Wish Upon a Cupcake

Sooo, last Tuesday (February 9th) was my 15th Birthday! It often surprises people that I'm not born Valentine's day. I was SUPPOSED to but I had other plans. I didn't have a whole lot of time to post, for this I apologize. That night I went to Denny's to eat breakfast for dinner...classy.

Then, my really good friend Darby and I went rollerskating. Tuesday is organ music night so the rink was filled with old people and pros. We had a blast nonetheless!

But before all of that happened we did a quick photo shoot. I just bought this really adorable dress and wanted to make sure I had some decent pictures of it. Darby modeled it for me in front of an old movie theatre wearing shoes 2 sizes too small.

She didn't know I took this.

I opted for red velvet...the oreo one was later smashed in my face.

Bonjour!
My Birthday is becoming hazier each day...I don't like it one bit. I woke up (in the morning feeling like P Diddy) to a bed filled with presents! HURRAH! My mum got me a really retro looking record player along with some killer vinyl: The Velvet Underground, The Best of Jackie Wilson, Tracy Chapman, Fur and Gold (Bat for Lashes), Vacation (Gogo's), The Unforgettable Fire (U2), Michael Jackson's Greatest Hits. They're all super. I also went shopping with my dad the night before. I bought a lot of sparkle embellished tops as well as the cute dress you see in the pictures. For now let us focus on the dress; I'll do a post on everything else later. Well, it's pastel which is an automatic plus. I wreckin pastels will be especially popular this summer. I guess you can say I'm endorsing a trend..but hey, why shouldn't I if the trend is adorable? Onto the glorious sleeves! I've always been a huge fan of the really puffy little girl sleeves. I borrowed my friend's antique tiara so that I could pull off the princess look to the best of my ability.

xoxo Valentine

"Then a silence that chilled my soul"

I was in english class when I heard the tragic news. I feel sorry for all of the girls in my class who were absolutely oblivious to the pure art that poured out of this man. "Yeah, this guy Alexander McQueen just died...I think he's a designer or something." They continued on with their conversations as if nothing had happened, as if one of the most talented and dedicated designers in the world hadn't just passed away. It was just a couple of months ago that I was oggling at Atlantis and now *poof* he's gone forever. I always dreamed of getting married in one of his wedding dresses because such an occasion calls for true beauty. He lived an inspiring life and he will be missed dearly. RIP Alexander Mcqueen. <3

-Valentine

"Solitude, I'm doing fine. I dance alone with my head high."

Miu Miu clogs 2010!

Chanel 09 Clogs. I think the Tower of London guards should wear these.

I read a story about this horned snake man who gave his wife a dress made out of snake skin so that she'd become a snake too. I imagine these shoes to have the same mystical powers.

I love how the little pink flowers soften the normally rugged interpretation of clogs.

Louis Vuitton mustache clogs!

Bonjour!
I had a very busy Saturday so I'm balancing it out with a very lazy Sunday. Yesterday I went to a Speech and Debate tournament from 7am (x.x) until 8pm. I won third place for my humorous interpretation of Alice in Wonderland and rounded off the day with some rollerskating. Now onto fashion: I've just realized how much I like clogs! Yes, you heard me correctly...C.L.O.G.S. I remember I had an adorable bright green pair when I was in 4th grade as well as some old fashioned red ones in 6th grade, but that's about as far back as my clog-wearing history goes. Anyway, I never really payed much attention to the clog clad models in the 09 Chanel, and Louis Vuitton shoes...until now. I think this new-found love has a lot to do with Miu Miu's newest 2010 collection. They've taken tacky prints (you know the really cheap ones that you forced onto your Barbie dolls?) and have turned them into into something so bad its good. Fashion has become a game of "let's see who can make the most egregious thing stylish." This definitely puts Miu Miu in the lead with the help of daisies, kitty cats, and, of course, clogs. They'd be so cute with a pair of colorful tights and a flouncy high-waisted skirt, don't you agree? I never thought about making clogs into heels. I think it gives them an extra boost (pun absolutely intended) that makes them less grandma/4 year old.

