Idaho Vacation!

Hello Bloggers!!

Meggasus and I are off to Idaho until the beginning of August with a group of our high school friends! There will be limited cell service and no internet... (GASP!) I've been to Idaho for the past two summers to visit my best friend and her family who own a beautiful cabin on a river and now a gorgeous Lakehouse as well! It is a very "outdoorsy" vacation...lots of water sports, hiking, biking, boating, fishing etc! We can't wait to relax and spend quality time with our friends.

Here are a few pics from my trip last summer...Meggasus was modeling in NYC for the past two summers so she was unable to make it and therefore is not in any of the photos. This is going to be her first time on the west coast!














We will miss you, blogosphere! See you in August!!

<3 Katie-Lu

Some Unique Purchases...

Meggasus found this adorable straw hat, perfect for summer! It's vintage too, which makes it even more appealing!

Meggasus instantly pointed out the similarity of this hat to the ones found in the Jason Wu Resort show... It's funny how styles repeat themselves! A photo from Wu's collection is shown below.


I think I may actually prefer the pink for once!



As for myself, I absolutely fell in love with this big, floppy hat. I've been looking for one for ages, and this one was perfect! However, an older lady in the store was green with envy when she saw it and instead of letting her get all worked up over it I just let her have it. I'm sort of regretting that move...hahaa
The black shades were only 5 dollars, so I couldn't resist!! Also, I absolutely fell it love with this black, beaded throw on. Very flapper-esque, no? I've been obsessed with items with fringe these days... For only 20 bucks, I bought this item as well! I can't wait to wear it out...It's the perfect item to throw over a party dress!...or even perhaps mix it with some casual grunge?? I will have to do some experimenting with it!

Well, this post has been rather random... but Meggasus and I wanted to share these unique purchases with you :)

I hope all of you bloggers have had a fun-filled week!

xx Katie-Lu

The Newest Trend?

For most people, getting gray hair is not something to look forward too. However, I've noticed recently that going gray is actually a trend that is being embraced by the fashion community. Just this month, US Vogue released a new editorial by David Sims featuring 43 year old model, Kristen Mcmenamy, donning a full head of lustrous silver locks.

In my opinion, Vogue is sending a great message to its readers- that age is something to be proud of. This editorial reminds us that with age comes wisdom, grace, and for a few lucky ones, a well deserved sense of self actualization.

However, Italian Vogue is taking this trend one step further by casting 25 year old model Sasha Pivovarova and having her sport gray hair as well. It's like the people at Italian Vogue are saying, "Who says you need to be old to have gray hair?". In my opinion, having your hair colored gray at a young age is like when a person with perfect vision wears non-prescription glasses to look smarter. Gray hair makes a young person look wise and experienced. Take a look at this picture of Sasha from Vogue Italy (May 2010).

Call me crazy, but I really like the idea of a person coloring their hair gray. Just think of how cool Stacy London from What Not to Wear looks! If you're not sold on this idea, just look at this picture of one of my favorite models right now, Hannah Holman. I found this picture of her on The Fashion Spot and I think it looks totally awesome! I wonder if this is permanent for Hannah or if it's just some sort of transitional coloring from a job.....either way, I think she should keep it.

So, are you guys feelin' the gray hair on youngsters like I am? Don't worry, I'm not planning on coloring my own hair anytime soon but I have wondered what I would look like if I did.

xox Meggasus

Givenchy Fall 2010 Couture Collection, "The Bone Collection"

When I stumbled across the following photos on style.com of the Givenchy fall 2010 collection I was left speechless. Known as "The Bone Collection," these dresses are inspired by skeletons and glamorize the idea of death... The collection was created by Riccardo Tisci.


The full collection....

What I found interesting about this collection is the use of different materials...such as lace, fringe, zippers and crystal. All the pieces in this collection are fabulously ornate and intricate... What I also noticed about this collection was its unique color palette. When I think of death, I automatically associate the subject with dark colors, like black. However, in this collection, almost all the gowns are white, tan, and gold. The darkest color found in this collection is chocolate brown...

Here are a few of my favorites...

Natasha Poly

Magdalena Frackowiak

Malgosia Bela

Daphne Groeneveld

Karmen Pedaru

What are your thoughts on this collection? We would love to hear your opinion!

xx Katie- Lu

Heading Back to the City!

Meggasus and I are off to NYC for the weekend to spend time with our cousin and to dream about the day we have an apartment in the city ourselves... Expect lots of photos from our trip when we get back! Have a lovely weekend, fashionistas!

xx Katie-Lu

Some Style Inspiration...

The inspiration for creative, individual style doesn't necessarily come from the pages of magazines or off the runway...Here is part two of the photos from the day Meggasus and I spent searching for antiques! We found so many one-of-a-kind items... just what we needed to get our creative juices flowing!

These perfume bottles and glass vases alone were like pieces of art...





Here are some vintage shoes for all those shoe obsessed fashionistas!



I love the colors in this next photo... What beautiful butterflies!



I spy zebra print shades! Score!!



Some vintage comic books...



Cute salt and pepper shakers... look! They're twins! =P



Hopefully you've found some style inspiration here! Where do you find your style inspiration?

xx Katie-Lu

It's Officially Summer

Now that it's July, summer is in full swing. To get everyone excited for the month ahead, I've decided to post one of my favorite beach editorials from Vogue Paris, 2009.

Take a look at this amazing set of photographs from the lens of Bruce Weber....

I love this editorial because it proves that Sasha Pivovarova, who is (in my opinion) the queen of being fierce, also has the best smile in the business.

















What is your favorite beach editorial? Another one of my favorites is Jacqueline Jablonski and Erin Heatherton in Russh, Issue 32.

xox Meggasus