tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91172493259599223392024-02-21T07:28:20.799-08:00pleats and thank youR & Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00872250522947162385noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9117249325959922339.post-40019315350029734432008-07-13T20:52:00.001-07:002008-07-13T20:58:48.186-07:00take a look...although we'll update occasionally, each of us have branched out into our own different (with a little pleats flair) blogs. link us, and enjoy : )<br /><br />b: <a href="http://www.saypleats.blogspot.com/">http://www.saypleats.blogspot.com</a><br />riley: <a href="http://dontbeatulle.blogspot.com/">http://www.dontbeatulle.blogspot.com</a>R & Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00872250522947162385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9117249325959922339.post-12179296153048909732008-07-09T15:31:00.000-07:002008-07-09T15:47:29.480-07:00been checking in on pleats and thank you, teen vogue?<div style="text-align: left;">although we aren't a very exemplary blog as of late, posting once in a blue moon, is it more than mere coincidence that the august 2008 issue of teen vogue has not one, but two features of subjects we've posted on eons ago?<br /></div><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">case #1</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-RvZ3eCiPXnB2501N3pDM0b_IqBrLIROf32ia-F_AhZ05EVjiAfjkghOBTPG8Rl_hgeY6HQQ3s5S66eWKOqjHDNWRdJT52lUC19JOxT1ZtAIOmvW-ZarO30v0LJ17ybSn7l9bL6J7NA/s1600-h/tv2.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-RvZ3eCiPXnB2501N3pDM0b_IqBrLIROf32ia-F_AhZ05EVjiAfjkghOBTPG8Rl_hgeY6HQQ3s5S66eWKOqjHDNWRdJT52lUC19JOxT1ZtAIOmvW-ZarO30v0LJ17ybSn7l9bL6J7NA/s400/tv2.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5221147937172903538" border="0" /></a>eco friendly jeans... did we not tell you on january 5 in our eco post to check out sling & stones jeans?<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">case #2</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMaZD-pFNtIMRmDsElak4WSB5Rn5mgEai6tq_XbtodC-Grvid1WAgNrXptPAc7ggsOfBxigaM6guTepZ2MYDwPN8vVKl8kwbBjTDGMexX23FjdSKCLiLX8KJmj9In0bQb3XQCqaBOO8g/s1600-h/tv.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMaZD-pFNtIMRmDsElak4WSB5Rn5mgEai6tq_XbtodC-Grvid1WAgNrXptPAc7ggsOfBxigaM6guTepZ2MYDwPN8vVKl8kwbBjTDGMexX23FjdSKCLiLX8KJmj9In0bQb3XQCqaBOO8g/s400/tv.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5221148163955458402" border="0" /></a>this one's a little more tricky... see karlie kloss, featured as the leo of the month? and... hmm, who's dress is she wearing? indeed folks, that is an alexander mcqueen we'd featured.<br /><br />so, i rest my case. there'll be no fingers pointed, but if you're visiting now, amy astley, we encourage you to comment (;R & Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00872250522947162385noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9117249325959922339.post-73674269515363857302008-05-29T17:33:00.000-07:002008-05-29T17:36:17.075-07:00put a cork in itfirst, a note. as my fellow blogger said to you all, we apologize for not updating. but we are back in action i promise.<br />on a lighter washed note, yesterday afternoon hillary duff was spotted on her way to a recording studio wearing <a href="http://bauergriffinonline.com/2008/05/bfm_enlarged/enlarged-hilary-duff-gets-corky.php?bfm_index=4">this</a> (click the link for copyright reasons)<br />a maison goyard bag, i believe the verizon voyager and.... cork boots? it looks like we have a little alcoholic on our hands... opinions?R & Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00872250522947162385noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9117249325959922339.post-32333510979253998182008-05-22T15:30:00.000-07:002008-05-22T15:38:11.380-07:00honest to blog?you know you should post more frequently when you have to clear the cobwebs away when you log on... as bloggers, we are ashamed.<br /><br />on a lighter note...<br /><br />i was looking at alexander mcqueen's collection in the media-center today, when i was supposed to be doing my final exam portfolio.but fashion comes first. but. i got goosebumps. the pieces are just so intricate and beautifully crafted, i didn't even know what to say. here are a few of my favorites. they're better than whole fruit popsicles and bare naked granola. simultaneously.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVszdBigrRz__FdCYvm8bo0cilqToWEKFEdp_EsAF3kfHQtbBevbA7mNhWx6Eu0FZqjwnaUW2UIy-QdYAJacUZaasYU9HS_a0RV3E6bfuy19DAbWvketCH1m9r5itFAeTLmGF4cwgv4w/s1600-h/mcqueen1.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVszdBigrRz__FdCYvm8bo0cilqToWEKFEdp_EsAF3kfHQtbBevbA7mNhWx6Eu0FZqjwnaUW2UIy-QdYAJacUZaasYU9HS_a0RV3E6bfuy19DAbWvketCH1m9r5itFAeTLmGF4cwgv4w/s400/mcqueen1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5203334847565374834" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYZFT5Y5k6u5aKJgJBgAWm7yeUIxY5YliZoGRX4E_6svKgkirlV1Q9TkNCGhCM4nJMtwmgHMMcld4h9G7Jo3XkIYiaCxMLlko5LkkfwqXlp4FCX6zAenwy7suof7JJ_d8SDtarBGOgbw/s1600-h/mcqueen2.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYZFT5Y5k6u5aKJgJBgAWm7yeUIxY5YliZoGRX4E_6svKgkirlV1Q9TkNCGhCM4nJMtwmgHMMcld4h9G7Jo3XkIYiaCxMLlko5LkkfwqXlp4FCX6zAenwy7suof7JJ_d8SDtarBGOgbw/s400/mcqueen2.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5203334967824459138" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghdsVh6tiwn-GZIyQunv2OovyB4FZTJSKZq6NHsUDLrQHtQzewSz7LB0Uzrpexo1OzbaFO_9V8g4_6OE9grH6a6-GJfVVfMFIVtUlVbEAVOiaRZFXIp2-dwW_1oWz9wPc7T0BF-ul57g/s1600-h/mcqueen3.