shocking!!!!

ohhhhmmmmgggggeeeeee! its snowing and baby it is cold outside.

so this weather has caused me to lose track of time and my though process so everything i planned to write about pink for this blog has been forgotten. i will however tell you what i can remember.

my favorite color is shocking pink used widely by elsa schiaparelli. i saw her exhibit when i was pretty young with my grandmother when it came to the philadelphia museum of art (god i love that place). after that i knew i wanted to be a fashion designer when i grew up. i've wanted to be an artisit since kindegarten but thats when the fashion bug bit me and im still infected to this day.

now just this year i watched funny fave what with my addiction to musicals and audrey hepburn. this opening number made me excited about the film before it even got to the nitty grity.



now we've got victoria secret pink. i love their sweat pants btw. plus its just comfy. im not into parading labels and i nvr wear sweats outside unless its gym class, which thank god i dnt have this semester, but i do like to sleep in them. pink is where the heart is, after all.

like, you cant even lie and say that that show doesnt look like oddles and oddles of fun to be in or watch.

now theres this pink phone id really love to have from fredflare.com

kind of like molly ringwald circa sixteen candles ya know?

nd some pink stuff from forever21.com
im not really into ruffles but i think this would look slick with some boyfriend jeans or some leather shorts and a blazer.

but i think the pink thing id most be into is this_chanel. they know what a girl wants (rst 09 nd spring 2010)

daily fashion tip_rodarte for target. one more day till the product drops. you just better be in their like swim wear cause i already know what im getting. opportunity is knocking, go open the door to fantasmical and fairly priced clothing. go what r u waiting for go!!!!

xoxo_stella

1, 2 , bang bang

rodarte for target in just two days!!!!!! monday actually. im in there like swim wear.

btw. ive decided to grow my hair. yea its not tht shorrt but im always cutting it. i wonder what id look like with some slightly past shoulder length locks. i always get a straight across bang and my hair cut to my chin. but ya know new year new style maybe even though people always say that im serious. the hair i really would like to have in a dream me is below

fierce right? her locks are out the wiz-aow. now, im not gonna grow mine tht long but when i do cut it its gonna be cut straight across. no more angles. or maybe i'll get a bowl like tao okamoto. no no no. im growing it and thats that.

i've also updated my blog. there are links. their pretty crappy insize but they lead to wonderfully fantasmical places. just click and goooo.

on another topic im trying to decide wether or not to go see avatar. i heard it had wonderful reviews but its just not something im dying to go see. if you do watch it. however, tell me about it.

so i've discovered this beautifully constructed dress today. i was flipping through my moms in-style for december (taylor swift is the cover girl) and i saw this dress.

now in the magazine its worn by katy perry who wore it to the grammy awards this year. i think its fablous.

check out that weaving in the back! fantasmical!!! its so floaty yet sophisticated.
so now it begs the question who is basil soda. well i guess you'll find out tmrw follwed by a post about pink. cause im feeling the pink.


daily fashion tip_sturdy headphones. i am about to replace my second pair of headphones for this year. i just got them a few weeks ago. and now their broken. my orginal i-pod headphones lasted all the way up until november (i got them in march and then stepped on them by accident.) so now myheadphones are breaking again, from stress this time not from my oversized feet. so get some sturdy ones cause theres nothing like listening to the music you love from crappy headphones...

xoxo_stella

dont stop till you get enough

so today i had a fashion show for my art class. i had so much fun even though i was reall really really nervous. i made two dress but im not going to say anymore more because it was special and blogging about it wont do it justice. my memory will do just fine

but there where alot of crazy things. like i was scared the iron would burn the dress or that the saftey pin and double sided tape wouldnt hold up. but it was all good in the end. then i figured, other people have the same problems with clothing like stains and what not and wrinkles and oh my favorite perportator - pasta scauce.
so here is your ultimate winter clothing care guide courtesy of the things ive learned;

