Wish me luck.

I have been in an endless email battle with a online retailer for a Red Chanel 2000 Reissue bag...

I has been a dream to purchase one for myself as a graduation gift to myself... now finally when it seems as if I would finally get my coveted Chanel... the seller sucks. Wish me Luck. I am praying for an invoice tonight.

Laced Up.

I got my first pair of Dr. Martens back in the 5th grade. Oxford mary-janes... black and red, my first "designer" purchase I begged my mom to splurge on for me. They were my first and only pair, although throughly loved I don't really know why I never ended up getting another pair. Well now, freshly graduated from college I am ready to splurge on another pair. Impulsive purchase yes, but equally excited to get some serious wear out of my newly ordered 14 eye mid calve, white patent boots. Incase you aren't as familiar with my latest summer obsession i'll provide you with a little eye candy which pushed me over the edge...

Lets bust out the rompers and cut off shorts and do what we shouldn't and wear boots in the summertime.

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Smoke & Mirrors.

Since Yves Saint Laurent's Fall/Winter 2008 collection I have been OBSESSIVE over the Trib Boots short and tall... Everyone started wearing the pump version which made me want the boot style more and more... only seeing it being worn by fashion idols and on the streets of fashion week. I would stalk ebay daily trying to find the short boot at a reasonable "college student" ...alas no luck.

Until recently I was doing my rounds on ebay, and came across the Bebe Tyra ankle boots... AMAZING. Probably the best inspired pair of shoes I have ever seen. I am usually not into blatant copies of designer pieces but this one was just to good to pass up. With my package on its way, as I frantically keep checking my tracking number... I will post pictures when they arrive. Stay tuned...

MilanFashionWeek.

First of all I just wanted to apologize for being away for so long. Last week I was sick with a nasty bug and so far this week I have been up to my eyeballs in midterms and projects for classes... but alas 32 days left till graduation, I think I can make it your just going to have to bear it all with me.

In regards to Milan fashion week, I love a lot of it but was slightly disappointed with some hard hitters such as Prada. Although a very wearable collection, its only good in specific pieces and the overall collection seemed a bit dull for my taste especially after such a stunning collection for Spring/Summer 2010. My favorite collection of Milan would have to be the Versace show. A lot of different designers are using black as always for Fall/Winter, but I thought Versace was the perfect amount. It has the ideal staples of winter such as the long jewel tone coat, but with some favorites such as the brown and black moto style leather pants for the ultimate bond girl.

Dear Donnatella, if your reading... Ill take on of the yellow leather jackets, and the feather dress.

Thanks,

Kimberley.

For the rest of Milan fashion week, these were my top ten picks.

1. Dsquared2 - Detailing in the spinal cord shoes.
2. Missoni - Beautiful oversized knits.
3. Gucci - AMAZING trousers.
4. Marni - the accessories were absolutely perfect, especially the gloves.
5. Bottega Veneta - Its nice to see Bottega having a bad girl come out, one of the best collections.
6. Christopher Kane for Versus - Beautiful body con dresses.
7. Salvatore Ferragamo - Classic Italian style all around.
8. Dolce & Gabanna - Beautiful tailoring.
9. Fendi - Great use of texture.
10. Jil Sander - Fantastic wearable work clothing...minus the jumpsuit lol.

And incase you missed it, heres the whole Versace Collection:

LondonFashionWeek.

Christopher Kane was the highlight of London Fashion Week for me. Something completely different than he has ever done before, yet reinvented himself with the use of patent leather and embroidery. What I wouldn't do for that embroidered leather jacket and the patent leather knee length pumps...

Other shows to look out for would include:

• Matthew Williamson -(The perfect cocktail dress, beautiful velvets)
• Aquascutum - (Floor length coats, and extra long tie belts)
• Vivienne Westwood -(Great mix of colors for fall, with sequins and heart belts)
• Erdem - 2nd favorite collection (Hard Patterns with Soft Layers and a great pair of Utility Boots)
• Pringle of Scotland - (Celtic pieces with luscious velvet)
• Jonathan Saunders-(Beautiful bunched socks, layers, and shoes done by Christian Louboutin)
• Burberry - (I fell in love with sherling all over again...

*Images credit to style.com

And incase you missed the live coverage of Burberry, here is the full length show:

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One trend that I have seen numerous times over the past few spring seasons, is the use of translucent accessories. Although it isn't the most discreet form of accessory, it is a funky touch to a modern classic. My personal favorite reason for loving these accessories, is they are usually very reasonably priced, all the way from the highest priced designers, but you can find get affordable pieces in everyday stores. Now if only I could get ahold of #12...

• Emilio Pucci S/S07 (1 & 3)
• Fendi S/S10 (6, 7, 10 & 11)
• Prada S/S10 (2, 4, 5, 8 & 9)
• Fendi S/S07 (13)
• Chanel S/S07 (12)

This Prada Spring/Summer 2010 ad definitally got me all excited for spring...note the accessories.

