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8.01.2011

i major in style.

today being the first day of august, the thought of school being so soon has entered my mind. while some initial thoughts were of dread and disgust, one particular notion stuck. back to school shopping. and a subcategory to that includes backpacks.
backpacks are a staple to a schoolgirl's wardrobe, as it is an essential to day-to-day school life to carry books. but a challenge to many is finding a practical bag that would get an A in aesthetics and functionality. so here are my picks for chic backpacks at every price range.  

(prices in order from lowest to highest)

Forever 21 $25.80
YES Style $30
Urban Outfitters $39
Urban Outfitters $49
Urban Outfitters $59
eBags 'Bellino Luciano Backpack' $63.99

eBags 'Clava Drawstring Backpack' $129.20
Nordstrom, Marc Jacobs $188
eBags 'Lucky Brand Topanga Canyon Fringe Backpack' $199
Free People $458
Free People $564

7.29.2011

sketch

sketch |skeCH| noun 1 a rough or unfinished drawing or painting, often made to assist in making a more finished picture

the following sketches are two seperate collections i created during my stay in new york city with the help of many classes taught by one of FIT's best.

the first of both, goes by the title, Potent Grace. my inspiration for this collection was mainly driven by menswear with heavy yves saint laurent influence. the collection flows from fully structured outfits to very feminine pieces. in the midst of it all lands mixed pieces, like tux inspired dresses, or a sultry pant suit paired with a feminine touch of lace suspenders. a woman who can wear these pieces is powerful, potent. but she still maintains her feminine beauty.


the second collection is titled, Destined Prime. with the palette being limited to solely primary colours, this collection is fun, but maintains a couture edge with a futuristic aesthetic. 


7.28.2011

summer grunge

grunge |grənj|
noun
1 grime; dirt.
2 (also grunge rock )a style of rock music characterized by a raucous guitar sound and lazy vocal delivery.
• the fashion associated with this music, including loose, layered clothing and ripped jeans.

Photography by Rachel Geffner and Tamara Fox
MakeUp by Tamara Fox
Styling by Rachel Geffner and Tamara Fox
Visit Rachel Geffner's Blog at stylesalvation.blogspot.com




the theme of this photoshoot was summer grunge. dark colours but mixed with fun patterns and lively accents making the outfits come alive. details on clothing used to come.

7.18.2011

4.21.2011

coachella twenty eleven: best dressed

as many of you know, this past weekend was graced with the presence of coachella. for those of you who dont know, its a three-day music festival with artists ranging from extremely popular like kanye west, to those whom youve never heard of, to give you an idea of how popular it is, three-day passes, which are hundreds of dollars, sold out in an hour.
not only is coachella a music epicenter for the three-day weekend, but a fashion one as well. its a no fear zone for dressing in things you normally wouldnt and wearing things that are out of your comfort zone.
here are my picks for best dressed at coachella 2011:

4.05.2011

Gallery Opening

Last night I attended a gallery opening for a new jewelry line. this was what i wore:
(**note: sorry for the crappy quality, i dont have my dslr with me, i am out of town**)

Outfit



dress: H&M (the ruffle looking texture is actually small mod-like flowers made of chiffon)
blazer: H&M (the elbow pads add an unexpected touch to the outfit)
shoes: Via Spiga
necklace: [i made it]

makeup and hair:


hair
so i apologize that you cant quite see my hair, but:
1. straighten hair (if you have straight hair, awesome you can skip this step)
2. on the right side, section the hair above the ear
3. french braid that section of hair 
4. when your done braiding, hold it back with a clip to prevent it from falling meanwhile
5. on the life side, grab a small amount of hair from the front and braid it normally
6. un-clip the hair on the right and tie both sections into a ponytail 
7. [optional] get a big ribbon or a clip and tie it on to the ponytail for an added touch
makeup:
eyeshadow
lid: gradient of push-up by too faced, darkest next the the lashline and lighter as it progresses toward the crease 
inner corner highlight: honey pot by too faced
crease and bottom lashline: auburn by trish mcevoy
browbone highlight: shroom by mac
[winged] eyeliner: bobbi brown gel liner in caviar ink (brush used: square, flat, eyeliner brush with synthetic bristles)
cheeks:
blush: NARS orgasm
bronzer/ contouring: NARS laguna
lip:
Revlon's 'really red ' from their 'Stay Matte' collection (**exact dupe of MAC's russian red) 

shroom
auburn


honey pot 
push up


laguna
orgasm


really red