tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4835614280260543062024-02-07T05:41:33.494-08:00The Look BookLooks I love and other beautiful findings.Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10940531818869098390noreply@blogger.comBlogger152125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-483561428026054306.post-11373626133375046072012-09-28T09:30:00.000-07:002012-09-28T09:30:03.373-07:00Emmy's Best Dressed<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hello, readers!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It has been a long time.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Between working on <a href="http://www.gretaconstantine.blogspot.com/">this</a> blog, and <a href="http://www.sc-pr.tumblr.com/">this</a> blog, attending fashion school, and training for a 5K run, this blog needs some love!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I am excited to dive back in to blogging. It is time to make fashion fun again!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What a welcome back this Raf Simons for Christian Dior Couture (!!!) is! The colour evokes a major feeling of happiness, and happiness is a good thing. The colour of this dress compliments Julianne's fiery red locks. The couture shape of the skirt is beautiful, and the proportions of her body in this dress are spot on. What are your thoughts on this dress?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Let me know in the comments section below!</span><br />
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Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10940531818869098390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-483561428026054306.post-25166257888221257562011-10-27T04:31:00.000-07:002011-10-27T06:54:15.974-07:003.1 Phillip Lim Spring/Summer 2012<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Was told never to apologize for not blogging, which I definitely relate to. But I promised myself I would never fail this site when I <b>STARTED IT MORE THAN THREE YEARS AGO</b>. Happy Birthday, The Look Book! <b>CRAZY. </b><i>How that time flies! </i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">When this collection popped up on style.com (late at night), I looked at it three times. In a row. That never happens. Forced myself to hop in to bed, woke up in the morning, and looked at the line 2 more times. You should probably know how I feel about this collection by now, munchkins.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6224/6285954204_d16f52644b.jpg" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">A light pink tank and (probably silk) mauve slouchy love-affair-with-my-bed-kind-of-day-but-I have-to-go-to-work pants? Done.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6212/6285434707_1c9b77c9b6.jpg" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">This outfit is dreamy. The soft, wispy outlines on the edges of the white blouse assist with aforementioned dreaminess.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6033/6285434617_f56a2c9556.jpg" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Can definitely picture this outfit described on an online retail site as a "play suit". When retailers list items of clothing as a "play suit" I wonder why I am so much more inclined to further investigate said item of clothing? Maybe because purchasing the item of clothing alludes to a fun time? </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Also. This is (probably?) my favourite look from the whole collection?</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6044/6285954326_664ca6aa7d.jpg" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Another favourite. This top combination <i>will </i>be in my wardrobe. The light orange on lavender colour is quite ethereal, <b>mais non? </b>The fact that Mr. Lim can remain <i>ethereal </i><b>AND </b><i>futuristic </i>at <i style="font-weight: bold; ">the same time </i>amazes me. I can just picture air floating through the slits in this models pants creating an ability for her to fly. FLY... PEOPLE. FLY!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6019/6285434747_c89f7e2585.jpg" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Not usually such a fan of little vests, but this number just <i>works. </i>When this collection was available for pre-order on Moda Operandi, blogger went NUTS.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6098/6285954446_00c919da0d.jpg" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">This look is so fierce. The black with sheer-ish cream detailing on the sleeves? I VOTE YES.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6050/6285434861_8bd1c95c73.jpg" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">A plastic-y sheer rain coat overtop a slick white pairing? A+ for you, Mr. Lim.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6091/6285434913_d4bc14b0bc.jpg" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Those shoes are so shiny, they put Dorothy's to shame.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6094/6285954560_0964d168ec.jpg" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">This colour combination just understands me.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6114/6285954612_112c74f7b4.jpg" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">And again...</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6039/6285954648_a098580b23.jpg" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Phillip Lim said that this collection was inspired by kites. How cool! The athletic vibes in this collection seem to be reinvented in a modern way for our times.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6114/6285954742_1ed0b44f6b.jpg" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Another <b>definite</b> kite inspired dress. I want this one too.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6040/6285435181_29169b8ebd.jpg" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">This outfit is the most perfectperfectperfect have seen in a long time.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6092/6285954692_781f30c85a.jpg" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">This collection was my favourite from all of the Spring/Summer 2012 offerings. Most certainly compared each Spring/Summer 2012 collection I viewed to this one. Phillip Lim, for me, has gone from being a "summertime phase" to a lifelong love.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6044/6285435219_232a8d99e4.jpg" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><i>So</i> good. The slits at the front of some of the pants in this collection feel fresh, and interpreted in a modern way.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6222/6285435263_2097888308.jpg" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Streamlined lines <i>always</i> win.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6115/6285435299_000333daa4.jpg" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">I find the rounded shape of this jacket very interesting!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6238/6285435357_a9134faf55.jpg" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">My (possibly?) favourite look from the collection.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6096/6285435413_2083927b3a.jpg" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Okay. I give up. I cannot choose just <b>ONE</b> favourite. They are all <i>so</i> good. The colour combination of navy blue and black is so <i>chic.</i> Totally <i>Jane Keltner de Valle </i>(<b>Senior Fashion News Director</b> of <i style="font-weight: bold; ">TEEN VOGUE.</i>) </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6106/6285955064_032c94f3db.jpg" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">I love the simplicity of the flat black sandals pictured.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6222/6285435529_e3af6bf36b.jpg" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">The print on the printed pants behind this ensemble was not my cup of tea. Not a print person, at <b>ALL</b>. Would be hard to be a designer because you would have to tailor your collection to meet the needs and wants of SO many people. People like prints. Am not a fan. <b>Love</b> the two-toned sandals.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6116/6285435563_89d9c58fcc.jpg" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Here is the designer himself! I love his pants. I used to have a shirt like that when I was little, only the lightness of the shirt started at the top, gradually becoming a darker pink as the shirt reached it's hem. S'called NOSTALGIA, people. Feel that it is important to include pictures of the designers when I write a post on their collection. So many times when I look at a review, or speak with people about different fashion collections, I fail to remember what the actual creator of the clothing looks like!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">How awesome would it be if more designers, editors, models, and, bloggers, were on the cover of major magazines? They are quite a pretty bunch, and feel that they deserve more recognition for their hard work!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">What was your favourite look from this collection?</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Will try and post more about the Spring/Summer 2012 shows. School has been <i>nuts.</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><3 Jill</span></div>Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10940531818869098390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-483561428026054306.post-8328421410575204282011-07-23T19:03:00.000-07:002011-09-08T05:15:24.908-07:00Chuckle Fest.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Coming back to the writing table after having started this story, I find this story hilarious. One night while commuting home on the subway, I was thinking that I would love to write. I love writing, and expressing my experiences, thoughts, and, emotions, through words. When I made it home from the rainy outdoors, write I did. Then I was thinking: UM. I have a seemingly forgotten fashion blog I have neglected because my minutes are spent creating, promoting, and blogging <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.gretaconstantine.blogspot.com">over here</a>, so check it out!</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Here is a pretty comical non-sartorial story for YOU:</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">There was a man who sitting beside me (not <i>right</i> beside me, but two seats away. Thank God he was not right beside me. I would have cackled with laughter. Cackled, I tell you. This man was carving a 2 by 3 inch piece of styrofoam into a shape which God only knows from what appeared to be a guitar pick. <b>A GUITAR PICK.</b> He was carving so intensely, and crazily, about 5 people forming a square in their seats around him (myself included) on the westbound train stared humourously, transfixed, at this mad/carving man. This man made a complete mess of his surrounded area... just before he exited the subway he quickly tidied his spot as if he was never there. Astonishing. To this day I am still amazed and wonder what that man was making from his styrofoam cube.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Don't be afraid to be yourself and do fun things on the subway. I truly think we can all take a lesson from this man.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">School has started, but do you have any funny summer stories to share? Leave them in the comment box!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Hope all is well sweet cheeks. Love and miss you all. Holler.</span></div>Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10940531818869098390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-483561428026054306.post-58555242507493728232011-05-31T04:54:00.000-07:002011-05-31T05:02:37.199-07:00Secrets<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Secrets to being a star employee? </span><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">...</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Certainly not steaming your clothes before you arrive the office. Subway commutes and walks usually wrinkle your clothes a wee bit before you even get to the office anyway.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">But rules for success:</span></b></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; ">Never be standing around doing nothing. There is ALWAYS something to do.</span></div></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Everyone texts/BBMS/Pings. Its fashion, PEOPLE. What are my thoughts on this? Texting is super fashiony. If you are doing something important, do it while you are eating or on a wee break.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Arrive early and stay later than others - typical intern guidelines. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Be friendly, kind, and super hardworking... even if it takes a bit of time and other people are not this way. If you are afraid to do something (which I definitely have been) remember that everyone else also had a first time for everything like you!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Be thankful for an awesome opportunity you have been blessed with!</span></div>Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10940531818869098390noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-483561428026054306.post-18559847104604540802011-05-28T15:48:00.000-07:002011-05-31T04:54:19.597-07:00RightYou guessed it right.<div>Stephen and Kirk are the raddest. Also, their designs are SO swoon worthy. Clothes that make you say "I want that on my body".</div><div><br /></div><div><3 Jill</div>Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10940531818869098390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-483561428026054306.post-47844613646527246282011-04-26T05:29:00.000-07:002011-04-26T05:33:09.942-07:00Guessing Game<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7s0dCxwZhOWQkM_kwskicFEbh2M2qW1wlOyLDUxzbd08_W8Z_T7998yEZWUnCiwcAnjhl7ubWIeOS6fMvV5DvtwJgb_hp99r8TtuZd24DMyYEo0gZ2lA95Nez0fQko2aSl8hls0Ftlkw/s1600/Glam.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7s0dCxwZhOWQkM_kwskicFEbh2M2qW1wlOyLDUxzbd08_W8Z_T7998yEZWUnCiwcAnjhl7ubWIeOS6fMvV5DvtwJgb_hp99r8TtuZd24DMyYEo0gZ2lA95Nez0fQko2aSl8hls0Ftlkw/s400/Glam.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599868751083787234" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Photography credit Laura Berry from FrontRow mag. This super glamourous outfit is from the Fall/Winter 2011/2012 show of the brand where I will be interning this summer. Any guesses as to what the brand is called? </span></span>Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10940531818869098390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-483561428026054306.post-36435557913106383252011-03-09T10:54:00.000-08:002011-03-16T07:27:14.221-07:00Caught<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR_nZJSLF_zzwDg-7LmEkEaiGW1s7iKL55ffpdPuCY6ekNI10x4nVK18wgTCUymyy4QGaZUQnqJS9VJ7_2Uij6z4iARpCOZ-CyZsBVgja88Fo6i9nCeTGD3xw6NbpZXehr1rMyoSpFloY/s1600/Taylor-Tomasi-Hill-NYFW-Spring-2011-by-Tommy-Ton-for-Style.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 274px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582156090940903794" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR_nZJSLF_zzwDg-7LmEkEaiGW1s7iKL55ffpdPuCY6ekNI10x4nVK18wgTCUymyy4QGaZUQnqJS9VJ7_2Uij6z4iARpCOZ-CyZsBVgja88Fo6i9nCeTGD3xw6NbpZXehr1rMyoSpFloY/s400/Taylor-Tomasi-Hill-NYFW-Spring-2011-by-Tommy-Ton-for-Style.jpg" /></a><br /><p>Photo courtesty of We Heart It. I found this image of Taylor Tomasi Hill and fell in LOVE. With the bright colours, tulle poking out form the bottom of the skirt, the poppy cardigan, and studded converse, what could be more perfect?<br />Xx </p>Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10940531818869098390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-483561428026054306.post-27688442606638631892011-02-27T05:45:00.001-08:002011-02-27T06:16:05.857-08:00Loving<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmhVnVx6c0P3aP8TRoWL_h5c-jGdWPNu8IsND9zmxQkqMyodmyrmI9jlj4lb-zcw9fyiV7_Y1pNMhlrlWRlI5iB_3pMD1sL4lmwT3zIAIK1kS46izHoad8CfRKZjS5ROtLQjFl8RppvaY/s1600/MaryJane+Bow"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 304px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmhVnVx6c0P3aP8TRoWL_h5c-jGdWPNu8IsND9zmxQkqMyodmyrmI9jlj4lb-zcw9fyiV7_Y1pNMhlrlWRlI5iB_3pMD1sL4lmwT3zIAIK1kS46izHoad8CfRKZjS5ROtLQjFl8RppvaY/s400/MaryJane+Bow" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5578365068953836818" /></a><div>When I saw these shoes, it was love at first site. They are from <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.maraisusa.com"> a brand I found out from </a><a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.matchbookmag.com"> , a beautiful online monthly magazine, that inspires me to do better. The folks at Matchbook are launching their second issue next month. Be sure to read their first issue, available on the site now!