2011

Happy New Year!! Who else thought this year flew by? For me, 2010 was full of laughter, obstacles, dramatic situations, shed tears for the unworthy, crazy fun people, psychotic people, lots of partying, fun and cringe worthy dates, epic makeout sessions and a bitchfight(s). What is the one thing I learned out of the last 12 months?

DONT WASTE TIME. LIFE IS TOO SHORT
-Don't waste your time with people in your life who do not return the same love you have for them.
-Don't waste your time sitting on your ass doing nothing, because at the end of the day, all you will do is complain. Pathetic.

What are your new years resolutions? I think I'll share a few. = )


1. Start AND maintain a healthier lifestyle, do yoga more often instead of once a month.

2. Focus on Balance! School + Work + Social life = Happiness (all this in nyc of course! )

3. Be a little more selective when it comes to dating, instead of just being curious or being too nice or even double-booking. I've had my fair share of Carrie Bradshaw moments last year!

4. Sketch and design and sew a WHOLE lot more during my free time. Practice really does make perfect and nothing in life every comes easy especially when your working towards a long term career goal. How gorgeous is this Hermes sketch by this awesome FIT graduate below? Jennifer Lilya, <3!!

http://www.jenniferlilya.com/index.php

5. Drink more champagne, but never alone! Before my best friend Mal moved out to her sleek pad in BK (right over the water!) we drank Korbel two nights in a row which is a bit much for us, but we did it just because we felt like it was worth celebrating!

Pomp & Circumstance

Yours truly, is now an online fashion blogger for the amazing NY based lifestyle magazine Pomp & Circumstance. Ive had this wonderful opportunity presented to me by my childhood friend Kastoory. I can't thank you enough for opening up a new door for me to expand in the blogging world, which I'm coming to love! Id say the month of December has a rather positive outlook after going through some tough times! 2010 looks to end with a bang! My first post is up today on the website, and so far so good, but fear not.... I plan on continuing La Vie en Rose and updating it on a regular basis. This is where it started! I still have yet to post anything on the Culinary subject! (which will be Coming Soon!)  ; )

Here is the link for Pomponline.com , my post is titled Fashion Debut : Diamond in the Rough
..and here is their Facebook page, "Like" it! Facebook/Pomp&CircumstanceMagazine


Hope you all like it, please do share your thoughts and leave a comment on my post on the Pomp site.

Barbie

Thank you, RUTH HANDLER for introducing Barbie to us in March of 1959. We have worshiped her every outfit, hairstyle, cars (maybe even Ken) and eternal style as our Barbie Dolls. Sadly, I do not own any Barbie dolls anymore but am gladly toting a rather fabulous Patricia Field for Barbie clutch that my baby sister gifted to me on my birthday last year and proudly still use it! I would however like to start a collection, starting with the vintage to over the top designer dolls below...what I love most about each designer outfit with the hair and makeup on each doll...is that she is immortalized. I always did have a flair for the dramatic! 

Tribute Barbie Doll $150 

Holiday 2010 Barbie $39.95

Bob Mackie Golden Legacy Barbie Doll $120

Bob Mackie Circus Barbie Doll $175

Cleopatra Barbie Doll $100
J'ADORE!!

My darling clutch! Its a great conversation starter hehe

More Barbie to come!!

Twirl

Do you ever come across a fashion campaign while flipping through a magazine that is so pretty, so dreamy and so fantastic that you end up staring at it and just smile? Kate Spade's fall campaign for her new fragrance Twirl did just that to me. The first photo was a fabulous party scene, with confetti rain and the cutest couple smiling. The model is wearing a gold sequin dress and her date has to be the cutest guy in frames Ive ever seen. I'd like for my new year's eve party to look exactly like that haha! Sequin dress, hot date, confetti rain and all! 

House of Harlow

Nicole Richie, I've forgotten all about your scandalous past, running around with Paris Hilton in that guilty pleasure of a reality show (that was actually popular)......to flashing cameras for fun. That is since you've grown up, had 2 gorgeous kids and came out with your own line of amazing jewelry/accessories. I absolutely love everything from House of Harlow and love that some of the pieces does not cost an arm or leg, but very well reasonably priced. Heres a glimpse of some of her designs for those of you who haven't seen the the gorgeous designs yet.

