Outfit Inspiration: Mixing Boyish with Sequins

I love finding great outfit ideas in magazine, especially when I already own similar pieces to make it up my own way!  In the February Glamour magazine, I found this boyish/sequin mixture and couldn't wait to try it.

So I did:

Outfit Pieces I used:

Ann Taylor Loft Sequin top

Gap Striped Tuxedo-like Button Down

Black Skirt from Filiene's Basement

Leopard Flats from Marshall's

Outfit Inspiration: A Touch of Neon

Just a piece of neon, ok? I'm not trying to stir up the 90s for ya, but I think a bit-o-neon is kinda fun, paired with something that can help tone it down.

I've been wanting to incorporate a bright neon green/yellow t I scored on sale from J.Crew into an outfit for the last couple weeks.

And I remembered this little bit from the June issue of Lucky (pg. 88) in the Lucky How-To section about Gray being the new summer neutral (kudos to that - I love all grays).  So not really about the gray inspired my outfit, but how they paired it with a bit of neon!  See capris and heels in the below?  Love that little pop!

So I took that shirt I got from my near by J.Crew store (not avail online) and paired it with a slightly preppy gray and white stripped skirt, also on sale from in-store J.Crew (oh, and my jelly flats):

Are you bring any neon back in your life?

Hidden 20% off Merona Coupon in Real Simple

Keyword here, hidden.  I would have missed it completely if it had not been for my co-workers already talking about it.

Coupon: 20% off an item from the Merona Collection at Target. Where can you find it? June 2010 issue of Real Simple Magazine:

Turn to page 30, for the firs 2-page spread of Merona by Target:

Flip over the hidden expander on the 2nd page of the ad:

Tada!

What to buy with your coupon?

Violet Shift Dress

Bermuda Sea Sleeveless Dress

I think the new stuff featured in the magazine has yet to come online - so stay tuned, b/c the items in the ads look super cute!

See more Merona here.

A Giveaway, my second one!

Happy Friday everyone! To start off the weekend right - I have a giveaway!! When I was getting married, my ABSOLUTE favorite wedding magazine was Real Simple Weddings.


Their 2010 Wedding magazine just came out and you can win one here, from me!! The magazine sells for $14, and it's beautiful from cover to back.

Even if you aren't getting married, you might love to look at the pretty pictures, need decorating ideas for throwing a shower, or what to wear as a guest - or maybe you are in a wedding.

Make sure to share with your friends that are engaged so they can enter to win! Everyone is welcome, you just have to follow these simple rules:

1. You must be a follower of this blog (if you aren't, click the "Follow" button on the right side).
2. Leave a comment in the Comment Section of THIS post - Tell my why you want this magazine.
3. Include your email address, so that I can contact you if you win!
4. Anyone that enters without being a follower of this blog and/or leaving their contact email address, will not be eligible. Sorry.
5. I am not in anyway affiliated with Real Simple. This giveaway is from me, for my readers and I'll ship standard mail within the United States only.

I will use Random.org to pick a winner from the comment section. You have through Thursday, 1/28, midnight CST to enter and I'll announce the winner on Friday, 1/29.

Good Luck and pass along!

Irina from Project Runway

The spread on Marie Claire's for Irina from Project Runway is finally here on the Feb 2010 issue.

Q: What took so long? because not for nothing, but we already saw these designs months ago.

"So many women are afraid of the bitch word, but you've got to go for what you want. It's not going to be handed to you."

ON HEMPHILL: Shoes, $890, Barbara Bui; dress & hat, Irina Shabayeva.

ON SHABAYEVA: Top, $96, Kain; leggings, $265, Helmut Lang; shoes, $1095, Barbara Bui; scarf, Irina Shabayeva.

"I research everything on YouTube, like how to crochet a flower or knit a certain stitch. For my collection, I YouTube'd how to make hand-blocked felt hats, then made each one." -Irina

Shoes, $900, Krisvanassche; wrap, top, pants, hat & handbag, Irina Shabayeva.

"I wanted to send a message that it's OK to be a woman and be fragile, but it's also OK to have a layer of armor, because you need it." -Irina

"I wore this mask for Halloween. I like mystery and anonymity. It's the only way people won't be prejudiced when meeting you." -Irina

"I always want things to look luxe, so my biggest challenge was stretching the $9000 we'd been given to make it seem like I'd spent $20,000." -Irina

"I'm a big collector of interesting random items." -Irina
"I am fascinated with flight! Planes, birds, butterflies — I love the freedom that they symbolize." -Irina

"The workroom was always tense, but then Kalyn would come in all smiles, and I was like, 'I want to live in your world!' She gave me a sense of relief and hope." -Irina

ON HEMPHILL: Top, skirt & boots, Irina Shabayeva. ON SHABAYEVA: Top, $96, Kain; leggings, $265, Helmut Lang; necklace, $175, 3.1 Phillip Lim; bracelet, $48, Hayden-Harnett; ring, Shabayeva's own.