</a></div><a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.matchbookmag.com"><div>Jill Xx</div></a>Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10940531818869098390noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-483561428026054306.post-50377402386403390362011-02-26T11:01:00.001-08:002011-09-09T06:40:15.232-07:00OH MA GAW.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkN7dNpEkGuAgCwfTLpCaaS0AY6Y91ohMcj6Sdf7hsFuy11xsOOYx4F_-k4HjpZQtLmwou0k8i_oKuG8J8Rp3O2CCCJU8Fyw2yA8Il3_z1B2OC8yrKtSjWXN0kwyPsP_y9MiZXA5qbM-Q/s1600/tumblr_lh1d0wlQWw1qg6ri4o1_500.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkN7dNpEkGuAgCwfTLpCaaS0AY6Y91ohMcj6Sdf7hsFuy11xsOOYx4F_-k4HjpZQtLmwou0k8i_oKuG8J8Rp3O2CCCJU8Fyw2yA8Il3_z1B2OC8yrKtSjWXN0kwyPsP_y9MiZXA5qbM-Q/s400/tumblr_lh1d0wlQWw1qg6ri4o1_500.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5578075668646330930" /></a><div style="text-align: left;">Peeps. How stunning is the makeup in this photograph? I love, love, love. It is by Jason Lloyd Evans for Chantecaille, borrowed kindly from www.evachen212.tumblr.com (which is an essential read, by the way!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Jill Xx</div>Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10940531818869098390noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-483561428026054306.post-4237697169746294022010-12-25T11:15:00.000-08:002010-12-25T11:16:14.455-08:00Merry Christmas!Merry Christmas everyone!<div><br /></div><div>P.S. Have not been able to post lately. My blog is acting up.</div>Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10940531818869098390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-483561428026054306.post-49193351027769332322010-11-30T03:24:00.000-08:002010-11-30T04:46:00.358-08:00Chloe Spring 2011<div style="text-align: left;"><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Hey guys!</span></u></div><div style="text-align: left;"><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">I just wanted to share some pictures from Chloe's lovely Spring 2011 runway show. I think it is undoubtedly one of the best shows of the season!</span></u></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></u></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9NKuKQk9sxysRa5s_0IHe493GEWSx0EYFT_9wT3_gJxJzU6Zx3iyfYVA4qPECzCzQRA7LC0ogRDCVVfw4Nc4nRUBxVFfjZMbiHfL8zv8waXj_mcalTuDyx04QCE5sbEegbdlHMahyjsA/s1600/Chloe+2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9NKuKQk9sxysRa5s_0IHe493GEWSx0EYFT_9wT3_gJxJzU6Zx3iyfYVA4qPECzCzQRA7LC0ogRDCVVfw4Nc4nRUBxVFfjZMbiHfL8zv8waXj_mcalTuDyx04QCE5sbEegbdlHMahyjsA/s400/Chloe+2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545306441865272866" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">I love the simplicity and high-quality looking-ness of this dress. This is something I would choose to wear!<br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1dn2KHf-Ww-hjCaXa7cAGVMbp-bEFVICyQmhgjqHfQN6-pX4woUQ4mWizT78a2pipUBoyFv-Kh0d0jwvG-mRgtw3vxdxSq3LBXm4oXi1wlWDqw_ts5gXZjKFmOH9RmfzQ15gaH47WWsY/s1600/Chloe+3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1dn2KHf-Ww-hjCaXa7cAGVMbp-bEFVICyQmhgjqHfQN6-pX4woUQ4mWizT78a2pipUBoyFv-Kh0d0jwvG-mRgtw3vxdxSq3LBXm4oXi1wlWDqw_ts5gXZjKFmOH9RmfzQ15gaH47WWsY/s400/Chloe+3.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545306437509983074" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">SWOON. Love. Perfection. Where can I get this outfit?!<br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY5mRC9PkcmA6AjPN2WFRsE1Zmf7ShjMBWxpBAbBCcqbRigXgItkuL1AEkXnefWebNRN0y76BO999S7QJpZGDbDH-wFWOxeJkdRkYnWOSC56XKpokx6rUAYdYmpYZysh0Sz7cloy_NAHo/s1600/Chloe+4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY5mRC9PkcmA6AjPN2WFRsE1Zmf7ShjMBWxpBAbBCcqbRigXgItkuL1AEkXnefWebNRN0y76BO999S7QJpZGDbDH-wFWOxeJkdRkYnWOSC56XKpokx6rUAYdYmpYZysh0Sz7cloy_NAHo/s400/Chloe+4.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545306428465452194" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Beautiful. I love the pristine white and bow on this dress.<br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPO2vlu8wNuuRnY1B-4voZ6iGMAShbDnvlTPs_WFlbTDDVA4Bf4TnGF1OVthOmiOYDbH1DbpQ8gH6OBILwzsKxOVWuf6tNeh143CHy1BmEeommZZF5xAo5UQExFjvjuinRLzLJ77i9utc/s1600/Chloe+5.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPO2vlu8wNuuRnY1B-4voZ6iGMAShbDnvlTPs_WFlbTDDVA4Bf4TnGF1OVthOmiOYDbH1DbpQ8gH6OBILwzsKxOVWuf6tNeh143CHy1BmEeommZZF5xAo5UQExFjvjuinRLzLJ77i9utc/s400/Chloe+5.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545306386161129410" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">I love the simple lines and super black of this ensemble. Chic!<br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMutRPgETsAl6bZ0VNFbJMqq3m5FII4I7ceQhBuCCw9nJT2Fg0i5XGc3RXRvMNd438c8KWDhxF7h2HYMga_cnTH9X4kUguZ-tErpOl78YEwX8-tdovol8rjORoj5FXupcD-_An10Cnvlw/s1600/Chloe+6.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMutRPgETsAl6bZ0VNFbJMqq3m5FII4I7ceQhBuCCw9nJT2Fg0i5XGc3RXRvMNd438c8KWDhxF7h2HYMga_cnTH9X4kUguZ-tErpOl78YEwX8-tdovol8rjORoj5FXupcD-_An10Cnvlw/s400/Chloe+6.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545306067313166642" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">I think this is a very interesting concept. Something I would definitely love to wear!<br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg6FbySIBIrUEzIVXvoXGRklUs_j4swkci4mXJ07X2cVHvLc0mfpH5Q3cRXPXnH3IhgGEy0zrL58ptnHQi0XcrARUtWedgJIXYA8j8WRUkSEMQUfvYt5fuXodW58qaZn-CTlImcNJ7We8/s1600/Chloe+7.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg6FbySIBIrUEzIVXvoXGRklUs_j4swkci4mXJ07X2cVHvLc0mfpH5Q3cRXPXnH3IhgGEy0zrL58ptnHQi0XcrARUtWedgJIXYA8j8WRUkSEMQUfvYt5fuXodW58qaZn-CTlImcNJ7We8/s400/Chloe+7.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545306061189057394" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Mmm hmm hmm. Love. Simplicity at its finest! I feel like sometimes simple things have the best impact.<br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyJ24dSOuXN7Y8y5c-GMP-AfkF3Jo7PZaIo_uNJBhmcEinfJTvCiWXHdmi4sKXvQzNNgcu9L49KyNy6f06G-9AvDLtG1-o3Czx5ijzYI4JDxxyOgh6K12O7AvKOqPrc7FgwFG0VVVIXgg/s1600/Chloe+8.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyJ24dSOuXN7Y8y5c-GMP-AfkF3Jo7PZaIo_uNJBhmcEinfJTvCiWXHdmi4sKXvQzNNgcu9L49KyNy6f06G-9AvDLtG1-o3Czx5ijzYI4JDxxyOgh6K12O7AvKOqPrc7FgwFG0VVVIXgg/s400/Chloe+8.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545306063168269810" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Kasia's blonde hair looks super with this streamlined black dress.<br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKfa0o25cf-yjYVNEWQfl7v91fvR2rXKFYAGsbNszj9H1TDr2XSsU-waFPJuyl2CpCH5mkVYMlFYGKiv00F8CnUQdjgrhuI-e1vx3PCcRDS0532cNqjci3qgLuuJR_seMWgy0n1D6vgYo/s1600/Chloe+9.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKfa0o25cf-yjYVNEWQfl7v91fvR2rXKFYAGsbNszj9H1TDr2XSsU-waFPJuyl2CpCH5mkVYMlFYGKiv00F8CnUQdjgrhuI-e1vx3PCcRDS0532cNqjci3qgLuuJR_seMWgy0n1D6vgYo/s400/Chloe+9.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545306053583031986" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">(Almost) perfect. I love the sheer tulle looking skirt. The fitted top is a perfect accompaniment!</span></u></div><div style="text-align: left;"><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></u></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><u>Since Hannah MacGibbon stepped in as head designer for the house of Chloe, it seems like she does no wrong. A match made in fashion heaven? I would say!</u></span></div></div>Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10940531818869098390noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-483561428026054306.post-40549743762159135052010-11-08T03:14:00.000-08:002010-11-08T03:18:25.330-08:00Do you think Teen Vogue would approve of these coat selections?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEDG8jQhBtIpXE0INnjZvjv7dYnqaywf5cs4qeqo53J_LdzgI0NhA0sr4zt5zzSzlPYy54EukKkdWVuIC-tgeVEVRZHSlzvlvncuzd99pMvftk5XCuBCXhDDx41oBTvXXx9QRrQwcZwpQ/s1600/Teen+Vogue+coats.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 309px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEDG8jQhBtIpXE0INnjZvjv7dYnqaywf5cs4qeqo53J_LdzgI0NhA0sr4zt5zzSzlPYy54EukKkdWVuIC-tgeVEVRZHSlzvlvncuzd99pMvftk5XCuBCXhDDx41oBTvXXx9QRrQwcZwpQ/s400/Teen+Vogue+coats.