Thursday, April 29, 2010
Potential
Tomorrow I have my second interview with Zara for a summer job. THIS makes me so excited to potentially have a job and a discount there:
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Two Can Play That Game
I really just love Vogue Nippon way to much, if only I could get my hands on one! This editioral blows my mind just like all the other ones have
June 2010 Vogue Nippon - Call It Love
Models; Raquel Zimmermann, Caroline Trentini, Nicholas Hoult
Photographer; Ellen Von Unwerth
credit; fashiongonerogue
lovelove, M.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Blogger Inspired: Part 2
I wanted to do another post of a blogger inspired look that I wore today. Yesterday Jessica from Wardrobes and Whimsy had a cute casual look that was dressed up with heels and a scarf, and I thought it was perfect for the weather I'm having in New Jersey so I had to recreate it! I have done this before with an outfit from Tieka at Selective Potential here.
My Way:
it was too windy outside (of course..) so I had to go inside - I hate taking pictures inside!
Trench; Zara
Scarf; Urban Outfitters
Shirt; American Apparel
Jeans; Delias
Wedges; Target (my replacements for not finding Cynthia Vincent wedges)
Jessica's Way:
oh! and my boyfriend finally let me snap a picture of him lookin grunge -
On Greg -
Cardigan; Urban Outfitters
Shirt; Thrifted by me
Jeans; Shaun White for Target (cute huh?)
lovelove, M.
Monday, April 26, 2010
Blogger I Admire: April
It's time for me to join the band wagon and start some sort of 'blogger of the month' on this blog. Instead of naming it blogger of the month I think it would be more fitting for me to name these posts 'blogger I admire' because I plan on choosing bloggers I admire in some way.
Name: I'm actually blogging under a pseudonym Avalonne Lou Summers, not because I want to keep my name private, but because my pseudonym is way cooler than my real name. If you want to know my real name, I wouldn't mind revealing it.
When did you start becoming interested in fashion?
I've always been interested in fashion, but growing up, I knew I never wanted to work in fashion. I think fashion is more of an interest and hobby and I would like it to remain that way. But who knows, maybe it could be a backup plan, if film doesn't work out for me. I have a huge appreciation for fashion, but there are so many things about the fashion industry that I cannot agree with. I have a love hate relationship with fashion, but for the most part, I think fashion can unite people, especially this blogging community.
Why did you start your fashion blog?
I started my blog, because I wanted to keep track of my outfits and I thought the best way would be to start a blog. I also needed a daily project to keep me occupied and I needed to do something creative on a regular basis, so blogging has given me the chance to be creative. Since I've started my blog, I've met so many wonderful and passionate people, I think that is one of the most rewarding part of blogging.
I see you've moved around a lot, did you like moving around and where was your favorite place to live?
What's your favorite place to shop in?
My heart drops every time I go to vintage shops and thrift stores, I wish I could shop at just vintage shops, because I love the quality of vintage clothing, they're rich with history, I love the scent of vintage clothing and items. If I still lived in London, I would shop at Brick Lane, Camden and Portabello Market all the time (if I could afford to). When I'm in San Francisco, I go to Goodwill, Buffalo Exchange, Wasteland, Held Over and other thrift stores. I also love Urban Outfitters and Zara, they're my favorite stores for new clothing.
Where do you get your inspiration for your outfits from?
I love all things vintage, I get my inspiration from the past decades, my favorite decades are the '20s, '50s, '60s and '70s. I love the Jazz Age period, the glamor of the '20s was so inspirational, their lifestyle and fashion have influenced my lifestyle and mentality. I have a huge appreciation for modernism and liberal, forward thinking, these philosophies have shaped the way I am and the way I dress. I am also very inspired by my favorite bloggers, every one has such impeccable style and their inspirations have in return inspired me.
If you could have one item in fashion (clothing, accessory etc.) what would it be?
I don't know if I can answer this question with one answer. I love collecting all fashion items.
What are some of your favorite fashion blogs?
It's hard to narrow down some of my favorite fashion blogs, I respect every one of them, because they're all so creative in the way that they dress and present themselves.
What are your hobbies or activities that you love outside of blogging?
