the redhead fashionista

$100 Shopbop Giveaway

2012-05-30T08:00:00.000-04:00

Love Shopbop?

Of course you do! Who doesn't?! And now is your chance to win a $100 gift card to the fabulous online retailer! It's the perfect chance to snag some summer must-haves. Check out what's on my Shopbop wish list right now!

Joie Felix Top - Joie Rhodesia Top

Tank tops are essential for me during the summer months, so I always like to have an assortment to choose from. A few Joie tank tops would be great additions to my summer wardrobe! The scalloped hem of the Felix Top is absolutely adorable. And the floral print of the Rhodesia Top? So pretty!

J Brand Cutoff Shorts

Colored denim is still on my must-have list this year. I love the gorgeous tangerine shade of these J Brand cutoffs.

Marc by Marc Jacobs Scofty School Bag - Marc by Marc Jacobs Intergalocktic Ozzie Aurora Bag

A girl can never have too many handbags, right? And I adore Marc by Marc Jacobs bags! I love the colorblocked look of the Scofty School Bag. The ostrich-embossed faux leather of the Intergalocktic Ozzie Aurora Bag is perfection!

Dolce Vita DV Archer Flat Sandals

A pair of Rag & Bone booties would surely be nice, but it's sandal season! It seems like everyone is lusting over these Dolce Vita sandals lately. And I have to admit... I've been drooling over the mint pair!

Ready to win?

To Enter: Leave a comment on this post telling me what you would buy with a $100 Shopbop gift card.

This giveaway will close on Friday, June 8, 2012 at 11:59 p.m. EST. It is open to U.S. and International residents.

Friday Favorites

2012-05-25T11:52:00.000-04:00

Diane Kruger has been killing it on the red carpet lately! For the Nights in Monaco gala, the actress wore a plumed Prabal Gurung dress.

She opted for a longer silhouette when she chose a white Nina Ricci gown for the Cannes premiere of Killing Them Softly.

Diane shimmered in a Vivienne Westwood gown when she walked the red carpet at the premiere of Amour in Cannes.

Jessica Chastain and Naomi Watts also enjoyed some premieres while in Cannes. Jessica wore a Gucci gown and Chopard earrings for the premiere of Lawless.

Naomi also accessorized with Chopard jewels. She wore a Chopard necklace and a Marchesa gown for the Madagascar 3 premiere.

Lea Michele bared some skin in an Amen dress for her appearance on The Late Show with David Letterman. She also wore Christian Louboutin peep-toe heels.

Music's biggest names attended the Billboard Music Awards this past Sunday. Taylor Swift looked gorgeous in a red Elie Saab dress and Neil Lane jewelry.

Carrie Underwood had some fun with her Oscar de la Renta gown and clutch.

A casual ensemble was Jessica Alba's outfit of choice for the OC Walk to Remember luncheon. The fabulous mommy wore a white blazer over a polka-dot Tory Burch top with blue pants.

Olivia Palermo posed for photos at the Fabergé grand opening in New York. She showed off her legs in a pair of shorts that she paired with a striped top, a Whistles Ashley Satin Tux Jacket, and Manolo Blahnnik heels. She accessorized with a necklace and a bangle, both by Faberge.

Even going for a stroll with her boyfriend, Olivia manages to look fabulous! She wore an embellished top and jeans. She carried a Gerard Darel 24 Hour Woodstock Raffia Bag.

Nicole Richie looked great in all black for the FiFi Awards this week. She wore an Emilio Pucci dress and Brian Atwood pumps. Her earrings were by Meus Designs and her clutch is from her House of Harlow 1960 collection.

Beautiful in blue! Kirsten Dunst and Nina Dobrev were among the celebs at the amfAR gala. Kirsten wore a lovely blue Louis Vuitton gown.

Nina sparkled and showed some serious leg in her Elie Saab gown.

Photos courtesy of Star Style, InStyle, and Zimbio.

Friday Favorites

2012-05-18T15:27:00.001-04:00

My favorite looks this week are from Kate Middleton and Lea Michele. They looked beautiful! Kate attended the BOA Olympic Concert in a Jenny Packham gown. Seriously, that color is stunning on her!

Ms. Lea Michele wore an Emilio Pucci dress and Casadei pumps for the recent Fox Upfronts.

Ashley Tisdale was dressed perfectly for the sunny weather when she was spotted shopping in Beverly Hills. The Tiz a Free People Molly Solid Button-Down, Siwy Hannah Cropped Jeans, and Elizabeth and James Silva Wedge Platform Sandals. She completed the look with a hat and a blue Hermes Birkin.

Charlize Theron and Diane Kruger looked gorgeous in their long gowns recently. Charlize wore a Dior Haute Couture gown to the London premiere of Snow White and the Huntsman.

For the opening ceremony in Cannes, Diane looked lovely in a Giambattista Valli Haute Couture gown and accessorized with an Art Deco Jaeger-LeCoultre watch.

A Christian Dior dress and yellow heels looked perfect on Marion Cotillard at a Cannes Film Festival press event for Rust & Bone.

