Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday I look forward to receiving my What's New at net-a-porter email! There are always so many beautiful clothes to drool over. Last week it helped me discover an awesome new designer, Michael van der Ham! I fell in love with every single piece they had by him so I did some research on him. Michael is from The Netherlands and he counts Alexander McQueen as one of his previous employers...pretty impressive! London Fashion Week did a quick Q&A session with him and some of his answers are as follows:
Design signatures: “I like to mismatch different references in each item of clothing. My autumn/winter 2009 collection is a juxtaposition of elements from different decades in fashion. I made each dress like a 3D collage of clashing colours, textures, weights of fabric and cut.”Here are some amazing pieces from net-a-porter, someone want to buy them for me?! The print mixing and draping is perfection and the pieces are simply gorgeous.
How would you describe the Michael van der Ham woman? “Someone who's not afraid to wear something a little more bold.”
Trademark piece: “Knitwear with chiffon tops and multi-fabricated dresses.”
Three autumn/winter 2012 inspirations: “It’s hard to answer without giving too much away: very rare and special fabrications, custom-made textiles and intricate cuts.
What does 2012 hold for your brand? “Hopefully more growth like in 2011.”
What is up with this week? Not to brag but I think I look extra good...and the funny thing is I did nothing different this week. Oh well, I won't question it, I just hope it continues. Besides my hair and makeup cooperating, this was a pretty standard week: work, blogging, posting Potter news and watching tons of TV (Sailor Moon, Gilmore Girls, Sex & the City, The Big Bang Theory etc.). As you can see I live a VERY exciting life...not!
Funny story about my Jason Wu dress from Monday: I was returning it along with the kitty tee and pink striped dress (because I've spent too much money lately) and i had noticed previously that they charged me twice for the tee so I was going to mention that, but then something awesome happened. The woman told me the dress wasn't on my receipt...meaning they accidentally charged me the tee price ($19.95) for it, so I decided to keep it...SCORE!
This weekend is a 3 day weekend, YAY! I have no plans for Monday, but I don't mind. I like lazy days, they are rather enjoyable. Sunday I'll probably go to my grandma's and Saturday I am going to make these biscuits (based on Ruby Tuesday's biscuits), but without the cheese because cheese is gross. Do you have Monday off?
In other news, I joined a new site, HelloCotton, there is a link in the sidebar under "Quick Follow Links" where you can follow my profile. According to their site, Hellocotton is also a place for blog readers to meet up, follow their favorite bloggers and get inspired. Last but not least, Hellocotton is a platform where both established bloggers and newcomers can make the headlines! (I may not keep it, but we'll see how it goes)
AND, finally, Shop It To Me will be sending special edition Salemails today, for President's Day sales, so keep an eye on your inbox or log on to Shop It To Me Search to get in on the action. We're talkin' sweet savings and discount codes from 150+ retailers, filtered to your brands and sizes. If you aren't already a member make sure to sign up for Shop It To Me to get access to awesome sales and have style delivered right to your inbox!
Funny story about my Jason Wu dress from Monday: I was returning it along with the kitty tee and pink striped dress (because I've spent too much money lately) and i had noticed previously that they charged me twice for the tee so I was going to mention that, but then something awesome happened. The woman told me the dress wasn't on my receipt...meaning they accidentally charged me the tee price ($19.95) for it, so I decided to keep it...SCORE!
This weekend is a 3 day weekend, YAY! I have no plans for Monday, but I don't mind. I like lazy days, they are rather enjoyable. Sunday I'll probably go to my grandma's and Saturday I am going to make these biscuits (based on Ruby Tuesday's biscuits), but without the cheese because cheese is gross. Do you have Monday off?
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In other news, I joined a new site, HelloCotton, there is a link in the sidebar under "Quick Follow Links" where you can follow my profile. According to their site, Hellocotton is also a place for blog readers to meet up, follow their favorite bloggers and get inspired. Last but not least, Hellocotton is a platform where both established bloggers and newcomers can make the headlines! (I may not keep it, but we'll see how it goes)
AND, finally, Shop It To Me will be sending special edition Salemails today, for President's Day sales, so keep an eye on your inbox or log on to Shop It To Me Search to get in on the action. We're talkin' sweet savings and discount codes from 150+ retailers, filtered to your brands and sizes. If you aren't already a member make sure to sign up for Shop It To Me to get access to awesome sales and have style delivered right to your inbox!
