sammy and the city

the EMMY's.

2011-09-19T18:17:00.000-07:00

it's that time of year again where television's finest turnout to celebrate the very best.

while coach sue sylvester was hilarious playing host, the awards were suspenseful and the speeches ever-so endearing,

the thing i care most about is the red carpet fashion.

| my top five |

lea michele

gwyneth paltrow

kate winslet

kaley cuoco

nina dobrev

lots of ladies came out with their A-game on emmy night:

red was clearly the color of the night; there were lots of sequins; pops of cobalt blue and dark autumn hues of navy and plum.


the sexiest man of the evening: ian somerhalder

i hate to do it, but with every best-dressed list comes a round up of fashion faux-pas, as well....

sorry ladies, from the excessive tiers, random mirrored gems, hideous hues,

strange choices and poor fits/tailoring, you should have skipped the red carpet

and watched the awards on your couches.

NYFW and FNO.

2011-09-12T07:13:00.000-07:00

new york city has been full of fashion frenzy this last week: NYFW Spring 2012 collections were presented down the runway and Fashion's Night Out both brought out throngs of devoted fans.

some favorite snaps from NYFW:

new york and los angeles FNO:

(NYFW: front row at the Charlotte Ronson show; Lea Michele at Alexander Wang; Whitney Port & Ashley Tisdale; the gents at the Tommy Hilfiger show; Eddie Cibrian & Leann Rimes at Monique Lhuillier; Jamie King & Emma Roberts; front row at Luca Luca)

(FNO: Rachel Bilson; Leann Rimes; Vanessa Hudgens; Lea Michele; Mary-Kate & Ashley Olsen; Gwyneth Paltrow & Daisy Lowe; Sophia Bush; Nicole Richie)

photos via www.justjared.com & people.com

my little pony locks.

2011-07-29T09:27:00.000-07:00

i am loving all of the my little pony inspired hues on the tips of these ladies' locks. lauren conrad held a poll on her website (thebeautydepartment.com), where her followers voted that she add blue, pink and purple dye to the tips of her hair; lady gaga has been sporting all-over sorbet colored strands which reminds me of my favorite summer treat, moon mist ice cream; while many girls in the blogosphere have been experimenting with rainbow hues in their hair, as well.
i am incredibly tempted to try this hair trend, but am unsure if i want the long-term commitment... i may just stick to my turquoise clip-in extentions or dye a few of my brown ones (that i no longer need cos my hair is finally long on all its own!).

sincere street style.

2011-07-19T18:13:00.000-07:00

julie sarinana aka the adorable blogger behind www.sincerelyjules.com hits a high note with every outfit she puts together. she does feminine with a masculine edge, ladylike hipster and beach babe with an effortless ease. it's safe to say, i covet everything in her entire wardrobe.

fp vegan leather.

2011-07-19T18:03:00.000-07:00

free people has just introduced their new line of vegan leather apparel - think edgy, sexy leather shorts, pleated mini's and hooded jackets.

anyone who knows me knows that a leather jacket is my equivalent to a security blanket.

gotta get my hands on the hoodie (to replace my almost too-worn in version from sweet pea years back) and those adorably badass shorts (which i want to pair with booties and feminine tops).

a posh baby bump.

2011-07-08T20:20:00.000-07:00

david beckham managed to snap this shot of his stunning wife victoria, basking in the sun with her burgeoning baby bump. absolutely beautiful. i cannot wait for their fourth child -finally, a girl!- to be born, so we can all see victoria style a baby posh.

kate in canada.

2011-07-02T21:45:00.000-07:00

the duke and duchess of cambridge arrived in canada, just in time for our country's birthday. the always elegantly chic kate did canada proud in a cream reiss dress, a red fascinator and a maple leaf brooch [borrowed from who else but the Queen].

NASTY GAL summer two-thousand eleven.

2011-06-14T20:15:00.000-07:00

NASTY GAL makes me happy every day of the week: they continuously post rugged denim cut-off's, rad vintage-inspired concert tee's, sexy platforms and bohemian accessories. here are some of my favorite pieces and lookbook shots.

CFDA's.

2011-06-08T20:01:00.000-07:00

The Council of Fashion Designers of America

presented the 2011 fashion awards

on June 6th in New York City

at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Centre.

Hollywood's reigning starlets showed off a loads of different looks: from simple and sporty; bright and bold; modern and edgy; gilded and embroidered to clean and fresh.

Ashley Greene in sequined, simple and sexy MICHAEL KORS.

Emmanuelle Chiqrui in bright and sunny DAVID MEISTER.

Jessica Alba in punchy apricot and lavender color blocking by DVF.

Kanye West in summer staples: crisp whites, faded denim and loafers.

Kerry Washington in refreshing and adorable in frothy white CALVIN KLEIN.

Lady Gaga in excessive and intense black mesh, tulle and leather by MUGLER.

Miranda Kerr is bold in sexy cut-outs and shiny cuffs by MICHAEL KORS.

Naomi Watts is a bronzed goddess in CALVIN KLEIN.

Shenae Grimes is sexy this summer in a corseted jumpsuit by REBECCA TAYLOR.

The OLSEN twins represent their namesake brand, THE ROW.

