Just Like a Circus

Yesterday I went shopping with my friend Mari- she's holding a Cirque de Soleil graduation at the Broadway Milk Bar in Denver, and we browsed through Nieman's, Saks, Nordstrom, and other little boutiques in our Cherry Creek Mall. We have these mental costume ideas of a ballerina on acid, or a neon bareback rider, when we stumble upon some gorgeous Stuart Weitzman Dorothy shoes at Nordstrom. Mari started drooling, and I became distracted by a pair of wooden Marni platform heels. And hey- Why not try them on? They were a little too tall and a little to small, but nothing i hadn't dealt with before. And then we went to Saks. And then i fell in love. There is something to be said about Chanel- some people think it's overrated, some people buy the fake handbags and pretend to be the real deal, and some people covet the tiny little details that someone has put their time and effort into perfecting. There they were-a pair of shoes that would have made my Great Nana cry. A pair of sparkly dark maroon platform pumps with a silver stacked heel and a cutout toe. aka, perfection. I had to try them on. And instead of glancing at the price tag, I merely relished the feeling of patent leather hand made shoes, and tried to ignore the saleswoman's sticky smile of someone about to make a sale. Think again. Even though these shoes had made my day, I wasn't about to run back with a chunk of my savings account to buy them. A girl can still have fun- especially if the shoe fits.

Sustainable Style

As many of you know, yesterday was the Earth's birthday so to say. The day where for once, we look after our home, both economically and environmentally. Some ride their bikes, some plant trees... and others wear earth friendly clothing. I have always known about the "vegan" shoes, and the woven hemp bags, but it wasn't until I read an article in the New York Times about recycled fashions (not second hand) that I actually started to look into "earth friendly" clothing. After peeking around Google, I found a few companies that are both kind to our earthy mother, but are also quite stylish and unique. For someone who cherishes the earth, i'm sure that these companies are just for you. Frei Designs style their range of dresses, shirts, pants, and jackets in not so much as a "hippie comfortable" way, but rather in a fashion and earth concious way. Their clothes are made from organic cotton, and without the presence of toxic chemicals, with all natural dying, and with complete fair trade. Im sure that our green mother appreciates it. Not only are these 100% earth healthy, but 100% cute if I may say so myself.

Strike a Pose

My latest Vogue just arrived at my doorstep, and although it hurts me to say this.. I'm a little dissappointed. I KNOW they already did a spring coverage, but I was expecting a little more. I adore Natalia and Gisele, but I already know their stories, and although some girls would pounce at the opportunity to read about what Gisele has in her closet, I found it a little disheartening. However, the face of Lakshmi Menon made it a bit better with her fresh and cultural bohmeian look. The thing that caught my eye was the colour-blocked Michael Kors graphic-print dress, the not-too-short, not-too-long dash of summer that would ensure any girl the right to have fun in the sun with it's playful design. You would never catch me saying that my love of Vogue was wilting, but merely taking a break. My eyes are in need of bold and vibrant colours- not a fold out of models. So, I turned to Nylon, and found a not quite my normal buy, but something crazy and colourful that satisfied my risky taste. What do you think? Found anything lately that doesn't quite fit on your normal palate, but caused a buzz?

Little Black Dress

It's that time of the year again... and I think you know which one- not just Spring Season, but Prom time! The time when a girl can get dressed up in an outrageous dress, and a pair of heels that as soon as the dancing starts- make their way off her feet and into coat check. The time of the year where the guys are in charge of getting haircuts, putting on tuxes, and arranging limos. aka, one of my favourite times. My grandmother in Australia has a friend from Milan who know's some of the top designers- Ann Demeulemeester for one, and apparently Alberta Ferretti as a second. This friend of my Nana's apparently likes to give presents and even though i've never met her, i got a lovely little black dress from Alberta Ferretti , humbly handed to me when my Nana came to visit. How sweet. Only now, I have to find something to pair it with (pearls of course), but as far as shoes go, it has proven harder than it sounds. I was dreaming of a pair of mossy green or purple pumps, but my searches have been unsuccessful. Any ideas?? As for everything else... I'm leaving that up to my date.

au revoir!

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Bonjour! Je m’appelle...

To all who read this:
This is my first blog. Hopefully it doesn't show too much. Rather than continuing with AP United State History homework, I decided to give this popular form of communication and expression a try. I blame the 5 inches of snow piling outside my front door, that rather limits activity outside of the boundaries of my computer room. I decided to make a blog after following Miss Couturable- a blog dedicated to the art of fashion and emotions. I must admit, it's one of my indulges. My dream in life is to become a fashion editor- go to a state school and major in journalism, and then make my way across America to the wonderful New York or Chicago, and minor in fashion design and merchandising. I've always designed clothes, but they've never quite made it past the paper stage. Maybe with the mini blizzard outside- my cabin fever will morph into something creative. Anyway. About me: I make lots of lists, about what I like, what I don't like, and what seems to be the new thing of the time... I am a Vogue junkie... I love to start projects but then they don't usually get finished... Although my little brother is like every other sibling- annoying- he's my best friend... I can't drive to save my life... I can't wait to go to college, and unlike many of my friends who think high school is the greatest, i'm sure there is something better out there... I never leave the house without my toes painted & I love to write. I think that's it for now

au revoir!