Just Peachy

Lovelies,

 

As of January 18th, 2013... I'm officially a Teen Vogue Fashion Click Blogger! I'm so honored and excited to have the opportunity to share my style with thousands of people across the country on Teen Vogue's website. To follow my posts and see what other bloggers are posting, click here.

If you're wondering why I look completely different from my last post, you're not the only one to notice. I got a haircut over winter break, as well as a new pair of glasses!! I guess you could say I got tired of mistaking strangers for friends (this happened several times...I hate being nearsighted), and throwing my hair up in a bun due to the unmanageable waves. While I wanted my haircut to resemble Karlie Kloss' latest tousled, shorter cut (photographed by Demarchelier), I wanted it to be relatively easy to manage. Meanwhile, I took inspiration from the variety of J. Crew models who sport wider, larger frames in the majority of their ads and look-books. I'm more than thrilled with how the two came together. I feel like a completely different person, in a good way. ;)

I received Classy as a Christmas present a few weeks ago. Although I had already read through the entire book at the bookstore (yes, it's that addicting), I simply had to own a copy myself. The book highlights the differences between a lady and a tramp, and how to act like a lady while traveling, decorating your house, hosting a dinner party and going to the gym. If you have the desire to reboot your image, I highly recommend this book. Ladylike behavior is clearly defined to avoid confusion for those who blur the lines between trashy and classy. I find this book to be so funny that I find myself dying of laughter while reading. Read this book; you will learn something, I promise. (Who knew sending out party invitations was classified as an art form?)

Notes on the outfit-

Glasses- Versace

Dress- Darling (via ASOS)

Cardigan- J. Crew Collection

Necklace- Dogeared's "Accomplish Magnificent Things"

Shoes- Sam Edelman 

XOXO,

Em

Collar

Lovelies,

Forever 21 Dress, J. Crew Belt, Henri Bendel Bracelet.

J. Crew Cardigan.

Forever 21 Collar.

Dooney and Bourke Purse, Sam Edelman Flats.

The next stop on our vacation was Vienna, Austria. I didn't know what to expect Vienna to be like, except I knew that the pastries would be scrumptious (I love that word). I was completely surprised to waltz into a city filled with absolutely spectacular buildings, gardens, and landscape very similar to Paris. Although the weather was hot and muggy, it was easy to escape by visiting the numerous art museums Vienna had to offer. These photos were taken outside the Kunsthistorisches Museum. Although the museum's grandeur was quite impressive, I have to say my favorite art museum was a tie between the Sucession Building (The museum that houses Gustav Klimt's Beethovenfries Mural), or the Belvedere, which houses Klimt's The Kiss. I wasn't necessarily a big fan of Klimt's art beforehand, but after my visit to Austria, I definitely have a more respect for his work.

My outfit was inspired by the oh-so famous 2012 Louis Vuitton S/S show, which featured a sugary sweet combination of pastels, feathers and metallics. (I previously posted some pictures of a few looks  in my window shopping post!)  Lately, I've been really infatuated with the entire collar trend, as it's incredibly impractical but extremely stylish. I bought one at Forever 21, just to join the pack and experiment with the versatility of the piece. Surprisingly, the collar has been one of the best bargains I have ever found (In case you're wondering, it was only $7. (: On the same trip, I purchased the creme dress. I bought the mint cardigan from J. Crew before I traveled to New York back in April, as well as the Sam Edelman flats. I purchased my bracelet from the flagship Henri Bendel store in NYC. I promise, if I end up going to college in the city, I'm going to find myself broke from spending too much time in 712 5th avenue. :)

XOXO,

Em