Teen Vogue Fashion U: Part II

I just got word that I was accepted into Teen Vogue Fashion University for the second time!!! I'm so excited! Mostly that I get to go back to New York City VERY soon, amongst many other reasons.
It really is an honor seeing as they only take 500 applicants through out the world when thousands and thousands(maybe millions) apply each year.

My Class schedule consists of various teachers, icons and influential members of the fashion industry.

Key Note Speaker?

Grace Coddington

Vogue's famous Creative Director who works closely with the infamous Anna Wintour!

Other classes i'm excited for are taught by none other than the It Girl herself, Nicole Riche!!!

And lastly, most excited for class with Amy Astley!

 

Editor-in-Chief of Teen Vogue!!!

These are just some of the classes i'm most excited about. 

I also can't wait for the private shopping events/parties that will take place before and after classes at H&M and TopShop in SoHo.....two of my most stalked online shops.

My next post will consist of things I plan to buy while i'm there for the upcoming fall/winter seasons. 

Happy Hump Day, readers!

XOXO

KOUTURE

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Vampire Barbie

I was catching up on my True Blood (seeing as my sunday's have been consisting of singing or modeling the past few weeks) and I couldn't help but notice Pam's "vampire barbie" look, as Tara calls it. I LOVE it. Exactly what the look SHOULD be called. It's softly edgy. White leather, pink lips, big pin-up hair-but still the same dangerous spikes. So Nasty Gal. Which is where this faux leather jacket can actually be found! It's on my list now......

www.nastygal.com

Happy Shopping!

xoxo

KOUTURE

Fall Favs

I always get excited for season changes, because in my book that means one thing besides awful allergies......Wardrobe switch up! I can trade in the Daisy Dukes for some neutral leather leggings or some tailored skinnies from J.Crew.

A few favs i'm looking forward to.....

1. Thigh highs
They seem to get taller and taller as I get older or as fashion emerges in this town. From ankle booties a few years back to the knee-highs I finally gave into from Aldo last year and this year I dare to brave the thigh highs. Only when done right though. You don't want to look like Julia Robert's in Pretty Woman walking the streets of L.A. prostituting! ...OR like Sandra Bullock crazily stalking the gorgeous Bradley Cooper in All About Steve. I look up to Kourtney and Kim in NYC when they are rocking the thigh-highs......Well done! You don't want to let them over power you, especially if you're as petite and short as Kourtney Kardashian. A factor in these are definitely price for me, being a college student. Leather is expensive! Especially when it goes all the way up your thighs! A good brand that is both affordable and stylish for these are Chinese Laundry.

                                                                     Wrong way #1:

(even if these are knee-highs.....still wrong)

Wrong way #2: 

Right way!!

A few other fashion pieces i'm looking forward to are...

2. Peplum Tops

It's the fall way to do this summer's trend of the Peplum dresses. Paired with a cute pair of leggings and booties (possibly a cardigan...) and you've got yourself the perfect fall outfit!

This cute top is found at one of my favorite websites

www.topshop.com

3. Sneaks obsession

I am completely obsessed with these new Alexander sneaks by Sam Edelman. I will be adding them to my collection shortly! I'm in love with the spikes and chains. 

These can be purchases at another one of my favs...

www.nastygal.com

4. Trench

I was completely inspired and now a firm believer in the trench coat after my 2011 trip to NYC to attend Teen Vogue's Fashion U while hearing the key note speaker talk in the famous Hudson Theater, Mr. Michael Kors, himself. His camel coats from last year's collection are perfect for fall to throw on on a chilly night of events. 

This one can be found at www.topshop.com as well!

Happy Shopping!

KOUTURE

  

Silky Summer Limbs

My apologies for my lack-there-of blogging as of late! Life has it's twists and turns but the world doesn't stop! And it sure as heck doesn't stop in this world i'm trying to make it in so I girlscoutshonorpinkyswearspitswap PROMISE to post at least once every week and a half!

