Shimmer Gives Me Shivers (in a good way)

Everyone seems to be hating on this dress that Halle Berry recently wore,

but I love it!

I love the cut, the fit, and the black shimmery finish.

I think she looks completely gorgeous.

Some people are saying her breasts are spilling out,

but I think it looks fine.

Although I'm sure a larger cup would look good, too.

As for the cut of the dress,

I love the sexy yet not over-the-top cut outs.

They are relatively subtle and I like that about them.

Besides, the dress hits below the knee,

so I think it is perfectly fine to have cut-outs at her age.

Personally, I want this dress.

Halle looks amazing.

The only thing I'd change is her accessories.

That cuff bracelet needs to be swapped in for something else.

It's terrible.

I love that she chose to compliment a black dress with a red clutch.

However, I would choose a different red clutch.

This one is for the daytime,

not for pairing with a shimmery black dress.

She needs a deeper red.

But other than that,

Hall Berry is shimmering!!

{Image Source: Evil Beet Gossip}

"Love at her Feet"

I find these flats incredibly heartwarming and lovable.

I am a romantic at heart and adore anything relating to love,

so it only makes sense that I would love the "Love Flats" from Christian Louboutin.

Princess Diana was the inspiration for these flats,

and Christian Louboutin, said

"I wanted her to always have love at her feet."

What a great quote that is!

Not only do these flats make my heart flutter,

but also they are rather chic.

With their patent leather, gold and black color combination, cool letter design,

and awesome way in which the "O" connects across both feet,

these flats are chic and modern.

If I had $595 to spare,

I would surely invest in these!

{Image/Information Source: Net-A-Porter}

Leader of the Pack

Now, I don't know what this is that Amanda Seyfried is wearing.

(Is it a dress? Is that a skirt? Or are they shorts?)

All I know is,

everyone needs to wear it.

She looks absolutely adorable.

I love the little details on the jacket (?).

The tiny bag has an interesting texture to it.

And I love the shape of her shoes,

and the way they go straight across before her toes.

In addition, I just love her make-up.

The lipgloss is a nice cheery pink,

although it kind of looks darker here.

I love when people pair darker toned outfits

with cheery, pink, make-up.

It looks great!

[Image Source: Evil Beet Gossip]

Birthday Wishes

Let me just say that I practically had a heart attack when I saw this dress.

It was love at first sight.

I cannot get over the absolute gorgeousness of this dress.

I especially love the black lines

and the scalloped edges of the lace along the neckline.

Truly this is one of the most beautiful items I've seen recently.

Although, I must say,

I do think that the slouchy cardigan

detracts from the overall beauty of this outfit.

I would definitely prefer the dress without it.

Nevertheless, I think Preen did an insanely amazing job with this one.

Also, I'm glad they chose a model with actual breasts,

because this dress would not look nearly as nice if it weren't filled out.

My birthday is right around the corner,

and this dress would be a dream come true to receive.

Preen Spring/Summer 2010

{Image Source: The Lovable Let Me In!}

Skulls & Knives in Our Fashion Lives

I'm not a violent person. In fact, I hate violence.

And I don't like the thought of death,

so I'm not really a big fan of clothing with skulls on it.

But I have to admit, this girl's outfit rocks.

It reminds me of celebrity "It" girls, especially from a few years ago.

Those skull scarves used to be really trendy.

And while they are no longer in style,

this girl is still rockin' that scarf like nobody's business.

I love her loose layers.

The perfectly large V-neck tee, the boyfriend cardigan, and the draping scarf all add a nice casualness to her outfit.

The canvas tote is also rather casual.

Yet the skinny jeans and boots combo dresses up her look enough to keep it from being sloppy.

The way she pulled her hair up into a relatively tight bun also neatens it up.

I love the little details of this outfit.

I love the way it's mostly dark and not very colorful,

except for the pop of color of the intense, almost neon, red of her scarf. And I love the way her shirt and cardigan are about the same length,

yet her scarf hangs down further.

And those cute buttons on the cardigan! I love those! Especially because they are not the same color as the rest of the cardigan. It's a very nice detail.

Additionally, I love the strong contrast of her black bag with the white knife graphic.