Belated NY Fashionweek.

3.1 Phillip Lim was by far my favorite collection of NYFW. I cant even explain how each outfit in this collection belongs in my closet. Besides the rich cool pallet, every article of clothing is wearable in everyday life. Tight fitted clothing has always been and will always be a trend, but the fact that loose fitting, draping pieces can be sexy to, which is a huge comfort in my mind also with my body. In addition, the shoes made by Christian Louboutin, were also just as lust worthy as the clothing they were holding up.

Here are my other top 10 collections to check out:

1. Rodarte
2. Tracy Reese
3. Marc Jacobs
4. Jason Wu
5. Douglas Hannant
6. Jeremy Scott
7. Cynthia Rowely
8. Chris Benz
9. Boy, by Band of Outsiders
10. Derek Lam (Came in close 2nd, almost my most favorite collection of F/W2010)

*Images via Style.com

-Kimberley

Thank you Mr. Postman...

(Shoes: Christian Louboutin - Yellow/Red Canvas No Prive Jeans: Bebe - Moto Jeans)

Tax Return = Christian Louboutins.

Since ive been gone.

(Shirt: H&M, Boyfriend Jeans: Rich and Skinny, Watch: ESQ, Heels: Delicious, Cuff: Marc Jacobs, Bracelet: Lucky Brand, Messanger Bag: Marc Jacobs)

(Bag: Balenciaga, Shoes: Christian Louboutin, Dress: Marc by Marc Jacobs, Jacket: William Rast)

(Shirt: Mens H&M, Skirt: H&M, Shoes: Delicious)

(Bag: Marc Jacobs, Shoes: Vince Camuto, Jacket: Vintage Fur Bomber, Shirt: Trouve, Belt: Michael Kors, Jeans: BDG)

(Dress: Laundry by Design, Shoes: Bebe, Belt: Urban Outfitters, Earrings: Betsey Johnson) Pictured on Sadaf (Dress: Vintage, Shoes: Bebe)

Its coming.Im coming.

Im back... with vengeance....

SLCsocialite. 2010. coming soon.

Casual Friday.

Change has been in order this last week, I finished all my summer classes and did very well if I might add. And with my shopping addiction that I have been trying to slow down for Vegas, it hasn't really been happening. I leave in less than a week and I don't have nearly enough saved up for this VIVA LAS VEGAS shopping spree... but I guess that just means my Visa will have to keep up with me... or maybe Ill just stay at the pool a little longer to work on my none existent tan... yeah... maybe I will. But I know Ive been such a slacker ALL July pretty much, but im totally working on it. I have no excuse now that summer semester is over. But I wont lie... im getting pretty excited, looking for internships, starting new classes, new degree (fashion merchandising), and just finishing up my Degree + Minor this next year is pretty exciting. I am just trying to decide where I want to move... The Hills, even though completely staged has got me wanted to move to LA... naturally because its the 2nd largest fashion capital in the US but thats besides the point. NYC... ACROSS the nation.. so I am pretty much a skeptic but thats where a lot of opportunity happens for the job I want to go into. Next is Toronto, CA - Also PRETTY MUCH across the nation, and a tad north - But pretty much my whole family lives there so I wont be alone. Last but not lease is Las Vegas Nevada, Its pretty much blowing up in fashion which is kind of surprising, but I think living in Sin City would be a blast.. at least for a year.

Besides my rant about my future and moving I did a little permanent change...

Shirt- RVCA, Shoes- Old Navy, Belt- JMR, Jeans- Old Navy.

Huge change Right?
Yeah I got a little crazy, felt a little punk rock and completely HATED bangs and wanted to be rid of them completely. Dont worry center part is going to be all the rage, don't you worry... my hair just needs to grow a few inches oh yeah... and work on that tan... So thoughts?


Oh and in my casual Friday outfit... you will see peeking from under my boot cut jeans some fabulous jelly looking shoes. Those shoes are these:

THEY WERE A STEAL, reg $19.50 which is pretty much a steal to begin with - they rang up at a total of $4.49. They come in an adorable gold color as well. Now thats a bargain Vegas will have to understand.

I apologize for my Casual attire today. But cut me some slack everyone deserves a break right?

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND.
♥

Dont be such a Pre-Madonna.

Heres a late night giggle.