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537136091606989250" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">I created this magazine page for a Fashion News Assignment for my Dynamics of Fashion Course at school. The magazine we were doing was Teen Vogue. Do you think they would approve?!</span>Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10940531818869098390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-483561428026054306.post-8988431432564578632010-10-31T07:34:00.000-07:002010-11-20T11:01:28.372-08:00Collected Inspiration<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFYYvTXaVDV5rS5QKUHsA0qiiUIiRUXXA-bPZGtz8wlVAVbMLVtTmnoXJq8BTc8fpZOxQLkS6EDvrLWxtkQh_ai5W3eTLBDs5NzhOqyrYuq62GcLSJOOPbdpfuqcidjD_-dHezGQ7WDvM/s1600/Burberry+Real.jpg"></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitbrzslnIoZ1x2jDNqFmT8kTnEmrHe79VAtXzm2G96TC8bu1u2RdPS9gponzrosTrp6OIR-k2R8UNwnKK3ETJ8QnXvqOHKM9zecq6ZPMWEU86Evs2Vtmy0M1PUX5E-3-cksx4KZOI-U1o/s1600/Teen+Vogue.jpg"></a> <div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitbrzslnIoZ1x2jDNqFmT8kTnEmrHe79VAtXzm2G96TC8bu1u2RdPS9gponzrosTrp6OIR-k2R8UNwnKK3ETJ8QnXvqOHKM9zecq6ZPMWEU86Evs2Vtmy0M1PUX5E-3-cksx4KZOI-U1o/s1600/Teen+Vogue.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534223212063577874" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitbrzslnIoZ1x2jDNqFmT8kTnEmrHe79VAtXzm2G96TC8bu1u2RdPS9gponzrosTrp6OIR-k2R8UNwnKK3ETJ8QnXvqOHKM9zecq6ZPMWEU86Evs2Vtmy0M1PUX5E-3-cksx4KZOI-U1o/s400/Teen+Vogue.jpg" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Dearest <a href="http://www.teenvogue.com/">TeenVogue</a>, you</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> can do no wrong. Look at how beautiful the hair is, in this picture. I love the denim jumpsuit, and the blanket is rustic and a super cool idea.</span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWnHltM8Bj2FhEkEkVQ0Q15Xl3oS6qke3jOUI4nAKmSj-gOjB_bSPwJThXwRSocZUI8TtYTnZZHMxjZI5NA_26um87jFxQ8KD_kTIHQbUoydM1705-28y2r7pEWE2n2vaqeJpuBys5IHM/s1600/Mmm.jpg"></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">The tweed underneath of this navy cardigan looks beautiful together.</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYnqOXM4Q2GO42ZKigTRQTtIfpdEc0KxOFKnifM8v-d6WmvVHHxZskKw-Vv4smwou0dMzRgWkmGfRjd4xaw0lEslnIMhUBijPaoZS5aGqn31AE05pG-MqB-9IForwjXMPDWVVqOgyHDHA/s1600/Audrey.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 359px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534223190283102770" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYnqOXM4Q2GO42ZKigTRQTtIfpdEc0KxOFKnifM8v-d6WmvVHHxZskKw-Vv4smwou0dMzRgWkmGfRjd4xaw0lEslnIMhUBijPaoZS5aGqn31AE05pG-MqB-9IForwjXMPDWVVqOgyHDHA/s400/Audrey.jpg" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Audrey Hepburn is one of my life and style icons.</span></div>Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10940531818869098390noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-483561428026054306.post-50423276224856336452010-10-20T13:57:00.000-07:002010-10-20T13:59:19.112-07:00What I am loving...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilA7a28TvCZGt2zJ1puNGt_eJQm3iTO1gJWEN1a0fdRfjfTv_5fdMpz6E2_TE3QgHScHJ8c0rqQpoW-tIlBDDVjHJGE98IiWLPGuNA4XY53UvMNSKAaoEPOFS5jGAit2K3pp6tUwg914U/s1600/Lalala+ruffles.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 269px; height: 379px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilA7a28TvCZGt2zJ1puNGt_eJQm3iTO1gJWEN1a0fdRfjfTv_5fdMpz6E2_TE3QgHScHJ8c0rqQpoW-tIlBDDVjHJGE98IiWLPGuNA4XY53UvMNSKAaoEPOFS5jGAit2K3pp6tUwg914U/s400/Lalala+ruffles.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530235486009451122" /></a>How insanely gorgeous is this Pink Tartan dress? I love the colour, shape, and the ruffles are INSANELY BEAUTIFUL GORGEOUS! What are your thoughts on this seeming sartorial confection?Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10940531818869098390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-483561428026054306.post-68799096012030441392010-10-01T06:57:00.000-07:002010-10-01T07:11:59.192-07:00Crushing on...<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 230px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 345px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523078641796171826" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD-7n9oKg-ywUA15bSapm1caZOp3sMkeXrDsVgD-OX9XisbTFWU9AWp_YbvEU7BP3THH6glsAcS8PwCTIvI27kw4RYTQAuYd-3W2xP5fbhyphenhyphenJgYNITNn1I-kpSgMvai5QMG-uAIpHOtYXs/s400/Net.jpg" />Right now I am loving this Miu Miu puff shoulder wool blend jacket. For me, this item would be a wardrobe staple for years to come. It would nice to pair it with a grey silk, cashmere, or merino sweater underneath or with a crisp whit shirt and pair of wool pants. Lalala.<br />Image taken from <a href="http://www.net-a-porter.com/">www.net-a-porter.com</a>. No copyright intended!Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10940531818869098390noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-483561428026054306.post-10584602522114454722010-09-07T04:00:00.000-07:002010-09-07T04:14:05.138-07:00Back to school!Hi guys!<div><br /><div>I just wanted to let you all know that today will be my first day of school. I will be studying fashion merchandising at college, and I could not be more excited!</div><div><br /></div><div>Jill Xo</div></div>Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10940531818869098390noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-483561428026054306.post-86023437835177011122010-08-22T12:26:00.000-07:002010-09-06T05:34:11.344-07:00My Teen Vogue visit...<div>So... as you all know... Teen Vogue's Beauty and Health Editor Eva Chen granted me the amazing opportunity to visit the Teen Vogue corporate headquarters at 4 Times Square in NYC. Asking for this opportunity and not taking would seem silly, so I quickly got on planning my first bite out of the Big Apple (which I love, and plan to move to some day!).</div><div><br /></div><div>My visit to Teen Vogue took place on Thursday, July 8, 2010 at approximately 3:30 (if you want specifics).</div><div><br /></div><div>Taking a flight from the Buffalo International Airport to the John F. Kennedy Airport, landing in the City at 12, we (I took my first trip to New York City with my Mom, my Mom's friend <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Marcey</span>, and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Marcey's</span> daughter Holly. We are all friends.) did not make it to Manhattan (in my New York post, I mentioned we stayed at the BEAUTIFUL Renaissance New York Hotel 57) until 1:00. By the time we checked into our hotel, unpacked all of our clothing, grabbed lunch, and got ready, we were finally ready for our Teen Vogue visit!</div><div><br /></div><div>1 sweltering cab ride, 2 Coach shoes, and 5 hair fixes later, we arrived at 4 Times Square. Walking in the black lacquered building (where Anna Wintour goes to work every day, no less), we grab a visitor name tag, and proceed to ride up the floor 4-9 elevators. Holly and I accidentally get off on the wrong floor (where Bon Appetit magazine is located), but soon found our way to the 9th floor.</div><div><br /></div><div>AND WHAT A SIGHT THAT WAS!</div><div><br /></div><div>After a little navigation to find the telephone, we dialled Eva's extension, and she came out. Eva is super cute, and so nice. When we visited the Teen Vogue offices Eva was wearing look #2 off of super fashion designer Thakoon Panichgul's Spring 2010 runway - a gorgeous seemingly crinkled silk chiffon-y type material of various different floral-y patterns, a single, pretty, bangle with one stone-y jewel. On her feet were leopard print-y Azzedine Alaia shoes, no less. Her outfit was, in a word, BEAUTIFUL.</div><div><br /></div><div>Proceeding a polite welcome to the magazine's stunning head quarters, Eva invited my friend Holly and I into her office for a legitimate fashion meeting. In this meeting Eva first handed us the current issue of Teen Vogue, then discussed her career, the magazine's history, Amy Astley's career and history, as well as Eva's school path (including Johns Hopkins, Oxford University, and Columbia, no less).</div><div><br /></div><div>After our meeting with Eva in her beautiful office filled to the BRIM with the hottest, newest cosmetics in the market - think Clinique, MAC nailpolishes, the Paul Smith kitty lipstick - Eva took us on a tour of the Editorial floor, fashion closet, and beauty closet (where she let us choose out some lovely goodies - I picked out mostly Bert's Bees body products... YUM.)