tomboy

Loving this tomboy look Rihanna sported:

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braid inspo

Braids are super-fun when you have longer hair and can be more versatile and creative.







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Paris

Absolutely can't wait to go gallivanting to Paris with Lats.  Check out the article I found highly amusing in regards to packing smart and chic for this bonafide sophisticated city.



How to Dress for a Summer Trip to Paris

Many tourists visit the City of Lights during the summer months, particularly the month of August when so many Parisians are themselves gone on holiday. But packing for such a trip can be daunting for many non-Parisians. Visitors must consider weather, comfort and, of course, fashion when visiting one of Europe's most beautiful and famous cities. Below is a guide for packing the perfect clothing to take you from a museum, to a café to a night on the town.

1. Go Wide, Not Deep: Rather than packing a ton of items and hauling around several suitcases, it's more important to pack flexible clothing with a broad range of possibility. You will need clothing that can go from casual to dressy and from day to night, so that you don't need to stop off at your hotel several times a day. Picking items that can be dressed up or down will give you the flexibility to spend an afternoon strolling through gardens but also appropriate for a nice dinner at a famous café. Consider taking items that can be accessorized to make them fancier rather than choosing to pack an entire wardrobe for every outing you may be taking.

2. Accessories are your Best Friend: As noted above, accessories will give your vacation wardrobe a lot of range. You can add a scarf (light-weight for summer months) to a basic black dress for a punch of color. Adding jewelry also dresses up a basic top or dress, taking your outfit from day to evening very quickly. And by ditching a big, oversized bag for a small, colorful clutch, your basic black dress becomes evening-wear in no time. Also, you can carry many of these small accessories in your day-bag, so that when evening rolls around and you're heading to Café de Flore, you can simply slip into a pair of ballet flats, tie a scarf around your neck and pull your hair into a loose chignon, and voila - you're ready for dinner. Also, think of buying an accessory or two while you're traveling. Paris markets, shops and street vendors are a great place for just this type of souvenir.

3. Keep it Simple: Most Parisians wear a neutral color palette, which is brilliant. This means you can mix and match pieces for different events and on different days, without having to pack a ton of items. Basic black pants can be paired with tops of varying color, and are easily dressed up and down. Again, use accessories to add color and punch to your wardrobe, but by keeping your basic items neutral, you have a solid foundation for a travel wardrobe.

4. Just Breathe: Remember that the summer months (especially July and August) can be quite hot and muggy in Paris. Wearing breathable clothing is essential if you plan to be out and about all day. Cotton and linen work best in keeping cool, and they are also the fabric of choice among Parisians, who tend to shy away from synthetic fabric, which isn't nearly as comfortable on those muggy days.

5. Rain, Rain Go Away: Paris has unpredictable weather most of the year, summer included. You can almost always count of a rain storm. So, pack an umbrella, preferably a travel-sized one that fits nicely into your bag and won't take up too much room. This will save you from having to stand under a tiny shop awning with all the other unprepared tourists visiting the city.

6. You're the Guest: As tourists, we are also guests. Just as you would never show up to a friend's house for dinner in grubby sweats and a stained shirt, remember that the same mentality should be applied to traveling in other cities, especially in places like Paris. Paris is full of locals, who are not on vacation, and it is disrespectful to arrive in their city looking as if you just woke up from a nap and plan to spend the remainder of your vacation poolside. It's an old adage, but remember: When In Rome........ As this applies to Paris, there are a few things to keep in mind. First, clothing should be clean, well-tailored and on the conservative side. This means no wife-beaters, Daisy-Dukes or flip-flops. Women typically don't wear shorts. If you do chose to wear shorts, keeping them longer and neater will work better in Paris. Knee-length khaki shorts with a white, button-down shirt and sandals is much better than denim shorts that barely cup your bottom, a spaghetti strap tank top and plastic flip-flops. Men should also consider longer pants and dressier shirts, particularly for dinner. Many restaurants and cafes will not serve slovenly dressed patrons. Just remember, if you wouldn't wear it to dinner at a friend's house, you should likely leave it out of your travel wardrobe as well.

7. The Cooling Factor: Women, this one is for you! As much as you may want to pack shorts and tanks for your vacation, in light of the muggy weather I mentioned above, try to consider summer skirts and dresses instead. Most local Parisian women wear them to beat the heat during summer months. They are much nicer in appearance than shorts, and they are also much more versatile, going easily from a day at the museum to a night on the town. Also, another added benefit to summer dresses is the fact that you won't have to consider what to wear with it. No need to match a top to a bottom; just throw on the cool, cotton dress and head out for a day of sightseeing looking and feeling chic. Believe me, the dress will keep you far cooler than the shortest pair of shorts.

8. Be Yourself: A lot of people get caught up in what to wear in Paris so that they don't look like tourists. Just remember, you are a tourist but that doesn't mean you are a slob. Don't try so much to fit in with the locals as to look the very best you can from whatever country you hail. Be a fabulous American. Be a fabulous English girl. Just be appropriate and respectful, which is entirely possible while being comfortable. And then.......enjoy yourself!

