The Girl In The Check Scarf

Amazing Jewelry Elizabeth Patterson and Meghann Sommers (That I Get To Wear!)

2012-02-09T11:15:00.001-05:00

What could be inside the fascinating brown box? Why, I'll show you...

THIS. In all it's amazing glory.

As I mentioned in my last post, the fantastical people at Craft and Culture were kind enough to lend me some of their incredible items to wear during NYFW. I really love the idea behind Craft and Culture because it focuses on showcasing and highlighting new designers of all kinds. The talent that they have on their website is stunning and I highly recommend that you check them out. This necklace is from &c. by Meghann Sommers, and I fell in love with it the very moment I saw it. The quartz cluster is HUGE and it totally claims the title of being the heaviest necklace I have every had the pleasure of wearing. I really need to be careful when I'm wearing it. That thing could be used as a weapon. The crystal is enormous, cloud-like, beautiful, and a fantastic centerpiece for an outfit. I love how natural it looks-- like it was plucked straight from some mind-blowingly incredible mine and placed on a chain to be worn as art. You can read more about it here. Something I didn't realize until after it was sent to me is that this necklace is one of a kind. So, basically I have the only one. I don't mean 'well, duh, every crystal is different." I mean, I have the only one of this style. That makes me feel rather special.

The second necklace is this stunning little gem from Elizabeth Patterson. I loooove this one, you guys. It's light, it's a great accent to so many outfits, and the color and tone are gorgeous. You can read more about it here. Something about this piece is really personal to me, due to the fact that it was hand crafted, and Elizabeth's initials are stamped into it. That little detail really means a lot to me, because I think today we have lost that connection between artist and buyer. The quartz is a little jagged, giving it that 'perfectly-imperfect' feel. It's a really beautiful stone, and you can see right through it. This is also a 'one-of-a-kind-I-have-the-only-one-in-the-world-gee-I-feel-super-cool' piece.

Can you see the initials?

Huge thanks to Craft and Culture, &c., and Elizabeth Patterson for being kind enough to let me borrow these wearable works of art. I'm so excited wear them this week! I'm planning to work the &c. necklace into my outfit today, and I can't wait to show you the result.
PS. Craft and Culture, &c. and Elizabeth Patterson all have pretty rad blogs (see here for CC, here for &c., and here for EP)

Away To Fashion Week We Go!

2012-02-09T07:36:00.002-05:00

(I think this picture perfectly expresses how I'm feeling right now.)

I'm soooo excited for Fashion Week, you guys!!! It feels like I have spent the last month getting ready for it, and here it is the morning of the 9th and I feel so unprepared. Ah. Such is life. I still don't have my outfits planned. I think for most people, that's the first thing they think of. For me, it's the last. Heck, I just finished shopping yesterday. My heels aren't even broken into yet! But something always works out. I'm really excited because I have been lucky enough to get a couple of my outfits/accessories sponsored from some awesome companies like Ainsley, Qi Cashmere, and Craft and Culture. I can't wait to show you the pieces-- they're amazing!

Today I get to attend presentations from WHIT and M.Patmos, which I'm happy about. Both are brands I deeply love and I can't wait to see what they have in store for fall 2012!

I feel like this is something that I have been waiting for for a very long time. Instead of a show or two, I have been invited to about 20 presentations-- my most to date. I can't wait to get out there. It's been really testing, though. I promised myself and my family two things-- one, that I would not go to fashion week on Sunday, due to my beliefs in keeping the Sabbath day holy, and two being that I would not go to fashion week on my little sisters 12th birthday, which is the 15th. Because of this, naturally, it's like every single show is on the 12th and 15th. How unfair is that? Due to this, it has cut my shows in half, which is something I have been a bit sad about. But I believe what goes around comes around, and I hope that something good comes of my choices to honor my commitments. I still get to attend four whole days of fashion week, and I'm determined to make the best of them!

With that being said, I'll talk to you all later. I need to go get my outfits together.

Happy New York Fashion Week!

A Day In The City.

