The Speed Of Light

Currently I am in love with this editorial from the October 1998 issue of Vogue Russia featuring Jaime King, when she was still James King.

Whenever I look at older editorials, even ones that aren't that old like the one above, it always blows my mind to think that thats what was in magazines when I was however many years old (in this case I was six). I'm sure I've mentioned this before, but I feel like I missed out! Its like this whole world was going on and my young self didn't even care. Granted, at 6 years of age I would not expect myself to crack open a Vogue but I do remember being either 9 or 10 and wondering why all models looked the same and if people really needed that many pairs of shoes. I like to call that the time before I discovered the power of statement pieces and a good shoe.

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On A Saturday

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First Official Buys of Spring

I just realized the last post I did was on Sunday! I was on such a good run for a while. Well, a post every other day is a good run for me at least. I'll just blame my absence on the sheer exhaustion that has come over me this week. No clue as to why...maybe it is the change of seasons? Good news though, I bought sandals (amongst other things)! Here are my purchases from this week:

Both pairs of wedges and sandals from Urban Originals, jeans and top from Urban Outfitters, and all jewelry from H&M. Three cheers for being frugal!

A better look at the necklace just because that picture is no good

More good news...I'm officially on Spring Break! Not so good news...I'm not going anywhere and it is currently 35 degrees. Basically that means I'm wearing the same clothes as when I was on winter break, so those shoes will have to stay put away for the time being. I'm not too disappointed though, getting to Spring Break was always that last hurdle before the year was pretty much finished and I just realized that now I have seven weeks left before I am officially a high school graduate : ) I'm beyond excited!

I hope everyone that is on break now/will be soon, or hell, was already on spring break has/will have/had a good one!

All Trashed Up

Lindsey in Another Man

Get some bright red lips, big hair and ratty, old shorts and you've got the winning formula to capture what (for lack of a better word) "cool" looks like on film

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Stars

Meghan Collison in Marie Claire Italia

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Color Story: Pink

Lately I've been attracted to anything pink, which is strange to say the least considering that has always been the color I've despised the most. I could attribute my new found fondness for the rosey tones to the beginning of spring and all of it's girly, floral glory but that isn't what did it. It all started when those damn pink Jeffrey Campbells (that I still don't own) came out however long ago. Never before had I contemplated wearing pink boots, but I just fell in love and BAM color acceptance came over me. Now, many months later I'm still stuck on light pink

One problem....I can't wear pink. Pink and I just don't mix. Due to my light skin I would become instantly washed out if I were to wear a pink top or dress, so for spring and summer I'm leaning towards the following pieces to add some color to my wardrobe

Cheap Monday jeans/ Forever 21 shorts

BC knot Sandal (UO)/ KG by Kurt Geiger block heel (Asos)

Topshop Rosette Bag/DVF suede clutch

Forever 21/Ray-Ban/Urban Outfitters-I know these rings are more on the peach & purple side, but I couldn't help myself : )

The Soles of Paris

Alexander McQueen-Valentino-Louis Vuitton-Chanel-YSL-Chloe-Giambattista Valli-Maison Martin Margiela-Balenciaga-Givenchy-Celine-Hermes-Dries Van Noten-Lanvin-Nina Ricci-Isabel Marant-Rick Owens-Christian Dior

To commemorate the end of PFW on Wednesday I decided to do a post on the footwear of each show, but then realized that that would be a ton of shoes to take in at once (plus it was getting a little tedious) so I figured 18 would be enough to quench just about anybody's shoe thirst. These weren't put in any particular order so real quick...

Favorites: McQueen, Dior, Valentino (lace boots <3), Dries Van Noten, Margiela, the list goes on Least Favorite: Givenchy (pretty, but boring) and YSL only because when I look at the middle wedge all I see are gumdrops...and I hate gumdrops.

So let me hear it! Which shows had your favorite footwear?

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Pool Party

Lindsey Wixon in Vogue UK

With all the hype on the fall fashions these last few weeks I nearly forgot that it is supposed to be spring! Luckily, these colorful shots managed to put my mind back in the right place.

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Ungaro

Well the jury seems to be out on Emanuel Ungaro (love it/hate it; too much Givenchy & not enough Ungaro; its modern and sexy/its all sorts of trashy; etc) but for a house that was on shakey ground and is still trying to revive its reputation, I'd say Giles Deacon did a hell of a job. The collection hit on countless trends: lace, all things sheer, colored furs, and even those damn animal head sweatshirts that well, I am seriously over. That doesn't hinder my love though, and it is a big departure from previous seasons (we'll just discard those Lohan days) but it seems to be in the right direction.

Note: On my second viewing those trashy red nails caught my attention. I'm all about that.

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