Candy land

Get up out of your seat
Come on up to the dance floor
I've got something so sweet
Come on up to the front door
I need plenty of heat
- MADONNA -- CANDY SHOP


This weekend was a themed event at my work, Candy land!
I have so much fun while I'm working and in one week I will be going back to school to finish up.  I am also looking for an internship during this time.  There are going to be some positive changes in my life soon and I am so excited to start my career.
For now just some photos from the weekend, taken while we were setting up!

Friday

My girlfriend Kristen made her own tutu by taking a piece of ribbon and tying mesh pieces to it!  Her outfit was amazing.  I cut the length of my dress to make it shorter and then tied the extra material to my arm as a bracelet.  Two great DIY ideas!
Dress - Urban Behaviour
Necklace & earrings - Swarovski
Pumps - Walmart
Nailpolish - Revlon

Saturday

Got my hair highlighted on Saturday!  Got bored while it was processing.
Dress - Random boutique
Shoes - BCBG

Polaroid fun...

Xoxoxo
Veronica

Transition to fall

All the leaves are brown
And the sky is gray...
I've been on a walk
On a winter's day
I'd be safe and warm
If I was in L.A.
California dreamin'
On such a winter's day...
- CALIFORNIA DREAMIN' -- BEACH BOYS


The evenings are getting chilly and it is time to start layering and switching your wardrobe over into fall.  I love in between seasons it is when you get to play around the most!  Mix and match a summer skirt with a fall cardigan, boots, or a long jacket, or some long pants with a sheer tank or blouse.   Layer sweaters over dresses, and feel free to wear footwear of all kinds.


I've hit the runways to update you on some of the latest fall trends - photos from Style.com

WARNING:  PHOTO AND TREND OVERLOAD!!!!!!

COLOURS
Neutrals & soft, pale tones

Christian Dior

Blumarine

Giorgio Armani

Burnt & crimson shades, 70's retro colours - purple, orange, yellow, red

Christian Dior

Gucci

Black & gold for a touch of elegance 

Miu Miu

Versace

Gucci

TEXTURE
Bold, graphic prints - I like them done best in monochromatic colours with the shades mixed up.

Emilio Pucci

Snakeskin, animal print, plastic, sheer, shimmer and fur just to name a few

Dolce & Gabbana

Prada

Christian Dior

Pleats, ruffles, bows, feathers, stars, polka dots all over the runways!

Alexander McQueen

Christian Dior

Dolce & Gabbana

STYLES
Gothic-chic.  I have not seen this look perfected on the runway for a long time and I am loving the dark edge to these styles.

Alexander Wang

DKNY

Givenchy

Lanvin

Military, androgynous & equestrian - suits, riding boots, strong and powerful dressing

Louis Vuitton

Blumarine

Burberry

Mulberry

Maxi / midi dressing - play with the lengths of your tops and skirts!  Go anywhere from crop tops to tunics,  medium length to floor length bottoms

Louis Vuitton

Blumarine

Ellie Saab

ACCESSORIES
Chunky collar or choker style necklaces, bowties.

Christian Dior

Alexander Wang

Dolce & Gabbana

Elie Saab

Big & bulky structured jackets & parkas

Miu Miu

Marni

Alexander Wang

Hats!  There are some unique hats on the fall runway so make sure to have fun with the shapes and styles.

Louis Vuitton

Lanvin

Moschino

SHAPES
Cut-outs are here to stay, with V necks as the focus both in the front and at the back.

Versace

Michael Kors

Layering!  Especially around the middle area.  This will help you transition your summer wardrobe into the cooler seasons.

Dsquared2

BCBG Max Azria

Wide leg pants have been peaking around for the last couple seasons but are sure to really make a hit this fall!

Marc by Marc Jacobs

Giorgio Armani

A-line shapes and colour blocking - an updated trend from summer, the blocking is getting chunkier and less neon, and the skirts are longer for the upcoming colder seasons!

Prada

Versace

Balenciaga

Happy fall shopping my loves!

Hold on to the rest of your summer before it slips away

Xoxoxo

Veronica