Kath's Crushes: 2012

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Trend Alert and PHOTO CONTEST!

As I keep mentioning, spring is just around the corner. It doesn't really seem that way here in Seattle with the rain/sleet/snow and 30-40 degree weather... but it can't stay yucky forever. (can it?) A great way to get into the spring mood without freezing your buns off is this new trend that is sweeping the universe. NOT-SO-BLUE JEANS and PRINTED JEANS.

Find Colorful Jeans:

Find Printed Jeans:

Now here's the part where you come in! If you have a pair of these unconventional jeans, style an outfit that includes the jeans and send me a photo at fillmk2013@gmail.com with your name and where you're from. I'll put my favorites up in my next post!

Thursday, March 8, 2012

Street Style

These pics and more are up on the SPU Style Stalker website!

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Sunday, March 4, 2012

Home Decor

After purchasing countless magazines, 5 posters, and 3 maps, and after we're already almost two-thirds of the way into the school year, I've finally finished my wallpaper collage. [Please excuse what a mess my bed and desk are. It's almost finals.]

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Oscars Red Carpet Review

The 84th Annual Academy Awards were last night, as you may know, and there were some beautiful gowns on the red carpet. Here are a few of my favorite looks:

Let's start off with a bang! Here we have Angelina Jolie (in a Versace gown and Salvatore Ferregamo shoes) with long time partner Brad Pitt. I love how luxe the black velvet looks, and her hair is just perfect. However hilariously her leg jockeyed for the limelight all night, this look is a hit.

I absolutely adore Jessica Chastain in this rich Alexander McQueen number. The gold detailing is to die for and really plays up her gorgeous hair color.

How about Rooney Mara going for old Hollywood glamour in this Givenchy Haute Couture gown. The evening definitely paid homage to the glory days of old Hollywood with The Artist taking home best picture. Although Mara's Girl with the Dragon Tattoo didn't win, she certainly kept to the theme.

Penelope Cruz looked like a dream in this custom floating blue gown by Giorgio Armani.

Here's Tina Fey in Carolina Herrera; it's very on trend with that peplum waist.

All in all, the show gracefully honored the tradition of making and going to movies. On my list of films to watch: Hugo, My Week With Marilyn, and The Artist

{All images from Style}

Friday, February 24, 2012

Trend Alert: Spring!

Spring is just around the corner, and with it come the spring trends. Here are two to keep your eye out for!

1. 1920s - Think Gatsby, Wallis Simpson, Chanel, and Downton Abbey.

Cloche Hats

{Hats in the Belfry}

{Village Hat Shop}

Drop Waist Dresses

{Topshop}

{Galliano}

Elegant Brooches

{Monet}

{"Sandra's"}

::Inspirations::

{The Great Gatsby}

{Downton Abbey}

2. Peplum - for those of you who, like me, were unaware that the word "peplum" even existed in the English language until now, the definition is as follows: "a short full flounce or an extension of a garment below the waist, covering the hips." Let's take a look:

{Anthropologie}

{Retro To Go}

{Refinery 29}

{Fashionologie}

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Fashion Week Roundup - Street Style

As we know, street style has recently become a HUGE component of what makes the fashion world turn. I already shared a collection of a few of my favorite shots from the shows. Now, feast your eyes on these impeccably dressed pedestrians.