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghdsVh6tiwn-GZIyQunv2OovyB4FZTJSKZq6NHsUDLrQHtQzewSz7LB0Uzrpexo1OzbaFO_9V8g4_6OE9grH6a6-GJfVVfMFIVtUlVbEAVOiaRZFXIp2-dwW_1oWz9wPc7T0BF-ul57g/s400/mcqueen3.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5203335096673478034" border="0" /></a>R & Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00872250522947162385noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9117249325959922339.post-3489380730143683442008-04-21T09:50:00.001-07:002008-04-21T09:53:48.733-07:00quite the treatso im in journalism and since i have nothing to lay out for my page right now, i was browsing the news times and look at what i came across! polaroids of some of the most memorable lanvin looks. so enjoy and savor.<br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5191742340706440626" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 236px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 423px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" height="425" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoM2dhN9gBL6Uey-WWUI-GwuRjyuT6DYDSt1AxfQri7sZfVibcOBg5wH6nxWuF-3NI2cRAEDQ55fn0jW6Bh3I54rqlhZkyUpQD0byOUFuyiEEPLILVuqYcMwSJuqtVREcFEXi5Ka1zbQ/s400/lanvin_polariods+2.jpg" width="229" border="0" />i know its kinda tiny now, but to see a full size image, check <a href="http://themoment.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/04/18/for-the-moment-thomas-persson-on-the-colors-of-lanvin/">this.</a></p><p>payyce.</p><p>b</p>R & Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00872250522947162385noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9117249325959922339.post-60751199775715199742008-03-13T12:09:00.000-07:002008-03-13T12:13:22.267-07:00we apologizeyet again for the lack of updates. we both have a ridiculous amount of work to do right now, but i promise we will get back on our feet soon.<br />but for now, a little treat for you all. an older vogue spread. i thought it was absolutely marvelous. agree?<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5177306241979476866" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjC8BRvFFAI0XmajA2Xw_ebmTIWoUhvbss334xLsYnVbD767lFkA2PAAA2z2WUpjFhC8Y7igEtuJrxE2eR5mYesJCK-F1bn6wMmKTkAUKEgDV9TThtWxz9GF_7WVxau4gFEFgQI-6ukQ/s400/high+fashion.jpg" border="0" /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC0Z4wWE5lFvq7O1Wm1u6YutFdiU-H8sxRa24qrAeQZY9u4yP6KPUZ7g4Dz4z480pSjWIWEKbWDI6kCHr3WQxUucX4qOBI4RRluA0blGOCyDZ0yLqUfr_Pzd4yUh3iG3w7L_fuT0slLQ/s1600-h/high+fashion+1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5177306246274444178" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC0Z4wWE5lFvq7O1Wm1u6YutFdiU-H8sxRa24qrAeQZY9u4yP6KPUZ7g4Dz4z480pSjWIWEKbWDI6kCHr3WQxUucX4qOBI4RRluA0blGOCyDZ0yLqUfr_Pzd4yUh3iG3w7L_fuT0slLQ/s400/high+fashion+1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEu03LiIQ2u38Kf7tKQHQywP5P-Qck9tvC2s38KozL93Eq2ppbCIzgqG7VI_7suSkTAiCSIxPS1CwioNknICFHVQEQHzxd3OwB9liSWUCRGlvLtnVUuk8lpmN50GWS_ddBxO0YUke7fg/s1600-h/high+fashion+2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5177306250569411490" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEu03LiIQ2u38Kf7tKQHQywP5P-Qck9tvC2s38KozL93Eq2ppbCIzgqG7VI_7suSkTAiCSIxPS1CwioNknICFHVQEQHzxd3OwB9liSWUCRGlvLtnVUuk8lpmN50GWS_ddBxO0YUke7fg/s400/high+fashion+2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuUtT8EH3fRT_Nw20NBSYuMZ7tuCs1a-gbYA2oAVW0t9jQ3RbSP0B8_JsW2JJdMrKM0gG82TdcwIhZKeucPOVNXndE-gmfxQN3fxNlITIjV3A2snr1YIiUEk12LAMNpE9q138vmL5cUQ/s1600-h/high+fashion+3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5177306254864378802" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuUtT8EH3fRT_Nw20NBSYuMZ7tuCs1a-gbYA2oAVW0t9jQ3RbSP0B8_JsW2JJdMrKM0gG82TdcwIhZKeucPOVNXndE-gmfxQN3fxNlITIjV3A2snr1YIiUEk12LAMNpE9q138vmL5cUQ/s400/high+fashion+3.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8vTBSdw-4CAIH2Cwm_Izhun9GOkP54TekrZ9bwDq7ETVxghXAzMacnjSa93YeIeWls7d81xkw3uWUQIjbL9m9Yvm1WBOYQt31C1i-9l2dVW6WG2MgnmVDGOxkxhb7O5w-GlypSXESnA/s1600-h/high+fashion+5.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5177306254864378818" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8vTBSdw-4CAIH2Cwm_Izhun9GOkP54TekrZ9bwDq7ETVxghXAzMacnjSa93YeIeWls7d81xkw3uWUQIjbL9m9Yvm1WBOYQt31C1i-9l2dVW6WG2MgnmVDGOxkxhb7O5w-GlypSXESnA/s400/high+fashion+5.jpg" border="0" /></a>R & Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00872250522947162385noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9117249325959922339.post-48580959592798851662008-03-02T12:21:00.000-08:002008-03-02T12:24:08.152-08:00i see right through youyou are transparent<br />vellum cracks and silver beads<br />you are so clear<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://thecobrasnake.com/partyphotos/earthquake/images/IMG_9496.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://thecobrasnake.com/partyphotos/earthquake/images/IMG_9496.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>why do i love this? my party is on friday. i hope everything goes on with out a hitch. but murphy's law tends to creep up behind me when i least want it. atleast i got a pretty dress<br /><br />challlllah; riley (the almost sixteen-er)R & Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00872250522947162385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9117249325959922339.post-69976446540483756882008-02-27T12:14:00.000-08:002008-02-27T12:22:44.631-08:00prep time.am i the only one going back to the days of hard-core... preppiness?<br /><br />i hope so, because then when i save enough to buy a ralph crested wool blazer, there'll still be a few left in my size.