Plaid Poncho

I usually hate ponchos, but this one from Forever 21 just drapes, instead of having armholes, so it looks very Mary-Kate-just-threw-a-vintage-blanket-on-over-her-outfit. Can't wait to wear it.

I'm Not a Doll, This Isn't a Dollhouse

I think this shoot Allie Crandell (yeah, that model from Season 1 of The City)

did for Nylon awhile ago is just so cute.

A Few Things I Got Yesterday

 

jade Delia's nail polish

Victoria's Secret Amber Romance Hairspray

Forever 21 cross ring

I also got a pair of black lace-up booties from Forever, but couldn't find a picture of them.

Some Goodies I Got for Christmas

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I have a tumblr, too.

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It Girl Update: Tamara Sky

Looks like our girl T. Sky still has time for some modeling! I was tickled to open up my November issue of Nylon and see her in two print ads for Luxirie.

Lookin' hot as ever!

It Girls: DJ Tamara Sky

Everyone has their role models/idols/influences etc., and starting now, I'm going to introduce you to my personal "It Girls." First up is the unbelievably gorgeous Tamara Sky. While she's not super famous (yet), this DJ/model/photographer/fashion enthusiast keeps busy with international gig after international gig.

T. Sky has also appeared in American and Mexican Playboy.

T. Sky spins a mix of classic club fare, pop, hip hop and techno. CSS, Empire of the Sun, Lykke Li, She Wants Revenge, MGMT, La Roux, The Ting Tings, Justice, and Major Lazer are just a few of the poppin' artists she tends to spin (& that I personally dig, also.)


I recently went to a club in Nashville the night after my birthday, only to find that she had played there the night before! On my birthday! & I missed it! UBER bummage.


Not only does T. Sky have an ear for hot music, she also has an eye for hot looks. "I like to wear high-waisted skirts or pants, a lot of leopard print, leggings, 'casual goth' like black and leather, and pin-up-y stuff," she said in an interview for Missbehave Magazine.

This is the same Express jacket that I mentioned buying in an earlier post!

Keep up with DJ T. Sky on her myspace to catch her next time she's near you. Don't miss out like I did!

BEEN listening to (and LOVING!): "Little Bit" by Swedish songstress Lykke Li. Check out the Drake remix, too!

Penny for Your Thoughts

Currently listening to: "Day Old Blue" by Kings of Leon (probably my favorite band!)

Get a Leg Up

These House of Holland tights are insane, and they're only like 16 U.S. dollars. I probably need them. http://www.uktights.com/section/80/henry-holland

Every Rose Has Its Thorn

My apologies for my long absence and not keeping track of fashion week! I've truly been a slacker. Since coverage of the shows has been everywhere, I'll post about something else today.

The much-loved young designer Zac Posen has created a capsule collection with supercool jewelry designer Pamela Love. Love's own designs are edgy and goth-tinged (check them out at her website: http://www.pamelalovenyc.com/), so naturally their collaboration would exhibit a punk-rock influence.Love claims the pair's influence was the romantic fantasy of Alice in Wonderland, but I can't seem to recall any spikes sprouting out of flowerbuds in that tale...

The spiked hairband is a definite DIY possibility.

The hair and makeup for Posen's show was absolutely gorgeous; the perfect balance between rocker and lady proper. The September issue of Elle shows how to recreate the punky pompadour that the models paraded down the runway. I can't wait to recreate the look for myself.

Currently jamming to: "Sister Rosetta" by Noisettes. Check out this Brit three-piece; they're everywhere lately!

Girl with a Huge Earring

I had been on the hunt for just the right chandelier earrings for awhile, and found these beauties at a Forever 21. They've got just enough bling, and I love that they look vintage. I only wish they weren't quite so heavy! I just love 'em, so I thought I'd share. : )

Product Review #1: Covergirl Lipstain

Today I went to Ulta and bought this lipstain. I put it on as soon as I got in the car...and I LOVE it! The color is rich, not sheer, it lasts like a stain should, smells good, AND is cheap. Get some!

I chose Wild Berry Wink, which is actually a true red color.

http://http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?skuId=2165963&productId=xlsImpprod1060112&navAction=push&navCount=1&categoryId=cat80058

Sniff it Good

One beauty component a lot of people take for granted is fragrance, which is a shame. Perfumes should be personal, carefully selected to match the wearer. Besides, shopping for fragrance is fun! Price ranges, ingredients and forms vary widely, from spices to flowers to fruits, and splashes, mists, parfums, oils, and toilettes.

Another shame is even though you may have chosen the right scent for you, not everyone knows how to wear it properly. To get the full-bodied effect of the fragrance, you have to apply it to certain places on the body that will release the scent uniformly. French women know how: they spritz inside both their ankles, behind both knees, inner thighs, cleavage, pulse points, and the nape of the neck. Twelve squirts may seem like a lot, but the scent payoff lasts all day, and inevitably someone will tell you you smell good.

Here are some of my personal favorite scents. Try them for yourself, or something new!

I went through 3 bottles of this because I was complimented on it constantly!

It's a nice balance of citrus and floral.

A musky floral blend of rose, jasmine, sandalwood and powder.

Fruity. A lot of guys like this scent.

A very light fragrance with a hint of coconut, perfect for spring.

The intense form of the original. A heavy floral.

Happy sniffing!