Up, Up, and Away

Nothing like some balloons to keep the mood light and airy on usually lackluster, stressful Mondays. If you're like me, it can be difficult to get into the full swing of the week and Mondays can be quite overwhelming. So it's the little things like balloons that can add a touch of lightness and fancy that can raise my mood. Childlike fun and whimsical romance never go out of style...

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{Let's throw a party here, ok?}

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{Wishing you all a wonderful week!}

Friday's Fancies: The Cozy Side of Fall!

Happy Friday's Fancies everyone! While I haven't had much time for blogging lately, I just couldn't resist participating with Long Distance Loving, since it's all about my favorite season - fall! This truly is a dream outfit for me. Not only is it wayyyyyyyy out of my college girl price range, but it is also wayyyyyy out of Arizona's weather range. It's still in the 100s here! (#whitegirlproblems, I know, but still.)

I'm absolutely OBSESSED with this Donna Karan cashmere poncho. I would love to cozy up to this in real fall weather and simply get lost in its warmth. It looks SO COMFORTABLE. I would definitely pair it with skinny jeggings. They look dressed up enough to wear out, but are still as comfortable as leggings! My bff Twindie swears by these Citizens jeggings - she says they very easily fool people for real skinnies, but are ten times more comfortable. Have to love those Tory riding boots and that ah-mazing Coach watch. Def adding that to the wish list.

So happy Friday's Fancies everyone! Can't wait to check out the other posts!

Friday's Fancies: The Cozy Side of Fall! by edodds featuring a cheetah clutch

Donna Karan cashmere top
$1,195 - net-a-porter.com

Citizens of Humanity pocket jeans
£219 - harrods.com

Tory Burch small heels
$495 - net-a-porter.com

Rebecca Minkoff cheetah clutch
$395 - rebeccaminkoff.com

Kate Spade 14 karat gold jewelry
$48 - couture.zappos.com

Coach Boyfriend Bracelet Watch
$398 - lordandtaylor.com

NYFW: Jenny Packham Picks

Such an elegant beautiful collection. So many girly, flirty dresses. Love the pastel, ethereal colors as well.

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I have a feeling these will be red carpet favorites come awards season. It also really makes me want orange heels. Are you a Jenny fan?

How to Catch NYFW from Your Own Home

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NYFW starts THIS Thursday (squee!)! Are you like me, though, and can't make it to New York to see all the shows? Can't afford a plane ticket, don't have connections to get into shows, or simply can't miss school or work to rub elbows with all the other fashionistas? Well, God bless the Internet! Thanks to Mashable, here's a list of some great shows you can livestream from the comfort of your own laptop. You can still get fancy and wear your stilletos around your apartment while you watch - or better yet host a watch party with all of your fashionable friends.

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The Teen Voguettes are bummed you can't make it.

Here's the schedule:

Nicholas K
Thursday, Sept. 8, 9 a.m. ET

BCBGMAXAZRIA
Thursday, Sept. 8, 10 a.m. ET

Richard Chai
Thursday, Sept. 8, 11 a.m. ET

Supima
Thursday, Sept. 8, 1 p.m. ET

Tadashi Shodji
Thursday, Sept. 8, 2 p.m. ET

Luca Luca
Friday, Sept. 9, 11 a.m. ET

Rebecca Taylor
Friday, Sept. 9, 2 p.m. ET

Nicole Miller
Friday, Sept. 9, 6 p.m. ET

Cynthia Rowley
Friday, Sept. 9, 7 p.m. ET

Lacoste
Saturday, Sept. 10, 10 a.m. ET

Jill Stuart
Saturday, Sept. 10, 11 a.m. ET

Vivienne Tam
Saturday, Sept. 10, 3 p.m. ET

Charlotte Ronson
Saturday, Sept. 10, 6 p.m. ET

Monique Lhuillier
Saturday, Sept. 10, 7 p.m. ET

Derek Lam
Sunday, Sept. 11, 12 p.m. ET

DKNY
Sunday, Sept. 11, 1 p.m. ET

Tracy Reese
Sunday, Sept. 11, 2 p.m. ET

Diane von Furstenberg
Sunday, Sept. 11, 4 p.m. ET

Custo Barcelona
Sunday, Sept. 11, 7 p.m. ET

Tommy Hilfiger
Sunday, Sept. 11, 8 p.m. ET

Carolina Herrera
Monday, Sept. 12, 10 a.m. ET

Carlos Miele
Monday, Sept. 12, 11 a.m. ET

Rebecca Minkoff
Monday, Sept. 12, 1 p.m. ET

Donna Karan
Monday, Sept. 12, 2 p.m. ET

Betsey Johnson
Monday, Sept. 12, 6 p.m. ET

Perry Ellis
Monday, Sept. 12, 7 p.m. ET

Marc by Marc Jacobs
Monday, Sept. 12, 7:30 p.m. ET

Badgley Mischka
Tuesday, Sept. 13, 10 a.m. ET

Vera Wang
Tuesday, Sept. 13, 11 a.m. ET

Herve Leger by Max Azria
Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2 p.m. ET

Oscar de la Renta
Tuesday, Sept. 13, 6 p.m. ET

Tibi
Tuesday, Sept.13, 7 p.m. ET

Narcisco Rodriguez
Tuesday, Sept. 13, 8 p.m. ET

J. Mendel
Wednesday, Sept. 14, 1 p.m. ET

Milly by Michelle Smith
Wednesday, Sept. 14, 3 p.m. ET

Anna Sui
Wednesday, Sept. 14, 6 p.m. ET

Elie Tahari
Wednesday, Sept. 14, 7 p.m. ET

Ralph Lauren
Thursday, Sept. 15, 10 a.m. ET
This season, Ralph Lauren will be live streaming its collection show on the New York Times‘ iPad app.

