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Bonjour, mes amis 2007-08-12 21:37:00 quick edit! my link has been changed to: fashionfleur.blogspot.com! Merci!Today's label of the day is French brand Heimstone!With clothes in beautiful shades of brown and black, Heimstone's creations are delightfully romantic yet playful. You can wear this stuff during the day and change the look for night with the same dress! Graceful dresses, funky accessories, and even swimwear are a part of their collections which are available for purchase at Jumelle in NYC and Satine in LA.So, this fall is all about the polished look. Looking through this month's Vogue, fall fashion takes a mature turn after a series of trends meant for the young such as skinny jeans and leggings. So we ask ourselves, what is a polished look and how can we pull it off?Runways recently have been showcasing structured looks that aren't too complicated and very sleek. They involve dark colors and simple fabrics that support dressing up instead of down. Instead of mix and match, the new look for fall is having a
Still bangin' 2007-08-10 10:37:00 Finally back from my trip to Vegas. All I did was shopping, really. I stayed at Bellagio, which is home to a number of fine shops such as Bottega Veneta, Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent, etc. And nearby was the Fashion Show Mall and Forum Shops I could walk to.. I've been to Vegas so many times now, I think I'm going to stop going for a while now. Stuff I got... I stocked up on cashmere sweaters from Ralph Lauren for the fall, in bright colors like yellow and blue. I bought basics like shirts and shorts from Ruehl. At Saks Fifth Avenue, I bought a navy Splendid tank top that I could wear 24/7 with anything. From Dolce & Gabbana, I bought a men's tank top from the Summer '07 collection in medium that I could wear as a dress. When I tried it on, it worked as a dress and a tank top so yeahh. I also bought a Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent brown velvet bolero to wear at formal events. And I think that's all I got.. I'm debating between these two necklaces to buy and I tried both of
Say It With A Bang 2007-08-02 18:13:00 Today, I decided to feature the fashion label House of Holland! House of Holland is currently consisted of several collections of shirts which feature fashion slogans such as "cause me pain hedi slimane", and "get yer freak on giles deacon". British rapper Lady Sovereign seems to be a fan of these shirts. Most shirts are about £35 and can be purchased here. They would go great with leggings and boots, a pair of skinnies, etc... Use your imagination!Since I don't think I can post over the weekend [hopefully i can, though!] I will also post item of the day! Today's item of the day is...Maptote! The brainchild of fashion stylist Rachel Rheingold and cartographer Michael Berick, they are a series of canvas totes in beige and black that features humorous maps of places such as Los Angeles, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Washington DC, etc.At only $15 apiece, they are a chic bargain. I got my Los Angeles tote at Creatures of Comfort on Melrose Avenue [the online store is in my links section], but t
Revelation and Retrosuperfuture! 2007-08-01 10:51:00 I have decided to do something worthwhile with this blog. So, my final decision is to transform this blog into a fashion blog, with tips, finds, and of course my life. So I hope this goes over well and I will actually promote this blog now.So today's item is a pair of sunglasses from the designer duo, SUPER. They come in a kaleidoscope of colors and are handmade from the finest materials available in Italy. The lenses are made by Zeiss and their design is, well, super.At a price of about $130 and €100, they are not your cheap plastic shades but at the same time, a reasonable splurge for the quality of the product. They have a futuristic yet retro style, hinted by their website blog name, Retrosuperfuture. They have already been spotted on the likes of Thomas Bangalter of Daft Punk and scenester Cory Kennedy. They go great with your daytime casual shirt and jeans but can also match your flashy nightlife outfit with surprising ease. Go ahead and grab a pair in a basic color and anothe Read more:Revelation
