Rockabilly Teen Vogue 2005

I"m really into white tights for this upcoming season. I think the whole opaque black tight thing has been overdone, so I'm looking on a fresh take. I guess you couldn't call this look that fresh because this is a photo shoot from 2005, but I do think white tights are the road less traveled. I'm also digging the heavy wool. I saw a good bit of 1940's-esque fabrics and styles when looking at the vogue runway book for fall/winter 2009, and I think that heavy Grey wool fits the bill.

I know he is a sellout...

But I have this hidden love for John Mayer. Call me cliche but something about those smoky tones and mad guitar skills makes me weak at the knees. The fact that he is easy on the eyes doesn't hurt either..

Post 101!

Check out this band Matt and Kim! You might recognize their song "Daylight" from the bacardi Mojito commercial where this dude is walking through time to get a drink. Its my favorite commerical with my favorite song! Everynight I get a good workout dancing to this song before I go to sleep.

Sephora haul!!

For starters go watch MeganHeartsMakeup's videos. I love her make-up tutorials! They may not be your cup of tea, but I really appreciate the idiot-proof tips and advice. Applying makeup isnt one of my strong points. She's cute and has the fluffiest bangs I have ever seen. So in the spirit of my YouTube make-up tutorial binge, I replenished my stores. Check out my haul!

Love knot

To me there is something so romantic about a long thick braid of hair. I really love when in the poem "The Highwayman" it says the beautiful heroine braids 'dark red love knots into her long black hair'. Renior's famous portrait called "The braid" illustrates how a braid can be so sensual. I especially love hedi style braids like this lovely young lady has (photo from the Sartorialist). Mk olsen pulls of the look quite well. I'm considering this hairdo for my debut (picture from Priscilla of Boston...and yes, that's my dress. ). Thoughts?

de russie, avec l'amour

Ballet Body

I'm trying to get into shape because I've pretty much given hope on returning to ballet class anytime soon. I dug out this book from the stacks teetering around my bed and settled down for a good long workout. Its called New York City Ballet Workout. I have to say that I loved it! It workes your butt, legs, and abs in a very low impact way. You focus on that Ballet core and holding your spine. It's pretty much a book of floor barre exercises, but I put weights on my ankles to intensify things a bit. Great for any ex-ballerina's looking for that same strech they used to get from class.

Late Bloomer

Once again i'm drawn to these unflattering pants! I promise I don't have anything agains asses. But how cute would these bloomers be with a white tank top for frolicking on the beach on a windy day? Bloomers were all over the Goirgio Armani Fall 2005 RTW (in black) and MiuMiu Spring 2008 RTW. I just can't say no to these sweet tartan bloomers from Anthropologie.

Jus d'orange

Dessous

Ruffle Racer Bra and Bikini