stains
_red wine. though i am not of legal drinking age i have been around many an old person who lacks balance after their first glass. hand wash with club soda. the salt absorbs the stain and prevents it from adhering and the bubbles lift it out of the fabric.
_white wine. again with the balance you old people. rinse in cold water or boiling milk.
_lipstick. remove as much as possible with a credit card or butter knife. dab with a wet wipe and then rinse with hot water to remove oils.
_tomato scauce. i love pasta so this trick has come in handy many a time. i mean alot of the time like once a week. if its small scrape it away then rinse it with cold water and liquid soap. if its big do all those steps then dab it in white wine vinegar.
_beer. rinse in cold soapy water. or pure vodka. thats right folks, vadka.
_oil. rub cornstarch and leave for at least 20 minutes. brush off with dry towel. it works better on silk and wool. when you get home pretreat with citrus oil or gall soap.
_make up. sponge that spot with a slice of white bread. no im not being racist toward potato and wheat bread and rye. white bread just works better.

care
_sweat stains. diluted vinegar.
_pilling. there are pill removers these days but i prefer the gangster gangster approach: a steady hand and a sharp razor.
_hanging. use wooden hangers. put dresses up with the lining facing out and hang creased trousers with the creases aligned.
_sweaters. fold and stack sweaters. when you hang them up they loose their shape. fold em just like shirts.

travel
_keep your best things in your hand luggage. have you seen those news segments on airport storage rooms full of lost travel stuff? those joints are huge!!
_wrinkles. after your done flying put your clothes on a hanger. hang them in the bathroom and take a nice hot shower. you'll be clean and your clothes will be unwrinkled.

prepartaion
_first aid kit. i used this a lot today. you have no idea. lint brush, sewing kit (saftey pins work for parties), and double sided tape. you'll thank me about that last one when those pictures of your boob arent on facebook...
_apron. thats right hosewife, strap it on to keep the stuff off in the kitchen. betty crocker would be so proud.

laundry
_put soap on stains the minuet they happen. its harder to remove them when their dry. theres always gall soap for you procrastinators.
_no bleach. remeber micheal jackson? enough said.

daily fashion tip_bow tie. the tuxedo look is always a winner for parties. if your hip wear some mens style pants or if your young do it with a bright colored cardi. dont forget that white shirt. ya lookin slick already...

xoxo_stella

Pssssst...

so so srry so so so srry but the spring accessories post will not go up until tmrw because i have to write and essay tonight nd there simply is not enough time to do this slightly long post. so instead im going to humor you with gossip in hopes that youll be tied over until tmrw.

street cred
_the christian louboutin barbie is on sale, it has been for a while i think but if you fear that a young relative may fall into the carvern of non style when they get older give this to her as a gift. your doing the right thing by teaching the younger generations what is proper you know.
_the chloe spring collection is available. i was not a huge fan of this collection but i did enjoy the blazers so buy those and maybe next season i will once again be wowed by the line that claims to make clothing for femme fatales (my words not theirs)
_twilights eclipse official release date is june 30th, 2009. i will be in there like swim wear.
_if you missed it lawst night rhianna and blake lively where on snl (lively hosted). it was quite hilarious. i do love me some snl/comedy (in tina fey we trust).
_anna kendrick's (jessica in twilight) film, up in the air starring clooney and her self was named best film of the year by the national board of review. i suppose ill be going to see that next weekend then.

daily fashion tip_hairspray. yes the musical is essential too but im talking about the stuff tht holds your hair up. what with all the wind in my neck of the woods i need to buy y self some. somethings are just not cute, including my french braid after its been attacked by winter breezes.

xoxo_stella

Doll Faces of the world unite

so i just wanna put out there that i love it when i write post but theri not posted. as seen below by what was supposed to be my seventy first post on wooden heels. just putting it out there cause its like the best thing ever...

anyhoo im watching the polar express at the moment yet some reason im inclined to share with you a song thats just got me going these past few day hope you love it. it encouraged me to wear my hair in a pompadour today. its a rather funky vid and the emedding has been disabled by request so click on the link below to watch it on youtube.

im not your toy

funky right? so my hairs to long to be pushed over like that but i did do the little gwen stefani curl pompadour, i wasnt going for elvis but the johnny cash type of pompadours just dont seem to suit me. i love la rouxs' style very androgynous and her back up dancer with the tie collar shirt and the brooch?? im soooo copping that like im a copper penny. i have all these brooched from my great grandmother and i can never find a more creative way to wear them then to pin my scarves up with them and stick them on sweaters.

