Teen Vogue: August 09

[Photos courtesy of Teen Vogue]

How fabulous is this??? I'm super hopeful for the upcoming Teen Vogue! Me & my friend have been guessing and guessing as to who could be on the upcoming cover! Our predictions were: The Jonas Brothers, Demi Lovato, or Dakota Fanning. I have to say that I totally didn't think of Emma Watson. But now that I see these pictures of her looking fabulous, I'm surprised I didn't think of her. I mean, hello, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince??? (SO excited!) From the looks of these pictures, the fashion in T.V.'s latest is going to be top notch. The lush colors they've used are by far my favorite colors: magenta and teal. Paired with prints that range from wild animal print to ladylike florals, the looks have interest. Emma looks like royalty in this shoot and has definitely shaken the "child actor" thing that I always associated her with. But Teen Vogue, seriously, it'll take more than an amAZING photo shoot to let you off the hook. We want thick articles. We want unique fashion spreads and out of the ordinary style ideas. What about some cool event planning tips? Some funky diy-decor inspiration? When I go look in my mailbox and find my Teen Vogue waiting there, I better be impressed, because honestly T.V., you're the only good teen magazine left, so don't screw it up. That's a threat.

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Me obsessively comparing August Teen Vogues: 08 with Kate Bosworth= good. 09 with Amanda Seyfried= bad.

BRB

[Photo of Sasha Pivovarova courtesy of the Fashion Box]

It's that time again folks! Kids running screaming down the halls, staying up 'till 12 doing summatives, life is good. Luckily, only 2 weeks and 2 days left of school, then exams! I believe that I can make it through but it'll take hard work and motivation...which does not involve blogging. Soon I will return, refreshed and ready for a summer of fashion. But seriously, sometimes, school just makes me wanna ___.

 

Rainy Day Music

Today is definitely a Seattle day if I've ever seen one: fog, dew on the grass, lush green trees, mist, grey skies...days like these bring back great memories. Unfortunately I'm sick today, but on the bright side, I have the time to put together a rainy day playlist! The mood is mellow and kind of dreamy featuring artists like Sigur Ros & Bon Iver while Rilo Kiley & Elliott Smith add some lovely sweet vocals. I can just picture myself driving into Seattle on a day like today listening to this playlist. If you haven't ever been to Seattle, here's a taste.

Teen Vogue: June 09

I know I'm not the only person who scans news stands, searches profusely on the net, and rushes to her mailbox every day after school to see who's on the new Teen Vogue cover. It's important okay? Teen Vogue provides me with hours of relaxing reading bliss- very hard to find a magazine these days that I'll read cover to cover. But have any of you noticed that Teen Vogue has become thinner and thinner every month? If I look at my collection of mags on display in my room (see pic below), it's very apparent that Teen Vogue is wasting away. Ever since the September Issue with Anne Hathaway on the cover, the articles have declined- being replaced by more ads. It makes me so sad because that's the exact thing that happened to my beloved ElleGirl- RIP. I really hope that T.V. doesn't go the way of ElleGirl, but if  it does, what moderately priced teen fashion mag will there be left?

Teen Vogue June 2009 cover featuring Selena Gomez

[Photo courtesy of Just Jared]

My Teen Vogue collection: hopefully more (thicker) ones to come...

Making Waves

 

• The folks at at D2I are my dream home soulmates. Check out the other shots, this home is gawgusss! [DESIRE TO INSPIRE]

• Spotted: another Balmain band jacket! Overplayed or still marching on?  [JAK & JIL]

• Mmmm, my favorite: statement-making lipstick- especially matte hot pink (as seen @ Antonio Berardi).  [STYLE.COM]

• Call me a dork, I don't care- as long as my cds are in alphabetical order!  [GEEKSUGAR]

 

Best Accessories: Spring 09

 

Here's a challenge- try to name the design house of each ouvre d'art accessory!

[Photos courtesy of Style.com]

Revitalize Your Wardrobe!- Refreshing!

     I love the feeling of wearing a new article of clothing- who doesn't? It's like I'm walking on a cloud and nothing could make me think my outfit doesn't rock. I adore the idea of re-inventing an article of clothing, without actually altering it of course (we all remember Marge Simpson's stint with that infamous Chanel suit). 

Tying, accessorizing, and contrasting with other garments can resuscitate a wardrobe staple. Still lost on inspiration? Try raiding your dad/brother's closet to find flannel shirts (off duty model chic), oversized blazers (think Balmain & Alexander Wang s/s 09), and boyfriend jeans (curren/elliot) to spruce up your look.

Adding a boxy blazer to an otherwise slim-fitting outfit adds a modern element. Susan Cernek posing in Paris (Street Peeper)

MK grunging out in her flannel shirt. Mary-Kate in tied flannel (Teen Vogue)