Wednesday, September 10, 2014

UGG-spiration


Hey guys!
So, winter/cold weather is quickly arriving and that gets me excited particularly for gorgeous boots and scarves!! But there always comes a fashion dilemma – UGGs. They have been shunned in the fashion world, yet are still a must-have (in my books). Well, sorry fashion gurus, but UGGs are amazing in the winter – super warm and unbelievably comfortable.
Now yes – they’re not upperclass fashion world, but they’re a great go-to and my first choice for some simple yet chic, quick, street style. Believe it or not, even designers like Michael Kors, Coach, River IslandStella McCartney, make their own ugg-type boots, but not even the top designers can compare.
There are even tons of celebrities rocking UGGs on the streets!
Blake Lively – Kim Kardashian – Hillary Duff – Miley Cyrus – Mila Kunis – Jennifer Aniston – Penelope Cruz – Elle Macpherson -Gwen Stefani – Megan Fox – Vanessa Hudgens 
AND so many more!!
Even the iconic Sarah Jessica Parker wears them about, as well as Leighton Meester and her fashion obsessed character Blair Waldorff who wears them on screen!
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Jessica Simpson
Jessica Simpson
Nicole Richie
Nicole Richie
Sarah Jessica Parker
Sarah Jessica Parker
Sienna Miller
Sienna Miller
Sarah Jessica Parker
Sarah Jessica Parker
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Ariana Grande
Ariana Grande
Leighton Meester
Leighton Meester
Selena Gomez
Selena Gomez
Enjoy :)
XO·A

Friday, September 5, 2014

White After Labor Day


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(Grey Crop Top – Garage , Plaid Button Down – J.Crew , White Skort – H&M , Solid Gold Ring –Forever 21 , Black Heels – Aldo , Necklaces – Francesca’s)

Labor Day has just passed and that usually means no white… right!? Well, sorry society – I don’t quite follow that rule. I love this combination. It’s a good transition to fall outfit with the touch of plaid and grays. I don’t know about you, but here in VA it’s still 90°!! Yup, I'm back to taking my own pics :/ my lovely friend is moving to Florida. Will miss him much xo.

Enjoy what’s left of the sun :) :)

XO·A

Wednesday, September 3, 2014

Dear Love


Dear Love,
I find you in my mind
In my morning
My night
My dreams
My strolls
Through the park.
You’re everywhere I go
Even when
You’re standing
At someone else’s
Door.
Dear Love,
You’ve torn out my heart
And left it
Yet I still come back
For more
You’ve shackled it
To the floor
And kept it
And that’s okay
Because I’m yours
Forevermore.
Dear Love,
There’s no going back
To the start
Our ‘new leaves’
Have fallen
Oh so far.
Winter is coming
It’ll be too cold
Out here
For a lonely heart.
I am destined to freeze
I am falling apart.
So dear Love,
Remember me
As your heart
And soul.
Remember me
As your love
That never grew old.
Remember me
When I am not around
Because maybe
I will mean more then
Than I have now.

Fall 2014 Fashion Trends


Here are the main fall fashion trends that were seen in this years Pre-Fall fashion shows: 
1. Fur
Fur has always been a great piece for fall & winter, but this year it’s coming in full swing. There wasn’t a designer who didn’t show off their expertise work with an enormous piece of fur. From shearling, to intricate patchwork and colors, here are some fall looks straight off the runway.
Dolce & Gabbana
Dolce & Gabbana
Emilio Pucci
Emilio Pucci
Marni
Marni
Prada
Prada
Tom Ford
Tom Ford
Erdem
Erdem
2. Cobalt blue
This is the color of the season and is making a statement. Check out these runway looks –>
Proenza Schouler
Proenza Schouler
Peter Pilotto
Peter Pilotto
Reed Karkoff
Reed Karkoff
3. Prints
Prints is very broad, I know. But this seasons prints are particularly focusing on dark florals and geometric prints.
Chanel
Chanel
Dolce & Gabbana
Dolce & Gabbana
Valentino
Valentino
Hermes
Hermes
Prada
Prada
Chanel
Chanel
4. Leopard
This was a previous trend, but has been looked at in a new, more drastic way. Here are some looks from the runway.
Balmain
Balmain
Celine
Celine
Gucci
Gucci
Tom Ford
Tom Ford
5. Silver/Metallic
Chanel
Chanel
Dries Van Noten
Dries Van Noten
Miu Miu
Miu Miu
6. 60s
I absolutely LOVE the 60s!! So glad this trend is coming back. High knee boots and everything, this style is to die for. 
Gucci
Gucci
Valentino
Valentino
Versace
Versace
7. Knit
Oversized knit pieces, head to toe, are the look! 
Marc Jacobs
Marc Jacobs
Stella McCartney
Stella McCartney
The Row
The Row

