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My Fashion Crush… Anna Dello Russo
September 10, 2010 By Sarah in BlogEvery time I see a picture of an incredible outfit or accessory that gets me excited about fashion, it’s usually on Anna Dello Russo.
Anna Dello Russo is editor at large and creative consultant for Vogue Japan and one of my all time favorite fashionistas.
What I love most about her is that no matter what she wears she adds her own twist and personality to each look. She always has a wow factor (or factors) which to me is a must in a perfectly styled outfit. There’s always some form of sequins, texture or out of control accessory (her insane belt below)! At times she tends to do them all at once, which works for her because her lifestyle calls for doing it big! I live for statements, sequins, and texture done well, and Ms. Anna Dello Russo is the perfect example of everything done right.
Even though none of us are editors at large for a major fashion magazine and not all of us live in major fashion forward cities, we can still make a statement on a smaller scale.
Incorporate 1 or 2 of these into any look:
1: An interesting detail in your garment: i.e. sequence, oversized shoulder, unique print. When you wear a solid color dress or shirt that has a unique detail to the shoulder or a lot of texture /draping it’s just as good as a print or incredible accessory.
2: Oversized necklace, bracelet, ring or earrings: Rule of thumb is to not wear them all at once! If all your peices came together you don’t want to be matchy-matchy and you don’t want to over due it. You have to keep in mind proportions! If you wear a statement necklace, don’t wear large or long earring. Instead, wear a stud. If you do wear statement earrings go ahead and pair it with a large ring or bracelet.
3: Show stopper shoes: Go for a shoe that has it’s own personality and pair it with solids, interesting fabrics or accessories that compliment them. You can NEVER go wrong with a fabulous shoe!
4: Red Lip: Red lipstick is a beauty product that can stand on it’s own as an “accessory”. Don’t be afraid of a nice red lip. You can wear ripped jeans with a solid shirt and a red lip will take your look from relaxed, to fashionable.
5: Incredible bag: Bags shouldn’t be an after thought. They can complete any look the same way a perfect pair of shoes can. Switch up your bags to coordinate with your outfits! You can find incredible vintage bags/clutches at any thrift or consignment store. When spending a couple bucks on a good looking bag with personality you have the liberty to have more then just one in your closet ;)
We may not be Anna Dello Russo but we can all pull inspiration from her style and make it our own. Happy styling ;)
More on Anna Dello Russo: AnnaDelloRusso.com Jack & Jill Blog
Tags: Anna Dello Russo, fashion, Styling, Vogue
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The goal is the process….
July 30, 2010 By sarah in JournalWhen trying to figure out what I’m meant to do so I can do everything in my power to get there, I’m reminded that “His purpose is the process itself.” I read this from www.utmost.org and felt encouraged, hope you feel the same :)
“We tend to think that if Jesus Christ compels us to do something and we are obedient to Him, He will lead us to great success. We should never have the thought that our dreams of success are God’s purpose for us. In fact, His purpose may be exactly the opposite. We have the idea that God is leading us toward a particular end or a desired goal, but He is not. The question of whether or not we arrive at a particular goal is of little importance, and reaching it becomes merely an episode along the way. What we see as only the process of reaching a particular end, God sees as the goal itself.
What is my vision of God’s purpose for me? Whatever it may be, His purpose is for me to depend on Him and on His power now. If I can stay calm, faithful, and unconfused while in the middle of the turmoil of life, the goal of the purpose of God is being accomplished in me. God is not working toward a particular finish— His purpose is the process itself. What He desires for me is that I see “Him walking on the sea” with no shore, no success, nor goal in sight, but simply having the absolute certainty that everything is all right because I see “Him walking on the sea” ( Mark 6:49 ). It is the process, not the outcome, that is glorifying to God.
God’s training is for now, not later. His purpose is for this very minute, not for sometime in the future. We have nothing to do with what will follow our obedience, and we are wrong to concern ourselves with it. What people call preparation, God sees as the goal itself.
God’s purpose is to enable me to see that He can walk on the storms of my life right now. If we have a further goal in mind, we are not paying enough attention to the present time. However, if we realize that moment-by-moment obedience is the goal, then each moment as it comes is precious.”
Tags: encouragement, Oswald Chambers, Purpose
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Christmas in July
July 30, 2010 By sarah in BlogRecently I picked up some great pieces by going to some flea markets here in the city. Both the dresses were $15, yes… $15! I wasn’t able to try them on but it all worked out in the end, they fit just right :) And with New York being as hot and humid as it has been this summer, a few more summer dresses is exactly what I needed.
