Wow so I've been away for a while!

Sorry! Killa Luxe is my accessory line I've been working on and I couldn't be happier with it. I've created pieces I really would want to find in a store that I couldn't. That is where the idea to create my own accessory line came from in the first place. I just bought so many more supplies and I have a few pieces that I am really excited to make--a giant roaring lion and a super fierce tiger. They're going to be amazing pieces to add to my collection. As a gift to my readers type in LOVELUXE upon checkout to receive a discount. I'm really happy to know that I've had people reading my blog and supporting me in my baby steps along the way. I really really appreciate it. Click the banner below to be directed to my store and please tell your friends about it and help spread the word.



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Spring is making its way....

The flowers are starting to pop up out of the ground in my yard. I'm so excited. So I created my first spring outfit because I am sick of the bulky heavy clothes. This outfit is flawless and amazing. So so cute. I cleaned my car, walked my dogs, and rode my bike today. It's way too nice to be inside, I'm so glad we're moving into warmer weather finally I love the outdoors.

"If there is no struggle, there is no progress..."

That was said by Frederick Douglass. I've been in super inspiration mode and looking for things that will keep me focused and on track with my goals. I've come to realize a lot in the past few weeks about goals and your dreams. I've realized that really nothing is out of grasp. No dream is too big, or too extreme to become a reality. What matters is to work for it. Work hard. Things are not just given to people because they really want it. Opportunities present themselves frequently but sometimes people are not open to them, or they don't see them. You must be present with yourself and your surroundings, keep your eyes open to find those doors open to you and your goals. Sometimes (and most of the time) you have to start from the bottom up. That makes the goal that much more rewarding when you finally get there. I've realized that fear can get in the way of your biggest dreams. The simple fact that you might fail at what you want to do is discouraging, but if you keep working at what you want, and teaching yourself what you need to know, meeting people involved with what you want to do, you will get there. Sometimes you're so much in a rush to be at the finish line that you're passing up every opportunity to make it happen. You have to be fearless in order to succeed, and that is with anything you do in life. Everything you do, that you are passionate about, put your best foot forward, and work as hard as you can for it. It will come, just be patient and KNOW that it's going to happen. Knowing it's going to happen is a lot different than wanting, or thinking it will happen. You must know that it will happen, and it will. Think about the pyramids, do you see how much of a great achievement that was for the Egyptians? There were so many times that those people must have felt it was impossible to finish those massive creations, but centuries later, they're still standing, and they're finished. They had to do that relying on only their own strength, they didn't have machinery to help like we do now. Not only that, they've created more than one. When you feel like giving up think of great achievements like that from our predecessors. You really can do anything you put your mind to.

Believe in yourself and in your dreams.

Safari Print Scarves!

I am so so soooo in love with animal print scarves right now. They come in so many different colors and animal prints. I personally like the leopard the most but these really are showing up everywhere and safari print is going to be a big trend for spring '09 as well in general. Not just on scarves. Here are some of my favorites I've seen so far:











Here are some celebs caught jumping on the trend as well! (I loveeee Rachel Bilson's scarf)





I love scarves so much and I love that they are going to be a big part of the spring fashion. They are the greatest accessory, you can wear them so many different ways. I can't say it enough how much I can't wait for spring. I'm so excited!

Clutches are a Must Have Spring Accessory...

Retire your hobo bags for a bit ladies! The clutch has made a large appearance on the runway for spring 2009. They're super cute and light weight. Get rid of the bulk for the spring it's about accessories that pop. The necklaces have gotten larger and the bags have shrunk a bit. Here are some from fashion week in Milan.











My god I can't wait for this warm weather, I have so many outfits and ideas right now!

Gladiator Sandals make a come back!!

Photo by Urban Original



Photo by dombroll


Alright so it's been a while, but hey, I didn't forget about this at all. Just needed to find something worth writing about. You're probably wondering "Gladiator Sandals, really that's what made you want to write?" Yes! Yes it is. I knew these were going to be popular regardless of the flack they were getting. Well, if you had the balls to wear them last summer you better have the balls to wear them again this summer. Only taller and fringed! I'm telling you, the knee high gladiators are going to be huge, I have seen them used in a bunch of the spring fashion shows. They did not crash and burn last summer. If you want to get ahead of the trends and use that fashion confidence I was talking about, get ready for strapping. Kidding, most of these come with a cute little zipper up the back so you're not sitting there strapping 10 individually chipping your manicures.


