the LOOKBOOK

so a while back i had the chance to style/model in a spring 2011 lookbook for the California Market Center - and this amazing book is the final product! huge thank you to all the showrooms that participated, Nick Chaves hair products, POP Beauty makeup, and the wonderful hair and makeup artist, Amber Ayala and OF COURSE to our fearless leader, Kelsi Smith!! enjoy!!!

stay tuned for a hair and makeup tutorial coming soon!! xo

market week

vest: THEORY - dress: VENA CAVA for AQUA - shoes: JEFFREY CAMPBELL - purse: FURLA

here's a quick street style shot compliments of Kelsi from our LA adventure! it was fantastically hot and sunny and i managed to tromp around all day {7 hours...} in my 6 inch JC's. also the debut of this VENA CAVA for AQUA {bloomingdales} silk dress from fall 2010 - very comfy but just a littttttle too booby...like the print though. thoughts? happy friday!!

CMC runway

i am honored to say that i had the opportunity to attend the CMC's Contemporary Collections Runway Show for summer 2011 {thank you Kelsi!!} and it was amazing. the breezy fabrics and short hemlines looked fabulous on the concrete runway and it even made me wish for a little more sunshine! 


this show featured six designers - Darling, Blue Pearl {a brand new sports wear line introduced by Allen Schwartz of A.B.S.}, Amour Vert, Eva Varro, Hippietiques and Lindi. each designer's looks highlighted the use of color and pattern for the upcoming season and i am in love with all the CORALS and GREENS that i keep seeing everywhere {how awesome is that coral Missoni-esque sheath!?}!!!  


another aspect of the show that i am happy to say was totally consistent throughout each designer was the presence of SKYSCRAPER heels -- looks like teetering platforms are here to stay {!!!} -- also very dark extended eye make up {which is sort of tricky but i'm working on it...}.


all and all the day was FANTASTIC and it was even more fun to catch up/hang out with Kelsi {Dedicated Follower of Fashion} and Natalie {Pursuit of Cute}!! Thank you girls - and watch out for some more posts from our wonderful day!! x