WIWT

The triumphant return of blog posts! Mainly WIWT posts, but I'm going to try and do more fashion related things as well. Tumblr is great, but I feel as though I need more practice writing as opposed to just reblogging pretty pictures.
So here's my outfit today:

 Dress: UO, Sweater: Gap, Watch: Burberry, Shoes: UO, Rings: collected

 Expect an overhaul of this blog very soon. That is, as soon as I find time to edit the html codes on here. Which I'm not terribly skilled at.

Lanvin for H&M!

Guess who waited for two hours in the freezing cold in front of H&M yesterday? And guess who is now the proud owner of two pieces from the Lanvin for H&M collection?

ME!!!

Super excited about the skirt that I got! I've secretly been wearing it in my room, considering it's a bit much to wear outside. Plus it looks better with stilettos, which I'm not about to wear out here. I need an occasion to wear my new skirt and Kelsi Dagger shoes!

Sadly, I'm a starving college student, and thus cannot afford to own everything in the collection. I wanted everything! But I had to make some choice decisions, and did my best not to cry over leaving behind the gorgeous dresses. Who knows, maybe someday I'll be able to own real Lanvin!

Lookbook

Finally got a Lookbook! Sorry for the lack of posts. Will work on that eventually... Just been terribly busy this past month :P

Wearing

Shirt: H & M

Skirt: Forever21

Tights: Forever21

Boots: Vintage

LIGHTS

via Lights

I've recently acquired some new music! One is Lights' new EP, Acoustic. Lights is an amazing musician and ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS! Seriously. I love her style! She is all-around adorable basically. My favorite song off the new EP is 'Romance Is...', which is beautiful. I'm pretty sure I've listened to that song on repeat for the past two days. Really, the entire EP is great. Is there anything better than acoustic? Don't think so.

Here's another good song from her!

What I wore

Wearing: Dress from Urban Outfitters, boots from Cathy Jean

So I realized that I haven't really posted any daily outfit photos. Quite tragic considering I just went shopping on Haight St. last weekend. I must admit, it's been difficult to put anything together when I'm spending most of the day indoors and in dance clothes. Sweats and baggy tees really aren't that attractive... 

Don't get me wrong, I totally do dress up in normal clothes to go to class! But I always forget to take a picture in the morning before I leave :P

P.s. Sorry for the super crappy picture quality. These were taken on my webcam.

New dress

I just realized that I never posted any pictures of my new dress! Which I made myself - skillfully, might I add... I just really love the sleeves! I'm really a fan of long-sleeved, short dresses. This pattern was super easy, and a fun project! It really didn't take long to make.  I started the whole project over Christmas break, but ran out of time to finish it. So I really only finished it when I got home for summer. I was really pround of myself because it turned out so well :)

Now I just need to find somewhere to wear it...

Preen

All images (c) Preen

Hello all! Sorry it's been a while... I've been extremely busy with dance and things, and have also been without internet connection for the past few days. Having said that, I'm also behind on the latest Resort 2011 collections.

So without further ado, here's my take on Preen's latest collection!

It's a really clean, concise collection, but don't mistake it for being plain. The complexity is in the details! You definitely have to look closely to see all of the subtle work in the folds and draping. I really like the overall feel of the collection - it's relaxed, and a lot of the looks compliment the body nicely. There's a good balance between structured pieces, like jackets and pants, and softer draped tops and dresses. One look that I am basically in love with is a blue and white printed dress with an interesting shoulder cut out paired with a blue sweater with elbow slits in the sleeves. All of the dresses are great, really.

I think I would wear everything in this collection.

Zero + Maria Cornejo + Joshua Radin

All photos (c) Zero + Maria Cornejo

I'm pretty crazy about the Zero + Maria Cornejo resort 2011 collection. She's a master a draping - something I hope to master at some point in the future. Actually, I should probably practice sewing in general first. Baby steps, baby steps. Anyways, going through her collection, one thing that really caught my attention was the color palate. The dark blues, various shades of greys, and occasional hints of oranges all go really well together! The fabrics and prints she uses are all really beautiful. She also has a good eye for detail. All of the subtle pleating and twists of fabric really stand out.

I would absolutely love to get my hands on a pair of those black structured pants and any one of her amazing jackets or dresses. Actually, I would be estatic to have anything from that collection.

On another note (haha), you should really check out Joshua Radin's latest masterpiece. It's his Songs Under a Streetlight EP done in true Joshua Radin style - mellow, yet powerful vocals, accompanied by piano, and this time with a full band as well. His voice alone is soothing and absolutely beautiful. For only 2.99 on itunes, you really should consider buying it! Or at least get his song Streetlight.

Collages

Happy June! Supposedly, it's supposed to be June gloom, but today was pretty nice.

Honestly, not much going on on this end of the Earth. Currently just doing some collage-ing, and on the hunt for new music.