</div><div><br /></div><div>While at Teen Vogue, we got the chance to talk to Style Blogger Andrew Bevan, Entertainment Director Danielle Nussbaum (who is SO funny, and writes HILARIOUS/awesome tweets), Assistant to the Editor in chief Amy Astley, Ana Dragovic, super nice Online Editor/Director E.J. Samson. The thing that shocked me the most about meeting all of these SUPERnice people was that they dropped EVERYTHING and put their full attention on us as they spoke with us.</div><div><br /></div><div>Teen Vogue facts:</div><div><br /></div><div>Everyone at Teen Vogue was CRAZY nice.</div><div><br /></div><div>The office is divided into separate sections according to their respective departments, like: Beauty section of office for Beauty Department, fashion closet, beauty closet.</div><div><br /></div><div>There were pictures of Teen Vogue fashion shoots from many past issues all over the walls.</div><div><br /></div><div>There were racks and racks (SWOON) of the seasons hottest fashion for the upcoming photo shoots in the hallways of the magazine's corporate headquarters, as well as the fashion closet.</div><div><br /></div><div>Teen Vogue's Senior Accessories Editor (Shiona Turini) has quite possibly the best office I have ever seen in my life (her floor to ceiling is covered with the newest, hottest latest accessories, from brands like Marc by Marc Jacobs, to D&G, no less.</div><div><br /></div><div>Thank you, Eva, and Teen Vogue, for this amazing opportunity. It was great to see Teen Vogue, and you all are wonderful.</div><div><br /></div><div>Jill Xo</div><div><br /></div>Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10940531818869098390noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-483561428026054306.post-13396147215700524482010-08-17T03:41:00.000-07:002010-08-17T04:11:19.781-07:00TalkHi lovelies,<br /><br />How are you all?<br /><br />I just wanted to let you all know that I work at Boutique Topaze, a clothing consignment shop. This job has been such a blessing to me, and I LOVE working there. Stop by if you have a moment. I would love to see you!<br /><br />Also... I am thinking of doing video blog posts (or "vlogs", whatever you wish to call them), and was wondering if these posts might appeal to you? If so, what kind of topics would you like covered in my video posts?<br /><br />What I should I write/post about? What interests you? Please let me know!<br /><br /><3 JillJillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10940531818869098390noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-483561428026054306.post-89400724501322992852010-08-13T02:42:00.000-07:002010-08-19T08:16:08.039-07:00What I Am Loving<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcLfP6LnxyWiNT2qWorAYNdUS8-jpGIISoh3wDOe07fUvARRl3jjPcD-1s9pPPMvX7AnHMNSIb0pZucZo747RGi6x9zo-TAYnofLkS65O54mMBwaseP_ocsIqCb31zWz82pr6ab3v2rd8/s1600/Fashion+Items.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504827811193945042" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcLfP6LnxyWiNT2qWorAYNdUS8-jpGIISoh3wDOe07fUvARRl3jjPcD-1s9pPPMvX7AnHMNSIb0pZucZo747RGi6x9zo-TAYnofLkS65O54mMBwaseP_ocsIqCb31zWz82pr6ab3v2rd8/s400/Fashion+Items.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.leatherlustfootwear.com/High-Heel-Pump-Elongated-Pointy-Toe-Black-Red-Fuchsia-Gold-Silver-White-408-LOLA.html">Shiny pink stilettos</a>, <a href="http://www.roseannebeauty.onsugar.com/NARSMACBenefit-Wishlist-Sarahs-One-Regret-Tag-3850573">Nars Blush in Orgasm</a>, <a href="http://www.notebooknotes.com/laptops/apple/apple-macbook-pro-mb470lla">Macbook Pro laptop</a>, <a href="http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/ProductDetail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524446366869&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=282574491177891&bmUID=iFvQLKY&ev19=2:35">Prada Fall 2010 Patent Bow Belt</a>, <a href="http:///" page="3&ndsp=" h="626&w=" imgurl="'http://stylefrizz.com/img/roll-up-boyfriend-jeans.jpg&imgrefurl=" usg="__7IO6Olfj5wTxdds8R9iGUv5rCPQ=" sz="40&hl=" start="41&tbnid=" tbnh="169&tbnw=" prev="/images%3Fq%3Dboyfriend%2Bjean%2Brolled%2Bup%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN%26rlz%3D1R2TSCA_enCA368%26biw%3D1291%26bih%3D507%26tbs%3Disch:10%2C634&um=" itbs="1&iact=" vpx="130&vpy=" dur="16973&hovh=" hovw="194&tx=" ty="195&ei=" oei="ZTdjTNL_M9yhONSO9bMJ&esq=" ved="1t:429,r:0,s:41&biw=" bih="507">Perfectly styled/rolled up boyfriend jeans</a>, <a href="http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/97579">Miu Miu Fall 2010 Grey silk/cashmere blend sweater</a><br /><br />*These links contain direct access from the webpage in which they were taken. If you do not want me to use your pictures, please let me know.<br /><br />Jill XoJillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10940531818869098390noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-483561428026054306.post-85853825906369287132010-08-05T18:01:00.000-07:002010-08-05T18:06:12.686-07:00Exciting Announcement!Hi lovelies,<br />How are you?<br />I think I forgot to mention something<span style="color:#cc33cc;"> TOTALLY</span> amazing. Tomorrow (Friday, August 6, 2010) I begin my very first day at my <span style="color:#cc33cc;">BRAND NEW JOB</span> as a <span style="color:#cc33cc;">Sales Associate <span style="color:#000000;">at a</span> CLOTHING STORE</span>. I will keep you posted on how everything is going!<br />Jill XoJillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10940531818869098390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-483561428026054306.post-51668978709201704972010-08-04T05:51:00.000-07:002010-08-04T07:44:51.261-07:00Reflection of The DayI thought I would start a new post in by blog called "Reflection of The Day". What I envision for this part of my blog is that I will post a little reflection. Just a little something I think, and am thinking about.<br />To start... this is my reflection of today:<br />"Hair straighteners are so 2005". What I mean by this is flat, drab, hair straightener induced hair is so <em>over. </em>Hair straigteners may work wonders for some people, but certainly not me. I have crazy everything hair. My hair is not really straight though... and I have seen so many people fight their natural hair type by straigtening it, and when they do, it looks awful. If your hair is naturally straight, that is lovely! I will not deny, lot of times I wish I had straight, even tame hair, but alas, I do not.<br />So go ahead, embrace your natural hair type today!Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10940531818869098390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-483561428026054306.post-2819200792652813092010-07-31T05:35:00.000-07:002010-07-31T06:23:50.354-07:00Introducing: Richelle Hunter!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3XT7rBnBRtP_hyphenhyphen47eJ0IM28hAGnJRMYRAYXnwsfLjJUbSrZN2LSaoXPzfiIHJMugwDhTaBKvB8s3RVcFfgrTdBTZYSjviW6AIWwkRYcZGCqaTnhnXI-rpmSI13y-A8Ht7sdt2IUVL6Ww/s1600/Richelle+Hunter+025.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 224px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500052475265763650" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3XT7rBnBRtP_hyphenhyphen47eJ0IM28hAGnJRMYRAYXnwsfLjJUbSrZN2LSaoXPzfiIHJMugwDhTaBKvB8s3RVcFfgrTdBTZYSjviW6AIWwkRYcZGCqaTnhnXI-rpmSI13y-A8Ht7sdt2IUVL6Ww/s400/Richelle+Hunter+025.JPG" /></a> Meet one of my genuinely favorite people, Richelle Hunter. <a href="http://www.richellehunter.blogspot.com/">Richelle</a> is an extremely talented fashion designer. She has designed and sewed the garments that this post features. I love her light, feminine style which always enhances the female form, and I am sure you will to! Scroll to see some of her lovely creations!<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyiYq-mHD45PtFB9BJl2PC-pbuBmGd9E5V76NTsYdFVrAcylIzSGo0lIuku5Ousvwe4K6RVx7NhOppXeZF5ZdZSnA8A2CFvYuACnhnazQFhUBybZUDc55VgfvB5qUi98NbwMVFmlC3Lr0/s1600/Richelle+Hunter+020.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 224px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500052463704116066" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyiYq-mHD45PtFB9BJl2PC-pbuBmGd9E5V76NTsYdFVrAcylIzSGo0lIuku5Ousvwe4K6RVx7NhOppXeZF5ZdZSnA8A2CFvYuACnhnazQFhUBybZUDc55VgfvB5qUi98NbwMVFmlC3Lr0/s400/Richelle+Hunter+020.JPG" /></a> Lovely lace.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUqsRpsPpty7XnysfP5fVUY14E3KWt2XuCu83yxQQBCfOTBIs3o0wI8OrKPzxClzFR4o9-p2SnKxwZ60Wnu7Hvl8-WaAn83h8B3rK_gNYfTP_0FufK3oxL8tTFaUdBoPDxXTucXt4J1a4/s1600/Richelle+Hunter+018.