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

Bother That Cat

Aren't they cute?

This is the leopard print coat my parents gave me for Christmas. I take it off as little as possible. It's a limited edition from Topshop and I love it! (sorry it's so blurry)

"Mmmm which one of you should I gobble up?"

I'm wearing Cole Haan boots.

This is my own little leopard, Keith.

Bonjour!
I just got back from dinner at this cute french restaurant called Figaroa. I could not miss an opportunity to wear my new coat out! I've been wanting a leopard print one for such a long time. On Christmas I took out the trash wearing my coat, a pair of boots, and a dress...I'm pretty sure my neighbor mistook me for a hooker. That's okay, she probably couldn't afford me anyway ;) This is just a quick outfit post before I go to bed. Nighty night!

xo Valentine

Dyslexic Speedreaders

YAY! My camera finally let me upload these pictures! This is the dress I wore to my Winter Formal. I found it at tihs adorable little boutique called JL Marks. Apparently there's one designer and she makes a bunch of different dresses every week.

I made my mask myself so the eye holes aren't symmetrical...it makes me look kinda silly.

Aaw kodac moment!

I spent four hours gluing sequins onto my mask. I have too much free time.

I couldn't resist getting one in front of the tree.

Bonjour!
This year I wanted to wear something different for Winter Formal. Most people expected me to come in a vintage dress so I thought I'd surprise them. Instead of flowy pink and white lace, like last year, I opted for sparkles! I felt a little bit like a mermaid because the sequins were like scales. Can I tell you a secret? I bought my shoes for $15 at Payless. They did the job and nobody even suspected! There's nothing like a good bargain. You've probably guessed by now that it was a masquerade party. We eventually discarded our masks when we were sick of holding them up. My friend Jane and I spent some time arranging them all around the centerpieces for my blog. Anyway, today I got my nails done and am currently lounging around the house snacking on leftover turkey. I still have one more week of break left but it's going by SO fast.

xo Val

"Oh I wish it could be Christmas everyday"

I bought this dress at a sample sale a couple of months ago! It's made by "Crispin & Basilio" and I haven't been allowed to wear it until Christmas. The silhouette, big horizontal lines, and colours make it look like a Chanel...unfortunately, we know better.

It has POCKETS!

This is my Timex watch! It makes me feel like a cartoon character.

These are the family Christmas stockings. They've been around since my grandad was a little kid. Each child gets their name embroidered (or, in my Aunty SJs case, written) onto one of the stockings. My mum did mine last year in cursive! Quite impressive if you ask me.

Meet Pedophile Elf. There is a matching pedo monkey on the otherside of my fireplace mantle. They're both pretty creepy.

Bonjour!
Okay, so a couple of moths ago I old you about the exciting new edition to my family. Well, TADA! My Tory Burch heels have been in a box waiting for me. Needless to say, I am in love! I wanted a pair of heels that I wouldn't get bored of and that wouldn't go out of style. These definitely meet my standards. I mean, come on, navy isn't going anywhere. The gold accenting is perfect...not too much and not too little. I guess what I'm trying to say is that they are classy and wonderful and SUPERDUPER. New shoes aside, I had a very enjoyable Christmas. My grammy and mum prepared a delicious dinner of turkey, ham, parsnips, spuds, brussel sprouts, carrots...etc. We all sat around with large silver crowns on our heads feasting and being merry. Then came the washing up. It was a group effort that took a very looong time. We were all so tired and full but we scrubbed on. When we were finally done we all fell asleep, me in my leopard print snuggie and my mum with a glass of champagne next to her hand. I hope everyone else had a very happy Christmas!

xo Val