i definetly have strong feelings towards you i just don't know if their positive or negative

late sunday no school monday!!! whoo hoo partaay. ok well not really cause theres a good foot or more of snow on the ground outside ndc last i checked all my ladies and fellas are sleeping. darn those lazy bums.

anyhoo. rodarte for target. check it out
rodarte for target lookbook
rodarte for target/ go international

if you even knew how many things i want from this collection. my oh my dont get me started. however, if you'd like to donate items preferably medium (small would fit me but lets not forget about my limbs) then i have no issue accepting them to get rid of some of the space in my closet. just kidding. no seriously though if you want to, i wont stop you.

so i just wanted to share with you some things before this year is over and here they are

winter trends

_big hair. say hello dolly because its all about sexy wild teased hair. like lots of volume and loose spirals kind of thing. if you have short hair though do not fret, slap some pomade on and go for a cool sculpted look in your hair. try a pompadour or parting it to one side and doing finger waves.

_shoes. match your shoes with your lipstick. im so serious if your doing bright red match that with your loubitons and if you have shocking pink shoes on get some covergirl lipstain to make your lips pop. i, however, will be indulging in plum almost black lips stick to match my plum almost black shoes pumps.

_curves. the bandage dress is probably a staple for a winter wardrobe. just imagine all the eyes tha will be on you after you take that extra lare puffy coat off. bandage dresses were originaly a herve leger thing in the late eighties but it shows off your curves in all the right places. however, it is not a dress for every body type.

_white. we all love the little black dress yes, it will never die. on the other hand the little white dres is not so much of a staple as it is a traffic stopper. you can still get that classic daring cut of an lbd in any color. its all about nonconformity and chic versatility.

_redhead. if you want to die your hair but your not looking to be a blonde, rejoice. rehead is the way to go, at least i think so. everyones a blonde these days. try an apricot, papaya, or persimmon. make sure the color works with your skin tone and dont go to red we want you to be naural ove, not a clown.

_black leather boot. now, in my first blog post i had the daily fashion tip as something black for a very long time. i wont lie, i still love black. not even on an emotip, i just feel that its so simple that it works with verything and im always wearing sometype of accesorie and black lets it pop. sory off topic ther but black leathe rboots are a rock classic with or without the heel ( i love the polo version) and you can wear them with a mini dress or pants or jeans or whatever you like.

oh and btw check out the shoppers paradise i've updated the links and added some new ones.

daily fashion tip_costume jewelery. think faux pearls and glam like jewels. its all about extravagence. bonus: not as expensive as real baubles but if crafted nicely you'll never know the difference. think brocade fabrics, faux leapord skin, fur jackets, gold, and snake skin shoes. omg its like katy perry has taken over my mind...

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

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

My life has been completed....

i just saw new moon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.....!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!(!to the infinity)
it was AWESOME. and you know it must be because i never use capital letters ever.
this is a public service announcement NEW MOON WAS AWESOME.

taylor lautner was shirtless the majority of the movie (girls just could not stop screaming but i guess im a hypocrit if i say that)
robert pattison still had perfectly un-perfect hair
the action was amazing the way the got the boys to morph into werewolfs
and of course, its a great story

so i've been thinking about how my hair is now at a standstill. yours dosent have to be so here are some winter hair styles big this year

the high bun

the plaits

the pompadour

waves

street cred
_watch robert pattison trailer for his new movie remeber me
_i've become a fan of alexa chung cause its on (pun inteded) everyday at 3:30 on mtv
_yesterday was the premier of me and orson wells, peep zac efron

daily fashion tip_acid wash jeans. now now puppet calm down. yes they are back. nd i've realized their not so awful, as long as yu do not wear an acid wash shirt and acid wash shoes and acid wash hoodie and baseball cap with them. dont do the eighties thing either, that means no neon or birght rich colored hoodies and sweater. keep it simple. doll it up with a button down or a sequin tank.

xoxo_stella

It's snowing...

daily fashion tip_head and shoulders (knees and toes, knees and toes.) dandruf is just not cool. it never will be. neither is a unconditionally itchy scalp. so lather rinse repeat until the dead skin is gone! but dont scratch your scalp, especially not if you use alot of hair products, it will make your skin super sensitive. shampoo away.

xoxo_stella

The Adams Family

its dark out side. its also rather dreary. i do believe the sun started setting here around 3 o'clock ish but oh well. i wore the lady gaga black lip thing to school today. im not sure my teacher felt very comfortable today. its like the creepy doll clara bow lip. i think i might do purple tmrw.

(these are lady gagas lips not mine)

this is clara bow

(lips on the runway this year)

daily fashion tip_wool sweater. im currently engoying the warmth of the one i bought from h&m a year ago right now. its very cozy, has a black bow in the collar and everything, very snazzy. peep one.

xoxo_stella

Little Miss Sunshine

skin is sensitive in all climates but cold is definetly its arch enemy. no one loves chapped lips, dry skin, or frozen noses, unless of course you are the cold. here are some tips i've found in my fifteen years that are guarenteed to brighten your complection to a healthy glow.