Ashley Olsen is effortlessly classic in a teal strapless dress and gold heels and Mary-Kate Olsen is interestingly edgy in her gilded gold jacket, pooling black skirt and sexy, strappy heels.

SUMMER street_style.

2011-06-05T20:14:00.000-07:00

CHANEL CRUISE 2012 DINNER.

2011-05-14T16:12:00.000-07:00

A dinner held in Karl Lagerfeld's honor. 

A dinner celebrating the 2010 

Chanel Cruise line.

A dinner in Paris, with all of Karl's favorite ladies:

Blake, Clemence, Vanessa...

and one notably missing, the lovely Diane Kruger.

the best of CANNES.

2011-05-14T15:21:00.000-07:00

one of the oldest and most prestigious film fests,

The Cannes Film Festival, is currently in the swing of things. actors, actresses, directors, celebrities and models alike have hit the gorgeous resort town of Cannes, in Southern France to celebrate the world of Film.

clemence posey in calvin klein

vanessa hudgens in calvin klein

sarah jessica parker in dolce and gabbana

mia wasikowska in valentino

penelope cruz in marchesa

...and the princess of Cannes 2011 is easily stunning Canadian, Rachel McAdams.

first in a red and nude lace embroidered Marchesa gown; wearing Monique Lhullier with off-screen beau Michael Sheen; next with Midnight in Paris co-star Owen Wilson, in Maxime Simoens; and lastly strolling the streets of Southern France in a sweet skirt and blouse combo.

and last, but certainly not least, the sexiest man at Cannes, goes hands down to Adrien Brody,

decked out in all black Dolce & Gabbana.

The MET Gala 2011.

2011-05-03T17:46:00.000-07:00

i know, i know.... i haven't blogged on here in ages. i've been uber busy with finishing the last semester of my Fashion Diploma (fini! yay!) and have been focused on my Tumblr- bohobisous, as it has been a bit easier to use a scrapbook style blog. however, for blog posts requiring lots of luscious gowns; gorgeous celebrities (and in some cases, their sexy arm candy); and tons of shoes, accessories and beauty, it was necessary to take a trip back to sammy and the city....

so, last night was the annual MET Gala in New York City and the celebs came out in full form.... here are some of the trends and best dressed, in my opinion.

RED:

mary-kate olsen in vintage Givenchy: never disappoints in her signature boho hippie style.

dianna agron in red silk Michael Kors: all of her accessories were MK and he came as her date!

gisele bundchen in gorgeous Alexander McQueen: along side her, beautiful husband, Tom Brady in Tom Ford.

lea michele in strapless Escada, looks effortlessly beautiful with a sparkling clutch and shiny, simple hair.

white | silver | shimmering:

SJP in Alexander McQueen: definitely one of the best dressed of the evening. the high neck, long sleeves and floor-length hem still managed to equal sexy and she truly sparkled.

blake lively in Chanel Haute Couture: her skin toned/grey/silver mixed embroidered gown was so utterly unique and interesting; her pale red locks were the perfect contrast and as the new face of Chanel, she came on the arm of Karl Lagerfeld.

ciara in Prabal Gurung, looks angelic and rugged. the frothy gown in a mix of light hues is the perfect complement to her long, dark waves, and wrists stacked with dark, sparkly bangles.

miranda kerr in Marchesa, exuded a ballerina/figure-skater vibe in her white, tulle mini. only a mere three months ago, this victoria's secret model had her first baby and you'd never know! not only does she look stunning, but she also has one of the most handsome men out there on her arm- orlando bloom.

nicole richie in Jason Wu: completely went for Old Hollywood glamour at the MET wearing a white column vintage gown with slashed sleeves; long waves and specially made House of Harlow 1960 jewelery.

ashley greene in Donna Karan, sparkled on the red carpet in her stunning, strapless frock. a mermaid style gown was perfectly complemented by her gorgeous earrings and cuff.

the bohemian beauties:

jessica alba in custom-made Ralph Lauren: this boho mama equals effortless beauty in her platinum lame gown. i'm loving her jeweled hairpiece and it's obvious her other best accessory is that pregnancy glow.

eva mendes in Stella McCartney: this rich navy blue hue and one-sleeve style worked beautifully. the pleating and maxi length are perfect for spring, while the brown belt cinches in eva's tiny waist and adds an extra boho accent.

julianne hough stands out in Burberry: her blue and green watercolor gown is refreshing. the ruffled, deep v neckline, the abstract print and long pleated hem all add up to make this unique dress that has me excited for warmer temperatures.

kate hudson in Stella McCartney, is glowing in champagne silk. this wild child chose perfectly with this long, flowing gown that complements her adorable baby bump.

bright and bold:

brooklyn decker went all in out in Michael Kors: sporting a sexy neon pink, long-sleeved gown off-set by a flirty thigh-high slit and MK platforms. brooklyn pulled out all the stops with this wardrobe choice and undoubtedly stood out in her simple, yet stand-out dress and refreshing new wavy bob.

frieda pinto in Chanel Haute Couture, was definitely one of the most daring at the MET. colliding menswear with this feminine shape was a gutsy decision.

zoe saldana in Calvin Klein, is a sunny surprise on the red carpet. her bright yellow column gown is a welcome beam of light among a sea of silver.