2012-02-06T20:21:00.000-05:00

Any shoot with pretty dresses, bicycles, flowers and balloons automatically wins my love. Especially when the model is Clemence Poesy!
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Katie Ermilio Spring 2012

2012-02-04T17:05:00.000-05:00

Forgive me for making this post so long, but I didn't want to leave any of the beautiful images out! Two of my favorite creative minds -photographer Jamie Beck and designer Katie Ermilio- collaborated to create this stunning look book for Katie's Spring 2012 collection. I love Katie's work, so I was heavily anticipating the shots from the new season. She never disappoints! The clothes are amazing (The dresses, especially. But her separates are fantastic as well.) and I love every special added detail, whether it's a bow or a ruffle. Jamie's photography really brings the pieces to life. All in all, a really amazing collection and lookbook! I highly recommend that you check out the full collection here. (Yes, there is more awesomeness, and you should check it out. Because, quite frankly, it's freaking amazing.) Photos via Jamie Beck's fantastic blog. I hope everyone is having a great weekend! I can't wait for fashion week!

The Soft Spring

2012-02-03T14:51:00.000-05:00

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Loving these soft, beautiful photos. The powdery blue and pale color palette is so lovely.

Let's Talk About Joan...

2012-01-31T19:21:00.002-05:00

... And her flipin' amazinggg Givenchy (Gi-von-she) bomber. I love that is has the classic shape of a men's sports jacket -like something my friends on the football team would wear- but it's been totally revamped by the intricate print and pattern. It's a bit out there, but oh boy, it's pretty darn cool.
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Before Dior.

2012-01-30T21:17:00.001-05:00

I love seeing shots of the collection prior to the runway show! I find it so fascinating to see how a collection comes together. It's amazing that just the night before the show, 40 of the looks at Dior were still not completed, yet, within 24 hours, everything is finished and ready to present to the public. I was pleasantly surprised and how much I liked the couture at Dior this season, because I really didn't like the fall collection much (and I know a lot of other people felt the same way.) Without Galliano, the order and coherence of the collection was gone. However, the Dior team presented a stunning collection for spring. But to be quite honest, if you give me a collection filled with full skirts, incredible shapes and ruffles and I'm automatically sold! It was a total flashback to the original creations of Mr.Dior so many years ago. The classic Dior silhouette was there, but the gowns were totally modern and wearable (well, as wearable as couture can be.) J'adore Dior!

Photos via here, and T Magazine (I love T magazine's fashion week coverage each season. The pictures are amazing!)

The Traveler

2012-01-25T23:16:00.000-05:00

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Loving these moody shots. The Faye Dunaway/1930's/Bonnie and Clyde inspiration is awesome.

ODILON by Stacey Clark

2012-01-24T22:03:00.003-05:00

I got to check out Odilon shortly after Fashion Week, and I instantly fell in love with the the collection's sleek cuts, fresh citrus colors and cool-girl vibe. The pieces are minimalist (Which is 100% me!) but totally not boring, and the collection features everything from evening dresses to separates. One of my favorite things about the collection is the blouses. The cut is perfect and I fell in love the moment I laid eyes on them! I really like the blue/black/green/yellow print used throughout. It reminds me of zippers! The Spring 2012 collection was inspired by 90s era Venice Beach, CA; "Tomboys" in love: Francoise Hardy, Kim Gordon, Courtney Love and Kurt Cobain; skate parks; & contemporary artist Cheryl Dunn's 1998 film of Mark Gonzales' "skate ballet" performance in a German art museum. The shark tooth jewelry was a Fauxtale x Odilon collaboration consisting of silver cast shark teeth. (Which you can see more of here.)

Here's a better view of the awesome print.

Also, how chic is Odilon's designer Stacey Clark? She was kind enough to pose for me. I was saying how the line almost reminded me of Celine when it comes to the cuts, and replied "Oh, I love Celine. I'm actually wearing it right now." Please take note of that incredible Celine Bag.

For more Odilon, check 'em out on twitter and tumblr.

Featured On GuestOfAGuest.com!

