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Hello Hello !

Wish you were here ! The weather is kind of chilly, but other then that I'm loving this. I have yet to go shopping for more then an hour but I have already bought a dress and two pairs of earrings. I'm going up to Laguna today until Wednesday. On the agenda: SHOPPING and a hair cut (: I'll be back before you know it.

much love from the west coasttt -Adrian

Be Back the 11th !

OFF TO CALIFORNIA ! I'll have plenty to post when I return ;D
photo from courts flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/courtneyannwelbon/

Spring Dresses

These are super pretty -sigh- I wish I had all the money in the world.

The (Ex) Presidents Daughter

Vanity Fair says "For spring ’09, she worked with Women for Women International, which teaches women in the Democratic Republic of the Congo how to hand-dye fabrics. The one-of-a-kind materials accent Lauren Pierce’s timeless cocktail dresses, double-sided capes, and perfect-for-spring skirts, and 10 percent of the proceeds from sales go back to supporting the artisans."

source: nymag.com/fashion

Spring Shoes 2009

Spring is right around the corner. Thank god too, California here I come (: This seasons shoes are a huge variety of strappy sandals, fringe boots, and towering studded stilletos. Beige, along with pinks, oranges and reds are huge colors for Spring in the shoe department. Watercolor and almost tye-dye shoes have been found as a pretty big trend for Spring. Keep them clean though, because their faded they get old fast. Heavy metal add ons such as zippers and studs are a major trend this season. Alfisi by Aldo is a great srappy black studded shoe. I seriously wish I could wear more heels because these are amazing. (picture posted) Just like Summer 2008, Moccasins are back and prefect for Spring. Flats and Heels also have been seen with the fringe look. Gladiator sandals are back once again but not expected to make as big of an impact as last Summer. No matter what, for Spring the more straps the better. For just fifteen dollars, Forever 21 makes a great yellow strappy gladiator, I love the color too, it's great for Spring or possibly Summer (picture posted). If your looking to add some print in your shoes, grab a pair of floral printed or embelished shoes. Old navy and Forever 21 always have really cute cheep shoes. Personally going to DSW I find great shoes but you have to search forever to find them. Good luck (:

Breaking Down the Runway: Spring 2009

With help from Teen Vogues March edition, I'm going to break down Spring 2009's hottest runways looks into more affordable and comfortable looks. For starters, the short bright party dress was super popular on the runway. There were also some bright floral prints and a symmetrical designs to keep the looks fresh. One shoulder is definitely a huge look for this season. If you want a spunky party dress I would for sure check out Twelve by Twelve (online) If you get a plain dress, try it with some patterned tights, a fun bag or crazy heels to keep the look fresh. Different graphic prints have spotted this season with designer Narciso Rodriguez. I personally love these types of prints because it's fun to mix and match as long as you do it the right way.

Never mix plaid with anything, it always looks horrible. Florals and stripes are pretty easy to mix but you just have to be careful, it goes without saying that no one wants to be a fashion disaster. If your going to play it safe though, try mixing a graphic skirt with an old t-shirt and some converse. It's always fun to throw in comfortable pieces with a more updated look. Metallic mini skirts are another item that you can pair with a tshirt to dress it down or a slinky tank top to dress it up. If skirts aren't your thing, try a pair of bright shorts in pink, or purple. Delia's online actually has some really nice shorts for Spring, and their sizing and such is always great. Well with my advice, and the warm weather to come... I can't wait for springgg !