I think I'm a bit late...but I love Kate Hudson in the February issue of Elle.

Joe Zee (whose styling technique I love) styled this shoot and the next one called Bright Lights, Big City.

He infuses all his subjects with this real life style. His editorials are always slightly quirky or glamorous and his signature touches are piles of gold charmy bracelets and bangles and young silouhettes--body con, mini, plunging necklines.

She's just an amalgamation of vintage and thrifty goodness. I love her look.
-Seen at the Japanese Fashion Week Show

Last night, sick and all, I went like a trooper to the Japanese Fashion Week show.

There were a bunch of Japanese designers all rolled up into one show with 3-5 looks each. The shots of the final walk below capture my favorite looks in the entire show.

Designer Ryunosuke Aoyagi of Ylang Ylang designed all the looks except for the flourescent, geometric body con number, which was designed by Mug of G.VG.V.

Deets: H&M blazer and pants, Alexander Wang cami, Payless oxfords [I've officially worn the heel down!]

As promised, I wanted to fill you in on what else I saw at Capsule.

Penfield had a great A/W '09 collection but wasn't allowing shots. So here are some pieces from their fall/winter '08 collection that's actually on sale now!

Rockwool jacket

Rockford jacket

You may think NYC is a big, scary place, but somehow you end up seeing the same friendly faces everywhere.

Pictured in the first shot is my boy Jey of My Uber Life. Always sharp! Too bad you can't see the part on the side in his hair!

I've taken a shot of this guy before at the New Museum. I loved his suit and hair then and I still love his hair! I also want an extra long scarf like that...

And here's Tomas. Always dapper as well, last night he chose a more cozy, chic lumberjack look. He layers denim with oat colored knits and a light khaki coat. I love the pop of color in his red knit hat!

I stopped into H&M yesterday to browse the new stuff. These jeans caught my eye and I thought they were different and cute with the off center zipper, light '70s wash and pleating.

But I think I've filled my quota for baggy front pants with my paperbag khakis, so I passed. But I've been feeling like I need a striped top, so I got this stretchy one!

Nina Garcia, Norma Kamali and Calvin Klien all call FIT their alma mater and in about a year and a half I will be able to as well!

After graduating from Boston University in 2007, I applied to FIT for Communication Design. Cancelled that app because I didn't really want a degree in graphic design.

But a few months later (10.08), I decided that now is the time to follow my brewing desire to attend the fashion school.

I'll be majoring in fashion merchandising management, during evenings and weekends...I can still work while I take courses like product development, jewelry design and principles of merchandising (math ugh!). So excited!

@ Capsule

I went to a bunch of trade shows on Tuesday with the Fader fashion team to scope out hot, new shit. I saw great new styles for the upcoming seasons but I was also introduced to Mjolk and Our Legacy 1980-1981 at Capsule [tradeshow]. I even met Victor Glemaud there, whose work I fell in love with last summer.

Yuketen

Ladies at Oak in black fur

It's Kid Cudi!

At The Loft for the shopping portion of my mom's b-day. Taken with her camera, which I love! Look at the effect!

Deets: Banana Republic scarf, St. Marks Street vendor glasses, French Connection puffer coat, Forever 21 faux fur vest and gray tank, vintage cropped jacket, H&M paperbag waisted pants, Jeffrey Campbell wingtips

I heart H&M!

The spring '09 merchandise is light and airy at first glance. Take a closer look and you'll find tiered and ruffled florals, bubbled hemmed khaki skirts, dramatic silhouettes and a few crazy prints for contrast.

It's in stores now and I can't wait to shop it, but first I have to hit up the 50% off section for a couple things that I loved from fall, but thought was overpriced.

Meet you in the fitting room!


photo cred: nitrolicious.com

So Amanda of IS mental tagged me two days ago...Just realized and am so excited!

The rules are:
1. go to the 4th folder in your computer where you store your pictures
2. pick the 4th picture in that folder
3. explain the picture
4. tag 4 people to do the same

Here's my shot:

Deets: French Connection tank, Levis skinny jeans, shoes from Boston Boutique, Jasmine Sola, Vintage belt

This was taken in 05.2007, right after graduating. One of my bestfriends (Mo') and I went to Miami and we took this shot before we went out...

Thanks for tagging me and now I tag VII XXIX , Fat Fashion Assistant, Deeray's Way, Another Fashion Interpreter

I love these Penny Loves Kenny loafers. They're only 38 bucks but a half size too big! Only available in 6, 6.5, 9.5 and 11, jump on these bad boys before they're all gone!

If I were a guy, I'd definitely go for this Lova herringbone cashmere bowtie. Slashed 50% off the original, it's only 55 cash.

Photo Cred: Jake Davis Blog

It's mind numbingly cold, but my saying, "It's too cold to be cute," gets thrown out the window again with this sweater trend for the fellas.

Shawl neck sweaters, or grandpa sweaters, as I affectionately call them, are the answer to a shabby chic moment.

We saw them on Ray Charles in the '50s and models in the Patrick Ervell Fall 2008 show. Get your own at places like Urban, French Connection and Oak.

Photo Cred: Patrick Ervell, Fall 2008 via men.style.com