Hello!

Have you guys been well? This is going to be my first official post marking the beginning of a fabulous homework-free summer. Yayyy, cue the fanfare and majestic cheers.

Even though I've been SUPER busy with school, you know there's always time for window shopping and the warm weather could not have gotten here sooner. I am so excited to wear flowy skirts and bright colors. Ah, bliss.

So I will kick start this summer with a post on my spring/summer wishlist items, just bits and bobs that I'd really love to buy (mainly because they're so cute and/or gorgeous).

Okay enough with my mini ranting, I hope you enjoy this post and of course, let me know what you're most excited for this summer!

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Floral Chambray Romper with Belt
Black Cat Crop Top
Julep Dress
Flower Print Dress
Sierra Bag
Buckle Sandal
Josie Wedge
Soiree Platform
Alexi Studded Oxford
Is anyone else totally obsessed with white shoes during the summer? I just love how clean it looks.

If you liked any of these, just click on the name of the product and it'll take you directly to the product page. I think hands down my favorite color for this season is a coral/orange fusion because the warm tone looks great on tanned skin and because it's really pretty.

...and I'll leave it at that!


~Jenn

Before I start the actual post, I'd like to make a statement about what happened the past week in Boston. I'm almost positive that I've never talked about where I'm from in this blog but here it is. I was born and raised in Boston and attend college very close to where the incident on Friday happened. Because I had never in my wildest dreams imagined this to unfold, I was feeling pretty scared and uncertain of what was going on. I am sure that for people directly involved in the incidents the whole ordeal must have been 1000 times worse. Therefore, I'd just like to say that I am very proud of how the Boston police force handled this and I pray for the families of the victims. I genuinely hope that no one has to go through this ever again.

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Okay, now onto the real deal!

This is the second part of the On The Runway Fall 2013 RTW series, focused on the Rogan collection. While many people would probably not give this a second glance, due to its laid back and earth tone colored nature, what caught my attention was how wearable everything was.

I know, I know. For some, a wearable collection might be boring to look at compared to a couture collection but these are the types of clothes that I love the most for the autumn season. You think, cozy, comforting, and casual.

As Style.com describes the collection, it has a very unisex uniform type of look. I do think that there are elements that add femininity to it, which make it appear more put together and purposefully done.

Finished yappin'. Let's get onto the garments!!

Click here if you'd like to read the full review OR see the entire collection.

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1. The beanie is literally the best accessory for that urban grunge "I don't give a damn" feel and I think it works beautifully with this garment.

2. The jacket is a fun geometric spin on the traditional camo jacket. It has a cleaner look that balances out the softer, more natural shape of the neckline.

3. Almost looks like something from the Men's section of Urban Outfitters. But I kind of like that...who's with me?!

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1. Again with the hat. I love it.

2. The "colorblocking" effect is adorable especially because the line between the top and bottom color is curved, giving her a more feminine silhouette.

3. Buttons! I love that it goes from the neckline to the hemline. Gives the garment a little something something extra but isn't an overboard detail.

4. The shape of the garment isn't too boxy or bulky.

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1. I would definitely say it's a love or hate piece. I personally love it. Reminds me of overalls but more military uniform inspired and maybe a little safari-esque.

2. Bonus points for the belt. I think keeping it within the same color family helps it not look quite as harsh but it's a little bright enough to break up the khaki green.

3. The little bit of skin showing above the ankle boots is the perfect boundary between cute and frumpy.

4. Samesies with the ankle boots.

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1. The draping details add fluidity and this overwhelming sense of comfort.

2. The little thumb hole in the sleeves is an adorable feature.

3. The grey color, although neutral, almost has enough punch on its own to really brighten up the outfit, which would otherwise be completely green-based.

4. The black boots seamlessly flow from her tights, giving her longer legs. Love!

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1. Layering is a no-brainer for the colder winter months but I like the idea of layering short sleeved sweatshirt type things with longer sleeved pieces. It's very casual but note the little slit at her elbows. Now that's a winner.

2. I like her pants. I think the vertical lines add the slightest bit of texture and the little colorblocked patch at the bottom is subtle but cute. Plus, the color kind of matches the color of the tops.

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1. This really reminds me of a revamped version of the hoodie and sweats combo. Obviously, she isn't wearing sweats but it has that same feel.

2. I like that lines on the front of the hoodie, creating that X shape. It's a little bit different than your average Joe sweatshirt. The fit also adds to the not so frumpy dumpy look that sweatshirts can often have.

3. White pants or white anything will make it much cleaner.

4. Perfect choice of shoes. Not as harsh as a darker brown or black boot. And the socks. I think it's always important to accessorize and I enjoy that this isn't overly cluttered in that sense.

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As always, I hope you liked reading this. Let me know if you like this series idea and maybe anything else you'd like to see me write about. I'm open to suggestions :)

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~Jenn

Hello! Are you guys surprised to see me back so soon? I certainly am.

April is fast approaching and I already have a feeling that I'm going to be so bogged down with work for the next few weeks that I am actually cringing just thinking about it...

So here's the deal.

I'll be doing a series of "reviews" on some of the Fall 2013 ready-to-wear collections that I found captivating and just overall very inspiring. As always, I would LOVE to hear about the collections you guys fell in love with or even collections that didn't particularly meet your standards.

