Insta-Grammy

These are some of my red carpet faves from the 2014 Grammy's! Head over to my Instagram and keep up with what's hot: http://instagram.com/myblondeelife

No boys allowed!

As you all may know, this summer I got the chance to spend a week in NYC. On one of my shopping escapades I picked up this one of a kind, 1950's vintage prom dress (which I wore to my senior homecoming!) and also had the best experience at Shareen, a spectacular vintage shop. 

Tulle, lace, and soft pastel blue.. sigh, I'm a girly girl.

The shop is on 13 West and 17th Street and you have to ring the buzzer to get in, there's also a signature red/pink dress hanging outside so you know you're at the right place:

photo via NYtimes

One of Shareen's other cool factors is that the shop is strictly NO boys allowed. This means you can try on clothes wherever you want in the store! The girls there were super sweet and helpful; the dress I saw was just what I had been dreaming of...

Here's a final pic of the dress pre-homecoming! :)

I'm a sucker for vintage, it's always a great way to go if you want to break away from the sea of plastic rhinestones and cheap looking lamé, plus it gives the dress so much more meaning! 

P.S. A VERY special thanks to Anna Pociask for taking phenomenal senior pictures (I'll post some more later) she has become a great friend and such an inspiring role model to me, check out more of her work here: Anna Pociask Photography

New York, NY- Passion for Fashion Workshop

On the corner of 7th and 27th stands my long-time dream school! And after spending a week in New York, I still can't express everything this school and this trip meant to me. But I was able together just a few highlights of this packed week:

Field trip to Mood Fabrics? I know you watch Project Runway, and I know place this pretty freaking awesome.

Working hard, planning one of our daily projects!

With Professor Nancy! Love being taught by industry professionals..

Endless Fabric, Endless Buttons!!  

I also loved visiting other schools, like Parsons!

Lovely skyline view from the roof of MoMA PS 1 in Queens.

Seeing the infinitely famous 'Starry Night' - a dream come true. @ MoMA

Just a fraction of the stunning artwork I saw. In love with this culture..
@ 5 Pointz in Queens (Maybe you recognize the building from Now You See Me?)
@ MoMA

And some fashion for you! Some mood boards pre-photoshoots and projects.

So now, a few months later, I've applied to FMM at FIT and hope and pray everyday I'll be excepted. With less than half of the applicants being accepted, I'm scared to death!

But I made truly lasting friendships during my time in the city, and here are a few girls I REALLY hope I'll be going to school with and seeing again soon :)

Lots of Love, a New York gal at heart ♥

PhotoaDay//Fashion Inspiration

I decided to try one of those "photo a day" challenges this May, and have actually really enjoyed sharing a lot of my favorite things! I'm using ModlyChic.com's instagram plan and loving it (the challenges are fashion related, heres the link).

Here are some peeks at what kind of inspiration you'll see:

So follow me on instagram for your #FashionBloggerPhotoaday May pictures!

XOX -Marie

P.S. Be sure to email me or follow me on twitter, I love to talk!!
Count Down to NEW YORK CITY: 5 weeks!

Pre F/W 2013/14- Late Re-Cap

Am I the only one mad at that groundhog?

You know, the one that predicted an early spring? Fashionistas must look on the bright side, it's still chilly (and yes, I also check the weather in New York), but its a great time to take an early advantage on the Fall/Winter trends this year. The February shows were stunning as always and I can't believe I'm just now getting together my absolute favorites, better late than never!

My personal picks for 2013/2014:

Diane von Furstenburg

Jason Wu

Louis Vuitton

London Fashion Week

Topshop Unique

Milan Fashion Week
Fendi

Paris Fashion Week

Valentino

Another Valentino highlight:

Betsey Johnson

Betsey's show was absolutely NUTS, I had no idea what I was watching, but I loved it. She never stops having fun; I really look up her independent creativity, she does what she wants! You must watch: 

Betsey Johnson Fall 2013

Thank you to everyone who takes time to even glimpse at my blog! Be on the lookout for a Spring post (finally) next! So excited, news and surprises to come. :)
 Have a diamond studded day XO

"How do you walk in those shoes?"

