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!

Elie Saab Spring 2011

Its official, Elie Saab is now one of my favorite designers. He IS fashion. The entire collection is wonderful but how can I post every single design? Sharing about 24 is enough, haha! To me, this was a more modern, sexier and much more wearable version of the 70's, Studio 54 fashion. I lust after every dress that is worn with a jacket! Something that will be incorporated into my wardrobe soon. Which of these design/color is your favorite?

Dolled Up: Christian Dior Spring 2011

40's hair, bold makeup and a killer smile. Sure, some of the eye shades are a bit too bold (not to mention seriously bright) for my taste but I loved every shade of red lipstick used on every model. Now, how does one get silky, coiffed hair as the Dior models backstage? I'd like to know! I love that so much detail goes into the little things for fashion shows, even the hair and makeup and goes perfectly with the collection.

The genius. Oh were not worthy!! <3 

Alberta Ferretti

Flowy chiffons, light floral prints with roped flat sandals and wide brim JLo hats is the epitome of Alberta Ferretti's Spring 2011 runway collection to which she stated "Fantasy is so important". That it is! Calling all girls for a garden tea party with fancy tea sandwiches, gorgeous porcelain tea sets and "Three Wishes" by The Pierces playing in the background! This is definitely one of my favorite collections by her, so refreshing to go light on the fabrics when she's been catering to the luxurious look for the rich and famous for years now. Enjoy! 

Marchesa

Georgina Chapman and Keren Craig's Spring 2011 collection left me breathless, literally! These fabulous designers showcased their brilliance in balancing glamour and innovation. It also has a vintage inspired feel to it, which I always appreciate. Modernism is one thing but space-like, lady gaga styles these days are only worthy of gagging. So over those, with that said, bring on the glitz and feast your eyes on these bejeweled necklines, dramatic silhouettes, light-as-air draped chiffon, bold colors and daydream yourself into one of these dresses and attend the next Metropolitan Opera or a swanky party in the Upper East Side. Btw, Happy October everyone, cant wait for Halloween!

Sighhhh

Which one is your favorite dress from this collection?