I'm a film student, so I enjoy watching movies and television, right now I'm really into LOST (really sad about it ending) and How I Met Your Mother. I also love photography and art. I wish I could set aside more time to creating fine art, because I love making things with my hands, which I don't do enough. I'm not really an outdoorsy person, the only outdoorsy things I enjoy are tennis (and watching tennis), sprinting and shot putting. I wish I could cook, I'm thinking of purchasing Julia Child's cook book, that might inspire me to cook good food!
What school do you go to and what are you studying?
I'm studying at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco and I study film, officially, the program is called Motion Pictures and Television, but I just like to say I study film. I'm emphasizing in Production Design, but I love and appreciate all aspects of filmmaking, so I also edit, do camerawork, write, direct, etc.
What advice do you have for other bloggers just starting out?
Blogging may seem like an easy task, but I must say it's not as easy as it looks, especially if you're a perfectionist. I'm not completely obsessive compulsive about the presentation of my blog, but sometimes I want everything to look organized, so be weary of the presentation of your blog, like your photos, your header, your writing, the content on your sidebar. If you like to be organized, be weary of the consistency of your blog and it will instantly make your blog look clean.
When I make my way out to San Francisco, can we hangout!?!
Yes please! If you ever visit San Francisco, I'd love to hang out! We can go shopping at thrift stores and eat crepe!
For April and for my first of these posts I chose Avalonne Summers from The Girl from HK, LDN & SF. I really admire the way she styles her outfits, has no fear and the creativity that goes into every post she makes on her blog. I also love that she writes for College Fashionista and explores new looks from classmates and peers and finds wonderful new trends!
Name: I'm actually blogging under a pseudonym Avalonne Lou Summers, not because I want to keep my name private, but because my pseudonym is way cooler than my real name. If you want to know my real name, I wouldn't mind revealing it.
Age: 21 years old.
Current Location: San Francisco.
Hometown: I was born and raised in Hong Kong, went to boarding school in England and studied in London for a year. I think I know London more than I know Hong Kong, that's why I like to say London is my hometown.
Favorite Color: I love all shades of pale/pastel purple, my absolutely favorite is lavender.
Favorite Food: I enjoy lots of types of cuisine, but I could eat sushi everyday, my favorites are tuna and scallop rolls. Yum!
When did you start becoming interested in fashion?
I've always been interested in fashion, but growing up, I knew I never wanted to work in fashion. I think fashion is more of an interest and hobby and I would like it to remain that way. But who knows, maybe it could be a backup plan, if film doesn't work out for me. I have a huge appreciation for fashion, but there are so many things about the fashion industry that I cannot agree with. I have a love hate relationship with fashion, but for the most part, I think fashion can unite people, especially this blogging community.
Why did you start your fashion blog?
I started my blog, because I wanted to keep track of my outfits and I thought the best way would be to start a blog. I also needed a daily project to keep me occupied and I needed to do something creative on a regular basis, so blogging has given me the chance to be creative. Since I've started my blog, I've met so many wonderful and passionate people, I think that is one of the most rewarding part of blogging.
I see you've moved around a lot, did you like moving around and where was your favorite place to live?
I like being in different environments and I can adapt very easily, which helps very much. I definitely appreciate London a lot more now that I'm not there, which is probably how I will feel when I move on from San Francisco to hopefully New York City. Hong Kong is my home and as much as I love Hong Kong, because my family is there, I wouldn't want to stay there, because it's not the city for me. I do appreciate the food, the amazing transportation system, but I have no interest in the Hong Kong film industry. I would absolutely love to live in Manhattan and work there and make movies for the rest of my life.
What's your favorite place to shop in?
My heart drops every time I go to vintage shops and thrift stores, I wish I could shop at just vintage shops, because I love the quality of vintage clothing, they're rich with history, I love the scent of vintage clothing and items. If I still lived in London, I would shop at Brick Lane, Camden and Portabello Market all the time (if I could afford to). When I'm in San Francisco, I go to Goodwill, Buffalo Exchange, Wasteland, Held Over and other thrift stores. I also love Urban Outfitters and Zara, they're my favorite stores for new clothing.
Where do you get your inspiration for your outfits from?