-A xo

VMA Style You DON'T Want to Miss


The VMA's are always a night that tends to be filled with celebrity drama -- I mean, what award show doesn't have some drama? But these celebrity red carpet looks are the type you definitely don't want to miss; from the major NO-NO's to the ultra rad looks that will never be forgotten, and some sexy attire that has hit the trend meter, check them out here:

Lets start off with Riff Raff & Katy Perry. This is a look the pair will certainly be remembered for throughout style history, as was Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake's infamous look from the 2001 American Music Awards. They pulled off the look quite well, and even got Britney's approval.
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This next look is one that I definitely feel could have been pulled off a bit better with someone who has a little more height. Kim Kardashian in this short, beaded dress looks too much like an oompah oomph (no offense Kim!). The dress itself is gorgeous, but she was showing too much cleavage and almost drowned in the largeness of the sleeves. She is already a very short, small woman as it is and this dress didn't help, especially paired with the high ankle heels, which resulted in her legs looking even shorter.
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Jennifer Lopez looked absolutely stunning in her revealing Charbel Zoe gown. Looking younger than ever, she is in amazing shape and has no worry showing off a bit of skin!
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Kendall Jenner looking amazing, as usual, in this Alon Livne mesh top and high waisted pant. Fabulous style is her second nature!
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I was very impressed in Nick Jonas's unique suit, and of course had to add him into this post simply because of his fabulous Rhode Islander girlfriend, Olivia Culpo. Who couldn't love her!?
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Ariana Grande channelled her inner sexy side in this tiny, leather Moschino dress (well, she is tiny) and her signature thigh high boots. She still looks adorable! (Don't forget to check out her new album My Everything, which just came out last night! Get it here --> http://smarturl.it/ArianaMyEvrythnDlxDA …   It's just as amazing as her xo)
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Sarah Hyland looked unbelievably STUNNING in this Kaufmanfranco dress. This was absolutely my favorite look of the night.
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To be honest, I didn't know Charli XCX was wearing a onesie or an outfit for a build-a-bear. Not impressed with this look at all, and don't expect many of you with fashion taste to love this look either.
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Another look that had me gasping "No - no really, WHY" is Amber Rose. This is just way too revealing in the worst ways. She looks like a stripper, ready for the best performance of her life.
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Solange Knowles looking gorgeous in H&M. From hair-to-toe, she rocks this look amazingly.
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Both Jourdan Dunn and Victoria Justice (and the little bow ties on her heels- so cute!), wearing crop top pieces and long skirts, looked stunning in their ensembles. jourdan-dunn-mtv-vma-20141victoria-justice-amber-rose-mtv-vma-2014

Although the entire night did seem like the Beyonce Music Awards, I give the woman some credit on her Press gown. She looked amazing (as usual).
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A few moments of the night that can't be forgotten:
Nicki Minaj humping the floor with dancers to her new song, "Anaconda." If you haven't seen it yet, youtube it. It won't be hard to find.
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Another moment created by the infamous Nicki Minaj was during her performance with Usher, as he knelt down and bumped his head against her butt during their performance.
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And lets not forget about her wardrobe malfunction during her performance with Ariana Grande and Jessie J, where the zipper to the front of her dress broke and she had to hold it together the entire time.
Another memorable moment was made by Miley Cyrus. The crazy artist had her award accepted by a homeless artists by the name of Jesse, who made a speech about the numerous homeless teens and young people in LA who are aspiring artists, and encourage viewers to donate to giving them better lives.
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See more pics from the night on Hollywood Life here.

-A·xo