falling into fall

Fall is finally here...the time for cozy sweaters, hot lattes, warm smells, snuggles, pumpkins, bonfires, crisp nights and cold air. But before we get ahead of ourselves, sometimes in this transitional time from summer to fall...it can still be rather hot. For many of us (me included) this can be frustrating because we want to break out our boots and scarves and layers and bring on the fall fashion. But how can we when it's too hot? Here is an outfit I wore to welcome autumn fashion while still embracing summer weather.

jean jacket: Gap

skirt: Cotton On

shoes: Converse

bag: Kate Spade

new york fashion week: the three m's of s/s '14

Hearing all this fashion talk on tv and twitter, you may be sitting there wondering, "What exactly is going on at New York Fashion Week (nyfw)?" As I said before, I wanted to keep you all updated on what's happening in fashion week if you don't have time to watch the shows yourself or want a quick summary.  It's hard to keep up with it all as there are literally hundreds of shows/presentations happening in this one week. So...to meet that end I will try to be brief and give you an idea of what I think we will expect of Spring 2014.

fashion month

It's here...the biggest month in the fashion year...four weeks, four cities, and countless runway shows. As today is the kick off New York Fashion Week, you may have no idea what I'm talking about & that's okay too because you're about to find out..

Prabal Gurung, New York

liquid liner (beginner tips)

So..liquid liner is increasingly popular lately (and is one of my personal favorites as well).  The "winged out" look is seen almost everywhere and is a great way to have your everyday eyeliner look very sleek and chic. There are a few ways you can do your liner, whether you like it more or less dramatic or intense.  However, it is not always easy to master the precision of liquid eyeliner, especially the winged out look. Here are a few tips for those of you who want to venture into the world of liquid eyeliner.

tuesday two (video)

Hey everyone! So lately I have really enjoyed making youtube videos and have decided to do something kind of fun...a new series called the tuesday two! It will basically be a two minute video talking about anything from makeup to fashion to hair to crafts.

This week I wanted to talk about moving in to a new place and designing it to make it your own. It's that time of year where everyone is going back to college and that means new dorms and four blank walls (or two walls if you share the room? haha). But either way, being a home away from home..you want to create a space that is homey, cozy, and comfortable for you. Check out my new video for some ideas on how to get started :)

fall/winter 2013 trends

August is here...hard to believe the year has already reached its halfway point! Though it may be disheartening to see summer begin its fade into fall, it is time for a new chapter, a crisp breath of cool air, and some fresh fall fashion. As much as I love summer and its breezy ocean days, beachy hair, and hot sun, I get excited thinking about the next season. I may be a tad more excited because I don't have to go to school this fall, but still..it's exciting nonetheless.

To me, autumn is more of a romantic time of year.. perhaps its the scents and sights of crackling fires, warm ovens, and colorful hues of changing leaves. But I also think the fashion is a bit more romantic in a sense as well. Spring/summer fashion is usually a time to be bold, bright, and blooming where fall/winter is rich and deep in color, classic in design, yet fresh and edgy its own way. I also think fall/winter fashion is a bit more intriguing because of the layering aspect of the colder months. It's a time to welcome the changing of seasons by starting something out of the ordinary, treading new trends, and being romanced by the atmosphere around you.

Here are some of my favorite looks and most notable trends going into f/w 2013:

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my hawaii diary (video)

Here is a little photo/video vlog from my recent trip to Hawaii! Stay tuned for more posts from my entire trip :)

MY HAWAII DIARY