I have been on a MAJOR Sailor Moon kick lately and have been watching my DVDs. I used to watch this show every day before school when I was younger and it brings me back to those times when I was young and carefree. Quickly, for those of you that have never heard of the show, it is "the magical action-adventures of a teenage girl who learns of her destiny as the legendary warrior Sailor Moon and must band together with the other Sailor Soldiers to defend the Earth and Galaxy." Here is the show's intro:
One thing that is different between now and then is that now I pay a lot more attention to the clothes they wear. And let me tell you, these girls may be cartoons, but they have some serious style! I would be happy to wear almost all of their clothes, we can definitely take inspiration from the show. Their skirts may be a bit short for real humans though, so we would need to lower the hemlines a teensy bit. Here are some of the outfits featured in the show (some more wild than others) There are a ton more I would post (including non-sailor scouts) but I figured I would spare you a total photo spam.
Image sources: 1, 2, 3
And one final shot, she is a bad guy so I didn't want to put her with the Sailor Scouts ;)
I seem to be on a black and white kick this week so here are two Fall 2012 collections that I am enjoying that are predominately black and white! First up is one of my favorites every season, Theyskens' Theory by Olivier Theyskens! His collections are always comfortable, cool and edgy, just what I like!
Next is the always lovely Diane von Furstenberg, another amazing collection that also included a lot of burgundy pieces, which is another of my go to colors! Diane has a way of putting together outfits that look so effortless, it is quite a talent. The first four looks are my favorite, the prints and textures are combined so well.
What have been some of your favorite Fall 2012 collections so far?! I am going to TRY not to post too many, but I will have to post my favorite designers, so expect some Burberry and Marc Jacobs at least!
Happy Valentine's Day everyone!!! I hope you all have romantic plans tonight. My plans are sooo wonderful, I will be sitting at home watching TV. YAY! ;)
Speaking of Valentine's Day, the Maximal Art Giveaway ended yesterday and it is time to announce the winner! The winner of this lovely heart charm bracelet is...
Comment #25, Shea of Rocker Chic! I will be emailing you shortly!
Speaking of Valentine's Day, the Maximal Art Giveaway ended yesterday and it is time to announce the winner! The winner of this lovely heart charm bracelet is...
Comment #25, Shea of Rocker Chic! I will be emailing you shortly!
The moment I chose these awesome ripped effect/paint splatter jeans from my new sponsor OASAP I knew exactly what I wanted to wear with them! I went for the whole edgy rocker chick look, I am basically Karlified! Karl Lagerfeld shirt, gloves and a Chanel bag to top it all off! I really love the full black look but I never had all the pieces to be able to do it, and now I do! I even went with really dark lipstick, ha ha. And I put on too much blush, but who cares, it was crazy day! [photo overload, sorry, haha] My lovely roommate helped me out with the detail photos before we went to have out girls day.
We went to one of my favorite restaurants, The Chowder Pot and then to the mall! I was a bad girl and bought Chanel April nail polish and Beauté Initiale Energizing Multi-Protection Fluid with SPF 15 (I got a sample of it and became addicted). And I finally got a good one piece bathing suit, TWO actually. I had ordered this Miu Miu one but it was too open on the sides for my liking. I got this brown and navy striped DKNY one-piece and this Michael Michael Kors leopard print one-piece!
P.S. Don't forget to enter the Maximal Art giveaway to win a heart charm bracelet!
Jeans c/o OASAP, Tee: Karl c/o net-a-porter, Blazer: Ralph Lauren gift, Fingerless Gloves: Karl c/o net-a-porter, Booties: R2 (DSW) $35, Bracelet: Diamer Jewelry c/o The Missing Piece, Sunglasses: Marc by Marc Jacobs (Shopbop) gift card, Bag: Chanel
We went to one of my favorite restaurants, The Chowder Pot and then to the mall! I was a bad girl and bought Chanel April nail polish and Beauté Initiale Energizing Multi-Protection Fluid with SPF 15 (I got a sample of it and became addicted). And I finally got a good one piece bathing suit, TWO actually. I had ordered this Miu Miu one but it was too open on the sides for my liking. I got this brown and navy striped DKNY one-piece and this Michael Michael Kors leopard print one-piece!
P.S. Don't forget to enter the Maximal Art giveaway to win a heart charm bracelet!
Jeans c/o OASAP, Tee: Karl c/o net-a-porter, Blazer: Ralph Lauren gift, Fingerless Gloves: Karl c/o net-a-porter, Booties: R2 (DSW) $35, Bracelet: Diamer Jewelry c/o The Missing Piece, Sunglasses: Marc by Marc Jacobs (Shopbop) gift card, Bag: Chanel
