Pinks and Hyperlinks

"This whole bipolar login situation is killing me. I want to have a semi-regular posting schedule. But at the moment this desire of mine seems a little bit impossible. Fingers crossed though. I have a big post due during this weekend :)


2011 Color of the Year

"Honeysuckle emboldens us to face everyday troubles with verve and vigor. A dynamic reddish pink, Honeysuckle is encouraging and uplifting. It elevates our psyche beyond escape, instilling the confidence, courage and spirit to meet the exhaustive challenges that have become part of everyday life."


Honey suckle is going to be the source of inspiration for many a color schemes in design this year. A seemingly spring/summer color, honeysuckle has already proven it's diversity, appearing in fall shows in Berlin's fashion week last week. Color's that would work well when paired with honey suckle include: neutrals (white, black, tan, cream, etc), reds, oranges, turquoise, yellow, blue,  and many pastel type colors (except, what i'm going to call, orange sherbert. You can picture it. I know you can).  This color has the potential to look amazing on every skintone (especially in cosmetics, but do be weary of how pigmented the certain item is. If it's blush: use sparingly. Clown doesn't look good on anyone.)


Don't forget: this color won't just be relevant for fashion, but for all types of design: interior, graphic, web, etc.


Keep your eyes peeled for the pink.

all images/quotes in this segment cited to pantone

Feather Hair Extensions

I am in love with my feather extensions. My obsession started around Christmas time when I noticed my friend Holly (and several of her friends I didn't know) had them in at her Christmas party. While I was at home for the holidays they were all I could think about so, immediately, when I got back I got some put in! 

Feather extensions are put in using a method called "cold fusion." This means, the placement of the feathers are determined, a bead is slid around the hair and feathers, and then the bead is secured to the hair. The cold fusion method is damage free and will hold until you get it removed. Feather extensions can be blow dried and styled, but can only take minimal heat. What does this mean for straightening and curling? You must must must allow your heat tools to cool before you use them on your feathers. Otherwise you risk damaging them.


I know from experience that they are easy to manage, add edge to any look, and are quite the conversation starter. I got mine done at Lucy Pop Salon in Nashville. All of the stylists there are super stylish, super cool, and super good at what they do. If you're looking for a salon in the 615 I highly recommend them.


Wishlist-Cocktail Dresses
Because every girl has that list of things she drools over when she's online shopping.
all dresses are available for purchase on modcloth.com

starting from top left and going across then starting at bottom left etc: 1) Romantic Incarnation dress, $89.99 (2) Under the Dark Sky dress, $84.99 (3) Classic Combination dress, $72.99 (4) Break Fashion Myths frock, 74.99 (5) Gold Deposit dress, $97.99 (6) Debut of Venus dress, out of stock. 




until next time
Lo

Currently Listening To: 

Kid Cudi : Man on the Moon-End of Day

Stuck in my head

Technology and I have never had a more love-hate relationship than we do at the moment. Since the first night I had this blog I haven't been able to get back on it because I couldn't remember my login information (I realize I should have written this down). I couldn't recover the information either because I didn't know the password to the email that I set up JUST for this blog. I used every password that I normally use for new accounts and nothing was working. Tonight what happens? I type in blogspot.com and IMMEDIATELY it logs me on. I go to gmail. Same story. Thank you, google? I appreciate it?

ANYHOW, on to more important things.
Like things I am currently infatuated with.

1) William Rast for Target

I saw the first few pieces of William Rast's line for target about a month ago...and I loved them. Target's efforts to bring in higher fashion within the past couple of years have been a definite step in the right direction. Jean Paul Gaultier's contributions got my opinions about it started off on the wrong foot, but Rodarte and William Rast have definitely won me over. Rast's line is made up of edgy tops, bottoms, and outerwear. Zippers, clever (and tasteful) logo placement and structured details paired with neutral colors and a variety of flattering silhouettes (not to mention awesome pleating, tucking, and stitching details) combine together to form a really desirable situation in the junior's department. The pieces vary in price from $17 to $200 dollars (which is a pretty hefty price for a target item, but from what I can tell they are well made with good fabrics. All in all: worth it). My favorite items are the leather jackets (two in particular: the camel colored leather one with the shoulder detailing and the member's only-esque one. Both pictured above) the cargo pants (which I never thought I'd be saying), and the logo tank tops (just enough feminity and flirt while still being ultra casual and comfortable.) 