If you'd like to see the full Style.com review (ahem, it's okay, I won't be offended), click on this link!

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My favorite part of this garment is probably the sheer lace detailing on the side of the leather pencil skirt as well as on the collarbone/shoulder area. It's such a nice touch to the sheer blouse and almost has the illusion of an off-the-shoulder vibe.

Absolutely brilliant to have a bit of skin showing on the side of the skirt. It's feminine and sexy but subtle and the leather just adds the right amount of toughness to balance that out.

and oh, let's not even get into the shoes. How perfect.

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This look has more structural elements than the first one and is very streamlined as well as clean-cut. I love that the focal point is the lace at her waist area and the lower neckline showcases a healthy amount of cleavage without being overly provocative.

Great piece that incorporated the whole gradient lace effect that was seen in quite a few Spring 2013 couture collections like Elie Saab and Valentino.

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Gorgeous high neck piece frames her face perfectly. There's so much fluidity in this garment that it looks as though the fabric might just dissolve into a pool. I love it.

Did anyone else notice the shape of the armholes? I can't express how much I love them. It was cut just enough to cover the top portion of the shoulders, making the arms look slim and oh so elegant.

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Long fitted dresses aren't really my cookie of choice BUT this one is quite fun to look at because of the whimsical polka dots and the translucent fabrics. The only thing I don't like about this is how prominent her shoulders look. It might be because of where the fabric was placed but eh.

What really caught my eye was the two sheer portions running down her legs. It gave the illusion of a shorter dress with the solid black velvet and just enough leg to cut the otherwise "vampy" feel.

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I wouldn't say that this is the most innovative dress in the world but the color is what drew me to this. The different shades of blue added to the textural nature of this dress and it's so vibrant that I'm tempted to mark it off as a Spring/Summer piece.

But it's not.

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If you've been an avid reader of my blog, you'll know that I'm a Fashion and Retail student. Recently, in one of my classes, we were assigned to research one upcoming trend for Spring 2014 based on this year's spring trends.

You guessed it.

The one that my group was in charge of was The Art of Reason, based on the influence of Op Art and mathematics. Some of the designers that embodied this trend were Calvin Klein and Louis Vuitton. Anyhow. That's not really the point I'm trying to get across.

Lately, all I've been seeing is black and white. Checkers. Stripes. They're everywhere and I can't help but notice it! So I figured, I might as well share it with someone.

I came up with two outfits. One is a dressier, more literal interpretation of the trend while the other is a casual, more relaxed style. I tried to focus on pieces that embraced structure and geometry as well since that tends to work nicely with the Op Art theme.

Personally, the most I'd wear is a striped skirt. It's not a trend that I'm totally nuts about but I do like the way it looks in some instances. There has been this huge wave of fashion bloggers that have been sporting the vertical black and white striped skinny pants. I know you know what I'm talking about.

While I'm on the subject of stripes, let me tell you a tip I learned in class.

Horizontal stripes actually make you look taller than wearing vertical stripes. Isn't that so bizarre??


~Jenn

Greetings to all! Fingers crossed that you guys are having an awesome Monday because I definitely am!

I know I haven't written anything in like two weeks and I assure you, I weep tears on the inside because of how busy I am. Luckily, I have a few hours to spare today so I'll be putting some posts scheduled for this week :)

As the title suggests, today I will share this article about H&M that I recently found on Styleite.com. You can read about it right here!

H&M has this big project going on that involves opening a chain of retail stores called "& Other Stories" in select European cities. Basically, rather than selling clothing, which they're most known for, these & Other Stories stores will concentrate on the accessories, beauty, and lingerie bits of a woman's wardrobe.

So, needless to say, these stores are going to be targeted at women.

The whole concept behind this chain is about bringing everything a woman can wear into one place because H&M believes that those accessories, beauty items, and lingerie are just as important in an outfit as the clothes. Makes sense.

The chain will launch Spring 2013 so if you're somewhere in Europe, lucky you!

I personally wish they'd bring it over here to America so I can satisfy my curiosity as to what H&M is going to do with these & Other Stories stores.

What do you guys think??

~Jenn

This first week of school has been so unusual. I feel way busier than normal but I suppose that's a good thing? Anyway, just hanging in there for the rest of the semester until winter break! Woop woop.

Here's a new post that actually pertains to runway fashion, which I feel like I haven't written about since forever.

Even though it's currently almost Fall, this will be about the Spring/Summer 2013 runway looks that I enjoyed the most. Give me some feedback, no hesitation :) Which looks did you like? Was there one that I didn't mention that you really loved?

J.MENDEL






MARKUS LUPFER



SUNO



EMILIO PUCCI




A.L.C.



DIESEL BLACK GOLD



LOUIS VUITTON





Personal favorites: the Emilio Pucci dress with butterfly-shaped cutouts/lace patterns and the quadruple pocket jacket in Louis Vuitton.

I'm always so amazed by designers and how they can come up with ideas for such beautiful clothes. One day, I'll hopefully have enough money to indulge in all of this firsthand. :) A girl can fantasize.

~Jenn