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hearting it

lida — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 12:22:36 +0000

I went through this phase about a year ago when I was really into Alice + Olivia. Their itty-bitty dresses range from sexy, sequined, and body-con to girly satin numbers with sweetheart necklines and peplum waists. Their designer Stacey Bendet’s says that “These clothes are fun…they’re like candy” and that’s exactly how it feels to wear my Alice+Olivia heart dress; like I just had a sugar rush. Too much Alice+Olivia and you might get a cavity.

What I’m waring:

Dress by “Alice + Olivia”
Nude heels by ‘Elie Tahari” (last seen in July 8’10)
Mirror brooch by “Marc By Marc Jacobs”
Heaadband by “Priti Moudgill”
Plastic flower ring (bought in Cuba)
Santorini large straw tote by “Michael Kors” (last seen in Apr. 3’10)

shoulder frills

lida — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 04:06:42 +0000

So what do you guys think of the first phase of the new design? The change might seem a bit sudden but it has been in the works for a long time. My dear brother, Taras, had to put up with a lot of bugging on my part. He redesigned and developed the entire site from scratch and I’ve officially gotten my whole family involved in the blog. But as a result, some of the new functionality includes the ability to leave comments for individual pictures (as well as the post itself), the main page includes multiple pictures along with the larger, featured image, and “previous looks” are more visible. And this is just the beginning…I’m big on evolution.

* I know that there are still glitches with some of the functionality of the site but we are continuously working on fixing everything and making it more user friendly. Thank you for your patience and support my dear readers. I will really miss you in Cuba .

What I’m wearing:

Dress by “Marni”
Shoes by “Nicole Brundage” (last seen in June 16’10)
Crystal earrings
Crystal encrusted bracelet by “Ton Pascal” (last seen in Dec. 22’09)
Beaded purse by “Clara Kasavina” (last seen in June 1’10)

Alexander McQueen tri-post tribute: Light Dusty Rose

lida — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 16:53:47 +0000

Today’s post is the second part of the tri-post tribute. This dress has sentimental value to me because it’s the first, and thus-far, only garment by Alexander McQueen in my personal collection. I wanted to style it here in his memory as part of my humble little tribute to McQueen. I kept it simple and clean in the front and paired it with nude heels so as not to distract from the lines and beautiful tailoring of the dress. It appears relatively conservative and elegant at the front but the extravagant open-back design daringly defies this initial impression – with a bit of that shock-factor that Alexander McQueen was always so good at. By adding the Swarovski scarf necklace, I wanted to intensify that sense of contrast and glam. Elaborate headwear had always been such a significance element of McQueen’s designs that I tried to create a bold headpiece as an allusion to that.

I read somewhere that throughout his career McQueen was very progressive in his approach to sewing and tailoring techniques and that he hated seams and tried to have as few of them as possible. After reading that, I took a look at my dress and I noticed that there really are less seams and their placement is quite unusual. I bought the dress on ebay a few years ago, and I will forever cherish its every unconventionally sewn inch.

(The last two pictures are of similar garments from the same Fall 2004 collection)

What I’m wearing:

Dress by “Alexander McQueen” (Fall 2004 Collection)
Nude heels by “Elie Tahari” (last seen in June 28’10)
Headwrap (I put it together out of simple interfacing material and safety pins)
Long Chill Scarf necklace by “Swarovski”(last seen in Feb. 12’10)

Dolce&Gabbana Dress GIVEAWAY participant list

lida — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 16:20:59 +0000

Here is a list of participants in the draw for the vintage Dolce&Gabbana dress. While I automatically transferred the list in its entirety, please keep in mind that only those submissions that fulfill both requirements will be included in the draw. Thank you for taking part and good luck my lovelies.

Abby

Adelaida

Adictaaloscomplementos

Aik C.

Alessia

Alice

Amanda

Ambrerose

Anbreen

Annie

Annika

April

Ashley

Ashley W.

