In her shoes

March 4, 2010March 4, 2010Leave a comment

Recently began looking at The Cut dailyish, and it’s become addictive. Today I saw an article about Kathryn Amberleigh, a recent F.I.T. grad whose “shoes have graced the pages of Lucky, NYLON, Vice Magazine, WWD Accessories, and even had a twirl on Gossip Girl. And the most impressive part? Most of the handcrafted designs — which come in everything from a simple flat to a neon-pink spike-heel platform — hover around the $250 range. Kathryn’s next goal? A retail location in London. Global recession be damned.” (Natalie Hormilla)

These shoes are G-O-R-G-E-O-U-S-!

Here’s a peek

10 HOT Spring dresses under $50

March 3, 2010Leave a comment

Refinery29 inspired me this morning with their post about 20 spring dresses under $100. I thought if they can find 20 under $100, surely I can find 10 under $50! And so the search began…

Two-tone convertible halter dress

$39 Newport News

Belted Short Sleeve Tunic Dress

$14.99 NY&Co

$49.99 Banana Republic

Silence & Noise Multi Chard Print Dress

$48 Urban Outfitters

Urban Renewal Crisscross Minidress

$48 Urban Outfitters

$34.80 Forever21

$22.80 Forever21

ASOS Washed Printed Smock Dress

$47.86 Asos

ASOS Frill Front Strappy Dress

$30.77 Asos

I have a feeling I will update this again soon. So excited for spring/spring dressing!

Fall 2010 NYFW

February 18, 2010March 10, 2010Leave a comment

Some of my faves so far… Loving the dresses, thigh-high boots, furs, oranges

I literally die for every piece of the Temperley London collection.

Temperley London Fall 2010 Ready-to-Wear

Everything Carolina Herrera

Carolina Herrera Fall 2010 Ready-to-Wear

Jill Stuart

Jill Stuart Fall 2010 Ready-to-Wear

Rachel Roy

Rachel Roy Fall 2010 Ready-to-Wear

Oscar de la Renta

Oscar de la Renta Fall 2010 Ready-to-Wear

Halston

Halston Fall 2010 Ready-to-Wear

Monique Lhuillier

Monique Lhuillier Fall 2010 Ready-to-Wear

Marchesa

Marchesa Fall 2010 Ready-to-Wear

Victoria Beckham

Victoria Beckham Fall 2010 Ready-to-Wear

Sophie Theallet

Sophie Theallet Fall 2010 Ready-to-Wear

Nanette Lepore

Nanette Lepore Fall 2010 Ready-to-Wear

DVF

Diane von Furstenberg Fall 2010 Ready-to-Wear

I also love Elie Tahari’s use of black & layering.

Images from Style.com. Enjoy!

Wear This: Open/Low Back Wedding Dress

February 18, 20104 Comments

My whole thing with “showing back” as a great way to show skin and be sexy but still be modest continues over into Wedding dresses. Surprisingly, not many designers are doing it…so if you want to go for it, you don’t have THAT much to choose from, of course Monique Lhuillier is a master. I am over the idea of strapless as the only way to go. Honestly, 65% of the girls who wear strapless dresses on their big day probably shouldn’t have! (My opinion only). Again, I am only perusing wedding dresses because I LOVE WEDDING DRESSES. Not planning a wedding folks..

I adore this one, it’s statement necklace/demure/low back all in one but not too complicated!

This girl’s hair is throwing me off and I like the back more than the front

This feathery, fringed concoction is heaven

Embellished See-Thru Back

Seriously Low, but modest in front

Very Classic

Very hippy, love

Enjoy! Images from Brides.com Monique Lhuillier

White on White

February 18, 2010March 10, 2010Leave a comment

I have always loved wearing white. Having lived in New Orleans, I do not abide by the “after labor day” rules and I wear variations of the shade all throughout the year. Although, it does look best with a tan…

White on White by prettypayblog featuring TopShop

Items in this set:
Strapless silk-charmeuse gown, $2,895
Sequined silk-georgette mini dress, $895
Aqua Couture | Aqua Couture One-Shoulder Peplum Dress at ASOS, $150
Western Lace Maxi Dress, $90
Lucca Couture Crepe Chiffon Dress, $68

New Obsession: Polyvore

February 12, 2010March 10, 2010Leave a comment

have a new obsession almost daily. Today it’s Polyvore. I discovered the lovely website through one of my favorite blogs, Elements of Style. It’s basically an easy collage maker you build from websites. I’ve mostly focused on clothes but it’s oh-so-much-fun!

Fave Urban Outfitter Items 1/10 by prettypayblog featuring Jeffrey Campbell shoes

Items in this set:
Silence & Noise Open Panel Back Dress, $58
Lucca Couture Open-Back Dress, $58
Silence & Noise Strong Shoulder Dress, $58
Silence & Noise Polka Dot Intarsia Sweater, $30
Solid Shoulder Detail Charlet Top, $28

Wear this: Open back dress

February 11, 2010February 18, 20103 Comments

I am obsessed with backless dresses. I’m talking modern, not hoochie. Tailored, sophisticated, respectful in the front and peek-a-boo backs. Come on Spring!

Zoe Saldana

Check out the back!

Caroline Hedaya

Asos I just discovered Asos! I am obsessed now. The prices are reallllly afforadable.

ASOS Bow Back Ponti Dress ASOS Bow Back Skater Dress TFNC Cowl Front Dress Staple Cowl Back Slinky Jersey Dress

Aqua Couture Frill Back Dress

Enjoy! (Images from Caroline Hedaya, Asos.com)

Q: What do you wear EVERYDAY?

January 28, 2010February 1, 20102 Comments

A: Your hair.

I’m really into hair accessories. I continually buy headbands at forever21 and I rarely wear them, but when I do, it’s always so much fun for me! Hats, headbands, hair pins, wreaths, flowers. Your hair is up there to be played with! It’s the only thing we style everyday, without fail, even to just throw up in a ponytail or cap. I found a lovely website called ban.do and they have EXPENSIVE but very beautiful accessories for your head. Here is a playlist to listen to while we look at gorgeous hair things. Hair Accessories Mix

Isn’t the girl modeling them gorgeous? She makes me want to go red. The pics above are from their black label collection. They have some less expensive and even bridal options! I can’t stop, forgive me! Below is the below $50 heart collection.

For the bride. Or the dreamer. Or the lady who loves to wear white. Even in winter.

Am I deluded to think that I could make most of those things? I might have to venture outside my local hobby lobby and considering I cannot use superglue without spilling it…I might need some help…but in all seriousness, why am I not doing this?

Since I am hardly going to start my own H.A. business this weekend, here are some that I love from trustly ole Forever ($3-$10).

Some from Urban Outfitters ($15-$25):

From Anthropologie ($10-$100+).

Wear this.

January 12, 2010Leave a comment

I die. Especially for the dress on the right. Featured in http://www.annesage.com/blog/ both from: Caroline Hedaya Spring 2010

caroline hedaya spring 2010 polka dots 2.jpg

For no particular reason except that it’s pretty!

January 8, 2010September 30, 20101 Comment

I would say that 90% of girls/women enjoy perusing engagement rings/ wedding dresses. This is not because they want to get married or even indicative of them being unmarried. They just like to look at beautiful things. Women who deny this are not to be believed. *Personal opinion*

Since I am in a less than chipper mood today, I’ve been doing just the above. I adore vintage and antique engagement rings, even a marquis is beautiful to me if it’s from 1920 (and big ;) Click for fun places to look – for less expensive, a good range, Also try http://www.faycullen.com & http://www.langantiques.com

Here are some of my faves: