Wednesday, October 31, 2012

HAPPY HALLOWEEN from a Fashionista like YOU!

TODAY is the day! The weeks of preparing of your costume either with your boy, yourself or friends has finally all come into play (or if you are like me, the 24 hrs of planning at the most).  Halloween is such a fun time to get together with friends and think of something cute and creative.  My friends and I always dress up as something together ever since high school when we used to win most creative EVERY year!

I am extra excited for this year of Halloween since I was in Spain last year and not everyone really dresses up like we do.  Try not to follow the Mean Girls motto of just wearing lingerie and throwing on some cat ears, I promise you can do A LOT better than that!

Here are some cute, easy and stylish outfits I found either on Lauren Conrad, Pinterest or my own personal collection!!

Lauren Conrad as a Flapper-- this can be so fun!

SOOOO creative! Fifty Shades of Gray


Love this--- Franzia

Peanut butter and jelly!

My family and I being nerds!

Book worms!

Haloween 2010 with my roommates.  I wore a sign saying "Too much Vacca" ha ha get it?

The girls older than me were all characters our of Dr. Seuss books, so adddddorable

Halloween 2010, we were all zombies!!

High school favorite--- traffic light

Got to love the Britney Spears costumes

There were a lot more crayons than just us-- super fun, easy, cheap and cute!
Lauren Conrad as Mary Poppins

This was from high school with my five best friends--- we were PEPTO BISMOL. Nausea, heartburn, indigestion, upset stomach and diarrhea! HA HA so funny to look back on but explains us so well.  We sang the song all day long in school and had the best time!


Taco Bell Sauces YUMMM

Audrey Hepburn- Breakfast at Tiffanys
Lauren Conrad as a ghost




Classic and cute-- rock paper scissors 

My personal favorite, I mean how can it not be!!


What are you being for Halloween?  Which costumes are your favorite! Let us know--

Have so much fun tonight and remember to always be a fashionista!

xx L

Stand up to Hurricane Sandy!

So most of you may know that not only am I from New Jersey but I am MORE than damn proud to be from Jersey.  I live at the shore right over the bridge from Seaside so my town and where I have spent my whole life has taken a big beating.  It is so hard to be so far away watching everything you love be destroyed.  Seaside's boardwalk and beaches are nearly gone and it breaks my heart.  I am so blessed to not only live in Jersey but live where most people take their summer vacations.  This town has brought me nothing but joy, happiness, amazing memories and love for the best 21 years.  I know we will all get through this together because that is just how Jersey does it.  Please keep everyone affected by this hurricane in your prayers.

You can like the "Help Rebuild Seaside Heights" Facebook page here to learn how to help give back.  My sorority and I are also thinking of ways to raise money and I will be sure to post back ideas and ways here.

To also give all of you fashionista's like me whose heart has been breaking more and more, watch this video that my favorite band from home Wild Rompit (one of my best friend's boyfriends is the singer) put together to remind us we can all get through this together, and get our perfect beach town back to everything we know and love.


So much love to you JERZ, NJ all day.


On another note... I can't just leave you all with out showing the brighter side to a situation, and that brighter side can only mean FASHION.  I have put together three looks to still look like a diva even with 55 mph ( I mean I wouldn't suggest going outside, but you know what I mean).  So these outfits are for your rainy days when all you feel like is dressing like a bum so you're comfortable. All these outfits are beyond comfortable and stylish!

Tips:
-I always like to wear layers through rain storms, that case if the rain seeps through your rain jacket, you can shed layers to still stay warm.
- Leggings are the best thing to wear in the rain.  You don't want to wear jeans because they stick to you, and you don't want to wear anything bulky because it is hard to tuck them into your rain boots.
-Speaking of rain boots, they don't have to be a fashion NO NO.  There are thousands of cute stylish boots you can get, so just keep your eyes open!
- Snazz up your boots by wearing high socks, leg warmers or tights-- or even socks/ leg warmers with tights!!
- Wear closed bags, that way you won't have any water sneaking through.

Now let's take these tips to action....

 Boots: Hunter Jacket: North Face- Macys Back pack: Urban Outfitters 
Vest: Indressme Leggings: Etsy Turtle neck: Mango
 Dress: Urban Outfitters Tights: Free People 
Leg Warmers: Etsy Rain Boots: Burberry

Sweater: Udobuy Leggings: Topshop Rain boots: Welikefashion.com  
Umbrella: Alexander McQueen Scarf: Selected Femme Coat: Udobuy

Thanks for checking out the post!
Prayers and love to everyone back home and everyone else affected by the storm.  

Style on even through the Rain!
xx L

Thursday, October 25, 2012

Rent the Runway's REAL Runway

Rent The Runway just launched an awesome new feature on renttherunway.com called Our Runway-- it's platform to celebrate, share and rent luxury fashion as seen on real women. It allows women to rent looks based on user-generated photos of real women with similar body types.
You use a device called "Women Like Me" and you type in your height, weight, bust, usual size and age.  This will generate photos of people that look like you so you can see what the dresses actually look like on you! Although, all the models are beautiful, we are all not 6'5'' weighing 120 pounds.  Yes, that is nice, but there are other body types and when I say other I mean ALL other body types are equally as beautiful and are deserved to be modeled and gawked upon.  This is a really great feature and initiative and I hope you all get to try it out!










