500 Days Till Summer....

It's been awhile, I apologize!! But something about this dreary weather during spring break is making me list a few Summer items i've been eyeing. It's the middle of March, in Southern New Mexico and it's SNOWING. Yes, you read right, SNOWING. Not sticking or anything but gosh it is cold out! And I thought it would be safe to put away my sweaters for the season, seeing how as of five days ago it was short wearing weather. I can't wait for summer to get here.

But here are my new favorite things and trends for right now and for SUMMER 2012!!

1. LACE. I cannot get enough of it. Especially ivory lace. I want the dresses i want the shirts I want it on my bed duvet and bags and jewelry. Layer me in lace. Mostly i've been on the look out for a short white ivory lace dress with long or quarter sleeves. Preferably a low back line. If you see one, let me know!! But it's very popular on the runway.

2. Oversized Cat-Eye Sunnies. I've been dying for a pair ever since the 2nd season of Kourt and Khlo take Miami. Kourtney Kardashian sports them well, let me tell you! I feel like we share a similar face frame and my face could def use a pair! I've recently spotted a white pair of Vogue Eyewear one's on sale that I may have to snag. I also (I know it's genius!) thought of looking at the KardashianKollection at Sears to see if they had made any for their line and, WHADDOYAKNOW?! They did. 

3. Leather Leggings. Another thing i've been on the hunt for and mildly obsessed with. I found a pair of faux ones from the Guess outlet nearest to me for $15, so I couldn't pass that up but i'm hoping to find a pair more long lasting. My favorite that i've seen so far can be spotted at www.shopbop.com and maybe a pair at Urban Outfitter's. Either way they would look super casual on a chill day with an oversized t-shirt or light weight sweater. Rihanna Casual, that is. 

4. Peplum Dresses, another summer trend i'm into and have been into wether it's the style or not. It suits my body type, having an almost boyish figure giving me the appearance of a slight womanly silhouette. This is the new maxi dress, the new belted oversized denim button up dress! Flattering on most body types. Dress it up or down, still fab!

  

5. And just a cool new line of products I spotted during my last visit to the salon........drum roll please..........PINK, BEDAZZLED hair line stuff. Conditioner, shampoo, volume spray and hair spray. What more could you ask for. Well done, to the marketing team- You sold me! This stuff actually work's really well if you're into volume and teasing your hair like I am! It was sold to salons but recently stopped because it's now available at Marshall's and TJMAXX for cheaper! Go out and get some, girl!

:D

Happy summer shopping!

xoxo

KOUTURE

life's little luxuries.....

Hello, lovers!

Okay, so i'm changing this blog up a bit, just a bit. I always find these great things and deals wether it be a new store discovery or an online site that has great designer stuff for the best prices my little green eyes have ever seen! Or even just a cool new product. I'm always squealing, sealing my lips because I don't want anyone else to copy or know my secrets. Well, readers, my Snob by M.A.C colored lips are no longer sealed! I'm spilling my secrets and finds and all of the good stuff along the way! Look out for some juicy fashion gossip to follow!

I'm going to start with my reason to live as of late..... www.ruelala.com it's a website much like giltgroupe or looksy, claims to have designer stuff (new stuff every day/week/etc.) that is discounted at great prices and you have to be invited to buy. THIS one is WORTH it. Trust. They have new designer boutiques every day and also a "daily fix" which is one product offered daily at an extremely discounted price. But there is limited quantity and is usually sold out by the end of the day. I've seen designers at great, unbelievable prices on here such as Badgley Mischka, Marc Jacobs, Juicy couture, Versace, Louis Vuitton, and French Connection just to name a few. The deal is with shipping you pay $9.00 once, then get free shipping for 30 days. Pretty good deal, right?
For example this is one of the many things I have recently purchases from this website :

Badgley Mischka white leather bow cuff watch with rose gold and mother of pearl. How much do you think this costs? $70, yes you heard right- Seventy dollars. Amazing. I had been looking into investing in a new watch like a wrap one from shopbop.com or a designer oversized men's watch, but this is just fantastic! I would definitely stand out with this watch while still trendsetting/being stylish. And so would you! Go check out Badley Mischka's collection today on ruelala.com comment below with your email if you want me to send you an invitation to the website!

Another great find if you are into Gossip Girl like I obviously, obsessively am. I am always looking for cute Blair Waldorf worthy headbands and can't seem to find too many that would grace my head as well as a crown would. Look no further for the perfect princess preppy head band worthy of Blair Waldorf herself. I came across this Juicy Couture find this morning...