If you've worn heel-less shoes, you've been asked this question.

(and really, its not as hard as it looks!)

I saw them and had to have them. A while back I was scrolling through the priced-down shoes on makemechic.com,thanks to Seventeen magazine, and was enchanted by the vibrant royal blue. And now I'm finally getting to post about them.

dollhouse Shoes -$30 

Faux Fur Vest (essential if you don't own one, it will change your life) -Forever21

White Collar Button Down- Forever21

Dark Wash Jeggings- H&M

Watches and Gold Chain- Vintage

I added in my own personal photograph of the necklace I used in this shoot to give you a better look! 

One of my favorites

Blue Diamond Necklace- Vintage (circa 1950s)

Like K.I.D. Photography on Facebook to see more! All credit to my wonderful friend Kylie for these pictures and for always taking the time to go on adventure filled photo shoots with me. SO much fun!

Look out for my Fall/Winter 2013/14 fashion month recap, on the way! Then get ready for some spring posts! Millions of "thank yous" for reading. *air kisses*

XO

“No winter lasts forever; no spring skips its turn.” 

-Hal Borland Quotes

Educated Fashion//No Library Left Behind

Fashion Hungry?

Happens to me all the time! If you're anything like me (a twig) then you starve for style fulfillment and also for the resources to fill you! Well, if you are in fact starving, I know a little free fix. We often forget that libraries still exist, I mean all we need are our iPhones right? But they are, in fact, gold mines brimming with books overflowing with style advice, inspiring pictures, and everything to satisfy your fashion hunger.

Here's what I got on my last rainy-day visit (and I recommend each one):

• Cupcakes and Cashmere by the star blogger Emily Schuman

• Coco Chanel by Dennis Abrams - the most easy to read biography of this icon

• The Teen Vogue Handbook, which gives helpful advice on the many fields the fashion industry offers (a must have for students)

• I'm sure you've heard of The Style Strategy and The One Hundred both by one of your Project Runway faves Nina Garcia

• The Complete Book of Oscar Fashion (75 Years on the Red Carpet), I was so happy to find this, great preparation for the Oscars February 24, anticipation!

• Americas Next Top Model: Fierce Guide to Life Even though this one is a couple years old (2008) it had tons of great advice, plenty of suprises!

• The Fairchild Dictionary of Fashion this amazing book has every word you could ever hear relating fashion

I love fashion and art books, there's something very magical about them. I'm a visual person, so books full of illustrations, photography, and with creativity swirling on every page are (to me) plain delightful. But these factors also make many of them expeeeeensive. When I first looked into 'The Fairchild Dictionary of Fashion', I found it retailed for almost $50. But I'm now enjoying it, for free, from my lovely library :)

I hugely suggest only buying books you really cherish and will pass down, and that may not be available at your library but you still just have to have them. They are a good investment, and you can find some for a lot cheaper on amazon. Some faves on my shelf are: Influence by my favorites Mary-Kate and Ashley and Style A to Zoe by the legendary Rachel Zoe. I also have a beautiful Gianni Versace book, Lauren Conrad's Style book, and a few other amazing fashion books I've picked up along the way. 

When you can't learn everything hands on, books are so wonderful for learning more about fashion, fashion history, definitions, designers, simple style advice, organization advice, basic wardrobe advice, and skin and health advice. Branch out and read everyday for a well rounded view on fashion and a new spot in your brain full of ideas. I also enjoy the New York Times on my iPhone every morning!

Even if you aren't a big reader, if you are really passionate about clothes and fashion than you will enjoy these books, if not the provoking photographs, and hopefully they will spark inspiration!

Happy reading :) 

p.s. I finally received a new computer in the mail, so I'll be back to blogging regularly! Sorry for the delay, many outfits and pictures are coming soon twigs!

XO