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Fashion Week: The Worst of the Worst

2011-09-17T10:13:00.001-04:00

You know, I'm not one of those people who gets judgey about fashion design. Fashion design is really difficult, and I know this from personal experience. LOTS of personal experience. Hours and hours and hours of personal experience. That said, there are certain things that should never be put on a runway in front of an audience of potential buyers. WHAT were they THINKING??? Here are the Worst of

New stuff at OmgLia! Plus, my life.

2011-03-04T16:46:00.002-05:00

I know it's been a while. But this is a good update, I promise! First, my life. I'm currently living and working in Orlando, Florida for Walt Disney World. It's temporary, and I'll be moving very shortly to Kansas City to do something completely different. Then I'll go back to college and resume my Project Runway style life of living, eating and breathing fashion design. That's pretty much it on

New Blog: The Broke Student's Guide

2011-01-20T00:35:00.002-05:00

I have to admit something: I've been cheating on my blog with another blog. Ok, non-clever joking aside, I have a new blog. Not that I'm abandoning this one, because the two are totally different and unrelated. But the other one has certaintly been holding my attention lately! It's called The Broke Student's Guide to Stretching Your Dollar. It's aimed at college students, and focuses on all the

Creating a Working Closet Series

2010-12-25T23:59:00.003-05:00

I wish I could take credit for this, but unfortunately, someone much more organized than me has begun a weekly series about creating a working closet. In her words,A working closet is one in which you can remix what you own into infinite cute outfits. A closet that doesn't scream "go shopping now!" at you every time you walk in. One that knows when a new piece is needed and when it's time to let

Inspiration Post: Green

2010-12-20T18:05:00.003-05:00

I am hanging out in San Francisco visiting my boyfriend, who is off at work. Boredom, coupled with the rain and cold weather outside, means it's time for another wonderful Inspiration post! To see more images like these, follow my tumblr - http://omglia.tumblr.com.Note: If one of these pictures belongs to you and you would like credit and/or a link to go along with it - or are requesting its

Styleta!

2010-11-15T02:07:00.003-05:00

I've been volunteering in a variety of roles with Styleta.org, nonprofit network of college students who collect donations of designer fashion to sell online in order to raise funding for women's initiatives. Primarily I do makeup for photo shoots and runway show (pics of that to come!) and sometimes I assist with styling or creative directing or event planning or whatever else that needs to be

Shoes that I need in my life

2010-11-15T00:48:00.005-05:00

I love Jeffrey Campbell. Its a love from afar, though, because I can't afford anything :( but I pine for JC shoes constantly. I have already talked about the Mary Roks wedges - though I just found out they are for sale at Urban Outfitters! I think I like gray best, but these two are growing on me: UO also has my other two Jeffrey Campbell loves, the Jeffrey Campbell Suede Lace Up Wedge:and I just

What Inspires Me?

2010-09-30T19:22:00.003-04:00

Today on LiveJournal, Disney asked the questionWhat inspires you in life? What makes you want to reach for the stars and do something truly extraordinary?My Answer: It inspires me to see the people in my field (fashion) who have succeeded and, as a result, are making tons of people feel beautiful and confident. (Karl Lagerfeld, I exclude you. Chanel can stay.) I am inspired when I watch What Not

Beauty Week on HauteLook

2010-09-19T19:42:00.003-04:00

For those who aren't aware, one of my favorite sites (And favorite way to save money) is HauteLook. HauteLook is a members-only site that sells designer clothes/jewelry/makeup/other things for steeply reduced prices, but only with a limited quantity and only for a day or two. They frequently have brands like Juicy Couture, American Apparel, BCBGMAXARIA, Romeo & Juliet Couture, Urban Decay, Stila,

Ways to Make Extra Money at College

2010-09-02T13:02:00.005-04:00

I haven't updated much lately - I've been too busy moving into my swanky new one-person apartment at Indiana University for my (first) senior year! It's pretty freaking amazing, but unfortunately I'm finding myself quite broke. My dad has decided he can't spare me any more money than the cost of my books (roughly $400, ouch!) so I've been having to scrape together some pocket change on my own.

Want to make some extra money?

2010-08-11T01:16:00.002-04:00

Want To Make Some Extra Money?As a full-time college student (click here to read more about me!) I am constantly bombarded with a need for more spending money. New books, new clothes, late night Starbucks... *ahem* you know how it is. Of course, I have very little time between studying and, uhhhh, partying studying more. So instead of getting a real job, I decided to take the true college way out

Work Outfit, and How Much I Love the Salvation Army

2010-08-09T11:02:00.005-04:00

Internship Attire by omglia featuring Kenneth Jay Lane jewelryIsn't it amazing how dress can affect attitude? Today I dressed smartly and responsibly and as a result I feel like a super-competent intern, ready to impress the entire company while crossing tasks off my list like some kind of task-completing superintern. Amazing. The above is representative of my outfit, except that my necklace is 2

The Controversy Surrounding the Italian Vogue Oil Spill Shoot is a Good Thing

2010-08-07T13:43:00.004-04:00

For those who aren't aware, there has been a lot of controversy in the fashion community recently surrounding a shoot by Italian Vogue that essentially casts models as dying birds and places them in a scene reminiscent of the Gulf Coast oil spill. The questions is: is this tastelessly glamorizing a horrifying situation, or is it a call to action?Before I give my opinion, I think it's important to

