what.....?

So, I'm not quite sure what Katy Perry was thinking when she donned this hello kitty rhinestone-encrusted bustier, on the red carpet no less, to the Brit Awards in London on Wednesday. Katy has always been one to take fashion risks and that is something that I admire her for, but this to me is just a huge no-no. Why is there no red circle around it with a slash through it? This is a poor choice for anybody, even the bold and daring.



I do think that this would make a cute performance top possibly (I like the outfits she chooses to wear while performing, like this one from this week's past Grammys - ABOVE), however - NOT for the red carpet, ever.

BUT, I love love love the gown she chose for the red carpet at the Grammys (BELOW). Not only was she looking stunning in her soft pink ensemble but she won a best dressed nod as well! She achieved what most stars aim for with outfits like this; she looked classy in the style and color of the gown and the large accented flower-bow gave it a twist of modern fashion while keeping it chic. Effortless chic is definitely a hard one to get right but she nailed it. Kudos to Katy!





P.S. I love her dress from the Grammys pressroom as well (BELOW). I like when celebs choose a shorter but same style gown as their red carpet choice for these types of things. She did an excellent job all around for this years Grammys fashion.

only a few more months to go!

With our few and random days of good weather thats been around here, I have been inspired to think (unfortunately) far ahead into the days of fashion in Summer 2009. I always find it harder to put together things in a different and still fashionable way in summer than I do in winter, even though I would much rather prefer the hot hot weather. In winter its like, when in doubt, layer. Throw on a hat and some hoops. Wear one of your 10000 pairs of boots. But in summer time, you can't have as many options of shoes unless you have the money to afford it. Boots are definitely not an option, even flats are too hot at times, and flip flops just don't go far enough at all. Layering, for the most part, cannot happen in the summer; so you really have to wear a gorgeous choice of outfits for things to stand out a bit. And it can be tough for some people. Luckily, this year I have started thinking so far ahead that I can be a guide rather than a tourist. So here goes:

My first stop in our search for fashionable summer clothing is Forever 21, obviously. It's the #1 go-to store for those who want to look like they have a million bucks when they really only have $30 (People like me). If you don't have time to go to the actual store or hate their annoying sales associates following you around (I have the right to say that, I used to be one of them) then you can go to www.forever21.com and there will be even more options laying out for you than in the store itself.
Here's a look that I thought was simple yet very cute and stylish:



I think my favorite part of the outfit is the jeans/heels combo. Ripped jeans are very in for summertime, and the boyfriend look seems to be one that doesn't seem to be going anywhere anytime soon. The tan strappy heels make the jeans look a bit more dressed up, as if she's going out for the day rather than running to the gas station "real quick." This look of shoe is one that I love, as well. They can go with literally anything, from this outfit to a more dressed up pair for a formal evening - they always work. I am also a fan of the way the tank looks. It's simple, clear, and yet classy. Plus, I love love love torquise. Especially with a plain tank. Gorgeous!

Here is another way the strappy heels can look (below). In this look the dress makes them a bit more dressed up. But the belt keeps the dress mellowed down and not too fancy. Very western-casual. Good choice for a lunch date? I think so.



Here are a couple items from the Lauren Conrad Collection. Now, i don't particularly like this girl when shes speaking, but her choice in clothing is fabulous. She has a style that anybody can master which is a plus rather than a minus. Not to mention that for the most part she dressed affordably. So these are just a couple things I picked out that I would most definitely like to own this coming summer:







Aside from Lauren Conrad another celebrity whose syle I envy is Blake Lively. Or Serena Van der Woodsen atleast. This picture (again, below) is from the first episode of the current season (season 2) of Gossip Girl. This dress is classy, simple, sophisticated, laid back, perfect to have as an all-occassion dress for spring or summer. I like to look at Blake's outfits also because she is a rather tall girl, and me being 5'7 I can feel rather self-concious about my height at times. I'm sick of loving the way dresses and heels look on tiny tiny girls and then when I try the same thing on I become goliath. Eck. But if you notice, Serena is wearing a very fashionable pair of gladiators in this picture. So A+++ to her for that! This is definitely a look I could copy for myself.



Speaking of summery shoes, I've taken the time to list a few of my choices for the upcoming season. I've listed a couple obvious choices of my strappy heels (i love these pink ones, which you can get at www.gojane.com for only $23.10!) but if you take a look there is also a blue converse-style sneaker, which I don't particularly care for but stars like Nicole Richie make them look super cute. These you get get at gojane.com as well for only $11.99! Also, I've added a picture of a pair of really tall gloadiator sandals. This is a look that Mary Kate Olsen rocked a year or two ago but since then only a few celebs have been daring enough to wear them. I think they are gorgeous because any dress that looks cute with boots would look equally as cute with these! they are a bold choice that only true fashionistas will try out. This pair is also from gojane.com for only $14.99! Enjoy!