These are the ones I own!



Photo by Urban Original

Cute right?
You can make any outfit interesting with these and if you don't feel comfortable with the knee high length you can tone it down with the shorter calve length, or bootie length. The gladiator comes in many styles so you can still wear it the way you want to. Urban Original has many affordable styles, I fell in love with their site instantly. Amiclubwear is another site that you can get the fringed gladiator look.Have fun with this trend, really. Don't be shy about it.

Fashion Confidence...

You know, this just popped into my head and made me want to write an entry right away. While I was looking through sets I've designed, I thought to myself "Some people would never have the balls to wear any of this...I would...I get a kick out of people wondering why I'd wear that" And I just wanted to say to all of you, you should have the same fearlessness. Having courage to be who you are is so ridiculously important and empowering. People love to hate people like that, but it actually helps you pick the people who are worth having in your life a lot quicker. It feels good to have fashion confidence, I love nothing more than wearing a outfit I know some people will think is ridiculous until they see the trend finally pop up in a magazine and then they feel it's okay. Be ahead of the trends, think with a fresh mind, wear something that's a bit outlandish. If it appeals to you, and you're gonna feel amazing in it, just wear it. Looking out for yourself is number one, always. What anyone else thinks is never important, and yes I am talking about fashion here, but this applies to anything you want to do. Flip off the naysayers, and be as outgoing as you'd like. "The World is your oyster." I've always liked that saying! haha. My own fashion sense is what actually inspired me to start creating my own line of accessories. There are so many things I'd have in mind before going to the store and not finding them so, why not create them myself? I'm sure there are other people with similar taste to my own. Anyways now that I've finished ranting about fashion confidence, the set I posted above is my latest set I've designed. I named it "Logman Chic" haha and yes you will catch me wearing something like it at some point. I have the biggest crush on the shoes, I want them so badly.

What is the craziest thing you've worn and felt amazing in?

2009 Resolutions!!!

So we made it, another fresh start, and resolutions that we will try to remember and keep. I hope everyone had a great year, and if you didn't...well it's behind us. 2008 was a year of change for me, I've grown a lot. I'm a lot happier than I was in 2007, I've been a lot more focused on my future, my goals, and the steps I need to take to get myself to where I want to be.

Here is my 2009 resolutions:
-Get more traffic on this lil blog here.
-Work hardcore on Killa Luxe making the most beautiful jewelry ever!!
-Maintain a good amount of money in my savings account, and make lots of dough!
-Finish my degree already!
-Tone up a little bit more.
-Pay attention to my needs.
-Be more organized.
-Believe in my own dreams.
-Open myself to trying more new things.
-Continue to work on my own personal well being mentally, emotionally, and
physically.
-Keep my resolutions!

What were your resolutions?

Who Cloned Me?!

I haven't posted anything I've done in a while, mostly because the art of I've done has been school related. That's all I've had time for really. This is for school but I actually love the outcome. Although, I must admit I bitched and moaned a whole lot during the process. We had to draw a life size, to scale, and proportioned, drawing of ourselves. So I was thankful that I am not a 7 Ft. Sasquatch, but a mere 5'4" little girl. I also used one of my photo shoot pictures instead of doing it from the mirror just to make things a little easier on myself. It was actually creepy at the end of it to be looking at myself but not in a mirror. Especially since my hair is no longer that short nor blonde. It's kind of fun to have a life size image of yourself. I suggest you make one of yourself, it's kind of neat to have in your room.

Item Inspiration of the Day...

