You know when you see someones face over and over again and you can't quite figure out where you've seen them?  We'll meet Clemence Poesy.  She is just lovely.  I'm kind of obsessed with her pouty lips flawless skin and messy coif.  I couldn't quite figure out where i had seen her before, but i realized she was Eva on Gossip Girl. She was also in Harry Potter because, well, lets be honest i hate Harry Potter.

       But i adore her for her style.  It's so easy yet stylish.  I love the knee length black dress with tights, oh yeah, and sandals.  I wear that and i look like i might need a fashion intervention.  Clemence wears it, yet super cute. How bout the bowler hat? Yeah even cuter.  Whether white blonde or golden honey hair, beautiful.  yeah totally have a girl crush.

I want this! In camel. or black. well. any of them



{buy it for me here ------> source.}

Since New York fashion week is over, I've been going through all the photos of the various shows trying to find looks and pieces I want to add to my collection.  Though the clothes and shoes are the big stars and the reason we go to these shows, but we sometimes forget the little pieces that make the whole fashion week package; the make up, nails and hair!! Being as obsessed with beauty products and nail polish as I am, i really enjoyed NY Mag's top 25 beauty looks from fashion week.  From Jeremy Scotts candy hair and make to the glittery eyes at Vena Cava and even the hot pink french manicure from Tibi, the looks all showcased trends that will sure to be taking over in the coming months.  Here are a few of my favorite looks that i surely will be rocking this year! 

       So Lauren Conrad debuted her look book for her new line, Paper Crown.  I love the looks.  So simple and delicate, yet sexy at the same time.  You can easily imagine Lauren or Lo or really any of her friends wearing each one of these looks. She's created such a versatile line, which is a vast improvement from her last high end line, which to be honest, cotton dresses with no embellishments or real fit should not cost $200+!  That's what Target and Old Navy is for.


       I did enjoy her line at Kohl's and i think Paper Crown represents a more grown up look from Miss Conrad. The only thing i wish she would change is the model, she looks a little young and points to a completely different demographic.  I'm interested to see the price point for this collection and which type of stores will carry this line.

       Every year during this time NY Fashion Week takes place and I sit at home in Texas wondering when I will get to attend Fashion Week.  But thanks to the marvels of modern technology, i can spend countless hours perusing the webs for this years shows.  I struck gold with New York Magazine!  I've spent hours looking at various shows and making my own NY FW 2011 photo collections.  Several shows caught my fancy, while some, well didn't do much for me except make me turn away.

       One of my favs in particular is the DVF show.  Between the prints, her spicing up the her signature wrap dress or that Uh-mazing blue sequence dress, everything was just amazing.  In the wise words of Rachel Zoe, DVF's Fall 2011 was buh-nanas! I.Die. I mean, how much do you love Diane?  She is such an innovative soul.  No matter how many years she's been designing, she always growing and reinventing herself, but at the same time remaining true to who she is.  She's amazing.  She's a genius.  And well, she is DVF.  Swoon!

       Happy Single's Awareness Day!! Oh valentines day. We meet again! Last year I really didn't want to see you and again, still not happy to see you this year. Even though I didn't have a "love" to share this crap whole day with, I did decide to treat myself to a love I haven't had in a long time! Greek food!! Since there's no Daphne's or trusty Greek food around me, I opted for making my own. I'd have to say I was amazingly successful! I bought Naan and taziki sauce already made but made a deconstructed kabob. I chopped red bell peppers, mushrooms, onions and chicken breast and marinated them in my own Greek dressing. Which consisted of EVOO, oregano, Rosemary, garlic, red pepper flakes and feta. Mixed them all together, threw it in a pan and baked in the oven at 350 for about 30 mins. It was really good! Next time I want to make my own taziki sauce and have the chicken and veggies marinade for 24 hours. All in all it was a mighty tasty Single's awareness day! Hope everyone; single or taken; had at least one person tell them how loved they are today!

Shannon

       With New York Fall Fashion Week in full swing, I couldn't help but think of what upcoming spring trends we saw way back in September.  Whether it's the nude colors, sky high platforms, or long maxi dresses, I'm excited to finally be able to indulge in some of these items.  For spring i would love some chestnut brown leather shorts, tortoise shell cat eye sunnies and lots of maxi dresses (despite my short stature).   With so many beautiful choices in sight, it's so hard to say no to them all.  Here's a few items that i desperately need to make room for in my closet! 

    
      When i hear ombre, i don't necessarily think stylish and fashion forward, but I'm really digging this two tone hair color sweeping hollywood.  Her in Texas and the surrounding states, normally that's considered white trash (too cheap to get your hair done), but Hollywood has picked up on this trend and made it cool.  I did it a few months ago, i'm not going to lie and I'm kind of wishing i hadn't darkened my hair to one solid color.  Everyone from Rachel Bilson, Jessica Biel, Lauren Conrad and even Julia Roberts have all been seen rocking this trend.  And very well i might add.

When i created my own Ombre hair color, i used a drug store highlighting kit (L'orel i think), mixed the color, and applied it from the middle of my hair, concentrating mostly on the last 3 inches to ensure a proper blend from red to blonde.  If you want to ensure you don't fry your ends, probably best to see a professional.  Just bring a photo to show the concept of what you are looking for.  But a proper stylist will know what to do!

With the impending snow/ice storm #2 on its way, i'm dreaming of flowers, pastels, wedges and sun dresses.  Anything to lift my spirits from the doom and gloom of mother nature.  Enjoy a few items i've repined on Pinterest.

       Snowmageddon 2011, ah how you have reeked havoc on my week! First 2+ inches of Ice on monday, then 4 inches of snow on Friday? But lets not forget 1 week ago we had 70+ degree days! Ah the joys of living in North Texas.  Besides the bipolar weather, we have had quite the week that will cap off with Super Bowl 45 right here in Jerry's World! Aaaaagh i'm so excited for the big game! But not as excited as i was for the last weeks worth of adventures.  Between my thrifty finds at CCA to my bf Tiffany's bachelorette party, it has been a fun filled week, with only more excitement to come!