I know that Kelly's dress may be a little controversial, but I think it's just daring enough without showing everything off.

And of course, there were those who left me scratching my head and wondering why. Jennifer Lopez stuck out to my first...or rather her leg stuck out to me, literally. J Lo channeled her inner Angelina Jolie and showed a bit too much leg in a black Anthony Vaccarello gown with an extremely high slit. Other misses included Kimbra in a custom Jamie Lee dress, Lisa D'amato reminded me of a pirate in an interesting choice for the Grammys, and finally, D'manti in a mermaidesque Claudio Milano dress.

Last but not least is Alicia Keys. I wasn't blown away by her dress, but it also wasn't horrible. Then I realized that her dress looked very familiar. After a quick look at the gown that she wore to the Superbowl last week, I was shocked that the dress's bottoms were nearly the same. Alicia wore an oxblood Azzedine Alaia dress to the Superbowl Pregame show, and a black Azzedine Alaia dress with cut-outs to the red carpet at the Grammys. I could understand if she wanted to use the same designer, but to use basically the same dress is a bit repetitive.

Who did you think was the best dressed? Do you think Alicia made a mistake in choosing that dress?

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New York Fashion Week: Favorites Update

2013-02-08T11:32:00.003-05:00

Happy New York Fashion Week to everyone! Fashion Week officially kicked off yesterday morning in the beautiful and iconic New York City. Of course I wish I could be in the audience watching all over the runway shows live, but I guess for now I'll have to settle for the live feed (click here if you want to watch too), and the constant updates on Style.com. Just under 100 different designers will showcase their Fall 2013 Ready-to-Wear collections over the next few days.

So far, some of the collections that I've seen that I've loved are Erin Fetherston and Sachin + Babi. Above and below, you can see the playful and girly designs of Erin Fetherston. This is definitely my favorite collection so far. I love all of the colors and textures used, and I'm a sucker for a girly mini, so it's no shocker that I love this collection!

Sachin + Babi had a bit of a smaller collection, but showcased a few pieces in a bold blue, black and white print. The looks were cohesive and almost all included an asymmetrical bulky black belt.

I'm definitely still looking forward to Sunday's shows so I can see the Diane von Furstenberg and Tracy Reese's collections! Also still to come, Betsey Johnson, Michael Kors, and Jenny Packham! I'll be sure to post my favorites next week when the shows are completely over, but look forward to my best and worst dressed on the Grammy's red carpet on Sunday night!

Which designers were your favorites so far? What other collections are you looking forward to?

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Love it or Leave it: Wedge Sneakers

2013-02-05T12:36:00.001-05:00

Sneakers aren't just for the gym anymore. Enter wedge sneakers. Lately, they've been given a lift and have become staples in some women's wardrobes. They can be added to both edgy outfits and girly outfits, and they're probably a bit more comfortable than your usual wedge or heel because of the padding.

It's a trend that's becoming popular around the world as you can see from the above pictures taken from Lookbook.nu. Celebrities are loving the trend too, especially Victoria's Secret model, Alessandra Ambrosio. Below, she was spotted three different times wearing these heightening sneakers.

In my opinion, I would like to leave them. They aren't exactly my favorite trend right now, and they definitely aren't a good look for me. I just can't seem to make myself wear boyish looking sneakers with a cute outfit, even if they do have a wedge in them. Maybe I'll come around to it eventually...but probably not.

What do you think about wedge sneakers? Love it or Leave it?

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1. Sketchers PLS 3 - $80.00

2. Steve Madden Olympiaa - $99.95

3. Shopbop Ash - $195.00

4. Charlotte Russe Spike Back - $48.50

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Friday Favorites 02/01/2013

2013-02-01T08:30:00.000-05:00

Happy February - It's time for Friday Favorites! Jessica Alba, Amanda Seyfriend, Lauren Conrad, and...the "kid president" himself.

Lately, I've been falling in love with Jessica Alba's style! She's been on my best dressed list for the past three weeks, and she doesn't seem to be going anywhere. She walked the red carpet on Sunday night at the Producer's Guild Awards in a lacy, sexy Elie Saab dress. I'm a huge fan of Elie Saab, so I loved it on the runway just as much as on Jessica!

My number one idol and style icon is Lauren Conrad, so when I saw her face on Lucky Magazine's March issue, I couldn't be happier. She always holds herself with class and she's a great style icon and role model for everyone! And today happens to be her 27th birthday! Happy Birthday Lauren!

