FASHION: [halston | spring 2011 | ny fashion wk]

Halston | Spring 2011 Collection

Unlike his Spring 2010 for Halston which was more structured/hard lines, it looks like Marios decided to channel in on some of Halston's signature soft looks.

JEWELRY: [cartier | love collection]

Since the 1970's Lovers all over the world have been giving the Cartier Love Bracelet to their hearts desire. It's locked in place on the arm of the receiver by the giver to symbolize an everlasting commitment/love.

Not only is it Cartier but with what this bracelet symbolizes... what women wouldn't want their loved one (or husand.. hint hint ha) to give them one of these?! The only set back is the nice hefty price tag... $3950 which going up every year. It is Cartier after all.

{source: Cartier.com}

CAREER: [good things | good experiences]

Sometimes you wonder what's the next step for you and your career and if you're anything like me, you're super quick to jump to the next thing so you can learn more and experience more. I've definitely had plenty of moments where i've felt questionable about the path that I'm on, especially being at the age that I am now (30) my mind and body are quick to move along and move up fast. But I know that I'm very lucky to be working for an amazing stylist that truly and honestly respects me and that's hard to find. In the fashion/Entertainment Industry It's not often you're able to work with/for someone who says "Thank you for everything!" on a pretty regular basis, appreciates you and gives you uplifting words of encouragement.

Plus it definitely doesn't hurt that the stylist thinks of me when cleaning out her sample / kit / her closet. Today she gave me this Dolce & Gabbana champagne satin sheath dress (shown in photo). I have to get it tailored to my body, fix a little tear and steam out the wrinkles but other than that... i think its safe to say I definitely scored!! (on top the the V&F flowerbomb purfume and YSL platform pumps she already gave me >_<)

Did i ever mention how i found the lovely Stylist that I'm currently assisting?! It's actually from a contact a picked up while living out in NYC for 3 months during the winter. The person i was working for at Halston recommended me to the stylist and told her that i was going back to LA and lucky for me the Stylist was looking for a new Assistant a few months after i had returned to LA. That just goes to show you that every and any experience is worth it... you never know what may come of it. Don't let anyone or anything thing hold you back from your dreams and experiences. So go out and explore the world in any way your heart desires!

I may not know what my career path has in store for me in the future but i sure can't wait and I'm definitely excited to see what's going to happen next. Stay tune...

xoxo
j

MUST HAVE: [essie | matte finisher polish]

Look what I just found...
Essie has a top coat polish that makes your shiny polish have a matte finish called "MATTE about you". I'm so glad they decided to bring this back. I had one from Maybelline back in high school and LOVED it!

Also I just looked online and it looks like Maybelline either brought it back or still has their matte polish line.

I don't know about you guys, but I love me so matte nail color sometimes.

Xoxo
J

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PERFUME: [viktor & rolf | flowerbomb]

a few months ago i went on a search for my "new" signature scent. a scent that i wouldn't mind putting on everyday. for a while it was Versus "Time for Pleasure" until it got discontinued (still love it!). then i went on to Victoria Secrets body spray "love spell" until i felt i needed a change... which was for a while now.

i actually went into a store to purchase YSL "Parisienne" when i finally came upon my new favorite fragrance, Viktor & Rolf' "flowerbomb". at that time i think my nose was going crazy so i decided to buy the petite 0.68 oz just to try it out and one day the Stylist I'm currently working for liked it on me so much she gave me her 3.4 oz bottle because she liked how it smelled on me better. Now how nice is she?!... Love her!!

{source: sephora.com}

PERSONAL: [moving | editing | unpacking]

Hi Lovelies!

It's been a while since my last post... I've crazy busy assisting the Fashion Stylist and in the middle of her busy schedule the Hubs and i had to pack up and move once again. Luckily as of lately the Stylist's schedule has died down a little, so I'm getting a little extra time to unpack and de-clutter our new apartment. You really never realize how much crap you have until you move. Right now I'm in the process editing out 90% of the things we have.

I think the Stylist I'm currently working for is rubbing off on me. I mean as much as i hate clutter, she REALLY hates it. Just last week we were going through her styling kit and she had these YSL platform high heel textured black pumps in my size (retail $795) and she gave them to me. SCORE!! {source: ysl.com} One of the many perks of assisting a stylist.

One of the negatives is wanting everything you see, pull and can get your hands on. sigh! For now, I'll just unpack de-clutter and make room for future items.

xoxo
j

ACCESSORIES: [knuckle clutch | alexander mcqueen]

{source: alexandermcqueen.com}

need i say anything besides post pics of these knuckle clutches by the late great Alexander McQueen?!

I'm currently assisting a stylist and we pulled the studded one just the other day. oh how i want thee. such genius! both edgy and functional. It can also be used as a weapon if anyone were to try and rob you. heehee.

anyone want to become my BFF and buy it for me. this is art in the form of a handbag i tell ya!! don't you agree?

xoxo
j

ACCESSORIES: [booties | balmain]

These lace up booties from Balmain by Giuseppe Zanotti are killer and are definitely on my wish list. I'm already running thru my head of how many different outfits i could pair theses lovelies with. I love how they're sexy but yet casual. Which gives a nice edginess to whatever look its paired with.

I've always loved and wanted a pair of lace up booties, but most of them seemed a little too trendy and less timeless. I personally think that Giuseppe Zanotti for Balmain has came up with a perfect match for me and my taste in which i think is timeless. Now if only i could convince my hubs that i "need" them. haha

Balmain by Giuseppe Zanotti: cuff lace up booties $1495
{source: shopbop.com}

BEAUTY: [shu uemura leaves usa]

L'Oreal announced on Monday that they're shutting down US operations on Shu Uemura products. Which means they're taking them out of all the retail stores. Luckly they say we'll still be able to buy product from their website (www.shuuemura-usa.com).
{source: cosmeticsdesign.com}

On a good note, Shu Uemura has brought back their limited edition 24 carat gold eyelash curler. You can get it on their website, as well as at Sephora for $24 (image on right). I'm going to pick mine up tomorrow. yay!

ACCESSORIES: [handbags | kate spade]

Kate Spade use to be the "it" bag designer back in the late '90s but i haven't paid much attention to the brand since than, until now that is. I was on a plane looking through one of the fashion magazines (can't remember which one) when i came across a photo of a purse that looked almost identical to a purse by Lanvin. I was presently surprised it was only $595 (in which i automatically knew it wasn't a Lanvin) and made by Kate Spade. so cute, right?!


{source: katespade.com}