House of Harlow by Precilla Ullah featuring gold sunglasses

Shop for House of Harlow 1960 - Designer Fashions - PinkMascara.com
$65 - pinkmascara.com
House of Harlow 1960 »

House of Harlow 1960 Women's Pearl Pump
$124 - endless.com
Peeptoe shoes »

House of Harlow 1960 14KT Gold Tribal Cuff in Turquoise
$220 - shopthetrendboutique.com
Tribal jewelry »

House of Harlow 1960 14KT Gold Three Stack Bangle in Black
$138 - shopthetrendboutique.com
Black jewelry »

House of Harlow 1960 14KT Gold Triangle Drop Earrings in Turquoise
$100 - shopthetrendboutique.com
Turquoise jewelry »

House Of Harlow 1960 Crystal and Leather Bangle
$100 - bloomingdales.com
Leather jewelry »

House of Harlow 1960 14KT Gold Tribal Ring in Coral
$95 - shopthetrendboutique.com
Coral jewelry »

House of Harlow 1960 14ct Gold Large Key Cocktail Ring
$84 - asos.com
Cocktail ring jewelry »

House of Harlow 1960 14KT Gold Starburst Cocktail Ring with Abalone
$76 - shopthetrendboutique.com
Cocktail ring jewelry »

House Of Harlow - 1960 Sunglasses, Black
$125 - shopsheboutique.com
Gold sunglasses »

Drew Barrymore

If you haven't picked up the latest issue of Harper's Bazaar, you are missing out on how unbelievable one certain actress looks in an I-can-only-afford-them-in-my-dream  fashion spread. Drew is a great actress but for some reason, no one of my favorites, however I can watch her in Ever After over and over again. Don't get me wrong, but I figured her as a bit under-rated and I was never really awed by her when it came to anything media-related to her...and now? This photo shoot proved me wrong, and I'm a goner. She looks like a dream in...

....in Dior Haute Couture

..and Valentino Haute Couture

...in Armani Privé

...in Gaultier Paris

...and of course, Chanel Haute Couture

..also in Atelier Versace..

...BAM! My favorite of all the dresses without a doubt. She left me breathless in this Givenchy Haute Couture by Riccardo Tisci.

Which Dress do you like her in most?
Want more details? Heres the link.

Runway Love : Elie Saab Fall 2010 Couture

Bless you Elie Saab for presenting such a wonderful couture collection and letting women sit back and fall into daydreams. As each and every one of us dream of ourselves in one of your masterpieces, wining and dining at the Opera, or walking down the red carpet, this fall collection brings out the rich socialite daydreams, confidence and couture in each sequined, beaded and draped gown. On a side note, I'm not used to seeing gowns that are conservative where the shoulders and full length sleeves are present without looking frumpy, but conservative has become sexy this fall 2010...here are some of my favorites, enjoy!

How gorgeous is this bridal stunner?! The beading, veil and embroidery is ethereal 

Tommy Hilfiger

An American legend has finally made his way back onto the fashion scene! I have to confess though, I thought he had given up for good = (....anyway, as a pre-teen (and gong through a serious tomboy phase), I used to be obsessed with this brand! I used to own a couple of sports wear items and baggy T-shirts with his logo on it. Now years later, its so refreshing to see a comeback from Mr. Hilfiger and hope he sticks around. Love his "Ultimate Tailgaters" campaign that I saw in the new issue of Glamour, and put up a few of my favorites from his ready to wear Fall/Winter 2010 "Preppy with a Pop" runway collection. 

Both outfits are fantastic but the belted black long vest-looking dress won me over! 

LOVE these knee high darlings!

I absolutely adore the peacock color and structure of the skirt with the camel sweater. 

<3 

Perfect balance here, toned down grey pants with a bright "happy" orange button down!

Don't you love how the skinny orange belt brought out the rest of the prints and texture?

Love the simplicity and elegance of this...but i almost get a Chanel feel from it... 

Oh Tommy, more please!