Trendlight/How to Rock: Feathers and Flowers and Bows oh my!

I'm not exactly sure when it happened but somehow, over the course of the winter, statement hair accessories have risen to the top of many a stylista's must-have list. From big beautiful bows to dainty feathery hairbands, these statement hair accessories add instant glamour to any outfit and are quite easy to wear well. I adore them! When I cut my hair short at the beginning of winter, I was looking for something to accessorise and play up my new haircut and when I got to So Good Jewelry on Newbury Street I was astounded by the selection. They are like cocktail rings and dearest devotees, I love cocktail rings. If you haven't already bought some I totally recommend that you do while sales are still on because these are really good transition pieces that you can use to accessorise as it gets warmer.

How to rock

Like I said before they are relatively easy to use but here are a few tips on how to work them into an outfit.

1. Let them take centre stage on your face: I find that when you wear a really gorgeous hair accessory, earrings and make-up should be more low key, so that they don't have to fight for attention.

2. Pick a complementary or contrasting colour: Either will make a statement.

3. Be conscious of your hair style: It goes without saying that certain pieces go better with certain hair styles. Find the one that works best on your favorite hairstyle or get a variety like I have.

4. Try using using pieces in unusual ways: Why don't you work a scarf into your next updo? Or you could try attaching a flower pin to a gorgeous but simple headband.

5. Redefine the meaning of perfect occassion: Wear a vintage pearl and silver wedding-esque piece on a fun night out or a glamourous evening feathery band to class.

Photos from: glitz4girl.com and pluma

Love you all and Stay inspired,

P.S. So let me know what you think. What do you think of this trend? Do you own any fabulous hair accessories (vintage or otherwise)? How do you rock them? Feel free to let me know in the comments below.

Lust

If there is one thing I'm lusting for right now, it's Sassy!'s sexilicious yummilicious group gift, aptly named, Lust :-)) and you can up the lust/drool quotient by going without the pasties! Sassy! designer Ivy Burner certainly knows how to create dresses that titillate and intoxicate!!

Dress: Lust from Sassy!--new group gift
Hair: PE Fern Mocachino from FabFree--free
Jewellery: part of Destiny Jewel Set from Shine Jewellery
Boots: Black Leather Boots from Pelletteria Morrisey--MM gift









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Seeking Inspiration: Whatever it takes

Photo from: Kicki

Dearest devotees,

This week has been wonderful in so many incredible ways. I got my first 2 blogger awards within days of each other, I did my first Costume Design assignment, had my first intermediate piano class and met my Economics and Reading Shakespeare teachers both of whom I love to death even though their classes may just kill me work- wise (I hope not!). All in all, a fabulous week improved by the encouraging presence of Whatever It Takes by Lifehouse. In this post, I thanked DT for my first award, The Haute Mess Award, and passed it on to some other fabulous people. Since I wrote that post, Zmaga has tagged me for the Kreativ Blogger Award!

Thank you so much Zmaga darling! It means a lot to me. Now, for 7 things about me:

1. I went to boarding school for 6 years of Secondary School.



2. I love languages but the ones I love the most are my first language (Esan) and French.
   
   




3. I have a huge extended family and a relatively big immediate family composed of 4 kids (including myself), my mom and dad, my baby brother's nanny/our cook.
   




4. I love animals and once wanted to be a zoologist. I also wanted to be a vet, medical doctor, ballet dancer, cosmetologist, a filmmaker/director, and fashion journalist.
   
   




5. I am an Economics major with Theatre Arts and Film Studies minors.
   
   




6. I have lived in 4 countries, 10 cities/towns and gone to several different schools, because my dad's an ambassador.
   
   




7. One of my favorite places in the world is Northern Ireland because I've spent some of the best holidays of my life there, I've got great family and friends there and it symbolizes total peace for me.
   
   

I am happy to pass this award on to the following truly inventive blogs:

Cafe Fashionista

Yes and Yes

Keiko Lynn

Color me Katie

Mermaid in a Manhole

Kokoro

Laura's Style

Congratulations Darlings!!!

And here is the exercise for this week:

Please write.... by aury4eva featuring Temperley London dresses





As I wake up, I feel the heat of the sun on my face radiating through the glass of my bedside window. I get up and glance out the window. It's a perfect day, absolutely beautiful yet something is missing. There is an ache in my heart, a hole where someone used to be....then it all comes back to me....





He's gone...




He'd been anxiously awaiting the letter for weeks and on Monday it finally came...the letter that sealed our fate.



