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Kate Middleton Style

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I am not the least bit ashamed to admit that I am totally enthralled in the Royal Wedding.  I’ve had a crush on Prince William since about 1997, but I am completely supportive of his relationship with Kate as long as I can follow along with their wedding plans.

I find Kate’s style to be so elegant and flawless– she’ll fit quite perfectly in the royal family, that’s for sure.

In honor of the wedding being just TWO weeks away, here’s my one of my Kate-inspired outfits, thanks to my new favorite online store, ModCloth.  They have such a flair for British style, and it’s so much easier to order from San Francisco than London!  I also included a few outside vendors for the jewelry, and if you can get your hands on that sapphire, then I say there is no reason why you can’t go mixing silver and gold!

Kate Middleton

White before summer is NOT a sin!

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Ok ok, so I know it’s not Memorial Day yet, but I just can’t get this white dress out of my head!  No exaggerations, I actually had a dream about it last night (#obsessed).

Reeve Dress Lace, Lilly Pulitzer, $368

And Lilly’s marketing team sure knows what they’re doing because pairing this dress with the dark-rimmed glasses in the catalogue is what I think really caught my eye.  Gives it a very cute and casual appeal, like you could get away with wearing it to class.  There is also a three-quarter sleeve version if you’re stuck in New England like me without any hope of the temperature ever rising above 60!

And because white dresses are a summer staple, even Lilly’s polar opposite, Urban Outfitters, has a lookalike!  This one’s also a little easier on the wallet.

Pins and Needles 3/4 Sleeve Lace Dress, Urban Outfitters, $79

 

Commencement Prep[aration]

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Even though I graduated this past December and already have a diploma in hand, I’m excited to participate with my fellow classmates in our commencement ceremony in just under a month!  With it coming up so soon, I’m of course stressing about what to wear… under the gown, that is (silly that I worry about something few will even see?  Yes.  Care?  No.).  I’ve finally found a dress I love, surprisingly from American Apparel— a store I tend to stay away from as much more of a prep than a hipster.  But I love its vintage look and am so excited it’s purple to match one of my school’s colors (our purple and gold school wears all black graduation caps and gowns, next!).

As far as accessories go, it pains me that I won’t get to wear a bow or flower in my hair thanks to a certain traditional hat.  But at least I’ll be prep with my pearls 🙂  Here’s what I’m thinking:

Commencement

I also love the look because it reminds me of Mila Kunis’s 2011 Oscars dress, one of my favorites from that red carpet.  In case you’ve been living under a rock:

Oh please let lavender be a big color this summer!

Post script: Emerson girls, don’t get any ideas! 🙂

Cinderelly, Cinderelly…

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I was so inspired by this blog entry, that I had to design a couple sets for my favorite princess. Ironically, my favorite is the first set– who knew work clothes could be so cute and comfy? Cinderella sure did.

Working Cinderelly
Almost There Cinderella
Ready for the Ball Cinderella

I would think Cindy would be a bow wearer, don’t you?  Also, if aren’t already a user, check out Polyvore, a great site that lets you put together outfits using images imported from just about every online store imaginable, and totally free!

Images courtesy of Disney.

Nick Verreos: Fashion God

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Last night I had the amazing opportunity to return to my old college campus for a presentation given by fashion designer and Project Runway Season 2 contestant Nick Verreos. I was a part of my school’s Fashion Society for three years, and we have brought a number of famous fashion names to campus: Whitney Thompson, winner of America’s Next Top Model Season 10, Leanne Marshall, winner of Project Runway Season 5, and runner up of that season, Korto Momolu. While these three women were all wonderful, amazingly inspirational speakers, I have got to admit that Nick topped them. He is such a funny, genuinely nice person and such a talented designer with a great story and outlook on life.

Nick’s designs are very flashy, award show glam– not the style I usually pay much attention to due to the lack of opportunity I have to wear such designs. But I can’t get over this beautiful number from his Spring 2011 collection:

So elegant and light, this is exactly the look I would want if I were to ever grace the Red Carpet! Click here for NIKOLAKI (Little Nick!), his high-end line.

I wish him the best of luck with his endeavors in the fashion world- not that he needs it- and would like to thank him again for sharing his story with us!

VPs with Nick! (Note Corey's scarf)

Stripes ahoy!

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Slub Strip Top, Forever 21, $15.80

I don’t think I’ve worn stripes since high school.  When I got to college, I tried to mature my look and stay away from pieces I associated with cheap, mass produced summer collections at Old Navy and KMart.  But suddenly, stripes are back, and stores like Forever 21 are overflowing with this trend.  I especially love them in navy and gray, for a nautical look.  For a dressier look, stay away from tanks and go for full or three-quarter length arms.  Pair with a lace skirt and gold jewelry and you’re ready to set sail!

Short Lace Skirt, Forever 21, $13.80

Classy Interlocked Bangles, Forever 21, $4.80

Thanks for bringing this cute and comfy look back, F21!

If preppy and hippie had a love child…

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I would be her.

My favorite things are hair bows and dreamcatchers.  Polos and tye dye.  Pearls and feathers.  Keds and Toms.

If I ran into a hundred dollars, I wouldn’t be able to decide between Lilly Pulitzer and Free People.  Well, and Anthropologie.

I’m a walking oxymoron, and I welcome you to my own little space, where I’ll share my style inspirations, however paradoxical they may be.  From current in-store trends to diy projects, and from places to people, I’ll display here what fashion and style mean to me.

Feel free to join me.  In fact, please do.

Post script: I have to give credit to my roommate and best friend Tali for the name of this blog.  She’ll never see it, but she is one of the most beautiful and effortlessly stylish people I know.