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Friday, February 10, 2012

TUNE IN.TURN ON. DROP OUT. #2

...With Treasure Fingers & Malente, Crusaders. It's like a fashion and music video in one...
and it's one of my all-time favorite producers, what's not to love?

Thursday, February 9, 2012

MAD HATTER

It's no secret that I love a great hat. And in all honesty, I'm happiest when wearing one. It gives me just enough mystery and personal space to give me a sense of security...and sass.

They've become my favorite accessory for shopping trips and dinners out, but I've recently been rocking them indoors at work. An unexpected environment seems to make headwear all the more unique. As with my entire aesthetic as of late, I'm drawn to anything witchy or bohemian. Since January has been unusually warm here on the West Coast, my wool, wide-brimmed styles have been in heavy rotation. 
I love pairing my Nixon floppy hat with a maxi skirt or dress for a Coachella-esque look.
The Mossimo Indiana Jones-style fedora (similar)  I got from Target a few months back has been the perfect topper to rock-inspired ensembles.

Even if you're indoors most days like me, if you're a hat girl, give some a whirl to shake-up your accessory routine!

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

FABULOUSLY FASHIONABLE FEBRUARY

It's no secret that February is my favorite month. Not only is it the time of year we celebrate my glorious birthday (25 this year, can you believe it!?) but it's also a time for celebrating fashion. Between #NYFW, StyleCaster's #StateofStyle Summit, Independent Fashion Bloggers #IFBCON, StyleCoalition's #Fashion20 Awards and more...you can do the math.

Hautegeek Heaven!

Twitter seems to be the main social media hub for catching all the action, so be sure to check out the hashtags above for some MAJOR insight into 2012's fashion and technology directions.

I wish I had the time (and money) to attend all the AMAZING conferences, shows, etc that are going on this month, but thanks to facebook livestreams and twitter chats (I know, right?), I've been able to keep up on all the East Coast happenings from here in California. I'll leave you with some of my favorite intel from this week o' info...

Speakers Rebecca Minkoff and brother, @UriMinkoff spoke on molding a truly socially-dialed in brand. Rebecca engages with consumers herself, and uses social media as the ultimate focus group to determine what customers want and like. Uri touched on facebook's "hacker mentality" and the idea of constantly pumping ideas out to the masses (whether good or bad) to push the envelope of innovation.


IFBCon reiterated what a lot of fashion bloggers have been picking up on...the rise of micro-blogging. Instagram and Pinterest (with 10 million monthly unique visits) have become essential tools to brands and bloggers, as a means of curating both consumer insight and interest. "Authentic" and "organic" were the buzz words of the week, proving that nothing sells and succeeds as greatly as originality and realness, i.e. posting when you legitimately have something to say, and staying true to your OWN voice and style.

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

TECH TOY TUESDAY

Eww...not like that.

When you're as dependent on technology as I am, the great Blackberry/iPhone debate is a serious, drawn-out affair. I've weighed the pros and cons, considered my obsession with the iPad, and researched who my favorite digital darlings are carrying and why.

Then, like any love-struck fashionista, I threw it all out the window when I saw this:


Needless to say I'll be getting the 4s at the end of the month and badgering P-Tran to make me a black one so my new toy can withstand the drops and tumbles of celebratory birthday drinks and, you know, double as a weapon if anybody gets too crazy. Cheers.