I love all things vintage, I get my inspiration from the past decades, my favorite decades are the '20s, '50s, '60s and '70s. I love the Jazz Age period, the glamor of the '20s was so inspirational, their lifestyle and fashion have influenced my lifestyle and mentality. I have a huge appreciation for modernism and liberal, forward thinking, these philosophies have shaped the way I am and the way I dress. I am also very inspired by my favorite bloggers, every one has such impeccable style and their inspirations have in return inspired me.
If you could have one item in fashion (clothing, accessory etc.) what would it be?
I don't know if I can answer this question with one answer. I love collecting all fashion items.
What are some of your favorite fashion blogs?
It's hard to narrow down some of my favorite fashion blogs, I respect every one of them, because they're all so creative in the way that they dress and present themselves.
What are your hobbies or activities that you love outside of blogging?
I'm a film student, so I enjoy watching movies and television, right now I'm really into LOST (really sad about it ending) and How I Met Your Mother. I also love photography and art. I wish I could set aside more time to creating fine art, because I love making things with my hands, which I don't do enough. I'm not really an outdoorsy person, the only outdoorsy things I enjoy are tennis (and watching tennis), sprinting and shot putting. I wish I could cook, I'm thinking of purchasing Julia Child's cook book, that might inspire me to cook good food!
What school do you go to and what are you studying?
I'm studying at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco and I study film, officially, the program is called Motion Pictures and Television, but I just like to say I study film. I'm emphasizing in Production Design, but I love and appreciate all aspects of filmmaking, so I also edit, do camerawork, write, direct, etc.
What advice do you have for other bloggers just starting out?
Blogging may seem like an easy task, but I must say it's not as easy as it looks, especially if you're a perfectionist. I'm not completely obsessive compulsive about the presentation of my blog, but sometimes I want everything to look organized, so be weary of the presentation of your blog, like your photos, your header, your writing, the content on your sidebar. If you like to be organized, be weary of the consistency of your blog and it will instantly make your blog look clean.
When I make my way out to San Francisco, can we hangout!?!
Yes please! If you ever visit San Francisco, I'd love to hang out! We can go shopping at thrift stores and eat crepe!
You can find her here:
Thank you Avalonne!
lovelove, M.
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Picture Sunday: Weedrobes
Nicole Dextra's Ephemeral Art Series - Eco friendly wearables made from live plant materials
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Bonjour!
I'm finally back from the Bronx Zoo! I had such a great time with my boyfriend walking around seeing everything possible. I think my favorite part was the Peacocks roaming around the park (and following me ^.^) they are gorgeous animals and all their combinations of feathers so close up were amazing and seeing Red Pandas (my second favorite - Panda's my first). I wore the dress I had purchased at the Manhattan Vintage Clothing show I talked about in the last post here.
Dress and belt; Vintage
Sunglasses; Forever 21
Shoes; Target
lovelove, M.
Friday, April 23, 2010
Manhattan Vintage Clothing Show
Today I got to attend the Manhattan Vintage Clothing show at the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York City, I mentioned in my last two posts, I had never been and truly was such an amazing experience. I stepped into the lobby and the first thing I saw was a display of Louis Vuitton luggage...need I say more?
Sorry I didn't get a better picture of my outfit!
I was surrounded by the most fashionable people I've ever encountered I think, and the most expensive amazing vintage pieces I've ever seen, tables and tables (90 to be exact) of jewlery, clothing, shoes, purses, magazines, men's clothing and so much more. Needless to say - I was in Heaven. Of course all these gorgeous items were way out of my price range, but it was nice to dream and see what I could eventually buy once I find a good job... ha!
Here's some pictures I snagged of the event:
Chanel bags galore! I drooled
they had a special exhibit of vintage t-shirts from the underground
Sorry I didn't get a better picture of my outfit!
I bought a wonderful dress that was in my price range towards the end (I wasn't about to leave this place without something in my hand!) I'm wearing it to the Bronx Zoo tomorrow, so you'll see outfit posts with it soon enough :)
lovelove, M.
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Finally happening
Off to the Manhattan Vintage Clothing Show tomorrow, much more on that
and the Bronx Zoo when I return!
lovelove, M.
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