<br /><br />but seriously. lately, my eye has been glued to light blazers, crisp seersucker dresses, argyle cashmere cardigans, loosely cuffed slacks, and loafers. its all so adorable and crisp and bright and clean. and it feels so great after months of pashminas and jewel tones to be able to don a thin striped blouse and pencil skirt with pride. (a la j. crew, below)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.jcrew.com/images/newshots2004/main500/91150_YL5341_m_SP08.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://www.jcrew.com/images/newshots2004/main500/91150_YL5341_m_SP08.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>stretch sateen pencil skirt, $88<br />striped 120s kensington shirt, $68R & Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00872250522947162385noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9117249325959922339.post-42187751159736335702008-02-27T10:41:00.000-08:002008-02-27T10:44:34.824-08:00why, why, why?why must someone have to pay when they take two days off of school? i have, today alone, two tests to take after school. pity me.<br /><div><div>but for now, enjoy diane von furstenberg's 2008 ad campaign. i absolutely love it.</div><div>*no makeup was used... only paint*<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5171732353834411378" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmnQXkdepO36K_FUFfEhq2P80kCwQZhRqDQpwxOkYpoLQwOzOF4kaijOV28F82VpxqAov-pB233-A_xKxbahSBddD7lmHQjbE8tGwZpZoyN7VRlQjCaJWrLnU4_5rms-vFcXFCcoyVHw/s400/diane.jpg" border="0" /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5171732456913626498" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtldIQfa6l393zxG4PV0A9UB-CJNS7phwP23hbJqrvKbqtTcXNhStZfn54pGNJ_Mu6YFTtm7NDVEysJ6IvadKdL0scd6AogY7Y6OuJtnkYdyXzNCiBEIzjdVqtlphEGnI7_YEX-KE9fw/s400/diane+2.jpg" border="0" /></div></div>R & Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00872250522947162385noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9117249325959922339.post-62363109084847114572008-02-17T16:29:00.000-08:002008-02-24T07:41:09.058-08:00we would update...but one of us in on a cruise<br />and the other is in mexico<br />so be ready for some amazing posts later in the week :]<br />leave love.R & Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00872250522947162385noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9117249325959922339.post-45886357422450156442008-02-09T17:09:00.000-08:002008-02-10T08:59:47.092-08:00the princesses' inspirationlately, we'vebeen inspired by the new (and not so new) collections from our favorite designers.<br />B has been intrigued by jovovich-hawk and erin fetherston. they are both so girly and inspired by love. fetherston was acutally inspired by juliet, as in romeo and juliet for her recent line at fashion week (according to vogue tv). so sit back, relax, and fall in love.<br /><br />jovovich-hawk<br /><br />fall 08<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMYmKhB7rfMWSLIQ5hJTHV8vqTKpkye6jqqLXTBTmPzjiEZGaZr-V3tAxtUHk4BueVMXuKqbZu-bh-TgyxGyi0X-T1Z1Hw7QyiJ0BLl0EsM9PsHjbZ4r5RZubfDSAFhoq4-x0tPLHgAg/s1600-h/jh.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5165154585650783410" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMYmKhB7rfMWSLIQ5hJTHV8vqTKpkye6jqqLXTBTmPzjiEZGaZr-V3tAxtUHk4BueVMXuKqbZu-bh-TgyxGyi0X-T1Z1Hw7QyiJ0BLl0EsM9PsHjbZ4r5RZubfDSAFhoq4-x0tPLHgAg/s400/jh.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />so mod and so wearable! that color scheme is muted, but still vibrant because of the contrast between the black tights and the patterned dress.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNqzkKtR8pVklSM0I66GgZWc3rGIJGMJWafDfnM9dLQMUtXckA8QXsdm57TW3faKwcJSGyiogvbCkA7f0H7RICZ5UKZixb8fSraFrtFvM5oQrSOUtUhTpyqZE62ntEAWFGWU_LB1NLdw/s1600-h/jh4.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5165154607125619938" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNqzkKtR8pVklSM0I66GgZWc3rGIJGMJWafDfnM9dLQMUtXckA8QXsdm57TW3faKwcJSGyiogvbCkA7f0H7RICZ5UKZixb8fSraFrtFvM5oQrSOUtUhTpyqZE62ntEAWFGWU_LB1NLdw/s400/jh4.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />EDGY. RUFFLES. what more do you need?<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9wwDoEUYEM5BTtdWhPLTXZUxgm5gNS5_8d6z8sqVKOW_f2Bz21bNvGTuTQLKYbrePQVAeDe5nHp9jx5zp9S-cC2kSxOyLGI2jTyNNzWn4FG0TZi-1hTy8QwaDRCE9yhA23fVbMxXtyw/s1600-h/jh3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5165154598535685330" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9wwDoEUYEM5BTtdWhPLTXZUxgm5gNS5_8d6z8sqVKOW_f2Bz21bNvGTuTQLKYbrePQVAeDe5nHp9jx5zp9S-cC2kSxOyLGI2jTyNNzWn4FG0TZi-1hTy8QwaDRCE9yhA23fVbMxXtyw/s400/jh3.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />i think it is so difficult to put together a black ensemble and make it not look too dark or too gothic, but jovovich-hawk perfected the black european look with elegance.<br /><br />although their new line is amazing, i think their best line was their spring 2007 line.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYzZp_MxCZxRXmpymIsZqekSverqz3yFZSU6j5-x7huRYB0BEhdNYS5X-dSrMksgpo-n1WjHvZM9T79mECXySUSCGPP6rcdI5jCfxCKMszmSbBKjYptS0y_Dbqi4M1WqKvXTAMPHGoAg/s1600-h/jh.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5165156939292861682" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYzZp_MxCZxRXmpymIsZqekSverqz3yFZSU6j5-x7huRYB0BEhdNYS5X-dSrMksgpo-n1WjHvZM9T79mECXySUSCGPP6rcdI5jCfxCKMszmSbBKjYptS0y_Dbqi4M1WqKvXTAMPHGoAg/s400/jh.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />this is my absolute favorite ensemble! its so girly, and so wearable it makes me want to cry. its so ahead of the times... this is something i'd wear now and forever more.