Ashorg

auna

Axi Z.

Ayoung 3360

Bettina J.

Bianca G.

Billion dollar princesss

Blind hope

Brandy

Brittany

Brooke

Carissa

Carmilla

Carol

Cassie

Cattasick

Celene0 8

Chavon R. S.

Chie W.

Cmlenahan

Cosmickshana

cphillis 07

Crystal

Ctjme

Daia 171

Damla

Danielle A. T.

Dany (blog de moda)

Dasha

Daun family

Deanna

DG09

Dhesh

Diana C.

dolphinv 27

Dovile

Drea 2681

Dreamy lacey

Elaine H.

Elena

Emily

Ezzy

Faith J.

Fashion luvr

Faye D.

Feather clark

Felicia M.

Fisi woman

Flyergal 82

Forever boho

Freitas1 980

Friend in Fashion

Gangsterpixie

Gerda

getpalmd

Grace W.

Gypsy*Diaries

Heather

Hilary R.

Hindandhare

Hurdler4eva

Ilunga M.

indiana

ipehishere

Janine

Jenn

Jenny B.

Jenny L.

Joanne J

Juls

Justyna

Karen C.

Karitsa N.

Kashayas blogg

Kate

Kathyt 25

Katie

Katrina V.

Kaylie

Kierra Elizabeth

Kim A. C.

Kimberly_L

Kshuttle

Kylee B.

Laarni L.

Larissa M.

Leah

Lindsay {Shrimp}

Lisa

Lizzie

Lookuglyina photograph

Lubaska

Lydia

Lyudmila

Mackenzie

Mango Leaf Clothing

Maria_qf

Marie_M.

Melrose

Michaela A.

Michelle A.

Michelle queen

Missyt_2000

Mizhelle

Mrs.Chanda T.

MrscmvinkeMruna

Mrunamistry

Mylyne

Naomi

Natasha J

Naveen

Naynayb 68

Nicole G. B.

Nikki

Nury

Papillionis

Rachel C.

Rachel E. D. : RED

Raquelk_87

Revitalrogad

Roberta

RobinTM

Rwvanvoorhis

Samyrocks 92

Sarah J.

Schultz J.

Shan

Shawna O.

Shilbe

Shilpa G.

Shilpanda

Shooting Stars Mag

Sierra

Siobha M.

Siobhan

Smlhowes

Sofhia A.

spam girl

Steph V.

Stephanie K.

Stephanie P.

Stevi

Styleezta

Sunchicka

Swa-Rai Fashion Blog

Szabo Reka

Tanvi

Tazim

The Fashion Drag

Theo

Thifa

Tiffany

Tracey

Tracy T.

Vane

Vernz

Vicki

Victoria E.

Vienzii

Vivaglampink

vogue_or_bust

Wendy

swan princess

lida — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 17:28:00 +0000

The premise behind today’s look is a combination of chance, circumstance, and planning. Initially I wanted the We Love Colors feature to be in two parts, with this being the second styling variation of the same dress. And this post still conforms to that plan, to an extent. Only when mama and I came back home and started selecting pictures for the post, we couldn’t help but see certain similarities between some of our shots and the “Swan Princess,” a painting by a Russian artist, Mikhail Vrubel (3rd picture).

What do you think?

*There are only 6 days left to enter the Dolce&Gabbana dress giveaway. All of the submissions so far have been so interesting and different, you guys are amazing!

