Fashionista 514

514 Outfit Post – Outdoor vs. Indoor Luxe

fashionista514 — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 21:33:00 +0000

Today’s Saturday has me in a prim outer mood, and vulnerable sensual inner mood. Dress clothes that are comfortable and lycra infused do the trick while still making me feel like a glamourista

Stephen Webber Dagger Hoop Earrings (for those fierce fashion moments…)

Cheapies but goodies… don’t remember where I picked these up, but they were $5.00! Sold!

Because you can never get high enough heels…

Escapage!

My makeup picks as of late… complement the “black mood” I’ve been in…

What I’m Wearing

Forever 21 layered ruffle top (what a steal at $10.00)
DVF tuxedo wide legged trousers
Coach peeptoe booties
Rudsak nylon & leather windbreaker city jacket
Thomas Sabo Charm necklace (skull and sword)
Kaufman de Suisse diamond earrings

All Hail the Queen… Errrrr… I mean… Prince!!!

fashionista514 — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:08:00 +0000

…Because sometimes we all just need to be reminded of who the rulers of this planet are… The gods of awesomness and funk. The pioneers of cool. Today, I bow down to the almighty Prince…

May you continue in your Diva-like fashion fabulosity, metrosexuality and pure passion/seductive/make songs that make people wanna grind ways. If David Bowie is the God of Freedom, Paul Simon of Truth, Elton John of White Funk, and Billy Joel of Attitude… then you are surely the Sexiness God. We all love you for oozing sex appeal and being just a tad too man beautiful. Damn you.

And how effing more amazing could your guitar be??? Can’t say it super reflects the symbol it embodies… but hey… you’re Prince! Somehow (and there is no logical explaination), it works. And THAT my friends, is the TRUE sign of a fashionista. Pulling off shit that nobody else can. 1st place goes to Prince!

Gots to love it… you just gots to…

Fashionista Origami

fashionista514 — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:31:00 +0000

Why is origami so indefinately cool? Why is it even more appealling and insane when transformed into fashion? It seems to be one of those things that holds infinite amount of mystery and endless simplistic beauty. Making creatures, forms, geometrics and patterns out of a mere square of paper. Gives you inspiration to think of all the things you can do with other materials if Hilroy can become a lotus flower, box, or crane…

It seems designers have more than once picked up on this distinguished art, and applied it to their work. Pleating, definition and the creation of abstract forms seems to be a signature in Galliano’s work with Dior. Phillip Tracey makes glorious hats that borrow the sharp sophisticated edge from this refined oriental art. Gareth Pugh continues to shock and influence the fashion world with his formed bodices and surreal characterized models. Origami it seems can be interpreted so many different ways… from uptight, to fantasy.

Fashion show pics brought to you by the designers from Andre Lima. Beautiful, beautiful work ladies and gents!

Oh the infinite amount of ideas that spring out of everything and everywhere!

Hope everyone’s Friday is beautiful!

514 Outfit Post – Fall Back in Black

fashionista514 — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:32:00 +0000

Damn it’s been cold here in the 514 lately… good excuse to break out my winter apparel Hope the weather is treatin’ you a little better wherever you may be!

What I’m Wearing

Rudsak Russian inspired military double breasted jacket
Calvin Klein dress shirt
Vince lycra dress pants
Nine West Boots
Marc by Marc bag
MAC Cream eyeshadow in Black (note the creasing!!!)
Thomas Sabo Charm necklace
Janet Miller tahitian pearl ring
Kaufman de suisse diamond earrings

Happy Thursday!

M.A.C. Back to Black – texture obsession

fashionista514 — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 22:01:00 +0000

Aight, I’m hoping that no one is hearing this for the first time and is out there experiencing the ABSOLUTELY REVOLUTIONARY line M.A.C has recently released… Back to Black. Back to black indeed – I never left it! Dabbling in shimmers, creams, powders and glosses, black has never EVER looked so good.

I have snapped up quite a few items from this collection (and what perfect planetary alignment between runway trends and the halloween season)… cream eyeshadow for intentional rockstar creasing (yuuuuuuuuum!), black lipstick to get that second glance from oncomers on the street, and oh my god have you tried the volcanic ash thermal mask?!?! M.A.C. I know you got game… but this time you really stepped it up – I am beyond impressed.

