Showing posts with label Closet. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Closet. Show all posts

Saturday, October 29, 2011

Snow Storms + Spring Collections

So it's snowing in NYC. Yes that's right. Snowing. Full on winter-storm-warning-blizzard going on out there. I'm cuddled up on my couch watching Halloween movies and getting lost in the lovely world of Katie Ermilio's Spring collection. I'm experiencing some seasonal confusion. 

Miss Ermilio's collection however is not confusing. It is gorgeous. My obsession continues. Can I please own every piece? 

Sunday, October 23, 2011

A Glitter Obsession

Just a little bit of golden glam for your Sunday evening. I am OBSESSED with this dress (and so sad that it is sold out... eagerly awaiting the back-in-stock email to arrive from ModCloth.... i hope i hope i hope!) Keep the accessories simple with this stunner - she does all the work for you.
1/2/3

xoxCrissie

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

On My Honor...

...I will try to dress impossibly chicly every single day. And Honor's S/S 2012 RTW collection certainly provides a few valuable lessons in chicness.
a/ illusion peter-pan collars, b/ textured sheers, c/ polka dot dot dots, d/ sheer shoulders and sweetheart necklines 


via fashionologie
xoxcrissie

Thursday, October 6, 2011

Color 101 With Elie Saab

We all know the basics of color, right? Here's a reminder from Elie Saab:

Brilliant indigo sequins...
Plus flowing yellow chiffon...
Equals glittery green glamour. 


Need remedial color lessons? Check out his full "Color Shock" collection > > > 

xoxcrissie


Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Let's Dance

I'm totally crushing on pink lately. I have a love/hate relationship with the color. It's either in or out in my book and right now it is in again. In in in! 
1/2/3/4

xoxcrissie


Monday, October 3, 2011

Pairs Runways for the Springtime

More blue, yellow, and red - this time with tulips! Roland Mouret's Spring 2012 collection brings the pretty back to dresses. They're simple and sophisticated, and a little vintage - but not in a cheesy way. In a chic Parisian-springtime-stroll-in-the-park way. I'd like to look like that everyday. Seriously.
xoxcrissie

*via style.com

Thursday, September 29, 2011

NYFW - Variations on a Theme

So, OK - I'm playing a little catch up here, it seems I'm still stuck in New York even though Fashion has moved on to London, Milan and is now arriving in Paris. But hey, let's talk NYFW and the parade of primary colors that made their way down the runways... 

I promise to move on the other parts of the world soon. ;)

xoxcrissie

*images via style.com

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Listen Up Ladies!!

This is how you do front-row-at-a-fashion-show-chic. Learn it, live it, never look back. 

xoxcrissie

Monday, September 26, 2011

Fall Wardrobe Refresh

It is OFFICIALLY Fall now. This means a few things.
#1 - Cooler weather (right? RIGHT?)
#2 - Post-Season baseball (of course, for me and Kelsey that means going to see Moneyball and crying...)
#3 - Time for a wardrobe refresh!! Just add a few key pieces to get your closet ready for the new season... here's what I'm coveting for fall...

2nd Row: H&M: Vest and Blouse; Bright Pencil Skirt (for color-blocking, you know!); Black Cropped Slacks 
4th Row: Red Blazer (or maybe hot pink instead?); Duffle Cape; Boots (Loeffler Randall - I'm in love with these. For real.) Glitter Heels.  

What's on your fall shopping list?

xoxcrissie

Thursday, September 22, 2011

Time Turner

I'm not sure if Stacey Bendet's S/S 12 collection for Alice + Olivia belongs in the 40s the 50s or the 60s.... and for some reason, I don't really care.Whichever decade we're in - it's fabulous.

xoxcrissie

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

A Color Story

One thing I love about fall - the colors! Growing up in California I never really got to experience fall fully. But in New York? Wow. Plus - on top of all that natural color - add the bring red color trend (as seen full force at the Emmy's) of the fashion world and you get a very VERY colorful season...


a/kate in elie saab b/nina in donna karan c/sofia in vera wang d/lea in marchesa 
images 1/2/3/4

xoxcrissie

Sunday, September 18, 2011

A Red Carpet Wish List


It's Emmy night!! And that means a night full of Red Carpet wonder! (who will wear what has always excited me more than who will win what - that's normal, right?) And with the show falling so soon after the Spring collections were presented at NYFW I might not have to wait very long to see my favorite gowns walk the carpet. 

I think we'll see lots of shimmer at this year's show - and a lot of gowns in classic black & white,  some in yellows and greens and a few dramatic reds. Here are (just a few of) my favorite gowns from the Spring 2012 runways - and the small screen stars who might rock the looks.

Simple, stunning, sophisticated. These gowns - by Ralph Lauren and Zac Posen evoke silhouettes of the 20's and 40's and images of classic Hollywood beauties. Who might rock this look?
The Office star Jenna Fischer and Glee's Diana Agron are perfect candidates for the high-glam style.

