Met Gala 2012

Oh the Met Gala, one of fashion’s biggest nights and possibly my favorite red carpet event of the year.This year there were a lot less fashion flops then I expected, so I decided to focus on the HAUTE fashions.

Colorful Beauties: Solange lit up the room in Rachel Roy, Emily Blunt was pretty in pink in Calvin Klein, and Diane Kruger looked perfect in Prada

Dark and Dangerous: Rihanna stunned in Tom Ford, Chanel Iman also rocked a Tom Ford masterpiece, and Rooney killed this Givenchy look

Metallic Moments: Scarlette had a princess moment in D&G, Camilla was oh so 20′s in Ralph Lauren, and Leighton was shining in Marchesa

Prada’s Short Stories: Carey pulled off a stunning scaled number, Kate went for a dark feather piece, and Gwyneth…no words!

My Current Obsessions: Bras to Beauty

 

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BCBG-Pleated Maxi Dress Clarins Skin Care Zara Pants School Girl Chic Bobbi Brown Corrector Urban Outfitters Lace Bras Malin & Goetz Products DVF SS 2012 Chanel Ballet Flats Fashion Books Prada Bag & Prada Sunglasses

These are my must have items right now! I have been using Bobbi Brown makeup, Clarins skincare, and Malin & Goetz products for years and I can’t live without them! The Chanel flats are my go to shoes, I wear them all the time.

The other items on my list are things I am dying to have, the Prada bag and sunglasses are the splurge worthy items!

Happy Styling! xox

LEATHER, STUDS, AND SPIKES OH MY!

THE ROCK AND ROLL STYLE HAS BEEN ONE OF MY INSPIRATIONS FOR YEARS. THERE IS SOMETHING SO STYLISH AND COOL ABOUT A GIRL WHO ROCKS HER CLOTHES LIKE BLONDIE! THE MESSY HAIR, DENIM SHORTS, AND STUDDED ACCESSORIES COMPLETES THE LOOK FOR ANY GIRL WANTING TO WALK ON THE WILD SIDE. HERE ARE A FEW OF MY FAVORITE PIECES FOR A ROCK AND ROLL LOOK:

THESE LEATHER SHORTS FROM URBAN OUTFITTERS ARE PERFECT FOR AN EDGY LOOK. PAIR IT WITH A SIMPLE TANK OR A BRIGHT PRINT FOR A NIGHT ON THE TOWN.

THIS FRINGE TSHIRT FROM NASTYGAL IS TOO COOL! STYLE IT LIKE THE MODEL ABOVE OR WITH A PAIR OF RED SKINNY JEANS AND BLACK PUMPS!

SPEAKING OF PUMPS…THESE PRADA STUDDED BOOTIES ARE A MUST FOR ANY NIGHT OUT!

FOR A CONSERVATIVE VERSION OF THE ROCK AND ROLL LOOK TRY A SEQUIN VEST LIKE THIS ALICE AND OLIVIA ONE. IT’LL JAZZ UP ANY OUTFIT!

NOTHING IS EASIER THEN THROWING ON A PAIR OF SUPER CHIC TIGHTS LIKE THESE FLORAL LACE ONES FROM URBAN OUTFITTERS. ALSO TRY COLORED OR SPARKLE ONES!

WHEN IN DOUBT ADD A LITTLE LEOPARD AND LEATHER TO YOUR WARDROBE. THIS REBECCA MINKOFF BAG IS PERFECT FOR DAY OR NIGHT TIME.

AND FINALLY, MY FAVORITE ROCK AND ROLL ACCESSORY…AN AMAZING MOTORCYCLE BOOT! THIS CHANEL CALFSKIN BOOT WITH A METAL PLATED FRONT IS SEXY AND STYLISH.

NOW THAT YOU’VE SEEN MY KEY PIECES TO COMPLETE A ROCK AND ROLL LOOK GO OUT AND DARE TO BE WILD!

LOOK INSIDE MY CLOSET!

THERE ARE A FEW THINGS I LOOK FOR WHEN I AM MOVING INTO A NEW APARTMENT…1) CLOSET SPACE 2) CLOSET SPACE 3) CLOSET SPACE! LUCKILY FOR ME MY NEW APARTMENT GAVE ME TWO FULL CLOSETS…DID I MENTION I ALSO HAVE A FULL DRESSER?! I DECIDED TO POST SOME PHOTOS SHOWING MY FAVORITE PARTS ABOUT MY CLOSET, EVERYTHING FROM DENIM TO STORAGE!


             

I HAVE A RIDICULOUS AMOUNT OF SHOES (NOTICE THE SANDAL BASKET TO THE RIGHT)! STORAGE COMPARTMENTS LIKE THESE ARE CHEAP AND KEEP YOUR FAVORITE SHOES NICE AND ORGANIZED!

FOR HEELS THAT I ONLY WEAR ON SPECIAL NIGHTS I KEEP THEM IN BOXES. I CAN SEE WHICH SHOES ARE IN WHICH BOX WITHOUT OPENING THEM AND THEY ARE ONLY A DOLLAR A BOX AT TARGET!

HAVING ALOT OF THINGS IN MY CLOSET CAN GET A LITTLE MESSY, IN THIS PHOTO THERE ARE SCARVES ALL OVER THE PLACE! OPEN CANVAS BOXES LIKE THE ONES I HAVE ARE REALLY GREAT FOR THINGS LIKE BELTS, HATS, AND BIKINIS.

THIS IS ONLY 1/3 OF MY BAGS! YOU CANT TELL BUT THERE ARE ABOUT 10 IN THAT PART OF MY CLOSET! A TOP SHELF IN A CLOSET IS PERFECT FOR BAGS BECAUSE YOU CAN GRAB ONE AND GO.

DENIM IS A STAPLE IN MY CLOSET, WHETHER ITS VESTS OR DRESSES I LOVE HAVING A DENIM OPTION!

WHEN IM GOING OUT IN THE SUMMER I GRAVITATE TOWARDS DRESSES LIKE THE COLOR BLOCKING DVF ABOVE, OR MINI SKIRTS! I ALSO LOVE A GOOD HEEL AND THESE CHOCOLATE PRADA PUMPS ARE AMAZING!


JACKETS LIKE THIS VINTAGE DIOR IS WHAT MAKES GETTING DRESSED WORTH IT! THE SHOULDER PADS AND SLEEK LINES ARE A MUST!

I’VE HAD THIS MARC JACOBS REVERSIBLE BOMBER JACKET FOR YEARS AND IT STILL MAKES ANY OUTFIT LOOK SUPER COOL.

AND FINALLY…NO CLOSET WOULD BE COMPLETE WITHOUT BOOTS! I HAVE A TON OF BOOTS BUT THESE STUDDED ANKLE BOOTIES ARE MY FAVORITE. THEY ARE EXTREMELY COMFORTABLE AND WERE A GREAT PRICE AT URBAN OUTFITTERS.

SO NOW THAT YOU’VE SEEN A FEW OF MY FAVORITE ITEMS IN MY CLOSET, LEAVE ME A COMMENT NAMING YOUR FAVORITE ITEMS IN YOUR CLOSET!