Fly Away, Fly Away 2007-07-30 10:57:00 Intense weekend.Saturday, I had tutor, and then after, went to Lauren's sweet sixteeeeeeen. We took a charter bus to Melrose Ave., on the way discussing shops and sales and such. We got off and everyone split into groups, and Lauren and I decided to shop together. We went to a lot of shops, like the Wasteland and Lotta, and Kendo, American Vintage, etc. We even saw Nick Cannon in this ghetto shop. It was super hot but hanging out with just Lauren when I hadn't seen her since the end of last year was amazing! Then we called and met up with Alyssa who had to come late and then we went to Creatures of Comfort, my favorite store. They had a cute selection of Repetto flats and oxfords, as well as A.P.C. dresses and Eley Kishimoto clothing. Lauren and I got matching totes with maps on them; I got Los Angeles and she got San Francisco. At checkout, she needed a penny so I gave her one, and then when I checked out, I ended up a penny short so she had to look for a penny for me. Haha. Then we Read more:Fly Away
Don't Stop 2007-07-22 00:08:00 Today was lotsa fun. In the morning I had tutor, but afterwards, my parents took me to Costa Mesa. I first went to the Lab and went shopping. I ended up picking up a couple dresses and a vest at Buffalo Exchange and a Vita snake bangle at Habit. My mom got a dress from Thousands Elsewhere, where I saw the most gorgeous Morphine Generation dress. A bit above my price range, though. Urban was fun to look at but nothing really I wanted... Stopped by ARTH and looked at all their Eugenia Kim stuff which was very cute. Blends had a lot of cool limited edition sneakers as usual and Carve and Harlow were boring. Got a drink at the Gypsie Den, and then left the Lab. We went to the Camp right across the street and hung around there and then went to this japanese market. After that we went to Crystal Cove to watch the sunset and grab dinner. The view was fab as usual and I especially loved it cause I hadn't been there in a while. It would have been nice if we ate at Zinc like we always do but it
Bing Bang 2007-07-17 11:43:00 I'm tired.I think I'm gonna hang out at the Lab over the weekend. Hopefully. Habana's food is rather heavenly so I want to go. Sonic youth is performing at Urban Outfitters Santa Monica and I have tickets but I'm too lazy to go. They were free and anyone can print them online here. Klaxons are all the way over in the Chicago Urban Outfitters. Darn. Missed them at the El Rey but whatever.The Brazilian Girls concert is coming up. I'm excited. Sabina Sciubba in person. Wow. I wonder if she'll cover her eyes up in some ridiculous costume as usual. Haha.Seeeee you @ the Lab!
They Built Paradise 2007-07-06 20:40:00 The last few days were a jumble.Fourth of July was amazing. Went up to Santa Barbara with some chums& went to the beach, went SHOPPING, danced on the streets, and ate a lot of fooood. I bought the weirdest things @ SB. I got a medium highlighter pink henley and green spandex ribbed nylon leggings from American Apparel. I got a pair of funky Vans for twenty bucks. Thenn I got a big gold necklace from Anthropologie and a pair of rose colored Seven jeans from Saks. Needless to say, I'm weird.Yesterdayyy I just stayed home and barbequed/swam in my backyard all day. Today, I was at research and then went grocery shopping. Funfunfun summer days. Read more:Built
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It's A Bittersweet Symphony 2007-06-26 18:23:00 Theeeeeeeeeeeeeeee Verve are back!! It has just been announced today on BBC that they have reformed today, will release an LP soon. They have already started recording and after the summer will start touring, doing 6 shows in the UK! Yes, thank you for coming back, the Verve& we look forward to some more of your amazing music!!!!!!!! BITTERSWEET SYMPHONY & LUCKY MAN BITCHESSSSSS!!I am so happy. Read more:Bittersweet
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Yesterday was a handful. Took the SAT I at tutor, ... 2007-06-24 12:15:00 Yesterday was a handful. Took the SAT I at tutor
, then went to the nature center to do research as usual with Matt. Then went shopping with madre. I got a See by Chloe blouse with super puffy sleeves. Can't find a picture online. Then had a dinner appointment with my parents at this amazing but low profile Japanese restaurant that was packed with.. Japanese people. Hah. From the outside it looks really weird but the food was really good. The dinner was even better because my sister wasn't there. Haha. She was at Knott's with her weird friends. Anyways. I just woke up, took a shower, and dressed. Peace. Read more:Yesterday
Everything's Just Wonderful 2007-06-20 22:25:00 I got to leave work early today. I left for lunch and met my mom at a near whole foods and had lunch and then went shopping! It was very hot but summer clothes are looking nice! I got an Anna Sui picnic skirt which I want to pair with my Capezio leotard.I love the print!Now I'm at home and just woke up from a nap. Today actually kinda felt like summer.Julian Casablancas& Nikolai Fraiture= Love.Tata. Read more:Everything
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So It Begins 2007-06-14 20:52:00 Last day of school was boring.It's summer now.Yesssssssssssss.