Lobster Roll's Cheaper, Healthier Younger Sister Recipe

2010-07-21T18:41:00.003-04:00

Anyone who's ever been to Massachusets has most likely sampled a few local specialties: New England Clam Chowder, baked beans, raspberry lime rickies, Indian Pudding, and the infamous lobster roll. (If I've already lost you, read on! I promise not to name-drop any strange foods anymore.) The lobster roll like the classy, grown-up big sister of the tuna salad and chicken salad sandwhich. If you

Jeffrey Campbell Mary Roks Wedges

2010-07-19T09:18:00.004-04:00

Can we just talk about how amazing these shoes are for a quick sec?The lowest price I've found them for is here at $120. Weird fact: they're more expensive on ebay!Want want want want want want want want want

Outfit Post: Best Statement Necklace Of All Time

2010-07-18T23:33:00.003-04:00

Today I wore this outfit to walk around Harvard Square with my dad! The reason this statement necklace from Free People is THE BEST EVER is because it was on sale from $60 ..... or $9.95. I got it for TEN BUCKS, people. AMAZING.Linen Skirt: ZaraShirt: Charlotte Russe or somethingGladiator Sandals: Marshall'sNecklace: Free People, here

How to get the most out of your shopping trip: 11 easy rules to remember

2010-07-15T22:57:00.006-04:00

Some people really hate shopping. I am not one of those people. Those people and I generally do not get along well as I do not understand them. I LOVE shopping. I love it so much that I'm going to start a personal styling business that I can shop for other people. And when I shop, I shop HARD - 2 hours minimum, usually more like 4, or until store closing - but I also shop SMART. Here are my rules

NOMNOMNOM: Delicious food that is also easy to make and cheap as hell. EPIC WIN

2010-07-14T18:40:00.007-04:00

If you've read my blog for more than a minute you may have noticed that I enjoy money. I've made a few posts about how much I enjoy money, like my hobby of spending hours doing silly things to earn money online, or my other schemes to obtain pocket change. Oh my word, I've just discovered my new favorite cheap ~fancy~ dish to make. I was pretty hooked on my bok choy/chicken/rice creation (SO

Trends I'm Loving

2010-07-11T21:05:00.001-04:00

The past couple of years has seen the evolution of some rapidly spreading and just as rapidly disintegrating trends: the plaid craze, where college women everywhere donned lumberjack shirts over their leggings and promptly forgot about them 6 months later (including me - anyone want them???); two-toned empire waist block dresses (with plaid!) that looked like a t-shirt tucked into a skirt only

Christian Dior Fall 2010 Couture: Breathtaking

2010-07-06T23:18:00.005-04:00

John Galliano has done it again, this man is simply a genius. Amazing. The line has a clear, thoughtfully conveyed inspiration, and although "flowers" or "floral" sounds cliche and overdone, not to mention a little Laura Ashley-ish boring, Galliano demonstrated an edge and a refreshing interpretation to a usually predictable theme. Even the shoes reflect the the concept: shoots and stems bloom

4th of July Weekend Means Creepy Dead People and Beaches, Apparently

2010-07-06T14:14:00.003-04:00

Happy belated 4th! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend. In Newburyport it was sunny and hot and lovely, and the boy I've been seeing flew in to visit me! We spent the weekend exploring Salem, MA and being creeped out by insanely realistic mannequins depicting dead people, visiting the beach, playing at an arcade, and of course watching fireworks and eating lots of fried clams and ice cream!

Trend Report: "Antique Romance"

2010-06-28T14:31:00.008-04:00

Antique Romance by omglia featuring TopShop dressesOne style that I've noticed trending this season is what I call "Antique Romance." The colors are nude, sand, cream, shell-pink, late afternoon sun, straw, peach, taupe, pearl. The hand is gauzy-soft, impossibly delicate, with practically unfinished, ruffled edges and lace detail. This is what romantic-era farmer's daughters wore around their

Inspiration Post Part 2

2010-06-27T22:00:00.004-04:00

My mom is asleep on my guest bed in my apartment - my first real visitor here in Newburyport! I should have several more over the next few weekends though. Time for more inspiration! As before, if a picture belongs to you and you want it removed or linked with credit, just ask! Now, onto the inspiration pics.

Inspiration Picture Post Part 1

2010-06-25T16:12:00.004-04:00

I like pictures. A lot. If I see a picture I like on the internet, I save it. I have a large amount of indexed, carefully catologued and organized folders with titles like "Crafty Crafts," "Fashion ETC" and "Fun Pictures," each with a zillion subfolders. Things I save routinely include beautiful pictures of: fashion inspiration, outfit inspiration, artwork, cakes and cupcakes, delicious food in

Lingerie and Fashion Design: My Internship this Summer

2010-06-24T21:56:00.009-04:00

This summer I am living in picturesque Newburyport, MA and working for Bennett & Company, a fashion design company that makes lingerie for retailers such as Frederick's of Hollywood and Victoria's Secret. Though I can't talk about what I do specifically for confidentiality reasons, I will rave on and on about how amazing this company is and how fantastic it is to work for them. A quick peek at