2012-01-23T22:18:00.001-05:00

I was super excited and honored when I found out that I was featured as one of the top 10 bloggers under 18 by guestofaguest.com! I was really shocked because I was featured along side amazing and accomplished bloggers like Tavi and Willie from We The Urban, who are bloggers that I personally love and respect. Check out the post here. Thank you so much, Guestofaguest.com! You can see more features on our press page.

Braid It Up!

2012-01-23T21:48:00.000-05:00

via this cool blog

I'm loving these shots. I'm always looking for new hair ideas! French Vogue has been really amazing lately. I also really love Aline Weber, she's been one of my favorite models ever since she burst onto the scene a while back.

Erin Fetherston Spring 2012 (Girly Glamour!)

2012-01-19T08:00:00.000-05:00

I have been a fan of Erin Featherston for AGES, (I have posted about her here) so I was really grateful for the chance to take a look at her awesome spring 2012 collection. Filled with straight silhouettes, sparkle, feminine frocks, and separates, it's a collection that I would wear in a heartbeat. Even though there are several black pieces in the collection, they manage to be lovely and light without being too severe. (I love it when designers have the ability to make it so that I can wear black without it looking like I'm constantly going to a funeral!) I really feel like Erin's strength is ethereal dresses that still have a young and fun point of view, and this talent can be plainly seen in the spring collection.

Here's some of my favorite aspects of the spring 2012 collection....

LOTS of sparkly accents!

Simple, ladylike party dresses.

LWD's... (Little white dresses)

This dress! I think I read somewhere that this was Erin's favorite dress from the collection, and I can't blame her. It's so gorgeous.

The collection also features lots of fun butterfly prints, lace looks, and lots of pink and orange tones. (I just tend to gravitate towards black and white. haha) Check out the full collection here. Thanks Erin Fetherston!

Excess White Fabric

2012-01-18T09:54:00.000-05:00

What it is about white ruffles that make me unspeakably happy? Especially that McQueen gown in the third shot. I die.

Would You Dare To Wear Peplum Hems? (I Would!)

2012-01-17T08:29:00.001-05:00

I distinctly remember seeing this spread in Vogue and thinking "No, definitely not, peplums are weird, way too girly, and totally not for me." They're just too frilly and romantic, (That's honestly what they are- frills.) and honestly, I don't feel like participating in this trend. Peplums just seemed pointless to me. I didn't understand them. Well, even though these points are valid, I didn't have a change of heart until I was browsing H&M's e-store and I found THIS.

I was ooing and ahhing over it when I stopped and thought "Woah, wait, this is a peplum hem. And I like it." Different from the ones in spreads and on the spring runways... it's wearable! Hallelujah! Peplum hems don't have to be extreme, it's just not practical. But a hem like this? I could wear it all the time. I totally plan on marching over to my H&M the moment I get my paycheck and adding this little beauty to my closet. I think it would look cute with a pencil skirt, wouldn't you agree?
So, the big question, would you wear a peplum hem?

Born And Raised In A Summer Haze: Club Monaco Spring 2012

2012-01-12T10:40:00.001-05:00

via Refinery29

I'm dying over this lookbook. The lighting makes me crave for long August days and warm summery weather. I miss wearing skirts and having freckles pop out all over my face. Also, how amazing does Sasha look in these? I'm obsessed with her perfectly golden hair. Thanks, Club Monaco, for making me totally homesick for summer. Now, if you'll excuse me, I need to go put on a warmer sweater and some boots. You can find more of the look book here. While you're at it, like 'em on facebook as well!

Editorial: Romance Is Everything...

2012-01-11T08:03:00.000-05:00

This is amazing. I love the colors and styling!

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Checking Out Melissa Spring 2012: Fantastic Plastic!

2012-01-06T08:54:00.002-05:00

A while back I had the privilege to check out the spring 2012 collection from melissa shoes! I really adore melissa. The shoes are fun and quirky with a fashion edge that I just love. I was initially drawn to the brand because of their amazing collaboration with Jason Wu, (see below for pics!) but then I fell in love with it even more when I saw the awesome collaborations from the likes of Vivianne Westwood, Alexandre Herchcovitch, and Campana. Here's some of my favorite styles...

melissa + Campana (also featured above).

