STYLE INSPIRATION: Lux Cassidy

Lux Cassidy played by Britt Robertson is the main character of the CW's new show Life Unexpected.
I've been watching this since it came out and really I have to say it's the most original show the CW has to offer. The characters are fun, alternative and seem way more natural that 90210's or Gossip Girl.
While set in Portland, Oregon the series are filmed in Vancouver, British Columbia, which kind of translates through how the characters dress and how they act.

As I've said before I've got this obsession with people who wear the same thing twice, to me it's just 100% more natural than them NEVER ever doing so.I mean do you ever see 90210's Naomi, GG's Blair Waldorf wearing the same thing twice? Not everybody is rich and not everybody can switch it up to infinity so that's what I really like about the show is that they always bring things from the wardrobe back up. It's easier to relate to.

First off, Lux always wears some kind of coat, mac, jacket with it being always raining or really cold, I mean it's Canada there's not much to figure out.

1. Vila Gold Button Jacket
2. ASOS Wax Belt Shooting Jacket

3 essentials in Lux's closet are skinny jeans, large tee's and beanies. That girl must have like 300 beanies which I'm pretty much jealous of.

When looking for beanies always check out the guys section they have way more choices and most of the time are cheaper.

1. UGG Cable Slouch Beret
2. Alice Hannah Button Military Beanie
3. ASOS Oversized Slouch Beanie
4. Miss PomPom Oversize Beanie

1. Cheap Monday Used Black Skinny Jeans
2. River Island High Waisted Skinny Jeans

1. Nastygal Draped Strip Sweater

2. Whistle Devore Burn Out Bubble Tee

Lux's style isn't very put together and stays natural, I dress pretty much like her minus the dresses (I wish). She always manages to add a tough piece to anything that might seem girly, which I like because it stays true to her persona.

To recreate Lux's style you definitely need to have cardigans.

1. Nastygal Studded Boyfriend Cardi
2. Nastygal Metallic Fair Isle Cardi

1. ASOS Pansy Chiffon Tea Dress
2. ASOS Blue Checked 50's Dress
3. People Tree Dress by Emma Watson

As I previously said Lux likes to break her sometimes girly style with tough elements like these biker looking boots, if not she'll wear mostly flats shoes like slip-on's and leather ballerinas.

1. Steve Madden Tsunami Rain Boots
2. Rocket Dog Chain Gang Flat Boots

1. ASOS Madge Leather Tassel & Bow Loafers
2. Vans Authentic Lo Pro Gore

WINTER SEASON: dresses

With the holidays coming up and the sales starting up I thought to make an article using only ASOS.com products (love the brand) since they're having free delivery WORLDWIDE for Christmas.

Anyways I selected 10 looks that would fit perfectly with the festivities. First off I have to admit I love giant structured dresses but you have to think: Is it practical? Can I sit in it? Can I eat in this? Yeah because we all know Christmas is about stuffing your face, drinking champagne, running around and dancing. You should always think about this when you buy anything or else it'll be useless.

VELVET
1. ASOS Velvet Rushed Sleeved Dress
2. ASOS Velvet Embellished Bandeau Dress
3. ASOS Velvet Twist Body Con Dress

PETERPAN COLLAR

4. ASOS Faux Pearl Trim Trapeze Swing Dress
5. ASOS Knitted 60's Shift Dress
6. ASOS Peterpan Collar Jersey Dress

EMBELLISHED
7. ASOS Embellished 60's Shift Dress
8. ASOS Feather Corset Dress

DRAPPED
9. ASOS Heavy Drape and Fold Body Con
10. ASOS Cross Back Skater Dress

I love these dresses but I have to say my favourites are definitely n° 1, 4, and 7, I'm a big fan of colourful dresses but I admit black and dark colours are better to me . Black dresses can be used in lots of occasion unlike when you take a very remarkable dress like the Yellow one which will be easily noticed if used more than once.

Anyways I was going to add a selection of different blazers and cardigans that you should check out too but I won't because this post is a bit long.
Just remember you don't put a velvet blazer over a velvet dress, if you wear a black dress (or any dark colour) try to add an eye popping top/blazer/pair of tights ... to mix it up.

STYLE INSPIRATION: Fearne Cotton

For the non-British readers who might not know who Fearne is I picked this up from Wikipedia:

is a British television and radio known for presenting a number of popular TV programmes such as Top of the Pops.

As a kid living in England she was pretty much my Idol, before she came to Top of the Pops (which I also watched in France) she presented Fingertips a art show for kids which I was totally addicted to. Anyways since the 2000's her style has change a lot and now she dresses more like a grown up than before (she was in her early 20's). And she's pretty much become a British Icon with a casual yet put together style.

What I love about her style is that she's not afraid to re-use stuff she already has. I'm sorry but seeing celebrities never wear the same clothes twice is kind of stupid, the real variety is when you can use and abuse of your clothes without your outfits every being the same! That's style to me!

Going through early pictures of her I also noticed she uses lots of dark neutrals but always gives them a good twist with scarfs, hats, blazers...

She's also pretty edgy which I can relate to 100%

This kind of outfit really reminds me of Mischa Barton's style (they're friends) which I really like, it has a vintage feel to it.


All pictures from: Fearne-Cotton.net

STYLE INSPIRATION: Kat Graham

Kat Graham or Katerina is an American Actor, Singer, Record producer, Dancer and Model. You might know here as Bonnie Bennett in The Vampire Diaries.
I noticed Kat a bit before her VD days but it was mostly in minor roles and now I'm pretty happy she's in the limelight because her sense of style is quite inspirational I think!

What I've noticed about the way she dresses is that she doesn't give herself any limits, she's quite daring, but always stays classy.

She also always manages to make her looks seem effortless even when they are so eye popping!

She also give a lot of importance to jewellery and accessorizing which I love since I am too a big rings and shoulder pads fan. Plus she never puts too much, she keeps it simple but well arranged.

As for her make up she tends to use different colour smoky eyes and bright matt lipstick to stand out and compliment her skin.

Over all I'm really in love with Kat Graham who unlike her character Bonnie is amazingly well dressed (don't get me wrong Bonnie doesn't look like a hobo but she's way more dressed down in an Abercrombie and Fitch way which I don't really like) and gives so much energy through her style.

Just to finish check out her new song "Sassy". I'm telling you it's pretty good, even I don't listen to pop music but this kinda made my day!

All images from KaterinaGraham.org

It gets better, By PIXAR

I hope this video touches you as much as it did me, I actually cried because what these people are going through is so hard. And even though I'm not gay I would stand my ground any day for them because they deserve as much happiness as anyone. Love is unconditional and it should stay that way, undetermined by your sex, colour, religion, social condition, nothing. It should stay as simple as it is, between two people who can't get enough of each other.

Being bullied in school when I was younger taught me a lot of things, I'm not sure it made me a better person, maybe a bit (I admit I can be a bitch and not be kind to people who screw me over, because it's hard to forgive and forget) but at least it taught me to be stronger and trust myself first.

Because people are mean and they will never do you any gifts, but once in a while you'll meet that special person which will show you how much you're worth. That you're not a punching bag, a loser, a nobody.

I now know it's good to be different. It feels so right not to blend in. Learn from it.

Christine Centenera

Source: TFS

Christine Centenera is the fashion editor for Harper's Bazaar (Australia). She also freelances as a stylist. She is a self confessed "sucker" for anything with studs and metal detailing of patent leather.

Source: Wikifashion

life of the PARTY

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