Dinner 2007-06-03 23:24:00 Today was dinner with the team. We had korean bbq. We ate a lot. That is all.Go to facebook for fantastic pics from the outing.Peace. Read more:Dinner
The Waiting Room 2007-06-02 19:05:00 Last night was oh-so-amazingly awesome. After the Spring Finale concert, Jackie and I decided to go to the movies. Then i dragged Edward with us and we watched Pirates of the Caribbean at 10:10 pm. We ended up going home sometime around 1:30. Lots of popcorn, coke, and a caramel macchiato were just some of the items involved.Fsho I remember this part.Todayyy I had an orthodontist appointment and my braces kinda hurt. Augh.The best way to live is by not knowing what will happen to you at the end of the day...-Donald Barthelme Read more:Waiting
I should be concentrating on my studies. Orchestra... 2007-05-31 20:00:00 I should be concentrating on my studies. Orchestra
concert tomorrow at 7:00. Be there or be square. If you want to see what children can do, you must stop giving them things.-Norman DouglasMy current best friend.
Dazed and Confused. 2007-05-30 18:50:00 Just came back from Pinkberry. Regular medium with raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries.Saw Jenniferawrrr there as well with her sister. Today was tiring. I swear I was moving 24/7 today at school even during lunch. I had to meet with my counselor, turn in apps, etc. Next year's schedule's looking tough. Adv orchestra, Calculus BC AP, Biology 2AP, Chemistry 2AP, US History AP, French 3 Honors, English 3 Honors, and Scientific Research. Augh, and the summer assignment for US History AP's gay.Anyways, I hate talking about school. Conditioning today was funfunfun as usual cause I love my girls. And some of the guys. Hah. My cat just joined me on the bed.Yesssir that's my gorgeous Nathan at the vet's. Yeahyeahyeah. Guess who I get to hang with on Sunday. The amazing Lauren. Although she only lives minutes away in Torrance, I never see her face. That's why we're crashing a party or two on Sunday together. Hah. Jk. We'd never do such a thing. Anywhoo.Lauren, June, and Amy @ H
The Rising 2007-05-29 22:49:00 Zero period today. Waking up is a bitch. Put some clothes on and quick breakfast and out I go. School was uneventful as usual. Hot, then cold. Horrible classes. After school had violin lessson. Then rushed to a party. Lots of food and fun. And some crazy things. Then orchestra rehersal. Boring as heck. I miss (insert word of choice). I'm counting the days.Jil Sander is amazing.Philip Lim as well.Ahh. I'm dreaming of this. Returning to the Ritz in Paris. Je veux aller maitenant.Hope is tomorrow's veneer over today's disappointment.-Evan EsarSome ghetto amabulous and ho jacking love. From the mean streets of San Francisco.Photoshop love.Peaceout. Read more:Rising
Memorial Day Stints 2007-05-28 20:37:00 Woke up around 9ishh and took a shower. Wore my Miss Sixty pair of skinnies and, a yellow tunic from Anthropologie, a pink Juicy Couture shirt, wine red cardigan from Free People, and Marc by Marc Jacobs flats. Oh, and my tortoise shell reading glasses from Urban Outfitters and a button thread necklace from my label Alfalfa Queen&Co.Quick breakfast and took off for Seal Beach. Hung around there for like 2 hours and then hit the road again for Costa Mesa's amazing South Coast Plaza. Which was a treat since I hadn't been there for a couple months. Not too many people which was good, but also not many stores with good sales. Didn't look around in too many stores, but just the basics, like Ron Herman, Saks Fifth, Ralph Lauren, H&M, and Barneys Co-Op. All I ended up getting was a pair of jeans from Barneys. I'd been looking for a pair of skinny stonewashed jeans for a long time so I was kinda happy. They're from this obscure brand called Cheap Monday headed by some Swedish designers. W Read more:Memorial
, Memorial Day