Loving the whimsical design. It reminds me a little of Cinderella's glass slippers.

melissa + Gareth Pugh

melissa + Jason Wu

I love the bow detail. I wish I had a pair of these in black!

melissa + J. Maskrey.

For me, these were the prettiest shoes of the day. They're seriously gorgeous and they sparkle like crazy. All the Swarovski crystals are hand placed. It's like they stepped out of some beautiful fairy tale!

melissa + Vivianne Westwood.

I don't know a fashion blogger who doesn't want these shoes, and I can't blame them. They're pretty cute.

Thanks melissa! For more cuteness, check 'em out on the web at www.melissa.com. Have a fantastic weekend, Lovelies!

15 Amazing Pictures From Fashion Month

2012-01-05T08:59:00.000-05:00

It's shots like these that make me remember why I love fashion so much.

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Valentino Spring 2012 Campaign

2012-01-04T14:22:00.000-05:00

Hot off the presses, Valentino Spring 2012, shot by Deborah Tuberville. I can't get over those dresses! They're incredible. I can't wait until they hit stores so that I can duck into Bergdorf Goodman and see some of them in person.

The Countryside

2012-01-03T19:38:00.000-05:00

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I'm so in love with this- especially the first shot.

I hope your new years was grand!

The Adventure That Was 2011...

2011-12-31T16:24:00.001-05:00

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At the close of this long and eventful year, I just want to thank all of you from the bottom of my heart for reading The Girl In The Check Scarf. This blog is a huge part of my life and it has opened a door to many opportunities for me, and I thank you for reading and making that possible. Without a doubt, this blog has changed my life! My readers are are like friends who I hear from once in a while who share my love for fashion- I love that! You are so incredible, and your words and messages and comments make my day. Seriously, whenever I get a couple comments it's like the whole day gets better.

2011 was quite the year for me, and I thank you so much for being a part of it. I'm so excited for 2012 and I can't even imagine all the exciting, new, life-changing things that come with it. Have a happy, beautiful, bright 2012!

And now, 2011 in review. Looking back, it was such a good year. Here's some of my favorite posts.

Visiting Oscar de la Renta (yeah, that was pretty cool.)

"A Painter"

"Burgundy"

It was the year of a million and one showroom visits...

"Crimson"

"Hats off"

The Girl In The Check Scarf + Fashion By Feelings

"Like A Lady"- This post had a great result. Jane herself tweeted me about it, and Teen Vogue posted about it on their tumblr.

"It Was A Dark And Stormy Night"- We survived hurricane Irene!

"Just Dance.."

"Setareh Mohtarez"

"Being A Wall Flower Never Looked So Good..."

Others...

"Kate is the coolest"

"Let's Talk About McQueen"

"Inspired By Color"

"Stephanie Rolland Couture"

"My Fashion Week- Written in the lobby of The Standard."

Jason Wu, I Love You.

Let's Travel The World

I love you guys. Again, thank you so much for following.

Latest Obsession: Glittery Nails From Deborah Lippman

2011-12-30T13:19:00.001-05:00

Glitter, glitter, and more glitter! Perfect for new years eve, as well as for every day. I think a little bit of sparkle on tour finger tips is such a nice detail! More Deborah Lippman here.

My Fashion Week Diary.

2011-12-27T10:52:00.005-05:00

Fashion week, oh fashion week. As stressful and crazy as it is, I still manage to really enjoy all the hubbub. I was going through my notebooks from the shows and I realized that I wrote down what I did with my time for one day of NYFW. I though I would share it with you guys! So, here it is. What happens when a 16 year-old attemps to take on NYFW. (I'm warning you, it's not always glamorous.)

- It's early in the morning and I somehow have managed to splatter Starbucks hot chocolate all over my shirt while I'm in my fashion week outfit. This would only happen to me.

-I realize that I'm just a child. Fashion people don't spill things on themselves. Duh.

-Get to a showroom after roaming around the garment district trying to find their building.

-Notice that Vivienne Tam is in the same building. Resist the urge to stop in unannounced.

-Arrive at said showroom and notice that a lady in the office is wearing the awesome Prada creepers from the spring 2011 collection. Feel intense jealously.