What I’m wearing:

Dress c/o “We Love Colors” (last seen in Jun. 28’10)
Shoes by “Sacha”
Shrug by “Holt Renfrew”
Necklace by “Clotilde Silva” (last seen in Jun. 28’10)
Silver multi-strand bracelet (last seen in Jun. 28’10)

a day of Italian Vogue

lida — Sat, 08 May 2010 23:34:25 +0000

Today’s post is a product of just that – a day of looking through Italian Vogue magazines my parents brought back from their last trip to Europe. I’ve been meaning to put this extravagant monstrosity of a dress to use ever since my impulsive purchase a few years ago. Well I guess that the purchase wasn’t entirely impulsive considering that I was quite aware of the dress’s impracticality and flamboyance. I knew that it was bound to be one of those eternally-neglected-items in my closet, but to me it was still interesting and unique enough to outweigh the gloom of the inevitable. I did use it for this shoot after all, and when I look at today’s pictures I begin to fall in love with it all over again. It’s my kind of monstrosity .

By the way, we shot these picture my living-room floor.

* the nail polish colour is called “Angora Cardi” and the brand is “Essie”

What I’m wearing:

Panther head necklace with gold link chain and teardrops by “Mawi” (Gold plated necklace with tear drops and gold plated panther heads) (last seen in Feb. 23’10)
Dress by “Jenne Maac”
Patent leather platforms by “Laundry by Shelli Segal”
Crystal nepal ceylan topaz ring by “Swarovski” (last seen in Apr. 27’10)
Purse by “Chloe” (last seen in Mar. 18’10)

muted grey on a sunny day

lida — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 14:25:52 +0000

I really have to run out so I will tell you about this look and my day at Davis when I get a chance.

What I’m wearing:

Dress by “Malene Birger”
Belt by “Deena & Ozzy” (last seen in Jan. 30’10)
Leather pumps by “Guillaume Hinfray” (last seen in Apr. 14’10)
Oversized cardigan by “Young Fabulous & Broke” (last seen in Apr. 15’10)

all kinds of purple

lida — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 13:46:49 +0000

This purple little garment has an identity crisis. It’s being worn and accessorized as a dress while it’s not a dress at all…but a long, fold-over skirt. I remember first seeing it in the sale section at Marciano, neglected and passed over by most. At the time I wasn’t crazy about the idea of a maxi skirt either but I was immediately drawn to its colour. After a few minutes of experimentation in the change room the skirt was redefined and I became one dress richer.

What I’m wearing:

Maxi tube dress by “Marciano”
Belt by “Deena & Ozzy”
Leather sandals by “Marciano” (as seen in Apr. 5’10)
Paxiuba Uva short necklace by “Eskandar” (as seen in Apr. 4’10)
2 large rings (bought in Cuba and made from fish bone)

It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia

lida — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 17:06:36 +0000

Today’s look-of-the-day is of the outfit I wore to the school open-house and reception. It was sunny and beautiful that day but still a little chilly, so I paired my cream Robert Rodriguez dress with a large pocket spring coat and a pastel blue cashmere cardigan. The schedule of the open-house was pretty intensive but mom and I were still able to find 15 minutes for a Starbucks and mini photo shoot break.

What I’m wearing:

Large pocket coat by “Vera Wang Lavender Label” (as seen in Jan. 17’10)
Dress by “Robert Rodriguez” (as seen in Dec. 20’09)
Necklace and clip-earring by “BLMA Venezia Italy” (as seen in St. Petersburg, 2009)
Shoes by “Guillaume Hinfray” (as seen in Mar. 25’10)
Sunglasses by “MARNI”
Cashmere cardigan by ‘Michael Kors”

The City of Smiles

lida — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 03:23:04 +0000

What I found to be most impressionable about Cleveland had less to do with the city itself or even the school I visited than with its people. I was in complete awe of how genuinely friendly and pleasant everyone was. It’s probably the most welcoming city I’ve ever been to and the best part is that this warm disposition of its residents is contagious. Needless to say, the visit was thoroughly enjoyable.

What I’m wearing:

Dress by “MARNI”
Long necklace with crystal pendant by “Robert Verdi” (as seen in Dec. 4′09, Feb. 15′10, Feb. 16’10)
Shoes by “Guillaume Hinfray” (as seen in Mar. 19′10)
Silver multi-chain bracelet (as seen in Beaded Dresses)