These tips will not only help you feel and look your best while in Paris; they will also help you gain entry into whichever sight you wish to see - from a day at the Louvre to dinner at those old Hemingway haunts. Pack reasonably, simply and with an eye for dignified comfort, and you will be pleased to find yourself not worrying about what to wear but which fabulous chocolate shop to seek out for your afternoon treat.

Source: http://voices.yahoo.com/how-dress-summer-trip-paris-6407052.html?cat=16

TGIF!

What a week!



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VB: One of my favorite moms

Victoria Beckham catches a lot of slack for her waif, nearly-anorexic frame, but I absolutely adore her.  I find her steely exterior quite endearing, not to mention her newest and best accessory, Harper.







I love her caramel-colored locks as well!
Source: http://www.dailymail.co.uk





How absolutely darling is her baby Harper's ensemble?!

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Touche

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Love me some sneakas

I covet this hard.

I bought two pairs of the Nike Sky High Wedge Dunks shamelessly.  I wanted to secure a couple of pairs before they were completely sold out.  My fiance, mom, and sister begged me to return them (bigger priorities: saving up for grown people shit schtuff), so after much debate and discussion, they dragged me back to Nordstrom's kicking and screaming to return those bad boys.

Luckily, I still have my knock-off black pair of Isabel Marant's.  Phew.  Close call.

P.S.  My favorite pair below is J.Biel's bright yellow ones.  Of course I love gray and this punch of vibrant yellow really gives the laid-black hues a pop of pizazz.

Monday, March, 11, 2013

When it comes to truly stylish, comfortable footwear, sneakers are the new ballet flats. Isabel Marant first introduced her now-ubiquitous sneaker wedges in 2010, which quickly became the go-to shoe for fashion’s elite, including top editors, models, and celebrities like Beyonce, who rocked a pair in her “Love On Top” music video. Since then, the humble sneaker’s been reinvented in lively colors and punchy prints, elevating them to must-have status for any cool girl. In fact, a number of trendsetters—Rihanna, Jessica Alba, and Chloe Moretz, to name a few—are wearing sneakers to add a fresh, contemporary flair to their looks. Read today’s Accessory Report for outfit details and shop our picks below.

On Celebrities
WHO: Rihanna
WHAT: Leaving her hotel in London last month.
WEAR: Silver Spoon Attire Vintage Cameo Beanie ($68); Trapstar Irongate Stadium Jacket ($143); Rihanna for River Island Grey Thigh Split Sweat Maxi Skirt ($100); Adidas Pro Model Shoes ($78).
WHY: Wear a classic pair of sneakers with a casual maxi skirt for an edgy downtown look.

WHO: Chloe Moretz
WHAT: Grabbing frozen yogurt in Los Angeles in February.
WEAR: Zoe Karssen Ooh Chic Sweater ($113); blue jeans; Puma By Mihara MY-66 Sneakers ($120) in Dark Denim.
WHY: Sporty wedge sneakers elevate Moretz’s off-duty sweater and jeans combo.

WHO: Jessica Biel
WHAT: Taking a stroll in Paris last month.
WEAR: Black scarf; Fendi jacket; JET jeans; leopard-print gloves; Nike Jordan 1 Phat Sneakers ($73).
WHY: Sneakers with bright laces add a playful pop of color to a laid-back look.

WHO: Jessica Alba
WHAT: Enjoying a walk on the beach in Santa Monica with her family.
WEAR: Opening Ceremony OC Varsity Patch Jacket ($340); white t-shirt; skinny jeans; Isabel MarantBayley Suede And Leather High-Top Sneakers ($640).
WHY: Athletic-inspired wedge sneakers play up the vibe of Alba’s varsity jacket.

On You
Feeling inspired by these fashionable celebrities? Snag a cool pair of sneakers for yourself with one of our picks. Flat Sneakers For a chic upgrade on the iconic basketball sneaker, look no further than Nike’sDunk High Skinny Shoes ($85). They’d look perfect with an oversized button-down and cutoffs for a relaxed, on-the-go ensemble. You could also opt for Zara’s Colored Sneakers ($90); just offset their sporty feel with a leather mini skirt and graphic shirt. Wedge Sneakers If you don’t want to sacrifice height, invest in a pair of hidden-heel sneakers. Puma’s Sky Wedge Sneakers ($100) give you a boost and make a statement teamed with skinny jeans and a slouchy t-shirt. For sneakers with a little flirtatious appeal, try Marc by Marc Jacobs’ Cutout Sneaker Wedges ($328) in Green, which show off just a hint of skin. Pair the on-trend mint hue with a floral skirt and knit sweater for a feminine spring look.

Photos of Rihanna and Chloe Moretz, courtesy of Splash News; photo of Jessica Alba, courtesy of Fame Flynet; photo of Jessica Biel, courtesy of Bauer Griffin; photo of Marc by Marc Jacobs sneakers, courtesy of Shopbop.com.

Source: http://www.whowhatwear.com