-See the some fantastic spring collections. I can't wait for spring to come! Color and prints everywhere.

-Walk to Lincon center after the showroom visit. Micheal Costello from Project Runway walks right past me. What the heck?

-Notice the Cynthia Rowely Glambulence at Columbus Circle and wait in line for at least 45 min before I get my hair done.

-I met some lovely people in that line. A woman from Moet Hennessy, a designer, and friend of Deborah Lippman. She tells me that Deborah is a fantastic Jazz Singer. Who knew???

-The hair stylist could tell I was Jewish because of my "Smooth hair and clear skin." I told him it was clinique. He thinks it's genes. Then, he proceeds to convince me to get Keratin treatment.

-I pick up some Cynthia Rowley for Band-aid Band aids. They're adorable! There are now one hundred little models on my thumb.

-I dash off to Lincon Center and view the festivities. I make a pretty cute tote bag at the Rowenta booth.

-Waris Ahuwalia walks past me. Is this real life?

- I feel sick from all the commotion and noise and sit outside on the fountain so I can get some air.

-See a lady walking by who is dressed in a ridiculous bathing suit with stripper heels and a Las Vegas headdress. It gets quiet as everyone just watches her walk by. I look at the woman next to me, she looks at me, and we both start laughing. It was awesome.

-I comment on the the Chanel nail polish that the woman on my right is wearing and we strike up a conversation. She works at NYLON magazine and we get some pictures together (hey @itsmeAddieT!).

-I remember that I actually have a show to catch and I get in a little late, but I get in line.

-I start talking to the girl next to me, and it turns out that she's sixteen as well! (Hi Ashley!)

-We notice that two Project Runway contestants are in line just ahead of us, Becky and Cecilia.

-Seating at this show is based on first-come, first-served. So I'm in the seventh row. Dangit.

-The show manager says she wants us to fill some seats. Some blonde gitl in a mini dress trys to cut in front of me and I cut her off. I end up in the fourth row.

-The show is lovely, and the clothes are great. Nigel Barker and Robert Verdi are here, among others.

-I see one of my favorite models, Nimue Smit! And the up-and-coming model, Alex, who is my favorite new face of the season. Her talk is so ethereal. I took frantic notes during the show.
PS. Thanks to Rowenta for the photobooth!

-My dad says he didn't hate the show (it was his first fashion show) and he complains that he felt so under dressed. (Oh yes. My dad was there. This is the downside of being only 16.)

-I hit the train and go back home. I'm so tired and all I want to do is collapse, but there's work to be done.

- My dad got bored and borrowed a copy of The Daily from me. I get a brilliant shot. (He hates this picture. I love it.)

-Read as many blog posts and view as many new collections as possible before hitting the hay. Write a rant about color on the Spring Runways (which you can see here. haha)

-I realize that all the people who I meet during fashion week who tell me 'Hon, you'll go far in this business"may actually be telling the truth. Then I start feeling like Hannah Montana because I realize I'm in the city for fashion week one day, but I need to be back in time for school the next day because of chemistry test.

Well, I hope you enjoyed that 'day-in-the-life'. I'm so excited for February when I can do it all again! Also, the winner of our Qi Cashmere giveaway is... drum roll please... Brandy! Thanks so much to all who entered! Brandy, you'll be hearing from me.

We Wish You A Merry Christmas...

2011-12-24T15:37:00.001-05:00

I hope you have a totally incredible Christmas filled with loved ones, joy and peace, you beautiful, amazing, incredibly good looking person. I'm so excited. We have had Christmas music ringing throughout the house almost 24/7 and mom started cooking today. I got my little sister a 10-pound bag of popcorn, and I can't wait to see her face when she gets it! Have a beautiful Christmas :) Much love, SJ

Glamorous Holiday Makeup

2011-12-23T10:30:00.000-05:00

Oh, Daria. Must you be so perfect? Nonetheless, I'm loving these photos! Especially the second shot. The idea of going darker with makeup for the holidays is so gorgeous.
PS. Today is the last day to enter our Qi Cashmere giveaway!
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