of...Kate Spade.

Kate Spade has taken the spring and summer seasons of 2012 by storm. With dazzling dashes of color, bold structured handbags, and sexy understated stilettos, Kate Spade fuses fashion with function and trendy with timeless.

of...Cat's Eyes.

Dior Cat Eye Sunglasses with Logo $290

Miu Miu Vintage Matte Cat Eye Sunglasses $280

Gucci Cat Eye Sunglass $325

Prada Rectangular Cat's Eye Sunglasses $205

kate spade Camel Tortoise Cat Eye Sunglasses $128

Tom Ford Nikita Sunglass $360

...of a White Summer.

Emilio Pucci. Photo: Natasha Poly

Versace. Photot: Kasia Struss

Givenchy Photo: Kamila Filipcikova

Chanel. Photo: Yannis Vlamos

This summer/spring, white is illuminating the runway. This trend is going beyond the classic white jean or summer cotton dress; designers have created a wonderful array of crisp suits, sheer summer slips, oversized jumpsuits, geometric separates, and classic tailored pieces all in beautiful hues of white.

Ralph Lauren. Photo:Katia Kokoreva

DKNY. Photo: Marcio Madiera

Paul Smith. Photo: Marcio Madeira

DVF. Photo:Karmen Pedaru

of... Rachel Zoe 2012.

The eccentric self-taught fashion stylist, Rachel Zoe, became famous for her impeccable taste and work with celebrities in Hollywood. In 2008 her show, The Rachel Zoe Project, aired on Bravo further launching her career in the world of fashion. Her client list is seemingly endless: Cameron Diaz, Demi Moore, Anne Hathaway, Nicole Richie, and Lindsay Lohan just to name a few. No one else displays as much perseverance and work-ethic as Rachel Zoe does within her industry: besides her work with Bravo and private clients, she has collaborated and consulted with Gap, Piperlime, and Judith Leiber, and authored a book entitled Style A to Zoe: The Art of Fashion, Beauty and Everything Glamour. 

Her most recent undertaking is probably her most proud accomplishment and dream: her very own clothing line. Zoe took timeless pieces of the 60s and 70s including, tuxedo pants, tailored blazers, maxi skirts, and statement blouses, and infused them with some modernity. She was said to be inspired by famous icons such as Mick Jagger and Marianne Faithfull. Her Spring 2012 collection is an array of stunning silhouettes, bold color, tailored masterpieces, and feminine flare. While browsing through Bloomingdale's website, I discovered a fantastic animated look-book which can be found here.

Rachel Zoe Gown-Off Shoulder $795

Pants Delfina Chiffon $495

into...the Smells of Springs.

Doesn't it just smell like Spring outside? Retire your tired perfumes from the winter and spritz on something new and refreshing to compliment this wonderful week of weather. 

1.Shower Fresh Fragrance Collection by CLEAN. $69

2.CLASSIQUE Summer Fragrance by Jean Paul Gautier $64

3. Beach Fragrance by Bobbi Brown $55

4. ck one by Clavin Klein $40

5. Privet Bloom Eau de Parfum Rollerball by Hampton Sun $22

6. Chloé Rollerball $25

of...Bright Heights.

Strut into Spring with some eye-popping color. This season designers have been turning the classic open toe pump and traditional wedge into trendy statements of vibrant color. If you splurge on something this season... make it count, make it cute, and make it colored. 

1. Dolce Vita Wedges - Julie Cross Strap $179

2. Aqua Sandals - Silvia Platform $150

3. Enzo Angiolini Timga Pump $120

4. Jeffrey Campbell 'Kylie' Sandal $250

5. Sam Edelman Sandals - Taryn $130

6. Pour La Victoire Sandals - Neysa X Band $225

of...Rejuvenation.

Spring Break marks the transitional week between the never-ending winter days (or in our case, sprinter days) and the longingly awaited for days of sunshine. When we reunite with our friends we come back with more than just tan-lines and hilarious stories; we come back refreshed, rejuvenated, and seemingly reinvented for the upcoming months. With a little more skip in our step, we swap chunky knit scarves for tinted aviators, black leather boots for tan boat shoes, and heavy down jackets for light casual blazers. I fall in love with this week; I seize the opportunity to  revamp my tired winter wardrobe with some vibrant colors, to throw on my Ray- Bans, and to feel the cool breeze whip my hair back. Kicking off the sandals to walk barefoot through soft green grass and watching the sun go down in soft hues of yellow and blue remind us all how much closer we are to the already highly anticipated summer days.







New Spring Tune:
 The Wanted - Glad You Came (Bassjackers Radio Edit)


New Spring Shades:
Ray-Ban Galore

into...the Sounds of Rage & Relaxation.

RAGE.