Six months ago, before we had even met, my true love wrote to Harvard Medical School , asking to take part in a special one-year program in which they would run several case trials on possible cures for aids and cancer. One month ago he told me that he had made the short list and would probably receive an acceptance letter soon. I tried to be happy for him, acting the part of the supportive girlfriend and helping him prepare for his trip. I kept all my feelings locked inside as we made promises of keeping in touch and waiting for each other. Yesterday, I tried to be strong as we kissed goodbye and I wished him luck.Last night, the tears I'd shed weakened me and helped me fall asleep. Today, I look at the window and silently beg my love one thing...



Please write.


I made this set on Polyvore a while ago and wrote a short story to go with it then too. I would love to know your takes on it.


Love you all and Stay Inspired,


P.S. So let me know what you think. What comes to your mind when you see the image above? And how has your week been? Feel free to let me know in the comments below.

Seeing Red

I don't particularly like strong colours, least of all red, but this shade of red with black trimmings and laces appealed to me somehow, just perfect for a quiet evening with my canine friend here....

Dress: Laced Red from SLC (includes black armband)--50L (previous introductory price)
Shoes: Black Latex Platforms from P3--free (Shoes and Accessories Hunt)
Scarf: from Elemiah Design--free (Shoes and Accessories Hunt)
Gloves: Fingerless Leather Gloves from XTC--free
Hair: Zita from Magika--free











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More LaRosa!!

I just can't get enough of this winter sale at LaRosa...take a look at what I got this time, and all for only 30L each!!

This outfit is called 'Woolwoman' which comes with sweater, belt, stockings and boots, and I matched it with Kiki hair from Karma.






I just love the vibrant colour of this dress below (with matching scarf), and it goes perfectly well with Zita hair from Magika (free) and these black Sarah heels (free) which I found at Deviant Designs during the Shoes and Accessories Hunt (just love the cute little heart details on the shoes)!






Although LaRosa is known more for its sexy clubwear and casualwear, it also sells some lovely gowns such as this one below named 'Silvester Dress 2', also selling at 30L right now at the winter sale, and I matched it with new29 hair from W&Y.






This dress below is called 'Black Silvester Dress 3' and comes with matching boots and scarf. My Aimee hair is from Koko.




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A day in the life: My First Blogger Award!!!

Dearest Devotees,

Yesterday, the fabulous DT from Here I Scribble tagged me for my 1st Blogger Award!!!! Thank you so much darling DT. If you haven't been there already, you should totally check out her blog and show her some love for me. So now I'm supposed to tell you 7 things about myself and tag 7 other blogs that I love.

Seven random things about me:

1. I am Roman Catholic and was born into my faith but developed my own thought and beliefs as I've grown up.



2. I have 2 brothers and a sister, all of whom are younger than me.
   
3. I've desired to one day co-own a huge fashion empire (with my bestfriend) since I was 12.
   
4. I love to write anything and everything but particularly things that are more creativity-centred.


5. I am (sort of) obsessed with the arts but also really love my economics major (go figure).



6. I also love Shakespeare and if I could go back in time and meet one person it would be him.



7. I am 18 years old, an Aries and have been flying frequently since I was 2.
   

Now, I want to pass The Haute Mess award to the following amazing blogs:

More Magic Always

HiFashion

Charade

Canadieren

The Glamorous Grad Student

Chocolate Lemonade

La Petite Fashionista

Love you all and Stay inspired,

Photo from: flickr

I Love LaRosa!!

If there is one thing I love about LaRosa, it's the fact that many of their outfits are complete sets, meaning, I don't have to spend time mixing and matching, though I know some enjoy coordinating their clothes and accessories, but I have always been too lazy for that...*grin*...and now with their winter sale on where practically everything is only 30L, I just had to drag my dear Erwin along to replenish (or rather, replace) his almost non-existent wardrobe *LOL*!! Unfortunately, as a result of that 'forced' shopping spree, Erwin was in no mood for photoshoots (though I had hoped to show you what the men's section offered..darn)!

This first outfit caught my eye instantly because (you guessed it) it came as a complete set *grin* and also because it had a rather French chic look, and when I saw the name of the outfit, it simply said 'Casualwear French' :-)) This outfit even includes hair in two colours!!!






This next one is a fun look and a complete set again, with the option of removing the hoodie and sweater to reveal a sexy mini dress underneath (but here in these cold surroundings I was in no hurry to shed the outerlayers :-)). This outfit is called 'Winter Princess' and it also includes hair, this time in four different shades!!






The outfit below is called 'Wool Rose' and it comes with the cap and boots but without hair this time, so I matched it with Kiki hair from Karma.






And now I am going back for more LaRosa !!

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