.....The Runway Part

.....The Runway Part by sarinamichelle on Polyvore.com
This should look familiar :)
With me talking about how much those tulips looked like recent runway collections, I had to compile a few of my favorites. Some are RTW Spring 2011, some Resort Spring 2011, some are for this upcoming Fall 2011, and some are 'just in' items from some of my favorite stores :)
I know this post can be a little overwhelming with all the many different colors, however, I wanted to show the sheer resemblance of those tulips in my last post to what is happening now in fashion. Anything is possible for inspirations!
(If you look closely, some of the designs on the outfits, look like the birds eye views of the tulips)

SMD

Tulips in the Netherlands to the Runway

Wow. I just love my dear grandma.  Now, I know this post isn't directly about fashion, but just hold on. My grandma sent these pictures to me in an email today and I can not get over how gorgeous they are. These are all different colored tulips in the Netherlands, some birds eye view as well.  

When I first looked at the pictures it was hard to believe that they colors were that vibrant, but they are just gorgeous.  

Now, fashion note: do these colors not look super familiar? Maybe, perhaps all the neons and bright, bold, and beautiful colors that were just on the runway last week?  I've seen more of these colors on the runways the past two weeks than I ever have (besides in a box of crayons). Maybe the Netherlands were a little inspiration, no? And now I need something in each of these colors in my wardrobe ASAP. 

I had to share these beautiful pictures with everyone, I hope you enjoy :)

SMD

Spring is Just Around the Corner

Spring is Just Around the Corner by sarinamichelle featuring bezel jewelry

I am so excited for this warm weather that I can't stop buying cute things to make it come faster! I bought the dress and sunglasses today and I am working towards saving for the shoes and watch! I wish I would have found this dress before Valentines day because that would have been the perfect outfit :) BUT I didn't so...... It is still perfect for spring and summer weather and just wanting to look cute. I thought that the nude and gold theme worked well with the colors in the dress. The dress has a retro silhouette feel to it so that is also why I chose the retro sunglasses to go with it. the bag is a nice contrast to the nudes and gold, but stills stays in a similar color palette. Everything is from ASOS.com

Lady Gaga on Grammys, HIV/AIDS

Inner Spring Child

As I am so terribly upset that I have not been able to update this recently, I will lighten my mood with one of my favorite outfits for up and coming spring.  

This tiered shirt is so precious, and when I wear  it, it definitely brings out the little girl in me :)  this is the perfect outfit to bring spring out. Here in Kentucky, it is starting to warm up a little bit, and I am getting so ecstatic to bring out all of my light, flowy, and bright clothes.  This outfit looks great on warm skin tones and those who are working on their spring tan.  I like the sleeves to cover up my arms a bit for the breezy days.  Pair these with a strappy flat sandal or even a pair of nude wedges and you have got yourself the perfect spring outfit and mood lightener!

This is the jewelry I have paired with the outfit.  Going along with my pink theme, I added some pink bangles.  A big floral bangle as well as a smaller pink bangle, goes perfect with this outfit and adds a little pop of darker color to change it up draw the eye to different points of your outfit.  Also, I added a bow necklace for another girly touch that I think accents the outfit really well.  It is chunky enough to add a bit of 'oomph' to the outfit but still girly for the bow!

I hope you guys enjoyed this post!

SMD

Twitter. tweeter. teeter totter.

There is officially a Twitter account for my blog :)

http://twitter.com/#!/fashconfections

It wouldn't let me fit the entire name in there, BUT you get the idea :)
My personal one is also http://twitter.com/#!/itsmisssarina

just a little note before I go to bed! Hopefully there will be a nice post in the next couple of days; work and school is taking up my valuable blogging time! Follow me :)

SMD

Favorites:

WEBSITES

We all have our go-to websites for news, clothes, fashion updates, etc, so I thought I would compile a little list of some of my favorite internet destinations that I think everyone should become obsessed with!
Many of them are of course, fashion related destinations, but some are just little extras that are super groovy enough to make it on my list!
Most of these are bookmarked on my computer as well!