Amanda Seyfried has also been killing in on the red carpet lately. There was not one thing about her look at the Screen Actor's Guild Awards. From head to toe, her hair and makeup was flawless, and her navy blue, mermaid Zac Posen gown fit her like a glove. Loving everything about this!

I'm just in love with this YouTube video. It's an inspirational, but funny pep talk made by "Kid President."

Finally, I hope that all of my readers like my new look! I gave my blog a face lift yesterday, and so far, I'm really loving it. Let me know what you like, or don't like. I would love some constructive criticism!

Who were your favorites from the SAG Awards red carpet? Do you love Jessica Alba's style?

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Currently Trending: Chevron Print

2013-01-28T11:20:00.000-05:00

I've seen it everywhere, from cute dresses, to painted walls, to pillows, accessories, iPhone cases, and everything in between. The pattern that everyone is loving right now? Chevron.This zig-zag design started becoming extremely popular last year, and it's presence has only escalated since then. Chevron is a pattern that can immediately make any outfit fun, and it looks great on nearly everyone. It's a nice, slight change from the predictable stripes, and totally on trend right now. In fact, I deemed it one of the most popular fashion trends of 2012. Check out the article here.

One of my favorite chevron pieces is a black and gold chevron dress that I wear for football tailgates. I also have a chevron cover for my iPad, and my business cards have a chevron border!

Do you own a lot of chevron? Are you loving this trend?

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Fashion from the 2013 Inauguration and Inaugural Ball

2013-01-21T23:34:00.000-05:00

On January 21st, 2013, President Barack Obama was sworn in as the 57th president of the United States of America. I tuned in to watch the highlights of both the inauguration, and of course, the inaugural ball that was held tonight. My main focus was on the ladies' fashion, including first lady, Michelle Obama, and herr two daughters, Natasha and Malia.

The inauguration took place this morning outside the White House in Washington D.C., so obviously the weather was a bit chilly. Michelle kept herself warm in a custom silk, navy, checkered coat by Thom Browne. The belt and shoes she wore were by J. Crew and the small pop of color came from her magenta gloves. Malia, the oldest of the two daughters, wore a violet J. Crew coat, while Natasha wore an indigo Kate Spade coat. The color choices of the two coats were extremely complementary of each other and were a great choice for the occasion.

I also couldn't help but notice Beyonce's amazing ensemble. She looked (and sounded) amazing when she sang the National Anthem in a Pucci dress, Christian Dior coat, and Lorraine Schwartz emeralds after the president was sworn in. I absolutely loved the detailing throughout the dress. The pop of green from her emerald jewelry was the perfect pop of color. She looked both elegant and fashionable on the arm of her hubby, Jay-Z.

And of course, I was extremely excited to see what the first lady would be wearing at the 2013 Commander-In-Chief's Inaugural Ball. There had been rumors flying around that she was choosing from a flurry of high-end designers including Tory Burch, Michael Kors, Tracy Reese, Marchesa, and many more, but she ended up choosing Jason Wu...the same designer that she used for the last inaugural ball in 2008.

The scarlet, velvet and chiffon halter-style dress was stunning, although I would have liked it so much more if it were strapless. The dress was gorgeous, but I think the halter top style made it look much cheaper and not as formal.

Did you love the inauguration fashion? Did you like Michelle's dress this year or in 2008 better?

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Michelle's Jason Wu gown this year compared to her white Jason Wu gown in 2008. Which is better?

Beyonce looking stunning in a Pucci detailed gown

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Louis Vuitton Checkered Print: Love it or Leave it?

2013-01-20T08:00:00.000-05:00

During Fashion Week this past Fall, Louis Vuitton showcased its Spring 2013 collection. The unforgettable cohesive style found throughout the collection: checks. Just like a checkerboard, the collection featured different pieces of checkered clothing in colors including black, white, bright yellow, gray, beige, brown, and light green.

Photos from the Louis Vuitton Runway from October 3, 2012

And just this past week, we saw starlets trying out the new trend. But is this a trend that should stick to the runway, or can celebrities and every day people alike pull off this bold pattern?

1. Jessica Alba - InStyle and Warner Bros. Golden Globe After-Party

2. Kirsten Dunst - 2013 Art of Elysium Heaven Gala

3. Kerry Washington - Django Unchained premiere in Berlin

4. Kristen Stewart - The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part II photo call

Love it or leave it? Do you love the checks? Who do you think wore it best?

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