the showstoppers:

taylor swift in J Mendel, is a romantic vision. i cannot get over the lace intricacies of this nude and black gown. swifty is looking very mature in her MET choice and i believe it to be a nice switch from her regular sparkly cocktail dresses.

demi moore in feathered Prabal Gurung: from the black strapless frock festooned in copious amounts of feathers, the Philip Treacy spectator (how posh!) and the Cartier diamonds, Demi came to the MET to make a major appearance.

diane kruger in Jason Wu: the girl who never, ever gets it wrong made a showstopping appearance on the red carpet. the very seductive slit -up to there!- and the floral embroidered top (which took 500 hours to complete) paid off, and she had two men on her arm throughout the evening: designer Wu and her beautiful boyfriend, Joshua Jackson.

hailee steinfeld in Stella McCartney, shows she is truly wise beyond her fashion years. i cannot say enough good things about this outfit: the lace embroidery; the high/low hem; the high neckline; the olive hue; the nicholas kirkwood heels... the list goes on.

leighton meester in Louis Vuitton, is never afraid of a little edge. this black mini dress has sexy leather accents and cut-outs, and is perfectly paired with matching strappy black LV heels.

....so, my top picks of the bunch? it's hard to pick only a few, but if i must choose:

1. diane kruger
2. hailee steinfeld
3. brooklyn decker
4. taylor swift
5. blake lively

xx sammy

kate bosworth for nylon.

2011-03-08T10:18:00.000-08:00

one of my ultimate style icons, kate bosworth.

the girl is absolutely stunning and perfects boho chic like noone else.

i am absolutely in love with her braids, which look surprisingly fresh and unique pushed heavily onto her forehead.

her piles of bracelets; the kaleidoscope of mixed prints; extreme brights; maxi skirts, vests and capes; the missoni wrap bandeau is sheer perfection and her effortlessly mussed-up hair

all lend to her bohemian je'ne sais quoi.

sienna miller - twenty8twelve.

2011-03-04T11:15:00.000-08:00

crochet bra.

2011-03-04T11:11:00.000-08:00

gorgeous.

must-have for this summer.

xx sammy

free people march catalog: sneak peek.

2011-03-04T09:56:00.000-08:00

i cannot say enough good things about free people and their insanely gorgeous monthly catalogs. each month i sit at my hp notebook with a huge smile on my face, forcing my roommate to come ogle the stunning images with me. fp always manage to choose exotic locations that leave me in desperate need of a holiday, and with a slight lingering of fear that i may soon be typing in those precious digits of my mastercard for just one more must-have purchase.....

this month [and this is simply based on this small march teaser, not even the entire catalog - which drops on tuesday] i am in absolute need of the sheer cover-up in the last photo where the model lovingly places a brightly-colored, braided harness on her horse.

xx sammy

kelly osbourne.

2011-03-02T19:11:00.000-08:00

kelly osbourne, in tony ward couture, at the 2011 oscars was perfection.

from the adorble cap sleeves and ribbon-tied waist, to the open scoop back and piles of ruched fleurs in the train.

the neutral dove grey and raw silk gown suited her tiny frame and edgy, but completely gorgeous style (check out those hot pink lips and her many tattoos- she makes it work!).

kudos to kelly.

the academy awards.

2011-03-02T18:03:00.000-08:00

the two-thousand and eleven oscars

brought out fashion's finest.

here's my round-up of the best-dressed ladies on the red carpet.

cate blanchett

in

givenchy haute couture

 hailee steinfeld

in

marchesa

(conceptualized and drawn by hailee; brought to life by marchesa)

co-host, anne hathaway

in

valentino haute couture

 gwyneth paltrow

in

calvin klein

leading lady of the night, natalie portman

in

rodarte

hilary swank

in

gucci 

 halle berry

in

marchesa

 mila kunis

in

elie saab haute couture

michelle williams

in

chanel haute couture

jennifer lawrence

in

calvin klein

scarlett johansson 

in

dolce & gabbana

celine dion

in

giorgio armani prive

edie.

2011-02-20T17:56:00.000-08:00

philip lim

- edie bag -

want. need. love.

paper crown.

2011-02-19T10:31:00.000-08:00

lauren conrad introduces a lookbook for upcoming line, paper crown.

full of minimalistic looks, fashion forward pieces mixed with everyday basics and lots of neutrals, blacks and feminine prints.

lauren may have had her future mtv show cancelled [apparently mtv felt it was too "high-brow" for their typical audience- lauren wanted complete control over what would actually make the cut on her fashion oriented show], but i truly believe she will still come out on top.

with what looks like her best work yet, lauren sticks to what she knows will look beautiful on women - simplicity, feminine cuts and basic, yet edgy designs. whether it's a sexy pair of leather leggings and a billowy blouse; a etherial floor-sweeping maxi gown; or silhouette-flattering shorts paired with a blazer, LC [as she is better known by her loyal fashion pack] has designed something to satisfy everyone.

this collection really impressed me, partially because it reminds me of one of my favorite stores, aritzia- the whole minimalist, neutrals, boxy meets sexy vibe, and one of the lines i regularly lust for, the row- mary kate and ashley olsen's more urban, sophisticated, edgier line.

my favorite looks are:

1- the brooklyn jacket and abigal maxi skirt (second from bottom)

2- the ryder blazer and hudson leather short (first look)

3- the camilla sweater and dakota leggings with black hat (sixth look)

4- the ella gown in floral vine print (seventh look)

i can whole-heartedly say that i will be counting down the days until this line becomes available.... apparently sometime this coming autumn, which is safe to say, not nearly soon enough.