2) YSL's "Iconic Arsty Oval Rings"

in the color blue

The first time I saw one of these rings it was on youtuber beautycrush 's Christmas video. It immediately struck me. The textured, metallic finish of the gold surrounding the marbled oval shaped stone could not look more stunning on. It is such a unique piece. The ring can be purchased on YSL's website, as well as in their stores I'm sure, for $250.00. The colors currently offered on the website are blue, fuschia, green, and coral.

3) Riding/Work Boots

gojane.com,

steven madden

 I am a huge fan of this fall trend that is continuing over into spring. Lace up boots weren't something I took an immediate loving to, but they have seriously grown on me. The ones pictured in the center are Steve Maddens Troopa boots in the color "Natl Lea." I think they are my favorite lace up boots I have seen so far this season (and unfortunately Belk was out of them in my size, on Steven Madden's website they go for $100). I love the fact that they have a zipper detail in the side so that getting them on isn't such a hassle. The go jane boots on the right have this detail as well (they retail for 23 dollars on gojane.com).




4)The Mixing of Hards and Softs

 

There is nothing I love more than some femininity served with a little masculinity on the side. The structure of the boustier and the leather shorts take the light pink cardigan and pastelly floral print to another level. I guess it also wouldn't hurt to hit on how much I am loving vintage inspired outfits right now. The quilting stitch on the shoes is such an excellent touch. When I imagine a someone rocking this look I can only imagine it with her hair up in a messy bun, the smoothe sounds of the black keys blaring through her ear buds, and an immaculate smear of MAC's Snob lipstick across her lips.

4)Bold Lips

Good lord, do I love a bold lip. More than not, with my makeup, I'll often sport a smooth face, a subtle flush of blush, a simple eye (winged out liner, of course), and a lip that is the perfect pop of color. Fendi's spring 2011 runway show was plastered with the same look. Simple face and eyes and an astonishing lip. Pinks, reds, corals... all of the above.  From my experience you can get a good bright lipstick both in the drug store and at the makeup counter. Taking a dive into my lipstick pouch (which is getting pretty extensive as I am turning into quite the collector) you'll find a lot of MAC, Loreal, Rimmel, and Revlon. Colors I highly recommend as of right now? Girl about town (MAC, Amplified), Alarm (Rimmel London), Peachy Scene (Maybelline), Baby Pink (Revlon), and MAC Cremesheen Glass in Double Dare. Be aware when finding one for yourself that your undertones play a big part in what colors work for you. If you have lots of blue undertones then reds and bright pinks and oranges might not look best, but there are quite the range of pinks that will definitely complement what you've got going on. Asking questions at your favorite makeup counter will definitely help you out if you're still kind of confused.

until next time

 Lo

Fashionably Late.

There is nothing I have been meaning to do more than start a blog that was more than witty rants.

First, let me introduce myself.
I'm Lauren, or Lo if you'd rather.
I'm currently a fashion student and I love everything about the fashion industry.
Trends, accessories, outfit epiphanies.. all my part of my daily life.

I love music, typography, art/design, coffee, boots, MAC lipstick, and my canon rebel t2i.
I constantly quote zack galifanakis, anchorman, and the office.
I am a huge fan of pizza, nutella, and most things sweet.

I'm newly a vegetarian, rarely asleep before 2AM, and always thinking at a million miles a minute.

I have so much to say about fashion, about beauty products, and about cosmetics.
Not to mention about design trends in other areas and things that are inpsiring me at the moment: music, movies, literature, designers.

I'm sure I'll be sneaking in some oh so clever remarks here and there, in fact it's inevitable.


But mainly I just want to share what I know and what I love.

You can expect regular updates.
Whether they are a review, an outfit of the day, or a full out fashion debriefing about an upcoming season will be TBD.

I'm really excited about this blog, though.

Questions? comment me.
Something I should address in my blog? let me know.
I'd love some feedback once I get rolling.


I'm Lo. And I am officially a fashion blogger.