Monday, December 12, 2011

Fashionspiration: The Winter Chill has Arrived

The Winter chill officially arrived in New York City this past weekend and it is time to be prepared. Here's some fashionspiration to keep you warm and chic as the following months will only get colder, windier, and more dreadful. At least right now we have the holidays to keep us warm...




BCBG can handle your date night winter chill...

Source: bcbg.com via Jessica on Pinterest


Vivienne Westwood can handle your city chic winter chill...



Valentino can keep your hands warm this Christmas...



Jil Sander can cover your toes...



And All Saints can cover you when it starts to snow...



How will you layer up for this winter chill?

Friday, December 9, 2011

NYC Digs: Christmas Markets

About mid October, the ice rinks begin opening all around New York City. With the rinks, then follow the NYC Christmas Markets!


I made a pit stop in the Union Square Holiday Market on a lunch break at work. There are always great food vendors, jewelry designers and local artists. I especially loved these lanterns being sold in one of the shops, how cute?!


What markets have you visited this season?


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Thursday, December 8, 2011

Funny Fashion: Ugly Sweater Party

It may not be a surprise to you that I never leave the house in something ugly. No matter where I go, I believe in being put together, even if I'm casual. Well I have officially been invited to my first ugly sweater party so I have some serious brainstorming to do! What do I wear?!


Source: myrecipes.com via Carla on Pinterest


I am going to need to high tail it over to the Goodwill in Chelsea to see what they have to offer for my ugly sweater party ensemble! Here is some inspiration I'm starting from...




Source: google.com via Samantha on Pinterest





But this is by far my favorite...as far as ugly sweater party ensembles go I mean. Thank you Ebay!


Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Shopping Guide: Maternity Holiday Dresses

If you have reached your twenty somethings, then you have reached the age where your friends begin having babies, maybe even you even have one yourself! Well I'm not on the baby road yet, but I always hear how hard it is finding cute maternity clothes, especially for special occasions. Here is your shopping guide for maternity holiday dresses, may all your holiday parties have you the belle of the ball being swept away by your prince charming back to your castle.


Lets kick off the shopping guide with this show stopping ASOS maternity dress that says "I've still got it" while still being modest. Sometimes you just need to feel like a movie star, and it's currently on sale right now for $63.


As far as slinky maternity holiday dresses go, this is the cutest... and also comfortable. From Ann Taylor LOFT this classic style is $225 and will stay stylish through your many pregnancies.


I can't get enough of anything that sparkles, and this Limited Edition Isabella Oliver is no exception. I would wear this in it's non maternity version so ATTENTION all my pregnant readers, please rock this for me. It is $313 and on sale, but maybe this be your special gift to yourself.



If you have a thin frame in your pregnant state, I recommend you rock the maxi dress. It's so chic and will be such a bold statement. I love the gather at the empire waist on this Isabella Oliver, it is on sale too for $177. It's great that many of the maternity holiday dresses seem to be on sale right now, so hurry!


This flattering maternity dress from Gap is subtle and girly. I love that it is versatile, you could easily dress up this for your holiday parties with bold jeweled baubles and heels, and then for the office like it's styled here with tights, oxfords, and a chignon. And since it's on sale for $50, that dollar will stretch real far with multiple uses. How's that for a shopping guide tip?


I always remember my mother complaining about her arms when she was pregnant because she thought they looked too big. If you feel self consious, all the adorable maternity holiday dresses in the world will not make you feel sexy. This ASOS dress is the perfect dress to feel confidant in your glowing state and twirl happily around the dance floor. Plus when its on sale for $43 and can also been worn on date night, you gotta jump on that!

I hope this shopping guide has given you some good sources and some great fashionspiration. Maternity holiday dresses may be fewer on the racks but don't let that deter you, make it an adventure...like when you shopped for your prom dress!

You'll make the dress beautiful regardless, 
so have at it!

