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Love in the Ojai Air

22 Saturday Jun 2013

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It’s certainly beginning to look a lot like wedding season! If your schedule is anything like mine, this time of year means two things: plenty of weekend trips and lots of dress options. There’s no better excuse to purchase that just-marked-down beauty you’ve had your eye on. People like getting married. You like buying cute dresses. Weddings require cute dresses. It’s basically a fool-proof formula.

The Event
At my cousin’s Ojai wedding this past weekend, it was all about the one-of-a-kind details that made the day truly unique. From an extremely personalized ceremony to the Pinterest-worthy decor, Amanda and Travis’ deep love for each other could be felt throughout the entire event. Hand-crafted touches of rustic charm brought an extra special, inviting mood to a beautiful Mediterranean-style villa where the ceremony and reception were held.

The Look
For this summer day-to-night occasion, I chose a bright Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent dress I picked up a while ago at a sample sale. Mint accessories and nails added an offbeat vibe that fit right into the playfully romantic scene. My latest obsession, hot pink lips (specifically MAC Candy Yum Yum), were the finishing touch.

Cheers to the beautiful bride and handsome groom!

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Black, White and Chic Allover

11 Tuesday Jun 2013

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An early evening outing to the Griffith Observatory followed by dinner in Los Feliz called for a multitasking outfit that was both comfortable and cute. My solution? An oversized Zara jacket (which I lovingly refer to as my lab coat), wet-look leggings and flats with a splash of leopard print.

During the nearly mile-long hike from the car to the building, I was thoroughly grateful for my choice of footwear. Remember, sometimes practical is the most chic.

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Jacket: Zara. Tank: Joe’s Jeans. Leggings: Topshop. Sunglasses: Balmain. Bracelets: Kate Spade, Katie Dean Jewelry. Bag: Rebecca Minkoff. Shoes: GUESS.

 

My Best Friend’s Wedding (weekend)

31 Friday May 2013

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The weekend I’ve been waiting for for months is finally here – my best friend’s wedding weekend! Even though it’s a toasty 106 in Phoenix, I couldn’t be more excited to be celebrating with my beautiful bestie.

Here’s look number one for the lovely bridesmaid luncheon.

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Dress: Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent. Clutch: Max Azria. Shoes: Dolce Vita.

The Best of Cannes: Days 8-12

27 Monday May 2013

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Confession: 12 days of red carpet recaps is too much for even the most style obsessed (this girl). Please accept my sincere apology for grouping days 8-12 together in the epic red carpet journey that is Cannes 2013.

Day 8 Official Selection: Alessandra Ambrosio in Elie Saab

With so many neutral palettes flooding the French Riviera this year, Alessandra’s canary yellow gown was a refreshing contrast.

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Day 9 Official Selection: Rosie Huntington-Whitely in Dior

Effortless, sexy and timeless: this high-low Dior dress suits RHW perfectly. Plus, she looks ultra-comfortable and supremely confident in her choice…always important.

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Day 10 Official Selection: Olivia Palermo in a Roberto Cavalli dress and Zara jacket

Olivia definitely brings the shine factor in her shimmering gold halter gown. While the dress is gorgeous, what I really like about her look is how she mixed high and low fashion and took the risk to wear it on the red carpet. Points for Miss Palermo.

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Day 11 Official Selection: Bianca Balti in Dolce & Gabbana

I can’t even imagine how much this dress weighs – possibly more than the stunning Italian model – but it is worth its weight in glamour. The deep red color and black underpinnings are made to be shown off on the red carpet. This is what all of Cannes should be.

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Day 12 Official Selection: Nicole Kidman in Giorgio Armani

At the film fest’s closing ceremony, jury member Nicole Kidman did not disappoint. The structured plunging neckline and touch of beading look divine on her statuesque silhouette. This is one of my favorite looks of the entire festival, and I’m so glad she saved it for the final day.

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Which look was your favorite? Let me know in the comments or tweet me @herwritemind.

The Best of Cannes: Days 6 + 7

21 Tuesday May 2013

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Fabulous parties, exclusive premieres and an unpredictable red carpet continue as the first week of Cannes comes to a close. Trends I’m noticing thus far include soft, pale hues of blush, ivory, gold and nude, up-to-there slits and floral embellishments.

Day 6 Official Selection: Milla Jovovich in Chanel

For day 6, actress Milla Jovovich gets my pick. I know it may be controversial, but this sequined Chanel stunner channels retro chic and I love how she styled it with dark eyeliner and messy hair to add a tough, modern edge. Plus, I’m all for a look that takes a risk.

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Day 7 Official Selection: Erin Heatherton in Roberto Cavalli

Another Cavalli makes the cut. The pale gold shade and Gatsby-esque drop waist make an elegant statement on the gorgeous model. Her red lips are the perfect accessory and add a sophisticated old Hollywood vibe.

'Behind The Candelabra' Premiere - The 66th Annual Cannes Film FestivalPhoto credit: Danny Martindale/2013 Danny Martindale

The Best of Cannes: Days 4 + 5

19 Sunday May 2013

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Over the weekend, two of the big “mainstream” films premiered at Cannes: The Hunger Games Catching Fire of the famous book series and Inside Llewyn Davis, directed by Joel and Ethan Coen. While the competition for best dressed was tough, here’s where I landed for days 4 and 5 of the Festival.

Day 4 Official Selection: Model Liya Kebede in Roberto Cavalli

I’m loving the drop waist and long sleeves. It feels so modern and different than the sleeveless gowns we see so often.