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 224px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500052462038387186" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUqsRpsPpty7XnysfP5fVUY14E3KWt2XuCu83yxQQBCfOTBIs3o0wI8OrKPzxClzFR4o9-p2SnKxwZ60Wnu7Hvl8-WaAn83h8B3rK_gNYfTP_0FufK3oxL8tTFaUdBoPDxXTucXt4J1a4/s400/Richelle+Hunter+018.JPG" /></a> This pink skirt is adorned with pearly buttons, upping the glamour almost instantly.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1in0ziTidd26B6_ZWP04h9xpuXSD2bLvQ-ADayF-aCCK8IKCuBUw75L0LzTVVMLo2v_M7m7Med5a0mQU5BwiH621SVmMeOpTMkdPudYfa4EvdTwMEteJQZRfEGsOBkiigSjSm3aASZ1w/s1600/Richelle+Hunter+017.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 224px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500051062113210562" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1in0ziTidd26B6_ZWP04h9xpuXSD2bLvQ-ADayF-aCCK8IKCuBUw75L0LzTVVMLo2v_M7m7Med5a0mQU5BwiH621SVmMeOpTMkdPudYfa4EvdTwMEteJQZRfEGsOBkiigSjSm3aASZ1w/s400/Richelle+Hunter+017.JPG" /></a>This skirt is a full lenth shot of the skirt above.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVm4haAbgymL6bR5xA0CtCnvDlHyPlQMFfyAsSZ0vB-KbBsW_h5_YyW1_ZQWL-hFXu0XdXH9Wf8aeQ0iGDtpN6HchNQ38l7A3ZHXsewGyVAiELbQxy5Y__eT6RhxUyx7AxS-6WGTt_PDg/s1600/Richelle+Hunter+015.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 224px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500051052315686850" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVm4haAbgymL6bR5xA0CtCnvDlHyPlQMFfyAsSZ0vB-KbBsW_h5_YyW1_ZQWL-hFXu0XdXH9Wf8aeQ0iGDtpN6HchNQ38l7A3ZHXsewGyVAiELbQxy5Y__eT6RhxUyx7AxS-6WGTt_PDg/s400/Richelle+Hunter+015.JPG" /></a> Feathers on a beautiful dress with a <em>Singer</em> dress form in the background.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivyqYB23TJ7yxxQUZ0uqv3cT0uvXPvDvIUz2tM2cKIoBx35ee7XqJIylNBdT5PMFPsU20xtwxEGrK8vh2NO1QzRcxdAfDLPqBMXp0tf5qRL8edehmqNjgoCVNohwavqET3fSFbk-BgvtM/s1600/Richelle+Hunter+014.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 224px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500051048105321570" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivyqYB23TJ7yxxQUZ0uqv3cT0uvXPvDvIUz2tM2cKIoBx35ee7XqJIylNBdT5PMFPsU20xtwxEGrK8vh2NO1QzRcxdAfDLPqBMXp0tf5qRL8edehmqNjgoCVNohwavqET3fSFbk-BgvtM/s400/Richelle+Hunter+014.JPG" /></a> The feathers at the bottom of this piece add a feminine, fun touch.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3MrLJmG_UVEYFzJJ7kgrh1Kc504J4ZDc1k2hh3UTK5jY_mmjTrWZTaVTIgQob-49wijbF8Pbtj4RtsgLYeDxI2mABT3mKjPen0evHt3FtM0cAXAvlDcAAZngEWfBjKIoiSNPmZFAXtsE/s1600/Richelle+Hunter+013.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 224px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500051040892612578" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3MrLJmG_UVEYFzJJ7kgrh1Kc504J4ZDc1k2hh3UTK5jY_mmjTrWZTaVTIgQob-49wijbF8Pbtj4RtsgLYeDxI2mABT3mKjPen0evHt3FtM0cAXAvlDcAAZngEWfBjKIoiSNPmZFAXtsE/s400/Richelle+Hunter+013.JPG" /></a> Richelle at work.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbJY5IoiKMk6El3lHsUoZmtmT7XWstnc0BVi3CQOrkqFJNEJq35N2PtDFU9G2V14t-6oD1gVxRk28MLNIL2zBVxqqD5m20blCUtijl7ejkAZfGrra5RAYSqURG7npp21GUDWaTIol40aw/s1600/Richelle+Hunter+012.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 224px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500051034543188850" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbJY5IoiKMk6El3lHsUoZmtmT7XWstnc0BVi3CQOrkqFJNEJq35N2PtDFU9G2V14t-6oD1gVxRk28MLNIL2zBVxqqD5m20blCUtijl7ejkAZfGrra5RAYSqURG7npp21GUDWaTIol40aw/s400/Richelle+Hunter+012.JPG" /></a>This dress boasts a dramatic train, creating instant movement on the lower half of the dress.<br /><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaqkWP-s05guAhnIvzyZWOZp-LQ0nKsaGATR1-H8CCZHvQWmRTdksg3YG4bpNs4Nil2WhvaspvyDdXatNgCG0WU39OTVHGQPaUw_Y__PrZedgR9mb6aspRIyRCihE3FccrUB_izV_UHPg/s1600/Richelle+Hunter+011.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 224px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500050221622753378" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaqkWP-s05guAhnIvzyZWOZp-LQ0nKsaGATR1-H8CCZHvQWmRTdksg3YG4bpNs4Nil2WhvaspvyDdXatNgCG0WU39OTVHGQPaUw_Y__PrZedgR9mb6aspRIyRCihE3FccrUB_izV_UHPg/s400/Richelle+Hunter+011.JPG" /></a> Beautiful stripe detailing on the fabric.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwc46vMlUfOyGuCsRrlxuqZLt0BFnWj8EaWAyZMp4vXP3SkQHjSXXnAnhfWBUUS9CmMI8JOd-0BV30ylix0Y-8VslQRfIZMavnxT3QqAmeG4G7zdpOh7GvPJPsMhnyEhtTmYAy00QTIRc/s1600/Richelle+Hunter+009.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 224px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500050210240622370" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwc46vMlUfOyGuCsRrlxuqZLt0BFnWj8EaWAyZMp4vXP3SkQHjSXXnAnhfWBUUS9CmMI8JOd-0BV30ylix0Y-8VslQRfIZMavnxT3QqAmeG4G7zdpOh7GvPJPsMhnyEhtTmYAy00QTIRc/s400/Richelle+Hunter+009.JPG" /></a> Full length shot of the dress crafted with the striped fabric.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJlTnGTToDpwUWmR3oWABZRuF0J20oZJGZt5CDyCvlHezpigW7e377tih4Y7d_qRaFRPZIfkdOMP6_JZU39_FbjLQVNxlpa1OPtO3-DXPKUm2t_QQlIEUOrfHbdPgorNLSN6RcxoTAGq4/s1600/Richelle+Hunter+008.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 224px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500050205950957218" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJlTnGTToDpwUWmR3oWABZRuF0J20oZJGZt5CDyCvlHezpigW7e377tih4Y7d_qRaFRPZIfkdOMP6_JZU39_FbjLQVNxlpa1OPtO3-DXPKUm2t_QQlIEUOrfHbdPgorNLSN6RcxoTAGq4/s400/Richelle+Hunter+008.JPG" /></a> Richelle smoothing out the hem of this dress for this photograph.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9hG4O3Bse-kH-BdZ5kTd0CKS4TKNMkCUmtt0ffXhAtvxUmTpUUJexH6VZRXyuICN_qV5shFASNtRY4d8G_vodfz8X-2oZps3Req74s1WNICAkXzuwJ_UigI-OcFqj0ksM6ca7kQm_ghI/s1600/Richelle+Hunter+007.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 224px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500050195384872322" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9hG4O3Bse-kH-BdZ5kTd0CKS4TKNMkCUmtt0ffXhAtvxUmTpUUJexH6VZRXyuICN_qV5shFASNtRY4d8G_vodfz8X-2oZps3Req74s1WNICAkXzuwJ_UigI-OcFqj0ksM6ca7kQm_ghI/s400/Richelle+Hunter+007.JPG" /></a> This is one of my favourite dresses from the collection. The bow adds a sweet, girly touch, and the pattern on the fabric makes the dress more interesting with enhanced visual appeal. Truth be told, I love them all. I wish I could own all of the Richelle Hunter pieces!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBcFrcaDTkZ4wcI07WeyXUUDikLg8XXS-kJPTQp2PlRf1_i3LNMnlKvVh21qw4Xva8G6ILnUAmH1aUvO5L_gpo_xtph3wo73Px5Qf-YqT1X6LzeJvWG50tTGu5Xtg3sGTkpSbovLRr9pc/s1600/Richelle+Hunter+006.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 224px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500050188359550658" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBcFrcaDTkZ4wcI07WeyXUUDikLg8XXS-kJPTQp2PlRf1_i3LNMnlKvVh21qw4Xva8G6ILnUAmH1aUvO5L_gpo_xtph3wo73Px5Qf-YqT1X6LzeJvWG50tTGu5Xtg3sGTkpSbovLRr9pc/s400/Richelle+Hunter+006.JPG" /></a>The pleat detailing, ruffles, and two different kinds of stripes are lovely.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9Ne7J0o7GeC0GqP6DRLsUZz7ItwgO_x9B5eXi_7UbSLYGsDYjRjCmQMBX4LgPEcgwBoz1-PGT48yCiGhX1GXq9Fi4xD_-KMDekOTvEMdCckrb4mqVN4qBmPpjDUkb2EAt4zKxzjbKDrU/s1600/Richelle+Hunter+005.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 224px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500049066887864130" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9Ne7J0o7GeC0GqP6DRLsUZz7ItwgO_x9B5eXi_7UbSLYGsDYjRjCmQMBX4LgPEcgwBoz1-PGT48yCiGhX1GXq9Fi4xD_-KMDekOTvEMdCckrb4mqVN4qBmPpjDUkb2EAt4zKxzjbKDrU/s400/Richelle+Hunter+005.JPG" /></a>Sweet.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKjRz3VjsWMXlBI2l_qr_ZiDfJB1S0BTSfKA4uKEvzU1NBuBWisQvQvrNmo7wdheityaiNA6psSRvxoQp8cqYHnar4w1JgnVTwdNBasJYKsLzZb9tn2WbF_EyQHV-F0isokEJu1YvBKuI/s1600/Richelle+Hunter+004.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 224px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500049062703166210" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKjRz3VjsWMXlBI2l_qr_ZiDfJB1S0BTSfKA4uKEvzU1NBuBWisQvQvrNmo7wdheityaiNA6psSRvxoQp8cqYHnar4w1JgnVTwdNBasJYKsLzZb9tn2WbF_EyQHV-F0isokEJu1YvBKuI/s400/Richelle+Hunter+004.JPG" /></a>This is a full lenth shot of this dress. The detail photographs can be seen above.<br /><div><div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyN3YE-L6UZvyfXd9mWlLeS_Ys_W9-2rfTiqCiyxKC6xhoEhUDd5IPTU0xQ20kVPqSXGCQ_A7qASWUj71daWqH18IPZcDqQIuYzn9yxQDA2pYOnc_KYWz3AX9xOD8URVtuH1Dz9EPPIhI/s1600/Richelle+Hunter+003.