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Rocker Chic & Super Girly. Shaken, Not Stirred

Here's a fashionspiration that will hit your inner rocker chic. Whether you have Daria combat boots holla! to the kids of the 80s & 90s! or Polyanna Pearls, I think every woman likes to feel a little edgy. My favorite look always has something super girly mixed with something rock and roll. Glitter + Lace, Ruffles + Studs... you name it.
Frou Frou Rocker
This post seems to be sponsored by All Saints, since the dress, jacket, and beanie are all All Saints brand. I swear I wasn't trying, they are just amazing! So grab your ruffled dress (super girly) , leather leggings, and combat boots (rocker chic)... don't forget to throw on layers and layers of bracelets and statement rings and grab the mic to steal the show!

Are you Rocker Chic or Super Girly?


All Saints vintage style dress
$650 - allsaints.com


All Saints slim fit leather jacket
$395 - allsaints.com


Trouve faux leather legging
$19 - nordstrom.com


ALDO lace up boots
$110 - zappos.com


Cuff bangle
£55 - josephm.com


Chan Luu wrap bracelet
$270 - net-a-porter.com


Skull ring
99 SEK - ginatricot.com


Chevron ring
$165 - tenover6.com


Charles albert jewelry
$168 - maxandchloe.com


BCBG Max Azria armor ring
$118 - bcbg.com


All Saints slouch beanie
$55 - allsaints.com


Monday, December 5, 2011

DIY Christmas Decorations: Paper Wreath

I hope you enjoyed the last DIY Christmas Decorations post on Winter White Pumpkins and have had a chance to turn your old Fall pumpkins into glitter creations. But the DIY continues as I continue to show you what my apartment looks like this holiday season. This particular Paper Wreath DIY project turned out better than I expected and is a great entrance to our Winter Wonderland, my roommates and I have set up for our upcoming Christmas party!

 
Paper Wreath
-drawing paper
-scissors
-large scallop edge circle paper punch (optional)
-pixie dust glitter
-Elmer's glue
-Pencil
-round styrofoam ring
-hot glue gun & sticks

time: approx 30hrs. 
This was my relaxing Thanksgiving weekend craft while I bunkered down
 with ongoing episodes of FRIENDS. That show never gets old. 


1. Start by cutting out circles from the drawing paper with a scallop edge like a cartoon flower.
**Tip: this is where you can use a large sized paper punch in this shape to be faster**
2. Cut out more than you think you will need. The more packed the circles are, the more full the paper wreath will look.


3. To make the paper cluster, use the blunt eraser edge of a pencil. Place it in the center of the circle and then fold and squish the sides along the pencil like you are covering the lid of a bowl with saran wrap.
**Tip: since this is thick paper, be sure to thoroughly crinkle the paper so it's softer looking.**


4. Then rub with your finger the edges of the paper clusters with Elmer's glue and immediately dip in pixie glitter. This will give the paper wreath it's snow-kissed look.


 5. Now begin hot glueing the paper clusters on the styrofoam round, tightly together. (Don't worry about waiting for the glitter to dry, it will get there). **Tip: use the pencil (eraser end) to hold the cluster while the glue dries (20-40 seconds). Since the clusters are so close, they will want to fall off unless the hot glue has dried.**

 6. Hot glue a ribbon to the back of your paper wreath to tie to your wreath hanger on your door.


Now your door will welcome your guests into your winter wonderland with your fabulous DIY Christmas decoration! Who said a paper wreath can't be chic? And you know my theory about anything that glitters...

Please post your DIY pics of your 
Christmas decorations on 
I'd love to see them!

Friday, December 2, 2011

Dreaming of Chocolate

I am a self admitted chocoholic. No matter what I am always dreaming of chocolate and I have come to terms with that. So here are some things I dream about...











Source: tumblr.com via sb on Pinterest


so as I'm dreaming of chocolate...hot, cold, rich, and in all kinds of concoctions, I hope you can enjoy!

What is your favorite chocolate?

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