~~sammy xx~~

headmistress s/s11.

2011-02-17T09:29:00.000-08:00

if there's anything a self-professed, modern-day hippie [much like myself] adores, it's feathers, headbands, rings and turbans.

thank goodness for jillian wood, of headmistress, who satisfies my bohemian accessory cravings. this spring/summer 2011 she has made many a boho dream come true with her gorgeous and unique designs.

here are my top three lust-worthy pieces:

the addie headband

the edith demi-turban

the joan double feather ring

victoria beckham f/w11.

2011-02-16T12:26:00.000-08:00

one of my favorite designer's, fashionista's and celeb mum's....

||| victoria beckham |||

wow's everyone at new york fashion week.

the queen of minimalism, form-fitting/structured shapes, neutrals and femininity showed us once again why she's finally found her niche as a designer.

erin wasson.

2011-02-15T20:45:00.000-08:00

my style icon

xx sammy

grammy's.

2011-02-15T17:21:00.000-08:00

music's biggest night of the year took place this week, and of course the red carpet was full of fashion: some wild, some safe, some good and some not-so-good.

here are my hits and misses of the night:

best dressed

| julianne hough in malandrino |

sexiest

| lea michele in emilio pucci |

wildest

| nicki minaj in givenchy |

best boho-chic

| miley cyrus in roberto cavalli |

prettiest

| nicole kidman in jean paul gaultier |

most risque

| rihanna in jean paul gaultier |

best mommy-to-be

| selma blair in lanvin |

best dressed men

| mumford and sons |

[especially the lead singer, second from right]

strangest [?]

| lady gaga - incubating - in an egg |

ny-fw.

2011-02-15T17:02:00.000-08:00

yes folks,

new york fashion week is upon us.

here are some of my favorite shots, so far.

crystal renn and zac posen

ed westwick at simon spurr

jessica szohr at rebecca minkoff

joe jonas | kellan lutz | zac efron at calvin klein

kelly osbourne and kellie pickler at badgley mischka

liev schreiber and son sasha catching a show

lo bosworth at badgley mischka

olivia munn and sophia bush at charlotte ronson

retro richie.

2011-02-10T14:56:00.000-08:00

i instantly made this super-retro shot of nicole with finger waves in her hair, crimson lips and ruby nails my desktop background. she looks effortlessly old school and i think she kills this style.

nicole richie for new zealand's remix magazine.

poll of the day.

2011-02-10T13:34:00.000-08:00

okay, friends.

here are eight stunning free people looks.

got a couple favorites that you're swooning over?

look one look two
look three

look four

look five

look six

look seven

look eight

i'm in love with look four (hello sexy ripped up shirt, arm band, skinnies, vintage inspired boots and tiny handkerchiefs tied around for extra personal style).

in second place, look three (maxi cardi, yes please. itty bitty shorts, and vintage high-top gola sneakers. tomboy glam/everyday perfect look.)

and in third, look two (crop tops are spring/summer perfection, especially when paired with a white eyelet skirt, and i'm loving the socks and platforms combo).

spring hasn't quite sprung.... yet.

2011-02-04T14:50:00.000-08:00

three of my favorite websites/companies have been teasing me daily with previews of their spring collections; editor wish-lists; upcoming trends and the like.

you see, this is both good and bad.

good because i get ever so eager for the next season upon us, and incredibly excited for all of the new trends i can soon shop for!

bad, however, because here in toronto, mother nature just blasted us with another blizzard, and it's going to be quite awhile before any of these sweet spring finds can be put to use!

aritzia

free people

refinery 29

looks like we're going to be seeing lots of my personal favorites this spring!!!

boxy, loose shapes! booties! minimalist! leopard! military! hats! crop tops and maxi skirts/dresses!

i couldn't be happier!

nothing is better than throwing on a flowy maxi skirt, with a pair of badass booties or gladiators, a cropped tee or tank, a scarf and a leather jacket. yep, i just decided. that shall be my spring uniform.... that, and a floppy hat.

white noise.

2011-02-02T09:23:00.000-08:00

the snow really started to fall;

and it didn't stop.

the city was silent.

there were no more questions,

only white noise.

-carrie bradshaw, sex and the city

i love snow days,

xx sammy

screen actor's guild awards.

2011-02-01T19:41:00.000-08:00

my top five choices for this year's SAG awards:

the big winner of the night, and the belle of the ball [so-to-speak] for every awards show this season, sporting not only a beautiful white column gown, but also an adorable baby bump....

natalie portman in azarroportman's co-star in film favorite "black swan", and my absolute favorite frock [without an ounce of doubt - i declared it the winner before seeing any others] of the evening....

mila kunis in alexander mcqueen
sweet, stylish and sleek, yet stepping aside from her usual froufrou ballgowns....
lea michele in oscar de la renta
this floral and feminine gown was a stunning standout among a sea of neutrals....
claire danes in louis vuittona touch of grecian goddess, with a little layering and bare sides is sheer sexiness....
eva longoria in georges hobeika

the golden globes.

