live life without elephant feet this winter!

Now that the snow has fallen and the fast forward through fall has begun, Uggs are in abundance everywhere you turn (Iona being the prime example). However, WashingtonPost.com's Talking Fashion Live Q&A with Holly Thomas says that, "Uggs should be a last resort -- or better yet, reserved for the ski resort." Many people disagree, practically living in their Ugg boots, possibly all year long. But have these ugly, hoof-footed boots transcended trend to become a full, blown out epidemic? Do you find yourself wearing leggings for pants? Sportswear as full time clothing? If you think that any of these may apply to you, Uggcitrin, the Ugg boot vaccine, may be for you. Check out the inspirational video below for more information:

I myself am an owner of Ugg boots and find myself doing almost all of the things mentioned in the video. To those who have never owned a pair, get the vaccine, it may just save your winter-boot life, despite how cold your feet may be. I've made it my business to not have elephant feet this winter, have you? Make sure to click the link below for more information!

weekly want: hedgehogs in love sweater

As soon as the temperature drops I instantly become a sweater, boots, & jeans girl. No layering, no fancy dressing, and very rarely will I sacrifice my warmth to wear something cute. So my shopping quest for the season usually consists of finding cute sweaters with charm. This adorable hedgehog love sweater from Cooperative, a quirky modern knitwear brand, looks toasty, is adorable without being too cutesy, & acts as a total conversation piece. Come on, how many people do you know with a hedgehog sweater? Exactly!
You can buy this lovely Intarsia Sweater at Urban Outfitters!

white, frothy fashion.

One of the commonalities that struck me while perusing the fashions for next season was the frequent use of delicate, detailed white fabric. Whether it was Louis Vuitton's amazing 1960s flower ensembles or Elie Saab's gorgeous lace and chiffon dresses, many looks on the runway evoked a breezy spring day. While Women's Wear Daily stated that choosing white is "not the most surprising color choice for spring, ... what's impressive is how designers at Paris Fashion Week manipulated white into so many exceptional sculptural silhouettes."
Despite the fact that no white piece of clothing is ever safe on or around me, I can't help but want each & every one of these beauties in my Spring 2012 wardrobe.











Finding its transcendence into everyday fashion is not my want for white, either: Lady Gaga was seen out just recently rocking a similar style to the models above in her white, lacy frock :)



Click the pictures for their owners/designers!

weekly want: peter pan collars go for the gold.

While flipping through the latest Harper's Bazaar I stumbled upon this AMAZING Peter Pan collar necklace by Louis Vuitton. My first thoughts? How beautiful &, at the same time, completely intimidating. The simple use of the whimsical, quaint Peter Pan collar as something strong, industrial and drop dead gorgeous, as an accessory totally blew my mind. Now I can only imagine the fiercest of ladies hinging this bad boy around their necks (as opposed to my visions of school girls and jumpers from last week's post).

My final verdict? Want, need to have, immediately.

(& another week of Peter Pan collars turns into the weekly wish...)

If you're already convinced that in the fashion realm everyday is Halloween, you ain't seen nothin' yet!

In Fall/Winter of 2008/2009 the Halloween theme took the runway by storm-- cobweb tights, the Bride of Frankenstein's hair, and witch hats strutted down the runway and, of course, the fashion world welcomed it with open arms. According to British Vogue at the time, "Halloween has never been so stylish."


(Luella Bartley; Jaeger London; Alexander McQueen; Vivienne Westwood Red Label)

Lucky for us, certain aspects of these looks demonstrate a grown up, chic way to embrace the holiday without looking like the freak who came out way too early. The trick? Opt for colorful accessories to show your Halloween pride, such as orange tights Luella-style or the cute, festive flowery necklace that you can wear into Thanksgiving.

If you are too afraid you will look like a pumpkin, or simply want to mix it up, a fabulous alternative that looks good on everyone, & also doubles as the biggest color of Spring 2012, is any garment in a red-orange hue. The fabulous Minnie pant from J. Crew is a great piece to add to your closet's collection; it is rumored to look good on almost every figure, & is a staple of fashionista Joanna Hillman. Now pair it with a simple staple (don't go too crazy unless it will look costume-y!), such as a black & white striped tee & some plain flats & you will be fashionably festive until the day's end!

To all those not stuck in class until the late evening, unlike myself, Have a Happy Free Candy Day!

weekly want: round-collared blouse, where art thou?

As soon as the temperature hits under 74º I am freezing, and suddenly winter-wear is all that is on my mind. And, as of late, all I can think about are Peter Pan collared blouses peeking out from underneath warm, cozy sweaters. However, although I can imagine a million & one different outfits, that doesn't necessarily mean that the clothing involved actually exists! Unfortunately these round collared beauties have been quite a hassel to find and are either made for older, larger sized women or are so out of my price limit it hurts. Land's End has exactly what I'm looking for at a reasonable price, but I'm almost positive that their small size is not small enough. So I'm crossing my fingers that these lovely rounded neck beauties will show up on Forever 21's style deals before full-on winter actually hits, or on Old Navy... for 75% off. Yes, I know, but a girl can dream, right?

made in the spade.

Just last Tuesday, Deborah Lloyd, creative director of Kate Spade New York, held a fabulous press conference that presented their Spring 2012 collection, which featured prints by australian artist, Florence Broadhurst. Women's Wear Daily reported that Lloyd has acquired 12 of the motifs, three of which are featured in the spring lineup — a hexagon pattern and two black-and-white Japanese florals.

Spade totally aces it for next season-- classic pieces, A-line skirts, cleverly catchy phrases on shirts, pops of color, & everything being so simple yet so marvelously new & fresh & chic-- it's hard to not have an early case of spring fever just looking at the collection.