Freido Pinto looked fabulous in yellow when she walked the red carpet at the Cannes premiere of De Rouille et D'os in an Atelier Versace dress.

She wore a Michael Angel dress and earrings and a ring by Chopard for the Cannes premiere of Moonrise Kingdom. She carried a Louis Vuitton minaudière.

Photos courtesy of Star Style & InStyle.

Bullseye

2012-05-15T09:30:00.000-04:00

American Eagle cardigan, Xhilaration dress, Cynthia Vincent for Target wedges, Ray-Ban sunglasses, necklace courtesy of Lady Vanderbilt, Michael Kors watch, House of Harlow 1960 ring, Dogeared and Premier Jewelry bracelets, OPI's Fly from the Nicki Minaj collection

I hope you all had a nice weekend and a lovely Mother's Day. I went out to lunch with my mom, grandmother, great-grandparents and some other family members. It was a very nice lunch, but my wedges certainly weren't the best shoes for walking along the river afterwards! Fortunately, the warm weather allowed me to wear one of my new dresses from Target (hence the "Bullseye" post title :P).

Friday Favorites

2012-05-11T15:21:00.000-04:00

The Met Ball was this week and a lot of stars attended the night's festivities, as usual. Two brunette beauties on the red carpet were Camilla Belle and Nina Dobrev. Camilla looked stunning in a Ralph Lauren dress with a plunging neckline.

Nina opted for a one-shoulder Donna Karan Atelier gown and Jimmy Choo heels. She accessorized with H. Stern diamonds.

Emma Stone is always a fashion favorite of mine both on and off the red carpet, so of course she looked fabulous at the Met Ball. The actress wore a red Lanvin dress with black pumps.

Lea Michele and Jessica Alba shimmered as they walked the Met Ball's red carpet. Lea went for a sexier look with a Diane von Furstenberg gown with a plunging neckline and a high slit that showed off her legs. Lea also wore Christian Louboutin peep-toe heels and Lorraine Schwartz earrings.

A one-shoulder Michael Kors gown was a perfect choice for Jessica for the evening. She also wore Brian Atwood shoes and accessorized with Wilfredo Rosado jewelry. Her clutch was by Roger Vivier.

During her time in New York, Jessica Alba was also spotted leaving her hotel. She kept the focus on her colorfully printed pants by pairing them with a black leather jacket, a simple tee, and black Brian Atwood pumps.

Kate Middleton and Lauren Conrad know the benefits of wearing a longer silhouette. They look long and lean! Photographers snapped photos of Kate as she was exiting her car and heading to a dinner hosted by The Thirty Club at Claridges. She wore a Roland Mouret gown and Jimmy Choo shoes.

Lauren wore a blouse and a maxi skirt when she attended the opening of David Yurman's Beverly Hills boutique. She accessorized with a stack of the designer's bracelets.

A perfect spokeswoman... Natalie Portman wore head-to-toe Dior when she attended the New York City Ballet.

A jacket, a printed maxi dress, and ShoeMint Chloe heels were the perfect ensemble for the petite Rachel Bilson when she attended a Macy's event recently.

While Bilson kept her legs covered, Zoe Saldana was showing hers off in an Elie Saab Couture dress and Brian Atwood pumps at the launch of Cosmopolitan for Latinas. Zoe carried a Bottega Veneta clutch and wore Irit Design jewelry.

Photos courtesy of Star Style, InStyle, and Zimbio.

Wish List: Colorful Handbags

2012-05-08T15:38:00.000-04:00

I realized something recently... I only have a few handbags that are suitable for spring/summer weather. Most of my bags are too big to be lugging around in 95˚ weather. That's not comfortable! Plus, a lot of my handbags are neutrals. A bright color would be much more appropriate for a sunny day! So, I'm currently on a search for some good bags to carry through the remainder of the spring and throughout this summer.

♥ Marc by Marc Jacobs M Lady Croc Top Handle Bag in Rain Slicker

♥ Alexander Wang Donna Bag in Acqua

♥ Michael by Michael Kors Large Marina Shoulder Tote in Electric Pink

♥ Rebecca Minkoff Ikat Oversized Minaudière

♥ Clare Vivier Neon Strip Flat Clutch in Brown/Yellow

What's your go-to bag during the warmer seasons?

Friday Favorites

2012-05-04T11:49:00.000-04:00

Ashley Tisdale and Carrie Underwood are definitely two blonde beauties. Ashley was spotted out in Los Angeles las week. She looked comfy in a By Chance Melissa Studded Heart Sweatshirt (love!), leggings, and boots. She carried a CC Skye bag.

Carrie posed for photos as she arrived to film The Late Show with David Letterman. She wore a Parker top, skinny jeans, and wedges.

Like Carrie Underwood, Chloë Moretz also stopped by The Late Show with David Letterman. She looked fabulous in a Christopher Kane dress and strappy Jimmy Choo heels.

Emma Roberts looked chic as she walked the red carpet at a party for The Shops at Target recently. The actress wore a cardigan from The Webster at Target, Citizens of Humanity skinnies, and black Rachel Zoe pumps. Emma carried a silver Edie Parker clutch.