Marc Jacobs Collection

Thursday, Sept. 15, 8 p.m. ET

Mark your calendars and be sure to tune in! Which shows will you be streaming?

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Anna, Karl, and Daphne wish you could join them in person.

Fashion Friday: Is it Fall Yet? Nasty Gal Picks

One of my favorite shopping sites is Nasty Gal (weird name, I know ha). Some of their clothes and styling are a bit too hipster/edgy for me, but they do have some great pieces when styled the right way can look sophisticated. Here are some of my favorite items for fall (more of warmer an Arizona fall) from Nasty Gal. While I probably can't wear these any time soon, I can still look right?

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Draped Across Dress

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Oversized Knit Sweater - very casual chic - love slouchy sweaters

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Pretty Pleat Blouse - ah LOVE this! I'm a sucker for more classic blouses

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Tiered Wrap Dress

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Weekender Knit - this looks so cozy! 

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Chelsea Shearling Coat - OBSESSED with this! Love the dramatic cut and the shearling looks so warm and comfy. 

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Is it Fall Yet: EnTRENCHed

Thought I'd start a new series, "Is it Fall Yet?" dedicated to one of my favorite seasons, fall, especially since this season is pretty much absent in Arizona and probably won't really hit until late October. Luckily for me, a trench coat just might be light enough to rock around the desert in a month or two, ok probably two months at least. This current 110 degree heat just isn't allowing for a chic trench any time soon, so I'll have to stick to this inspiration...

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{Love the popped collar with the high bun and casual skinnies}

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{So feminine and flirty. Love that bow}

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{Love how sleek and simple this look is. Very tough chic.}

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{Nice combo of rolled sleeves and rolled jeans. Also love the structured heels}

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{So sexy paired with tights}

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{OBSESSED with the structured shoulders. It's also from Zara, so the price has to be sweet as well}

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xxErin

VMAS Best Dressed

While I know the VMAs are supposed to be all about fun, my favorite looks are the ones that can find a balance between fun, sophistication, and fashion. So sorry, Katy Perry and Nicki Minaj, I like a little cleaned up edginess compared to all out crazy. Katie Holmes, Beyonce (congrats B and Jay!), and Zoe Saldana are my faves and definitely hit it out of the park.

 

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Fashion Friday: Anne Hathaway for Interview

Anne Hathaway looks stunning on the September cover of Interview Magazine. It is by far the best spread I've seen her in, and definitely helps me see her in a more mature, muse-worthy light (it's hard to move on from the Princess Diaries). The editorial is pure gothic beauty goodness and really gets me excited to see what Anne can do as Catwoman, since I'm a bit more convinced now that she can pull off the mysterious character. Loving this new dark angel...

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{FIERCE}

For more Fashion Friday fierceness, head over to Blonde Episodes and check out all the other great entries.

Fashion Friday: Fall into Cobalt

While blue has always been one of my favorite colors to wear (I'm a blue, black, grey, and white girl), I'm especially loving pops of cobalt blue. I love cobalt as a transitional color from summer to fall since it's bright enough for the end of summer, but also looks great with darker, muted fall tones. Since it is so bright and powerful, just a little pop can add enough OOMPH to your ensemble. Are you also falling in love with cobalt for summer to fall?

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{Can't leave the boys out!}

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{LOVE those gloves! A very sophisticated look}

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{I think flouncy blouses and skinny jeans might be a great fall uniform}

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{Well, look, it's some of my fave colors - black, blue, and grey!}

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{Such a cute outfit; the shoes add a perfect spunky touch}

I hope you all have a great weekend and are as excited for the upcoming fall season as I am! Be sure to head over to Blonde Episodes and check out the other posts for Fashion Friday!

Friday's Fancies: Red Haute

Happy Friday's Fancies, everyone! This week's theme is all about the rockin' color red. My red ensemble was inspired by the princess of the Upper East Side, Blair Waldorf.

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Miss Waldorf's ivory skin and brunette hair looks gorgeous in some red, so I thought this ensemble would be perfect for the girly and sophisticated {fictional} New York royalty.

1. The dress is by Valentino - because, girl, I cannot do a fabulous and luxurious red outfit without featuring the king of red himself. Girly ruffles are perfect for Blair, and I could definitely see her sporting something similar on the show. It's prim and covered up with just enough decolletage showing for some sexiness {for Chuck of course!}.

2. The headband is also Valentino. What Blair outfit would be complete without a headband?? The bow keeps it presh while the studs add some edge - just like Blair's personality.

3. Mary Janes are by Gucci. They continue the sweet meets sassy vibe that reminds me oh so much of Ms. Waldorf.

4. And last, but certainly not least, we have a jaw-dropping necklace by Erickson Beamon. GG fans will know that this is the same brand of necklace that Chuck gave Blair for her birthday in season one. If you couldn't tell, I'm a fan of the couple {I get too invested in TV} and wanted to pay homage to them with these killer jewels.

Be sure to click on the button and head over to Long Distance Loving and "like" the entry for Lust for Living and visit all of the fabulous other outfits! Loving this red theme - va va voom!

Pink and Green Thursday: Missoni for Target

I CANNOT wait for Mission for Target. Here's a sneak peek of the lookbook for the line. What are your favorite pieces? I'll definitely be planning my strategy, so I can get my hands on the blanket, throw pillows, and some mugs. See you all in line on September 13th!

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