Urban Boho

Hey Guys! Well my face is beyond embarassing in this picture, but it was the only good one of the outfit. I premiered my new black boots with a tan sweater and blue tunic. It turned out the right mixture of neutrals, colors and textures. I am absolutely in love with these boots and will have to try very hard not to wear them everyday.

BOOTS!!!

Sweater: Gift from Spain
Tunic: Old Navy
Leggings: Ann Taylor Loft
Belt: Vintage
Boots: Nordstrom Rack
Earrings: Gift

Day 3 of Makeup Challenge: The main subject of my look today was the eyeshadow. I started by dabbing a little water on, to hold the powder. Then, I brushed dark grey just below the crease and covered it with a violet shadow. The two combined looked more interesting than just the grey. This doesn't count as makeup, but I also wore these little gold earrings that I got two years ago for my birthday.
Tools: grey eyeshadow, violet eyeshadow, Covergirl Black Onyx Eyeliner, Maybelline XXL Strength & Length Mascara

Day 3 of Hair challenge: a side-braid was the look of the day. I was standing in front of the mirror after I did my makeup, about to put my hair into a ponytail when I remembered this challenge. Dang, if I think its hard now, I don't want to think about day 30. The side-braid is probably my favorite hairstyle because it looks like you put effort into it, but really it took like 2 minutes and it frames your face nicely. I'm cracking open my hairstyle books from yesteryear so get ready for some complicated twists and updos. Haha like 7:00am history reviews leave me extra time in the morning. Blahhh well I'll look good on like half of the next few days.

Tools: Hairband, clip

Knits All Around

Hey guys! The look today was very comfy and reasonably warm. Thats a good thing because of course its freezing BUT I had to get up at 5:30 to be at school at 7:00 for an optional history finals review. (meaning you'll probably fail if you don't go, especially if you're me). Its one thing to wake up when its still dark out but to be up for over an hour and leave the house when its still pitch black is quite another. Sooo now I basically have an extra period of history....yay. Back to the outfit: the tights were a christmas present so I wanted to wear them sometime this week, the sweater is the best and the purple tank top was for color. I think it came out cute and comfortable, which was what I was aiming for.

Sweater: Costco

Tights: Hue

Tank: American Eagle Outfitters

Flats: old...
(there's also some silver bracelets not visible in the picture)

Knit Tights
Black Flats

Day 2 of the makeup challenge. As you can tell I don't usually go crazy on the makeup so it'll just be subtle differences each day. Today I wore brown eyeliner, bronzer, brown eyeshadow and red chapstick.

Tools: Burt's Bees Replenishing Lip Balm, Cover Girl Espresso Eyeliner, generic eyeshadow and bronzer

Day 2 of hair challenge. I'm getting the easy hairstyles that I know how to do out of the way and keeping the fancy braids and twists for later. Today was just a half-ponytail plus some curl scrunching gel to tone down the frizz (haha it worked wonderfully as you can see). My hair looks WAY redder in this picture than it actually is.

Tools: Clip, hairband, Garnier Fructis Style Curl Scrunch Gel

Sequins, Sequins, Sequins

Hey guys! Its my first day back from winter break and I was warmly welcomed with two (semi) pop quizzes....in a row....in the morning. So after that little drama was over, I was free to sleep through chemistry and spanish, but thankfully not drivers ed. ANYWAYS, today I wore my new sequin shirt from Ann Taylor Loft (where else?) with my ruffled cream cardigan, grey boots, and medium wash skinnies. To be honest, they're called skinny jeans but I guess I just bought the wrong size or something cause they're downright bootcut. My ideal outfit to play up this shirt is a black blazer, skinnier jeans and black heels...which wouldn't be perfect for school. I guess I'm content with this outfit, but not ecstatic.
Shirt: Ann Taylor Loft
Cardigan: Ann Taylor Loft
Jeans: American Eagle Outfitters
Boots: Steve Madden
Belt: Old Navy

Sequins disagreeing with my flash

BLAAHHH I hate when the pictures randomly rotate themselves GRRR. This may just look like a close-up of my ear, but really its a new project. I was inspired by the Elle 21 day Make-Better (instead of makeover) for hair and makeup. They followed two girls as they mixed up their hair and beauty routines for 21 days. So I'm going to do my own version which probably won't come out to exactly 21 days. Day 1: simple ponytail because my hair is being rude and frizzy as usual

Tools: Herbal Essences Totally Twisted Curl Scrunching Gel, hairband, clip (street vendor)

This is day 1 of the same challenge for makeup. I didn't edit this pic one bit because I want the colors to be real. This look is also pretty simple with just black onyx eyeliner, black mascara, and off-white eyeshadow. I usually add some face powder but I couldn't find it this morning. I'm in love with my new black eyeliner because its really intense looking (moreso in the morning).