Bet you never guessed something as dismal and outdated as a typewriter could be your inspiration. In fact, it absolutely can be! I don't lie when I say you can find inspiration in any item. I thought of this one because I was just looking at my old teal typewriter from when I was little. It was my mothers when she was little that she gave to me. So I thought of the time, which would be the 50's when she was using it. The style was classy and that was their technology. That was their speedy way of writing letters. I think it's more romantic than a computer and E-mail, I can tell you that much. Severe Carpal Tunnel might be the outcome of pressing those hard keys though! Anyways, I thought about the typewriter, the clean lines, the keys, and the letters. The dress I chose completely relates to the typewriter. The black band going across mimicking the black roll on the type writer, and the rows of lace mimicking the rows of keys. I chose the initial ring for obvious reasons, and the typewriter necklace for even more of a obvious reason. The little pill box hat with the netting just reminds me of the time period a lot and I for one love them and wish I had a reason to wear one, maybe new years. Hmmm. Now go look around your room for a new item to make an outfit from! Shoo!

Signature Style...

Today, I've come to notice, not for the first time; but really acknowledged peoples signature styles. Signature items really. I started to think about this because there was a boy in my class I came to be friends with after class not during oddly enough, but he calls me headbands. He said one thing he always noticed about me and remembered me for is I always had a different headband and loved the color yellow. It's a fact, and he didn't need to know me at all outside of class or have to speak to me at all to know it. I am known for always having my crazy headbands in my hair (the elastic ones that go around your whole head), and I do like to have yellow items a lot. In fact my favorite headband I wear is my yellow one! It's cheerful ie: my banana inspiration piece. It's just a great color and works well with my complexion. My other friend Dillon told me he's gonna start just calling me head gear after I told him about that because I also always have a beret if not a head band. People I've noticed of my own friends that have signature items is for one my boyfriend, everyone knows him to have his green American Apparel hoodie vest. My friend Joey G, almost always in a red flannel shirt whenever I see him. My friend Mike Varga, always in his Mets Hat. And then there is celebrities, they always have their signature thing. Some of them, are ridiculous and outlandish, (Paris Hilton and a chihuahua?)but it's what you remember them for. I think having signature items are important. They are your own, and it's what you like and people can remember you for it. You're not just a blur in the crowd. I'm not saying go and shave one side of your head and dye the other half purple, that's just stupid(No offense if you're into that). Just have your own style, something that you really enjoy and is your favorite anything.


So tell me...What's your signature item?

Item Inspiration of the Day...

I decided I have to do an inspiration piece from sharks. They are my absolute hands down, favorite animal. They're so intense, and I love how vicious they can be or as harmless as a puppy at other times. They're unpredictable and I love that. You all know how much I love rings, so you can understand how in love I am with that one. I will have it around my finger at some point, trust me. See what kind of outfit you can come up with from your favorite animal, you just have to open up your mind and not think too hard about it. You'll see how easily all these ideas come to you.

Item Inspiration of the Day...

Today's inspiration came right from the glass in my hand. I was drinking a coke, and it just goes to show how simple it is to draw inspiration from pretty much anything you can see. You can be as literal with it or just pull colors or shapes from it. I think it's always fun to have a piece of jewelry of almost literally what you drew your inspiration from. No one will know that's what it came from except you.

I just had this necklace made by Trashy Deluxe. They're a fun bunch of girls who have made themselves a name making necklaces with crude words or phrases. I fell in love instantly because I have a bit of a crass sense of humor. Although I didn't have it made that way, I wanted my nickname. Take a look at their necklaces, you can request your own even!

Item Inspiration of the Day...

In response to this crappy rainy day in New York, I chose a banana as my inspiration. Why a banana?? Because it's bright and cheerful. Sometimes I wear my yellow hoodie on days like this because it changes your mood. It's a fact. I think the color yellow is amazing for that, maybe that's why they made that smiley face yellow all the time, so you'd feel happy about it. I wonder. Anyways I think this outfit is swoon worthy, and did you see I threw in the Andy Warhol banana? Of course I did. Any day it's pretty grey out, just throw on some bright colored clothes. Don't grab for the sweats to make it match the weather even more. You'll see a change in your mood, no jokes. Go Bananas! ( god i love being a corn ball, at least I can laugh at myself HA!)

My Own Accessory Line!!!

Coming January '09...Get ready for your little hearts to swoon!!

90's greatest songs...

