Inspiration: Re-awaken in White

White is one of the big colors for this spring... or lack thereof! I love the idea of an all white outfit, it slightly terrifies me because I'm a klutz of sorts.
There's just something about all white that is so pure, and especially on darker skin tones, I am oh so jealous of the way it pops. This reminds me of how I must sunbathe this summer because I'm like a little ghost from this terrible winter we had.
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Get Dressed: New Years Dresses

Being a particularly picky person, I have the hardest time deciding what to wear for new years. I love ringing in the new year with my friends and getting a little silly, all while looking top notch. I scoured the internet to find the best new years dresses under many different criteria. Something for everyone and every budget!

1. Throw On & Go- Ombre Party Dress in Champagne via Free People $98

2. Investment- Miu Miu Leather Dress via Net-A-Porter $3,650

3. One Of A Kind- Baroque Black & Gold Velvet Cut Out Dress via KatieGariepy at Etsy $50

4. Dancing Piece- Fringed Crepe Dress via Zara $69.99

5. Wear It Again- Lucca Couture Golden Hour Sequin Dress via Nasty Gal $52.80 (Sale!)

6. Princess Dress- Filigree Fantasy Dress via Free People $250

If you are still in need of a holiday dress... you're slacking! But here are some ideas, jump on that expedited shipping girl.

1. The Perfect Velvet Dress- Envy Velvet Dress via Nasty Gal $68

2. Holiday Spirit- Tinsel Tee Dress by Boutique via TopShop $320

3. Dramatic- Mesh & Lace Maxi Dress in Burgundy via ASOS $117.97

Etsy Shop Of The Moment: laPupaHuman

Masha Kukharchyk of Warsaw, Poland creates some of the sweetest clothing and accessories in a Russian style. She is in fact Russian but has been living in Poland for quite awhile. I stumbled upon her designs while browsing Etsy one afternoon, I delved in more because I was so entranced by the Folk Ornament Dress (pictured above). Her prices are astonishingly affordable, and for the lovely work you get almost too good to be true! She also makes some darn cute ceiling lights out of Matryoshka dolls. While writing this post, nearly all of the dresses on her page sold out! It seems she frequently posts though so I would not be too worried if you are lusting after one of those amazing dresses.

Photos via Etsy at LaPupaHuman

Project Runway Reunion - NYFW

 

I recently won a contest on one of my favorite blogs, Nitrolicious. The contest was to attend a Project Runway also a new HP Envy x2 Laptop/Tablet! I took one of my best girl friend's (and hair stylist) and off we went on our little weekend getaway to New York. The trip was delayed and almost cancelled, but we were determined to brave the storm and make it to NY in time for the event.

As soon as I walked into the event I was starstruck. Fashion designers galore, bloggers that I read every day, and people of some sort of higher social status.

The event was great, the fashion's shown were also unique but also a couple pieces we've seen before.

Overall, it was a great time and to be among so much talent was a treat. Thank you Nitrolicious & HP for having me!

Nasty Gal Spring 2013 Lookbook

So now my question is which piece and I splurging on tonight?

Photos are from Nasty Gal

Free People Holiday Collection 2012

I have a love for all things Free People. Their clothes, accessories, styling, bohemian everything, it's all good in my book. This idea hasn't changed for me seeing their holiday collection for this year. I want to wear many of these pieces just out of the sheer comfort look they give. Take a peek at what Free People has to offer, can't wait to stop into our local store and give the clothes a try!

Photos are from Free People & Fashion Gone Rogue