Guilty Pleasure

Okay, I'm about to admit something here that might make me really lame but I'm completely okay with that. Today I was in Barnes & Noble and naturally was in the fashion magazine section, and I came across the newest Teen Vogue, and who was on the cover? Joe Jonas and Demi Lovato, no here's where the admitting lame things begins. I'm a huuuuge Jonas Brothers fan (for about five years now) and I'm kind of obsessed with Demi Lovato as well - and realllllly loved the idea of Joe and Demi dating (I tell my boyfriend he's Joe and I'm Demi because of Camp Rock). You may hate me for this, which I understand which is why I never talk about it here, but I'm totally loving the spread of them from Teen Vogue, very 50s vintage inspired. So I'm posting this because of the fashion (ignore the fact that I love them)

-- end rant --

credit; Teen Vogue

Do you guys hate me now? Please don't! I can't help myself!

lovelove, M.

Style Your Sole

Today my fashion club at school had a 'Style Your Sole' Party sponsored by Toms Shoes. I've been meaning to talk about Toms Shoes for awhile now so this is the perfect opportunity. I finally got my first pair today and was so so excited. They are probably the most comfortable shoes I've worn in a very long time, and so worth the money. I totally support the company and what they do. A Secret? I've wanted these ever since I found out that Hanson wears them and supports Toms Shoes (silly huh? - it's okay I still love Hanson and always will).

Toms Shoes were created with the idea of that every pair bought a pair will be donated to children in need - One for one.
You can find out more about the movement here

Teen Vogue recently had a contest with Toms Shoes to style them and all then entries were amazing but this was the winner - so awesome.

When you buy a pair all of this comes in the box, I'm so excited about the flag!

Shirt and Belt; Delias reconstructed by me
Cut Offs; Thrifted
Toms Shoes!

For more Toms Shoes: Facebook, Twitter

lovelove, M.

January Style Inspiration Part 2: Carey Mulligan

I'm sure by now you all know I'm in love with the movie An Education, and being in love with it I've grown fond of Carey Mulligan. Apparently now Teen Vogue and Vogue have to! Both their Febuary issues have features on her.

In Teen Vogue she was named "Girl Of The Moment" here's the pictures featured of her

all of which are gorgeous I might add

credit; teen vogue

Vogue did a little spread on her called "Natural Born Talent", I'm going to admit some of these photos are not my favorite of her but I'm still glad Vogue recognized her; she deserves it!

credit; here

here's some street style pictures, sorry most of them are with Shia, they are the only ones I could find!

lovelove, M.

THE Stephen Sprouse

For Christmas I received "The Stephen Sprouse Book", now I'm not going to lie I am not too familiar with him, maybe heard of him once or twice, but I'm always up to learning new things about fashion designers of course. My mom had found out about this book when she was reading my Teen Vogue Handbook, "I always have reference books around. This book on Stephen Sprouse is a must read for anyone aspiring to work in fashion." -Amy Astley, so my mom decided I should have it, good choice mom!

As soon as I looked at the book I knew I was going to enjoy it, how can you not - it comes in four different colors all of which are neon, with a metallic silver cover and pages sprayed neon it definitely catches your attention.

Most of the book is pictures either Sprouse himself took - mostly polaroids (which is another big plus for me), pictures of his collections, sketches or pictures of him with Debbie Harry, model Teri Toye, ANDY WARHOL, and more! I was completely inspired by reading his story and how he was basically the Andy Warhol of the 80s, taking Andy's prints and paintings and being the only one allowed to make fabrics off of them. Creating the "head-to-toe" look of one pattern down the whole body, or one color (which is very 60s mod in my opinion). There is a certain edge to Stephen that is completely different then everything I have exposed myself too before - I loved learning about him and where his inspiration came from - mainly Debbie Harry, Edie Sedgwick, Jim Morrison, and Andy Warhol. The book is filled with quotes from close friends and family as well as others in the business like Marc Jacobs (ah). Marc loved Stephen's work and eventually got stephen to collaborate with him for Louis Vuitton's 2000 collection. I know this is mostly ramble but there is too much in the book to talk about! Definatley go check it out if you can, it's amazing!

pictures from the book

Teri Toye and Debbie Harry at the book launch, in Sprouse designed clothes

Polaroids taken by Sprouse of Debbie Harry in his designs

collaborations with Marc and Louis Vuitton

lovelove, M.

Teen Vogue Ambassador!

Bloggers! Teen Vogue is finally starting to put up some of mine, and the other 5 Canon Brand Ambassador's pictures from Fashion U!

Go check it out HERE for an inside look at the weekend

lovelove, M.

Teen Vogue Fashion U: Seminars

the seminars I went to at Fashion U:
pictures are better then words

SATURDAY:
1. TEEN VOGUE FLOOR TOUR (I died!)

Entertainment Director's inspiration board

Models!

Clothes Jessica Szohr is going to wear for the Cover shoot!

FASHION CLOSET

love!

^_^

2. Teen Vogue 101 with: Editor in Chief - Amy Astley, Fashion Director - Gloria Baume, Fashion News Director - Jane Keltner, Entertainment Director - Danielle Nassbaum and Associate Editor - Andrew Bevan

Amy Astley lookin stylish in the middle

3. Design and Creative Direction with Creative Director Aoife Wasser

Comments on color choices for photo shoots from Aoife

4. Climbing to the Top H&M with designer of Divided Black Ann-Sofie Johansson

(no pictures! I was too far away!)

5. Diane Von Furstenburg!

me stalking

Diane and Amy <3

the wrap dress, her first show room

Cosmetic line

Sunday consisted of a private screen of The September Issue, a documentary about Anna Wintour and the making of the September issue of Vogue. I was so anxious to see this movie and loved every minute of it. The movie shows you the ins and outs of the Vogue offices, and gives you an insight to Anna's life. I absolutely adore Anna and would die if I met her, but I have to say the movie reminded me of The Devil Wears Prada, only real. Anna was portrayed to be very cold, and not inviting to anyone she did not need in her life, which is how I imagined the editor of Vogue to be. However, I still love her.

Which reminds me Happy Birthday Anna Wintour!

I had the most amazing time, and learned so much from each seminar- my favorite being the seminar with Aoife Wasser, along with the seminars Teen Vogue gave us a bunch of free stuff including a Le Sport Sac tote bag filled with magazines, books, samples of make-up and perfumes and more! Teen Vogue did the most amazing job putting everything together, they even had events at night one being at Juicy Couture and the other at H&M, it was nonstop fun. Everyone that has the opportunity to apply and go next year defiantly should, it really did change my life.

I love you Teen Vogue

lovelove, M.