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga99xWerMh_cI3bxuhON0Toli_w-uqRFWuIn2BPFdABWFjL6PL0R2mBiU1ZDDMwka6uGUNRiF9Na9FvBEN8HHEYAdziRnylKG-FKXEquG3gzNdx2uvE_poqfDavbOtnNHFiZe8aAvo5w/s1600-h/jh3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5165156977947567378" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga99xWerMh_cI3bxuhON0Toli_w-uqRFWuIn2BPFdABWFjL6PL0R2mBiU1ZDDMwka6uGUNRiF9Na9FvBEN8HHEYAdziRnylKG-FKXEquG3gzNdx2uvE_poqfDavbOtnNHFiZe8aAvo5w/s400/jh3.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />again. so feminine.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3xUZSl8OVyIbpLjwodB2nkpinGy0qA1pwgpeoD0ejwa46OVdbi1ih6Jno-yqxF3vuYllwQJvTTkwXnpuZ2atn4DWPfuOOQayjUJjgBhubwjH0u2DqihyphenhyphenwQZBNpFSHg1nW2lNLKQsazA/s1600-h/jh2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5165156943587828994" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3xUZSl8OVyIbpLjwodB2nkpinGy0qA1pwgpeoD0ejwa46OVdbi1ih6Jno-yqxF3vuYllwQJvTTkwXnpuZ2atn4DWPfuOOQayjUJjgBhubwjH0u2DqihyphenhyphenwQZBNpFSHg1nW2lNLKQsazA/s400/jh2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />my second favorite outfit:it really carries itself with minimal details.<br /><br />erin fetherston<br />fall 08 rtw<br />you can really see the juliet inspiration in some of this ensembles.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTJ2OSWdDs2WMwUmnp6xS7Q_x-RL2Hsm37tuy2IxsSoIfKUSyUuwG4kFUPNdjIOCc_G7l30SWmX4qy1T_egTCWF2eEmNaqhYv-PEcYmCywX9J4AgEj5Nf7sDCKMOQaLCNEaLlLbqTBBg/s1600-h/jh.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5165159670892061986" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTJ2OSWdDs2WMwUmnp6xS7Q_x-RL2Hsm37tuy2IxsSoIfKUSyUuwG4kFUPNdjIOCc_G7l30SWmX4qy1T_egTCWF2eEmNaqhYv-PEcYmCywX9J4AgEj5Nf7sDCKMOQaLCNEaLlLbqTBBg/s400/jh.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />the color is breathtaking. it flows and glows. the contrast between the color of the dress and the black tights is stunning.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFpUL1ASdwtmdicMuOIYcQdb20bfSenPQkgYC-zpCDn_zDW2tpSUAHyuWPhqJ4brKSpQ9tfE4ZHPFStDG3mMrMTofWd4x1tGrXJDuQEXcehyNaNuuwLcTPGx73UkbsiPTUfpco22brlg/s1600-h/jh2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5165159670892062002" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFpUL1ASdwtmdicMuOIYcQdb20bfSenPQkgYC-zpCDn_zDW2tpSUAHyuWPhqJ4brKSpQ9tfE4ZHPFStDG3mMrMTofWd4x1tGrXJDuQEXcehyNaNuuwLcTPGx73UkbsiPTUfpco22brlg/s400/jh2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />can you see the juliet inspiration? i am in love with the headpiece.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcnexshn-6Gkh741KQ-xOgx5Kl6SNE2A5bddkIkbbCuICu15lO-YfLkv2b42QtOPP6fg2-8gzyMs_5Bb1ebyGVQbMg4Y8mdCpTGvgg5hkFuEzo3AE88DL6OjyQTAln28lo59V9d6rkjQ/s1600-h/jh3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5165159675187029314" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcnexshn-6Gkh741KQ-xOgx5Kl6SNE2A5bddkIkbbCuICu15lO-YfLkv2b42QtOPP6fg2-8gzyMs_5Bb1ebyGVQbMg4Y8mdCpTGvgg5hkFuEzo3AE88DL6OjyQTAln28lo59V9d6rkjQ/s400/jh3.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />i love how fresh this ensemble looks! the tights pop brightly against the muted pallete of the floral dress.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7E3k9UwylSde4TqT09sheg171QYHaUrWnkl6UUzWVSNwQEr8zcgufATS-L6RmDTVb7QXqNa__S3q7k3q_W8Ieg46v42hBG3EvX8NlEjRFPK-XxXAMb1vNNtHMVs9IXCIly0DZZUpidA/s1600-h/jh4.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5165159679481996626" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7E3k9UwylSde4TqT09sheg171QYHaUrWnkl6UUzWVSNwQEr8zcgufATS-L6RmDTVb7QXqNa__S3q7k3q_W8Ieg46v42hBG3EvX8NlEjRFPK-XxXAMb1vNNtHMVs9IXCIly0DZZUpidA/s400/jh4.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />this reminds me of that haunting lanvin ad, but more youthful and wearable.R & Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00872250522947162385noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9117249325959922339.post-60105684530484939222008-01-27T06:56:00.000-08:002008-01-27T09:21:14.160-08:00it's not a bag... its a f****** birkin!samantha (sex and the city) was right. its not a bag. its heaven enclosed in a bag. <div><div><br /><div>and it all started off with a controversial model.</div><br /><div>jane birkin was a model/singer that emerged in the sixties in movies such as <em>Blowup</em> and <em>Slogan</em>. her husband, whom she met on the set of <em>Slogan</em> wrote the song (which both sang), 'J'taime... moi non plus (aka love-hate relationship). in it was sexual references like none europe had seen before; so it was banned from radio stations in italy, the uk and spain. currently, birkin has been known to sing with feist, franz ferdinand, rufus wainwright, and many others.</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc9-ATbqqFyNg3O-CadcpQEQYBgXxeB2J5-IrVwkP_7rOMatsVTuIa_FDP9JDI6BHBsm6ot1p8_i0M_QmL6FVWmknGPv92hFEvSV3Ynpv7CtLx3H6KwIGk_TleE8PMnZO-PIM9LXTlNw/s1600-h/jane+birkin.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5160173232385739842" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc9-ATbqqFyNg3O-CadcpQEQYBgXxeB2J5-IrVwkP_7rOMatsVTuIa_FDP9JDI6BHBsm6ot1p8_i0M_QmL6FVWmknGPv92hFEvSV3Ynpv7CtLx3H6KwIGk_TleE8PMnZO-PIM9LXTlNw/s400/jane+birkin.bmp" border="0" /></a><br /><div>when people think of the birkin bag, it brings to mind a luxury that many can't quite grasp because of a $7,500+ price tag. so why jane? what exactly did she do to inspire hermes to make a bag after her?