Tools: Covergirl Black Onyx Eyeliner, Maybelline XXL Volume and Length Mascara, eyeshadow

New Year's Eve

Happy New Years Everybody! I had a party at my house and I had a great time. As usual, I love an excuse to dress up. This halter dress seems like the party version of the one I wore on Christmas. I bought it a few years ago, but haven't worn it that much so it feels new.
With the black cardigan

Ditched the sweater

My favorite heels that I wear too much :)

The bottom of the dress is purposely frayed and has tulle sticking out. It adds a rough edge to the feminine shape of the halter. The tulle also makes the dress flare out at the bottom which is fun.

Dress: Wet Seal

Cardigan: my mom's

Heels: Target

Silver Bracelet: Tiffany

Pearl Bracelet: gift from my grandmother

Festive sugar cookies

Olivia: This is an especially sparkly outfit because the dress has sparkles and the shrug has sparkles around the edges. Victoria got my the flats and I am so happy because they totally cinch the outfit. The dress has this huge stin bow which, if you wear the dress wrong is so cheesy, but can be totally cute. The satin edge on the bottom makes the dresssort of fly around my legs, it is awesome.

These are the flats Victoria bought for me. They completly make the outfit. And, they look great on me.

The huge bow that can either be cheesy or adorable. Wear it right!

Shrug: Zara

Dress: Marshalls

Flats: Gift (Sears)

Hey guys its Victoria again. Well the holiday season has almost come to an end, but there are more outfits on the way. I'll post my next "Fashionable Friend of the Week", from my party, hopefully tomorrow. Happy 2010!

Out and About

Hey guys! I was running around doing errands with my mom this afternoon in preparation for our New Year's Eve party. I didn't really have anyone to see so I just threw on my purposely-ripped jeans, a cami and cardigan. Keeping it simple, but tomorrow there will be lots of festiveness!! I'm holding a little "Fashionable Friend of the Week" contest at my party and then taking pictures of the cutest outfit. My mom and sister are also insisting that I post their oufits. Happy New Year's Everyone!

Close-up of cami

AHH!! my new sequin tee from Ann Taylor Loft. I've been stalking this shirt (if thats possible...) for like 2 months. I got a giftcard for Christmas AND it was on sale soooo I got it for $14 when it was originally $45! It was pretty sweet cause they ran out of it in the store nearby so I went downtown and they only had it in my size! Its very New Yearsy, but I already have a dress picked out so I'll find another occasion. I'm already invisioning it with a black blazer, dark jeans, and the fabulous black heels. Can't wait to post that!

Haha my attempt at making chocolate chip cookies. It was really weird because the ones on one tray were perfect and the other ones looked really thin...idk blame Martha Stewart, it was her recipe. There are sooooo many amazing desserts in my house right now; I'm having trouble not breaking into the kitchen and eating everything. It doesn't help that I just saw "Its Complicated" in which Meryl Streep played a cook who made mouth-watering chocolate crossaints. It was a good movie though; Alec Baldwin was hilarious. See ya in 2010!

A Touch of Lace

Hey guys! I haven't posted in a few days because I've been sledding, making cookies, and (grrr) doing homework. This was basically the first time I've changed out of my field hockey sweatshirt since Christmas. I went out to lunch with my friend and then did major clean out in my basement. I've essentially worn this outfit before with a few things changed. I hadn't started the blog yet, but last time I wore black flats and a large pearl bracelet. The blue flats livened up the simple color scheme and the silver bracelets were a little more tasteful. My mom has these great pearl earrings that went with the outfit, but they're clip-ons (super uncomfortable) and I couldn't make it work as a brooch. I really love the simplicity of this classic outfits with small luxurious details. The cardigan has a crocheted panel that you can kind of see in the picture. The blouse is one of my favorites, and has a bow at the top and a lace stripe running down the middle. The charm bracelet and pearl bracelet just add a little shine.

Up-close of the cardigan and blouse textures

Amazing turquoise/blue flats. I'm going to have to decide what color they actually are.

Christmas!

The casual Christmas Eve day outfit. We just went over to my mom's friends house to have hot chocolate and exchange gifts. I wanted to be warm, yet festive so I wore my purple boyfriend sweater and flowered cami.

Sweater: Marshalls

Cami: Old Navy

Jeans: American Eagle Outfitters

Boots: Steve Madden

Christmas Eve night outfit. I wore this to dinner and then church. The dress was originally my confirmation dress, but surprisingly I've worn it a lot. I added the plain black tights and the amazing sling back heels to complete the look. When I got the dress, it looked really sailor/40s, like something from The Notebook so I hope there will be an occasion to accesorize it like that.

Dress: H&M

Tights: no idea
Shoes: Target

Better angle for the heels

Olivia doing a really creepy smile


I got some great presents this morning, lots of stuff from my list and it'll be in outfits soon.

Stocking Stuffers!! I love the rice paper oil-blotting paper, so useful. The earrings are precious and the eyeliner and chapstick were kind of necessary.

Knit tights! I asked for these super last minute and my mom managed to find them somewhere. I've realized that I've worn my only pair of black tights like six times in the last month so I was craving some more. The sweater style is so cute and adds texture to any outfit. I just remembered that I posted at the end of one of my blogs that I needed new tights......maybe thats how my mom knew.