Emma also attended The Cinema Society's screening of Hick. She wore a RED Valentino dress and Valentino Garavani pumps. Once again, she carried an Edie Parker clutch.

A lot of people attended the Lucky Fashion and Beauty Blogger conference recently, including Jessica Alba. Jessica wore an Alice + Olivia sweater, printed pants from Topshop, and Giuseppe Zanotti cap-toe pumps.

Pretty Little Liars star Lucy Hale attended the ABC Family upfronts in a little black dress and satin Casadei peep-toes. Her yellow earrings added a nice pop of color!

Glee's Lea Michele opted for a little white dress by Jenni Kayne and silver Giambattista Valli shoes when she attended a screening of Glee at the TV Academy Theater.

Photos courtesy of InStyle and Celebrity-gossip.net.

An update...

2012-05-01T23:04:00.000-04:00

Hi everyone! Hope you're all doing well. Sorry for the absence over the last few weeks. Things have been pretty crazy lately. Between working, searching for a new job, etc., it's left me pretty unmotivated when it comes to blogging! I haven't abandoned the blog for good and I'm still keeping up with my 365 Photo Project, so keep an eye out for new posts this week!

♥

Friday Favorites

2012-04-06T16:31:00.000-04:00

Lauren Conrad has been a busy lady lately, as she's been on a book tour promoting her latest novel, The Fame Game. At Barnes & Noble Union Square in NYC, Lauren showed off her legs in a Lela Rose dress. She wore Casadei pumps and accessorized with a simple Anita Ko bracelet.

She opted for a Heartloom maxi dress at her book signing in New Jersey.

Lauren was spotted arriving at NBC. She looked lovely in a sweater, Tibi tank top, Paper Crown skirt, and Casadei pumps. She carried a Chanel bag.

Nickelodeon held their 25th annual Kid's Choice Awards last weekend. Taylor Swift posed for photos after Michelle Obama presented her with the Big Help award. Taylor wore a shortened Maria Lucia Hohan Anika Gown and Nicholas Kirkwood sandals. The First Lady looked pretty stylish herself in a Wes Gordon tunic, metallic pants, and black pumps.

Taylor's gal pal, Selena Gomez, chose to show some skin for the awards show. She wore a bra top and skirt by Dolce & Gabbana and Cesare Paciotti pumps.

Emma Stone walked Nickelodeon's orange carpet wearing Antonio Berardi. She also wore Irene Neuwirth earrings and Alejandro Ingelmo wedges. Cute!

A sequin blazer looked perfect on Olivia Palermo when she attended HBO's Girls after party. She wore the blazer over a Masscob button-down and paired with jeans, Giambattista Valli pumps, and a Dior bag.

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley wore a Theyskens' Theory jacket, a black tee, and leather leggings to Tate Modern's Damien Hirst exhibition.

Photos courtesy of Star Style, InStyle, Zimbio, and Celebrity-Gossip.net.

365 Photo Project: #69-96

2012-04-05T14:54:00.001-04:00

Wow! Things have been pretty crazy lately, so I apologize for slacking with the blog. :( I've been saving up all my daily photos for quite some time now. I couldn't believe how behind I was on posting them!

Friday, March 9th - New wedges from Target. I asked my mom to pick them up for me and she thought I wanted the blue and green, but I wanted the gray and yellow. So, I decided to keep both. You can never have too many shoes, right?

Saturday, March 10th - Trying out a new shampoo and conditioner. Smells good! But it leaves my hair tangled. :(

Sunday, March 11th - Went to my great-grandparents' house for my great-grandmother's birthday. Spent some time swinging in the park with family.

Monday, March 12th - OPI's Suzi Skis in the Pyrenees.

Tuesday, March 13th - Enjoying the warm weather in a favorite dress by Lucca Couture.

Wednesday, March 14th - Trees in my front yard.

Thursday, March 15th - Cocoa loves playing in the sand.

Friday, March 16th - Waiting to purchase concert tickets while at work...

Saturday, March 17th - Being Irish, I love St. Patrick's Day.

Sunday, March 18th - My family and I had our St. Patrick's Day dinner the day after. I made these cupcakes... From scratch!

Monday, March 19th - Luxe and Lush over Riveting (both from China Glaze's Hunger Games collection).

Tuesday, March 20th - Love a bright lipstick. Make Up For Ever #36.

Wednesday, March 21st - Cocoa.

Thursday, March 22nd - High school memories. I would wear plain white tees to school and have friends sign them. Yeah, my nickname with a certain group of friends was Ronnie and my friend was Wam. (Our spoofs on Johnny Knoxville and Bam Margera.)

Friday, March 23rd - Getting ready for the Hunger Games! Electrifying over Smoke and Ashes (both from China Glaze's Hunger Games collection).

Saturday, March 24th - Seeing The Hunger Games!

Sunday, March 25th - Some of my nail polish collection. Mostly OPI.

Monday, March 26th - I can never seem to throw away my magazines...

