THE WHAT of Spring2011 (continued)

Hey everyone! So if you haven't already, check out part one of this, CLICK HERE which talks about hyper colour and lace embrace, two of the seven trends of Spring 2011 according to style.com (:

DISCLAIMER: These pictures are pictures I get off their website, and although I do photoshop so they are together, I do not claim any right on these pictures! Also, my views are simply my views, do not feel obligated to follow these trends, personally I don't follow all of them, and I understand that everyone has their own individual styles!

Midi is the Message being quite short myself, I probably won't be rocking this style...
Who - Personally I think this is a look for taller people.. but anyone pretty much can pull it off!
What - (okay it might sound weird but...) these are 3/4 length skirts, so basically to mid-calf.
When - ANYTIME.... depending on how you dress it up?
Where - ANYWHERE? Preferably a nicer outing, going to the market like this could be a bit weird unless you shop at perhaps Whole Foods or Bristol Farms?
Why - Because its fashionable and easy to put together!

How - Buying or Re-doing Hem Lines 

[From Left to Right, Top Row to Bottom Row]

Charles Anastase great for a simple business-y but still fashionable up look!

Although the colour is just a simple slightly shiny material, its details are beautiful, and being a midi, it gives it that fashionable but smart (nerdy) look! Very cute!

Alternatives: Nordstrom, H&M, & 2nd Hand Stores! (I couldn't really find an example via websites simply because my internet was majorly lagging ): ! If you find one please send it in!)

This look will definitely go great for internships or interviews! But of course you'd have to find some closed toe pretty shoes! However it also goes great with a nice outing with friends, I picture her sitting at a nice outdoor cafe, sipping on coffee, while reading a book or filling out her schedule book, ready for an awesome internship at a fashion magazine? 

Clements Ribeiro look at that spring colour! she's killing two birds with one stone! hyper colour + midi is the message & she looks amazing!

This is one of the more bolder looks, so I definitely would be a bit shy to pull this look off, but if you have the guts and you have the height, go for it!

Alternatives: Nordstrom! It won't be cheap but you don't want to go cheap with a look like this! Colour wise it won't be as beautiful and fitting wise, going cheap can cause you to fit funny, but if you really don't want to splurge, you could always try F21?

This look is perfect for a day time look, I don't really suggest night time for this one! To me, this dress reminds me of Easter! But of course its probably the colour it is. If you're like me, you could go for a more lighter colour or a darker green tone, but if you're bold, yellows and oranges and reds will definitely bring this look to life!

DKNY florals for spring, how original. but no this is tres cute!

The florals make it so casual and free spirited, but the length really adds to the dressed up feel. I really suggest this look, because although it makes a statement its not too out there where someone like me would feel shy, yet its so nicely put together!

Alternatives: Try FreePeople, Urban Outfitters, or Second Hand Stores like Buffalo Exchange or Wasteland [for example: this (which isn't collared but its florals!)] 

Like I said, perfect look to invest in! (if you look good with collars and florals!) its perfect for walking around shopping or going on a date with your beau!

Donna Karan by far my favorite out of all the countless midi's I browsed!

This look is gorgeous! White is just so flattering on most skin tones, and if you look better in creams, find a dupe of this in cream! I think this is so lovely, so well put together, without looking like you tried too hard. Its messy but dressed nice? I just cannot say enough good things about this look.

Alternatives: THIS + a white blazer? Try H&M! 

This will go lovely for Spring nights and even days! It really just depends on how you piece it and where you're going. It is a bit overdressing for a lot of day time events, but since it is white, its not so bad! Try not to hit the mall in this, its a bit weird, unless you don't mind?

Georgio Armani fashion for the big events.

I'm not going to talk to much about this look, just because most people will not have a chance to wear this, but if you are someone who attends big balls and need a nice sleek look that's in style now, but doesn't really want to buy a whole new dress? REDO THE HEM LINE of an older floor length slim gown! It'd be lovely and a sparkly head scarf? Perfect touch!