First up… lets focus on this volcanic ash concept for skincare. I love the mess it makes (brings me back to days of playing dirty in the mud)… everything insta-darkness. It is for all skin types, but there is something about the ash that is a great remedy for oily and acne prone skin types. While I have found many exfoliators I enjoy much more, the thermal mask is a new staple in my skincare regime. Applied to damp skin it heats up to “extract” impurities. Wether it actually extracted anything or not, my skin’s texture definately tightened up and feels decongested. My favorite thing about M.A.C skincare? It perfectly preps your face for flawless makeup application every time. Bravo! Good luck getting your little hands on the thermal mask though… I had to stalk three stores to snatch mine up! Seems I’m far from the only one making this a must-have…

M.A.C. has also perfected the mineral baked makeup series it continually releases. Not only are the pots gorgeous to look at (swirled and vibrant in color… not to mention the most beautiful of metallics when wet…), but they work with everything for a subtle or overdone look. The nudes and bronzes they have in-store and online are great blended in with a matte foundation for a natural “glowing” effect. I know all you girls out there have one already… so try it out… yet another guaranteed addiction… from my life to yours

The most refreshing and appealing thing about this collection in my opinion is how carefree and easy it is. Made for the glam rocker girl that we all need to release more often than we may like to admit, it is makeup that looks amazing just thrown on. Not much blending, no need for the same precision as smokey eyes requiring layers, lines and different tones. Black is black. Totally approchable makeup application for the girl who wants to look exactly the opposite.

I LOVE IT ALL!!!!!!! My favorite M.A.C. collection of all time (and that is SAYIN’ somethin’!)

My favorite product from this collection is definately the cream eyeshadow in Black (… obviously…) shown above and the Feline ultra creamy eyeliner. It gives that wet unfinished smudged look… and somehow the fact that it creases only makes it’s appeal stronger. Blend it out into your skin with a cotton pad and voila! Finito. You have the sexiest, easiest, lowest maintenance rocker eye you could ever hope for. The meaning of effortless chic – brought to makeup… straight off the catwalk.

I have yet to break out the black lipstick, but when I do… there will be a 514 Outfit Post for all to see… can’t wait

A Must See – Coco before Chanel

fashionista514 — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:31:00 +0000

So last night I was finally able to indulge in a long awaited movie night… and man have I been lusting, drooling, and pulling my hair out in anticipation for this movie to come out. Coco before Chanel. The life story of the woman who brought menswear to women. Breathability, simplicity and function in a time where corsets and overly lavish accessories reigned. The beauty of difference. The personality of dress.

The beautiful, and insanely talented Audrey Tatou plays her in the movie that focuses on where she came from and how she adopted many of her signature looks and styles. What I think I loved the most is how they pointed out where she got her inspiration from and how she transformed it into something completely unique and fresh… completely ahead of her time.

The other very relateable emotional undertone of this movie is independance and love. Mostly a mixture of the two. Being able to fully indulge in a romance without social fences and boundaries, as well as stand apart as a woman from a man. It seems her life was about survival of the key emotional ingredients… love, independance, success and pride. She did all of the above in the most unconventional of ways… yet always remained a cut above the rest when performing it all in an elegant and classy way.

Leaving the theatre made me smile… even though Chanel was born in 1883, she still holds a one-up on even today’s generation. Walking out of a film filled with natural beauty, sophistication and pure elegance into a theatre filled with women in sweatpants and sneakers… just goes to show that she is STILL far ahead of her time.

Please go see this movie. It will breathe creative life into your everyday existence!

