The Girl In The Check Scarf

Collages by Merve Ozaslan

2014-11-04T10:53:00.000-05:00

I'm in love with these intriguing pieces by Turkish artist Merve Ozaslan. They make you just stop and stare for a while, and the contrast is so interesting. I'd love to have some of these in my apartment!

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Cube Rubber Bands by Nendo

2014-11-03T09:52:00.001-05:00

I feel like rubber bands are the kind of thing that work effectively enough, and because of this, the world has failed to realize that maybe, just maybe, there are other options. Thank goodness Studio Nendo stepped in and saved the world from another hundred years of boring rubber bands. I think the form is just the coolest, and it turns a simple rubber band into something I only want to use for my most special projects and pieces. What an awesome product. Buy your set here.

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Kohls Fall Haul! #Kohls101

2014-10-11T12:54:00.000-04:00

The totally awesome people at Kohl's sent me a bunch of back to school goodies to check out, and I've had a total blast using the products over the past few weeks now that I'm back at BYU. I have a few more projects happening with Kohl's over the next few weeks so stay tuned! (*hint hint*, giveaway, *hint hint*)

First off, they sent me this absolutely amazing Simple By Design bath wrap. This is one of those concepts that I wish I'd thought of myself because it's so simple yet so totally perfect to use. I honestly love it, and I've been using it on a daily basis. The band is velcro and adjustable too just for extra goodness. It's awesome for college dorm life, and for everyone who hates accidental indecent exposure. So, hopefully, that covers everyone. (It also literally covers everyone. See what I did there?) And you should buy it. Unfortunately it's not sold online right now, but you can check out Simple By Design's other products here.

Next up, they sent this super cute beanie. I'm not much of a beanie girl, but I absolutely love the print. It's a really fun piece. Although out of stock online, here's my next-best-thing recommendation.

Okay, so at first glance the layers on this Jennifer Lopez for Kohl's shirt are a bit confusing, but once I tried it on I grew to love them. They add so much interest to the shirt, and they're really flattering on the body. It's a great piece! Get yours here.

I absolutely LOVE the packaging for theBalm's Read My Lips lip gloss. Normally I'm not a lip gloss girl, but I've totally slipped this on several times over the last couple weeks. The color, Snap, appears really neutral, which I really love. Also, the packaging. I just love the packaging. The end.

The color isn't bold at all, but it just adds a really nice extra boost of tint. I'm a fan. Get yours here!

Next up, I totally love the little arrows on this Mudd cuff. It's such a fun statement piece, and my sisters have stolen it from me a few times since it's arrived. It's such a fun piece to go with a cocktail dress! Although out of stock online, get the next best thing here.

And last but most definitely not least, I received these amazing lounge pants in a super fun print from Joe B. These have become a staple for me, and I love slipping them on as soon as I get home from a long day on campus. They're super comfortable, and I love the crazy print. Get yours here!

Thanks Kohl's! Stay tuned for more collaborations and surprises.

Perfect A-Line Dresses: Alexandra Smit by Akinori Ito for Spur May 2014

2014-10-10T15:31:00.003-04:00

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I have no idea what this editorial has to do with being foxy, but regardless, I absolutely love it. A-Line dresses are my favorite shape to wear, so this whole photo set is just heavenly to me. Gorgeous.

Also, sorry for the blogging hiatuses. It's literally impossible to blog whilst in college. I'm trying to make it work!

Poetry in Motion - Dancers of the Royal Ballet (UK) by Tom Allen for Harper's Bazaar UK

2014-08-07T13:16:00.002-04:00

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I can't get over how beautiful these are. Makes me miss my ballet days...

FEATURED IN HUDSON VALLEY MAGAZINE!

2014-07-31T20:42:00.001-04:00

YOU GUYS! A few months ago I met with Hudson Valley Magazine to chat a bit about my life and what it means to be a Mormon working in the world of fashion and design. Well, guess what landed in my mailbox this week. MY FACE. IN A MAGAZINE. IS THIS EVEN REAL LIFE RIGHT NOW.

(Please excuse the poor photo quality. I'm one of the 4% of fashion bloggers who don't have a snazzy expensive camera. I also went filter crazy.)

HUGE thanks to Hudson Valley Magazine for featuring me and giving me an outlet to talk about what I believe. For those of you not in the Valley, you can read the article online in full here!

Shop Here Now: Moorea Seal

2014-07-26T11:40:00.000-04:00

I just found blogger Moorea Seal's webstore yesterday, and gosh dangit, it's amazing. So I decided not to be selfish and share it with you. (However, if you make it so that the Tiny Triangle Pendent sells out before I can get my hands on one, we're not best friends anymore. I'm serious, guys.)