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Day 5 Official Selection: Carey Mulligan in Vionnet

Stark black and white plus a plunging neckline and structured fit make this gown perfect for Carey’s second big movie opening of the Festival, Inside Llewyn Davis.

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The Best of Cannes: Day 3

17 Friday May 2013

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A $1 million hotel jewelry heist, gun shots fired, unpredictable weather… this year’s Cannes film fest is anything but tame. Thankfully, the red carpet is also heating up. For day 3 it was difficult for me to pick just one look. Vote to tell me if you agree or disagree with my final choice!

Day 3 Official Selection: Doutzen Kroes in Atelier Versace

'Le Passe' Premiere - The 66th Annual Cannes Film FestivalPhoto credit: George Pimentel/2013 George Pimentel

Fashion Recap: The Met Gala

08 Wednesday May 2013

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This week, fashion’s most influential people gathered under one extravagant roof at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute Gala, aka The Super Bowl of the fashion world. Yes there are the Academy Awards, but no other event can bring out the array of designers, editors, models, celebrities and style icons that the Met Gala does (my invitation must have been lost in the mail…). This year’s PUNK: Chaos to Couture theme was particularly relevant to the ’90s grunge trend that’s recently been popping up in stores and magazine spreads (in case you’re wondering, I’m into it).

As with any red carpet event, a list of Best and Worst Dressed attendees is a must.

BEST DRESSED

  1. Anne Hathaway in Valentino. I think she came as Miley Cyrus, but she looks awesome.
  2. Miley Cyrus in Marc Jacobs. Her skater boy hair actually works for the event and the dress is perfection.
  3. Dakota Fanning in Rodarte
  4. Mary-Kate Olsen in a Chanel gown and vintage Balmain jacket. I know I’ll probably be fought on this one, but no one does homeless-chic better than Mary-Kate. It’s so perfectly PUNK.
  5. Gwen Stefani in Maison Martin Margiela. The quintessential punk chick looks flawless.
  6. Anja Rubik in Anthony Vaccarello
  7. Cara Delevingne in Burberry Psorsum
  8. Minka Kelly in Carolina Herrera
  9. Amanda Seyfried in Givenchy Haute Couture
  10. Nina Dobrev in Monique Lhuillier
  11. Hilary Rhoda in Wes Gordon
  12. Allison Williams in Altuzarra
  13. Elizabeth Banks in Atelier Versace: those shoes!
  14. Karolina Kurkova in Mary Katrantzou

WORST DRESSED

  1. Madonna in Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci. Stop acting like you’re 20 and put some pants on!
  2. Gwyneth Paltrow in Valentino. Apparently she missed the PUNK memo.
  3. Kate Upton in Diane von Furstenberg. BORING.
  4. Kim Kardashian in Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci. Her hair and makeup are lovely but the dress looks like a bedspread from grandma’s house.
  5. Nicki Minaj in Tommy Hilfiger. I expected more from Miss Minaj.
  6. Kristen Stewart in Stella McCartney. I don’t care if it is Stella, this jumpsuit is horribly unflattering.
  7. Jennifer Lawrence in Dior. This length is really tough to pull off, and the look is too polished and safe for the event.
  8. Cameron Diaz in Stella McCartney. Aside from the belt, this look really ages her.

Mod, Mod World

29 Monday Apr 2013

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Thanks to Mr. Marc Jacobs and his game-changing Louis Vuitton Spring 2013 show (yes those are escalators in the background…in a tent), fashion has set its sights on the mod movement and ’60s inspiration. Graphic lines, bold color contrasts and sleek structures are lining the racks and popping up in my inbox as summer gets closer and closer.

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As with any runway trend, personal interpretation is key. Take the most important elements of the look and find something that works with your style. My choice? This black and white Zara top. The strong contrast and slightly flared silhouette are just the right amount of mod for me. Coupled with black skinnies and ankle-strap wedges, I’m able to take the tone of the trend and translate it into my own look.

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Top: Zara. Pants: rag & bone. Sunglasses: Gucci. Necklace: Topshop. Shoes: Zara.

Styling Exercise: One Piece at a Time

22 Monday Apr 2013

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From friends and coworkers to acquaintances and more, this is the most common fashion gripe I hear:

“I have individual pieces that I like but I don’t know how to put things together.”

When it comes to fashion, sometimes all you have to do to style a favorite new look is think outside the box. Whenever I’m stuck on what to wear, I focus in on one piece and build a look around it. I find that if I have one piece in mind, it’s easier for me to get creative than if I’m putting together something out of nothing.

Take a look in your closet and pick a piece that strikes your current mood. In this case, I chose the leather shorts. Now, using that piece as the foundation for the outfit, pick another piece that you have not yet paired it with. For me, it was the oversized denim shirt. I liked the idea of mixing sexy leather and utilitarian denim. I decided to add tights since this was a work look (I work in a creative industry so I have much more freedom than most when it comes to workwear) and the collar necklace to make it a little more dressy. To keep in line with the rocker appeal of the shorts, I had to lace up my trusty Litas.

Before I knew it, I had styled an entirely new look just from shopping in my closet and getting a little creative.

DSC_0147 DSC_0149 DSC_0168 DSC_0191Shirt: Marciano. Shorts: BB Dakota. Tights: Wolford. Sunglasses: Gucci. Necklace: tasha. Shoes: Jeffrey Campbell.