face check : i walk this beach

From The Fashion File

Sun, skin, music, accessories. Let me break it down for you:

1. Black Weaved Vinyl bag : Hands free is the way to be. Scored this baby at a flea market.

2. Red Sunnies via Civvies in Savannah,GA : Gotta keep the sun outta your eyes. These are similar to a pair I had last year with a little added metal.

3. YSL Parisienne Eau de Parfum : Feel sophisticated with one spritz. It's sweet and flowery without overdoing it & light enough for summer.

4. Smith's Rosebud Salve: Low key lipcare--I gave up on lip gloss in high school. This stuff gives just enough shine for me thanks.

5. Almay intense i-color: Any purple or dark colored eyeliner, really. I usually reserve this for evenings. Waterproof it up for nights at the beach.

6. deLiA*s Mint nail lacquer: Raved about previously. Still addicted to this color and I plan to wear it until the bottle or summer runs out.

7. CG translucent powder: I like to keep the shine on my lips; this tries to help out with that.

8. Aveeno Continuous Protection Sunblock Lotion SPF 55: I love a nice tan, but I also love not having skin cancer. This lotion + sunnies + a big floppy hat = heya, day at the beach!

9. Avon Gold Strength Fortifiant Top Coat: A gift from grams. Works like a dream! Nothing else makes my nail polish last longer. It also adds subtle gold specks for sparkle!

10. "Diamond" ring via Civvies: The most expensive diamond I can afford right now. I love the irony of it as well as the geometric design.

Music: Sleigh Bells (Treats), The Dead Weather (Sea of Cowards), Kasabian (West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum), Corinne Bailey Rae (The Sea), Spice Girls (Spice World) (& other random 90s music)

Happy, pretty summers, all!
Until Next Post,
B

Body Idol

As a designer, I not only think about the clothes I want to make and sell, but the women I imagine wearing them. From a celebrity angle, I would love to dress Jordin Sparks. She shows confidence and embraces her curvaceous figure. It's women like Sparks, that aren't model thin or plus size, that need more attention from the fashion world. As a "stuck-in-the-middle" girl myself, I know the troubles of finding clothes or looking at a model in a magazine and trying to warp the size "-0" she's wearing into something that might possibly work for me. There's so many women out there with unique body types and fashion needs. It's refreshing to see more and more women like Jordin Sparks not pressured by fame to be another stick thin pop singer (and more campaigns that are doing the same: Dove). Not to mention, I'm sure we'd be a perfect model-muse & designer pair with her love for asymmetry, zippers, form-fitting and flowy dresses!

splendicity.com

concreteloop.com

theinsider.com

latenightwithjimmyfallon.com

I couldn't find any images of what she wore in the "Battlefield" video, but you should definitely check it out: http://www.mtv.com/videos/jordin-sparks/397240/battlefield.jhtml

[>] Summer Playlist 2

As promised, a second summer playlist! This time 'round, I thought I'd give a short bit on how each song found its way on to the list. Like myself, the collection is quite random, but I like to have songs for different moods and things and places. I'd love to hear your feedback! =)

• "Daylight" by Matt and Kim /The entire album,"Grand" is basically AMAZING. The tracks are so catchy. Keyboard, drums, and lyrics. So simple and so great. I can't stop listening to it!

• "Don't Slow Down" by Matt and Kim/right now, I sing this to myself when I get a rush of customers @ work. Coming this fall, this will be my all-nighter theme song!

• "Warm Whispers" by Missy Higgins/ This girl's voice is so soothing. She sounds like her lyrics "honey and milk." It reminds me of feeling the sun warm on your face on a perfect summer afternoon. I like to mellow out and sing along to this one.

• "Machine" by Regina Spektor /My girl finally came out with another album! Spektor is an acquired taste, you either hate her or love her. Completely unique. The instrumentals and tempo sound just like a machine.

• "4 out of 5" by Peter Bjorn and John /I love songs that make you count (hehe). I love the tempo in this song. You'll be singing the chorus every time someone says 1, 2, 3...

• "Cheerleader" by Grizzly Bear/ I really enjoy the sound of the vocals in this song. This is another one great for unwinding.

• "Trouble" by Coldplay/I absolutely love the instrumentals in this song!! It has a less than cheery-sunshine-sound, but, hey, sometimes it rains. I overplayed Viva La Vida last summer, so in redemption, I'm listening to some older stuff.

• "July! July!" by The Decemberists/Because its July and it's the Decemberists. Simple enough.

• "Turn My Swag On" by Souljaboytellem/ This gets me off to work right =). It's great for getting ready.

• "The Wanting Comes in Waves/Repaid" by the Decemberists/ Totally makes me want to put on a Victorian dress, play the harpsichord, then go to a haunted house. Very odd series of events there.

• "A Nervous Tic Motion of the Head to the Left" by Andrew Bird/ The song that got me hooked. Recently found out I'll be seeing him in Asheville in October!!! I'll listen everyday in preparation!

That's all for now, folks! Happy Summer Days!

B

My Imaginary Summer

Dreams of Lollapolooza and Bonnaroo (below) and divine, perfect, ethereal summer dressing on my mind:
the MGMT!

Alexander Wang Resort 2010

Collette Dinnigan Resort 2010

Preen Resort 2010

Yves Saint Laurent Resort 2010

Yves Saint Laurent Resort 2010

J.Mendel Resort 2010

Issa Resort 2010

Collette Dinnigan Resort 2010

Alexander Wang Resort 2010

Tuleh Resort 2010

Alexander Wang Resort 2010

images a la style.com

[>] summer playlist une

Every year, I try to keep track of the songs that I felt defined my summer. The songs that were playing on a trip or the tracks that kept me pushing repeat. Music, I've found is a motivator and comforter. It can encourage me to have fun, work harder, or simply let me know I'm not alone in what I'm feeling. Some songs have me lost in the lyrics, taking me to a new place and other songs are simply fun to dance around to.

Below are a few of the tunes I'm into to right now:

• "Engine Heart" Mirah


• "Creator" Santigold


• "Grow Up" Metric


• "Help I'm Alive" Metric


• "Nothing to Worry About" Peter Bjorn and John


• "Don't Trust Me" 30h!3


• "StarStrukk" 30h!3


• "Dead Sound" The Raveonettes


• "Dance Anthem of the 80s" Regina Spektor


• "Public Enemy" Mapei


• "I've Got Your Number" Passion Pit


• "Such Great Heights" Iron and Wine


• "Boom Boom Pow" Black Eyed Peas


• "Call it Off" Tegan and Sara

I'd love to hear what your listening to and any song recommendations! Leave a comment or shoot me an email!

B