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a hatted affair

Well, I’ve got good news for bad hair days: this fall, hats are so in it hurts. From fedoras to old-school cloches, we’re looking at what could very well be the season’s hottest accessory.

Loving this straw fedora from Urban Outfitters.

Also vibing this bell-shaped hat, also from our friends at Urban. So Carrie Bradshaw, yeah?


This one is epic. It reminds me of something you’d see on a Wallstreeter from a ’40s movie. Tres fab!

My fellow victims of temperamental, I-do-what-I-want tresses, rejoice. A new era is upon us!

“The No-Excuses Truth to Understanding Guys” … Wait, Make that Fashion!

With summer officially over and fall underway, I’ve finally had just enough time (in between football games, the job search and LSAT classes) to catch up on some movies that I’ve been dying to see. Now, the average reader is probably thinking recent blockbuster hits aka The Ugly Truth, Harry Potter, and maybe even, Inglorious Bastards. I wish you were right! Sadly, I’m going waaaay back. Try The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Twilight and Confessions of a Shopaholic. So you might be asking, “How could you possibly let these classics-in-the-making slip by?!” Well, you can blame my lack in movie attendance on the ch-ch-ch-chaos (done in my best Jamie Foxx voice) of senior year … and the refusal to spend an unreasonable amount of money on a few laughs (even WORSE a few tears), a larger waistline (thank you extra buttery popcorn) and an obstructed view of the big screen (hello, front row seats are not meant for giants and/or O.O.C. hair).

Ok, I’ll admit I recently coughed up some serious moolah ($5 for a coke?!) to see The Hangover a while back. And it was worth every penny. But still, even after I got home, I felt a hint of remorse. I couldn’t help but think how those 15-ish bucks could have been put to a more practical use … like purchasing one of bevello’s newest pieces from its many independent designers! And regardless of what anyone tells me, nothing quite beats the comfort (and affordability) of your own home: oversized couch, healthy snacks, clean bathrooms, DVR and cozy pajamas all at your disposable. That’s what I’m talking about!

So anywho … on with my story. (I do have a point, I promise!) Thanks to my older sister, I was introduced to the single girl’s dating “Bible”—and more importantly, six little words—at a young age. Little did I know that these short but powerful words would continue to linger around over the years, accompanying me home after each and every date. ((Sigh)) That’s right, ladies. You … me … we’ve all heard it before. Say it with me now: He’s. Just. Not. That. Into. You. When I heard a movie was in the works (complete with all-star cast), I was beyond ecstatic and quickly penciled in a pre-Valentine’s date for me and … myself?! But because of “conflicting schedules,” we had to postpone to this past week. Pssshh…ain’t that right.

A few minutes into the movie (combined with the all-too-relatable character Gigi), and I was quickly reminded how nerve-wracking and traumatizing dating can be on a girl. Besides the stress of finding the perfect outfit for your first rendezvous, the rules of dating are complicated, ever changing and just downright unclear. On second thought, make that impossible. Depending on whom you ask (and what you ask them), you are more than likely to end up with conflicting answers. Do you call him first? Do you wait for him to call you? Do you respond to his text in 10? Or do you keep him guessing with that whole “mysterious thing?” Is myspace really the new booty call? See what I mean … the possibilities are endless. And at the end of the day, who the heck really knows?!

But while the rules of dating will never cease to exist (or be understood by all), the same cannot be said about the rules of fashion. Because in today’s fashion world, the rule book has officially been thrown out! Anything goes! Boots in the summer? Check. Mixing two prints? Check. Smokey eyes and bold lips? Check. And my personal fave … white after Labor Day? Check!

Get the most out of your wardrobe by pairing your tried-and-true white jeans (I’m loving the distressed look right now) with some chic boots and a fun, flirty shirt. Or try them with some tough boots and a chunky sweater or bold jacket. And lucky for you, bevello has plenty of fall staples from independent designers Voom, Ryu and Wish Collection that will carry you well into the winter. See, girls, all it really comes down to is your CONFIDENCE and ATTITUDE (two important qualities that should also be possessed in your dating endeavors) … and learning to transition your favorite pieces with the season. Check out this come-hither outfit that I will surely be rocking while out on the town with my girls!

So remember: Be creative and confident with fashion. Have fun, and smile pretty. And who knows … he might just be that into you in no time at all! And if not, well, you probably weren’t that into him either. Ciao, bellas!

Always Skinny White Destructed Jeans

Always Skinny White Destructed Jeans

Russet Brown Multi Colored Sleeveless Chiffon Tunic

Russet Brown Multi Colored Sleeveless Chiffon Tunic

Cappuccino Beige Faux leather Cropped Jacket

Cappuccino Beige Faux Leather Cropped Jacket

Gildest Mist Belt

Gildest Mist Belt

Deborah Booties

Deborah Booties

Chainlink Slouchy Beenie

Chainlink Slouchy Beanie

Ultra-destroyed denim: love it or leave it?

Today I saw on the Forever 21 twitter that this fall is going to be full of uber-destroyed jeans. We’re talking ripped, grated, bleached, painted, dyed — the works.