Merci, au revoir. 2007-08-16 11:30:00 Designer of the day is... Tillmann Lauterbach!He uses a soft color palette for his collections and concentrates on creating clothes that can be discovered from the inside [rough material on the outside, silk/cashmere on the inside]. His minimalistic yet still unbelievably chic clothing consists of gorgeous evening dresses and objects of everyday wear. Check it out at his website, www.tillmannlauterbach.com!So, tomorrow, I'm going to cut my hair... I'm going for Louise Basilien of the Plastiscines' look, with the super long bangs that cover her eyes. [you can see her in the current Urban Outfitters' campaign and catalog!] I hope it doesn't look too odd on me.. I just wanted to change my hair in some way so yeah (:Item of the day today is stockings, socks, and knee socks from LA-based hosiery company, Hansel from Basel. This is their full collection:cute, I know. They come in gorgeous colors and designs and it's just as fun to wear them as it is to look at them... They're a lovely Read more:Merci
Modern girls and old fashioned men 2007-08-20 11:04:00 Hellloooooooo!The title of today's post is the name of a song by the Strokes, only the best band on earth (: They are probably one of the biggest parts and influences of my life... Please release an album soon and go on tour!!!!Lots of things I want to write about today so let's get started!!Thursday, I got super long bangs...I think they turned out alright! Friday I was at a friend's sweet sixteen party...Saturday I was at Little Tokyo in Los Angeles to attend the annual Tofu Festival which was a lot of fun. I had a lot of tofu, too, and get this... I drank a tofu margarita. Needless to say, it was... nasty. Hahaha. Well, that concludes my "diary" and let's move on to the important stuff...Today's designer of the day is Samantha Pleet!Mixing a little bit of the dark and light, her clothing combines Gothic elements with modern concepts.Her designs evokes playfulness and a little bit of the dark side and obviously are just plain gorgeous. I like these clothes so much I'm adding a Read more:Modern
I want rain. 2007-08-24 21:36:00 Tired and don't have much time so quick post.I went to the park today with my family. The weather was perfect- not too cold, not too warm.My outfit was this: [sorry for the pictures- i had to take them by myself so i couldn't take them wearing the clothes... won't happen again, i promise!]I went for the carefreeeeee look today, nothing polished or cinched, with the shorts high waisted and the loose tank tops.On the inside, I wore a red limited edition organic cotton tank top from Nike. On top of that, I wore a Dolce&Gabbana tank top that I wear as a dress and tucked it inside of a pair of shorts from my mother's closet. Since the shorts were a bit too large, I wore an elastic belt by A Common Thread and didn't put it through the belt loops to keep it from looking too nerdy. For shoes, I chose a lady-like pair of Chanel heels [really small heels, almost flats!] because I thought it looked nice. Again, I apologize for the terrible pictures. (:Yeahhhhhhh. I'm super excited for the
Drawing to a Close... 2007-08-29 19:07:00 The end of summer is near! I had to go change my school schedule today and it took forever... I had to wait in the sun in a line for like three hours... But I got all the courses I wanted so atleast that worked out...My mom was gone the whole day with her best friend so I had to get rides from my friends. My mom went to Melrose to eat and shop with her friend. When she came back, I was relieved to see that she didn't forget me. She stopped by Marc by Marc Jacobs on Melrose Ave. and got me a some things from the 2007 limited edition special items. She got my sister a canvas tote with the Marc by Marc Jacobs logo on it. It's the one on the left in the picture below.As for me, I've been needing a wallet for a while, so she got me a metallic copper quilted wallet. She also got me two plastic bracelets with large circle beads, in orange and green.School is starting next week, but my mom promised me she would take me to Melrose before then... And I'm also attending the Neighborhood Music Read more:Close
Almost Famous 2007-08-27 02:57:00 Hey everyoneplease go check out Penelope's latest post-charmed life! She interviewed me for it! Go read it and tell her and me what you think!Thanks for interviewing me, Penelope!So tell me guys.Do you hate me or love me?(;ciao, bella! Read more:Almost
