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Getting Glam with Alexander Wang

On October 29, 2008 · 39 Comments

Hello Darlings,

" Anyone can get all dressed up and glamorous, but it is how people dress

in their off days, that are most intriguing." - Alexander Wang

The dress is Alexander Wang - from his first full ready-to-wear Spring 2007 collection.'Till this day, it's my favorite Alexander Wang collection... the sheer fabrics, the gentle colors, and the girly look is PERFECTION. When I saw this dress, I had to have it. My style preference is girly chic over grungy chic....

Although the dress is totally "me", I experimented with my make up with inspiration from Burberry Prorsum Spring 08 show. Since my dress, was very girly, light, and pastel... I wore light make up with a touch of purple.

Got to Love TORONTO at night!!!

I bought this dress for a gala in January, but couldn't wait until then to wear it. So I wore it to my friends birthday bash on Saturday. Made of beautiful chiffon and with impeccable detailing, this dress is a dream and the tights are another new obsession :)

I am wearing: Alexander Wang Blush Dress - $465,on sale for $220 Soia & Kyo Z Wool Coat - $330 Michael Kors Booties - $230 Trasparenze Tights - $32 Gap Leather Bag - $210 Moschino Sued Gloves - a gift from mom A.V. Max Studded Cuff - $56, on sale for $28 Diamond/Platinum Studs - a gift from mommy and daddy
Paired with my Soia&Kyo jacket...
Although the dress is totally "me", I experimented with my make up with inspiration from Burberry Prorsum Spring 08 show. Since my dress, was very girly, light, and pastel... I wore light make up with a touch of purple.
And to top it all of my all time favorite Chanel Coco Mademoiselle eau de Parfum.
P.S. Sunday I went for BLOGGERS LUNCH and can't wait to share it with you :)
I wish you all a Gorgeous Day !!!!
With Love... Marta
Photo Sources: instyle.com; alexander wang.com;

Shopaholic Compulsive Buying

On September 28, 2008 · 23 Comments

Hello Darlings,

STRESS + SHOPPING = MORE STRESS

Shopping is a stress reliever, but realizing what I spent this month makes me feel even more stressed out. So I got to thinking, most women love to shop, but to what extent? Is it fun or is it really an addiction? I decided to do a little research and here are some of the facts that I found:

Lets get the facts straight

Compulsive buying is a chronic tendency to buy far in excess of needs and resources

Compulsive shopping is often viewed favorably rather than treated as a problem

Nearly 6% of the U.S. population fits the compulsive-buyer classification

Compulsive buying afflicts men and women at the about the same rate

Like other addictions, shopping fills some kind of a void

Characteristics are low self-esteem, and vulnerable to depression and high anxiety

 
 
DO YOU THINK YOU ARE A SHOPAHOLIC? DO YOU HAVE WAYS TO CONTROL YOUR SPENDING?  
 
My goodies arrived in the mail including a beautiful pair of Juicy Couture Italian leather boots
These were planned purchases. Justified?

Soia&Kyo Annisa Z Wool Coat YMC Wool Cardigan BCBG Wool Sweater H&M Stripped Dress Miss Sixty Knee Socks Givenchy Floral Tights

On a completely different note, I went to the Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Pittsburgh Penguins hockey game. I love going to the hockey games - always lots of fun :)

I am wearing: YMC Wool Cardigan Idylle Tee J brand skinnies Minnetonka Moccasins
I wore my new YMC wool cardigan to have a casual but cute look at the hockey game. I would never be that girl wearing stilettos to a hockey game, which is surprisingly common... WOULD YOU WEAR STILETTOS TO A SPORTS EVENT?

Earlier that day

I am wearing: YMC Wool Cardigan French Connection Belle Trousers AA Sheer Rib Scoop Back Tee
Browns Couture Italian Leather Flats

My Shopping Outfit ...

It was still relatively warm and I decided to get one last use out of my fav. floral summer top
I am wearing: Spring & Clifton V Neck Cardi Sans Souci Floral Open Back Shirt Corpus Alpha in Cracked Skinnies Juicy Couture Flats H&M Head Band

" You're it " - Tagged by DapperKid

I would like to thank the awesome DapperKid for tagging me in a 25 most recently played music list.