Carry Me Home (Tommy Trash Remix)-Grant Smillie feat. Zoë Badwi 


Spaceman (Original Mix)-Hardwell


In My Mind (Axwell Mix) - Ivan Gough & Feenixpawl Feat. Georgi Kay


Future Folk (Original Mix)- Tommy Trash


Fire (Club Mix) Adrian Lux ft Lune


and...

RELAX.


Afterglow-Phaeleh 


Summertime Sadness- Lana Del Rey


I Still Feel- Martina Topley Bird


How I Feel- Wax Tailor


Fade Into You- Mazzy Star

...into a little Philosophy.

"You have your way. I have my way. As for the right way, the correct way, and the only way, it does not exist.” - Friedrich Nietzsche

"We are never so defenseless against suffering as when we love, never so helplessly unhappy as when we have lost our loves object or its love." -Freud 

...of Luscious Lips.

If the schizophrenic weather has been wreaking havoc on keeping your lips smooth and soft, you are not alone. It's not a pretty picture, but has it seemed nearly impossible to keep your chapped lips from peeling and flaking? I have found that the trick is to apply moisturizing ointments versus pretty lip-glosses or aromatic chap-sticks. Look for these products that have specific ingredients that alleviate discomfort and provide soothing relief:

1. Deep Renewal Chapstick by Blistex.
My first encounter with this product was when my mom passed it along to me--I immediately dismissed it for a marketing ploy targeting the anti-aging niche. However, after using it...I realized this product is incredible! With SPF 15 and Coenzyme-Q10 (an ingredient that slows down the aging-process while delivering revitalizing antioxidants), this chapstick instantaneously heals flakiness and dryness, leaving lips revitalized and smooth.

2. Rose Salve by C.O Bigelow.
The hybrid of aromatic chapstick, soothing ointment, and lipgloss. This all purpose salve has .9% rose extract which helps ease irritation and condition the lips with a subtle gloss-like complexion--not to mention it smells quite lovely.

3. Aquaphor Healing Ointment by Eucerin.
Simply put: a miracle product. With 41% Petrolatum, this ointment helps to protect and relieve chapped or dry lips. Generously apply before bed or a few times throughout the day to alleviate pain and reduce visible flakiness. Can also be applied on other dry/irritated parts of the body.

into...Sprinter.

Walking back from class earlier this afternoon, I loosened my scarf, whipped on my black Ray-Ban Wayfarers, and unzipped my already unseasonably light coat. How is it that we are in the dead of winter, yet the weather app on my iPhone reads 53 degrees and partly cloudy? This time last year, mountains of dirty snow served as obstacles on my way to class, patches of slick ice turned the quad into a death trap, and going out at night was based upon how many degrees the temperature fell below zero. Yet currently, my snow-boots have yet to hit snow-covered pavement, the quad is outlined with students sitting outside on benches, and the quintessential leather jacket will suffice for going out at night. We have seemingly found ourselves in this in-between season of what should be winter, but isn't quite yet spring. Ladies, I introduce you all to Sprinter.  If you are confused as to how to deal with these changes in weather...join the club. How can we keep our beauty regimes and fashion trends align with this unexpected arrival of Sprinter?

I offer you a few tips that will hopefully help you combat the confusion: 

#1. Layer with light accessories.

--Instead of throwing on your heavy winter coat, try layering trendy pieces so you can add or take off as the temperature changes. 

American Apparel Unisex Circle Scarf

     

          Michael Stars Long Sleeve Raw Edge Open Cardigan

#2. Moisturizing while building up a subtle glow. 

--During the week, switch on and off between a moisturizer and a self-tanning lotion that'll help keep your skin soft while building a sun-kissed look for the spring.

 St.Ives Soothing Body Lotion

L'Oreal Sublime Bronze Self-Tanning Lotion

#3. Switching from winter hues to spring glows.
--We are emerging from the winter season, eager to obtain that perfectly tanned face; however, we cannot resort to slabbing on pounds of bronzer--this must be a gradual shift from the lighter winter hues to the soft glows of early spring. Go for colors and shades that highlight and illuminate the skin without making it look fake and "cakey". 

St. Tropez Skin Illuminator in Rose

NARS The Multiple: Stick for eyes, lips, cheeks, & body.

#4. Being bold with bright colored pants.

--Go for it. Buy that pair of brick red jeans or electric blue pants you've been obsessing with all winter long...it's only a matter of time before spring comes full throttle with bright colors, so be on the cutting edge of fashion trends and show them off now!

J Brand 811 Mid Rise Skinny Legging in St. Tropez

Paige Denim "Verdugo" Sateen Legging in Scarlett

xo, Kat

of...Graphics & Fashion.

of...Masquerade Magic.