82nd Academy Awards: my votes for best dressed

What a night last night was! I've got to say, I either loved or hated every look on the red carpet. I don't think there was any middle ground for me. The hottest trend of the night would have to be the look of metallic hues, and gold colored gowns. The red carpet was also filled with hues of bright colors from orange, to fuchsia, and blues, as well as creamy peaches and pinks. The favorite silhouettes of the night included gowns featuring tiers of ruffles, floor-length gowns as well strapless styles.
Here are some of my favorite gowns (in no particular order)












Anna Kendrick in Elie Saab
















Cameron Diez in Oscar de la Renta
















Carey Mulligan in Prada
















Elizabeth Banks in Versace













Demi Moore in Altier Versace















Rachel McAdams in Elie Saab
















Sarah Jessica Parker in Chanel Couture















Miley Cyrus in Jenny Packham















Sandra Bullock in Marchesa

hello spring, hello rompers.

this is a look I adore.
rompers are BIG for spring!
floral, solid, and cute geometric prints scream sunshine!
shoes? I would recommend wedges or gladiator sandals with this look :)














































via midnight flight, urban outfitters, and american apparel

Jean Paul Gaultier to Do Target Collection

Jean Paul Gaultier is doing a Target collection that will hit more than 250 Target stores across the country and Target.com on March 7, and be available through April 11. Gaultier is the third established designer to do a collection for the mass retailer (after Alexander McQueen and Anna Sui) under the Designer Collaboration series. Target makes the designers in this series choose a muse for their collections. McQueen chose Leila Moss, Sui chose the girls of Gossip Girl, and Gaultier?"Jean Paul Gaultier for Target pays tribute to the American woman, celebrating the forces of style both past and present in American pop culture," the retailer said.

pixie market

good morning!
I was browsing pixie market this morning and found quite a few things I loved.
here's a couple outfits I wish I had in my closet today...
happy tuesday!








white trumpet tulle cage dress with black opaque tights
















mary meyer triangle tank with oversized cardigan

would you?

I can't seem to decide.
would you wear this necklace?

its all about the basics

There's nothing I love more than layers of basic tanks and tees (i'm especially loving v necks right now)
you can mix colors and patterns together and create beautiful looks
try them with ripped jeans, leggings, or a cute high waisted skirt
and mix it up with a scarf, or some funky jewelry
try it yourself!





80's purple
















free people














american apparel

boots!

I adore fall because of all the boots you can wear!
ankle boots
slouchy boots
tall boots
flat boots...
makes my heart skip a beat!

















madewell














urban outfitters










bhs













delias

Gabriella Cortese

Spotlight On::

Gabriella Cortese

Born in Italy, Gabriella Cortese learned embroidery and dressmaking from her grandmother before moving to Paris to study art at age 18. Her line, Antik Batik was inspired by travels and experiences: At a job at the Crazy Horse in Paris, Balinese artisans taught her the craft of Batik, a traditional African technology for dyeing cloth. Her travels in India exposed her to other exquisite hand-dyeing and embroidery techniques. With Cortese at the helm, Antik Batik is more than a fashion label, it's a lifestyle.

i'm loving

this clutch by Paul Smith

trend watch

SO sorry for not posting anything in forever..
but now i'm back and ready to roll with my style reports...
::TREND WATCH::
.blazers .
sharp tailored blazers.
the trim blazer has become a staple during this season.
whats not to love?






forever 21




















ralph lauren













lacoste

1228: Inspired San Fran Design

1228 is the work of San Francisco-based designer Nico Lopez, who started out making stage clothes for her musical friends. Her Spring/Summer collection was inspired by Nico’s love for vintage clothes as well as”Lolita, Taxi Driver, Art Deco, ballet basics, and beyond.”

In this collection, she uses vintage fabric and remnants as well as organic cotton, hemp and silk.
Also, check out their jewelry and hairpieces, which sell in SF boutiques.