2011-01-18T17:27:00.000-08:00

it was a big night in hollywood this past sunday.... awards season has officially begun - and the globes kicked it off!

from the witty saracasm, [introducing bruce willis, "and here comes ashton kutcher's dad"], mean-spirited jokes [introducing robert downey jr, "you may know him from such places as the betty ford centre and the california state prison"] and overall hilarious hosting job from ricky gervais; the sensitive moments [chris colfer's best supporting actor win for glee; natalie portman's acceptance speech for best actress in black swan]; even a we're-spying-on-you moment where angelina fixed brad's bowtie; and finally, there was.... the fashion.

my top ten

sandra bullock in jenny packham

mila kunis in vera wang

anne hathaway in armani prive

olivia wilde in marchesa

lea michele in oscar de la renta

catherine zeta jones in monique lhullier

leighton meester in burberry

emma stone in calvin klein

jennifer lawrence in louis vuitton

scarlett johannsson in elie saab

what was big?

emerald green. vintage inspired. sequins. femininity. blush tones. embellishment.

beading. flowing chiffon. sleek fits. one shoulder straps.

princess cuts. full bangs. ruffles. sparkle.

...and for every gorgeous gown on the red carpet, there are always a few missteps.

halle berry, while i envy your amazing genetics and ability to remain ageless, it looks as though you went out in a comfortable support bra. i am completely okay with the short skirt and sheer, long overlay, however the top just doesn't mesh.january jones is most definitely a style icon: she's always on trend and is willing to take risks. this time however, i think her dress is tasteless and there is far too much skin for a red carpet event. the excessive cleavage, cutouts and fringe skirt spell trashy, not classy.and last but not least, one of the actresses i was most excited to see on the red carpet, michelle williams. how could you let me down so? the girl is always effortlessly adorable, chic and edgy. this dress is all wrong: the color, the print, the floral applique straps, the empire waist, the side flutter, the cut.... i could go on. sadly, the most disappointing of the night.but, what would an awards show be without a few show-stopping couples?

hollywood royalty at its best - brad pitt and angelina joliethe healthy and handsome michael douglas and his stunning welsh wife, catherina zeta jones.and lastly, no awards show is complete without an array of dapper leading men sporting sexy suits.

robert downey jr. - the hilarious, charismatic and sexy presenterchris colfer - the endearing and adorable award-winnerjake gyllenhaal - the handsome and charming nominee

badgley mischka.

2011-01-15T12:23:00.000-08:00

rumer willis is the newest face for badgley mischka.

i like the second photo [shot in black&white] best.... the dress is stunning and she looks beautiful.

i'm just not entirely certain that rumer and the brand make the most sense together. i tend to think of her style as lowkey and hip. she doesn't necessarily strike me as a glammed up fashion icon. needless to say, her hair looks great long and wavy, and the shots on the beach are gorge.

what do you think? is rumer a good fit for badgley mischka?

free people: january.

2011-01-12T14:26:00.000-08:00

---

free people. january. paris. cobblestone. maxi.spring. crochet. shorts. over-the-knee socks. booties. skyline. messy hair. heels. louvre. umbrellas.platforms. vintage. fedora. florals. eiffel tower. doggie. bohemian. scarves. bicycles. spring. knits. sheer. chic. love.

girl. by band of outsiders.

2011-01-12T14:18:00.000-08:00

band of outsiders have designed their first line for ladies.

i'm kinda loving it.

my favorite look is number one- crop top, maxi skirt and wrap-up platforms.

feather hair extentions.

2011-01-12T10:03:00.000-08:00

feathers!!!

i am incredibly excited about this 2011 hair trend!

i just got a couple turquoise clip-in hair extentions, but this feather option is even cooler. a more hipster, funky option.

apparently there are salons in new york city that will show you the extensive selection of feather extentions, you pick the colors and length you want, and they bond them in your hair. they can last for roughly 4-6 weeks.

i'm thinking i may see if i can get it done when i visit new york at the end of the month!!

....so, tell me? should i try it? would you be willing to try this trend?

xx, sammy

scarves. huge scarves.

2011-01-05T19:07:00.000-08:00

if there is one accessory that this girl cannot live without, yup, you guessed it....

it's a big, cozy scarf.

you could even call it my security blanket.

whether i'm simply running out for a latte and a magazine in lululemon leggings, uggs and a parka; headed to class in combat boots, a maxi skirt and leather jacket; or out on the town in booties, leather leggings and a faux-fur cardigan.... yes, I am wearing a scarf.

it could be my tried-and-true military-green, thermal version from aritzia; a black infinity style from american apparel that goes with absolutely anything; a classic black and white houndstooth wrap from club monaco; or the newest [and current favorite] addition to the collection-

a massive cream, red and teal wool option from tna.
xx sammy

two-thousand and eleven colors.

