zac posen for target

So Zac Posen has done a line for Target, yippee!!! Here are some of my favorite looks from the lookbook. Check out Zac's, yes we are on a first name basis, new line especially for Target, appearing in stores April 25th. I love some of the pieces Zac has put on celebrities--which is of course how he caught my eye, but he gets a little more funky with his line for Target. I will admit that patterns are difficult for me, I love the idea of patterns, especially florals, that are done well; but I have to confess that this is a big step for me, as I am not a huge pattern wearer myself. I'm taking some baby steps here, but I was drawn to the two patterned dresses for their cut, so I hope you enjoy them as well. I will be virtually wearing these, and let you know when I face my fears and actually purchase a patterned article.

tank dress in tie-dye print 29.99

sailor dress in tiger print 39.99, w/braided belt in black 24.99

gown in safety-pin print 69.99

john varvatos

Okay, so I've had a friend who has been bugging me to do a guys blog, so here is my first attempt at men's fashion...Jimmy, this is for you. I love john varvatos. I went to a fashion show in the Fall of '08 and fell in love, with the models and of course the clothes. I love how slim and clean the lines are in his collections. This is any slim man's perfect clothing line. The shirts are super soft--the type of material you never want to take off (I will admit that I own a John Varvatos v-neck t-shirt I wear with a tank and jeans & I love it!). Certain looks that are put together can look a little too feminine for me, but I love the pieces shown below--manly, yet stylish.

Also, for those of you who live near me, there will be a fall/winter sale at the John Varvatos store at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, with up to 70% off!--because let's be honest, it's a bit on the expensive side. Just mention the "friends and family" discount! The sale lasts from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mon-Fri; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday; & 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Sunday at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, 714.545.5551

Left to Right, row 1: short sleeve slub v-neck, $98; slim fit spread collar dress shirt, $225; 2 button notch lapel slim suit w/center vent, $1595; row 2: zip utility pant, $198; row 3: multi stitch peacoat sweater, $598; slim fit peak lapel jacket, $895; cotton stripe bandana w/fringe, $225; row 4: utility patch pocket jacket, $325; aviator glasses, $395 & canvas/leather bowery oxford shoes, $598; coated cotton plaid trench coat; $595.

sienna miller

It was my British friend's British themed birthday party the other night and I was very excited that I could go as on of my fashion idols--Sienna Miller. Even though she was born in New York, I legitimized my costume because she grew up in the UK and she has an accent. So in doing research for my role as Sienna, I came across her clothing line twenty8twelve. Here are two of my favorite pieces below: the Truman coat & the Freda dress.

photos from: http://www.twenty8twelve.com

H & M Spring 2010 Garden Collection

I am absolutely smitten with H&M's Spring 2010 Garden Collection!!!! These are my favs! Flowy, feminine, & fun...and even floral! This is what I will be flaunting this spring!

tunic $9.95; shorts $24.95; hat $9.95

dress $19.95

dress $49.95

tunic $14.95; shorts $24.95

dress $39.95

All photos from H&M Garden Collection lookbook on their website.

Light & Airy

There is something in the air....it's not quite Spring yet, but it feels like it is in Southern California. So here are some of my favorite finds to inspire your soft, light, and airy side for pre-Spring. Enjoy!

Spiral clockwise from top left: Shabd: pink top & skirt, via shabdismyname.com; Escada Jacket: taffeta jacket w/ruff & bell sleeves, Harpers Bazaar UK, June 2007 mag., via wharperbazaaarelle.blogspot.com; Fendi-wrap lycra & plexi platform sandals, $1277, luisaviaroma.com; photo from anthropologie catalog, Spring 2010, anthropologie.com; Florid Orbs Necklace, $198, anthropologie.com; Free People Ruffled Military Jacket, $148, bloomingdales.com; Scallop dress & slip, $395, Loup Charmant

Edgy it up

I vacillate between hard edgy lines in fashion and soft feminine silhouettes along with juxtaposing these in an ensemble. But today, I offer you my edgy inspiration board, specifically inspired by vampires...via my love for the Twilight series. In naming this blog, I can't help but sing the Edgy 8 Ball song by my friend Molly Jenson--she is kind of amazing. I have to point out this amazing necklace (top left) by Adrienne's Jewelry--it makes the perfect statement with a leather jacket; I just love it! Also, the shoes by Anastasia Radevich pretty much speak for themselves.

Here are the deets: from top left, clockwise: black garnet wrapped in 24K yellow gold, $180, www.adriennes.us; shoe, http://www.anastasiaradevich.com; Rachelle Lefevre in Louis Vuitton dress, photo by Max Abadian, flare.com; Flare Magazine Cover, via tengossip.com, Rachelle wearing Herve Leger dress by Max Azria; Junior Wayfarer sunglasses, $63, ray-ban.com; leather biker jacket, Diane Von Furstenberg, $745, net-a-porter.com; photo via instyle.com

thread social spring 2010

2010 is here!

This is what I will be wearing (if I had money to burn on clothes). I am so in love with the innocent & flirty look of Thread Social. The bows, ruffles, and draping of this spring collection are so whimsical, almost fairytale-esque. Thread Social reminds me of clothes a little girl would wear, but transforms them into super fashionable clothes for young women.