Emporio Armani things you have that make this new look.

Again, this is a bit more formal, but really easy to master. Find an old long skirt and just up the hem line so that it fits nicely on you at the mid-calf. Then you could probably use a poof-y skirt to do the silver part, if you don't have anything like that, alter the look up with another kind of shiny skirt! then just add a flow-y black blouse (that was in a few years ago) and bam you have a new look!

Well, that's all for today (: Hope you guys liked this look! If you try any of it out please send it in and show me and I'll definitely try to post it up on one of my blogs! xoxo

Please keep an eye out for upcoming looks such as Prints Revolution and Seeing the Light <3

Aussie 3 Minute Miracle Deep Conditioning Review

Who: Those with dried or damaged hair.
What: This is a deep conditioner that fixes dry and damaged hair.
When: After you shampoo and condition, as many times you want a week, I prefer 1-2 times. (but its so light weight that you can potentially do it everyday without your hair feeling too heavy)
Where: You can purchase this product at most drugstores and Walmart (maybe Target).
Why: Because deep conditioning really helps your hair, whether you're trying to grow it out, or trying to fix it, or even if you just want to maintain that beautiful flow of hair!
How: 1. Shampoo & Condition your hair 2. Apply Aussie 3 Minute Miracle all over your wet hair, and then tie it into a bun 3. Go on & wash the rest of your body OR stand and wait for 2 minutes and 45 seconds 4. Untie your hair, and rinse with warm water 5. Rinse your hair one more time, but this time with cold water, & you're done!

Likes & Dislikes!
:) - Super light weight, affordable, smells good, cute packaging (i.e. "Use the next 2 minutes and 45 seconds to think deep thoughts about your day"), & my hair has felt much lovelier so it really works!
:( - Bottles a little small, & a little hard to squeeze, no real cap - so its hard to bring when you travel.

Overall, I have not real complaints about the product itself, and I really really encourage everyone to pick this product up, if you have dry and damaged hair! Even if its just a little bit on the dry side and you only have a few split ends, I think its really worth it!

I'm not entirely sure how much it costs, but I'm certain its less the 10 US dollars and I dare say its less than 8 US dollars! I want to say its around 6 or 7 but I don't want to be too bold! Whatever the price, its not too much and its well worth it!

My Rating: (1 - 10; 10 = perfect) I'd give this product a 9 out of 10 (:

Please let me know what you guys think of this product (if you already have it or if you go out and try it) also, please let me know what you think of the way I reviewed this, and what I can add or take out that will make it a lot better, lastly, if there's anything you'd like me to review, please let me know in the comments (: Thanks for reading! Please Comment & Follow <3

xoxo,
Shannon!

March 29, 2011 - Notebook Blog

[Hello, I drew this, and wrote all this, and its just basically a "diary" of what I wore, and more for each day, I don't think I'll do one everyday, but I'll try to be consistent with these, so tell me what you think about them (: thanks!]

Is this readable? Please let me know! xoxo

THE WHAT of Spring2011

[Disclaimer: The source I used for this particular post was style.com which is an AMAZING site, and I think everyone should go look at it! This is in no way telling anyone how to dress, in fact, I myself do not follow all these trends, but I just wanted to bring them to attention and give a little bit of my opinion]

Hyper Colour This one takes a lot more of the gutsy type to pull of. I'm not particularly a bold dresser, I can do odd and interesting, but bold colours make me quite the nervous. However if you're confident or even looking to make a new statement, hyper colour is perfect this Spring!

[From Left to Right] Burberry Prorsum not completely dressy but not too casual! This look seems perfect for shopping, its comfortable and convenient, for example, when the lines are massive, why wait if you just have a cute skirt to try on? Throw it over the skin tight black leather leggings in front of a mirror, and you're able to tell whether it fits or flatters your body! Plus, this look will definitely catch the attention of others! Forever 21 is a good alternative for this style, it does tend to have a flashy bright coloured section, especially if you have the new and insane F21 that's two stories big! American Apparel is a good choice too! Simple but nice quality, and it tends to fit splendidly! They often have some nice and bright colours that will help you make this look. 