2011-01-05T18:41:00.001-08:00

if you want to get a head start on planning your spring wardrobe, the first thing you can consider is color. there are going to be lots of options this s/s 2011, but one thing is for sure.... unlike the simple, monochromatic color palettes of the past, this spring we'll be seeing some color!

pink

[feminine. soft. honeysuckle.]

pale yellow

[sunny. warm. buttery.]earth tones

[natural. sand. rust.]blue

[relaxing. cool. soothing.]orange

[vibrant. juicy. punchy.]white

[classic. effortless. clean.]

is a spring/summer staple year after year.

what colors will you be wearing? i'm guaranteed to have tons of white and earth-tones in my closet [that's a given all year-round], but if i am going to add a burst of color.... i think i'll be testing the pale yellow and blue trends. i've never been much of an orange or pink girl, so i think i'll stick to what i know works best with my hair color and skin tone :)

rag+bone.

2011-01-05T18:31:00.000-08:00

modern. clean. simplistic. chic. monochromatic. classic. androgynous. sleek.

lucky.

2011-01-01T19:41:00.000-08:00

the december issue of Lucky magazine featured a special article on the 100 fashion and beauty tips their editors live by.

i've chosen the twenty tips i think are absolutely crucial to survival- either because i live by them myself or i now feel it necessary to pick them up.

1- beachy waves are always sexy

2- braids are sexy, cute, and the only acceptable form of pigtail

3- an ultra-pale pedicure makes your feet look tanner. same with silver.

4- self-tanner makes you look instantly thinner and well-rested.

5- no beauty product can do for you what eight hours of sleep can.

6- thong underwear is not a necessity under most clothing.

7- shop for boots in august before they sell out.

8- black opaque tights make everyone's legs look good [and can look great through open-toe shoes, but nude tights never will].

9- roll your clothes when packing, do not fold.

10- never go on a plane without a huge scarf.

11- most useless advice from a salesperson: "you can wear it with jeans".

12- things that look crappy on a hanger could look gorgeous once you put them on.

13- black will always be the new black. anyone who says otherwise is selling something.

14- cigarette pants with flats will always make you look feminine.

15- if shoes are only marginally comfortable when you try them on in the store you can be sure they'll be excruciating on the street.

16- if you invest in a chanel bag, you will carry it for the rest of your life.

17- buy clothes that you'll wear on a tuesday afternoon, not a saturday night- few people lead saturday-night lives.

18- pairing a boyish piece with a girly one will make you look like you know how to dress.

19- your bra straps can show; your underwear straps never should.

20- a leather jacket always looks great with a party dress.

olivia palermo: new york city fashionista.

2011-01-01T15:43:00.000-08:00

olivia palermo: budding fashion icon.

she may not have the most sunny demeanor and she certainly has no qualms making frenemies, but the girl can dress.

olivia has easily become one of two-thousand ten's best dressed stars. she consistently frequents the pages of fashion magazines and is a regular on fashion blogs.

she's known for her skills in mixing high and low-end pieces, couture and vintage;

using a statement necklace for extra oomph and making every single outfit seem utterly effortless.

she sports froufrou frocks with the a-list crowd at lavish soiree's, and struts the streets of manhatten in leather pants, ballet flats and of course, an hermes birken bag.

fashionably speaking....

can she do anything wrong?

hippie new year!

2011-01-01T15:26:00.000-08:00

it's two-thousand and eleven.

01/01/11.

planet blue lookbook.

cabin fever.

2010-12-21T20:18:00.001-08:00

what's your favorite look? mine is easily look number eight, with look number five coming in a close second, and in third place is look two. LOVE>

happy holidays.

2010-12-21T20:05:00.000-08:00

a little winter love....

xx sammy

free people: the holidays.

2010-12-12T20:31:00.000-08:00

a brand-spanking new free people boutique opened in denver, colorado, and i felt instantly inspired to share with you these shots of their holiday decor and styling.

how perfect... disco balls, glitter and white lights festoon the space. sequins and snowflakes collide, while icicles hang softly above holiday party dresses. kittens keep watch over maxi skirts, while deer peek out of pockets. garland, snow-filled story boxes and christmas trees make the winter wonderland complete.

my holidays will be happy thanks to you, free people*

street style: coats and boots.

2010-12-12T20:27:00.000-08:00

free people: december looks.

2010-12-12T18:22:00.001-08:00

december lookbook for free people

all of these special outfits are perfect for attending that holiday work party, cocoa in a cozy cabin, a lavish new year's eve soiree, christmas shopping, or cocktails with the girls.

i find it hard to just choose one favorite. in fact, i chose four!

my favorite winter looks are:
three- i have to admit, it's that hippie headwrap that's pulling me in

four-all of that luscious layering and a ballerina tulle maxi skirt
equals winter wonderland perfection

six- the mishmash of a snowbunny toque, a soft red leather jacket, a sheer floral frock, a sequin crossbody bag and boho moto boots is effortless and edgy

eight- i'm oh-so-drawn to these unique pants and the little party satchel.

2010-12-03T09:32:00.000-08:00

anthropologie has put together a lovely little lookbook of holiday outfits to take the stress and thinking out of what can already be a hectic time of year!

xmas tree farm outing

hosting at home

bakery stop

holiday concert

decking the halls

nine-to-five

cocktail party

my favorites are xmas tree farm outing, bakery stop and cocktail party :)

what are yours?

don't you want to run into your nearest anthropologie or head right to their online shop and pick up some of these sweet holiday dresses and cozy cabin-style cardigans?

harper's bazaar.