514 Outfit Post – Back Home/Getting Ready

fashionista514 — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 04:04:00 +0000

So, I’m slowly getting back into the groove of everyday 514 life… little by little errands and chores are getting done… but damn have I missed my wardrobe, selection, and the little creature comforts of home…

What I’m Wearing

Rayure lycra blouse top
Vince lycra second skin pants
DVF Leather Jacket
MAC Back in Black collection eyeshadow
Bare Escentuals Mineral Foundation
Marc by Marc Jacobs hobo bag

Have a beautiful weekend xox

Fashionista Travel – Peru

fashionista514 — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 23:42:00 +0000

So I’ve been back home now for about a week and man o man is it good to be back!!! I have been catching up with friends over coffee and prepping for thanksgiving with the fam this Sunday

These are a good overview of the last of my Peru pics… prepare yourself for quite the pic heavy post! In total I think we took about 1,500 pictures while on our trip between two cameras and a blackberry… damn blackberries have amazing pic quality… seriously, some pics from the phone turned out better than on the cam… long live the blackberry!!!

Showin’ off on top of Macchu Picchu… the view made it totally worth the 400 meter climb

Babes lookin’ super cute in his G&R tee… macking away on his crackberry in the middle of the mountains…

This cave was awesome… it was part of the Inca trail, but suuuuper narrow. We were crawling on all fours and barely fit through… needless to say we were smelling wonderfully of sweat with dirt and dust all over us… and the sunburn that is peeling away my skin still now was yet another souvenir from our mountain hike ;p Everything – worth it.

Macchu Piccu behind me… so small!

My Anne of Green Gables look…

Babe lookin’ mighty fine…

See that huge protruding mountain in the back??? That’s the one we climbed!!! I must say, considering I normally hike up mall escalators in my louboutins I am mighty proud to say I conquered that in Uggs!

Snow capped mountains. Gorgeous.

Bad hair day… heheheheheh… I’m sooooo funny…

we stopped at an old beautiful hacienda (rich farm that was transformed into a hotel)… Paul Simon used to live in the same village for three years!!! SOLD!!!

Llama bisous!

Surreal clouds

I NEED a baby sheep/goat/whatever this super cute thing is…

Obsessed.

Hysterical/Delirious

Focused.

Can’t wait to get back into the outfit posts, the 514 fashion, giveaways and product reviews! I’m back bitches!

Thank you all for following me through my travels and being patient with the irregularity of my posting You guys rock my socks… xox

Fashionista Travel Peru – Downtown Cusco

fashionista514 — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 18:09:00 +0000

There are no words to translate the beauty of Downtown Cusco… so with that, I will leave you with my picture story… enjoy

My Thoughts Exactly… Ownership and other rant worthy topics…

fashionista514 — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 15:10:00 +0000

I want to know something… can someone please enlighten me? What makes people think they have the effing power over you to dictate to you what you can and can’t do with your own life?!? What makes them seem to think that their opinion is any better or more valid than yours? I have noticed this many a time in my little life experiences… so why is it that people try so hard to move into your personal space and grab hold of the controllers?

Being a young woman in this big bad world, people are naturally very protective of me. This is great cause I know how much people really care for me, however it ALWAYS ends up becoming an overly possessive issue where I feel like I am losing my voice I think it is great that I get feedback from others before I do something – it allows me to weigh it’s worth. Sometimes though, all I really just want to do is fall flat on my face and experience it myself. I would one thousand times prefer to try something and it fail than to have never of took the leap myself and experienced every part of it.

What bothers me, is that what always starts as a concern ends as a fight to defend your own lifestyle choices. To do what you would have done instinctively if another had not interfered (for better or worse).

One thing I have never ever understood is why companies will search for job candidates on facebook. Check them out before they are hired, regardless of their qualifications. How the hell is it any of their business what you do in your private life – be it cross dressing, partying, or family functions??? Please don’t give me the lame ass excuse that they want employees that will represent their company properly… c’mon?!?! So dumb!!! Wether the guy has a foot fetish or not does not change his performance at work… stop trying to invade people’s personal space and turn us all into lifeless autobots! It`s our little preferences and passions that make us who we are.

Another pet peeve… people who say dumb, negative things for absolutely no greater good. People… if you don’t have nothin’ good to say – DON`T SAY NOTHIN`!!! Keep your mouth shut and the universe will reward you with not labelling you as a douche!

All this to say… let me live my golden life the way I WANT to please I think I have good enough judgement to understand and evaluate what is good for myself. And if I don`t… well it`s about time I learn for myself.

Merci, thank you!