xo Val

Naked As We Came

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Bonjour!
I've had a fairly pathetic weekend. Instead of going rollerskating (alone might I add) on a Friday night I opted for a party on Saturday. Well, it was Saturday night, I had my best cowgirl outfit on (it was western themed), and I had the birthday present in hand. I never did find out how that party went because, thanks to my big mouth, I didn't get to go. My parents and I got into ANOTHER argument and baddabing baddabam, no party for moi. I spent the night watching my new favourite show The InBetweeners which, despite being hilariously funny, did not compensate for the fact that I haven't seen any of my friends outside of school for over a month. I really hope this whole teenager phase passes soon...it's such a pain. Now onto my fashion-related news! The other day I was rummaging through old editorial archives when I came across this amazing photo shoot by Ryan McGuinly for POP magazine. If you don't know already, the model is Agyness Deyn, one of my favourites. I love how her boyish looks and shocking bleached blonde (practically white) hair immediately make the clothes feel free. The androgynous tomboy look can sometimes weigh clothes down, but for Agyness it makes them float. Of course, flying mid-air probably doesn't hurt the cause. The fact that she is naked just adds to the utterly carefree vibe. Fashion doesn't have to be confined to the glossy pages of magazines! It's like air in that everyone is forced to breathe it in, be it commercialized or not,and you also have no choice but to breathe it out. Now the WAY in which we interpret/breathe it differs per person. If you're like Agyness and POP you breathe it out by jumping off of buildings while a giant red dress billows out around you; if you're like the girls at my school you go to the nearest Forever21 or Urban Outfitters and pick from a selection thats been pre-picked for you; if you're like me you might choose to watch people like Agyness Deyn and then stick together whatever you find in your closet; that's really not the point though. The POINT is that no matter how you breathe it out it's still fashion and that's why I love it.

xo Valentine

Cupcakes with Sprinkles

This reminds me of an adorable pastry...delicious no?

HAHAHA JUST LOOK AT THAT SUIT! I really hope to god that my husband doesn't wear that to my wedding...although I certainly wouldn't mind wearing that dress. The 200-metre long train might be classified as a hazard for those of us who have trouble walking as it is.

I love that shiny chrome contrast of the boots against the "fru fru" tiers of the dress. Too cute!

I just wanted to call attention to the little rose shoulder pads. She looks like a butterfly emerging out of some sort of fabric cocoon.

Look at how subtle, yet beautiful, the pink sleeves are on the right. Perfect amount of shimmer. If you look to the left you get the makings of an 80s power suit without the mini skirt. I really want fashion to go in a more futuristic direction. Thanks Chanel for encouraging the fashion world!

Right: Such a classic elegant Chanel silhouette. The length of the coat falls at the perfect place so as to avoid exposing too much drapery.
Left: I'm not a huge fan of the tie...too school girl for my liking.

Right: The structure of the bodice reminds me of a Greek goddess...that kinda rhymes.
Left: This glove reminds me of the glove Karl Lagerfield wears. It's not surprising that he designed it.

Bonjour!

I just wanted to do a quick post on the AMAZING Chanel Haute Couture S/S show. All of the clothes look scrumptious and girly and yummy. I've always been prone to voluminous cotton candy-esque dresses and skirts so of course I fell in love with this collection. It shocked me a bit when I noticed the foil astronaut boots and fingerless gloves, but I was soon won over. I was also quite partial to the bracelets that looked like they're made out of dead glow sticks. Okay, so there's one crucial element I haven't talked about yet...THE HAIR! I absolutely adore the 60's beehive topped with a big pink bow...I mean, what is not to love!? I'm glad so many frayed roses made their way into that hair because they match all of the frayed trim on the dresses. Everything is just so overwhelmingly cute! Aannyyyway, I'm still grounded, still bored, and STILL without phone privileges. Thank you Chanel for adding a some blush to my very grim pale day.

xoxo Valentine

Fifteen Steps Then A Shear Drop

The neon pink leggings are unexpected but they still somehow work.

Those plants in her hair are very misleading. You can't tell if they're real of fake. I saw some flowers like that in a bakery last summer and I had to touch them to decide. They look like they're made of plastic, no? This reminds me of Frida Kahlo minus the uni-brow. Don't get me wrong, I have nothing against uni-brows. I'm actually sporting a really attractive one right now.

I imagine a gypsy to look something like this. Me, a pair of coolio julio gold pants, and a caravan...the possibilities are endless.

Bonjour!
So here is what's on my mind: sleep, nachos (they are MINE...NACHOS haahaha i crack myself up), captivity, oh and one more thing, this stunning photo shoot. You know, I once had a religion teacher who told me stunning was the highest compliment you can pay to beauty. Example: These clothes are so beautiful that I am literally stopped in my tracks. Have you ever seen a photograph of that village in Greece...the one with the simple white houses with shocking blue domes? This editorial reminds me of that; both are so rich in culture. I wish it was socially acceptable to put a fake mole on your face.

xoxo Val

P.S. Photography: Kamila Akrans...I'm vulnerable to italics today.

Dazzle Me

This is a pure gold crown...absolutely stunning. If I ever become a queen that had better be on my head.

This is actually a belt! Looks more like a necklace to me.

Bonjour!
Oh my goodness gracious, I AM SO SORRY for my lack of posts. If having finals the week after Christmas break wasn't enough, I also got grounded. Today I read Twilight...isolation is making me loose it. Do people honestly compare this rubbish to Harry Potter? Anyway, my grammy went back to England a week ago (insert sad face here). Just before she left, we made a family outing to The Getty Villa in Malibu. Luckily, I was allowed to snap some pictures of the BREATHTAKING ancient Roman and Greek jewelry. Enjoy!

xoxo Valentine