2010-12-03T09:27:00.000-08:00

the december issue of harper's bazaar has a limited edition cover featuring a barely recognizable katy perry with swarovski bejeweled lips.

i'm a big katy fan and think this cover is visually stunning.

will be sure to pick up a copy!

good news.

2010-11-30T15:19:00.001-08:00

yay!

i just found out that i got my internship of choice for my last semester studying fashion.

i will be doing visual merchandising at the yorkville location of anthropologie-

my dream company!

this is the first step on a career plan i have actually been working on at school. so, fingers crossed! maybe someday this could actually turn into a dream job with a lovely company, and possibly an exciting move to the us.

i am so happy.... and i'll keep on working hard and dreaming :)

alex and eli.

2010-11-27T12:23:00.000-08:00

f/w 2010 lookbook.

furry rumi.

2010-11-27T12:18:00.000-08:00

love her style. love her.

american music awards.

2010-11-23T09:36:00.000-08:00

my top five fashionista's from last week's american music awards.

fergie ||| in a cobalt blue feathered mini

mandy moore ||| in matthew williamson

julianne hough ||| in marchesa

rihanna ||| in elie saab haute couture

jessica alba ||| in cushnie et ochs

feather skirt.

2010-11-21T11:38:00.000-08:00

yess!!

the incredibly coveted "clarice" skirt by club monaco shall soon be mine!

my lovely friend [who works for cm] showed me their holiday lookback back in the humid days of summer, and ever since i've been lusting after this piece. the second sign i needed it? when my boss at flare had it brought in for christmas shopping guide and made it clear that every fashionista needed this in her wardrobe.

so, come october i got an email from club monaco saying the skirt would be in select stores. i quickly ran to the bloor street location and sadly enough, it was not yet available in canada. i impatiently waited another month, and yes, it finally was available to us up north.

now wait, surely after such desperate measures, it could not be so easy. only the eaton centre location was lucky enough to stock this beautiful feathered dream, and i soon got a text from said lovely friend mentioned earlier, and only size zero's were left. what could i possibly do now?

i scoured online and found that shopbop was carrying the skirt, although i really did not want to pay in american dollars, along with added shipping costs, the lack of cm's 20% student discount and the fact that it may not fit upon arrival.

my last possible option..... i went to the queen west location and had them do a country-wide search. ah-ha! one left in my size in this enormous country i call home. a store in quebec has one and is shipping it to me this week!! finally! my hard work has paid off :)

lf holiday lookbook.

2010-11-20T21:07:00.000-08:00

emma watson promotes harry potter and the deathly hollows: pt 1.

2010-11-18T07:57:00.000-08:00

we've watched emma watson grow up on screen as the lovable hermione granger [of harry potter fame], but her fashion sense has grown as well, and she confidently makes edgy style choices with each promotional event she attends.

not only do i love her and also her impeccable taste [hello, who else can claim helm to being the Burberry Prorsum muse?], but then she shocked us all and shed her sweet, wavy locks for a bold new pixie cut. as if i didn't love her enough, she upped her likability factor when she moved to north america to pursue life as a regular college student. can you even begin to imagine showing up to dorm-life at brown university and having emma as your roommate?

olivia palermo for mango.

2010-11-13T13:08:00.000-08:00

olivia palermo, from mtv's The City, modeled MANGO's newest collection, and i have to admit... the girl looks stunning. she could have a very successful career as a model: i certainly enjoyed viewing this catalog leaps and bounds above watching her icy cold demeaner on television.

not only is she easily one of the best dressed celebrities out there, but she's been frequently spotted in magazines and blogs with the stars of gossip girl.

i envy her style immensely. now i only need to hop a plane to new york city and hang out with her in her luxurious condo and raid her closet!

ps- the male model is palermo's real life boyfriend. oh, and i'm obsessed with the black and white shot where she's sporting those fabulous heather grey wool pants and black puff-shoulder top.

iro lookbook.

2010-11-13T12:37:00.000-08:00

free people ||| party lookbook

2010-11-10T11:46:00.000-08:00

my personal favorites are:

look one - layer upon layer of fabulousness in this beautiful maxi skirt

look four - a faux fur vest adds a rustic vibe to a sparkly tshirt and jewels, while a flowy maxi is equal parts luxurious and down-to-earth

look five - badass princess * the sweet pixie dress takes on a rebel approach with black tights and combat boots * the sequined vest is the perfect touch to make this outfit holiday party-worthy

jack ||| sparkle

2010-11-06T12:32:00.001-07:00

the bellina skirt

jack for bb dakota

...and it's all mine!!

i'm loving how it exudes this ballerina-esque vibe, it totally reminds me of my days in dance class. the sparkly waistband makes it super cute, and an edgy sweatshirt and booties make the outfit casual-chic.

lc.

2010-11-06T12:29:00.001-07:00

lauren conrad

for

women's health magazine

style icon.

2010-11-03T18:16:00.001-07:00

my most recent style icon

jessica szohr

topshop.