Well, summer is here! And the skin (legs) are out! One pageant trick i've picked up this year, for the swim suit portion, is to be in shape and have your legs looking FANTASTIC! One way to fake this is to use this great product I found filing through the isles of one of my favorite stores, Sephora. It's called "Bathina" and it literally makes you look like you're wearing panty hoes! Try it. Buy it. Love it. Your legs will love you for it!

Happy shopping,

KOUTURE

Silly Simple Summer Must-Haves

Silly simple summer must-haves by khco19 featuring wrap jewelry

Floral print dress, $110
Steve Madden platform sandals, $100
Kate Spade shoulder handbag, $398
London Fog wrap jewelry, $125
Dolce&Gabbana metal aviator sunglasses, $290
Juicy Couture silk shawl, $68


1. Maxi Dress:

Prior to popular belief that maxi dresses only look good on tall people is.....WRONG! I find that it also looks amazing on a petite and small frame that I proudly carry around! I'm currently loving the ones from TopShop. Especially ones that cinch right below the chest; giving a little bit of definition to your petite body!

2. Wedges:

I'm all about wedges in the spring/summer! Very cute and summery alternative to heels this time of year. And why NOT switch it up? Always fun. I'm currently obsessed in LOVE with these simple Steve Madden wedges. You can dress them up or down. A great summer investment piece.

3.  Aviators:

Although, i'm not all about the classic aviator by, let's say, RayBan- I AM totally into more gun metal/topgun 80's pilot aviators. I just purchases a pair of unisex D&G aviators that i'm in LOVE with. They go so well with my face shape. Cool enough for the day and hot enough for the night.

4. Wrap Watches:

Specifically La Mer's collection. I love the busyness of it all with the layers of wraps and chains. Shall we call it, "arm swag" ? Actually i'm all about watches as of late, which is funny because before 2012 I wouldn't take a second look at one. I love and adore my tiny white bow watch from Badley Mischka. And i've also been vying for an oversized men's watch that will fit my tiny wrist.

5. Silk Squares:

Always a summer fav of mine. They're just adorable. I love to put my hair up and then finish by tying this atop it. Rihanna chic. They're also fun to tie around the neck via 60's, the wrist as more "arm swag", fold over the pocket of an oxford shirt as a pocket square, use your imagination/creativity!

6. TOTES wanting a Tote

I've been on the search for the perfect summer tote and for some reason Kate Spade NYC always seems to catch my eye. This is so cute and perfect for the summer time. I came across a purse similar to this one a few years back at Guess but second guessed myself on the purchase and regretted it ever since. So you can imagine my giddy face when I saw one made by Kate Spade! A little more expensive but a good summer tote to invest in!

Happy shopping, readers!

xoxo

Kouture

  

Spring Cleaning

Spring interview by khco19 featuring a leather envelope clutch

GUESS bodycon dress, $138
H m blazer, £25
Steve Madden high heels, $90
ASOS leather envelope clutch, $36
ROOMMATES RMK1555GM Spring Blossom Peel Stick Giant Wall Decal, $17

Spring time! Such a lovely time of year. Also a big time for interviews for summer jobs, co-ops, internships and even pageants! I'm currently in full on pageant mode getting ready for my Miss Earth coming up SOON here in June in Albuquerque, NM. This is almost the exact outfit I chose for my interview portion of it. The dress and shoes, anyway. The blazer is almost the same but the one I chose is Antonio Melani. I figured I wanted a color that pops, a power color. A color that people wont forget. I also wanted something that would bring my personality through! I'm, of course, all about fashion and ombre is so in! This is perfect and I think will be great once I get a tan (haha)! Interview is all about being yourself and being confident. I'd say this is a confident outfit that makes me feel even more so! More updates to come soon. Sorry i've been lagging. Hope you all are still reading. Have a lovely day.

xoxo

Kouture