Tuesday, March 27th - Trying to decide what to wear for a job interview.

Wednesday, March 28th - I'd say these Zara heels were a perfect choice for my job interview.

Thursday, March 29th - Fast Track from China Glaze's Hunger Games collection. Okay, I'm addicted to all things Hunger Games.

Friday, March 30th - A dress I got from Urban Outfitters last year.

Saturday, March 31st - I ordered the rest of the China Glaze Hunger Games collection. Don't judge. :P

Sunday, April 1st - Reorganizing my shoes. Boots are put away and the sandals are out!
Top Row: Diane von Furstenberg, ShoeMint, Zara, Steve Madden, Cynthia Vincent for Target
Second Row: Cynthia Vincent for Target, Steve Madden, Jessica Simpson, Steve Madden, BCBG
Third Row: Cynthia Vincent for Target, Cynthia Vincent for Target, Ecote, Target, Sam Edelman
Bottom Row: ShoeMint, Steve Madden, Steve Madden, Nine West, Pour La Victoire

Monday, April 2nd - Harvest Moon from China Glaze's Hunger Games collection. No, I haven't worn anything else on my nails since buying these... -_-

Tuesday, April 3rd - Trying out some bronzer.

Wednesday, April 4th - Playing with sidewalk chalk.

Thursday, April 5th - Necklace I got from Urban Outfitters a couple years ago.

Friday Favorites

2012-03-30T14:42:00.000-04:00

A gorgeous dress is always a great option for celebs when attending events. And I'm loving this colorful Peter Som maxi dress Lily Collins wore for a press event atop the Empire State building for her latest movie, Mirror Mirror.

Miley Cyrus chose a Jenny Packham gown and Christian Louboutin heels for her red carpet appearance at Muhammad Ali's Celebrity Fight Night.

Ashley Greene looked chic at a Macy's and DKNY event recently. She wore a blouse with a DKNY leather shirt and matching heels.

New mom, Hilary Duff, was spotted heading the hair salon this week. She looked fab in a blue blouse, Current/Elliott leopard jeans, and Rachel Zoe wedges.

Elizabeth Olsen is proving she has style too. The paparazzi caught her out in Brooklyn while wearing a vest, a white button-down, and AG Adriano Goldshmied leggings.

Photos courtesy of Star Style & InStyle.

Friday Favorites

2012-03-23T14:40:00.000-04:00

The Hunger Games movie is finally here! (Who has seen it already?!) The movie's stars have been busy attending premieres across the globe and television shows to promote the film. The Cinema Society held a screening for the movie. Although her strappy Jimmy Choo heels were a little too big for her, Jennifer Lawrence still looked great in a Calvin Klein Collection dress at the screening.

The actress stopped by Good Morning America recently. She looked chic in a Joie blouse and a Holmes & Yang skirt.

Both Jennifer Lawrence and her costar, Elizabeth Banks, rocked bright colors at the Berlin Hunger Games premiere. Jennifer wore a red Marchesa dress with matching heels.

Elizabeth opted for a longer silhouette with an Elie Saab gown.

Emma Stone kept it casual when she attended WonderCon this week. Emma was sporting a lighter 'do with a Todd Lynn blazer, J Brand jeans, and Jimmy Choo peep-toes. She accessorized with Joan Hornig earrings and Caleo rings.

Blonde beauties Kate Moss and Sienna Miller were spotted out and about by the paparazzi. Kate looked cool in a leather jacket, a sweater, Siwy jeans, and boots.

Sienna showed off her baby bump in a striped shirt, jeans, and Isabel Marant booties.

Alexa Chung and Jessica Alba were sporting some colorful pieces lately. For the Annual British Designers Collective, Alexa wore a Bella Freud sweater, a colorful Celine skirt, and Nicholas Kirkwood loafers.

Jessica paired her colorful, striped shirt with red J Brand jeans and black boots while out and about in Hollywood. She carried a Prada tote.

Photos courtesy of Star Style & InStyle.

Friday Favorites

2012-03-16T15:36:00.001-04:00

The first Hunger Games movie is upon us! The movie's stars have been getting all glammed up to attend premieres across the globe. The Girl on Fire herself, Jennifer Lawrence, walked the black carpet at the movie's premiere in Los Angeles. She shimmered in a gold Prabal Gurung dress paired with Jimmy Choo heels.

She opted for another shimmery dress for the London premiere of the movie. She wore a Ralph Lauren dress with a velvet belt.

Jennifer looked sleek with a red lip and a black dress at the Paris premiere of The Hunger Games. She wore a Tom Ford dress that had an open back with a gold zipper trim. She matched the gold zipper with her gold Tom Ford shoes.

Elizabeth Banks plays Effie Trinket in The Hunger Games. It seems she's embracing Effie's love for color lately. For the Los Angeles premiere of the film, Elizabeth wore a tangerine Atelier Versace minidress and nude Jimmy Choo peep-toe pumps.

She chose a bright yellow, open-back Bill Blass gown for the movie's London premiere. She also wore Irene Neuwirth earrings.