2010-11-03T18:00:00.000-07:00

my most recent splurges from TOPshop @ Jonathan+Olivia.

moss-green, wooden clog booties!

so cute with leather leggings/tank/long vest/scarf combo for a night out, or equally cute paired with cableknit tights, a boho-chic dress and leather jacket.

leather halter-strap dress

semi-sheer black chiffon, with a longer hem in the back turns badass with a leather halter and straps that reach around the back of the ribs.

the animal print, jacquard pom-pom jacket

makes me feel like a cozy little snow-bunny and is super sweet with leggings, boots, cute fingerless gloves and sparkly headwrap.

lanvin x h+m.

2010-11-03T17:48:00.000-07:00

it's almost time for the lanvin x h+m collaboration to hit stores.....

november twentieth is the big day where swarms of fashion-forward girls will scramble to get into their nearest h+m store.... hoping for the chance to get their hands on these highly coveted pieces.

my personal favorite is this sweet slate-grey, tulle dress.

the color. the sheer top. the olive green belt. the drama created by layer upon layer of tulle.

it's the perfect ballet-chic showstopping frock.

seven nights with kate.

2010-11-01T16:40:00.000-07:00

this evening is vogue's 'fashion's night in', in Oxford Circus, London.

kate moss will be hosting a lavish shopping event, complete with cocktails and deejay's spinning all night long.

the fashion darling designed seven special pieces especially for this Top Shop capsule collection. each day for the last week a different piece has shown up on their website and tonight the final piece will be on display... kate will be wearing it!

my personal favorites are thursday night's simplistic yet glam maxi dress for a grown-up's only house party, and sunday afternoon's boho floral maxi topped with a rustic wool cardigan for lounging on the couch with a cappuccino.

cabin fever.

2010-10-31T15:12:00.001-07:00

planet blue cabin fever lookbook.

snow_queen.

2010-10-20T09:50:00.000-07:00

top shop

s n o w q u e e n

flying felines.

2010-10-17T12:02:00.000-07:00

a magic cat tale [errr... tail]?

you can only imagine my delight when one of my favorite stores, aritzia, transformed their windows to display their beautiful new fall merch.... but then, i spotted kittens flying above the mannequins. kittens with angel wings? yes. it was a good day.

a blog post on the aritzia website explains that there is apparently an ancient mythical story about the adorable wing-adorned kitties.

long, long ago, there was one particular cat born with wings, sadly however, they were ineffective. story says, that while wandering in the woods one day, the cat came upon a woodland fairy, who cast a spell on the cat and blessed it with the ability to fly! flight was then passed on to all future generations :) forced to hide in a cave and seek protection from those trying to capture them, the cats must live their lives hiding in caves with their magical crystals [obviously used for special, secret super powers]............

rarely seen, these precious cats who possess the wings of angels have come out of hiding to grace the windows of aritzia boutiques across the nation.

well bloggers, i'm not entirely sure who discovered this story... but i'm going to pretend it's true...

xx sammy

look of the day.

2010-10-16T16:06:00.000-07:00

gorgeous.

michelle williams [at her blue valentine premiere in london] is easily my pick of the day.

from her platinum swept hair, to the intense eyebrows, the flawless skin, and yes.... the most amazing red and nude lace dress.

she sure has come a long way since her days playing jen on dawson's creek.

haute hippie.

2010-10-13T12:35:00.000-07:00

if there were a brand that could embody everything that i possess in style, it would have to be haute hippie. not only does the brand's name perfectly suit all that i love about fashion, from beautiful haute couture that i can envy from afar [or in the FLARE fashion room], to vintage-inspired/hippie-esque pieces. if i had an unlimited credit card with my name on it, you can bet i'd log on to shopbop.com and order the entire haute hippie collection

look one is totally something you'd catch me in [check out the fur vest!].

look two is likely the most gorgeous evening gown i've spotted. and the fact that the model has topped it with a black leather jacket only proves my love for this brand even more.

look three is beyond stunning and makes me conjure up a fashion dream full of imagery, equal parts rustic country and posh victorian.

look four seems incredibly cozy and it's safe to say, i would happily wear this poncho every snowy, cold winter day.

i'm actually obsessed with look five: from the head scarf and fingerless gloves, to the sparkly cocktail dress completely brought down to earth by the brown leather belt and lust-worthy jeffrey campbell riding boots.

xx sammy

fabulous fall.

2010-10-09T11:28:00.000-07:00

[[[ five of my favorite fall looks ]]]

these five ladies deserve ample credit for pulling together beautiful autumn palettes with effortlessly chic outfits.

LAUREN CONRAD

SIENNA MILLER

OLIVIA PALERMO

NICOLE RICHIE

KELLY OSBOURNE

who are your favorites? which of these trends are you trying this fall? shorts and blouses? dark, rich hues? cozy cableknit textures? suede platform pumps?

xx sammy

the perfect shopping companion.

2010-10-05T11:24:00.001-07:00

yes, friends, it's back........
the perfect autumn drink - the starbucks pumpkin spice latte.

whenever i bundle up [in cozy layers and faux fur], and that crisp fall air hits me.... i know i need a pumpkin spice latte before i hit my favorite boutiques =)

i wander to my local starbucks [queen and john] and the smell of pumpkin, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves gives me a warm, fuzzy feeling, that yes! fall is here!