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Still Winter

This is the point in my fashion year when I usually start buying the great new items on the rack for spring but get disappointed every time I look in my closet because it's far too cold to wear them right now. The other problem is that in buying the great spring items I don't buy any new items to start the new semester with, making looking into my tiny dorm room closet even more disappointing. But, this year my mom and I searched through the jungle that is after Christmas sales and found some really great winter pieces priced low enough that I stocked up.
My favorites are: a black, slightly puffy jacket with white paisley print, a pair of high waisted trouser jeans in a super dark wash, and a black hoodie with embroidered filigree on the back and sleeves.

I also added a few of my own designs to my wardrobe over Christmas break. I'll post a picture of the dress I just finished soon.

To Color or not to Color

Colored Jeans have been introduced in the past few seasons and though they aren't popular yet in my area, it's only a matter of time before they hit. My quandry is whether colored jeans are actually cute and stylish, or if they are one of those trends that I will look back on and think, "I can't believe I wore that."
















These colors are very fun and playful, but I think I find they may be too vibrant for my lower half. The blue is by Ksubi and the pink is by Couture Candy.















I think the red and yellow would be fun for going out.

I think the darker, less vibrant colors, like this deep green pair from Dittos and plum pair from Cassette, would be much easier to wear for everyday.

What's your take on colored jeans?

image sources: revolveclothing.com, instyle.com

Project Runway 4!

The new season of Project Runway began this week and I, for one, am very excited. Though my excitement stems from my experience with past seasons rather than the designs brought to the runway in the first episode.

This dress, designed by Rami, a 31 year old native of West Bank, was the challenge winner. The dress was beautifully draped and obviously the judges favorite.

I was not completely in love. Yes it's a beautiful dress, but it has no wow for me personally.

This outfit was another favorite of the judges. It was done by 21 year old Christian who studied fashion at The American Intercontinental University in London.

I'm not a fan of the color for a statement making ensemble, but it is very wearable and attractive.

This is the dress and jacket that made 32 year old designer Simone the first to hear auf wiedersehen from Heidi.

The construction was not technically up to par with the other designers and looked rather boring on the runway.

I would have prefered the removal of Elisa. The basic dress was not bad, but I can't see her personality allowing her to be successful in the fashion industry and the monstrosity that was the tale of her dress (Heidi said it looked like her model was "pooing" fabric.) wasted some of the most interesting and beautiful fabrics.

The return of Tim Gunn is also exciting. Though he does have his own Bravo show now, I still enjoy him most in his role as advisor and mentor for the fledgling designers.

imagesource: bravotv.com/project runway

I just need a good pair of jeans...

Getting dressed this morning I found myself looking through my selection of jeans: dark and skinny, high waisted, wide legged, black, white (don't worry they're not in use right now)... but all I wanted to put on was a pair of regular jeans. You know, the kind that does wonders for your backside, is amazingly comfortable, and can be worn with anything. Finally I found my old pair of Silver jeans in the very back of my closet. Here's my wishlist for great jeans hopefully to be acquired in the very near future:

Rock & Republic Kasandra Jean in Stellar Blue Nickel

(as far as I'm concerned R&R can do no wrong)

!iT Jeans Sophie jean in sapphire














Rock & Republic Jaguar in incessant










image source: http://www.rockandrepublic.com/, http://www.itjeans.com/

It's raining, It's Pouring...

Under normal circumstances the perfect fix for a cold and rainy day involves sweatpants, my favorite hoodie, and a cup of hot chocolate, but today I have an Italian quiz, a presentation to give, and to study for the test of my life tomorrow so staying in bed all afternoon is out of the question.



The treck across my very wet campus would be much more bearable though if I had the right equipment. Here's my wishlist to stay dry (and chic) on rainy days.





Burberry Women's Canvas Trench















Pasotti Swarovski Crystal Umbrella











Jeffrey Campbell Women's Welly Rain Boots












J. Crew Wellies w/ laces
(because I have a strange wish to look like the morton salt girl)







image source: thisnext.com

Jackets

A recent inventory of my closet has reinforced the fact that I am obsessed with jackets. My very favorites at the moment: a brown leather fitted bikeresque jacket, a deep yellow cotton with 3/4 sleeves, and a military green with an embroidered flower on the back and a belted waist. Knowing that I have plenty of them and that my tiny dorm room closet is about to bust does not however deter me from having a wishlist of great jackets to add to my collection. Here are a few of my top picks for fall:

Antonio Berardi tweed coat

Balmain cotton and silk jacket

Rock & Republic leather and fur trim canvas jacket

What's your take on this season's jackets?

image credit: elle.com