Generally, when bloggers have their own webstores, the store only features items from third parties that are hand-picked by the blogger. The blogger will end up making a small percentage of any sale, so I generally don't really check them out because the items and curation aren't really special. But Moorea's webstore has beautifully curated pieces and tons of exclusives, and she just opened her own storefront. You can even search her store by cause and find pieces that benefit causes you care about. And everything is well priced. What is this. How can one store be so amazing. Most of my friends know that I'm impossible to shop for because I'm really, really picky about what I wear, but I'd wear 99.9 percent of everything here in a heartbeat. I don't think I've ever said that about any store ever. So this is a big deal, guys. This post isn't even sponsored. I just really, really love this website.

Check out her wonderful website for beautiful objects at a fair price here. You won't be sorry. (Unless you make all my favorite things sell out. Then you may be sorry, because I know how much our friendship means to you.) Also, to check out her main blog, look no further than this link. Enjoy!

*Update* - The triangle pendant did sell out. Sorry, we're not friends anymore.

Here's my top 3 favorite pieces from the Moorea Seal store:

Rosemary Shoulder Bag - $30 (for the size, quality and price, $30 is fantastic)

Hammered Stacking Ring - $16 (Not even kidding, I think this is my wedding ring.)

List Makers Gonna List Book - $7 (Need.)

I have about 50 other things I want to share with you, but no one has time for that. So just go to her store and check them out yourself! Happy shopping!

Birthday Design Haul! Paper Trail, House Industries, Cavallini Paper Co.

2014-06-09T08:58:00.000-04:00

This week, my boyfriend and I spent a day exploring the beautiful town of Rhinebeck, and in the process we stumbled upon the cutest little design and stationery shop in the history of the universe, Paper Trail. I literally could have spent all day there. We stayed for at least an hour, and I used my upcoming birthday as an excuse to buy myself some fun gifts. Happy Birthday to me!

First off, I found this gorgeous book of typography postcards from House Industries. The set is a whopping 100 postcards for only $20. I just couldn't pass it up. It's something I know I'll use for a long time, and it's great incentive to write far-away friends. Also, the cards are stunning. Sometimes I'll just shuffle them and look at each one. I'm so glad I found this. You can purchase it from the House Industries website, or on Amazon.com.

Second, I found this beautiful poster of Brooklyn from Nu Vue Studio. When I'm at school in Utah, it's really easy to get wrapped up in the culture there. West coast is vastly different than east coast, and it's so easy conform to what everyone else out there is doing. So I really like to keep lots of NY imagery around so that I don't forget where I'm from and who I am. This poster is perfect for my fall apartment. Also, it was only $5 at Paper Trail. Just $5. And it's amazing quality. And I love it to pieces. You can purchase one here.

Third, I found a darling little notebook perfect for ideas and sketching from Cavallini. I love keeping it in my bag and jotting down sketch ideas, and the cover is really beautiful. All the pages are girded, making it perfect for my industrial design concepts. It's really a great little notebook for a couple bucks. You can find your own here.

Lastly, I found another gem from House Industries - a couple hundred stickers and labels. The fonts are beautiful and fun, and the stickers are great for mailing letters and making all the things in your life looking a little more designy. I love using these. You can find them here.

Overall, I've been really happy with everything I found at Paper Trail. It's a really lovely place. Snoop around their website for more goodies. I'll most definitely be back in the future!

Jessica Brown Findlay by Boo George for Vogue UK May 2014

2014-05-06T09:28:00.000-04:00

I love this simplistic editorial from one of my favorite photographers, Boo George. The subtle tones in the background really make the gowns pop. Beautiful work.
Happy Tuesday Lovelies! I'm still clicking through all the Met Ball gowns from last night. Great stuff - I love to see how everyone represented Charles James in their own way. Have a great day!

Day Dripping: Sasha Pivovarova by Mario Testino for Vogue US May 2014

2014-04-30T11:15:00.000-04:00

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I'm crazy about all the energetic prints and patterns! What a great spring inspiration editorial. Also, I'm really happy that Sasha is doing print work again. She's fabulous.

Behind The Scenes at Delpozo Spring 2014

2014-04-26T16:13:00.000-04:00

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I've been following Delpozo since the brand's start in 2013, and I've always been in awe of its ability to be consistently both beautiful and ridiculously cool. Check out the full collection in all its girly glory here!

Time-Lapse Fireflies by Vincent Brady

2014-04-07T13:53:00.002-04:00

I completely fell in love with this time-lapse compilation of fireflies by Vincent Brady, primarily shot in Lake of Ozarks, Missouri. I remember moving from Brooklyn to upper New York and seeing fireflies for the very first time as a little girl. It was such a magical experience, and I still look forward to when the fireflies come out each summer. This video brought me back to those magical summer nights. Just beautiful work.I hope you all have a beautiful week!