If you we're an 80's baby than you were old enough in the 90's to appreciate these songs. When you hear them they give you a certain warmth and nostalgia of your Ninja Turtles and your creepy Baby Alive doll that shat her pants. Awesome. Although some of them just remind me of 6th grade and getting the horribly popular "mmm bop" song sang to me repeatedly. I unwillingly share Hanson's last name. I Have two S's in my last name though because I deserve it!

1. Snow-Informer (a licky boom boom down...seriously.)
2. Cypress Hill-Insane in the Brain
3. House of Pain-Jump Around
4. Kriss Kross-Jump ( I guess I like jumping.)
5. New Radicals- You Get What You Give
6. Nirvana-Smells Like Teen Spirit
7. The Breeders-Canon Ball
8. Hanson-MMM Bop (It has to be on here, it just has to.)
9. Sir Mix-A-Lot-Baby Got Back
10.Vanilla Ice-Ice Ice Baby
11.Salt N Pepa-Whatta Man
12.Oasis-Wonder Wall
13.Beastie Boys-Sabotage
14.Marcy Playground- Sex and Candy
15.Foo Fighters-Everlong
16.Right Said Fred-I'm Too Sexy
17.Missy Elliot- The Rain
18.Deee-Lite- Groove Is In The Heart
19.Weezer-Buddy Holly
20.TLC-Waterfalls
*** One more for good luck Jamiroquai-Virtual Insanity So amazing. Love, Love, LOVE that song.

This is only a few of my favorites, not in any particular order. These are the best songs ever that can never get old. I need to have myself a 90's party I know my friends would be completely pumped on hearing these songs back to back to back. That is a fun play list. What were your favorites? I want to hear. Even if you were born before or after this what was your favorite songs that remind you of your child hood?

Item Inspiration of the Day...

Need an idea for your holiday cocktail dress this winter?? Flowers. Flowers are the most amazing items to pull inspiration from they're vibrantly colored and layered. Every cocktail dress should have some poof or texture to it. Try and stay away from the long and flat dress, it comes off as old and up tight. Have some fun with it and get something with a little bit of netting underneath to poof it up and pick bright colors! The simple black is so boring, stand out at the party and liven it up with some color! I think I'm going red this year. Although I wouldn't mind wearing everything in that set. Blue flowers is what came to mind first so I went with it. Perfect.

Got the Sniffles??

I'm very sick in bed, which is not common for me I'm usually running around regardless. This is the first time in years I've actually felt so sick I actually wanted to stay in bed. I don't know what to do with myself though. It's entirely boring and as much as I love my laptop, it's not enough. Not enough stimulation, so after a while I decided I'd compile, what do you think? A list. As you all know I love to do.


Here's what I found that appealed to me:
- Get someone in your family to buy you your favorite food or sweets, indulging
while you're sick can make anyone feel a little better.
- Online Accessory shopping, that's more like my kind of indulging!
- Watch the whole Season of your favorite TV show...I'm working on Dexter, I just
started to get sucked into it. 2 seasons too late!
- Dress your pup in old clothes...mine didn't like it too much but it made me laugh.
Maybe that's just the delirium in me.
- Drink a lot of Chai Tea (or coffee) so you feel a little less dead.
- Make prank phone calls to your best friends, no one will ever know it's you with
that monster sick voice of yours.
- Watch the reruns of Paris Hilton's New BFF and make fun of the desperate
contestants...Vanessa is a obsessive psychooooo! Yay for Britt! Do we really need
a show to make friends these days? Come onnnn.
- Play with hot pink play-doh...ooo lala.
- Make a personal list of your own of things to do for any day. I always think lists
are fun they give you something to look forward to or work towards.

I'm gonna make a salad that I won't be able to taste. Wooohooo!

Item Inspiration of the Day...

Inspiration from an ice cream cone ay? I made this today and I just wish I had somewhere to go with this outfit. It looks like so much fun, it's super cute and daring. You would definitely turn heads with this. I need a night out in the city with this one. The ice cream necklace...I love more than anything. I got it for Christmas, but not yet. Have to wait! So excited for my new jewels! Where do you draw your item inspiration from?? Try it, it makes putting outfits together so much fun!