The emerald hue is not a newcomer to the runway or the Red Carpet, but Zac Posen (yes! more Posen!) gave us a few gorgeous interpretations of the shade, ranging from a deep green that recalls visions of the Emerald City to a soft, slightly minty, ethereal gown. Who might rock this look? 
I can see Glee star Jayma Mays in the deep emerald shade, and Mad Men's Elizabeth Moss would look heavenly in the lighter color.
 
I don't think anyone would argue the statement that there will be plenty of sequins and glitter on the carpet tonight. In fact - I probably could have done a whole post of just sequined gowns. Some how I managed to narrow it down to these 2 - by Jenny Packham and Naeem Khan -  that mix glitter and fiery red for a dramatic effect. Who might rock this look? 
Glee's Heather Morris would look stunning in the Jenny Packham number, while Christina Hendricks of Mad Men would seriously hit it our of the park in the Naeem Khan.

Of course, you can't have an awards show without a few ball gowns. So who brought major drama to the Spring Runways? No surprise here - Oscar de la Renta, Monique Lhuillier and Jason Wu showed a few of my favorite high-drama gowns. Who might rock the look?    
Lea Michelle has never been on to shy away from drama (or Oscar de la Renta for that matter) I can definitely see her showing up tonight in an ODLR ball gown tonight. And Modern Family's Julie Bowen would look amazing in the Lhuillier (although, I've heard rumors that she's wearing ODLR! Classic drama either way...)
And OKOK, I know January Jones had a baby like 3 days ago and probably won't be walking the carpet - but how good would she look in this Jason Wu? (I'd leave an infant at home for a chance to wear it! Maybe that just proves I'm not ready to be a mother...)

What do you want to see on the Red Carpet tonight? 

xoxCrissie


Monday, September 12, 2011

It's NYFW oh boy oh boy oh boy!!

Ah, Fashion Week! That magical time when Lincoln Center fills up with all sorts of excitement, and I find myself in need of a full-blown wardrobe makeover. Here are just a few of my favorite collections that have shown so far this week... Spring is shaping up to be pretty in pink...!


Jenni Kayne KILLS it with this casual-chic collection. I pretty much adore everything about it - the navy, the chambray, the knits, the boxy blazers and silver pumps! West Coast style that's cool enough for NYC.
Oh.my.goodness. It's like we got lost in fairy land and I LOVE IT. Love. It. Super girly scalloped skits and soft pastels = bliss. Jill Stuart is making me want to frolic in a field of wildflowers and snuggle with puppies while giggling and talking about boys.  
 ADAM's Spring collection is pretty much everything Spring should be - effortless and fresh. Head-to-toe polka dots? Yes please.
Do you think it's possible for Jason Wu to get any more brilliant? Because I don't. How stunning is this mix of black, grey, blush and cobalt?  It's like perfection tied up with a black leather bow belt. And I can't wait to see those gowns on the red carpet. 
I'm not sure if I love the giant rose print - it reminds me a little too much of the 90s somehow - but I do love the super saturated colors. And how fun is that zebra print dress? 

*photos via style.com
xoxCrissie

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Glimmer Glam

It's been pouring rain here in NYC. A rather gloomy start to September.
Hmmm.... how about a little gold and glitter to brighten things up?
(1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7


Felling better? I am... ;)

(images: 1, 2 eep! lost the source of this one! do you know where it came from??, 3)

xoxCrissie

Monday, September 5, 2011

So Long, Sweet Summer...

Well, you know what they say... all good things must come to an end. And so goes the summer... "Officially" at least, we do have a few weeks left according to the sun - but somehow once September starts summer seems long gone.

And with Fashion Week starting in just a few days, it seems as good a time as any to switch gears.
So long summer! Helllllloooo FALL! Let's talk color, coats and crisp cool days... 

...and maybe a few things to crave: 1. Marni, 2. Perlota, 3. Alexander McQueen


(images: 1, 2, 3)
xoxCrissie

Monday, August 22, 2011

3 Reasons I'm Obsessed with Katie Ermilio


1. Sleeves
2. Pleats 
3. Pockets 

All the elements of my perfect wardrobe. Can I wear them everyday please? 


xox Crissie 

(images via Katie Ermilio

Friday, July 8, 2011

Oh, Emma!

You guys - can you even believe how glamorous little miss Emma Watson has gotten? I've been kind of obsessed with her style for a while, but lately she has just be KILLING it! Take the Deathly Hallows premiere yesterday: she's stunning in an Oscar de la Renta gown and a sprakly Elie Saab number.

I told you! Amazing, right? And that's not even ALL! Here she is rocking a Rafael Lopez dress that might deserve it's own feature film. Harry Potter in Chicistan, look for it summer 2012. 
In related news, I may need to start a support group to get past this last movie... I figure we'll drink a lot of butter beer and wish for time turners to take us back to the good-old-days of seemingly endless Potter premiers and book release parties... 

BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE?!? >>> CHECK IT!

Getty Images via PopSugar









Monday, February 21, 2011

Oscar Predictions- 2011

When it comes to the Oscars, we are genuinely obsessed- with the awards show itself and with the red carpet. In fact, for every time one of us re-works the Oscar prediction ballot, we both will obsess over the fall and spring lines three times more. Who are you wearing? How are you styled? How can we critique you? We'll pop some prosecco and pretend we are Joan and Melissa Rivers (and we will be... someday). We are the queens of fashion, as far as our living-room is concerned, and a camera might as well be on us, nit-picking every last hair curl.

Recently we've mastered the red carpet entrance. From the second our "celebs-to-watch" exit their limos, clutches in hand, we yell out the designer. "Oh of course she's in Oscar de la Renta... again YAWN." "Is that Marc Jacobs?" "That has to be vintage Chanel." And off we go. It might be our favorite part of the show. Actually, I think it's safe to say that it definitely is. Two hours into the awards and we're still tweeting about how ridiculous Jennifer Lopez looks... again. So, here are our Oscar predictions 2011.. and no, I don't mean Natalie Portman taking home the little gold man.

Anne Hathaway, Oscars, Red Carpet Dresses
We're pretty obsessed with Naeem Kahn, how could you not be? And Anne needs to pull out all the stops for her hosting gig- after her Armani Prive at the Golden Globes the bar is set pretty high. Sparkly bodice, feathered skirt? We're sold. Anne- you should be too.
Amy Adams, Claire Danes, Oscar Red Carpet, Monique Lhuillier, Temperley London
Claire Danes (top), was an all-time favorite at the SAGs. That Louis Vuitton gown was breathtaking-- both on video and in stills. In fact, she has failed to disappoint this year. This Monique Lhuillier stunner, fresh off the Fall 2011 runway, would lock her in as fashion icon of this awards season.

Amy Adams is always willing to take a risk, and it doesn't always pan out. Last year she blended with the carpet a little too much- we're pulling for her to go for contrast this year, in Temperley London.

Sandra Bullock, Oscars Red Carpet, Jason Wu, 2011
Oh Sandra, America's sweetheart. She will definitely be at the show this year, to present the new Best Actress trophy. But what will she wear? Sandra's been all over the place recently- in life and in clothing. And we've decided that she should be dressed by Jason Wu for the big night. We both lost it when we saw this work of art come down the runway. 

Mila Kunis, Michelle Williams, Red Carpet, Jason Wu, Naeem Khan 2011
We're putting Mila Kunis (top) in a knock-out by Naeem Khan. Mostly because we love the dress and NEED someone to wear it. But also because she'd look pretty damn good in it.

Next up, Michelle Williams. Lately she seems to enjoy dresses that look like they should be worn only by girls under the age of 12- her Golden Globes frock was a prime example- We think this Jason Wu dress will give her the look she loves and turn her back into the the red-carpet queen we love.
Natalie Portman, Red Carpet, Oscars, Dior, Rodarte, Lanvin, 2011
And Natalie. All eyes will be on her- and she knows it. She's been playing it chic this year, and deviating from her normal love affair with Rodarte. So we picked this feathered Dior number for her, might as well make it painfully clear what she got the nom for, yes? And a baby bump, the hollywood hot accessory of 2011, would compliment this dress beautifully.

What do you think of our Oscar predictions this year? What are yours?


(*Images via Harpers Bazaar, LIFE, Just Jared and style.com

Friday, February 11, 2011

I (still) Love Lyn Devon

It's been a busy week for me, class starting back up, changes at work, Social Media Week Events, and the start of Fall FASHION WEEK!!!... how's a girl to keep up? (No, really- I'm asking you, how?!) 

However, as soon as I laid eyes on Lyn Devon's Fall collection a sense of calm washed over me...
This is what I need fashion to be! Cozy Chic. 


Thursday, January 20, 2011

Shoe Crush- Olivia Wilde

OK guys- you all watched the Golden Globe Red Carpet, yes? Maybe you've seen some of my thoughts, here and here? I have a confession, I've been holding back. My real love was not of a dress, not of a trend, not of a surprise pop color- but of a pair of shoes. YOU SAW THEM RIGHT?

Don't let Olivia's fab Marchesa gown distract you with its sparkles- LOOK AT HER SHOES. Those are Christian Louboutin Bridget's Back Ankle Booties and they are my new shoe crush (seriously, head over heels...)
If I ever get married I will wear them for my wedding- even if I have to build a time machine to travel back to last Sunday and steal them off Miss Wilde's feet, I'LL DO IT- And please keep in mind that I've always been drawn to short wedding dresses. 
That works, right?? It's going to happen. 

*photos: Getty, via HuffPost
*dress: J. Crew


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