School girl colors, ribbon-like, and a brooch reading "highness". If that's not Upper East Side enough for you, I don't know what is. $35.00 at Juicy. 

Daily Finds! 

More coming soon!

xoxo

Kouture

Objects in Motion

Hello again, readers!
I just got done with a super fun and long day of doing a photo shoot with my good (and very talented) friend, Aryn Dougherty! She was doing a photography project with motion so objects in motion, photographer in motion and then both of us in motion at the same time. She did all of the hair, make up and the whole production. I was cast along side another friend, Janice; and together we brought it to life! Aryn did a fantastic job and I have to say it was definitely the most fun photo shoot i've ever done! I don't wanna give too much away but I will give you a sneak peak, behind the scenes! It was very high fashion in make up and hair and I LOVE THAT SHIT STUFF. Now to comb out this huge hair and peel the rest of this liquid latex off of my body.......Stay tuned!



Finished product



Janice and I



Latex body paint everywhere!



Aryn's sketches for makeup



voila!

ahhh so much fun!

I love fashion.
I live for this stuff.

Be inspired!

Have a good day, readers!

xoxo

Kouture

Shoe of the month?

Hello again, readers! I have just awoken from the dead! Or so it feel after you've been bed ridden for a week for the stomach flu! Awful awful awful! I don't wish it upon any of you!! But, a great awakening for me on my first day feeling a little bit better.....I stumbled upon a few websites I have heard about but never ventured upon before. A few of the famous "shoe of the month club" websites such as Kim Kardashian's Shoedazzle.com and also Kimora Lee's Justfab.com! They are both dazzling and they are both fabulous; especially in this economy. I know, as a shopping addict myself, I am always browsing websites window shopping and saving up for my next big shoe purchase of cheetah printed Betsey Johnson's or a sparkly pair of Jeffrey Campbell's Litas. But now, each of these websites charges you a membership monthly of just below $40.00 and you get a pair of shoes, paired JUST for you and shipped for free! That's a fantastic deal if you ask me. I have hit shoe heaven. One difference I noticed on dazzle and justfab is that shoedazzle DOES charge every month until you revoke your membership and justfab ONLY charges you if you like and want a pair of shoes for the month. Also, Shoedazzle.com are more look a like shoes of designers such as their signature pink bottom, much like my beloved Christian Louboutin's. Justfab are more original designs and actually (in my opinion), a bit more fashionable than the shoedazzle.com selection in both bags and shoes. Although I am in love with a jewelry paired piece form shoedazzle. Either way, memberships are free until your first purchase! I actually made my first purchase just now from Justfab.com and got 50% off my first purchase along with a 10 month magazine subscription to MORE magazine. Another option (which is really cool!) is that the subscription is worth $20 and you can opt to not get the subscription and get refunded instead. Awesome! These websites are more than I could of imagined and I will probably be active on both! Check them out, I promise you won't be disappointed. 

The find I snagged today at Justfab.com

A very stylish and desired bag from Justfab.com

A chique and simple "Jessica Simpson-like" shoe from shoedazzle.com

The jewelry set that's out of stock (I'M SO SAD) at shoedazzle.com

Happy shopping, readers!

xoxo

Kouture

Miss Spring

Hello again lovelies. It's that time again. The time where the snow is melting and the weather is changing. Where everything is changing. Everything you think can happen, CAN. Anything you think you could never do and swore upon that you wouldn't, you probably will do. Life is funny that way, the way it takes its mischievous twists and turns. The way your life ends up exactly like your favorite Gossip Girl character's. Trapped. But at the cost of something greater. Or being momentarily lost? I'm sorry if I've lost you. My life has recently had a rather juicy and scandalous turn of events. But I am not Gossip Girl and this isn't a gossip site, it's FASHION. Which has everything and nothing to do with life all at the same time. But, my most favorite thing about this time of year is the clothing change! YES! Warmer clothes, more to show off. Hope you all have been hitting those buns and abs classes, weekly! Spring is upon us and you can't hide under those puffy, baggy, winter clothes forever-can you?
I created this set because I miss NYC. I miss Tiffany & Co. I miss the spring. And I miss who I used to be. I either have to love who I am becoming or change. It's as simple as changing an outfit. Or it should be. Either way I wanted to create this because I thought, 'What makes me happy'? I'll tell you what: Clothes, Shopping, and looking good (means feeling good for me!)
Happy shopping, readers! You can see my finds below.

