Put Some Spring in Your Step

I tried and I tried not to post this whole editorial, but geez..it's just too good to keep to myself (your welcome). I adore these perfectly layered, playful, bright color combos! The styling is just so cute, fun filled, effortless, and feminine! It easily showcases many of spring's best staples; like fun, flirty rompers, bright pastel bucket hats, and vibrant footwear. It's making me that much more excited and inspired for the sensational season to come. Also, she's wearing chucks, oh my goodness, the girl's wearing Chucks! Yeess!!

styled by: Evyan Metzner

Self magazine, April 2010

Cobwebs N Converse

Thee specs, thee Spiderman tee, and these thigh highs (that I wore 3x in a row, are so perfect and bangin') and from Downtown LA. The grey jumper is from Forever 21's Heritage line; I love the soft, breezy, relaxed feel of their clothes! Lastly, of course, rocking thee red Chuck Taylors that easily get thee Dannie Doll award for best flippin' sneakers in all the land.

I hope everyone enjoyed their weekend, mine was amazing in the purest form of the word; my world has officially changed for the better and I'm more excited than ever before about the future :)

Periodic Picture Book

periodically: never hide is the motto, la is where the heart lies, i just cut one of my tees like the one jessica stam is wearing, i feel like a tourist when i take pictures of la buildings but geez, i cant help it, im still salivating over hard core boots, and geeez, im currently so tired that i'm dizzy...buenos nachos before i doze off and this never gets published ;)

Barricades and Broken Bouquets

Spring, is that you? I was beginning to wonder if that darn groundhog had seen it's shadow or not. I'm so happy to finally be able to get dressed without having to rock more layers than an onion, and to be able to appropriately incorporate brighter colors back into my daily wear (not that I ever stopped). I fell in love with this beautiful, bright floral dress the moment I saw it!

Usually, a looser fitting piece with a hemline to my knees is not my style but I was so attracted to its romantic yet fun feel, not to mention the perfect pleating of the hem that instantly reminded me of Luella spring '09, obviously validating it as a must! I love the way this dress looks with these thigh highs I got Downtown last week, they stop the look from being too sweet and add just enough edge without taking away the femininity.

(sunnies/dress-f21, thigh highs- downtown)

Spring, is that you? I was beginning to wonder if that darn groundhog had seen it's shadow or not. I'm so happy to finally be able to get dressed without having to rock more layers than an onion, and to be able to appropriately incorporate brighter colors back into my daily wear (not that I ever stopped).

I fell in love with this beautiful, bright floral dress the moment I saw it! Usually, a looser fitting piece with a hemline to my knees is not my style but I was so attracted to its romantic yet fun feel, not to mention the perfect pleating of the hem that instantly reminded me of Luella spring '09, obviously validating it as a must! I love the way this dress looks with these thigh highs I got Downtown last week, they stop the look from being too sweet and add just enough edge without taking away the femininity.

Singin' the Blues..

..and what a sweet tune it is. I must say that although I previously thought denim upon denim to be thoughtless and hugely erroneous, seeing it presented in a fresh and innovative way has me quickly warming up to the trend. I think it was the tragic matching jean jacket/boot cut jeans combination that ran rampant during high school years that constituted my grudge against wearing more than one piece of denim at a time. However, when done the right way, this look is so cool and chic, with lots of room for variety. A great way to wear this trend is to pair washes that are different yet complement one another, like a dark denim with a contrasting soft powder blue; also, layering the denim looks great too, like a vest over a dress. I'm currently yearning for a denim button up to belt over a distressed light wash mini.

(pc: teen vogue and ??)

I've Got a Feelin'

While I always imagined it would be nice to have a female sib to bum clothes off of, over sized tees swiftly nabbed from the bro's closet make a great substitute.

(we're gonna have a real cool time tonight tee- heritage 81, arm warmers- target, mini shorts- rave, tights- target, heels- delicious, sunnies- vintage)

Jane and the Leopard

Surprise! I do own shoes with a heel higher than one inch! Being 5'9 in height though, high heels are a little too dramatic for my day to day, but sometimes I like to indulge a little. I love the instant chic lift that high heels give to a look and the sexy, confident feelings that surge whilst donning them.

This look was exhibited for church, which looking back now seems a little sinful, but I promise I kept my blazer on the whole time! I was actually pleasantly surprised by this blazer that my mum got me from Metro Style. I previously considered the catalog to be home to all that is married and in the age range of thirty and over, I now take it back..I think. I love the high cut of this bodysuit as well, it added a hint of risque to the otherwise sophisticated look; again reiterating why I shouldn't have worn it to church, sheesh, freakin' Dannie..

(blazer- metro style, bodysuit- vintage, harem trousers- f21, heels- delicious)

Every Designer has a Diary

pc: just google

My main reason for loving Carrie Bradshaw of Sex and the City, aside from her chic and unique sense of style and sexy quick wit, is the fact that she's a writer; this also applies to Rebecca Bloomwood of Confessions of a Shopaholic. Being a writer and Journalism major myself, seeing two of my life's main components being played out on screen always provides me with superior inspiration, both fashionably as well as writing related. My friends and family complain as I journal while watching movies or shows at home, arguing that I'm not really watching the movie; although I am watching, just picking up on a different component.

The longing question that resonates in my mind is, what is the link between fashion and writers? Why is it that writers are often portrayed as original, confident, and eccentric trendsetters? Does this just make for good fiction heroine material or is there a subconscious relation? Well, both disciplines call for self exploration and an open minded pioneer; and the best of both writing and fashion are intensely made up of deep creativity and dominant originality, making their harmonious union seem fated.

This brings me to a few different announcements, like the fact that I am more than a little excited to see the upcoming Sex and the City sequel; the few photos that have been leaked, like those of SJP in 80's attire, already have me excitedly inspired. In addition, Sex and the City author, Candace Bushnell, is soon releasing The Carrie Diaries, which is sure to be a great read. Lastly, I'm launching a project really soon, and I really hope you love it!