pop of color

i'm really loving the color coral lately. i've actually always like it! its one of those colors that i have a lot of in jewelry, tops, skirts, yada yada yada...buuuuuutttttt what i dont have are any CORAL SHOES. everytime i look at an outfit, i think what could make the look POP a little more?? so with all the color blocking and bright ideas going on for spring right now, i thought why not add a great pair of peachy/orangey pumps to each outfit (i know im soooo smart-wink wink) below are two pairs i have my eyes set on right now....

LuLu's- $99

LuLu's-$131

a few quick tips on how to add the pop or color to your wardrobe....

1. pair coral shoes with contrasting colors... like a royal blue dress or with a pair of bright yellow skinny jeans

2. replace your brown clogs with a vibrant pair of coral ones to snazz up your netural tone outfit

2. stand out in your simple white blouse and blue jeans with pair of peachy shoes

COLOUR

some may think that pastels, bolds, and neutrals have nothing in common BUUUUUTTTT when it comes to SPRING 2011 nail color- THEY ARE ALL THE RAVE! Whether  you choose a sky blue pastel, a bold peachy pink, or a barely there neutral, just make sure not to leave home WITHOUT them painted!!! (specially your toes-EWWW).

AMERICAN APPAREL may be in a little bit of trouble right now, but ONE thing this US clothing retailer has going for them is their recent launch of nail polish. their new nail lacquer line consist of a wide variety of colours all inspired by their company. you will find "office" (which refers to the minty green accounting notepad you might find of the 7th floor) or "factory" (which of course refers the shade of their factory floors and walls). so what are you waiting for- START PAINTING!!!

some of my favorites are PALM SPRINGS (3rd from the left top row) MANILA (2nd from the left on bottom row)

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OKAYYY so i got a little busy this week and neglected my blog... BUUUTTT I'm currently house sitting/babysitting my nine your old sister while my dad is out of town. annndddd lets just say that its a llloott easier to babysit a 5 month old! :) but anyways i think i have blabbed ENOUGH about CFW 2011 so i figured i would post what few pictures i took during my week (you weren't allowed to have cameras backstage unless you were press.... but i managed to sneak in a few) ENJOY :)

models from COPPER PENNY show

models from COPPER PENNY show

models at the lotion station

my power lunch everyday

all the people sunbathing around the tents

backstage

a little model down time-glad someone could have it

patiently waiting for hair and makeup

where everyone got beautafied

me and my sweet friend dara 

three trays of sushi i lugged down king street for the models

a trey of sushi we stole from the models. i felt it was owed to me.

me and dara on friday when winter decided all sudden appear again (doesn't she look like kate b. from blue crush??)

the fern mallis rocking a pair of gold sparkling TOMS

PS. my 3 top favorite things from fashion week

1. meeting girls from all over the country who enjoyed fashion just as much as me

2. seeing the emerging designers passion and drive for their amazing collections

3. meeting mychael knight and fern mallis

no she didnt

first off i would like to tell u exactly what my title was and what i did all week... but it was OHHH SOOO ever changing. so i will save all those exciting details for later in the week because right now i still CAN NOT STOP talking/thinking about what i saw on FRIDAY NIGHT.

BUUUTTT let me give you a quick summary of how each night went down (or was suppose to go down) the actual show first began with 3 approximately 10 min runway shows for local boutiques. AND dont get confused here-these aren't your mom and pop boutqiues either. these are FASHION FORWARD ahhmazingly styled shows (ex Copper Penny/Hampden Clothing). next there would be a 45 minute break (well a break for the audience not us) and then four emerging designers would present 8 pieces out of their fall 2011 collection (to be judged by the people and by the judges- Mychael Knight/Fern Mallis/Gilt Group Co Founder)!!! lastly the show would end with a featured designer (like Hunter Dixon) and then finally they would announce the winner of emerging designer competition for the night (who would then go on to compete in the final competition Saturday night) got all that??

OKKKAAYYY so back to what my eyes saw friday night. it was the most BEAUTIFUL.WHIMSICAL.INTRICATE.ASTONISHING.AND GASPING COLLECTION EVER. and i wasn't the only one who thought this. the audience and judges gave a standing ovation to the lovely collection.

so who is she? CHARLOTTE HESS and her lines is ISOBEL AND CLEO and it is ALL HAND-MADE. yup these beautiful knitted garments are all made by miss charlotte herself. as i cued each model i couldn't help but almost miss my cue bc i was so mesmerized by each piece. its one thing to design a garment but its another thing hand knit each garment too. ANNNDDD these pieces aren't from your grandmas knitting collection either- they are actually STYLISH & WEARABLE. i'll stop talking now and let the pictures do the rest.

ps. i also met charlotte for a brief second and helped her move her collection into the tents. and she was the NICEST. SWEETEST. FUNNIEST. MOST DOWN TO EARTH PERSON EVER. every desinger needs to take cues from her.

pss. will you except my friends request already???