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 224px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500049054801123058" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyN3YE-L6UZvyfXd9mWlLeS_Ys_W9-2rfTiqCiyxKC6xhoEhUDd5IPTU0xQ20kVPqSXGCQ_A7qASWUj71daWqH18IPZcDqQIuYzn9yxQDA2pYOnc_KYWz3AX9xOD8URVtuH1Dz9EPPIhI/s400/Richelle+Hunter+003.JPG" /></a> How beautiful is the flower detailing on the right shoulder of this dress? The pleats and gathers go so nicely with the detail.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4xmMQW9TMy-l3VZPRnIBT6JDs-7Oj3e6KanVP1OPLpLJluZopjL5tKCneqCa1Nu0qQaGSMeEQtFn77zu10LseG4-udTsgNi4en4hXzsnbN6NBjzv5yQagpm_kri8VpmlHgsU2Sbt7i6k/s1600/Richelle+Hunter+002.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 224px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500049044434738578" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4xmMQW9TMy-l3VZPRnIBT6JDs-7Oj3e6KanVP1OPLpLJluZopjL5tKCneqCa1Nu0qQaGSMeEQtFn77zu10LseG4-udTsgNi4en4hXzsnbN6NBjzv5yQagpm_kri8VpmlHgsU2Sbt7i6k/s400/Richelle+Hunter+002.JPG" /></a> A closeup shot of this beautiful gown.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgzssCLeztbj5RaSzBuTbLAYMWeuWVkEPtYLSy-5PWrssm7AX4V-m6aWRNBM9znVWyaVn8uacHTNw2P_qr7JjhDBS-VFLiNbTtLEXJh623cumtWXppmyxEnTFL7y99jQeRHat0ueKyTm0/s1600/Richelle+Hunter+001.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 224px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500049036245068770" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgzssCLeztbj5RaSzBuTbLAYMWeuWVkEPtYLSy-5PWrssm7AX4V-m6aWRNBM9znVWyaVn8uacHTNw2P_qr7JjhDBS-VFLiNbTtLEXJh623cumtWXppmyxEnTFL7y99jQeRHat0ueKyTm0/s400/Richelle+Hunter+001.JPG" /></a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /><p>This dress is so glamourous!</p><p>If you see what you like, please contact Richelle to place an order via email on her blog (<a href="http://www.richellehunter.blogspot.com/">www.richellehunter.blogspot.com</a>). You will be amazed with this girl's talent! Even after months of meeting Richelle, I am!</p>Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10940531818869098390noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-483561428026054306.post-77314041985904063322010-07-21T07:21:00.001-07:002010-07-21T09:08:54.892-07:00Blueberry Streusel Muffins<span style="font-family:arial;">Hi loves,<br />How are you all doing?<br />I hope you are having a lovely summer, and are able to relax some. I am just finishing up an online course in order to attend college in the Fall, so for me it has been all go, go, go!<br /><br />One thing that you may not know about me is that I love to bake. Eating sweet treats is definitely fun!<br /><br />What I baked this morning where Blueberry Streusel Muffins, using </span><a href="http://www.joyofbaking.com/muffins/BlueberryStreuselMuffins.html"><span style="font-family:arial;">this</span></a><span style="font-family:arial;"> scrumtious recipe from </span><a href="http://www.joyofbaking.com/"><span style="font-family:arial;">www.joyofbaking.com</span></a><span style="font-family:arial;">. This site offers a vast array of delicious recipes for baked goods including muffins, cakes, cookies, and much more!<br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZKfy83r3CeAhYDLO82uVUE18Jl9XtpkeoaDlGXKht1tb4ov3QurApdGPcnKnNCrb8Nnxu3QoZcAMAaJmiJf5yqlYycnq1xlShp-I_hSkYlLu7ZwibXev0dWVC2boac8oZeQoP7EckOTU/s1600/Blueberry+Streusel+Muffins+006.JPG"><span style="font-family:arial;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 224px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496366374007412258" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZKfy83r3CeAhYDLO82uVUE18Jl9XtpkeoaDlGXKht1tb4ov3QurApdGPcnKnNCrb8Nnxu3QoZcAMAaJmiJf5yqlYycnq1xlShp-I_hSkYlLu7ZwibXev0dWVC2boac8oZeQoP7EckOTU/s400/Blueberry+Streusel+Muffins+006.JPG" /></span></a><span style="font-family:arial;"> Super fresh blueberries. The recipe said you could use fresh or frozen. I used a combination, and my muffins turned out phenomenally!<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 224px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496366365508326530" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpAGU1pVrLFElt54Q0hdqy2tl4byC1tYPmE0Jy6HYRWixp_x6uoZFdx0LiKXqpi4O1WVFTqQH_wYiVtOneetooM5_8Z8KicuVgTAE1Sl0aQrpA4Wv7ngN4b0A3JJ4cAq98xsFriWCwP8c/s400/Blueberry+Streusel+Muffins+010.JPG" /> Lemon used for lemon rind in the recipe.<br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4h__g3_eyUGoHP6zehqhvuB7Ch5vxx-fhdqRWh0RcCDZTo3I6f4n8p5EAnJZn9kKVjUkORbw2CDmE143FUs875skaw5VFk1n6MPFprOs13QuPxW_TerjVm6-IZDJYDXKEcH7ZeOVHy1U/s1600/Blueberry+Streusel+Muffins+013.JPG"><span style="font-family:arial;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 224px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496366361873899570" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4h__g3_eyUGoHP6zehqhvuB7Ch5vxx-fhdqRWh0RcCDZTo3I6f4n8p5EAnJZn9kKVjUkORbw2CDmE143FUs875skaw5VFk1n6MPFprOs13QuPxW_TerjVm6-IZDJYDXKEcH7ZeOVHy1U/s400/Blueberry+Streusel+Muffins+013.JPG" /></span></a><span style="font-family:arial;"> SCRUMPTIOUS!<br /></span><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIEW8yyZMm27TEl5qS3ConxhEIIhtexRWY6ZpMFAZbPv8VKSzyNOAsMPvHtLcAC6_V1a3yic0MUggnDEsh-WuUnxIqcfFuryI6inR7mVJENGsIimsZ7_6h-QCOeMQrBkjqFC_hzP3mnKk/s1600/Blueberry+Streusel+Muffins+016.JPG"><span style="font-family:arial;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 224px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496366351958808242" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIEW8yyZMm27TEl5qS3ConxhEIIhtexRWY6ZpMFAZbPv8VKSzyNOAsMPvHtLcAC6_V1a3yic0MUggnDEsh-WuUnxIqcfFuryI6inR7mVJENGsIimsZ7_6h-QCOeMQrBkjqFC_hzP3mnKk/s400/Blueberry+Streusel+Muffins+016.JPG" /></span></a><span style="font-family:arial;"> I just love when things I bake turn out!</span></div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoi84-Y7GTM9A3VTQyOcj1ADTET7T2KZd7F0oiFFbgllpBFGxr1Go9LgeggVu-QfIDsHj0hS7qdfr_SwDSD-7d3byET1fFp71vLeznCnhu1PF9Nj-UfDQaoYgiO7fyxhjRoO9qFUyycWk/s1600/Blueberry+Streusel+Muffins+017.JPG"><span style="font-family:arial;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 224px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496366345308408834" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoi84-Y7GTM9A3VTQyOcj1ADTET7T2KZd7F0oiFFbgllpBFGxr1Go9LgeggVu-QfIDsHj0hS7qdfr_SwDSD-7d3byET1fFp71vLeznCnhu1PF9Nj-UfDQaoYgiO7fyxhjRoO9qFUyycWk/s400/Blueberry+Streusel+Muffins+017.JPG" /></span></a><span style="font-family:arial;"> I may have eaten more than one ;)</span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;">Jill Xo</span></div></div></div>Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10940531818869098390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-483561428026054306.post-87996621730438740562010-07-15T16:22:00.001-07:002010-07-15T17:47:02.869-07:00When I took a bite out of the Big Apple:Hello all!<br />I recently took a glorious trip to the Big Apple. It was AH-MAY-ZING! My trip to the City was from Thursday, July 8, to Saturday, July 10th. If you are planning a trip to NYC, I would totally recommend that you go for more than 48 hours, unless you have specific time limit in which you are forced to travel.<br /><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvhGzn3C_17OiSTt0gCcZmy6QW2LUwz2V4sHqZdG00eJSKG-86ngKCW8X9jH0JiBdeeclS0-9QqYYfDy-n5Elqet6A7d7QA9t9lp8bx-lGSYeQWbfE2tW3ygEazI06taN3N8JAFDYJI-4/s1600/NYC+BABY!+001.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 224px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494283214628052898" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvhGzn3C_17OiSTt0gCcZmy6QW2LUwz2V4sHqZdG00eJSKG-86ngKCW8X9jH0JiBdeeclS0-9QqYYfDy-n5Elqet6A7d7QA9t9lp8bx-lGSYeQWbfE2tW3ygEazI06taN3N8JAFDYJI-4/s400/NYC+BABY!+001.JPG" /></a> This is me at our hotel <a href="http://www.marriot.com/hotels/travel/nycbr-renaissance-new-york-hotel-57/">Renaissance Hotel 57 New York</a> which was so glamourous, before we went to <a href="http://www.teenvogue.com/">Teen Vogue</a>. </p><p>And let me just tell you about my first ever magazine tour experience. I think this deserves a post in its own? I'd say. Stay tuned. I have a LOT to write about my visit!<br /><br />Shirt/Banana Republic Spring/Summer 2010<br />Skirt/Vintage<br />Wristlet/ Coach (real, obviously, as I do not support counterfeit goods... <a href="http://www.fakesareneverinfashion.com/">Fakes Are Never In Fashion</a>). <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5xKYSlDWRL22N2biopn5Mhn0V8paTbfYG1SdExshiQdzcB_ZfppuX0uotdu2BAzy-j08NmFlcCAae8xu95d72QtnezbjWLHvTlsIVwJ-XAKvqddQV-yH7QfDAZf_VSZZMdyj0BB-WlVM/s1600/NYC+BABY!