Pop Goes the Color

This was an awkward pose day for me. I wasn't "in the mood", therefore I gawked and felt like what I imagine models feel on their first big shoot. I hope they at least start out as gangly as I was. They better not be perfect from day one. Sheesh.

As I sit an type this from a school computer I am amused at all the college "fashion" I see. Some of the trends are stylish and I like them, but most, I abhor. We all have frantic, I-woke-up-minutes-before-class-started or late nights, but I don't count laziness as a fashion statement. I am tired of three times your size Greek tees, Uggs, hobo hair (as I fondly call it), and gym shorts (sadly that is the abbreviated list). Even winter can't keep ladies from wearing gym shorts-that's not why leggings were created, silly! 

Am I snobby? Probably. Ok, yes. But I think of it as being Parisian at heart. Dress your best (almost) every day. It's what makes life interesting!

Until next time,

Molls

Jacket: Jones New York

Dress: Target

Leggings: Express

Shoes: TJ Maxx

Belt: TJ Maxx

 

2012 Color of the Year

Pantone announced the 2012 Color of the year....drum roll...Tangerine Tango!  Orange has received a bad rap over the years, but once you see the unlimited options this shade provides, you might rethink the preconceived notions.  Feast your eyes on this sumptuous and sultry color and allow me to change your mind:

Image via Wedding Wire

  

Diane Von Furstenberg S/S 2012

  

The Blonde and the Brunette

even fur!

Here is my version, purchased from Target last summer. 

via Glamour (Charlotte Ronson, Tommy Hilfiger, Peter Som, Derek Lam)

The grand thing about this color is that it transitions well from summer to autumn. My tangerine-esque summer dress (pictured above) was great for summer, and now it layers very well for fall and winter. I'll show pictures soon!

What do YOU think of the chosen color?


Molls

Which Ever Way The Wind Blows

  

I'm very much enjoying my winter fair skin. I sort of want it to get whiter. Though in these pictures it comes across lighter than it actually is. At work I hear the constant complaint, "I'm so white, I need to tan!!" and of course I roll my eyes. Fair skin rocks ladies. Be proud!

This was a normal day for me but I especially liked my makeup so I wanted to share. I'm wearing Lorac eyeshadow, Sephora water proof kohl liner in Flashy Green (on bottom lashes), and Maybelline lipstick in Eternal. I'm in my colored eyeliner mood of late so there will be more posts accordingly! 

I may look serious, but I was having a splendid day :)

Weekend Escapades

I had a lovely weekend visiting my friend Jana and went to a seminar at my old design school by Jamileh Kamran. It was splendid to see Ms. Kamran and Ms. Edna again and to meet other students.

I had the honor of speaking to the group about what I have done since attending the school. (coughLondoncough :) There was a show at the end and I walked with the piece I made from my Creative Drape class in London. Gahhhh it was fun!

Jana and I dressed up on Sunday for brunch and French studying. We firmly believe that dressing up cheers up a drizzly study day. 

It was a swell break from finals and now the seriousness begins. So cheers for fun times!!

Mollie

70's Chill

On one of the last days of warm weather I decided to don a look to which I am not normally drawn. Maxi skirts and the 70s do not play a large part in my aesthetic, but I like to dress outside of my comfort zone once in while in order to grow. I made it more "me" by wearing a large scarf to tie the colors together. Swell fact: the skirt is true vintage, my friend's mother made it in college, which I think rocks.

Tee: J Crew/ Skirt: vintage/ Watch: Michael Kors/ Rings: claddagh ring, London market, vintage flower ring/ Bracelets: random

Casual Stripes

Here is my VERY FIRST official outfit of the day post. Thanks to Ashley for volunteering to be my official photographer!

       Dress: Banana Republic. Hat: H&M. Belt: purse strap. Tights: H&M.                   Shoes: Keds. Rings: London Piccadilly Market, Target. Bracelets: random. Watch: Michael Kors  Lips: Loreal Caramel Latte and Maybelline Eternal

Cityscapes Photo Shoot

I don't know if you know this, but I'm about to be a celebrity. Today I had my picture taken for my university's website and last week I was in a photo shoot for Cityscapes. I'm big time.

Ok I was in a couple shots that might go up on the UA website, but I WAS in a photo shoot for work because we're in an ad in Citiscapes Magazine. I'm a bridal consultant at one of the BEST places to work, She Said Yes with some of the SWELLEST people on earth. We were voted by Citiscapes readers as the best bridal shop in Arkansas (!!!!!!!) and we're putting an ad in the magazine to say thank you :).

Brandi (the owner) gave us a treat by having a makeup artist and hairstylist (they were awesome!) come dandy us up for the shoot, then took us out to dinner. It was one of the best nights of my life :)
Here's a behind the scenes look:

Starting the hair.

Jodie working his magic

Myka is always camera ready with her gorgeous smile

Brandi and Myka 

Curls are happenin'

Glennis couldn't stop giggling, that silly woman. Love her.

Brand before her makeup, um how does she
look so great?

Look up

A little lip gloss love.

Almost ready!

We were SOOO excited about all the fun!! We felt
like queens

Posers.

Keep your balance Brandi!

All in all, it was a splendiferous party. I love my She Said Yes family. Can't wait to post the Cityscapes ad! We're famous!!

Molls