Wishlist Wednesday: Neon!!

Neon Yellow J Brand Pants 

Christopher Kane Neon Lace Jacket  

3.1 Phillip Lim Sleeveless Tank Dress

Gap Neon City Flats

 Rebecca Minkoff Bettina Flat Sandals

BaubleBar Acrylic Monogram 

BaubleBar Neon Colorblock Collar

Proenza Schouler PS1 Pochette Python

I don't know if its the weather or the fact that everyone wears dark colored outfits when it's cold, but neon colors seem extra fun right now! I'm craving color and want a pop of neon in every outfit! If you're skeptical about this trend, maybe try a bracelet or necklace, but if not, go all out with a neon dress or jacket like the 3.1 Phillip Lim Sleeveless Tank Dress, Neon Yellow J Brand Pants, or the Christopher Kane Neon Lace Jacket. I think the BaubleBar Neon Colorblock Collar or the BaubleBar Acrylic Monogram are great pieces to have anyway, aside from neon being a trend right now. How great would Rebecca Minkoff Bettina Flat Sandals, Gap Neon City Flats, and

Proenza Schouler PS1 Pochette Python look with ANY outfit?

Alexander McQueen Vogue April 2012 Illustration

I illustrated this Alexander McQueen dress based on an advertisement I saw in Vogue April 2012. I've always admired how fashion forward, and a bit risky, Alexander McQueen has been with the brand. Since the late Alexander passed away, Sarah Burton has done a remarkable job as creative director of Alexander McQueen. I hope you like my interpretation of the dress. :)

March Birchbox!!

 

If you haven't heard of Birchbox you're missing out! For $10 a month, you receive a cute box in the mail containing several beauty products to try. This is the third Birchbox I've received and I have always been really pleased with everything I get. I tend to be pretty basic with my beauty routine so learning about new products is exciting to me. Sometimes you even get a bonus box, like last month. Aside from my normal Birchbox, I also received a box of Vichy products, a skincare line from France. This month I had the option of receiving a regular Birchbox or a special Teen Vogue version. Since I follow Eva Chen on Twitter I knew I would get good stuff. Eva Chen is Teen Vogue's beauty editor. 

This month, I received an Essie nail polish, Kate Spade New York Twirl perfume sample, Kerastase, Tarte, and a Twistband. Essie is a beloved nail polish brand and they always have great colors to choose from. I received a gold glitter polish. The Twirl perfume by Kate Spade New York smelled lovely. I haven't tried Kerastase yet, but it is a hair oil to "hydrate, smooth, and sleekify your strands." I can't wait to try that. Tarte is a lip tint that is supposed to add extra moisture to your lips and I really like the color of it and its mintyness. Lastly, Twistband is a hair tie that, according to their website, doesn't leave creases in your hair. I have long, thick hair so it doesn't leave creases, but it isn't stretchy or tight enough to hold all of my hair up.

Overall, I was very happy with my Birchbox this month. 

I always look forward to receiving them in the mail, because it's almost like a surprise present every month! Plus, you never know what you're going to get until you open it.

To sign up for Birchbox, follow this link.

Marty McFly Illustration

 These are the shoes Marty McFly wore in the movie, Back To The Future! 

They were illustrated by me as a gift to Julian, the other writer of this blog.

In Love With Printed Floral Trousers

DKNY - $225

H&M - $14.95

ZARA - $79.90

So sorry we haven't posted in a few days, but hopefully we can make up to you guys by posting these lovely printed floral trousers. Printed trousers are one of my favorite trends right now. Unfortunately, I do not have enough of them so I'm going to buy the H&M ones this weekend! :)

Have a great and safe weekend!

L'Odyssée de Cartier

This dream-like commercial is a more of a mini-movie showing you the journey of a 

leopard coming to life and features some of Cartier's classic pieces.

My Digital Fashion Illustration: Doutzen Kroes

I've always been infatuated by digital art, as well as fashion illustration but with school and work, it was hard to find the time. Now that I graduated college, its nice to have more free time. This illustration of Doutzen Kroes was based on a photoshoot for VMAN magazine. Enjoy. :)

BCBGMAXAZRIA Fall 2012

Marni x H&M: Tomorrow, March 8!

Marni for H&M will be in stores tomorrow! Here are some pieces to look forward to.

Blouse, $79.95
Silk Shorts, $49.95
Sandals, $59.95

T-shirt, $19.95
Sequin Collar, $19.95
Sunglasses, $19.95

Blouse, $79.95
Pants, $79.95
Silk Scarf, $19.95

Wool Cardigan, $69.95
Socks, $9.95
Swimsuit, $39.95

Wedge Sneakers

Wedge sneakers are becoming increasingly popular and with more and more designers embracing the trend, they might be around for a while longer than you expected. 

These are both by Ash and cost $225. Purchase here!

Nike Free Run+ 3 & iD !!!!!

Tomorrow, is the day!! On March 5th, 2012, Nike is releasing their newest and third model of the Nike Free Run+. The Free Run+ 1's were extremely comfortable to run in, and the Free Run+ 2's were the exact same, if not better. I can't wait to get my hands on a couple of pairs of the Free 3's. The third model are my favorite when it comes to looks and styling of the overall shoe. In my opinion, the overall shape on the 3's is better then the 2's. Especially since the toe area of the outsole is half-colored to match the upper.  This also eliminates the "elf-toe" effect the 2's had.

 The 2's are great, especially the aesthetics of the double cage area, but their downfall is that they're extremely flimsy.  I know this is partly by design, but they could have benefited from a bit more substance.
 

I have yet to hold the 3's in my hand, but the heel seems to be less concave than that of the 2's, meaning that there seems to be some sort of heel counter in the back to add a little bit of stability. Aside from the volt colored DF strap on every pair, the different colorways look great, with the yellow pair being my favorite. Lastly, with more slits in the outsole, the gaps between the "teeth" of the outsole seem to be narrower, improving the side look of the shoe. There are multiple colorways for women and men, including red, royal, purple, and yellow will go on sale starting tomorrow with a retail price of $100.

Also, the Nike Free Run+ 3 is available to customize with Nike iD. Various colors are available to use and I couldn't help myself from personalizing a pair! The price on personalizing a pair is $130. (see more pictures)

Sitting on the Wild Side

These chairs are truly a work of art! They are by MAXIMO RIERA and aside from the Rhino, Octopus, and Walrus, they have a Beetle, Lion, and Whale on the way! I am so excited to see those and will be sure to post when pictures become available. For now, here are these beauties to marvel at.

(Images via Maximo Riera)