Sunday, February 14, 2010

valentine's day cuteness. with hearts and ruffles and sprinkles and stuff.

Once again, I've spent valentine's day alone. Well, not especially alone - I went to church and then made dinner for my family and spent the afternoon hanging out with them. But you know what I mean. It's weird cause it's the 20th valentine's day in a row I've spent in pretty much that way and I even have a boyfriend this year, but the living in a different state issue causes problems... anyway what I wanted to say is, I never minded spending valentine's day without a boy. To me, it's more of a celebration of pink and red things and sugar. :-P

Here's the valentine's day outfit I put together on polyvore that I'd wear if I ever *did* have a date on February 14th. (NEVER MIND THE FACT that my legs would freeze and the shoes would get all gross in the snow, SIGH. Chicago winters, how I despise thee.)



And because I feel like lots and lots of pink and red and slightly cheesy things, here's some other lovely polyvore sets I found. Obviously, I didn't make these all, and I totally recommend you go check out the users who did, because these sets are great.


Seriously, go look at how this girl put this set together. It is genius.



I want the dress. And the sunglasses. And Paris. Obviously.






It's... like... if Lady Gaga would ever dream of wearing an actual outfit. Involving flat shoes. So basically not like Lady Gaga at all. Except sparkly.









Please tell me I'm not the only one who looks at this and immediately really, really wants that hat.




As much as I despise Coach and Hollister (SO MUCH. SO, SO MUCH.), I'm a big fan of the whole cute and casual thing going on here.



Happy last-couple-hours-of-valentine's-day!

<3

Friday, February 12, 2010

McQ.

As anyone who bothers to read fashion blogs is well aware, the fashion world suffered a horrible loss yesterday when Alexander McQueen was found dead, having apparently committed suicide. He was only 40, but the impact he made on the fashion world in his relatively short career is amazing. He was hands down my favorite designer, so I'm especially sorry to see him go.


You can view a history of McQueen's catwalk collections here and his 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea themed spring/summer 2010 collection here.


I always thought that Alexander McQueen was what would happen if Tim Burton did couture. The use of so much red and black, the ever-present dark side, the flair for the overdramatic... I just love it.



























Friday, February 5, 2010

fascinating.

I love fascinators. They're so little and frivolous and cute and add so much to an outfit. Silk flowers and netting and lace and feathers and ribbon and sparkly things. Yay. I'm so glad fascinators and their more normal-looking sister, oversized headbands, are back in style.


This post is basically going to be an irritatingly long conglomeration of frivolous headwear. Om nom nom.

Here's several from one of my favorite websites ever that I never buy anything from because it costs too much. (That will change someday when I marry a stunningly handsome and independently wealthy British guy. But you know. For now.)






I also like the feathery and flowery headbands from affordable stores you can find in the mall - so much fun.



The mini hat variety of fascinator is one of my favorites ever.



While attaching an oversized flower or an undersized hat to a headband is very well and good and cute and makes a statement, blah blah blah, you might be looking for something a little more creative. Check out these works of art from designers on etsy. (By the way, none of these etsy shops are mine or anything, I just happen to think they're awesome.)











(I just love the idea of wearing a white feathery fascinator like that for my wedding.)


Anyway, what do you guys think? Is this a trend you would wear? Maybe all the time, maybe not at all, maybe only for special occasions?