1_dermatologist. lets be honest, there is no one who could give you better advice on what to do with your skin then someone who's certified.
2_water. yes, you've heard the eight glass thing so many times but getting 64 ounces of water everyday really does make you feel better. an easy way to sneek in those glasses is to drink two cups of water during every meal.
3_sugar. slow down on your intake of your favorite cupcakes cookies and candies. try to eat something sweet one day then a fruit or vegtable the next.
4_sleep. eight hours is not for everyone, but a regular sleep schedule will do miracles for everything in your life.
5_cucumbers. not they are not a myth the lady at the spa put them on your eye for a reason. cucumbers can hydrate and sooth your delicate eyes.
6_scrub.exfoliation is keeeey! your body produces skin pretty fast and if it builds up it will clog your pores. eww. gentle scrubs are great foe everyday but be cautios with heavy dutty scrubs they can dry your skin
7_moisture. affter skins been scrubed its better able to pick up moisture. you should put it on every morning and evening. look for brightness-boosting ingredients like hydroquinone, kojic acid, azelaic acid, mulberry extract, and grape-seed extract.
8_sunblock. no matter where you live those uv rays can find you. use a sunscreen on your skin to protect it. there is a difference between being, tan and being an orange sunburnt mess,
9_green tea. it's main ingredient is polyphenol (egcg) and its 100 times more effective at neutralizing fre radicals than vitamin c.
10_veggies. mother knew best. the antioxidants and vitamins in blueberries and broccoli fend off free-radical damage (ahem, aging brown spots and fine lines), while the beta-carotene in carrots and lycopene in tomatoes reduce the likelihood of UV damage.
11_peel. try a solution with low levels of glycolic acid and/or natural fruit enzymes like pumpkin, papaya, and pineapple to dissolve dead skin cells gently. do it as often as once a week,or as little as once a month,to give your face a quick pick-me-up.
12_steam. if you cant do the spa thing, your shower will do just fine. it gets the oxygen in your blood flowing,  helps your body in sweating out toxins, and helps clear pores of grime and debris. bonus; a steam session also leaves you with rosy pink cheeks.
13_color. the right hair color can make your skin look fantastic, its not to bad for your hair either. opt for warm tones, asshy tones can make you look sever and and took dark leaves you emo. and for the love of bob, blonde is not for everyone.
14_vitamin. it will do wonders for your health and skin. you dont gotta get fancy a drugstore brand will do.

ancient family secrets:

15_oxygen. yes to exercise and no to smoking. high levels of oxygen in blood keep your capillaries strong and increase blood flow. it will also make it easier for you to fit into skinny jeans.
16_lemon juice. if you went overboard with the tinting never fear. a little lemon juice can correct self-tanner mishaps just gentley rub a fresh slice of lemon over over bronzed areas and it will ighten the sumdges. then rinse it off.
17_acid. not not drugs you fool. fatty acids like omega-3 will protect you against sun burn and inflammation. it also helps skin seal in moisture. try salmon, walnuts, and flax.
18_multitasking. im talking bout your foundation. look for a formula that contains vitamin c, which helps even skin tone and minimize blotchiness. if luminosity is what you’re after, a liquid is always your best bet, the moisture in it helps increase light reflection.
19_highlight. illuminate your skin with an oil-free liquid iridescent highlighter. mix it with your foundation, face lotion, or body lotion or use it alone, it’s an easy way to highlight brow bones, contour cheeks, and give you a head-to-toe glow.
20_ cotton and milk. to reduce under eye circles, soak cotton pads in cold whole milk and put them on your eyes for a few minutes. the temperature helps to constrict blood vessels and the lactic acid in milk hydrates and plums your skin so the blueness is less noticable.
21_ice cubes. rub an ice cube all over your face everymorning and your good to go.

daily fashion tip_ toothpaste. say no more just brush and spit.

xoxo_stella

Lil Bunny Foo Foo

22 post and counting!!! go me! (insert victory song here.)
well I'm feeling quite culture warrior like today. it seems that even in my small less fashionable learning enviroment, people actually have taste. *tear. im so proud. so todays topic focuses on this and this as in hair. oh yes, one of the most versatile accesories you shall ever have. even if its short, it is still a ginormous part of your daily outfit.

hairbands have made quite a comeback since gossip girl catapulted it as the "it" essential for all queen bees. think of it as an informal crown of anarchy. this year, headbands are more animalistic. i mean everything from bows to bunny ears have popped up on the streets. i've seen rose headbands made from zippers and scarf headbands turned into floppy hair holders. their everywhere; the ears have it. so heres a breif history of this seasons bow, bunny, and mouse ears
_hugh hefner made bunny ears infamous with his rabbit ear playmates
_who could forget bridget jones?
_dont even get me started on paris hilton just google it and decide for yourself
_marc jacobs made a splash, sorry, hop, with his bunny ears in the louis vuitton ready-to-wear 2009 fall collection
_madonna wore them to the met costume institute gala
_as for younger starlets, lilly allen, lady gaga, and the olsen twins have all been spotted dotting their own ears

daily fashion tip_healthy hair is a must! talk to your dermatologist and your hair dresser about the health of your hair. try aveda for natural inexpensive products that actually work. shake that mane.

xoxo_stella