 If you want to rent dresses use the code: Louboutin130062 for great deals!!

http://www.renttherunway.com/ourrunway/

xx L

Thursday: What to Wear- Homecoming Edition!!

YES it is that time of year.  The Christmas of Eve for college students and alumni.  The time where everyone comes back to their promiseland of four (or more) amazing years.  Where drinking at 9 am must last until the next morning.  Yes, you guessed it it's HOMECOMING TIME!!!!
I couldn't be more excited for Homecoming.  The chance to see friends that graduated and a whole weekend of just letting loose and being with your best friends in the place that you love.  Now, of course all events to me means a place to daunt a super stylish outfit-- I mean come on now everywhere is a runway.  I have put together four outfits to use as inspiration for your homecoming outfits.  Since this weather we are having lately is beyonnnd GORGEOUS I have  warmer to colder outfits for all ya gals.

Outfit One: Homecoming Brunch
This outfit is perfect the more formal part of your day where you meet alumni, drink mimosas and kick off your day of fun.  It is sporting the hit fall color Oxblood, which I LOVE
Dress: Necessary Clothing Sunglasses: Nina Ricci Necklace: Mmimi Boutique 
Headband: Miss Selfridge Nail Polish: Essie Wedges: Boohoo

Outfit #2: Day Drinking
Hanging out with your friends at a Frat house, tailgate or just walking around campus with your friends you will be sure to look fashionable and appropriate with this outfit!
Shoes: Necessary Clothing Sunglasses: Nordstrom- Ray Bans Belt: Nordstrom
Vince Camuto Skirt: ASOS Necklace: Tobi Bracelet: Tobi  Ring: Jades 24 
Tank top: American Apparel

Outfit #3: Football Game
Sport your school spirit and still look like a fashionista.  Replace the JMU shirt (sadly) with your school Tee and match a cute tie headband.  Also the great Alex & Ani bracelets come in your school too so check them out!!
Headband: Etsy Boots: DSW Shorts: Etsy Sweater: Urban Outfitters  Bracelets: Alex & Ani

Outfit #4: Out at Night
After a day full of fun, loving your school and friends, drinking and sun it only means one more thing.  MORE FUN of Homecoming.  This weekend never stops people! This is a perfect outfit to change into to go bar hopping, out to dinner or to more college parties!
Top: Tobi Shoes: Aldo  Pants: Necessary Clothing Hoops: Target 
Clutch: Mrs. Robinson Necklace: Topshop Bracelets: Aldo

Hope all you fashionistas like me enjoy my Homecoming looks! Post back with your looks and what you are going to wear for homecoming!
Have fun this weekend!
xx L

How to Wear by LC


So you have seen me post about how I LOVE sheer tops for this season.  My girl LC tells us how exactly to sport this stylish trend!



by Lauren Conrad

How to Wear: Sheer
Sheer is a having a moment right now. While it has held its ground in the fashion scene for a few seasons, it was definitely a key design element in many of my favorite Fall 2012 collections. Sheer layers, panels, and cutouts were spotted everywhere from Vera Wang and BCBG in New York to Dolce & Gabbana and Valentino in Milan. This cross-Atlantic trend is feminine and ethereal with a hint of mystery and sex appeal. Perfect, right? Personally, I love the look. Airy chiffons and see-through silks are amongst my favorite fabrics to design with… While this gauzy garb is lovely, many people struggle with it when it comes to executing the look. Why? It’s difficult to wear if you don’t know how to properly style it. Today I’ll be teaching you a thing or two on how to wear this transparent trend the right way…
  1. Assess the occasion. If you need to be demure, you will need more “under coverage” otherwise, if you’re looking to show a little skin then you can consider more minimal under pieces like bandeau bras, bandage skirts, or bike shorts. 
  2. Color cues. Always try to wear a shade that is similar to the color of the sheer garment. Otherwise, pick a color that is closest to your skin tone. 
  3. What lies beneath. This is the important part. If you wear a sheer top, pair it with a camisole or a spaghetti strap body suit. If you are going to wear a sheer skirt, I suggest a similarly colored bandage skirt or even bike shorts if you’re going for a sporty look. 
There you have it! Now you can confidently don this seasonal staple like a pro.

Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Fashion Cravings

I'm constantly online shopping, making lists of cute fashion outfits and of course budgeting my shopping money for all the indulgences known as fashion cravings to me.  As I have said before, this fall season means THE BEST fall fashion.  I love the colors more than anything and really want to embody them in all of my seasonal outfits.  Therefore, I have put together a list of my top 10 fashion cravings for this month!  Check them out and tell me which ones you think I should buy NOW.

1.) Alex and Ani bracelets






















2.) Sheer Tops



3.) Saint Necklace

4.) Peplum tops




5.) Big sweaters


6.) Vans

7.) New pair of brown winter heels



8.) Fur vest






9.) Monogram necklace

10.) Purse/ School bag




With my birthday and Christmas coming up (it's never too soon to count down) I am excited for some new fashion pieces to be added to my closet!

What are you craving at this moment?

xx L