</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6UovhyphenhyphenorNj3AXnrLObpPEVZlHzECyPw_b1LcjOVy9Q55mAOmbyx56QR70MaLcureAzm1azljXcjZJuYj0accVQV3477gs7fpfME5fHnHK848T5Wt3nOyB6uLXK57wcV35A_s7xNiN0g/s1600-h/jane+birkin+2.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5160176419251473490" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6UovhyphenhyphenorNj3AXnrLObpPEVZlHzECyPw_b1LcjOVy9Q55mAOmbyx56QR70MaLcureAzm1azljXcjZJuYj0accVQV3477gs7fpfME5fHnHK848T5Wt3nOyB6uLXK57wcV35A_s7xNiN0g/s400/jane+birkin+2.bmp" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div>rumor has it that birking was sitting next to jean-louis dumas (hermes ceo), and she opened her hermes datebook and papers flew out everywhere. so he took her wallet and gave it back to her with a pocket sewn on the back (and hermes wallets have been the same ever since). then birkin went into detail about the leather weekend bag that she has been searching for, and shortly after that, she found the bag that she had described at her doorstep. it is now known as the birkin bag.</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIkp_HWOjYLNs6jA25AdatigbNpVOkNrKvEkAofWuVzp80kPwIwJpUEsRoVrDj0RIr6cGjolg1TMYr3Gn44xiXXREt-ya0AGV6_lyhrhnBxTo3qadoOZqNDakKDHmVXsDE9-hj38jCjw/s1600-h/birkin+with+birkin.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5160178369166625890" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIkp_HWOjYLNs6jA25AdatigbNpVOkNrKvEkAofWuVzp80kPwIwJpUEsRoVrDj0RIr6cGjolg1TMYr3Gn44xiXXREt-ya0AGV6_lyhrhnBxTo3qadoOZqNDakKDHmVXsDE9-hj38jCjw/s400/birkin+with+birkin.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>birkin with her birkin... witty, i know.</div></div></div>R & Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00872250522947162385noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9117249325959922339.post-27556845559165765382008-01-26T14:12:00.001-08:002008-01-26T14:51:27.509-08:00sweet as candy.everyone loves candy. whether its a craving for 70% cacao chocolate, a pack oh haribou gummy bears, or a juicy piece of bubble gum. but did you ever think that your favorite sweets could have inspired a ready-to-wear runway dress? it may not have been the thing going through lagerfeld's mind at the moment, but theres always room for comparison.<br /><br />elie saab and tic tacs: elie saab's spring 2008 was a crisp, white, dream. with subtle jeweled accents and intricate wrapping and detailing, the line screamed pristine. what else could you relate it to other than the minty fresh mint everyone loves? you got it, tic tacs.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHxp0FcAjI7SWk3uQq6hVzYAk6Tnmx5VgvfeSiMQQhKauyuJ461DGrPPuDq70LzM8pMyOiHwXn9nNoG19Wfk0O9Ny_N3fDYoCwQ2eXcM27v-AzEWfUPesyLBPb6L31n5cPf0TQZpf7qQ/s1600-h/eliesaab.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHxp0FcAjI7SWk3uQq6hVzYAk6Tnmx5VgvfeSiMQQhKauyuJ461DGrPPuDq70LzM8pMyOiHwXn9nNoG19Wfk0O9Ny_N3fDYoCwQ2eXcM27v-AzEWfUPesyLBPb6L31n5cPf0TQZpf7qQ/s400/eliesaab.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5159916096988695554" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />jean paul gaultier and skittles: gaultier's 2008 couture line was truly eye-catching. he used a myriad of prints and colors to engage the senses of everyone watching. its only right to pair it with skittles, a fruity bite-sized candy that is one of my personal favorites.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOJQt4fwXaIvHH01CssIWETafrHrqDaodn_Y7jnA-eTNI6Z5Oj8XkkYORPtpv0ZXox8vV2RJvFzGlsSUbRTnWlJTqf6a4bK5sAVS0fx5cq8IFH7N42H6WSQkU4JGOOB35-xM4G98bafA/s1600-h/jpg.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOJQt4fwXaIvHH01CssIWETafrHrqDaodn_Y7jnA-eTNI6Z5Oj8XkkYORPtpv0ZXox8vV2RJvFzGlsSUbRTnWlJTqf6a4bK5sAVS0fx5cq8IFH7N42H6WSQkU4JGOOB35-xM4G98bafA/s400/jpg.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5159918605249596434" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />ralph lauren and "gonzo grape" bubblicious: ralph lauren's fortieth anniversary spring 2008 ready-to-wear was the perfect collection to top off ralph's timeless look. lots of jodhpurs, fitted blazers, tea dresses, a southern debuatante gowns made the line diverse and interesting. this particular number on cecilia mendez needs no explanation on why it reminds us of bubbilcious's "gonzo grape" bubble gum.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2dwgb8mjvdzoOw0SOWdHoGQUouNwDABbOxJyTwp9kPLARTrekDh6JBwtOzdvVHboyh2EIoDhbTUmXyu-btexne5W8-RQDi6b93iafl1yeCK7jMABekMFbYS_CMy57IYUfzd6sWszfug/s1600-h/rl.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2dwgb8mjvdzoOw0SOWdHoGQUouNwDABbOxJyTwp9kPLARTrekDh6JBwtOzdvVHboyh2EIoDhbTUmXyu-btexne5W8-RQDi6b93iafl1yeCK7jMABekMFbYS_CMy57IYUfzd6sWszfug/s400/rl.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5159921246654483490" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />so whether you're a fan of missoni or nina ricci, and have urges for godiva or necco wafers, you always know that they're both things you can always fall back on-- fashion and food.R & Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00872250522947162385noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9117249325959922339.post-59931111082716369712008-01-24T11:56:00.000-08:002008-01-24T11:58:06.478-08:00i hate r.she is done with finals.<br /><div>i have a three - five page essay to write. does someone want to hand me some pain meds? i kid i kid. although i shouldn't, i do anyways.</div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE1ZaUxHG-z8pUeVvcBNGre8xOvPnn1G2tZ2sxF6W-7MliE14YOJJhkVMyxR1D1kWybBuAtE2PHOWPHbbb_IU_Njpd5Sp_IDMIi0UBoEWSgkR4bUoNCkqLGkc2cXCoJQYLciklLtCVUQ/s1600-h/love.