Zoe Saldana looked great in an Alexis Mabille dress and Jimmy Choo pumps at The Hollywood Reporter's 25 Most Powerful Stylists Luncheon. She also carried a Jimmy Choo clutch.

Both Olivia Palermo and Kate Mara were rocking some chic coats and fabulous prints lately. Olivia was spotted out in NYC wearing a navy coat and colorful Paige jeans. She carried a red Giorgio Armani bag and wore L.A.M.B. pumps.

Kate attended the Clos Du Bois Chic Picnique by Tracy Reese. She wore a Rachel Zoe Collection coat, a Tracy Reese dress, and carried a Miu Miu clutch.

Kate Middleton looked lovely in an Orla Kiely dress and Jimmy Choo pumps at the Dulwich Picture Gallery.

Photos courtesy of Star Style & InStyle

Friday Favorites

2012-03-09T15:41:00.000-05:00

Glee star, Dianna Agron has been showing her love for Louis Vuitton recently. She attended the label's fashion show in their floral dress. Cute!

Her necklace added a pop of green to her black Louis Vuitton dress when she attended the label's exhibition this week.

Reese Witherspoon donned the same Louis Vuitton dress, but in yellow, for the Rio de Janeiro premiere of This Means War. She completed the look with a necklace and black Jimmy Choo heels.

Emily Blunt and Megan Fox know what a difference a cinched waist can make! Emily added a yellow belt to her black and white dress for the Cinema Society screening of Salmon Fishing in the Yemen.

Megan went for a more glam look in her Elie Saab dress and Yves Saint Laurent heels for the Friends with Kids premiere.

Kate Middleton recently made some appearances with the Queen. While the Queen was decked out in pink, Kate opted for a darker color. She wore an LK Bennett dress and jacket with black suede pumps.

Photos courtesy of InStyle and Zimbio.

365 Photo Project: #52-68

2012-03-08T14:20:00.000-05:00

Sorry for the absence! I've been sick all week. Boo! :( But, I'm feeling much better today and enjoying the warm weather Maryland is currently experiencing. Here's all the photos I've been holding on to for the last couple weeks. Hope you all are doing well!

Tuesday, February 21st - Shrove Tuesday = pancakes for dinner! (With chocolate chips, of course!)

Wednesday, February 22nd - Snacking on some cinnamon muffins.

Thursday, February 23rd - Cooking dinner!

Friday, February 24th - H&M leopard print cardigan and OPI's I Eat Mainely Lobster polish.

Saturday, February 25th - Nirvana sweatshirt from H&M. My favorite sweatshirt for casual days.

Sunday, February 26th - Redecorating my closet door.

Monday, February 27th - Made these stuffed shells for dinner. Very tasty! (I like a lot of sauce.)

Tuesday, February 28th - Tasty hot chocolate for my Keurig.

Wednesday, February 29th - I love a good plaid shirt. I've had this one from Forever21 for a few years.

Thursday, March 1st - Butterfly print on a favorite H&M dress.

Friday, March 2nd - Rainy day.

Saturday, March 3rd - Made Cinnamon Toast Crunch cupcakes with my friends.

Sunday, March 4th - Butter London. Disco Biscuit.

Monday, March 5th - Sick day. Snow flurries! (My yard.)

Tuesday, March 6th - Obsessed with my new Shoemint heels! (Butter London polish in Bluey.)

Wednesday, March 7th - Afternoon snack at work. I only eat the red and orange Sour Patch Kids.

Thursday, March 8th - Putting my makeup on.

Friday Favorites

2012-03-02T16:09:00.000-05:00

The Oscars are a big night for the film industry, but the fashion is just as important! Gwyneth Paltrow and Rooney Mara were two ladies who looked gorgeous in white at the event. Gwyneth stole the show in her matching Tom Ford gown and cape. She also wore Anna Hu jewels and Jimmy Choo shoes.

Rooney wore a Givenchy gown, but kept it simple and opted not to wear any sparkly jewels. Although, her red lip was the perfect accessory!

Giuliana Rancic might be talk celebrity fashion for E!'s red carpet coverage, but she still has to look fabulous herself! This Tony Ward Couture dress looked like perfection on G!

After walking the red carpet, the celebs can't resist hitting up the after-parties afterwards. The Vanity Fair party is always a popular destination among the stars. Milla Jovovich and Octavia Spencer donned gorgeous, shimmering dresses throughout the night. Milla opted for a one-shoulder Elie Saab gown.

Octavia posed with her Oscar for Best Supporting Actress in a Tadashi Shoji gown, which looked fantastic on her! (P.S. - She totally had me tearing up when she accepted her award.)

Octavia's The Help co-star, Jessica Chastain, was also at Vanity Fair's party. She wore an exquisite Alexander McQueen gown and Harry Winston jewels.

Even two of Disney's biggest stars, Selena Gomez and Miley Cyrus, were there! Both of the girls looked all grown up in their gowns. Selena wore a Dolce & Gabbana gown, Lorraine Schwartz earrings, a Judith Leiber clutch, and Stuart Weitzman heels.

Miley was more covered up in her Roberto Cavalli gown.

