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designers i want to kidnap

oh don't worry. i'm not seriously considering a royal kidnapping scheme. i just WANT to because honestly, it doesn't get much better than this in my book. i don't understand how they can be so amazing! the only thing i want them to do -- open a boutique with everything under $40 and still obtaining the same fabulosity as the runway duds do.

balenciaga
how do they do it? they just keep re-inventing their stuff and it still works! this is the high fashion end of my kidnapping scheme. this the impractical but-wouldn't-it-be-amazing-if-i-did-wear-this-? designer. balenciaga is incredible! even the name is high fashion.

spring 2006 rtw -- balenciaga has a way of doing sculpted pieces and edgy pieces and then pairing the same sculpted pieces with something flirty and elegant. surprisingly, the spring 2006 rtw collection successfully flows from rocker chic to british romantic.

spring 2006 rtw


spring 2006 rtw

spring 2006 rtw
my favorite from the collection

fall 2006 rtw -- balenciaga again reinvented itself from edgy romantic to futuristic equestrian. i love the riding helmets and nautical inspiration of these jewel-toned minis. balenciaga also has a modern take on the classic riding boot, adding platformed heels and shapely indents.

fall 2006 rtw


fall 2006 rtw
i love this pink equestrian brocade skirt


fall 2006 rtw

spring 2007 rtw -- this is by far one of my favorite spring 2007 collections. i love how extreme it is. it's playing up the metallic trend with everything metallic and futuristic. although it seems unattainable, balenciaga's spring line is there for much-needed inspiration.

spring 2007 rtw
surprisingly sexy and wearable

spring 2007 rtw


spring 2007 rtw

luella
ever since the luella for target line, i've been obsessed with luella. too bad i can't afford it because if i could, i'd be draped in head-to-toe luella. i love the bright, fun and young feel of her clothes. and her name is absolutely amazing (thank you mr. and mrs. bartley). luella has captured the playful sophisticate and her clothes can be worn dressed up or down.

spring 2006 rtw -- i'm in love with this collection! the menswear-inspiration is done so well and so new -- none of that boring straight-from-his-closet stuff. the plastic accessories are very refreshing and the english schoolgirl vibe is surprisingly new.

spring 2006 rtw


spring 2006 rtw


spring 2006 rtw
i love this belt -- it's so childish and sophisticated all at the same time

spring 2007 rtw -- i absolutely love the retro inspiration of this collection. the plastic old school sunglasses are definitely my must-have accessory for spring. the pointy patent shoes and graphic tees are perfectly geek-chic. if possible, i'd like the entire collection in my closet by tomorrow.

spring 2007 rtw

spring 2007 rtw
i've been planning to make this shirt myself -- there's something about it that makes my want it so much!


spring 2007 rtw

fall 2007 rtw --

fall 2007 rtw


fall 2007 rtw


fall 2007 rtw
i could wear this combo dressed up or down

chole

fall 2006 rtw --

fall 2006 rtw


fall 2006 rtw


fall 2006 rtw

spring 2007 rtw --

spring 2007 rtw


spring 2007 rtw


spring 2007 rtw

fall 2007 rtw --

fall 2007 rtw


fall 2007 rtw


fall 2007 rtw

lanvin

oh diane!

yes finally i'm on vacation! no more books (except i have to finish great expectations), no more tests (well, i do have one the tuesday we get back), no more essays (i have two, actually due after vacation) and no more annoying percussion section leader who i can't tell if he's kidding or just being a complete ass. i'm truly excited for vacation!

things that suck:

1. i have to finish great expectations
2. i have a paper due and a test the tuesday we get back in history
3. i'm going skiing with my mom only and she doesn't exactly enjoy the double black diamonds as much as i do
   
4. my dad broke 6 ribs skiing MLK weekend so when he does come this weekend to new hampshire he can't ski
5. my sister can't come with us because she just went to florida today with her crew team for a training trip
6. i'll be living in my sweats and ae trapper hat for the next week
7. my ski coat makes me feel like a fatso marshmellow
8. the goggles that fit over my glasses crush my nose in so i can't breathe too well out of that
9. my wallet is going to have a hard time catching up with all the things i want for spring and etc
10. my mom thinks that the lame american apparel leggings are "the ugliest things she's ever seen". great. now i have no chance of getting them
    

things that don't suck:

1. my mom will no longer be stressed about the travel plans for my sister's crew trip
2. no school!!!!!!!!
3. i can finally ski my little brains out and sleep as much as i please
4. according to the attitash website, they got 19inches of FRESH powder on wednesday!!! we got about 8 here in MA so that should be wonderful
5. my skis are freaking gorgeous and i go so fast
6. i'm going out to breakfast tomorrow with my friends
7. "tiny dancer" by elton john
8. i'm wearing PJs right now

my history teacher told us today that money represents faith. "you know how on the dollar it says 'IN GOD WE TRUST'? well, the only thing money is is faith that there's something behind it. it's not actually worth anything." so this really drepressed me because how can something you want so badly actually be worth nothing? perplexing, isn't it?


diane von furstenberg is definitely my favorite spring 07 rtw collection! i love the bright prints and bold colors. although some of it was a bit too psychadelic for me, she provided options. she didn't say "only people with this style can wear my clothes". she left it up to the person's style to define the fashion.

this is my favorite! it's so wearable, whether paired with flats, sandals or heels.

loving the leggings


another favorite! the print and the shape are adorable


i love this bold print! yellow is such a great color for spring


this is sort of betsey johnson-esque. the color of the shorts is wonderful


i love the ladybug! this would be so cute with jeans or leggings, or alone.


great leggings


the color of this is incredible! i could live in it forever


me-ow


the genius herself

get the look

jcrew leilani printed poplin dress $295

jcrew st. tropez espadrilles $118

jcrew retro dot mini (sold out)

red balloon dress $188


scarlet pullover $78
i'm so in love with this top


forever 21 floral swirl tunic $19.80


forever 21 deco dress $22.80


forever 21 abstract flower dress $22.80


old navy ruffle string bikini $16.50 per piece


old navy printed babydoll dress $29.50

american apparel cotton spandex jersey leggings $26


american apparel sheer rib short sleeve tunique $34

sorry that there wasn't much of me talking on that one. i'll do another post tomorrow or something, hopefully on alek wek or someone. enjoy your night! and happy vacation!!!

defy the odds