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5159134752243239922" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE1ZaUxHG-z8pUeVvcBNGre8xOvPnn1G2tZ2sxF6W-7MliE14YOJJhkVMyxR1D1kWybBuAtE2PHOWPHbbb_IU_Njpd5Sp_IDMIi0UBoEWSgkR4bUoNCkqLGkc2cXCoJQYLciklLtCVUQ/s400/love.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div>a picture to drool about.</div>R & Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00872250522947162385noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9117249325959922339.post-76292169118468148992008-01-14T15:22:00.001-08:002008-01-14T15:24:01.935-08:00its been a long december.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://thecobrasnake.com/partyphotos/whowillstoptherain/images/IMG_0186.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://thecobrasnake.com/partyphotos/whowillstoptherain/images/IMG_0186.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />this is cute. i love her bracelet collection, and the other girl's leather jacket.<br /><br />sorry we haven't updated in a while. midterms are so stressful. leave us love.R & Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00872250522947162385noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9117249325959922339.post-31780560491010602612008-01-10T12:56:00.001-08:002008-01-10T12:57:24.831-08:00i am slightly giddymy mom went to goodwill today, and came home with a vintage oversized gucci tote. i screamed when i saw it. my mom is pretty nifty, and can spot a fake from anywhere. she says it is authentic babyy :] ahh i am giddy.<br />does anyone else have amazing goodwill purchases?<br />love, princess gucci (aka bianca :])R & Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00872250522947162385noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9117249325959922339.post-65500737417659728662008-01-10T11:51:00.000-08:002008-01-10T11:56:21.070-08:00warning: the following events may enduce shockgoing accordingly off bianca's post, i think its about time to do a little my-life-is-a-hurricane-before- midterms post.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">today i have to:</span><br />read "a modest proposal"<br />study a few hours for my world war I test tomorrow<br />pick clothes for regionals<br />clean my disaster of a room before i get lost in it<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">tomorrow i have to:</span><br />take said melt-down worthy history test<br />learn my midterm for chorale<br />go straight from school to my one regional rehearsal<br />come home at 10:00 and attempt practice/work<br /><br />i know its nothing compared to events in zimbabwe or haiti, but in my own mind, i'm going slightly insane. not to mention i have my two hardest midterms in less than a week.<br /><br />lets wallow together.R & Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00872250522947162385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9117249325959922339.post-89221271481153696672008-01-09T19:42:00.000-08:002008-01-09T19:44:38.342-08:00stress beyond beliefits 10.42 and your princess bianca is no where close to finishing her homework. i have to write 4 one page prompts and then do math homework before i even think about sleeping. i have already cried once today because of stupid regionals (the music is impossible, and i just 'learned' my part an hour ago), and i have a feelings that that will not be the last time i burst into tears before midterms are over. oh, and i have hell week for a show the same week as midterms. and rehearsels for another show that week too. i wish i was homeschooled.R & Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00872250522947162385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9117249325959922339.post-25645910716154284162008-01-07T12:01:00.000-08:002008-01-07T12:13:05.568-08:00everyone loves a good love quote<span style="font-size:130%;">"True love is like ghosts, which everybody talks about and few have seen", said La Rochefoucauld. and although there are plenty more heart warming odes to those we hold dear, these aren't the type of <span style="font-weight: bold;">love quotes</span> we're talking about.<br /><br />ever made a trip to <a href="http://www.pinkmascara.com/">pinkmascara.com</a>? if you haven't we command you to (after you've read this entry, that is). its a wonderful online boutique-- a cross between L.A.'s <a href="http://www.polkadotsandmoonbeams.com/">polka dot s and moon beams</a>, and everyone's favorite, <a href="http://www.shopbop.com/">shopbop.com</a><br /><br />one of our personal favorite items at pink mascara would have to be the <span style="font-weight: bold;">love quotes</span> scarf (as seen on the today show). they are made from the softest italian linen, and come in every color you can imagine... from scarf in a bottle to truffle.<br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/jclstyleinc_1984_4015768"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px;" src="http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/jclstyleinc_1984_4015768" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />in coco shell, $85<br /><br />i have to say that this is amazingly cute to dress up or dress down, and even pair with your favorite peacoat.