Sheer Genius

As I wander around the archives of my most favorite website (Style.com) and refresh myself on Spring RTW 2011 I always look for trends I would love to duplicate.  Now most looks of designers like John Galliano, Marc Jacobs, and Valentino are simply unattainable for a poor college sap like myself, however I can take away the essence that their looks achieve.  Now Sheer is here.  It's EVERYWHERE from Pre-fall 2011 to every single runway of Spring RTW 2011 has a sheer element to it, and it makes so much sense considering the versatile fabric is honestly the superhero of all fabrics, IT CAN DO ANYTHING! What is better then an article of clothing that has chameleon like qualities && can transform from one look to another so flawlessly.  NOTHING. Sheer elements can be Feminine when paired with lace, Sexy with an exposed bra or leopard sheer print or charming with a sheer polka dot.  It can be in a neon pink for Spring or sultry slate gray for Winter.  It's a SHEER thing that Sheer is here, and not going anywhere.  Let's hit the pics... Honestly there is a lot, just couldn't help myself.

{ H2T amaze! Blumarine }

{ Gorge Lily Lattice Dress in Wine $58 @ Shopnastygal.com }
Mark my words, this WILL be mine!

{ Top 10 dress of all time. If only I had the money, DARN YOU MARCHESA }

{ Adam Sequin Embellished Silk Top $695 }
chump change

{ Louis Vuitton SP RTW 11 }

{ Okay you caught me, this is from the Dior archives and yes I HAVE already posted this picture, but can you even deny it? answer: NO! }

{ I GASPED IN DELIGHT when I saw this dress.  Others did the exact opposite}
Sorry i'm not sorry Emilio De La Morena dress 

{ Kate Spade lovely navy polka dot sheer heels $298 }
I would wear these to my Sunday high tea at the Ritz in a heartbeat!

{ Nude sheer to me is the greatest of all, it is so delicate and sexy all at the same time }
You outdid yourself Chloe

{ She actually got something right?! Herve Leger dress I die over, Megan Fox is another story }

{ So editorial }

{ Pair a blush pink sheer ankle length dress with a fur throw for a boho look }

{ Not quite ready to jump into sheer, baby steps my friend.  Try something like this lacey purple sheer sock }

{ Dior Electric Purple Sheer ruffle frock...amazing to the tenth degree }

{ Elie Saab SP RTW 11 }
NBD just my Tuesday afternoon frock.

Venturing into Vintage

I have recently been finding myself perusing through vintage sections of my favorite websites like Modcloth.com, Americanapparel.net && net-a-porter.com, from there I even ventured into bona-fide vintage websites like LAvintage.  Now I have a few vintage experiences under my belt that include but are not limited to finds such as my Prada boots, Dior chemise && Ralph Lauren belt, yet I am hungry for more.  I think as I venture into the world of the unknown universe that is vintage I will most definitely follow [the golden rule of RZ], "Remember is to mix your vintage finds with contemporary picks. No head-to-toe vintage." Which means a current cocktail dress with vintage jewels, or retro boho frock with relaxed hair and a spakin' new messenger bag. The world is my vintage oyster...PIC TIME!

{ 1980's Christian Dior Couture Blouse www.sieliansvintageapparel.com }

{ theglamourai.com in vintage YSL sunnies }

{ Vintage Light Show top @ modcloth.com for $35 }

{ 1960's Vintage Pucci }

{ 1970's Vintage Chanel Jacket }

{ Shut it down! Van Cleef necklace from the archives }

{ Vintage Chloe }

{ Hermes retro red blazaaa! My fave, sorry i'm not sorry }

{ Vintage Jimmy Choo @ www.net-a-porter.com for a mere $1,050 }

{ THE QUEEN OF VINTAGE }

Maxed Out Minimalism

Sadly i have been neglecting my poor belletristic, i blame senior year of college, which believe me is hard to even say out loud that i am indeed a senior in college. But on ward and upward lets talk fash, because after all that is the air we all breathe. Minimalism is a growing trend and one that i have never quite been able to duplicate.  Coco Chanel once said put on all of your accessories but remove one before you walk out the door, i tend to agree and i am almost always overdone, i'll admit it.  In a world full of colors and patterns and complicated seams and beadings, sometimes its refreshing  to retreat to the simplest form of beauty, minimalism.  These clothes are not attention-grabbing, but that's where their beauty lies.  [Simplicity] and luxury combine to elegant effect in the new pared-down chic.  Of course designers like Calvin Klein, Celine, Chloe and Stella McCartney are almost always using sleek linear lines, but other houses such as Gucci, Preen, Jil Sander and more...

{ YSL }

{ Alexis Bittar Cuff $175 }

{ Gucci Fall rtw 2010 } 

{ beyond } 

{ Chloe Fall rtw 2010 } 

{ one day i will own both a Hermes saddle and the birkin, mark my words } 

{ CK }

{ classic }

{ Celine }

{ love you polyvore.com } 

{ Helmut Lang }
fresh, simple, flawless

{ Marni }

Mad For Plaid

No, plaid does not have to be paired with just a Nirvana shirt and chucks...[plaid] can be chic and girl.  I love outfits with a juxtaposition, leather jacket with hot pink, lace with spikes, and plaid with feminine accessories. Pair it with a structured girly skirt, oxfords and a big flowery headband or wear pink plaid like Chloe or Westwood.  No matter how you wear it don't get mad get plaid, a must have Fall necessity.

{ J. Crew Fall 2010 }

{ Only Blair } 

{ simply cute, ae flannel } 

{ modelsoffduty.com } 

{ Vivienne Westwood Fall rtw 2010 } 

{ Smythe && blazer }
my two loves. 

{ the house of plaid...Burberry } 

{ See by Chloe Pastel plaid dress } 

{ so cool } 

{ thesartorialist.com...duh! } 

{ Christian Dior Resort 2011 }