Prabal Gurung for Target

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Lace Front Blouse in White, $34.99; Shorts in Floral Crush Print, $26.99; 

Crystal Teardrop Earrings, $16.99; Lace-up Pumps, $39.99, available at Target

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Dress with full skirt in Floral Crush print, $49.99; 

ankle-strap pumps in Sulfur Spring, $39.99, available at Target

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Sweatshirt in First Date Print, $29.99; Dresden Pencil Skirt, $29.99; 

Tote in Nolita Print, $39.99; Bangles, $16.99 each; 

Wedge Sandals, $29.99, available at Target

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Peplum Top in Floral Crush Print, $29.99; 

Ankle-strap Pumps in Sulfur Spring, $39.99, available at Target

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Blue and Coral Cardigan, $32.99; Sweater in Dresden/Atlantis Blue, $29.99; 

Tank Top, $19.99; Miniaudiere in Nolita Print, $34.99; 

Ankle-strap Pumps in Apple Red, $39.99, Available at Target

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Dress With Full Skirt in Apple Red and Black, $49.00; Crystal Stone Cutout Bangle, $24.99; 

Crystal Stone Tassel Earrings, $16.99; Lace-up Pumps in Meet The Parents Print, $39.99, 

available at Target

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Pointy-toe Flats in Blazing Yellow, Nolita Print, 

and Black, $29.99 each, available at Target

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Ankle-strap Pumps in Blazing Yellow and 

Dresden Blue, $39.99 each, available at Target

Not that I ever need an excuse to go to Target but the new Prabal Gurung Collection is a pretty good reason to visit my favorite one stop shop.  Famed designer, Prabal Gurung, has created a gorgeous spring line, Love, currently available at most target stores around the country.  Shown are my favorites from the lookbook which is available for viewing in its entirety here.  I love how each piece is so feminine....the floral prints and the vibrant colors are so perfect for spring and summer... Love is a need to own collection that , luckily, is very affordable.  Way to go Target, Prabal Gurung, and all the people who made this stunning collection accessible to everyone!

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Most Wanted Trends Spring 2013: Stripes

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Marc Jacobs Spring 2013

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Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2013

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Oscar De La Renta Spring 2013

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Jason Wu Fall 2013

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Prada Fall 2013

Horizontal, vertical, and geometric lines were seen throughout the Spring/Summer 2013 collections and again in the Fall 2013 shows.  Stripes are a classic trend and easy to pull off.  Below are some very accessible pieces that can be integrated into your wardrobe.  Pair stripes with solids or with with a bright floral pattern. Play around with different textures and patterns to create a unique look.  More amazing stripe pieces available here + here + here

Topshop Stripe Ponte Blazer; topshop.com

J.Crew Sequin Stripe Pencil Skirt; jcrew.com

River Island Striped Skinny Jeans; riverisland.com

Moyna Metallic Stripe Clutch; shopbop.com

Saint Laurent Palomo Sandal; barneys.com

MSGM Mini Skirt; thecorner.com

Topshop Stripe Band Dress; topshop.com

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Most Wanted Trends Spring 2013: Peplum

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John Richmond RTW Spring 2013

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John Richmond RTW Spring 2013

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Akris Spring 2013

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Rachel Comey RTW Fall 2013

I am obsessed with the peplum trend and I was so excited to still see it on the runway.  It is so flattering on a woman's body...especially for women with pear shape or boy shape bodies, it gives the illusion of a waist...for curvy girls it extenuates the waist and flatters curves even more.  Now that the peplum style has been a trend on the runway for a few seasons the availability and variety is really great.  Below are some of my favorite peplum choices for everyday wearability. 