Carolina Herrera cute and bold, but also very classy! This dress is gorgeous, I can just picture the model showing off her nice tan walking down a shopping street, say Rodeo Drive? Then getting picked up in a hot car by a hot date, all while she looks tres haute. I do think this colour in particular looks better on fair haired girls, however if you have the tan, you could probably pull it off too! On this model, they kept the shoes simple, that's very key! If you overwhelm the outfit with some extravagant heels, it might come off as overly sassy or trying to hard, so avoid over cluttering your style when wearing this dress, even if it works, your shoes are stealing away from your outfit! I'm sure other bright colours like sea greens or cyan blues will look just as good in this style! Again, try F21 for an affordable alternative, they just have so many styles there, I have to always suggest it! Another good option is perhaps H&M, I haven't checked out their current inventory, but I'm certain I've seen something to this effect once! Also, if you want to splurge, try out department stores, they'll definitely be in on this seasons specials, and you want to go get them fast before all the good sizes are gone!
Christian Dior fun, flirty, and full of Katy Perry. I don't know if you feel the same way, but when I saw this, my mind instantly flickered to Katy Perry's amazing style. I wish I had the guts to pull this one off, but I really don't! Its super cute though, and pencil skirts and blazers are quite classy, but splashing them up with a bit of colour and even brighter accessory definitely adds more to the look, creating this insanely cute but still not too casual look! Definitely go to American Apparel to buy some bright skirts and tanks! I'm not sure where you could find a bright coloured blazer, but if I find one I'll definitely share! Hot Topic has a lot of bright accessories, and they redid the stores, no longer quite as scary, if that was ever a reason that stopped you, and they have the cutest little accessories for a real nice price! H&M tends to have nice accessories too, I'm unsure where you could get shoes like that in the States, but I know when I go to Asia, there is a ton of bright and cute shoes to splurge on, so if your visiting the Oriental Countries any time soon, be sure to pick some up! And of course, try F21 if you don't want to spend of fortune on this look! Especially if you know you won't have the courage to wear it too often!
There are so many more colourful and super beautiful ones for Hyper Colour, I chose these because I thought they were the most wearable for the common mass! But definitely check out styledotcom!


Lace Embrace This is my top favorite trend of this Spring! I just love lace, and this time they used such sheer material, it adds quite a twist to the classic lace! Sheer is also great as the weather heats up! You can wear long sleeved lacy shirts, and be too haute not too hot! I know lace isn't everyones style, but it is part of mine, I just love how classy this look is, yet it has its sexiness too! I went a bit crazy on this one and have eight examples for you1 I tried to pick ones that are easiest to actually replicate and wear! I know runway sometimes goes a bit crazy and makes this unwearable looks.