Miss Spring by khco19 featuring studded boots

Juicy Couture slim fit shirt, $110
Mini skirt, $45
Nylon stocking, $7.99
Azzedine Alaia nude heels, €810
Zara studded boots, $159
H M flower hair accessory, £1.99

xoxo

Kouture

Wedding of the Century....

The wedding of the century was not, in fact, The Royal Wedding with Kate and Pippa and the all around "too close" for coincidence Cinderella attire. It was also not, in fact, Kim Kardashian's Fairy Tale Wedding to the douche lord, Kris Humphries.....that lasted all but 72 days.
No, no, the wedding I was waiting for has come and it has not let me down in any single way. It was as fabulous and as royal and perfect as I could of imagined it to be....This was Gossip Girl's Blair Waldorf's wedding to Prince Louis. The 100th episode!!! Anyone who knows me, knows that I am completely obssessed. I aspire to be like Blair Waldorf (Leighton Meester) on the daily.

Who knew that in just five short years, she could turn that headband into an actual tiara. The twist, the turns and the absolute ANXIETY this episode gave me was phenomenal. If you have not yet seen this episode turn to tvdome.eu and search gossip girl. TRUST.

Enough talk, let's get into the fashion.......

Blair's original dress was stunning. I mean, she looks stunning in anything but the hand stitched bead work, delicate top and couture gathered bottom......Le sigh......Vera Wang, let's have a round of applause!
But, she couldn't get married to Louis in it after losing the baby and getting in the accident with Chuck Bass (who she belongs with).
So she surpassed this baby up.......

And got married in an equally stunning dress instead that was also created by Vera Wang, who was actually a guest appearance on the show! 

It was, indeed, a royal gown fit for none other than Queen B herself. Along with her stunning tiara, one of my favorite things about her on her wedding day was her gorgeous, thick mermaid hair! It almost makes me want to go back to brunette!....almost....

And then there was Serena Vanderwoodson, M.O.H and the S to the B. Stunning in yet again another Vera Wang original. Blaire couldn't let her best friend NOT look stunning on her day. The draped one shoulder, delicate peach/pink, and the ruffles flowing.....How is Dan Humphry NOT in love? Besides the fact that they are step-siblings.....

And the Brides Maids, looking like a Peonies bouquet themselves, Blaire's minions. Dresses, again, by the darling queen of weddings- Vera. Bravo. You have outdone yourself in not one, two, but THREE ways this time. (or four or five counting the Kardshian weddings she has done).

A wedding MADE for Blaire Waldorf. 

And of course we can't forget Prince Louis, looking like a true prince charming in all white and the solid gold buttons. Such a gentalman....or is he......

And then the middle AND the ending twist that no one had suspected.....well, I may have guessed it since episode one...But of course who to expect to ruin a day like this for our beloved Manhattan Elite? None other than Georgina, herself. And it is unlikely for even our villains in Manhattan's upper east side-ers to look bad, am I right?!

A little too gaudy for me. A little Lady Gaga meets the Sultan from Aladdin. But none the less, amazingly fashionable. 

I had to do a segment on this. 

Hope you all enjoyed!

Keep reading! 

:D

xoxo

-Gossip Girl

A Great Love Affair....

From The ever loved Louboutins to my much admired Manolos....I am so in love. As soon as I'm making that paper in the real world, better believe I'm gonna be strutting in the most astonishing shoes. But, yes, it is true I have a great love affair with shoes. A weakness. Every time I try to leave I come crawling back in my torn up and worn out flats.
Some of my most admired are showcased beautifully in Bergdorf Goodman in NYC
(picture#1 rhinestone encrusted Gucci heels)

On my "baller on a budget" budget I strut more brands such as Betsey Johnson, Jeffery Campbell, Sam Edelman....etc.
(picture #2 my shoes traveling)

And some shoes I'm currently lusting over....

Jeremy Scott wing Adidas
(picture #4)
I can't get over these for some reason. I'm not usually one for kicks but these are too "fly" to pass up. I also like them in gold and black.

Jeffrey Campbell Kelsey platform wedge
(picture #3)
I'm so in love especially for spring/summer season! Just in time for my 21st birthday! I think they would look great with some cut offs.

Bordello TEEZE-04R
(picture #5)
I adore adore adore these in every color they come in (baby pink, black, gold) the hidden platform, rhinestones and silk bow. I'm sold, a thousand times over. Drooling. Lusting.

Coming soon to a closet near you <3

All of these I probably suggest buying on amazon except the Jeffreys. I would buy those on nastygal.com and check out the other cute apparel while you're there!
Happy shoe shopping!
I hope you fall head over heels.

Xoxo
-KylaKouture