Sea Engineered Ruffled Peplum; modaoperandi.com

Fair + True Batik Peplum Skirt; fairandtrue.com

Valencia Peplum Top; frenchconnection.com

Alice + Olivia Structured Peplum Dress; aliceandolivia.com

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more great peplum styles here + here + here

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Spring Trend: ID Plated Necklaces and Bracelets

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While shopping at a lovely boutique jewelry shop, Domaine Designs, a military-esque inspired jewelry trend was brought to my attention.  I was chatting with the shop owner as she unpacked a big box of cool vintage ID bracelets and they really caught my eye.  She said that the ID bracelets/necklaces are going to be a big jewelry trend in the upcoming season.  I told her about my blog and she was nice enough to give us a couple bracelets in silver and gold for free.  Since then I have been seeing the ID plate style popping up on all my favorite fashion sites. Below are some great shops to get your ID bracelet or necklace and be apart of this trend.

Rose Gold Nasty Gal ID Bracelet available here

Ginette NY 14k Gold ID Bar Necklace available here

Noir Industrial ID Necklace available here

Marc by Marc Jacobs ID Bracelet available here

Nicholas Accessories ID Plate Necklace available here

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Beauty Inspiration Seen At The 2013 Oscars

These are my favorite hair and makeup looks from the red carpet of this years Oscars, where, old Hollywood glamour showed to be the standout beauty theme.  The trend of the night was definitely luminous completions and side-parted romantic waves.

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Jessica Chastain

Jessica Chastain really knows how to pull off old Hollywood glamour.  The perfectly placed waves, her beautifully porcelain skin, liquid lined eyes, and the bold red lip created a brilliantly classic look.

Reese Witherspoon

With the perfect amount of volume and bombshell curls Reese Witherspoon had the best hair of the night!  What was even more impressive about her side-swept waves was that they stayed perfectly polished through the night.  Her makeup was beautifully simple with peachy pale lips and blue eye-shadow to compliment her eyes.

Zoe Saldana

I especially loved Zoe Saldana's makeup. The brown smokey eyes and nude lip blended perfectly with her flawless completion.  Her hair was on trend with soft curls and a side part.  I liked that she placed her hair behind the ears which created a more modern look and showed off her gorgeous face.






















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In The Raw

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As a part of completing my degree for interior design it was required to construct a year long thesis project.  One of the first steps was to think of  personal interests and passions and how you can relate them to interior design.  During that time I was extremely conscious of my health....and now after travel and experiencing different ways cultures prepare and eat food I have become even more passionate about what kinds of food I put in my body.  For my thesis /seen here/ I decided to design a three story Raw Food restaurant located in Harvard Square in Cambridge (Boston) Massachusetts.  While I already had some interest in Raw Food my eyes were opened even wider while researching and collecting information for my pre-thesis.  The main idea behind eating raw is that once a raw plant food is heated above 104 degrees F it looses most of its nutritional value.  So raw foods have higher nutrient values than foods that have been cooked.  It can be challenging to live a fully vegan raw food lifestyle....which for the record I do not...I do love juicing, blending, and creating beautiful dishes using raw food recipes (some listed below).  The best way to start incorporating raw food consumption into your life is by juicing or blending (using a food processor)...you will see/feel a huge difference. Below are some creations I love....

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juicing  //  recommended to drink about 1 quart a day  //  chop according to your juicer

1 bag of organic large carrots
1 large bunch of fresh organic kale
1 large bunch of fresh organic spinach
3 handfuls of fresh parsley
3 handfuls of fresh cilantro
1 large bunch of celery
2 organic green apples
2 oranges
1 whole pineapple
1 lemon
1 lime
2 tbsp. of chia seeds (learn more about the benefits of chia seeds here)
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2 cups of chopped pineapple
2-3 medium organic carrots
1 large bunch of organic chard
3 stalks of celery
1 tbsp. of fresh peeled ginger
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1 bag of orgaic large carrots
1 large bunch of celery
3 orgaic green apples
1 large peice of fresh ginger
1 lemon
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2 cups unsweetened organic almond milk
2 tbsp. chia seeds
let chia seeds sit in milk for 15 minutes before adding the following ingredients
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
use organic honey to sweeten if desired
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other great raw food + vegan + organic recipes

Citrus-Tahini Hummus Dip
Raw Vegan Salted Peanut Butter Cookies
Herb and Beet Quinoa Patties with a Chive Aioli 


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