My home page: Fashionista-  Just about every summary of everything I need to know in a jiffy!

IFB (Independent Fashion Bloggers)-  This one is great for any fashion blogger, beginner or not!

Styleite-  All my groovy fashion news.

Polyvore-  LOVE! There will be a collage coming very soon on a near future post :)

ZoeReport-  How can you not love Rachel Zoe? And she will send you a daily email for a certain product that she loves!

Fashionologie- more fashion news!

SliceOfStyle- funky place to buy some funky things.

SenseOfFashion- LOVE LOVE LOVE. check it out. now.

Picnik- edit your pictures quick!

FullFrontalFashion- fab fashion news

GiltGroupe, BeyondtheRack, RueLaLa, Hautelook- designer products for less! Email or message me your email and I will send you an invite :)

Etsy- buy and sell super cute products a lot of vegan products as well!

Modcloth- cute clothing, a lot of is it a vintage style!

Refinery29- great styling tips from their emails!

ASOS- will one day own everything from this place.

LuLus- wish I owned everything on this website.

Folica- Hair products galore!

VogueInsiders- This is a really fab idea that Vogue came up with.  You should all be a part of it and share your opinion and have the chance to earn free products to try out and review!

Amazon, Ebay- you never know what your gonna find on there!

GoJane- search around and you can find some super cute clothes and shoes, for cheap!

AmiClubwear- sexy, confident-boosting clothing for women :)

NYTimes - Fashion and Style section especially, but it is important to know what else is going on in the world as well!


As much as I would love to have the time of day to look at every single one of these everyday, well, I don't.  But, I try my hardest! None of these are in any particular order they are just some of my favorite go to places, where I can find just about anything I need for my wants and desires!
I hope you enjoyed this and can find some that you fall in love with too!

SMD

Wedding Bells

Here comes the bride....
Just kidding I am not getting married anytime soon, but I found myself looking through Marchesa bridal, and amoung others this dress caught my eye and would be one I could dream about walking down the isle in.
It is gorgeous. And there is not much else to say about it. I love how flowy it is, yet has a touch of fitted feel to it.
I would, however have to change the detailed belt to gold because, well, that's just more ME and it is MY wedding day. :-)
I could not imagine wearing anything other than Marchesa on my blessed day, and this could be the dress, but seeing that I am not getting married anytime soon I know Marchesa will have plenty of gorgeous gowns for me to choose from and I can not wait to see all my options when my lucky day comes!
And there you have it! My mid-day blog post and thoughts!

SMD

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Sunny Smiles :)

In about one month I will be out of Kentucky and in sunny Florida, and I couldn't be any more excited! I've been getting some of the plans together today and that started my inspiration for todays post! That, and the fact that it is blizzard-ing outside. I hate winter.

This maxi style dress is perfect for the beach. The light and airy fabric is ideal for strolling on the beach or just sitting around, enjoying the view. Maxi dresses are great for just about any body type. The top on this is great at showing off the décolletage area.  If needed, it is also great and hiding a few things with its length and also the light fabric. These types of dresses can be worn anytime anywhere, and there is just about any style/color/pattern to make it appropriate for anything!

  I got this dress recently, during below freezing temperatures in hopes that warm weather would be coming soon. As it turns out, it kinda just makes me mad that I am not in Florida yet, and that it keeps snowing here. However, I still love my dress and I can not wait to wear it on Vacation in the warm weather!

These dresses look great without any jewelry, but I though I would add just a little something! Either way, if you do decide to add jewelry, keep it a longer chain, like this owl one!

Maxi Style dresses have a little Greek influence to them, and so do these earrings, so I added these! Like I said, this dress would be just as beautiful without any jewelry. As another little side tip: to keep it simple, choose one piece of jewelry (necklace or earrings, or an arm of a few bangles). I know, I know, the picture has both, but hey, do as I say, not as I do. :)

Also pair the dress with a pair of cute wedges and your all set for a day at the beach!

