My current obsession in jewelry is the brand Gorjana. It’s a brand that originated in Malibu, California (very close to my hometown) and embodies what it means to be a California girl. They have adorable pieces that are meant to be layered or worn delicately alone. Above are some of my favorite pieces (but I really LOVE all of it). Find them (and many more great pieces) here.
Right now, more than ever, I am OBSESSED with the black + white trend. This trend is timeless and looks great accented with gold accessories and a soft pink lip! Check out my picks below!
Clockwise: ASOS Playsuit/ Stella & Dot Studs/ Rouge Coco Shine/ Kirna Zabete Blazer/ Black and White Oxfords/ Rag & Bone Booties/ Stripped Skirt/ Gorjana Chevron Bracelet/ Marc by Marc Jacobs Bag.
I am incredibly honored and happy to say I have once again been nominated for the Liebster Award. This time by the amazingly talented (and beautiful) Katherine, of the blog Cocoa & Lace. I have been admiring her blog for the past few months and it makes me so happy to know that she feels the same way! The blogging community is such a supportive group of truly talented people, they really deserve to be recognized!
I hope this is not interpreted as rude, but at the moment I don’t have the full amount of time to create an entire Liebster Award post, so if you could please look at my nominees/answers from my last one that would be great! Here it is.
I wanted to also take this post to apologize for the lack of well… posts lately. I have been extremely busy with school, interning, work and much more so blogging has been put on the back burner.
Thank you again Cocoa & Lace!
XX Aly
When I need help finding outfit inspiration, I look to Pinterest. It’s a great place to easily look at styling ideas from designers, fellow bloggers, celebrities and more. The Pinterest board I post to the most is My Style. This board is a compilation of inspiring looks from all over. Above are some of my favorite Pinterest looks I plan on sporting this fall. I love the long full skirts, tweed jacket (I just ordered one) and the white blazers (I’ll have to get one of these babies). Where do you find your inspiration?
My dream for quite some time has been to travel to Paris and maybe even live there for a period of time. Most of my friends have been there and tell me it is calling my name. They say if I went to Paris I would probably never leave, and if that’s so let it be. I am currently reading a book about the secrets of the glamourous life of Coco Chanel and the world renowned fashion house she created in France nearly 100 years ago. Chanel had some deep and dark secrets that historians are just now exposing which makes the city where she lived even more intriguing. My journalistic instincts cause me to be nosey and my curiosity sometimes knows no boundaries.
If I were to go to Paris I would immediately go to the Louvre (I would probably spend days there). As I have expressed in previous posts, I am a devout art worshiper and French Art is my absolute favorite! When I refer to French Art, I mean artists like Monet, Manet, and Degas (to name a few) who were all part of the Impressionist period of the late 1800s. I know it sounds incredibly nerdy, but I will probably cry on the day I get to go to the Louvre (whenever that day may be).
Some other places/things I must do is go to the original house of Chanel and buy a handbag (duh), go to the eiffel tower at night, visit the gardens of Versailles, eat pastries and learn to speak some French.
I don’t think this trip will be happening anytime in the near future, but one can dream right?
Keep your dreams alive
Xx Aly
Yesterday I ran a quick errand for Damsel in Dior to Heidi Merrick‘s studio in Downtown LA and was reminded of how much I adore her clothing! A few months ago I actually got to meet Heidi at an event in Beverly Hills and she was so sweet and down to earth. Her clothing is simple and to the point but she adds key details that really bring something special to each piece. Above are some of my favorite looks from her Fall 2012 collection. These pieces are all very wearable and versatile with undeniable class. I am excited to see what she brings to collections to come!
Can you tell I LOVE Fall fashion?!
Xx Aly
I’ve been a huge fan of the brand CAbi for several years now. For those who don’t know, CAbi stands for Carol Anderson By Invitation. CAbi is a clothing line solely offered and sold in peoples homes for women by women. Designer Carol Anderson founded the clothing company in 1977 upon the principles that women would receive a personal shopping experience in the comfort of friends homes as well as their own. My CAbi consultant is a personal friend and neighbor and she always is great at showing off the amazing collections. There is always a Fall and Spring Collection annually.
Yesterday I was lucky enough to have time to go and view the Fall 2012 collection and fell in love with many pieces (as usual). I bought a handful of items that I will definitely feature on my blog once it gets a little cooler seeing as they are fall/winter pieces. Mary (my consultant) showed me that CAbi now has a blog that I know highly enjoy reading! It’s called the CAbi Canary and I recommend that everyone takes a look!
Today marks the first day of the second week of school for me and I’m already starting to feel like this girl! Not only am I in my third year of college, I’m starting at a new school and commuting 45 minutes (both ways) every day in LA traffic. I also volunteered to be the A&E Editor for the newspaper at the school which I am thrilled about but also a bit overwhelmed. I also just started a new restaurant job this weekend at a place that is generally always packed (and poppin) and working really long hours. I also am in the process of putting together a sched for Damsel in Dior who will be attending NYFW just around the corner! So much is on my plate but I’m trying to stay positive! I’m actually on my way to go look at a friend’s Fall collection right now! Have a good week everyone!
Xx Aly
From Left to Right: DKNY Printed Silk Pants $245/ Lace Overlay Skirt $80/ Red Pleated Skirt $68/ Leopard Print Shorts $18/ Mod Cloth Green Skirt $43.
Do you have those blue jean blues? Everyone sometimes gets stuck in the daily monotony of bland blue jeans. Above are some alternative options that are bound to make a statement and turn some heads! Which style suites you?
A thousand thank yous go out to my girl cowboysandcrossbones because she recently nominated me for “The Addictive Blog Award.” I am SO excited and not to mention FLATTERED that people out there are obsessed with reading my blog! A compliment from a fellow blogger (and animal lover) like cowboysandcrossbones is such a huge thing for me! It’s amazing to think how much blogging can make the world seem like a smaller place.
Cowboysandcrossbones is a bubbly southern bell who adores her cat Teddy, creating fun (and cute) DIY projects, and everything that sparkles (and the color pink)! Make sure to take a look and her FAB blog!
I personally started blogging because I wanted a creative outlet I could share with the world. I have always loved design, fashion and art and a blog is a perfect way to showcase these interests! I learned virtually everything I know from the blogging extraordinaire Damsel in Dior. I began interning for her this past summer and have grown so much from it! I am so thankful to have been introduced (and taught) how to blog!
Thank you so much to everyone who has supported and followed my blog thus far. It been an incredible journey and It’s great to know that others are here to encourage you and understand the work you put into blogging.
Stay Stylish,
x Aly
Award Rules:
1. Thank the person awarding you – Please see the FABULOUS cowboysandcrossbones
2. Share a little about why you blog and how the journey started
3. Paste the blog award on your page
4. Nominate 10 other bloggers you feel deserve the award
Here are the blogs I currently find ADDICTIVE:
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