Enjoy the New Project Runway Season today, Jan 14th, 2010 because this is fashion and in the fashion world we are always ready for what's next.
photo credit: Perry Hagopian

Enid P. "Dare to Dream"

Arlenis Sosa Smiling

I received my February 2010 Harper's Bazaar US today and on my first quick flip through I found a pleasant surprise... a spread with my all time favorite super model Arlenis Sosa.

This girl has something that can not bought, and that is Charisma, with a capital C. I met her, she's gorgeous inside and out... I love to see her work (like the David Yurman campaign).

I think this spread is phenomenal, but I may be biased so enjoy and let me know what you think.

Photographed by Alexi Lubomirski and styled by Aleksandra Woroniecka

A model that laughs is unheard of people, but Arlenis does it.... Show them Arlenis!!!

P.S. The picture in the right hand side is Arlenis and I.

Enid P. "Dare to Dream.. I know Arlenis did!"

W Magazine-Jan 2010 Jennifer Garner

It's always the simple things that make me happy. I j'adore these images...found in the W Jan 2010

The intense sensuality, elegance and glamour reminds me of Sophia Loren.

Do you see what I see?...maybe I'm the only one that see's this inspiration coming from Sophia Loren???

Enid P. "Dare to Dream"

Rihanna- Do what you gotta do?

and get that money baby!!!
This is The January 2010 GQ Magazine Cover and Spread. It racy and super sexy...
I think we can all take a wild guess as to why Rihanna has decided to do such an ultra sexual spread.


Leather shorts by Balmain. Earrings by Andrea Liberman for Mouawad. Cross necklace by Jason's Jewelry and Diamonds. Double-strand heart necklace by Betsey Johnson.
Knit top by Maison Martin Margiela. Shorts by Costume National. Necklace by Cartier.
Bodysuit by Charlotte Ronson. Earrings by Kristen Farrell. Rings, from top, by Sevan; H.Stern; H.Stern. Ring (bottom) and diamond bracelet by Van Cleef & Arpels. Chain bracelet by Zoe Chicco.
Bra and panties by Stella McCartney. Heels by Emilio Pucci. Necklace by Andrea Lieberman for Mouawad. Earrings by Neil Lane. Hand bracelet by Sevan.
Bodysuit by Charlotte Ronson. Earrings by Kristen Farrell. Rings, from top, by Sevan; H.Stern; H.Stern. Ring (bottom) and diamond bracelet by Van Cleef & Arpels. Chain bracelet by Zoe Chicco.

Photos: Michael Thompson

The Styling is superb...

Enid P. "Dare to Dream"

Outfit Inspirations: Mixing Colors

J.Crew taught me how to mix colors in a single outfit, and that I don't have to pair a bright with black, khaki, or jeans. JC showed me how to make colors like olive green, maroon, navy, grey, yellow, light pink, etc neutrals and add another unexpected bright. Now I look for that inspiration in other places - refreshing ways to mix and match colors in one outfit with my own clothes.

Most lately, I was inspired by the Saturation Point article in September 2009's issue of Marie Claire. The outfit that most spoke to me was comprised of hunter green, royal blue and regal purple - making this outfit look really rich:


I applied this inspiration and mixed these colors into my own outfit (I think I still have some practice to do before making my own style look this rich and lux!):

I toned my outfit down with black instead of bright purple...but next time I'm going with the purple, too!
New York and Co skirt
Forever 21 Blue/Dark Purple tank
Target cardigan
Banana Republic Tights
Nine West Booties

Another Bunny Hop Hunt Update ! (2)

#038 - YUZUKAMIYA

#050 - Deviant Kitties

The Bunny Hop Grid Wide Hunt update !!

HOP HOP HOP !!!
Hi there hunters, fashion lovers and freebie addicts!
It's time for another big GRID WIDE HUNT.

I'm gonna give you regular updates on my finds but I won't tell you where I found them! What's the point of hunting if i give you all the answers right? I'll only show pics and give you the egg number. If you need hints I recommend you join the bunny hoppers group.
Enjoy your Easter hunts!

xxx Taylor xxx

RFL Clothing Fair 2009 finds!

Dress and Hat : Pirates Ball by BareRose
Corset Jacket and Eye-Patch: eLDee
Parasol: Jolly Roger Parasol: To-a-T

eLDee RFL 'Treasure Hunter' outfit

Awesome 'Treasure Hunter' outfit by eLDee for the RFL Clothing Fair 2009!

Mashooka Designs RFL 'Spring Love' Dress

Another Gorgeous Dress by Mashooka Designs for the RFL Clothing Fair 2009.

Peace On Earth : Grid Wide Hunt !

For more information check out the Peace on Earth Blog in my Event Links !

Have fun hunting ^_^

xxx Taylor xxx

Saree by Mashooka Designs

MODEL: Taylor Flanagan
HAIR: ETD Lily - Black
DRESS: Saree Print (Black) by Mashooka Designs
JEWELRY: Mashooka Designs