An Asian Flirtation

In the spirit of the immersion of Japanese street style and Asian inspired textiles, I decided to be a geisha this Halloween.  I made my costume very modern.  Styled with a perfectly green colored kimono type top and fluttery false lashes, I totally fit the part.  It was the right amount of comfort and style to party in.  I hope everyone has a fabulous Halloween. 

Till Next Time,
Alyssa Rucker

P.S. sorry for the pictures lighting. I don't have a camera.

British Invasion

This Halloween I was Felicity Shagwell from Austin Powers. I found the costume in a small boutique when I was in San Diego two weeks ago. I have to say I was very happy that I had an original costume. I didn't run into any other Felicity Shagwells over the entire weekend. I did my hair in a big retro teased hair do and paired my costume with big white hoop earrings and white patent leather heels. 

xoxo
Newlin

October 31st to November 1st: style cues from Halloween costumes

Just like with any fashion, Halloween fashion definitely has seen it's fair share of trends. Most often, these trends are suited to the occasion: bright, silly, and sometimes a little tacky. However there are some Halloween trends that are easily translated for other occasions.
Here are some of my favorites and popular looks from this Fall.

Mini top hats:

I saw mini top hats accessorizing costumes from a "Derby Girl" to a classic 1940s dress.
However these are so cute I would have to find another event to wear them to.

Halloween

Another Event:
Forever 21

Over the knee socks:
These are used a lot to balance out the typically short hemlines of womens's costumes. Of course there are plenty of cute styles to choose from to complement a more wearable outfit.

Halloween

Everyday:
American Apparel

School girl:
This look has been classically misrepresented as overly sexy for Halloween costumes, but it certainly would be appropriate for an actual school wardrobe.

Halloween

School day:
Asos

Hope everyone had fun dressing up!

-Holly

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Top Wellington Boots

Hi guys,

I hope you all enjoy a small but gorgeous selection of wellington boots I have chosen as my top 6 for this season. They are chic, punky and strongly equestrian inspired. Fierce looking and ready to hit the city! I have also chosen 2 lovely girlie styles too, I loved the subtle detail on the Calvin Klein ones and nothing better to bright my day more than the Chanel camellias.

These boots are a far cry from the ones I have at home, so edgy and fantastically gorgeous, that your feet would be itching to wear them despite the weather.



I do love them all but because I am a rock chick at heart, my very favourites are Dav and Moschino.
How about you?

See you soon.
x

Halloween with a cheer!

For starters, lets just say I’ve always been one to dress up. For everything, we’re talking Fourth of July, Valentines Day, birthdays and so much more. So, seeing as Halloween is literally right around the corner, why wouldn’t I participate in a day solely meant for costumes?

            Now the decision of what “character” to be, was the next step in my preparation for this holiday. Costumes involving Snooki, or people from shows like “16 and Pregnant” seemed to be popular this year. But for me, I went with a classic, something sparkly with passion; a Dallas Cowboy Cheerleader.

            It might not be super original, but the accessories make it unique. I plan to go all out; wear big stud earrings, curl my hair, and make my eyes look huge and glistening; basically do pretty much anything to fit the mold of my costume. It’s Halloween! A girl’s got to do, what a girl’s got to do!..... Jordee Kalk. 

Michelle Obama's closet worth $ 2.7 Billion

If you're tired of hearing about Michelle Obama's style, you're not alone. For more than two years, the media has picked apart seemingly every piece of the First Lady's wardrobe, pitting her against similarly stylish first ladies from around the globe. But now a new take on Mrs. O's style has surfaced, and it's well worth paying attention to given its economic implications. Simply put: Mrs. Obama is a one-woman stimulus plan. A new study, published in the Harvard Business Review this week, "Found that following 189 public appearances between November 2008 and December 2009, Michelle Obama created $2.7 billion in cumulative abnormal returns." This financial jolt has translated into an additional $2.7 billion in stock for the 29 companies polled - Nina Ricci, J. Crew, GAP, and Calvin Klein included.

with thanks : blackbookmag : link in headline above for detailed news.

