fp vegan leather.

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).

paper crown.

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

olivia palermo: new york city fashionista.

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?

free people: december looks.

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.

alex and eli.

f/w 2010 lookbook.