This weekend Jael Paris and I have been celebrating Hallowgivingmas in July. This is a hybrid holiday of Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas. While this holiday normally takes place in the fall, we decided to have this year's party in July.
Because of the extensive partying, we are taking a vacation day. We'll be back Tuesday. In the meantime, feel free to invent your own holiday. (If you do anything fashionable, please tell us about it.)
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Happy Holidays!
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Friday, July 17, 2009
Project Design: The Owlery
Project Design is our own friendly competition where we put together collection of independent designers for you to rate on your very own imaginary runway.
Ever since Jael Paris did the awful thing of loaning me the first three Harry Potter books (rendering me completely unproductive), I've been contemplating my need for a pet owl. I'm now half-way through the fifth book, and with all the buzz about the latest movie, I want an owl more than ever. So which one should I get?
Owl on Branch by AnabellaDesigns
Hedwig The Owl Earrings by ZuzusPetalsCreations
owls the second earrings by foamywader
Little Pine Owl Necklace by sweetberrybird
Owl Pendant by SilverBeyondOrdinary
Mellow Yellow Owlet by RachelleD
Kawaii Yellow Owl Pendant by MaruMaru
hoot hoot necklace by chainchainchained
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What To Wear With...
My friend, Lori, recently purchased these tie oxfords by Miss Me. She thinks they'll go with lots of things, but when her family expressed doubt, her mind went blank. To help her out, I've put together a handful of looks for her new shoes.
Lori's nickname is Cheshire Cat, so one of my styles uses an animal print and two pieces of feline jewelry. Kitty loves her jewelry.
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Thursday, July 16, 2009
FMF Reader Poll: Makeup For Beginners
Last week Jael Paris asked how old you had all been when you started wearing makeup. This made me recall my first attempts at putting on makeup when I was fourteen. My instinct has been to start with blue eyeshadow and pink lipstick (I blame Barbie for this), but I toned everything down before I left the house, which I still thank myself for doing. Even though I played with my makeup at home for outrageous looks, I walked out of the house looking almost natural (almost). What did your first attempts look like? Feel free to explain more in the comments.
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$150 Challenge: Couture-Inspired
This week's $150 Challenge was inspired by the abundance of black lace at last week's haute couture shows. Add crazy heels, a little glitz and a pop of color for your own personal runway. This bold party look cost a non-designer price of $141.32.
lace dress, Forever 21 $29.80
ruffle pump, "Cut That Heel" by Irregular Choice on Endless $77.52
blue snake clutch, Prezzo on Amazon $30
chunky ring, Charlotte Russe $4
If you have a $150 Challenge for us, send us an email (or Tweet us or Facebook us or use pigeons).
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Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Etsy Shop of the Week: isadora clothing
Shop: isadora clothing
Why We Love It: We featured one of isadora's dresses, which can be worn countless ways, in our very first Project Design. We've been fans of these versatile "chameleon" dresses ever since. Best of all, you can order custom fit and colors.
Price Range: $63 - $360
More Info: Visit isadora's blog for more info about the shop and ways to wear these dresses. Also check out the YouTube channel for tutorials about different ways to style the dresses.
Favorite Items: Chameleon Wrap Dress $116 (pictured); Eco Chameleon Wedding Gown $360; Chameleon Shirt $63; Chameleon dress and tube top set $156
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Juicy Summer Style
Someone on Polyvore mentioned being into fruit-colored clothing, and I started thinking about mangoes, papayas, pineapples and other tropical delights. Not a bad way to celebrate summer. Now I need a smoothie.
Dresses
Top: floral strapless dress, Forever 21 $27.80
madras sundress, Gap $52.99
feather print maxi dress, Forever 21 $27.80
orange cross back shift, Target $39.99
Bottom: African print dress, Anthropologie $228
lace trim sundress, Mod Cloth $49.99
red halter maxi dress, Victoria's Secret $95
color block kit tank dress, Twelve by Twelve $39
Tops
Top: ombre fringe tank, Forever 21 $42
saffron top, Victoria's Secret $49
layered chiffon top, Forever 21 $22.80
Bottom: orange ruffle top, Lauren by Ralph Lauren at Bloomingdale's $79.50
punch pleated blouse, Victoria's Secret $39.99
embroidered blouse, Anthropologie $88
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