daily fashion tip_rugby sweater. ralph lauren has this whole thing for creating yuor own kick bottom rugby digs. even if you dont participate in the kick down drag aout sport theres something awful comforting about oversized stripes and patches that you design. and hey if your luck your design might end up in stores. i think the prepster just crowned you queen.... (go to rugby.com for your coronation)
xoxo_stella

Get so much cut, disc jockeys jock me

so, im feeling the chill. it is getting way cold in my neck of the strawberry patch and im feeling the burrrr (ice ice baby.)it was so cold today, infact, that i brought out that heavy duty wool sweater i just bought from hm. it just got me thinking of how lovely it would be to take a vacation.

so here's some what to wear if you end up there. on vacation that is:

christian dior

cause pastel and animal print are only for the modern lady
animal skinny strap top, topshop.com
porenza schouler, silk sarong dress, theoutnet.com

3.1 phillip lim

cause metallic aint just for the summer.
stella mccartney, metallic cotton tank dress, thoutnet.com
element gold tone clutch, the outnet.com

teenvogue

who said you had to chose between gardening and being patriotic??

silk bow stripe tee, topshop.com
elle macpherson intimates, shopbop.com

daily fashion tip_charms. preferably a bracelet. cause its nice to feel lucky when you cant see the rainbow, ya know?

xoxo_stella

More! More! More!

so ystrdy i did wat to wear with your shape its time to do what to wear for what you love!!!!!!!!!!
so it's time to get thankful for those little parts of your body that make you feel whole.

i <3 my butt
_bright, full mini. it shows off your hips, the volume accentuates your curves, and its cute.

i <3 my legs
_shiny leggings. their skintight so they immediately call attention and the metallic flash makes your legs look long and lean. just dont forget to wear seamless undies though.

i <3 my waist
_tie-waist sweater. the belt nips you just below the bust at your smallest part and if you do it in a bow you'll just be ever so sweet.

i <3 my bust.
_low cut jacket. the fitted jacket shows off your curves while the plunging neckline frames your ta tas in a subtle way. please, no boobies popping out over the place.

i <3 my wrist
_delicate bracelet. a small charm or dangly braclet will show of your the slimness of your wrist.

i <3 my hair
_headband. draw attention to your locks, short or long, with a decent head piece.

all of these items can be found on forever21.com

street cred
_check what your fav designers will be feasting on this evening
http://www.elle.com/Life-Love/Entertaining-Design/The-Thanksgiving-Dish

_25% off h&m until 10:30 tmrw. peep that shawty.
_blake lively will host snl on december 5th.

xoxo_stella

Rock Steady

so im all about working with what you got.
it's not like i have a choice, what with being extra longlegged and all that fun stuff. yet i realize that some people dont realize that they have choice when it comes to their clothing. if i could even describe to you the atroscities i see when im out about town. my oh my, people lack so much guidance. now i wont lie, somedays i can look rather frumpy. but im an exception because i know my options...i wonder if they do?

so here are some tips for the lot of ya.

petite

_wear clothing thats a little lose. dont go oversized thought. clothing like that will swallow you. you dont want to end up drownding in a fur like rachel zoe. the only reason she can pull it off, is cause she's got attitude. you my dear, should stay away from the overlayerd boho.

_do something a little short with something a little tall. pair some shorts with some over the knee high boots. showing a little leg makes you look longer. no couchie cutters or daisy dukes though, those are inappropraite no matter your size. (bloomers are the shortest i will advocate.)

_wear ballet flats and skinny jeans that hit you right at the ankle. if your jeans drag or bunch up you look shorter than you are. trust me, it's something i used to do to make myself appear shorter all the time.

hourglass
_try leggings over and oversized top and a fitted jacket over that. its the layering that will hide some of your curves and the fitted jacket that will make you even more hourglass shaped. you'll be walking down the street and folks will be like shes a brick house.

_wear a short dress. preferably dresses cut at the knee make you appear longer. stay away from maxidresses, maxi being the key word because we don't want you to appear as the maximum size possible.