[From Left to Right, Top Row to Bottom Row] Alberta Ferretti is that not gorgeous? Such a lovely look for spring and summer, I can imagine just strolling down the sunlit streets of Europe in that dress. It would be my dream dress for my dream vacation, no doubt about it! I think its not too over dressed up, but you definitely don't look lazy, its effortless in a effort-full way! I want to say Foreign Exchange might have some styles similar to this, but I'm not sure if everywhere has a Foreign Exchange, it is making a rise though as a competitor of F21! Speaking of F21, I'm pretty sure they'll have one thing or two that's very similar to this, and it'll be a good price! The thing about F21 that I don't trust when it comes to clothes like this, is unless you take care of your clothes, i.e. hand wash, line dry, etc. it will deteriorate fast! (Perhaps I'll blog or even vlog about how to keep clothes nice!) Also the materials not always the best, especially recently it has seemed to be declining, so it might not flow as effortlessly! If you can definitely check out department stores!
Anna Sui so casual but so trendy and classy! This is a look you can wear on a day out with a cute boy or even just your girlfriends! Its definitely a day time look in the picture, but I think if you pull some things apart and pair it with perhaps black or dark brown tights and some black bootie heels, you could transform this into a still Spring like night life style! Anyways, this will definitely be a style F21 has to offer! Also try Free People, I know its pricier but the quality is great! I'd go try out Marshals! They tend to have a ton of Free People for a great price! Perhaps Urban Outfitters or Anthropology with have some of this! I haven't checked, but they do tend to have this sort of look! (Free People is sold at these stores as well!) I know these stores are a bit on the high priced end, but I believe these buys will never truly go out of style, and so they're very much worth the splurge.
D&G oolala! I think you'll definitely turn heads if you pull this look off! Its very vacation-y lax looking, especially paired with a big bright floral bag like in the picture. I can just see this look on someone who pulls up to a nice resort! You don't need a lot of money though to pull off this look! You just have to shop smart and add a few of your own twists and you could get that nice expensive look! I'd try Free People! Its the best bet! I'm not sure where else would carry things like this! Maybe F21 but I don't really think their look reaches this deep of a sophisticated look, they tend to market towards a younger girly look.
Collette Dinningan is this classy or what? You can't go wrong with Black Lace! I know its spring time, but how sheer that baby is? You could pull it off as a spring look, just don't wear too shiny of jewelry! I know this isn't a look everyone can just wear, but if you have a nice event to attend this spring, this look will definitely be a nice one to have! I say F21 might just have this look, if not definitely try out Free People and Urban Outfitters, I feel like there's one more store that'd have this but I just can't think of it! But I'm sure H&M and those sorts of stores will have similar dresses!
L'Wren Scott let's take it to the next level: fancy! Okay, so this look I really think is more suitable for the night time, but if you can pull this off during the day, be my guest! I think its an easy fix for a night out, you'll look fancy and dolled up, without the stress it takes! If you go to a nice restaurant or a nice place for drinks with the girls, or even a fancy dinner with a date, this will definitely wow your beau or your besties! This look is really fancy, so I don't recommend going cheap for this look, it can be really tacky if you don't pay enough. Price shouldn't be too big of an issue, but in this case, if its not a good material it won't be as flattering and you could just tell if its cheap! Sorry, I mean you can try out F21, but I suggest going to Nordstroms or Bloomingdales for this one! If that's out of your price range, I suggest going to Nordstrom Rack, Off Fifth, or Lohmens. Or if you don't mind try second hand stores like Buffalo Exchange or Wasteland, you can seriously find some nice things there for a great price!
Oscar de la Renta that is just super cute. I just see fancy outdoor afternoon tea, or some classy horse race, or a really really fancy picnic, because there is no way i'd sit on the grass in that gorgeous dress. This look is fun and sweet, and probably very comfortable! Throw on a big hat and it'll be beach strolling (the shops probably not so much the sandy areas) ready! I think F21 might have some cute ones, but definitely Free People and etc. Department stores definitely would be a good buy, but prices might steep!
Ralph Lauren I'm not too sure where you would get to wear this lovely dress, but I had to pick it. Prom maybe? If you have a easy going but still fancy theme! Long floor length, is beautiful! If you're famous, I'd wear something like this! Or if you have a really fancy dinner to go to, this will definitely catch people's eyes! I really don't know where you could get something this nice except department stores or online stores!
Vivienne Westwood Casually beautiful. This outfit is really fun and easy, and with the off the shoulder look, you look quite flirty! This is one of my favorites from this trend, I just think its something you can wear while your shopping around or just taking a walk somewhere cute! Its also good for lunch, and I'm sure you can fancy it up for dinner! I'd check out F21, H&M, Urban Outfitters, and Department stores for this one!


Coming soon: THE WHAT of Spring2011 Continued! 
Featuring: Midi is the Message & Prints Revolution & much much more to come ! 


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