Invest to Impress

It's been too long dear belles.  But alas I have returned! As the le Jour de l'An has come and passed I have made some promises to myself that I will most definitely try my hardest to keep.  Of course I have your stereotypical pledge to get in shape and lose some MIZZOU L-B's but I also have a quest to seek the finest in my investment pieces in terms of my closet.  Now I have always been a quantity over quality in terms of clothes, however as I reach the second annual celebration of my 21st birthday, I find myself needing more sophisticated items.  Now I'm not saying I am going to turn my back on forever21, but it is my current mission to save my dollars for larger, more wiser purchases.  So as it stands, to impress I must invest.  Let me break it down... 

{ #1 Yves Saint Laurent Tribute Sandal } 

 { #2 Calvin Klein Belted Sheath Dress }

{ #3 Hermes cognac belt }

{ #4 West Avenue medium Monogram Necklace } 

 { #5 Burberry Trench } 

{ #6 Loeffler Randall Demi-Wedge knee Boot } 

{ #7 French Connection two tone blazer } 

{ #8 Tom Ford Margaux Sunnies } 

{ #9 Gilt Groupe is a FABULOUS place to find daily deal$ on Premium Designer merch,
like this TIBI faux fur belted coat, honestly most of my investment purchases will
most definitely be from my newest bookmark GILT.com }

{ #10 Who says all investment buys have to be boring? I die over ALL of the Lanvin
for H&M pieces. SHUT IT DOWN with this Banana Yellow asym frock }  

WAKE UP Winter Wear

Oh sweet Belletristic it has been oh too long, I have been so busy in school and such that I have been neglecting my poor little blog. But as my favorite season approaches it is unavoidable for me to talk about all the things I love, SCARVES, BOOTS, LUXE COATS! [WAKE UP, WINTER IS HERE], and Who says that Winter is about drab boots and wimpy wear. NO THANK YOU! Dial up your winter wear with bitchin' boots and OUTRAGEOUS outerwear!

{ Michael Kors }

{ Derek Lam }

{ Trina Turk}

{ L.A.M.B.}

{ Marc Jacobs }

{ Giuseppe Zanotti }

{ Lanvin }

{ Cole Haan }

{ Loeffler Randall }

Fun Fash foto of the week

{ It was the largest thing in the fashion world since platform pumps }

Top 10

Parting is such sweet sorrow, goodbye fashion week we knew yee for but a short while.  But enough tears lets talk [top 10].  These are my favorite looks, all very different but all amazing nonetheless. Conclusion loves me some spring 2011.

{ Jason Wu }

{ Halston }

{ Peter Som }

{ Lela Rose }

{ Lyn Devon }

{ Proenza Schouler }

{ Tommy Hilfiger }

{ Marc by Marc Jacobs }

{ DVF }

{ Preen }

and here is one more, so i guess its [top 11], it was just so hard to edit with so many fab choices. 

{ Marchesa }

New York Fashion Week Spring 2011 part quarte

The craziness and dazzling fashion continues, and Spring is singing with [Barely there wear].  That's right girls, hike up those hemlines, cutout the excess and let it all hang out.  Well, not ALL hang out, but the latest shows show just enough skin through cutouts, sheer detail and tiny tops.  

{ Barbra Tfank }

{ Marc by Marc Jacobs }

{ Marc by Marc Jacobs }

{ Herve Leger by Max Azria }

{ Badgley Mischka }

{ Marc Jacobs }

{ Elie Tahari }

{ Theyskens' Theory }

No one hit the nail on the head quite like Dennis Basso.  GNO frocks in iridescent nude && silver, Sheer hems and cutouts galore.  These frocks flirt with the line of naughty and nice.

New York Fashion Week Spring 2011 part trois

The madness that is NYFW continues and boy oh boy am I sad I missed Fashion's Night Out last night.  I'm assuming that my invitation from Anna Wintour to the Saks party was lost in the mail? Can you imagine the who's who in the fashion world all under one roof. Maybe someday.  Anyway lets talk [sheath]. The most simplistic dress silhouette is anything but simple.  Whether its a bright tangerine from Lacoste or metalic from Lela Rose, the sheath is Spring. 

{ Preen }

{ Victoria Beckham }
The Queen of Sheath

{ scrumptious VB }

{ Thankoon }

{ Max Azria }

{ Lola Rose }
My recent fave

{ Lacoste }
can we get this at elly's please
www.ellyscouture.com

{ Behnaz Sarafpour }

{ TRIAS }

[ OH TOMMY BOY ]


This deserves a category all its own, as a college prep myself I adore every single piece.  Casual seersucker tailored shorts paired with silk bikini top and trim blazer. GENIUS! It is a high fashion collection for a true prep.

more to come bellehearts.