Future DIY?

While watching Gossip Girl last week I became fascinating by this necklace that Blake Lively's character wore. It also appears to be somewhat simple, once the chain-link pattern is mastered. Anyway, I really hope to make my own version once I have the time. Maybe over Christmas break.



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A Day at the Zoo

When I first saw these shoes I was unsure about them. Strange was the first thing to come to mind. But after a minute I decided they were more whimsical and fun, as I'm sure they were meant to be, then I'm used to. A break from the clunky black wedges I usually lust after. Of course these aren't shoes I would wear exactly. But I think they could definitely make any outfit interesting. Who knows, maybe the design will trickle down the retail chains and in a year we'll all want a pair of animal heels. But for now I'll just enjoy this delicate and intricate design.



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Courtesy of Jak and Jil.

Rainbow Brite

I have a feeling that I'm going to be using this picture as a pick-me-up during the winter season. Super colorful Ruthie Davis shoes. Amazing.

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Rustic

These are the kinds of shoes I've always wanted to design. Mostly just because of the heel. I love interesting heels. Although something about these in particular looks incredibly painful. Either way, Jil Sander is a genius.




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Tulletastic

There is a reason I typically avoid commenting on clothes, and focus mainly on shoes. When I read people's assessment of the latest lines and designers I am simply awestruck by the knowledge they have of not only the history of the designer or fashion in general, but also their ability to dissect specific inspirations and fabrics. To me, clothes in the fashion industry are this huge ridiculously complicated entity that I don't think I have even begun to appreciate or understand yet. Because of this I stick to accessories and shoes, which in my mind are more independent in that people don't focus on their history as much. It is true that there are still those people out there who know and appreciate them as much, or even more so, then the clothes, but this is my rationalization.

That being said, when I saw this dress I knew I had to attempt to do it justice in a post. I am just obsessed with the combination of the tulle and lace, the sexiness that comes from the sheer lace being covered seemingly haphazardly by sheer tulle, and the structure that comes from the lines on the chest and the shoulders. It doesn't hurt that Blake Lively is wearing it, and she happens to be a fashion favorite of mine.

I'm not a fan of the shoes she paired with it, but I respect the attempt at the correlation with the sheer. But maybe I over think things.



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Courtesy of Coco Perez.

Akira Akira!!!

Sooo I am officially the campus rep for AKIRA, an awesome store in Chicago. I just got my first task and I'd love for you guys to help me out. All you have to do is "Like" them on Facebook and then comment on their page's wall saying "gators" so that they know I am the one who sent you! You can also follow them on Twitter and tweet "gators" @ them if that is more your speed. I can really use all the help you guys can give me!

And if you don't remember, AKIRA is responsible for this post I did awhile ago of these stunners.


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BusyBusyBusy

Had my first exam this past week and my second is on Monday. I have absolutely no time to do anything that isn't academic related. Or even finish looking at articles and clothes from NYFW. Soon.

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Sneak Pump!

Ruthie Davis tweeted this teaser of her S2011 collection and it has definitely gotten me super excited to see what more she has up her sleeve! Such a departure from the dark and tough heels I posted here, but you can still tell they're from the same designer, an amazing feat. I'm loving the combination of neutrals with metallic, and of course the hot pink sole! Also of course, the exposed heel, made a little more interesting with the combo of wooden and traditional materials. Killer! Can't wait to see the rest of the collection.



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Stomp

A little midweek eye candy.





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It Gets Better

I am completely in love with everything about Miroslava Duma. She seems to have everything in life and is now pregnant and still looking amazing. This post was put into the works back in July when I first found out who The Ideal was. I could add hundreds of more photos of her perfection but I'll leave it at this for now. She's rich, has amazing style, is a talented editor and writer, and is charitable, turns out the ideal extends beyond the skin.















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Courtesy of Google Images.