Quite a few celebs attended Elton John's AIDS Foundation Oscar Viewing Party. Katy Perry was there and still rocking her blue hair. It went nicely with her Blumarine dress!

Dianna Agron and Heidi Klum attended Elton John's bash looking like they were reading for spring! Dianna wore a lovely Carolina Herrera dress for the night.

Heidi showed off her legs in a yellow Versace mini and Christian Louboutin pumps.

Sarah Hyland is just too adorable! The actress attended the Elton John party in a black Collette Dinnigan dress and peep-toe pumps. Her red clutch and red lips added the perfect pop of color!

Beautiful Kate's! Kate Middleton looked pretty in a Missoni coat and Rupert Sanderson pumps when she recently spent the day with Queen Elizabeth and Camilla Duchess of Cornwall at Fortnum & Mason.

Kate Beckinsale's casual outfit was perfect for the start of National Reading Month. She wore a tweed blazer, a gray tee, black skinnies, and Yves Saint Laurent booties.

My favorite fashionista, Rachel Bilson, looked fabulous at the Chanel dinner recently. The Hart of Dixie actress toughened up a white Chanel dress with an Alexa Chung for Madewell motorcycle jacket. She also wore Brian Atwood heels and carried a Chanel bag.

Olivia Palermo and Jessica Alba spent some time shopping in Paris. Olivia wore a Haute Hippie Marabou Feather Vest over a black tee and paired with Current/Elliott The Ankle Skinny Stretch Leather Pants and Christian Louboutin booties. She carried a blue Dior bag.

Jessica kept cozy in her scarf and cardigan. She also wore a star-print shirt by MiH, jeans, and boots. Her red Loewe bag completed the look.

Photos courtesy of Star Style, InStyle, and Zimbio.

Friday Favorites

2012-02-24T11:17:00.000-05:00

Olivia Palermo has been busy making her rounds at fashion shows lately. She mixed floral and leopard prints at the Topshop show. She wore a black Emporio Armani jacket, a yellow Topshop tee, floral Topshop trousers, and leopard print Mulberry shoes. She carried a Meli Melo Thela Bag.

For the Mulberry show, Olivia wore a tee, trousers, and carried a handbag by the brand. She also wore an Agnona Oranger Cashmere Blazer and Manolo Blahnik pumps.

Oliva looked chic in a Moschino blazer, jeans, and Mulberry pumps at the Moschino show. She carried her Meli Melo Thela Bag.

Kate Bosworth showed her love for Burberry by attending the fashion show. She wore an owl sweater, a peplum skirt, and booties, all by Burberry, of course.

An embroidered Stella McCartney dress, burgundy Miu Miu pumps, and a JewelMint clutch made for the perfect ensemble for Kate at the 40th Anniversary of Sir Charlie Chaplin's Honorary Academy Award event at Chateau Marmont.

Emma Stone looked lovely in white at the Essence Black Women in Hollywood luncheon this week. She wore an Elie Saab dress, Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry, and Brian Atwood peep-toes.

Ashley Tisdale looked like she was ready for summer when she was spotted out and about recently. The actress was seen out in Burbank wearing a Goddis Long Belt Knit Cardigan over a floral dress and paired with Converse shoes. Ashley also wore Chanel sunglasses and carried a Chanel bag.

The Tiz went out to lunch with her new boyfriend, Martin Johnson, while wearing a Free People Getaway Dress. She completed the look with a Lovely Bird Lazy Fedora and Steve Madden sandals. Ashley accessorized with Ray-Ban sunglasses, Dogeared bracelets with skull and mermaid charms, and a Low Luv x Erin Wasson Moonstone Ring.

Photos courtesy of Star Style & InStyle

365 Photo Project: #41-51

2012-02-20T15:02:00.001-05:00

Friday, February 10th - The Bath & Body Works Scentportable my mom gave me for my car. An adorable penguin with the Carribean Escape scent. (I also have a cupcake with the Frosted Cupcake scent!)

Saturday, February 11th - Sometimes a relaxing Saturday calls for a little Wii.

Sunday, February 12th - I had an entire dresser drawer full of greeting cards dating back to when I was little. My mom insists I keep things like this, but to free up my dresser drawer, I put them in this pretty Diane von Furstenberg shoe box. Turns out this was a good idea because I found money still in some of the cards! $50!

Monday, February 13th - A Jason Wu for Target dress my mom happened to find for me.

Tuesday, February 14th - Valentine's flowers.

Wednesday, February 15th - A photo of Cocoa, the birthday girl! She turned 11.

Thursday, February 16th - ShoeMint "Hattie" flats. Cute!

Friday, February 17th - Addicted to playing Zumba on Wii.

Saturday, February 18th - Happy 4th birthday to my little sister!

Sunday, February 19th - I spent my day watching The Parent Trap, Harry Potter, and reading magazines on my Kindle Fire.

Monday, February 20th - My step-dad's recent purchase. A '76 Rolls Royce.

Sunday Surfing

2012-02-19T07:00:00.000-05:00

Fashion
From Refinery29... Five Small Budget Buys to Indulge Fashion Week Urges.