_strapless dresses draw mor attention to your shoulders and arms which gives even more attention to your waist! the miracles of science, i know. tight yes, bandage no. it should highlight your curves not show off your tummy bulge (if you have one.)

ok, so this has straps, but you get the idea.

tall

_above the knee!!!! now it took me a lot of time to embrace this idea but shorter things really do look better on my massive legs. keep skirts and dresses four to five inches above your knee. lower than your knee and you look dis-proportionately(spell check that, dont quote me yet) short.

_sleeves that are just a little longer than normal are great. they lengthen your arms which inturn lengthens your whole body. science, again. seek wrist length coverage.

_asymmetrical tops cut your body in half. in a good way. they draw a line from the shoulder to the hip.

now that you've been informed there are no excuses. renew your entire closet on friday. it will be worth it trust me, people will be like, "there's something different about you i just cant put my finger on it." just smile and say, "is that so?"

daily fashion tip_penny loafers. cause i said so. just kidding. their not so bad if you find some cool ones. think electric blue, animal print, buble gum pink, and sleek black. for the love of bob dont get them with tassels unless you can pull it off!!!!

street cred
_taylor lautner is on the cover of rolling stone.
_dakota fanning looking very glamorous in teen vogue
_check out fun.'s video all the pretty girls. its hilarious

xoxo_stella

spring 2010 paris trois

ok k k. its time to blow this popsicle stand. it's done. now read up:

karl lagerfled

god bless this man. he had shorts in his collection. not bermudas or hot pants or bloomers. shorts!! my cry for moderate decency has been answered. he showed off his playsuits again, one in leather was quite attention getting. some interesting jackets and the amps in the background definetly screamed rock and roll but this show wasnt heavy metal, unless you count the silver filgree overlapping outfits.

louis vuitton

this show had the best song. (hands up, thumbs down, representing that...) they also had fabulous fros (with bows in them) and a color pallet out the wiz-aow. there was a lot of mixing and matching. the vibe of the show had this im a backer packer feel but there was also some sporty, military, and native american things in there. the bags where backpacks and satchels with fur tails hanging off them. my favorite piece was the wrap style pant, definetly gonna have to get some of those.

maison martin margiela

they like to break rules, what more can i say? they say it was a study in volume and texture but what collection doesnt involve volume and texture. oh and for the love of bob what the hell was going on with those boots? they better just be some paper bags because i felt that was a waist of leather. i could totally work with them though, if they werent so floppy. the show itself, was a flop. actually scratch that, make your own decsion. my favorite piece was the, well see the thing is, i didnt really like any of it...

miu miu

i loved the animal prints!!!!! i dug some of the pants suits. there where some little girl dresses in there with cutouts...idk but prada did not dissopoint me thats for sure.

sonia rykiel

there was a clear plastic trench trimmed in black. that sums up my love of this collection. but the models shimming up and down asile, suits covered in studs, lace, anf flirty dresses where ok too. the quilting thing was a nice touch to everything too. but come on, nothing can top a plastic black lined trench. maybe im baised.

stella mccartney_see previous blog entries

valentino

well there where no red dresses. lots of nude and lavender, rose, gold, and gray. i dug the black orchid print on the chiffon. plus there was swirling organza. the shoes had lace wings on them. fly home buddy boy...

victor&rolf

tulle ball gowns (deep breath) cut in to pieces (another breath) and they turned out fabulous (and exhale.) it was awesome. the dutch duo is awesome. they also did a little lace trip putting their two cents into this season lingerie trend.
vivienne westwood

its all about stoping consumerism and being pro green. the few pieces that stood out from the deflated bra cups and unfinished hems, where the suits. the whole thing was crazy, and i can appreciate that. (check out the flame like hair.)
yves saint laurent

surprise i suppose was my reaction to this collection. it was odd, the laderhosen and strawberry scattered dress. there was no definite statement. very minimalism and lady like things. the suits, well, at least i'll all ways have those.

well thats all for paris. next stop...london.break out those wellies.

daily fashion tip_hair pin. their great for windy days when pieces of your hair randomly go flying about. i have a pearl one, its a bit old but it doest the job. their are tons and extra cheap too if you get them from claires or your local beauty store. in the summer i tend to wear bright plaid patterned and flower one and in the winter i break out the monochromes and jewel pins.

xoxo_stella french