(Thanks for the tip, This is Colossal)

Latest Obsession: Beauty Spot

2014-03-31T11:19:00.000-04:00

I'm CRAZY about this inter-stellar jewelry from the darling Etsy shop, Beauty Spot.
Astrology was my favorite subject in high school by leaps and bounds, and I love that you can now wear little reminders of how cool the universe is. Aside from their amazing planet jewelry, they also have other very special pieces as well. Check out Beauty Spot!

Here's some of my favorite non-galaxy related pieces:

I was also pleased to see that the pieces are pretty well priced considering the design and quality. You can also order something custom if the above pieces haven't already stolen your heart. Check out Beauty Spot!

Part Noveau: Lilah Ramzi Shows How Fashion Photography Recycles Ideas

2014-03-24T19:58:00.000-04:00

Being the fashion photography buff that I am, I love fashion historian Lilah Ramzi's blog. Titled Part Noveau, the blog puts past and future photographs and garments side by side to show how the industry recycles ideas in fashion design and photography, and how it draws inspiration from the past. Here are some of my favorite examples. (Love the Audrey Hepburn references the most)

The Perfection That Is Marchesa Fall 2014

2014-03-20T22:29:00.001-04:00

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I'm swooning over the little details in Marchesa's Fall 2014 collection, captured by one of my favorite photographers, Jamie Beck. I love the uper-girly fluffy elements, and the oversized romantic bows. This collection is a dream!

Every Best Actress Oscar Gown... Ever

2014-03-13T21:19:00.001-04:00

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I know this has been going around the internets for a few weeks now, but in case you've missed it, here's a delightful illustrated guide to every Best Actress' gown at the Academy Awards. I love how well it shows the changes in fashion every year. Enjoy!

The Art Of Fashion: Ginta Lapina & Fei Fei Sun For Neiman Marcus Spring 2014

2014-03-12T19:43:00.000-04:00

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I'm crazy about this fun editorial! I love the light, movement, and versatility of the models. Editorials like this just make me happy.

Sorry it's been a while! School's been relentless, but in a month it'll all be over. Thank goodness. I can't wait to go home for the summer!

Editorial: Little Girl Blue (Nastya Kusakina By Boo George)

2014-02-13T18:21:00.002-05:00

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Light, beautiful, and bright. I love it!
Hope you all loved NYFW!

Flat Photos By Jared Lim

2014-02-12T13:22:00.001-05:00

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I'm in love with these mesmerizing photos by Jared Lim. I just can't stop staring. The vibrancy and angles are incredible.

Diana Moldovan by Sonia Sieff for Madame Air France

2014-02-10T15:27:00.001-05:00

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I love this editorial because it showcases glitter and glitz without screaming 'GIRLY'! Rather, it makes gold look tough, strong and warrior-like. Amazing styling choices! Hope you're loving fashion week so far! I've loved Jason Wu and Whit (I actually went to Whit's spring 2013 show - check it out here!). What are your favorites so far?

Pace Wu & The Perfect Dress

2014-02-07T15:47:00.000-05:00

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I can't get over how beautiful this dress is on model Pace Wu. Not only would it be a to-die-for wedding dress, but heck, it's perfect. Literally perfect. Want want want want want want want.....

Fashion Month Is Here!

2014-02-06T16:24:00.000-05:00

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Happy New York Fashion Week! I'll be participating from home this year from chilly Rexburg, Idaho. If you're likwise far from the Big Apple this week, you can still keep up with all the goings-on of fashion month and New York Fashion Week!

To keep up with all the live-streaming shows happening this week, you can find Fashionista.com's handy dandy link list here. For pictures of every show that matters, make Style.com your best friend. For additional news and commentary and behind the scenes, check out Fashionista and The Cut. Also, follow me on twitter where I'll be posting my favorite runway looks (@theposhkid). For a list of designers to watch, check out Paper Mag's awesome article here. My 13-year old sister will be going to a show or two at Lincoln Center! I'm excited for her because that's the age I was when I did my first NYFW. I'll post her experience on here!

Happy NYFW!

Latest Obsession: The Cradle Chair By Benjamin Hubert

2014-02-05T22:34:00.001-05:00

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If love and happiness and love and joy could be trapped and bound into a chair, it would be the Cradle chair by Benjamin Hubert. With a hammock-like back, it just seems like a dream come true, and a dream to nap in. I literally want this chair more than I've ever wanted anything in my entire life. Ok, that's an exaggeration. But I might give up my first born for it.

Hair Inspiration: Refined vs. Relaxed

2014-01-30T17:07:00.002-05:00

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We all know that your hair never actually turns out like it does in the pictures. That's why it's an 'inspiration' not a 'DIY'. But nonetheless, these pics are gorgeous, and the ideas are great.

A Beautiful Game: Milou Sluis by Signe Vilstrup for Vanity Fair Italia

2014-01-29T11:24:00.001-05:00

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Why do I suddenly feel the urge to buy expensive shiny dresses and dark lipstick? Oh wait, because this editorial is amazing. Take me back to the thirties!
Have an amazing day, Lovelies!