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September 18, 2014

The 25 Best Carrie Bradshaw Style Moments

The 25 Best Carrie Bradshaw Style Moments
September 18, 2014
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Carrie Bradshaw is known for her eclectic and unique style. You literally have no clue what she is going to put together next (style wise) - unless you've watched every single episode and movie of Sex and the City at least a dozen times each...
I often look at SATC for style inspiration. Some of the outfits are just so amazing - Patricia Field is a powerhouse genius when it comes to style and fashion.
I'm going to be writing a style series on each of the Sex and the City girls. I had to do Carrie first!

Carrie's style has really evolved over time. I think her best moments, style wise in the TV series was when she was with Alexander P. Really though, she looked amazing! When she was in Paris she looked so lovely and parisian. Her dress collection is absolutely to die for.

Of course, the Sex and the City movies really showed how all of the SATC girls had evolved since the TV series ended. I actually own a few pieces from the movie that I just adore!

Carrie's pink dress, studded belt, green floral Betsey Johnson dress, blue Manolo Blahniks...Sigh. They are statement pieces in my wardrobe!
Now let's get some inspiration from SATC, and Miss Carrie Bradshaw!



























July 30, 2014

#finfree

#finfree
July 30, 2014
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There's nothing I love more than when Lush e-mail pops up in my inbox and it is regarding something I am already passionate about!
 
Lush Cosmetics has partnered with Discovery Channel's Shark Week, Sharkwater filmmaker Rob Stewart and his organization, United Conservationists, to raise awareness for sharks and stop the unnecessary slaughter for their fins. Rob Stewart has a wonderful film called Shark Water. I have watched it several times, and it really makes you appreciate the beauty of sharks. Check out part Rob's story at the end of this post and join #finfree movement by signing the petition and by purchasing Lush's limited edition Shark Fin soap.

The Shark Fin soap is made of softening seaweed, scrubby fine sea salt and zesty lime oil that make it a refreshing way to cool down this summer. 100% of the price of this soap will be donated to United Conservationists, a non-profit organization dedicated to the protection and conservation of sharks through its Fin Free movement. Now you can swim with the sharks and help protect them too!
 
The Brunette Shake is definately going to support this effort. Remember, Green is Sexy! Be kind to the environment and animals...
 
xx
Hillary
 

 
 
"In August 1999, I was a 19-year-old photographer embarking on my most exciting photo assignment yet: to photograph my favorite species, Hammerhead Sharks, in the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. As a “fish nerd” I spent as much time with sharks as possible, and grew to understand a very different side of sharks compared to conventional media. To me they were shy, inquisitive, sensitive and important. Being the first animal on earth with jaws, and the only large animal to have endured for 450 million years and five mass extinctions, they’re a huge part of the framework for life in the oceans. Life that gives us most of the oxygen we breathe.
Upon arriving in the Galapagos Islands, instead of finding sharks in all their majesty in the most protected marine reserve on earth, I encountered a fishing line that could stretch from earth to outer space, with thousands of baited hooks and hundreds of dead and dying sharks.
Shark fin soup is a Chinese delicacy so desirable that a single pound of shark fin can sell for more than $400 USD, leading to the practice of finning: keeping only the fins and discarding the bodies, which wastes 95% of the animal. This demand slaughters 100 million sharks each year, decimating 90% of the world’s sharks within my lifetime."

July 23, 2014

Fashion 101 | Investment Pieces

Fashion 101 | Investment Pieces
July 23, 2014
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Investment pieces can range from that studded Burberry trench coat, those glitter Miu Miu booties EVERYONE had to have a couple years ago, the quilted Chanel bag... The list goes on.

But which pieces do you splurge for? Can you resell them? Which ones do you keep?

Personally, I am described by the line in "Fashion Killa" by A$AP Rocky:

"And Versace: got a lot, but she may never wear it
But she save it so our babies will be flyer than their parents"

I save all my investment and iconic fashion pieces for my hopes that when I have a daughter, she will raid my closet and I can pass down those pieces so she can live life in them like I have!

Iconic fashion pieces are always good to splurge on, if you are financially able and if you are building a fashion collection.

I limit myself to 1 fashion investment per season, and 3 trend pieces per season. The trend pieces I purchase are budget friendly, and I usually purchase them from H&M, Free People or French Connection.

eBay is a great place to buy pieces from Fashion Collaborations from years past that you can no longer find. So of course, think of this when you are purchasing items. Will people be looking for these Missoni for Target dresses in a year? Should I buy it?