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harder, better, faster, stronger 2007-09-24 17:58:00 Helllooow. Long time no post. I'm very very very busy these days. Since the last time I've posted, a lot of many interesting things have happened in the world of fashion. Like the New York and London fash weeks... Paris fashion week is coming up which will be amazing.. My friend Brian Lichtenberg, head designer and owner of label Brian Lichtenberg, seems to be esp. excited for Balenciaga on Oct. 2nd.So... this post will be like the last one, except it'll be some of my favorite shows from London fashion week. I don't have much time to elaborate on the details of each collection but here are the looks I think deserve a mention.JONATHAN SAUNDERSNATHAN JENDENERDEMCHRISTOPHER KANERICHARD NICOLLSINHA-STANICLOUISE GOLDINOverall trend report: We are seeing a lot of layering, a lot of bright colors like the ones on the Louise Goldin show, wild wild west looks, tailored jackets, bold prints, rhinestones and sparkles, racerbacks on the front, and quilt prints.Fall is here... more gorgeous clo Read more:better
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New York Fashion Week: Part I 2007-09-09 18:00:00 New York Fashion
Week is here! This year, there are more independent women's labels putting on shows then there ever has been before! Here are some of my personal favorite looks from shows so far! And please click on the pictures for a bigger version because the ones here are too small since they wouldn't fit otherwise... Enjoy!JOSH GOOTbasic colors, soft fabrics, flowy looks, what's there not to love?RACHEL COMEYsexy, edgy, and romantic, rachel comey dominated the runway with bright hues and prints.VENA CAVAone of my all-time favorites, vena cava had amazing looks that channeled the glamour of the past...YIGAL AZROUELfresh and simple, this season's looks from azrouel were chic yet classy, evoking casual elegance.KAREN WALKERanother one of my favorites, the looks were vintage-inspired, reminding me of that shabby chic look... gotta have 'em!JEREMY LAINGstructured, bold, and modern, jeremy laing's collection was architecture-inspired, evident from the shapes and construction of hi Read more:New York
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Far too kind 2007-09-03 12:20:00 Thank you to ALEXA of todayilike.blogspot.com for passing on to me the lovely Rockin' Girl Blogger Award! Now, to keep up with tradition, I must pass on this award to five other bloggers... I don't know if the blogs I've chosen have received this award yet, but here they are:1. I
Sleep much? 2007-10-10 00:03:00 Im so tired. So many things to do. Please sign up on the form on the right side of the page to get special email updates on new posts!!!!!I'm really into minimalist clothing these days.. Like Dior Homme by Hedi Slimane, Helmut Lang, Jil Sander, etc. One designer that really pulls off the minimalist look well is Ohne Titel. From all black, to a mix of colorful prints, this designer's approach to style is sure to sweep even the most adamant of skeptics off their feet!The collection consisting mostly of black was the Fall/Winter 2007 collection and the other two colorful looks were recently featured on the runway as the Spring/Summer 2008 collection. Read more:Sleep
to infinity, and beyond 2007-10-21 14:48:00 Helllooooo. I was at Knott's Scary Farm yesterday, and yeah, it was scary.I want to start off by highlighting a couple of my personal favorite labels I can't live without. Click pictures for bigger size.First is... KAREN WALKER!Quirky, fun, yet classy, Karen Walker defines street chic. Her stuff can be worn on the street casually and also works at fancy places at night. From eyewear, clothing, to jewelry, Karen Walker immortalizes fashion with unbelievable style. Go Karen! These pictures are from her Fall 2007 ready-to-wear collection.My second favorite is the more obscure, KTZ, short for Kokon to Zai.Idolized by hipsters everywhere from London to Japan, KTZ sets the standard for avant-garde fashion. Graphics galore! Kokon to Zai is actually a chain of I believe two shops, one in London and another one in Paris. They carry brands such as Tsumori Chisato [love her!], Vivienne Westwood, Alexandre Herchcovitch, Raf Simmons, Gareth Pugh, Bernhard Willhelm, and others, as well as their ow Read more:beyond
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