SMD

March 7..

I can not wait that long :-(
These ASOS shoes will be mine on March 7. As soon as I laid my eyes on these, I instantly fell in love. I have this picture saved on my phone so I can look at it whenever I want! Oh goodness, watch out everyone, because as soon as I get these they will be all over this blog!
Just thought I would inform everyone before I go to bed :-) goodnight blogger family and I hope everyone has stylish dreams!
SMD

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Girls Day!

I styled this outfit with a girls day out in mind! It's casual, flirty, and perfect for lunch, shopping, strolling around, or dinner with the girls!

Having a pair of dark wash jeans should be a staple in your wardrobe. You can do so many things with a nice pair of dark jeans.  For this outfit, like I said it would be ideal for many things, but I had in mind a girls day out. Pairing a longer blazer with jeans is a more casual look as opposed to a shorter, more cropped and tailored blazer.  Here is my polka dot shirt again! It is a little more tame in this outfit than the party one in my previous post. However, it works either way, and is perfect for this outfit! To finish it off I accessorized with an arm of cream and gold bangles and a gold chain necklace (as shown below).

Alexander McQueen Pre-Fall 2011

So, I have no idea where to even start with this collection. The jackets, the dresses, and the SHOES! ah.


Okay so let's start with this dress:

 Again, where do I start? This gown is gorgeous and the slimming floor-length silhouette will go fabulous with every body type.  The gold detail beautifully cinches the waist, as looks just as beautiful around the neck as well. It's not a good idea to get me started on the feathers at the waist, (Lord even knows how much I love feathers) but they are a great change of texture added to the gown. Alexander McQueen knew the female body very well and how to accent it. Sarah Burton did a great job expressing herself as well giving an amazing representation of McQueen himself; I know he would be very happy with this collection. 

Okay, I'm going to dream for 2.5 seconds and say that this jacket would be the first thing I would buy from this collection. Now, back to my college girl reality. (hey, a girl can dream right?)

This jacket is gorgeous, and would go with just about anything! Burton chose a neutral palette with a lot of navy in it, which is a good staple color to have in your wardrobe. The major lapels on this jacket that almost go down to her thighs, elongate the body especially with the contrasting vertical white stripe. The belt is cinching the waist, which is always a good idea to accentuate your body and those curves! The detail at the shoulders really adds to the military inspiration Burton is going for. This jacket is just beautiful, and I would definitely recommend this to anyone with the price budget!

And... for the shoes! I do not have much to say about these shoes because well... I mean look at them! They speak for themselves right? In the past couple of years, Alexander McQueen has created some of these crazy fabulous shoes most famously for Lady Gaga. Burton has chosen to continue this type of design. However, these heel-less shoes look a bit easier to walk in than the ones made for Gaga. The orange pair I love for the full coverage of the foot, yet a little peep-toe, and of course the bow it makes in the back :)  I would love to have a pair of these for a day and try to walk in them. (again, a girl can dream right?)

That is my post for the day! I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing about it. I know I only have three pictures on here, but please do not hesitate to look through the entire collection, it is beautiful!

http://www.style.com/fashionshows/review/2011PF-AMCQUEEN

Thank you all so much for reading!

SMD

Gaga's March 2011 Vogue cover :)

http://www.styleite.com/media/lady-gaga-vogue-cover-march-2011/

Just thought I would share this with everyone! Can't wait! What does everyone think about the first cover?

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Happy Styling!

Drumrolllll please! My first styling post :) 
(Click the right arrow on the bottom right corner of the picture to see the different outfits!)
As I previously stated in my welcome post, I want to one day be a stylist.  I love styling people and making them feel good about themselves and their appearance, and I want this blog to reflect my passion for styling and aesthetics.