Exhibit A:

Now THAT is what I call destruction. I’ve rocked the old Abercrombie and Fitch ripped jean look, but this is taking things to a whole different dimension. But I think I kind of like it.

The trendy, American-Apparel look is trading the minimalistic hipster vibe (we’re talking tight pants and low-cut V’s) for a funkier, edgier approach (super-destroyed jeans and leather…lots of leather). We shall call this…rugged-chic?

I don’t know about you, but I think the rips can be subtly sexy. It certainly kicks the solid, boring denim up a notch.

This trend is really going to be huge. I’ve seen the hottness at Forever 21, Nordstrom and Urban Outfitters already…and it’s only September. But if you don’t feel like shelling out the dough for a whole new denim wardrobe, don’t sweat it. Pull out the bleach and scissors and make yourself a pair. Let’s just hope this never goes out of style ;-)

VMA Fashion!

It’s the show everyone’s talking about: the 2009 VMA’s. Step away from the oh-my-god-Kanye-sucks, backstage dram and disturbing images of a bloody GaGa, and you’ve got what really matters: the fashioooon!

That means I get to do my favorite thing ever: dole out amazing superlatives like it’s my job. And why not start with what was possibly the most insane, WTF-worthy garb of the night.

Yep, that’s right:
The “Who in God’s Name Thought That Would Be A Good Idea” award goes to:

Lady G. I don’t know what that is, but I’m fairly certain her neck was immobilized by that feather brace. Like the phantom of the opera touch, though.

The “I’m Not Stunned” look goes to:

Miss Video of the Year, Beyonce herself. The dress was cute, but nothing spectacular. C+?

The “……………………………..” award goes to:

Miss Amber Rose. Unfortunate arm candy aside, I really don’t know what she was thinking with this look. She reminds me of something from an X-Men comic?

The “Most Sparkly” award goes to:

TAY TAY! Get it gurl. Rock that disco ball.

The “I May or May Not Have Forgotten About the VMA’s And This The Only Thing I Had Clean” award goes to:

Her Madge-esty. Nice speech about MJ (though word on the street is she just read off the teleprompter, psh) but the outfit isn’t so great. But hey, at least she’s covered those scary pilates arms. Meep!

And the “Can I Please Be Her?” award goes to:

MISS KATY PERRY! Best dressed of the night, in my opinion. Love love love the silver and sequins. Very hot look!

Who do you think had the best look at the VMAs??

oh, she’s just bein’ miley

Miley Cyrus. There, what just came to mind? Nick Jonas, photo scandals, Tennessee twang…Billy Ray and his achy breaky heart, yes. Fashion? Not so much.

Now, I love me some Hannah Montana, but Miley’s style is a bit….young. I was pleasantly surprised, though, at the clothing line she premiered in Walmart. Some of the things are actually quite cute! (Perhaps, though, this is because she shares the line with Max Azria. Yeah, that can’t hurt.)

This plaid top is way cute. Rockin’ the empire waist, good call. It’s made from a nice, breathable cotton, too. And just $12! It looks a bit young, but I think she knows her audience.

Now this purple ruffle top is CUTE. I totally would never have guessed it was a Walmart specialty. Sheer and hemmed under the bust to accentuate the waist. V. nice!

This dress…hmm. Good in theory: dress, check; plaid, check. Two very good choices. But in practice, this dress fails. I don’t know if it’s the print of the plaid or the fact that the skirt juts out like a cone dress…it just looks frumpy. This probably would have worked better as a tunic.

What do you all think about Miley’s WallyWorld line?

queen wintour on letterman

It’s funny how you can build up certain images of celebrities in your mind, but once you hear them speak — they’re pretty much instantly dashed.

Now, I’ve heard Anna Wintour talk before. I saw the 60 minutes, I’ve seen red carpet interviews. But I have to say, I really enjoyed her interview on David Letterman the other night. If you missed it, check it out:

She addresses her image as a mega-power control-freak, and even cracks a few jokes at herself.

This interview comes right on the cusp of the release of The September Issue movie (SEPT 11, AHH!). I have to say, she somewhat lives up to her unapproachable, diva-like image…but she’s hardly the ice queen society makes her out to be. What do you think?

Sure, she wears Prada. But, judging from her interviews, she is hardly the devil.

Kim Kardashian goes BLONDE!!

 

kim kardash blonde

 Kim Kardashian is one of my favorite reality TV stars.  I am a big sucker for her families’ hit reality TV show “Keeping up with the Kardashians.”  And since  “Kourtney and Khloe in Maimi” is on E! this summer, I ‘ve gotten myself in deeper into my love affair with the crazy Kardashians.  I don’t care if the stuff they do is all fake! I’m sufficiently entertained, which is enough for me. 

   What I DON’T really love is Kim’s new do’ !  She went BLONDE!!!  Why kim? Why?  I thought what made her so beautiful is her exotic dark hair and features!

kim_kardashian

 

  See what I mean??  Sooooo much better!  Ok so I admit,  I have an affinity to dark brunettes since I am one myself.  Blondes are cool too,  but this Armenian beauty should stick with her god given beauty and features and keep the hair in the dark hue.

