Sunday, September 30, 2007

shoplaurenconrad.com

I've been hearing a lot lately about the new line put out by Lauren Conrad from MTV's "The Hills" so I decided to check it out. I was a little skeptical as I opened the website, shoplaurenconrad.com, because you never really know what kind of quality you're going to get from celebrity ventures.

I found the clothes to be very cute and flirty, but nothing we haven't seen before. She's covered all the bases needed for a young girl's social life, and I have to give her props for good styling, but I thought the collection lacked life.

I'm sure she'll find more of a voice in her upcoming collections though. We can't expect her to shock and awe on her first try no matter how many reality show hours she's logged.

The pieces are all named after girls, two of which are close friends of the Lauren on the Hills.

The white is the Audrina Dress ($150) and the blue is the Lo Dress ($130).








Check out the collection and let me know what you think.



image credit: shoplaurenconrad.com

Monday, September 24, 2007

Fashionable Beginnings

My love of fashion borders a little on obsession, so, in my quest to make fashion my career, and give me another excuse to talk about clothes, I am starting a fashion blog. For my very first post, I'll give you a little taste of my taste.

This is my wish list for fall:















Because I'm a college student (and I rarely wake up more than 20 minutes before class), I'm always looking for pieces that are quick and comfortable, but effortlessly stylish at the same time. These patent buckle flats from Giuseppe Zanotti are perfect for looking collegiate and cute, and won't kill my feet trekking between classes. Jeans are a staple of my wardrobe, and a few months ago I tried on the Chip and Pepper Slyder Skinny Jeans in the middle and fell in love with them. I've been kicking myself ever since for not getting them so I've decided to rectify the situation and make sure they end up in my closet this season. The Trovata Beacon double wool short jacket is perfect for chilly fall days.


















The LAMB oxford pumps get me excited about attending interviews and career fairs (it's funny how footwear can have that effect), and the velvet Noreen dress is fun for any special occasion that might happen to come up. The black riding boots from Delia's will look great with skinny jeans or tights and add an extra layer against the cold fall and winter, and the Trovata Barret French terry dress is cute and easy to throw on when I'm running late.

What are you wishing for this fall?