So here it is ... ( although I am not sure that I will be able to take it to 25) 1. So What - Pink 2. Push - Enrique Iglesias 3. Just Dance - Lady GaGa 4. Dancing Queen - ABBA 5. Lay all of your love on me - ABBA 6. Fragma - Toca ME 7. When I grow up - Pussycat Dolls 8.What Ever Happened - Strokes 9. Now we are free - the song from Gladiator 10. L'incendie - Vanessa Paradis 11. Nothing like you and I - the perishers 12. When we dance - sting 13. Turn me up - Benny Benassi 14. Desert Rose - Sting 15. Bring Sally up - Moby 16. I don't want to miss a thing - Aerosmith ( my favorite song of all times) 17. Du Hast - Ramstein 18. All about us - TATU 19. Paper Planes - M.I.A 20. Keep Getting Better - Christina Aguilera

I decided to tag the beautiful Lisa from LeeseLooks to list her recent 25 played songs ... Enjoy :)

 
I wish you all a lovely MONDAY and keep smiling :)
With Love... MARTA
Sourced Used: LiveScience article on " The Truth About Shopaholics;Saks

Eric Daman Style Guide…

On September 11, 2008 · 33 Comments

Hello Darlings,

This is a random post but as I was shopping on Revolve Clothing, I spotted Eric Daman (genius behind "Gossip Girl" style) Style guide and could not resist. It completely made my day, packed with ideal inspirations for school-style.

Naughty Schoolgirl Biker Bebe ( My favorite look)
" She's rockin' out on her way to school on her little motorcycle jacket, skinny jeans and the perfect boot. She's a little mix of Vanessa and Jenny from the show."The Trends: Skinny Jeans Bangles Leather Jackets Headphones NecklacesSexy Tennis Doubles Photobucket Image Hosting
" This is Hamptons via Great Gatsby with the cardis, knee socks, and headbands.I loved belted grandpa cardigans - you can give yourself a waist. I love this look."
The Trends: Belts Preppy Headbands Brights Bangles Knee Socks
Blair Does Carrie Donovan
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" This is my sexy secretary editor girl. I love the mix of blacks, greys, and brights. The oversized pearls and tweed sparkly headband make it fun. Dressing up is all about fun."
The Trends: Stripes Brights Oversized Jewelery Headbands
A Teen Vogue Chanel Fantasy
" Mix bright colors for fall." The Trends: Gloves Stockings Brights Clutches The Perfect Teen Collegiate Girl
" She's got a 50s inspired sheath dress with Yale-inspired cardigan and nubby knee socks. This is a great mix of dress up and dressed down." The Trends: Belts Bangles Hats Boots Totes Knee Socks Cardigans
The Hipster Schoolgirl
"This has a really contemporary girl-on-the-street vibe to it.She's imitating her favorite celebs she saw in a magazine. The print dress was a vintage feel and the acidic neon bracelets are just off enough that it works. Oh, and I love the hat."The Trends: Scarves Booties Oversized Bags Sunglasses Hats Young Annie Hall "I absolutely love the tuxedo look for fall."The Trends: Tuxedo Trousers Gloves Bows Hats Polka Dots Spy versus Spy
" They are waiting at the train station? These are such travel outfits.Definately do winter whites for fall. Accessorize with bright color. It's very Faye Dunaway in Chinatown."The Trends: Coats Gloves Hats Scarves Winter Whites
Wish you all an awesome day!!!
With Love... Marta
Sources Used: Most of the information and all of the photos are from Revolve Clothing.

Playing Daisy Duke

On August 24, 2008 · 28 Comments
Hello Darlings,

To cheer up, today I went shopping and found the most perfect booties from Michael Kors, and played a bit of dress up with my DAISY DUKES...

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I am wearing:

Michael Kors Ankle Boots

Whitley Silk Shirt/Dress

Wilfred High Waisted Pencil Skirt

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And The Daisy Dukes...
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I took my role as Daisy Duke very seriously...

(sarcasm pouring out of me, lol), .... hahaha

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The original Daisy Duke, played by Catherine Bach