1.	pre-madonna
A very young prima donna. It is a play on words that uses "Madonna", the name of a pop-music star who is a prima donna of the highest order. Pre-madonnas cannot help they way they are because their parents spoiled them and they are still developing their personalities. 1. Prima-Donna From Italian words meaning "first woman" or "first lady", depending on your preference, the prima donna is the leading lady in a performance, and especially in opera. Can also be called a diva. Is now often used to describe someone arrogant, vain, or just plain bitchy. Diva and prima donna have become synonomous with a show-off or a bitch, regardless of whether or not the person in question is male or female. I just adore Urbandictionary.com ha ha ha. But at 11:54 on a monday night ill leave you with this, Goodnight Monday: (Note: New Ninewest Heathers...♥) Shirt- American Apparel, Skirt- Tahari, Shoes- Ninewest, Crosses- Forever21, Belt- Thrift, Rings- Vintage. Rate my outfits on Chictopia♥

Vitamin C.

Orange-you-glad I wrote this post, well you might not be but I am quite excited. This week's Look of the week had my addiction ready to share with the world. My love of orange came at a very young age, not being able to choose a favorite color so I had 2 growing up. Although its still in the line up for favorite colors, blue pretty much stole my heart for the number one spot. Orange will always be there for me, although always being obsessed with it, never can I find it. Im beginning to think that there's an orange drought.... well let me correct myself, there isssss orange out there, but I cant find anything worthy of the beautiful color orange, besides tacky club shirts, or the basic T... Can I pleeeeease get a pencil skirt, patent leather bag (thats not in the quadruple figures), long sweater, or at least a unique dress... alas. Nothing. Im beginning to think that only orange in my wardrobe is going to consist of my Kodak Digital Camera (which I do keep on me at all times) and my orange mesh tank... the label slips my mind at the moment - probably since I have YET to wear it. barg. for a spring 08 trend color, WHERE IN THE CRAP IS IT!? I am kind of going ballistic but have you seen it with nudes, greys, browns, black or white. Its pretty much the warm toned jewel in the warm color pallet, like purple is to the cools.
But lets not get confused now. Im not talking apricot or peach... toned down oranges, beautiful. But im looking for more of a balls out punch of orange, not quite neon... but pretty dang close.

Need some examples? try Spring/Summer 08 Favorites for love at first sight pieces of orange.... I wish I could afford right now.


But seriously how can one not be obsessed with this exotic citrus color, its almost memorizing. Although this is a color presented as a trend for spring 08, its much much more versatile than just a seasonal color, its a year round classic color that gets overlooked. - Yet if you get more into the peachy tones, yeah id lean more towards s/s season myself, but again... I want REAL bright orange.

First I was quite fearful of the pigment, we all think "I dont want to look like its halloween"... yeah Ive said that a few times, but it was more of a who gives a shit kinda attitude and just going for it, although orange is not often seen in fall/winter (besides halloween and thanksgiving to the American residents) I wish I could find some now, so I could layer and combine looks for the upcoming F/W season. There is only one collection so great, so edgy... I needed orange back in my life. Paulo Melim Andersson, although spending a short time at Chloe, being replaced by Hannah MacGibbon...He mastered the art of orange. Making every woman lust for it.



I need that bag, belt and everything from that collection (note the obsession on those mid-cafe black boots).... I guess ill just have to continue my mission... Perfect Orange I will find you!

(note orange color highlist for emphasis ha ha) ♥

Just in Time.

One word will explain my absentee. Finals.

Yes... it is that time, next week is my last week of summer semester and I couldn't be more excited. Im just really busy with alot of things lately. Not only do I have school breathing down my back, sorority recruitment is coming up and I have some work to do, but its all in a days work. But although its tuesday its still early in the week to ask how everyones weekend was? Because not only did I have a great weekend, I have fell madly in love with an accessory I thought I wouldn't really become fond of. Then it happened. and now im screwed.

I have been on the mission for the perfect mens watch(because womans watches are never good enough): Not to flashy, elegant, classic, silver, big, and beautiful.

I fell in love with this, and 3 links later it was sitting pretty on my left wrist.

Beyond now my growing obsession for watches lately, and my love for Cassie - I have now grown fond and quite envious of her watch collection... next on the list... GOLD.




The last picture I had to post because that gold watch is going to haunt my dreams, with the already nightmares I have of never being able to own the $4,000 Balenciaga ankle boots, Im beginning to not care if I buy the Steve Madden or Bakers knock offs. . . Its getting to hard.

And after reviewing Cassie picture son thefashionspot.com, Im pretty sure ill be buying a 2 finger personalized ring, NO LC RING COPY here, that ones to skinny and frail... If your wondering what I am even talking about, hopefully I will have one in the near future♥.

Mod Squad.

I don't know if its almost the end of the semester for everyone, but I have two weeks left of summer semester and im pretty much dying. Granted my classes are not so bad, and I only go twice a week, they have really upped the mother load. But I am back and want to thank everyone on the lovely comments and hope everyones enjoying the bloggy, ive almost been around 2 whole months. But I am back to catch up and post sorry about the delay!

First and foremost I wanna give a shout out to Share My Fashion Addiction!
for featuring my photo on her blog, this would be my first time getting featured, Thank you so much! - Shes got a lovely blog as well, so check it out!