Always go for those special, one of a kind pieces when you are shopping. You are unlikely to find these again, and they can go for a pretty penny on eBay or fashion reseller sites.

It is known that accessories and shoes re-sell for a higher price over time and keep their value.

Keep all the packaging, take care of your investment pieces if you are a reseller. If you are 100% sure that you are keeping your investment piece, keep it out and show it off! You deserve it.

A couple of my Investment Pieces are:

Chanel Quilted Jacket from my Nanny
Studded Christian Louboutin Booties
Manolo Blahnik Hangisi in Blue
Prada Baroque Sunglasses in Black



February 1, 2014

How To Pronounce Designer Names 101

How To Pronounce Designer Names 101
February 1, 2014
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It is fundamentally strange how some of the best designers in the world have the most difficult names to pronounce. Not to mention how embarrassing it is when you're talking to a Vogue editor at a gala and you mispronounce a designer... It's very embarrassing, trust me on that one. I guess it's not as embarrassing as accidentally tripping a Vogue editor at Fashions Night Out but that's a whole different story.

This fabulous guide to pronouncing names was published on Harpers Bazaar a few days ago and I HAD to share. As a fashion lover, stylist and writer I couldn't not share with you! 

Make sure you're alone if you start pronouncing these out loud, you might get funny looks on the subway if you don't. 

Let's get started!! Don't forget to have fun with this lovelies! Fashion is supposed to be fun. 



Anna Suianna swee

Ann Demeulemeesterann de-mule-eh-meester

Azzedine Alaiaazz-eh-deen ah-lie-ah

Badgley Mischkabadge-lee meesh-kah

Balenciagabah-len-see-ah-gah

Balmainbahl-mahhhhn

Bottega Veneta: bow-tay-guh vah-netta

Christian Lacroixchristian luh-kwa

Christian Louboutinchristian loo-boo-tan

Comme des Garçonscomb dey gah-sown

Dolce & Gabbanadol-chey and gab-ana

Dries Van Notendrees van know-ten

Gareth Pughgareth pew

Giambattista Valligee-am-bah-tease-ta vah-lee

Gianfranco Ferregee-ahn-franco feh-ray

Givenchyzjee-von-shee

Hermèser-mez

Hervé Légerair-vay lay-jah

Hussein Chalayanhoo-sane sha-lion

Issey Miyakeiss-ee mee-yah-key

Jean Paul Gaultierzhon paul go-tee-ay

Junya Watanabejun-yah wat-an-ah-bey

Kinder Agguginikinder ag-ooh-gee-nee

Lanvinlahn-vahn

Loeweloh-wev-eh

Louis Vuittonloo-wee vwee-tahn

L'Wren Scottla-ren scott

Maison Martin Margielamay-sohn martin mar-jhell-ah

Marchesamar-kay-sah

Mary Katrantzoumary cat-trant-zoo

Miu Miumew-mew

Monique Lhuilliermonique le-hu-lee-ay

Moschinomos-key-no

Olivier Theyskensoh-liv-ee-ay tay-skins

Proenza Schoulerpro-en-zuh skool-er

Rochasrow-shahs

Rodarterow-dar-tay

Roksanda Ilincicroksanda ill-in-chik

Salvatore Ferragamosal-vah-tor-re fer-ra-gah-moh

Sonia Rykielsewn-yah ree-key-el

Thakoontah-koon

Versacevur-sah-chee

Yves Saint Laurenteve san lau-ron

Yohji Yamamotoyoh-jee yam-ah-mo-to



Source: How to pronounce Moschino, Hermes, Miu Miu and more designer names - Harper's BAZAAR
June 13, 2013

Happy 27th Birthday, Mary-Kate and Ashley!

Happy 27th Birthday, Mary-Kate and Ashley!
June 13, 2013
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I grew up with the Olsen twins. 

I used to spend their birthday (June 13th) watching a marathon of the MKA videos. I'd start with my most favorite "Our Lips are Sealed" and end up "Costume Party". I know all of the lines, all of the lyrics to the songs... I'm pretty sure any true 90's girl does too! 

Today is Mary-Kate and Ashley's 27th birthday! 

They have went from Michelle Tanner on Full House to fashion design power houses. They really are an unstoppable force! 

Let's check out some of my favorite photos of MKA in celebration of their 27th birthday! 



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June 7, 2013

Glamour July 2013 | Lily Collins

Glamour July 2013 | Lily Collins
June 7, 2013
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Lily Collins. 

I've been in awe of this young thing for years. Those brows! That style! 

I am so pleased that she is getting more popular in Hollywood, that means I can buy more magazines with her on the cover! Like this fabulous Glamour cover and shoot.