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Creating a Halloween costume without going to the Halloween store

Halloween has always been one of my favorite holidays. I mean who doesn’t like to take advantage of having an excuse to dress up as someone they’re not any other day. It’s the chance to swashbuckle like a pirate, save the world like a superhero or even feel as royal as a princess. As I got closer to Halloween, I looked forward to thinking of a creative costume but realized I was working with a college student’s budget. I searched through my own clothes and accessories for items I could use to create my first “Make-it-yourself” Halloween costume. 

After searching for inspiration I decided to channel the sassy and fashionable fairy Tinkerbell. I already owned black leggings and a white ribbon to tie around a bun in my hair, but I needed a few more clothing staples. I ventured off to Scottsdale Fashion Square and looked in Victoria’s Secret where I found a long sleeve cotton shirt on sale for $10 and the identical green color of Tinkerbell’s dress. And with winter coming up, I know I’ll be able wear the shirt again during days with colder weather. Then I went to Walgreens and discovered lime green and purple sparkly fairy wings for a deal of $6.99. Thanks to my roommate, I also have a pair of silver glitter Toms to wear. By searching through my closet and finding deals in stores, I was able to create an affordable costume while still being creative. I guess all it took was just a little bit of pixie dust.

Final Product:

Have a wicked Halloween!!!

Erin Kennedy

Aye Aye Captain!

Centering in on my nautical side this year I am dressing as a 

super cute sailor girl!

I chose this one because it is pink, which is totally my color, and because it is a

super girly twist to the typical masculine sailor, plus the back

has a super awesome pink bow and I love bows!

Have an awesome Halloween everyone,

Cortney 

Flashback!

For Halloween this year I am channeling my inner 80s work-out girl. I have always wanted to pull the whole leotard look off, but never felt I could do it until now! I have American Apparel to thank for helping my create my look. However, I also went thrifting because I just didn't want to spend a fortune on my costume this year and thrifting is always fun, it's like a little hunt.

I like the hot pink shiny leggings the most and i think it will be such a fun costume to walk around in, I am excited for sure! Hope everyone has a great Halloween weekend.

X's and O's
Haley Buntrock

Top Halloween Trend 2010

The news just broke that the top selling Halloween costume this year is Snooki from the Jersey Shore; another big hit is Lady Gaga. It seems the trend this year is to dress up as your favorite celebrity. Halloween stores are selling costumes that match famous stars' looks such as the Lady Gaga blue body suit from her music video for "Pokerface." Here are some ideas:

Lady Gaga

Snooki

These celebs are easy to dress up as since they have a unique look and that is key so people can't tell if you're even dressed up or not.

Have a happy Halloween!
Christine

Peace+ Love =Flower Child!

I am definitely all about the peace and love so of course what better way to emulate that than by being a flower child. The only thing I actually had to buy was a fringe vest for my costume because believe it or not, I already had all of that in my closet. Out of all my costumes this is my favorite because it pieced together so well with all the things I have in my closet, while the other things I compiled from things my roommates and friends have. When I showed my friend my costume, she said "You would have everything from your closet."

The best thing about this costume is that I know no one else will be wearing it. The white slouchy tee is from Vince, the high-waisted shorts are from Abercrombie & Fitch, the vest is from a costume shop, the crochet belt that i am wearing as a headpiece is from Lucky Brand and the boots are Sam Edelman. Nothing says flower child without PEACE accessories. A big necklace and earrings will do as well as some personal pieces.

Have a Happy Halloween.

and remember....

Stay Classy & Fabulous,

Jacqueline Valle

Masquerade!

This halloween I could not decide quite what to be. There are so many choices and everyone is going for the skimpier the better. But then I remembered that I had a really ornate mask from a masquerade party I went to a while ago so I decided to just be a person at a Masquerade bash! I am going to wear a white T shirt and a silky black skirt and am going to do my makeup very cool and put on fake eyelashes and rock the masquerade mask! So if you see someone but you can't really figure out who it is... it will probably be me :) Have a good all hallows eve!

XOXO,
Brittany

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Fridays @ Portobello

... Some cool people around Portobello Road, Notting Hill.

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Patti, on Portobello Road.
She looks great all in black with some lovely accessories such as her fabulous Alexander Wang bag and her scarf, which was done up in a such nice way. I thought it was very original and totally loved it!


Lucy, near Portobello Road.
Another huge trend this season is the camel cape. Nicely worn with an interesting pair of boots and a classic Louis Vuitton bag.


Anabel, on Portobello Road.