And also if you havent realized where I get all my spare time, let me just inform you. Being a receptionist is pretty chill and thats where I do the majority of my posts from, and get all my lovely pictures from aswell. Most bloggers have a boyfriend, I have my trusty desk. But besides that if im not blogging or shopping online I found the most amazing website for bored people like myself... www.hulu.com - They have TV episodes and online movies... Its pretty great. Just figured if some of you guys are as bored as I am usually, its quite the jackpot... and I am completely hooked on Temptation Island... im a nerd I get it.

Here is today:
What was a shirt, turned into a dress. And what was a see-through dress, added a dress underneath and turned it into a layered dress. And what was a layered dress, was belted and turned into a bubble dress... God how i lover the versatility of clothing♥

Now... lets figure out something to do with my hair ha ha.

Dress#1- Forever21, Dress#2- Gadzooks, Watch- Moschino, Shoes- Ninewest, Belt- Old Navy.

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Bedazzled Biker Babe.

What a title right? Yeah.... we will get to that later. Well to begin todays post ill start it off with a beauty portion, I dont do much beautification on a regular basis, I just tend to stick to the basics... maybe alittle something here and there but not to much unless its an event or something. So I made my little beauty board.

BEAUTY BOARD SLC.

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Although most of you are used to seeing curly hair, this is straight... and its a bit longer now.
But you get the Idea.

Tinted Moisturizer-
Clinique makes great ones I use City Block tinted moisturizer... Ive heard great things about Smashbox aswell.

Foundation-

Im not a big fan on liquid foundation because having oily skin such as myself it just can clog my pores and really be bad news for my skin, so I am a huge fan of Powder foundations...mainly Shiseido Sun Protection Compact Foundation in 34 SPF (beacause im totally anal about aging, and the effects of sun on my face) - Its really light and covers alot, but if you have a blemish or something you can usually just dot it on there and the apply the power foundation.

Bronzer and Highlighting-
I am a big fan of bronzer and blush but for me its blush in the winter and bronzer in the summer, but maybe a mix of both here and there but right now its bronzer. The best bronzer under the sun is NARS, seriously... im not even kidding, its the best. Trust me.
Now for highlighting I recommend two... Benefit makes a good liquid highlighter but again... liquid and that just creates oilier skin...
So 1. I recommend Sephora Brand Luminizing Trio (comes in two colors so pick and choose)
and 2. Mac Mineralize Skinfinish in Gold Mine... my favorite... but I think its limited so if you want it im pretty sure Ebay's your best bet. But I just dust it all over my cheekbones to emphasize it a tad. Great stuff everyone should own a highlighting product.

Mascara-
I have really long eyelashes to begin with so I don't like anything really chunky or heavy cause it just ends up getting into my eyes anyways. Im a huge fan of Maybelline Great Lash in Blackest Black its simple and gets the job done.
Does anyone use DIOR SHOW mascara, im tempted to try it but just curious how it goes on.

Lipgloss-
Im really picky about my gloss, as long as I have a nude tone or a pink tone in my purse everyday im set. These are my perfect lip gloss colors:
Perfect Pink- Clinique Glosswears in Kitten Pink
Perfect Nude- Rimmel in Eastend Snob
Perfect Nude/Pink combination- NARS in Turkish Delight.
Perfect Red- MAC Lipglass in Russian Red (same as the lipstick)

Perfume-
Usually the last thing I put on before im running out of the door...late. Everyone has there out signature fragrances but these are some that have been with me through the years.
Day - Dolce and Gabanna Light Blue (I first got this perfume about 5 years ago, and have been wearing it ever since- although kinda trendy... well more so than it was. Its an amazing smell very distinguishable.
Night- Dior's Miss Dior Cherie. The most elegant smell to me. Its utterly classic, although Chanel is probably the most popular classic fragrance, this is my Chanel.... and I am a Dior Whore anyways.

Nail Polish- Own one in everycolor (roygbv) red, orange, yellow, green, blue, violet. and Black white gold and silver - and then your good. That would cover everything :) - I am a huge nail polish buff. And nail polish brands dont really matter so $1(wet and wild) - $17(chanel)... its your call.

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Next order of business, My Ninewest Heathers came in this morning at work and they are so beautiful on! Yet since I am a scatter brain, I left my camera home sitting on the charger... and the curling iron on in my sink...STILL... im a tad bit nervous. ha ha.
Another lovely package came in the mail for me. . . The hunt is over, I now own the perfect fingerless gloves, and they really pull everything together, heres the outfit I paired them with, and the reason for the fabulous title:

The last one turned out really interesting with the lighting, but its pretty cool.

Dress- Karta, Tights- Forever2, Shoes- Joey, Hat- Charolette Russe, Gloves- Ebay.

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