R29 also has a nice round-up of street style at fashion week.

Michelle Obama was spotted wearing Jason Wu for Target. I snagged the same dress and I love it!

Love maxi skirts, but not sure how to style them in the colder weather? Refinery29 shows you how.

Check out Nicole Richie's collection for QVC. See anything you want to get your hands on?
I was pretty surprised to see Taylor Momsen wearing something feminine at the Marchesa fashion show. Shocker! Looks good on her though!

Beauty
The Beauty Department shows you how to change up a plain old ponytail. Cute!

First Miley Cyrus chopped off her locks, now Vanessa Hudgens is rocking a bob. Almost makes me want to cut my hair off, too. Almost.

Fall might be far away and I'm sure we're all sick of the cold temps, but with fashion week in full swing we are already looking to fall trends. Refinery29 shared the 15 beauty trends that they're psyched about for fall. Plus, who says you can't try them now?

Also check out 10 fall nail trends from NYFW. I love the nails at Rebecca Minkoff!

If you're looking for more natural remedies for you skin, why not try strawberries? The Gloss shows you how to use strawberries as a facial toner. Might have to try this one!

Recipes
Rainbow cake in a jar. Enough said.

And cake batter blondies look equally as tasty!

Always craving a snack? Lauren Conrad shared some tasty (and healthy!) snacks to try.

Misc.
10 Things 90s Kids Will Have to Explain to Their Children.

Love Girl Scout cookies? YouBeauty tells you which ones are the healthiest. I don't even care... I will still stuff my face with Tagalongs!

Would you buy Will and Kate Barbies to commemorate their wedding anniversary?

Photo courtesy of We Heart It.

Friday Favorites

2012-02-17T13:44:00.000-05:00

The Grammys were this past Sunday, so music's biggest names were there to walk the red carpet. Both Adele and Rihanna wore Giorgio Armani when they walked the carpet. Adele went for sequins and a much more modest look.

Rihanna, however, decided to show some skin with her revealing Armani gown. She also wore Christian Louboutin heels and carried a Jimmy Choo clutch.

Jessie J shimmered in a Julien Macdonald gown.

Carrie Underwood and Katy Perry chose to rock long dresses with sleeves. Carrie looked perfect in a white Gomez-Gracia gown. She carried a black Rene Caovilla clutch.

Although I wasn't a fan of Katy's hairstyle, I loved her blue Elie Saab gown. So pretty!

Another lady in blue... Lauren Conrad celebrated her birthday last weekend at Hyde in Las Vegas. She wore an Alice + Olivia Vista Sequined Tunic Dress and black pumps from her LC Lauren Conrad for Kohl's line.

It's no surprise that Olivia Palermo has been busy attending lots of shows during New York Fashion Week. The fashionista was spotted out in New York keeping warm in a cozy coat, Paige Premium Verdugo Jeggings, and B Brian Atwood Paramour Booties.

Olivia wore a Tibi Horatio Striped Jacket over a Tibi silk chiffon blouse with skinnies and Mulberry pumps for the Tibi fashion show.

I absolutely love the Michael Kors dress Jessica Alba wore when she sat front row at the designer's show. Gorgeous color!

Photos courtesy of Star Style, InStyle, and Zimbio.

Sunday Surfing

2012-02-12T16:19:00.000-05:00

Fashion
In need of some fashion inspiration? Check out a round-up of street style from day one of New York Fashion Week from The Cut. And street style round-ups from day two and day three.

And for some cold weather fashion inspiration... Refinery29 shows an outfit that will keep you warm, while still looking stylish.

I'm obsessed with this lace skirt DIY. It will be perfect when the warmer weather rolls around!

Another great DIY... Try making your own striped clutch!

Beauty
The Beauty Department shares some ways to style your hair when you're wearing a blazer.

Also from The Beauty Department, I love the idea of this simple makeup look.

Bad hair days are bad for your health.

Recipes
Whether you're single this Valentine's Day or planning something with your special someone... Try one of these desserts from Real Simple. Yum!

Misc.
Lauren Conrad shared not one, not two, but three DIYs for Valentine's Day. If you're looking to get crafty, why not try the Lucky in Love Jar? Or maybe you want to tell your friends or significant other they're "dynamite" with this DIY. Or perhaps Spare Kisses are too cute for you to resist? Will you make any of these?

Photo courtesy of We Heart It.

Friday Favorites

2012-02-10T15:20:00.000-05:00

Olivia Palermo always looks stylish, no matter what type of event she's attending. She was at the screening of Thin Ice recently. The fashionista wore a Haute Hippie Marabou Feather Vest over a sheer, white blouse, black skinnies, and Christian Louboutin booties. She accessories with a necklace and ring by Carrera y Carrera. She carried a Lulu Guinness clutch.

An Alexander Wang blazer, Tibi pants, and blue Manolo Blahnik pumps looked great on Olivia as she walked the red carpet for the Carlo Pazolini store opening. She added a pop of color with a yellow clutch and wore a Lulu Frost necklace.