+006.JPG"></p></a><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 224px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494283206641861538" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5xKYSlDWRL22N2biopn5Mhn0V8paTbfYG1SdExshiQdzcB_ZfppuX0uotdu2BAzy-j08NmFlcCAae8xu95d72QtnezbjWLHvTlsIVwJ-XAKvqddQV-yH7QfDAZf_VSZZMdyj0BB-WlVM/s400/NYC+BABY!+006.JPG" /> This is a picture of the most delicious piece of bread I have ever tasted in my life from <a href="http://www.bltsteak.com/">the BLT Steak restaurant</a>. It had a crispy shell and inside was the most fluffy bread baked with an egg and gruyere cheese. Talk about HEAVEN on Earth!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj04-HQ8wc38RYBzaBNV_bj3AGz5LbUPInb5mZRQMc1E9jh84UBCQJp2P-CfT6ObNYX74e4BEMtuEfQXKT3-iczyEmC_kFT1dFe_HEobqgzESuVVFW0H6PJ-M5ik1zcpYl6FjweRFQ8DiI/s1600/NYC+BABY!+007.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 224px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494283199238044530" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj04-HQ8wc38RYBzaBNV_bj3AGz5LbUPInb5mZRQMc1E9jh84UBCQJp2P-CfT6ObNYX74e4BEMtuEfQXKT3-iczyEmC_kFT1dFe_HEobqgzESuVVFW0H6PJ-M5ik1zcpYl6FjweRFQ8DiI/s400/NYC+BABY!+007.JPG" /></a> This is a picture I took of our hotel's interior decoration in the lounge area. It was so funky and cool. The hotel had a stylish boutique theme. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-9e0uBpw7Gfil6pUAmBunNx5iztGQqNCuZNLHXg805mKeSV5fcFgarImLRx9a9No6EpHv6TEMWqkFDxxt8hapPe3kqRQe10sFyXYfc37qX1M_jKx9_Mz0o7b3jWF6Q8CECxVycjV0i-0/s1600/NYC+BABY!+008.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 224px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494282061466101010" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-9e0uBpw7Gfil6pUAmBunNx5iztGQqNCuZNLHXg805mKeSV5fcFgarImLRx9a9No6EpHv6TEMWqkFDxxt8hapPe3kqRQe10sFyXYfc37qX1M_jKx9_Mz0o7b3jWF6Q8CECxVycjV0i-0/s400/NYC+BABY!+008.JPG" /></a> Another shot of the lounge area in our hotel. I thought these lights were the coolest ever! They reminded me of pink jellyfish you usually see in cartoony movies.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5knb6Ghl3fVVrH73fQAhTXPGOk25SzY8q8j0pKFf5O1TkL4G2kN88PPM7DE2iC9fOTjR0go8oWheuBBsH49fHd74JKf8XFpYA-MWgZvHVhn7-CLyCTmPqZBF1FlhF7geyJsg2m1EuKNA/s1600/NYC+BABY!+011.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 224px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494282051769362930" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5knb6Ghl3fVVrH73fQAhTXPGOk25SzY8q8j0pKFf5O1TkL4G2kN88PPM7DE2iC9fOTjR0go8oWheuBBsH49fHd74JKf8XFpYA-MWgZvHVhn7-CLyCTmPqZBF1FlhF7geyJsg2m1EuKNA/s400/NYC+BABY!+011.JPG" /></a> This is a typical tourist (and I hope that someday I do not just to be a tourist in NYC) shot of me in Little Italy eating scrumptious mango gelati. Oh, the joys of mango gelato!<br /><div><div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 224px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494282041560166818" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2tsY6lOsn3Ob_RW9lvLmkkdZWha2tGuoZlybGACc426g1xyNVQjo45smdCadQGn8ynjrNJTScmATzPrjaRNvJqEQaAOalvczjSgefjZUQ3NadEYGYiGwyewMF61TENRm3e6y6n4Sww1U/s400/NYC+BABY!+012.JPG" />More hotel decor. Doesn't that pillow and the style of the chair just make you want to run over to this chair, jump, and sit on it?!<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_x9-VqVPZLkY5_oMCM6tyRRAzW5Ktr0gy-7b0O15gDTc5r070SeVcpoLqE7hBDu92AKSX-IQ2OQ-I_EqaavVajtoKUnk_0qqwVazGt32FfCo8N-Vg3KoPVqe5z_Y8eJ-GksQt_WDRhe0/s1600/NYC+BABY!+013.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 224px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494282032832866850" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_x9-VqVPZLkY5_oMCM6tyRRAzW5Ktr0gy-7b0O15gDTc5r070SeVcpoLqE7hBDu92AKSX-IQ2OQ-I_EqaavVajtoKUnk_0qqwVazGt32FfCo8N-Vg3KoPVqe5z_Y8eJ-GksQt_WDRhe0/s400/NYC+BABY!+013.JPG" /></a> Cool little blown glass looking decorations in the lobby of the hotel.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigz-5FKzyQdxN9qMB4N5ZVBJvEO04b965BbED2MHkC5KBjClxRH3B1KH7Wrmdk0MwnAF-uO7m1B1luXqn-98QwQwQR7tm3yzyT5wfgYLLXr1INwW85CkUkxo5bMONjzrwZf_ipINa-HU8/s1600/NYC+BABY!+014.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 224px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494282022684310626" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigz-5FKzyQdxN9qMB4N5ZVBJvEO04b965BbED2MHkC5KBjClxRH3B1KH7Wrmdk0MwnAF-uO7m1B1luXqn-98QwQwQR7tm3yzyT5wfgYLLXr1INwW85CkUkxo5bMONjzrwZf_ipINa-HU8/s400/NYC+BABY!+014.JPG" /></a> This is a picture that I look from the hotel's rooftop. It had a surreal view. I like this picture because you can see the Empire State building and I like the angular and linear lines in this photograph, and the way it looks like you can walk off of this patio and be in any of the buildings in this photograph.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtzP4eanOfjIGdxitI1e2zrjb2MNdifGvYnfkSs8ZR8_0hyphenhyphenA9T9Djk27X0YttUWR_elhEhug8gu4tnclvwp2uNEGdHfsMZrxn3yoYL7LUDXWiwii2ItJfVQ9uyHU6f1crN4Uy2vOt70ZI/s1600/NYC+BABY!+018.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 224px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494278802007285970" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtzP4eanOfjIGdxitI1e2zrjb2MNdifGvYnfkSs8ZR8_0hyphenhyphenA9T9Djk27X0YttUWR_elhEhug8gu4tnclvwp2uNEGdHfsMZrxn3yoYL7LUDXWiwii2ItJfVQ9uyHU6f1crN4Uy2vOt70ZI/s400/NYC+BABY!+018.JPG" /></a> This sign was located JUST outside of our hotel. I like the way the silver reflects the buildings across the street.<br /><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDT23UcwEiIy52ivuuzJiJNyhvUQYR8yPvcilJjDJkWyxkbRErcslsIJOfOUdP2BiVzh1OYbq0Pz_sqcodou0NqUfp93zT1gLJmrsYE2-WZ1USUqDUxlMA_o5QGio08p_o8kjQ5komSM0/s1600/NYC+BABY!+017.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 224px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494278779318321170" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDT23UcwEiIy52ivuuzJiJNyhvUQYR8yPvcilJjDJkWyxkbRErcslsIJOfOUdP2BiVzh1OYbq0Pz_sqcodou0NqUfp93zT1gLJmrsYE2-WZ1USUqDUxlMA_o5QGio08p_o8kjQ5komSM0/s400/NYC+BABY!+017.JPG" /></a> This marble floor was located in the hallway in our hotel leading to the rooftop view of lovely NYC.<br /><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUeOZYbyCWsaXe9oh63mJU49VfYtDXcPbaks2EOwPU3ttS6kkglUCjXMQ_276x0R14N5wIW3XZzFNy0i6oM76Mv3Y4-xEmqFwz12xKyZQODyPqVdDsindRSx6LY5XTYcWxDH5pSeL-mzw/s1600/NYC+BABY!+019.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 224px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494278760973639538" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUeOZYbyCWsaXe9oh63mJU49VfYtDXcPbaks2EOwPU3ttS6kkglUCjXMQ_276x0R14N5wIW3XZzFNy0i6oM76Mv3Y4-xEmqFwz12xKyZQODyPqVdDsindRSx6LY5XTYcWxDH5pSeL-mzw/s400/NYC+BABY!+019.JPG" /></a> I just had to include one picture of a famous NYC yellow taxicab. I thought the Lola Marc Jacobs advertisement suited the fashion nature of this blog quite nicely (although I neither photographed or was involved with the production of the ad. All props go to Marc and his team of talented workers.</div><div> </div><div></div><div>So long, NYC. I love and loved you. Hopefully I will see you again soon!</div><div> </div><div></div><div>Jill Xo</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10940531818869098390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-483561428026054306.post-66619661888012855032010-07-07T14:17:00.001-07:002010-07-07T14:22:55.462-07:00Beauty<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS20GCHJN84gJ7Fze2oG672sHkMJsXE2YtWcrRkiGq3f23nvWqJ4w4Q1ZkgYCsdITFD6bXu3-rPgmSVjZ9Pt0vbvbGL3fJzTYPJh3adHsiHJkoCoWYYx5g4gXEscodC9SPzb7eBq8ThgM/s1600/Sar.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 290px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491276921155251986" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS20GCHJN84gJ7Fze2oG672sHkMJsXE2YtWcrRkiGq3f23nvWqJ4w4Q1ZkgYCsdITFD6bXu3-rPgmSVjZ9Pt0vbvbGL3fJzTYPJh3adHsiHJkoCoWYYx5g4gXEscodC9SPzb7eBq8ThgM/s400/Sar.jpg" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">This is my friend Sarah. I saw this picture of her on Facebook, and it left me no choice but to post it! I love this kind of picture. I love Sarah's hairstyle in this photo. I love her glasses in this picture. Finally, I love how her denim-looking blouse is paired with a lace shirt underneath to creat a semi-menswear but too girly to be menswear vibe.</span>Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10940531818869098390noreply@blogger.com0