<br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span>R & Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00872250522947162385noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9117249325959922339.post-7886910825491196252008-01-07T05:57:00.000-08:002008-01-07T11:54:44.629-08:00T timeno, not T, as in a computer-short version of the tazo kind. no no, T strap sandals. these babies are the perfect shoe to pair with your new floral sundresses and bright linen shorts. these stunners can be found everywhere-- in silver or woven, from kors or dolce vita. new spring lines are full of them, and just begging you to strap them on.<br /><br />now, i would show you my absolute favorite pair, but i am currently in study hall, on my phone, being watched like a hawk by the advisor.<br /><br />ADDED: amazing dolce vita aegan metallic T strap sandal, $80<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://g-images.amazon.com/images/G/01/Shopbop/media/images/products/dolce/dolce2007212000/dolce2007212000_prod_medium.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px;" src="http://g-images.amazon.com/images/G/01/Shopbop/media/images/products/dolce/dolce2007212000/dolce2007212000_prod_medium.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br />tchao, and just in time for high T ;)R & Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00872250522947162385noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9117249325959922339.post-48141788112827366282008-01-06T11:53:00.000-08:002008-01-06T11:55:36.739-08:00current state of unionin:<br />macbooks<br />redheads<br />yoga pants<br />juno<br />matte lips<br /><br />out:<br />apple c!<br />bb<br />rolledup sweats<br />across the universe<br />glossip girl<br /><br />the macaroni to your cheese (ahh juno)<br />BR & Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00872250522947162385noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9117249325959922339.post-419744684539993902008-01-06T08:07:00.000-08:002008-01-06T08:10:45.142-08:00a little saturation goes a long way.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.style.com/slideshows/fashionshows/S2008RTW/BALENCIA/RUNWAY/00150m.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px;" src="http://www.style.com/slideshows/fashionshows/S2008RTW/BALENCIA/RUNWAY/00150m.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br />how lovely is this dress? its balenciaga spring 08 RTW, and i must say, nicholas ghesquiere has done a wonderful job of channeling warhol-esque pop prints and saturated colors into an array of amazing mini shorts, dresses, and boleros. plus, who'd want to mess with anyone wearing those killer gladiators?R & Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00872250522947162385noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9117249325959922339.post-82474183494454901252008-01-05T09:08:00.001-08:002008-01-05T09:27:22.414-08:00maxi dressesaccording to adorevintage, bohemia is back in action. maxi dresses have been making their way on to celebs of all shapes and statures. will you be spotted wearing one this spring?<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvsAqVSZKZZSxWim1LRed4Hojy5ja0ISwuAsMOY0tZmi7xC8KCGWrLEVgLUM1wxO2Zv_ZmLdMu0uBe8CaQ96UWG8cUUy2Ta5kKBFqEpR0Kxz-ggUuYyDVpyOdCnU1zeZXHovd32EDziw/s1600-h/maxi.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5152045245513519762" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvsAqVSZKZZSxWim1LRed4Hojy5ja0ISwuAsMOY0tZmi7xC8KCGWrLEVgLUM1wxO2Zv_ZmLdMu0uBe8CaQ96UWG8cUUy2Ta5kKBFqEpR0Kxz-ggUuYyDVpyOdCnU1zeZXHovd32EDziw/s400/maxi.bmp" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1WLVLQGqj5rU2FcwzBOtPu7CyHQFn1Zp2z2AlaAQXfp_Gu_aDrGsn50nqIUhSUr7HIJhMkc-_a3_mJNZ2MrRVX8y46kDkubzNpnbvNJPbm2jK9gVzTHJsZNtEDhkCj3JhhefDkvrYvA/s1600-h/maxi.bmp"></a></div>R & Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00872250522947162385noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9117249325959922339.post-47187724520306918802008-01-05T05:52:00.000-08:002008-01-05T14:37:45.646-08:00granola anyone?so lately we've been thinking; in latter generations, if you wanted to go for the whole eco-friendly, organic look, you'd have to invest in whole lot of hemp. but us girls have found the perfect solution if you want to look cute, but be enviro-concious.<br /><div><div><div><br />most people know about the vamped-up basics, hipster uniform store American Apparel. but did you know that they produce a line of organic, 100% shirts, tanks, and lingerie?<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.americanapparel.net/storefront/images/detail/serve.asp?media=2102org_Pomegranate.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px;" src="http://www.americanapparel.net/storefront/images/detail/serve.asp?media=2102org_Pomegranate.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />the organic fine jersey short sleeve t-shirt in pomegranite, $15. it also comes in other funky colors, i.e. ultra violet and galaxy.<br /><br />available at: http://www.americanapparelstore.com<br /><br />heres one other place you may not expect to find eco friendly goods-- one of our favorite sites, shopbop.com. side by side KORS sandals and alice + olivia dresses are zoey and love & eight bamboo-cottons tees, an eye catching line called <span style="font-weight: bold;">beau soleil</span>, and organic cotton, humanitarian premium denim.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/G/01/Shopbop/media/images/products/zooey/zooey2000012397/zooey2000012397_201x396.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px;" src="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/G/01/Shopbop/media/images/products/zooey/zooey2000012397/zooey2000012397_201x396.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />zoey and love & 8 "think green be cool" tee, $82: $2 of each purchase goes to the healthy child healthy world fund. it not may seem like a huge amount, but a little goes a long way.