This printed maxi dress looked perfect on Lauren Conrad while she was out and about in Los Angeles. She also carried a Chanel bag.

Kate Middleton and Vanessa Hudgens kept warm in their cozy coats recently. Kate attended the Lucien Freud exhibition in this coat and Jimmy Choo suede pumps. She also wore an Asprey pendant and a diamond cuff.

Vanessa has been busy promoting her latest movie these days. She stopped by Live! With Kelly in this Alice + Olivia dress and Yves Saint Laurent pumps. She kept warm in a black coat and carried a Chanel bag.

Short post this week. I didn't really find too many looks I wanted to share. Boo! :(

Hope you all have a fabulous weekend!

Photos courtesy of Star Style & InStyle

365 Photo Project: #34-40

2012-02-09T22:33:00.000-05:00

Don't worry! I haven't abandoned the 365 Photo Project! I've been taking my pictures, but hadn't had the chance to post them all until now. It was a crazy busy weekend. How many of you spent your Sunday heading to Target for the Jason Wu collection and watching the Superbowl? (I did. Even though I know nothing about sports.) And lately I've been on a job hunt and applying to various positions, so that's kept me busy! But, on to the pictures...

Friday, February 3rd - After reorganizing my necklaces, this Urban Outfitters jewelry hook is a lot less cluttered. Although, I have a ton of other necklaces I need to find places for...

Saturday, February 4th - It was chilly outside when I went to run errands. So, I kept cozy in this Sparkle & Fade Moto Sweater Jacket my mom got me for Christmas. (Plus, it's on sale at Urban Outfitters right now.)

Sunday, February 5th - Okay, I watched the Superbowl, but I don't understand football. So, I somewhat paid attention to the game while I reorganized my closet.

Monday, February 6th - Monday's outfit. A brown American Eagle cardigan I rediscovered while going through my clothes on Sunday. Target top. Dogeared bracelets. House of Harlow 1960 Key Cocktail Ring. OPI's Fly from the Nicki Minaj collection.

Tuesday, February 7th - One of my favorite StyleMint tees. Polka dots!

Wednesday, February 8th - Having some fun with the nail dotting tools I bought. Essie's French Affair and OPI's Fly.

Thursday, February 9th - New StyleMint tees! Love, love, love!

Friday Favorites

2012-02-03T14:58:00.000-05:00

The Screen Actors Guild Awards were this past weekend, which means even more red carpet gowns to check out! The Glee ladies were looking quite fabulous for the night's festivities. Dianna Agron looked lovely in a Carolina Herrera gown. Love the color!

The petite Lea Michele showed some leg in a gown by Versace.

Other Glee ladies looking good were Naya Rivera and Jayma Mays. Both ladies sparkled in their gowns on the red carpet. Naya went for a plunging neckline with this Naeem Khan gown.

Jayma chose a black Reem Acra gown.

I adore the red Valentino gown Michelle Williams wore. She paired the dress with Roger Vivier heels and Fred Leighton jewels. Michelle carried a Lanvin clutch.

The ladies of The Help certainly know how to look gorgeous on the red carpet. Emma Stone went for Alexander McQueen wearing a dress and heels from the label. She also carried an Alexander McQueen clutch.

Her co-star, Viola Davis, opted for white with this Marchesa gown. She also wore Jimmy Choo heels, Cathy Waterman jewels, and carried a Judith Leiber clutch.

Olivia Palermo and her boyfriend were spotted out and about in New York. She kept cozy in an oversized fur vest. Olivia also wore Dior sunnies, Stuart Weitzman boots, and carried a Hugo Boss bag.

Vanessa Hudgens posed for photos with her boyfriend, Austin Butler, at the Los Angeles premiere of her new movie, Journey 2: The Mysterious Island. She wore a Maria Lucia Hohan gown. Love that shade of yellow on her!

Vanessa's bestie, Ashley Tisdale, was also there to show her support. Ashley wore a Nightcap dress and Yves Saint Laurent Pumps. She also wore a gold Rolex and a Soixante Neuf Turquoise Tri Stone Shield Ring. Ash carried a Chanel bag.

Also at the Journey 2 premiere was Rachel McAdams. The blonde beauty wore a Peter Som ensemble.

Rachel was spotted out in New York while she was making her rounds on morning talk shows. She wore a Roland Mouret coat over a Peter Som dress.

Lauren Conrad knows it's important to be comfortable while traveling, but she still does it in style. She kept it casual for a recent flight in a coat, striped Enza Costa top, jeans, and black flats. She carried a Chanel bag.

Blake Lively recently attended a Godiva event in New York City. The Gossip Girl star wore a Valentino skirt over a white Valentino dress. She paired it with Christian Louboutin pumps.

Kristen Bell wore a floral Vanessa Bruno skirt for an appearance on Good Day L.A. Cute!

Photos courtesy of Star Style, InStyle, and Zimbio.

365 Photo Project: #33

2012-02-02T23:20:00.001-05:00

Snapshot of today's outfit. A striped StyleMint tee and a Michael Kors watch.