It was shot in Bergdorf Goodman. So basically it's already amazing. Add Glamour Mag + Lily Collins to the mix and we have some magical stuff here people. 

In all seriousness, this is one of my favorite shoots I've seen in a while. I can't wait to purchase a copy of this magazine for my collection!

Check out some photos below from the Glamour site, and a sneak peek at her interview too! If you're feeling like you want more Lily keep on scrolling, I've included her fashion files from the past few years. I know, I know, you love me. 





Now for a Sneak Peek at Lily's Interview! 

Glamour: Did you ever ask your dad for help?
Lily Collins: No, I always wanted to do it on my own. I never wanted anyone making phone calls. A name can open doors, but there’s a quote I like: “Personality can open doors, but only character can keep them open.”

Glamour: In your new movie Stuck in Love, your character, Samantha, is a little like you: a writer with a famous father.
Lily Collins: It’s my most meaningful project so far. I fought for the role for seven months. I read the script and thought, No one but me can play this. Samantha is promiscuous, cynical, sarcastic—qualities that are not me, but fun to channel. I also liked her relationship with her dad.

Glamour: Do you consider anyone your mentor?
Lily Collins: My mom. It has nothing to do with acting. She guides me through my personal life, telling me to experiment. She lets me borrow her vintage. She has Chanel and eighties stuff from Yohji Yamamoto and Vivienne Westwood that she got when vintage wasn’t cool. She’d wear them to events with my dad, and everyone would ask what she had on; when she said “vintage,” they’d go, “Oh, that’s nice,” and, you know, turn the corner.

Glamour: You recently ran into Chanel designer Karl Lagerfeld in Paris. How does that work? Does he simply appear from a plume of smoke?
Lily Collins: That’s how he should arrive, right? We’d met briefly before, and I was shopping at Colette when he just walked in and said, “Ah, Lily!” Karl Lagerfeld in Paris. Epic.

Glamour: The Mortal Instruments is going to be epic too.
Lily Collins: I’m so excited! I had read and really loved the books.

Glamour: The anticipation level is pretty crazy. Readers have a lot of opinions about the movie.
Lily Collins: The fans [in Toronto, during filming] were amazing. They’d bring us cookies, mugs, tea, drawings, everything. I want to make sure I live up to their expectations as Clary.

Glamour: It all reminds me of where Jennifer Lawrence was right before The Hunger Games.
LC: She’s a friend; she’s awesome. The choices Jennifer has made have been really interesting. And I loved how she carried herself after her trip [going up onstage] at the Oscars. I was like, “You go, girl!”

Glamour: Do you have many actor friends?
Lily Collins: It’s funny, but the friends I’ve made in this business, some of us started out getting each other’s phone numbers in audition rooms because we were like, “I see you all the time. Why are we not hanging out?”

Glamour: We have to ask: Have you started getting dressed in the morning with the paparazzi in mind?
Lily Collins: Even in L.A., where everyone’s in yoga pants, I’ve never been the girl to run around in sweats. I love fashion and always have something put together, but I won’t wear anything specifically to be photographed in. I have become more cautious of making funny faces in public.

Glamour: So, Ms. Next Big Thing, what keeps you grounded?
Lily Collins: My mom. She has always encouraged me to feel like being me is enough. That’s really special, especially in a place like Hollywood. She’s my best friend.

Lily's Fashion Files

Fashion changes every second. So do people. So that just means that people's style change over time as well! But of course, there are those whose style just keeps getting better and keeps us on our toes...Lily is one of them. 

<<<<<<<<<Be sure to CLICK TO SEE MORE to see Lily's Fashion Files! 

May 31, 2013

Currently Obsessed | Flower Crowns

Currently Obsessed | Flower Crowns
May 31, 2013
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This statement is so me. I may love the glitz and glam of diamonds, but "me" is flowers in my hair. 

I've been coveting a flower crown for what seems like years, I found some really great DIY video's on YouTube that I have shared below. I also included a great "shop this post" section too if you're not a DIY'er!

So, next week I'm going to be making flower crowns like it's my job. I can't wait to experiment with different flowers and colours. Of course, the photo shoots after I make them are going to be so much fun and  I will (of course!) be sharing the photos with you. 

I have included most of my flower crown inspiration below for all of YOU to get inspired too! Nothing screams Spring/Summer more than flowers in your hair. 


I remember making flower crowns when I was really young, I'd make them out of dandelions or daisies when I was playing outside. Did you ever do that?






















DIY Tutorial via YouTube




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