I feel ya though Kim, You just broke up with HOT boyfriend Reggie Bush and you’re trying to change the game up a bit.

kim and reggie

                 We love Kim best in her “Chic Dress” by Voom, designed by Joy Han. She sported this last year at the red carpet event for Disney Channel to support her brother, Rob’s girlfriend and Cheetah girl, Adrienne Bailon.  Althought not sure if there are still together?

rob and and

 

  Check out Kim in her Voom dress! 

Kim trying on the "Chic" dress at a Hollywood boutique

Kim trying on the "Chic" dress at a Hollywood boutique

CHIC KIM KARDASHIAN RED CARPET
Kim all dolled up on the red carpet at the Disney Channel event!
Wanna get Kim’s Exact look!!  Well you don’t have to look far or be a millionaire! Good quality little black dresses that are timeless and worth every penny can be found at bevello online boutique!!
Ashley in Voom's Chic dress worn by Kim K!!

Ashley in Voom's Chic dress worn by Kim K!!

the countdown begins

Tomorrow is the night….ahhh!!! The kickoff of the new season of project runway is less than 24 hours away!!!

Here’s hoping season six is as amazing as season five was. I have no doubts that it will not disappoint, after all — it is going to be in Los Angeles. In addition to the location swap, there’s also the change in station — from Bravo to Lifetime. I’m thinking this may make for an even MORE dramatic season. I hope. ;-)

I’m a little disappointed by the layout of their new Web site (not so user friendly, eh?) but that is irrelevant. My love for great fashion and drama goes far beyond my distaste for poorly organized links. And after looking at the “Meet the Designers” page, I’m more curious than ever. That is one eccentric-looking group of people. CAN. NOT. WAIT.

To whet your thirst…

So, yes. TEN O’CLOCK. TOMORROW NIGHT. I know what I’ll be doing. (Call me and reap very unpleasant consequences.)

the hazards of beauty

My eyeballs are insane. Every now and then I’ll try a new makeup product and poof — burning, red and inflamed eye ensues.

I don’t know why my eyes are so sensitive! Mild allergies? Change in wind pressure? Lunar Eclipse? Perhaps my eyes are just offended at the notion that they require makeup enhancement. Who knows.

I also write bearing sad news. My most favorite black eyeliner in the world — the midnight black Sephora eye pencil —  has been discontinued. They replaced it with some nano stick with more pigment (which I bought a week and a half back) and, now, as I sit with prescription eyedrops and a ban on wearing contacts for the next week, I’m thinking that this may have messed with my feng shui.

Anyway, this incident sparked me to do a little bit of research. Did you know that makeup is not strictly regulated under federal law by the FDA? According to the FDA (see article: Authority over Cosmetics), manufacturers are not required to “register their cosmetic establishments, file data on ingredients, or report cosmetic-related injuries to FDA.”  Instead, cosmetic companies are responsible for substantiating the safety of their own products; companies that don’t do this can simply slap a “Warning–The safety of this product has not been determined” on the label and move along. That means a company can essentially put whatever they want in their products (barring a few illegal color additive no-nos) while we’re none-the-wiser.

Am I the only one who is slightly concerned by this? I’m not saying makeup companies are out to get us — but for those of you who have sensitive eyes like mine, it couldn’t hurt to be able to check up on whats in your favorite products. The good news is that the Environmental Working Group has amassed a cosmetics database,  Skin Deep, that will show you the safest and most natural products on the market to use (along with others that could have questionable ingredients).

I just thought a find like this deserved sharing. On that note, anyone have any suggestions on a good black eyeliner? (No smudges, please!)

tanning beds… don’t do it!

It’s official.

Tanning beds have always been linked to cancer, but last week the International Agency for Research on Cancer recommended that sunbeds be moved from a “probable” cause of cancer to the highest possible risk category –  “carcinogic to humans.”

That means that tanning beds are just as likely to cause cancer as asbestos, a known cause of mesothelioma (cancer in the mesothelium, a protective lining around the body’s organs) and lung cancer.

Tanning beds can cause different kinds of cancers — not just of the skin. You can develop malignant melanoma, melanoma of the eye, etc etc. And according to the IARC, studies have shown a 75 percent increase in the risk of developing melanoma for regular tanners under the age of 30. Seriously, 30?

And no cancer is good by ANY means, but melanoma can be particularly sticky. Once it metastasizes, the survival rate of more than 5 years is TEN PERCENT. The median survival rate is between six months to a year. That, my friends, is scary. What’s scarier — the Melanoma Foundation says that melanoma is the second leading type of cancer in women 20-29.5
It’s unfortunate that these days, tans are considered beauty must-haves. But my friends, I implore you — there are other ways to bronze!

Check out Banana Boat’s sunless summer color tanning lotion, less than $10 at most drugstores!

Or try mystic tan sprays, which are growing in popularity because of this whole skin cancer debacle.

Most importantly, think before you tan. Seriously, it’s not worth it.

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