It really looks cool,

instead of dark and violent.

I don't think I'll ever really lose my love for casual, layered, looks like this one.

They are one of my favorite types of outfit.

P.S. I just realized she standing on one of those moving sidewalks they have at airports that are kind of like escalators but flat. I love those things!

[Picture source: Unknown..Sorry!]

Before It Gets Too Chilly

Before it gets too cold,

let's all pull on a beautifully colored, perfectly loose enough but not too loose, maxi dress like this one.

And if it's already a bit too cold,

don't be cold-hearted.

Throw on a coordinated scarf!

I absolutely love the rich colors of this outfit.

Both the blue and the purple,

and the combination of the two,

look amazing!

It's nice that she chose a printed scarf,

as her dress is a solid color.

I think this dress would be perfect poolside or at the beach,

and then you can just throw on the scarf for dinner or a nice sunset walk along the beach.

It would also be fantastic for a day of shopping.

Let's enjoy our last couple weeks before the fall comes pouring down!

[photo source: unknown]

Hard & Soft

I love this look.

It's nice mix of soft elements (such as lace and an A-line bubble skirt)

and hard elements (such as the chain necklace, studded belt, and what appears to be defined shoulders on the top).

I would love to start incorporating more looks like this into my wardrobe.

And don't the lace shirt & skirt remind you of this?

[Image source: the ever lovely Studded Hearts]

Ombre the Right Way

Dear Rachel Bilson,

I have yet to figure out why I do not own your pants.

And this is coming from someone who is not a huge fan of the "ombre-effect" trend.

However, I truly love those pants.

It's highly flattering the way they are dark around the hips and then light on the shins.

Also, I do not know who made your bag but it is beautiful as well.

I wish I could see more of it.

Sincerely,

Fashion Frenzi

[Image from: Studded Hearts]

So Much Has Happened

In the past 3 weeks,

sooo much has happened.

I've taken a lot of big steps

that have been both scary and exciting.

I took a big step in my relationship

that had both positive and negative outcomes,

I have moved from the big city

to somewhat of a small town

in a whole new state,

I've started classes,

and am meeting lots of new people and making new friends.

So, what I'm getting to is,

I haven't had any time to update my blog.

However, now that I've settled into this new chapter of my life a bit,

I am ready to start blogging again.

I hope you'll understand my absence,

and continue reading my blog.

She may be a twin, but no one can match this!

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Mary-Kate Olsen!

Do you even think she realizes how genius this outfit is?

It's incredible really.

I've always loved the way she piles on lots and lots of vintage rings,

especially when she paints her nails classic red as well.

It such a great look for one's hands.

But this is more than that.

She also is wearing those beautiful shoes

that I need.

(Does anyone know who makes those beauties?)

The black tights under the black shoes make it more difficult to see the details,

but they are amazing.

I love the straps and the hint of gold.

And once again, her red nails make the look all the more dreamy.

And then there is the large, cheetah print scarf.

It definitely adds punch to this otherwise mainly black ensemble.

I love the way it's flowing in this picture.

The raw edges are also nice.

Raw edges are something the Olsens seem to be friends with,

as we often see them looking somewhat undone, but in such beautiful, positive, ways.

My other favorite part of this outfit is the simple black mini-skirt.

You wouldn't think I'd make such a big deal over such a simple item,

but it fits her perfectly.

Fit

is very important to an outfit,

whether your clothing fits you perfectly or is perfectly small or perfectly large.

Fit should be on purpose. It should not be a sign of laziness.

The truth is this seemingly simple skirt is quite a staple.

I want one just like it.

All in all,

Mary-Kate,

with her mix of many gold rings,

the beautiful pops of color from the 2 rings on her hand around that person's arm and the red nail polish,

her spectacular shoes,

the wild cheetah-print scarf,

and the skirt that is fit to a T,

has created an outfit that I think would qualify her as a fashion icon and genius,

were she not already considered those things.

P.S. Did you notice she's subtly flipping off the paparazzo who took this? You would almost think it was an accident if you looked at her face. She looks totally spaced out.

[Image and "Look of the Day" label from/created by Olsens Anonymous.]