The first picture is a good business casual outfit (they are shorts instead of pants because I am impatiently awaiting spring/summer weather). This is my favorite blazer.  I can pair it with something dressy as well as something casual.  I actually wore this blazer recently to a job interview, and not only did they love it, but they also hired me on the spot! :)
I paired this blazer with a clean white t-shirt, and charcoal satin dress shorts. I love the lines in the blazer because they work with any body type.  The straight vertical lines will instantly slim your upper half by drawing the eye up and down instead of across. The solid short balances the blazer out and tones it down a bit, and also gives the blazer its chance to be the shining star. I do not currently have a picture (I left them at home) of shoes that I paired with this, but a simple bootie with whatever size heel you can handle woks perfectly with this outfit. 
If you want a little more color in this outfit, opt for a bright red shoe, or red t-shirt instead of white for a more nautical theme.

The second picture is an outfit I recently wore out for a night on the town! I called it artsy party.  I am in love with my sequin shorts and while I do not go out very often I try to make an excuse to wear as much as I want, and if nothing else they make for a great conversation starter! 
The flow-y polka dot blouse is great for going out for its loose fit, and easy movement.  This top would work best on smaller frames, with also a smaller bust because it does attract so much attention with the pattern as well as the black/white contrasting colors. Tucking the blouse in, as I did, allows for it to be a little closer to the body and form fitting (which is also customizable to your taste and style).
I just feel like the shorts speak for themselves. I have them here by themselves, which is more of a warmer weather look; but, they can also be paired with tights underneath them for a warmer feel. However you want to wear them, they are fab and every girl needs a pair of these in her wardrobe to brighten up her wardrobe and ever her life! I know they make me a little happier each time I put them on.




The last photo is of the shoes that I paired with my artsy party outfit.  These black faux snakeskin patterned gladiator heels are perfect for the warmer weather.  As the other option with the tights underneath the shorts, an over-the-knee black platform wedge boot is perfect for winter weather!


That is the conclusion of my very first styling post. I hope you all enjoy and find it very useful and customizable to your taste! Thank you for reading :)
SMD

Gaga. Mugler.

Brilliance!

Anyone who knows me, knows I love Lady Gaga. Anyone super close to me, or anyone who knows my fashion obsessions knows I love Thierry Mugler, or even more Nicola Formichetti (who is most famous for being Gaga's stylist for her outrageous outfits, especially the meat dress!).
This video is of the new Mugler collection by Formichetti that combines a remix of one of Gaga's new songs on her not yet released album "Born This Way" and a bit of the runway made into a short film :)

disclaimer: this is NOT a new music video by Lady Gaga, nor is it a complete taped runway show, it is a short film. (I had read a lot of comments of people thinking it was her music video and they didn't like it. Well, it's not.) I admit it is a little creepy, but beautifully directed and put together :)

http://www.stylelist.com/2011/01/20/lady-gaga-new-song-video-mugler/

*Video compliments of Stylelist.com
SMD

Fashion. and. Confections.

Since this is my first blog post ever, I suppose its appropriate to explain myself and my blog. :)

Fashion- The style characteristic of the social elite.

Confection-  A piece displaying splendid craft, skill, and work. (Of course, this is also dessert!)

I started this blog, to express my love for style, clothing, fashion, and maybe a little bit of myself somewhere in there! Now, your probably wondering why I chose the word "confection" in my blog name. Well, as you see in the definition above it talks about being a display of a craft, skill, or work.  I am aspiring to be a stylist (my ultimate dream) so, in this blog I will be displaying my crafts or skills of styling to you. 

I will also be posting pictures of great clothing and accessory finds maybe in a store, or someone wearing them, or something I am wearing, who knows! Or, maybe just something I think is cool :) you never know! I want this to mainly be about fashion, but I also want this to be something anyone can read, whether that is I add beauty, home, or just something random and fun, I hope it's something everyone can enjoy!

I am so excited to share this and all future posts with you, as well as answer any fashion or style questions you have for me. Feel free to ask me anything and always comment on my posts! What you liked about it, what you did not. I hope you can enjoy my journey with me :)
SMD