I loved her hair and the colours she chosen for this look. She pulled off the checked shirt with the floral DM's, school meets girlie punk. Sweet.

Claudia, near Portobello Road.

I really liked the combination of prints and I am totally loving her chunky cardigan too. (Another Brazilian chick with loads of style. Adorei!)

Emily, on Westbourne Grove
Wearing a lovely trilby hat with a comfy poncho over everything. Perfect for a relaxed afternoon.

See you soon.
x

Halloweekend!

This Halloweekend I decided to plan three outfits all made from scratch! My favorite outfit though, is a ringleader put together with boots, fishnets, a sequined top gloves and a top hat! I also found a cute tuxedo looking jacket at Urban Outfitters on a clearance rack :) yay! I was inspired by B.Spears but kind of put my own twist to it!  I love the ideal of using bits and pieces to create a more original costume. The best part is no one else will have the same exact look as you! I'm sure all of you Fashionistas will get creative this weekend and look amazing! Happy hauntings

Cheers, Alex

How to Rev Up the Plain Old Sailor Costume :)

So this Halloween, I decided I wanted to sort of put together my own costume and not simply buy one of those cheap looking things online and I did not want to go the slutty route either. So, my roommate and I decided to be Gilligan and Skipper...only cute! Here are some of the items we bought:

For Gilligan-My roommate is wearing this red dress with....

this sailor's hat.

As Skipper, I am wearing this blue dress with...

this captain's hat.

And of course we both will be sporting our metallic Sperrys!

So, that is our Halloween idea! 

A little off, but it works! :)

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!

XOXO,

Dani

1920's Flapper

This Halloween I will be reworking an old Foley and Corinna silk beaded dress to be a flapper, very a la Lauren Conrad. I love how this costume is lady-like, fun, and most important of all, classy. Even on Halloween you don't need to wear lingerie to look hot! I love the glam feel of this costume and how I can put it together with things in my closet, without buying the cliche and in my opinion tacky bagged costumes from the local Halloween store. It's also a great excuse to rock pieces that typically can't be worked into day-to-day attire like silk gloves and a boa! Kim Kardashian has also done a beautiful job dressing up as a flapper, in what I consider to be a more traditional and provocative way.

Happy Halloween! Jamie Killin

Knock on the wood

Hello guys,

Do you need a little bit of luck? Just knock on the wood, but make sure it's the real thing, not like the new Maison Martin Margiela shoes... They were inspired by the Dutch clogs and they are very realistic as they are made of leather! Believe it or not, all the wooden artwork is just a print... Amazing aren't they?



Eco but not cheap, costing over $900! It's the perfect accessory to create your posh Pinocchio look.

See you soon.
x

Halloween Week!

It's almost the end of October, which seems crazy! This week in the spirit of what seems to be a lot of people's favorite holiday, our FJCers will be telling you what they will be wearing for Halloween.

Now, I know its getting cold and everyone will still be wearing itty-bitty costumes, but the fun of Halloween is being able to see everyone be something other than themselves and of course see how far some girls will go to be slutty. I contemplated on being Mary-Kate Olsen but many friends agreed that no one would be able to tell, and some would think I dressed up as myself. So, I am battling between being a sexy Pocahontas, or a hippie. I may decide on both, if the opportunity arises but for now I am at a straw between the two.

Happy Costume Hunting!

Stay Classy and Fabulous,

Jacqueline Valle

Chic Chanel Advert

Hi guys,

Sharing with you some scanned pictures of this posh advertisement from Chanel. Maybe I should have taken a picture of it, so you would be able to see it better... Anyways, it's looks like a little book, on a black, glossy sturdy card. On the front (picture below) is the beautiful bottle of Chanel 5, made up of strings of golden sequins. Very bling, with a great feel to it. Yeah, it's funny but I just love to run my fingers through it, like a harp!



On the inside a glamorous picture of the famous Chanel 5 and on the back the star is Audrey Tautou, looking effortlessly chic.




Anyways, I am not here just to comment about the perfume and the pictures... My real interest on this advert, is how I could DIY it on a T-shirt! Just another idea I had the other day. I could very carefully cut out the sequins from the front page and then glue or stitch them on a T-shirt. Straightway, I would have something new and original. Maybe I could even say that is a Potion 9, Wildfox inspiration, couldn't I?

See you soon.
x

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