The first dress I loveeee, It’s perfect for a wedding I’m going to this August and who knew I would find a dress for $15 ;) The dress looks a lot shorter then it really is. It actually just made the cut for not being too short and still classy.
The tropical like dress I wasn’t crazy about at first since I’m not a fan of ALL bright bright colors, but the silhouette is my favorite so I opted to take it home.
The earrings I found made it feel like Christmas in July. I love emerald green so finding the green swarovski crystal earrings made me one happy lady. The lion and crystal gold leaf earrings caught my eye and once I was told they were $25 a pair, I had to take them. One of a kind vintage pieces for that price are hard to come across. So Happy Birthday, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to me :)
My closet and jewelry box just got better ;)
Tags: flea market, NYC, vintage
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My summer crush…
July 21, 2010 By sarah in BlogNice, tall, and old school with a modern twist…..that’s my new crush, the clog. Yes I said it, the clog. I want a pair asap.
They first reappeared in the Chanel Spring 2010 Ready-to-Wear show and ever since they have begun to make their comeback.
I like a chunky heel, an affordable price and neutral color. Black, browns, and nude.
Forever 21, Zara and other affordable stores are carrying clogs and clog inspired shoes that are worth checking out!
Forever 21
Zara
Tags: Chanel, clogs, Forever 21, Zara
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ESPYS
July 16, 2010 By sarah in JournalRecently the ESPYS came on and oddly enough I kept the channel to ESPN. Lately I’ve had a larger interest in sports then I EVER have in the past. I don’t know much about sports but they, not just basketball, have my attention :)
Now for my first time watching the ESPYS they turned out to be one of the best awards shows I’ve seen. They ended up not just being about entertainment, but a few hours of honoring people not just for their talent, but their character.
The most inspiring award went to the family of Coach Ed Thomas. Ed Thomas coached the students of Aplington-Parkersburg high school for 36 years and was known as an inspiration and great leader. He lived by by the motto “Faith, Family and Football”, and not only helped mold the students into football players but great men.
Below is a documentary like video they showed at the ESPYS about Coach Ed Thomas and his story.
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What a powerful story. A family looses their father and husband and instead of being bitter they show love and forgiveness towards another family whose son killed their loved one.
Below is a clip of the Thomas family accepting the Arthur Ashe Courage Award for having the courage to forgive. Aaron Thomas powerfully accepts the award and confirms that the Thomas family is a great inspiration and true testament of living in love and by example.
Tags: Arthur Ashe Courage Award, Ed Thomas, ESPYS, Forgiveness
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Travel Wish List…
April 8, 2010 By sarah in JournalI don’t have a long list of places I’ve traveled but in my 24 years of existence I’ve been to most of the east coast, Martha’s Vineyard, Arizona (which I love, dry heat beats Florida’s humidity any day!!) Los Angeles, Mexico, Canada, Portugal, Spain, Morocco, and the Florida Keys. My short list of destinations just have me wanting more :) and if I was able to take a year off of life I would visit….
Italy
France
London
AUSTRALIA!!!
Nashville
Chicago
Puerto Rico
JERUSALEM!
Texas
Egypt
Bahamas
AUSTRALIA!!!
Hawaii
San Fransico
Africa
I would love to collect all these frequent Flyer miles but until then Google Earth will do ;)
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Accessory Heaven
April 8, 2010 By sarah in BlogI LOVE anything that feels vintage. Give me diamonds, lace, brass and gold gold gold.
Luckily I live in good ol’ NYC where every day you can discover a new spot with the best finds… and since NY has had some amazing weather recently I’ve been able to come out of hibernation and enjoy the outdoor city life.
This past Saturday I came across a flea market I’ve been to this time last year and ended up wondering why I haven’t been back since this past weekend! There were a ton of amazing… amazingggg…. statement rings & necklaces along with these incredible bags with brass handles and out of control belts made from brass! If I could have bought everything I saw even just to be decor in my room… I would have.
Tags: brass, fashion, flea market, gold, jewlery, New York City, NYC, vintage
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March 28, 2010 By sarah in Journal
“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that frightens us most. We ask ourselves, ‘Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, and famous?’ Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that people won’t feel insecure around you. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It’s not just in some of us; it’s in all of us. And when we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.”
-MaryanneWilliamson