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/G/01/Shopbop/media/images/products/sling/sling2000019717/sling2000019717_prod_medium.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px;" src="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/G/01/Shopbop/media/images/products/sling/sling2000019717/sling2000019717_prod_medium.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />sling & stones rebekah washed straight leg jean, $203: it may seem pricey but, every one loves their premium denim. and who also doesnt like to multi task? if you buy these jeans, part of the sale goes to humanitarian releif. plus, they are made out of organic cotton and have 24K plated gold hardware. sounds eco-friendly to me.<br /><br />available at: http://www.shopbop.com<br /><br /></div><div>there are some great brands blossoming that save the world in very interesting ways. Nahui Ollin handbags are becoming more and more popular. spotted on the wrists of your favorites, bee and arr, and in the hand of Jenny on Gossip Girl, these bags are not only very different and fab, but they save the earth. all of the bags are made from recycled candy wrappers, gum wrappers, and soda bottle labels. the creators of these bags only use the wrappers that were rejected by companies, and were going to be put in landfills. they are each made by hand with up to 4000 pieces of recycled wrappers!</div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhldyhwXs6KoSRPNz4CPgesuxjUIPDdRJJANLRCGyr-Po0btyyEKXoDu7wpzwS3LBtlbC51B82sM36Y5c4-762_Mx9axU_hIYWWFaI3rwd7_XJ_Fp7Z_z_538WBl2cI73yZ_1KDKUwXdA/s1600-h/nahui+ollin.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5152017229441847858" style="" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhldyhwXs6KoSRPNz4CPgesuxjUIPDdRJJANLRCGyr-Po0btyyEKXoDu7wpzwS3LBtlbC51B82sM36Y5c4-762_Mx9axU_hIYWWFaI3rwd7_XJ_Fp7Z_z_538WBl2cI73yZ_1KDKUwXdA/s200/nahui+ollin.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><div>the letter-tutti in tutti fruiti (candy wrappers) as seen on gossip girl - $95<br /></div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2LgYvygFfTSPxt3W8cEKwTQuwDMO8781WhSGLOCZHwNu9Q5DM3OgXzNTljtawCSlis_e7OMTobHcvEKw_B3uXaDOHCuIcpDq208fJ3-wcZYQ2R_rRSFYgDigG1r5aP_K-3KlErhYgRw/s1600-h/nahui.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5152017809262432850" style="" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2LgYvygFfTSPxt3W8cEKwTQuwDMO8781WhSGLOCZHwNu9Q5DM3OgXzNTljtawCSlis_e7OMTobHcvEKw_B3uXaDOHCuIcpDq208fJ3-wcZYQ2R_rRSFYgDigG1r5aP_K-3KlErhYgRw/s200/nahui.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><br /><div>the ritual in barcode - $159 <a href="http://www.nahuiollin.com/">www.nahuiollin.com</a> </div><br /><div></div><br /><div><br /></div><br /><div>recycling is not the only way to save the earth. as seen in teen vogue, joan and emily, a mother daughter team, has started saving the earth by creating a reusable shopping bag called the baggubag. each bag holds what 2-3 plastic bags would, and if you use just one baggu in a year, you will save 300 to 700 disposable plastic bags. and it doesn't hurt that they come in adorable colors and fold up to fit in your pocket.</div></div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJcEMjiWYYwUqRsDN2IBCL9WhWeZ5uoXUwkvtw9jk7M9TuRlQlJr7gz5qObnv-GZhulNs75bYCOYUFWHvT-8TvwVlPpdfYt0YDgsIEJ_uY9pigjCU4HlTP9AdRHXFdwdVLYEpsM4XX9Q/s1600-h/baggu.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5152018878709289586" style="" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJcEMjiWYYwUqRsDN2IBCL9WhWeZ5uoXUwkvtw9jk7M9TuRlQlJr7gz5qObnv-GZhulNs75bYCOYUFWHvT-8TvwVlPpdfYt0YDgsIEJ_uY9pigjCU4HlTP9AdRHXFdwdVLYEpsM4XX9Q/s200/baggu.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2_ZwBcNiTn3rfVyhZw_eBC-73diOv3cnzcpkeePo0rKk_O5YZSDnnT75w0j_z54T4tfh7XhKoNW1AeVMH2L8BCToKoLr8NeBcRsHmr_1mFtQVavsL0BPKJMM4VwZuMKMvUYRBJhM9Rw/s1600-h/baggu+2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5152018878709289570" style="" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2_ZwBcNiTn3rfVyhZw_eBC-73diOv3cnzcpkeePo0rKk_O5YZSDnnT75w0j_z54T4tfh7XhKoNW1AeVMH2L8BCToKoLr8NeBcRsHmr_1mFtQVavsL0BPKJMM4VwZuMKMvUYRBJhM9Rw/s200/baggu+2.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><br /><div>the baggu bag is $8 with discounts available is you purchase more than one. they come in colors such as saffron, fuschia, and cobalt. <a href="http://www.baggubag.com/">www.baggubag.com</a> </div><br /><div> </div><br /><div><br /><div><br /></div><br /><div></div></div></div>R & Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00872250522947162385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9117249325959922339.post-25444655948565950032008-01-04T15:01:00.001-08:002008-01-04T15:03:12.665-08:00tu est tres belle<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://g-images.amazon.com/images/G/01/Shopbop/media/images/products/marcj/marcj2029810338/marcj2029810338_prod_medium.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px;" src="http://g-images.amazon.com/images/G/01/Shopbop/media/images/products/marcj/marcj2029810338/marcj2029810338_prod_medium.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />marc by marc jacobs softy faridah in poppy<br /><br />mmmm. i have been eyeing this pebbled leather beauty for a while now. it has just the right amount of hardware, and it seems like it could fit my massive amount of junk i carry around all day.R & Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00872250522947162385noreply@blogger.com5