BAHHHH!! This has got to be one of the best presents I received because it feels so personalized. I'm pretty sure I'm one of three teenagers in the world that would love to get a human anatomy coloring book. My two friends and I are going to have a good time coloring this in.

SUPA CUTE!! This hat is very handy as the lacrosse season begins on March 1st and more times than not that means there's snow on the ground. (BRRR i'm getting cold just thinking about it) haha its pretty weird that its only cold like 5 days in the field hockey season and extremely freezing in the lacrosse season so I'll be advertising the wrong sport :)
Adorable brown hoodie from my aunt and uncle

Floral Photoshoot

Look: Classic

Hey guys! Monday was our first day of winter break so my sister and I took advantage and did a photoshoot! The overall theme was florals; I was trying to brighten up the shortest day of the year. Then each photo had its own theme or inspiration. I love this look because its so over the top with the pearl bracelets, lace blouse, and huge earrings. I tried to tie in two florals so I wore a navy floral cami under the blouse. I liked this outfit so much I'm probably going to wear it to school when we go back, but unfortunately I can't wear the heels.

Blouse: Primark (London)
Cami: Old Navy
Skirt: Ann Taylor Loft

Heels: Target

All Pearl Bracelet: Claire's

Silver Bracelet: Gift

Earrings: Vintage (belonged to my great-grandmother)

This is my little sister Olivia wearing her "Classic Floral" look. She wants to be a writer and is trying to be more adventurous with her fashion choices so I'll let her write her comments.

Olivia: Since we were doing high fashion what I did was pick out an outfit then Victoria would make it high fashion. On this one, I started out wearing the dress (really a skirt) as a skirt with the cami and a cardigan. Victoria dropped the cardigan and hoisted up the skirt. Then to make it more high fashion she added some giganto pearls.

Cami: Old Navy

Skirt: no idea

Shoes: hand-me-down

Pearls: our mom's (how is it that all the stuff we borrow is the stuff she never wears?)

Another cute pic of the same outfit I just wanted to include.

Look: Sporty

This one was comfortable and bright with a belt and necklaces for a dab of fashion. I've worn a variant of this outfit to my friend's birthday party this summer. I'm pretty sure the top is supposed to be a dress, but recently its been looking a little scandalous so I wear my white shorts underneath. Also, since it was the sporty picture we did lots of fun jumping poses. Most of them have really embarrassing faces.

Dress: Nordstrom Rack

Sweatshirt: Costco
Shorts: Forever 21

Necklaces: Gift

Belt: My mom's
Shoes: Converse

Olivia: My face is kind of embarrassing here but I don't know a lot of you so whateves. I liked this outfit because it was really cute and comfy. By the time Victoria "fashioned me up" it became a tennis looking outfit. My original outfit wasn't nearly as good. I was wearing the dress over black yoga pants with the pink version of the sweatshirt I'm wearing here. Victoria added leggings and switched hoodies and made it a good outfit.

Hoody: Limited Too

Dress: hand-me-down

Leggings: hand-me-down (same person)

Look: Bohememian

This look was more Olivia's style than mine. I'm always telling her how 70s she looks with straight, middle-parted hair, tan skin, and long eyelashes. The inspiration came from the shirt I'm wearing and the dress Olivia's wearing, which are from the same season at Ann Taylor Loft. Both are my mom's, and she also has a sleeveless, ruffled one that we decided not to use. The sleeves on the yellow shirt are amazing and puffy. I kept accesories simple with the gold necklace and shiny sandals.

Shirt: Ann Taylor Loft
Shorts: Old Navy

Necklace: H&M

Sandals: Ann Taylor Loft

Olivia: I am so proud of myself for this outfit. All Victoria did was give me the dress and pin it up and I did the rest of the outfit. It turned out really, really, well! Victoria has been telling me that I should have been born in the 70's, because I am so naturally boho. It is a relly comfortable outfit. No wonder people like the bohemian look.

Cami: Gift

Dress: Mom

Belt: Gift

Sandals: Spain

Look: Girly Glam

I don't think Girly Glam is the best way to describe this look, I was going for more Dolce & Gabbana. I started with the top, which is actually a dress that goes down past my knees, and turned it into a strapless top. It has these two seams that run down the bodice and a sweetheart neck that reminded me of the classic D&G corset silhouette. Since there is a floral theme, I added the pink skirt, which is actually a long-sleeve shirt, and embellished heels. The three glam bracelets make the look more interesting. If I had something more intense, like a chunky necklace or something, then it would really make the look.

Dress: Burlington Coat Factory

Shirt (skirt in this pic): H&M

Shoes: Famous Footwear

Bracelets: Claire's

Olivia: As usual, Victoria did most of the outfit designing. Actually, only the top(dress actually) and the shoes are mine. The skirt is Victoria's and so is the necklace. She also designed the hair. She didn't want me to look to "50's housewife". With the floral skirt and tight lacy top, it was a real concern of hers. I really like this outfit, I actually want to wear it in real life. (Victoria will need to pin it up though.

Dress/Top: Children's Place

Necklace: Victoria's (Spain)

Skirt: Mom's

Sandals: Bass