STYLE CONFESSIONS, SOMETIMES WE GET LOST.

I feel like my style is changing again! I'd just gotten to a point where I felt like I was starting to achieve the look I was going for, and now that look is so different...and thus the finish line just blew right past me, again. I think I'm going to blame the blogging community for this, with all the love in the world of course. There's just so much inspiration and style flowing through the interspace, it's hard not to be tossed around. Sometimes as a blogger and/or fashion student, I get lost in the idea of dressing to please others, whether readers or classmates, "Is this innovative enough", "Will they like this", "Am I being unique?"...

If I were to put a name on what I wanted, and what I want now, it would be something like: casual layers of femininity with a menswear twist (CLFwMT ) vs. classic put-togetherness with a minimalist touch (CPTMT). This new style wave is really challenging my styling skills and exhausting my brain. I think my biggest challenge is dressing to flatter my body, coloring, personality. How do I get the look I want without compromising who I am?

I think the true root of the problem was body shape. The CLFwMT style didn't do much for me; it was baggy and my body just looks frumpy under shapeless layers; and looking at the picture above, I'm not sure this look says anything about who I really am. Where as, the CPTMT look can do wonders for how I feel and usually helps accentuate my assets. ;) It says a bit about how I try to conduct myself and the expectations I hold myself to. What I struggle with is my liking for layers (because I'm always cold) and trying to balance comfort with being put together.

Long story short, I think this has taught me a lesson. Obviously, as one grows their style will change. But also, don't get lost in the crowd. I love the look of Fashion Toast and how Cupcake and Cashmere's mixes SoCal ease and edge with femininity, but just because I like it doesn't mean it represents me, or that I have to try and incorporate that. Style is a beautiful thing because of how versatile it is, how you can mold it to represent you and what you love. So furthermore, I dedicate these upcoming months on the blog to ironing out what my style is, how I can appropriately take in inspiration (without feeling style-suffocated) and bringing you guys the best advice and images I can.

Toast to that,

Elisa

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TRANSITIONING

There's lots going on in my personal life so today I'm keeping it short. I apologize for making you wait for a post, however I promised an outfit post and this was my first interesting outfit in a while.

I'm heading off to shop; I've got a video to style! I'm so excited. :) I'll talk to the director to see if I can give you guys the scoop, creative info can be quite precious {and secretive}. Have an AWESOME Thanksgiving, you should eat yourself into a food como with me. ;) I'll be back later this week!

Happy start of vacation!

Elisa

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A MIDDLETON SENSE OF STYLE

Sorry for the lack of posts this week, I haven't had anything meaningful to say and I don't want to bore you with filler. BUT! I've finally gotten back my inspiration spark. So I'm sure the lot of you have heard about Prince Charles and Kate Middleton's engagement....squeal! Well I must say, as a future Brit ;), I'm quite smitten with her. She's so beautiful and her sense of style is well, worthy of the crown.

I love her style, it's is classic & feminine; I feel that we have similar styles. After browsing through images of her, I've compiled a few looks of my own. These looks emulate her simplistic elegance but fit my personal style too; that's really what it's about, being inspired and making it your own.

{inspired by her love of blazers, her ability to look chic when she's casual, her love of wrap dresses and flattering silhouettes}

If only we could afford to change our wardrobes as we please-

here's to "one day",

Elisa

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SNEAKY PEAKY

I'm currently working on a pretty big and super exciting project!! So, to give you a little sneak peak of what I am doing, I've clipped some images to show you! These are only pieces of the full images, I've gotta keep you guessing of course. Have an amazing weekend, enjoy the burst of warm beautiful weather. See you back here, on Monday!

 {passion, wonder, inspiration, motivation, love, lust, fashion, classic, trendy}

Cheers!

Elisa

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DON'T JUST WALK THROUGH DOORS, KNOCK 'EM DOWN

{Special thanks to Taneeka Marie for the above photos}

Happy hump day everyone! My Wednesday's consist of back to back four hour classes, one of which is accounting...dun dun dunnnn. But thanks to an awesomely hilarious teacher, it's bearable. When getting dressed for my long school days I keep comfort in mind. I chose comfortable fabrics, layers I can take on and off and style, of course!

This dress encompasses all of the perfect school-day components. It was in [one of] my first shipment[s] from ModCloth! This dress is so breathable and soft; I was as perfectly comfortable lounging around reading a book this morning, as I was wearing it in class this afternoon. It's great for layering and will be thin enough for summer too!

On a more serious note, there have been some events in my life lately that've got me thinking...thinking about the future that is. So while I'm thinking about it, I figured I'd pass on some advice I keep trying to tell myself. Be patient with yourself, working hard is only part of the equation. Do your best to love life now, all the quirks included, because you'll never get it back. That being said, keep dreaming! Because without dreamers like us, the world would be dull. But, most of all, don't forget there's always gotta be that one exception and something my friend said ages ago..."Who says I can't be the ONE that makes it?"

I've gotta dash, I'm off to uni Fashion Club.

To believing in yourself,

Elisa

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ORPHEUS & EURYDICE

Hi gang! Thanks for taking time out of your busy Monday to stop in. Not sure if you've noticed, but I've been working really hard to improve images on the site, so I apologize if this one seems to be a bit lacks. Buuuut, I am working on an AWESOME project today for Fashionista Barista, that's to be launched soon! Think...GLOBAL. Sorry, can't say much more. :P

This outfit is from Saturday; I went to an opera entitled Orpheus & Eurydice. It was a really great story. The short of it, a loving couple are ripped apart when Eurydice dies suddenly. This leaves Orpheus devastated, so he decides to travel to the underworld to fetch his wife, Eurydice. The condition: he can not look Eury in the eye, and he can not explain why. Doesn't seem like much, right? Well consider how important eye contact really is, especially if you're in a serious realtionship. It doesn't sound like much at first, but it really means so much; it's a level of trust. You can really see a person through their eyes. So needless to say, he falters after a big argument and ends up looking her in the eyes, which kills her. But after the goddess Amor sees his remorse, unconditional love and his painful sacrifice, she leads them both back to the mortal world, herself. Aw, how I love happy endings.

Happy Monday-

Remember things could always be worse,

Elisa

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AWFULLY AUDREY

I love rocking the big, messy hair look in a classy way! Halfway through editing this photo my coworker pointed something out, doesn't this look awfully Audrey?? Well this look is super easy to acheive; it took me less than half an hour, can you believe it. ;)

Start with a blank, yet well prepped, canvas; this includes the classic black turtle neck, pearl earrings and a fresh face. Then tease the hair around the crown of your head. Put a head band on and push it back, just enough to let your hair peek out the front. Then, tilt your head down and wrap your hair up in a messy bun. To complete the look, draw a thin line of liner on the eyelid, keep it classy and clean.

This is an easy look that exemplifies your natural beauty and adds timeless class. Hope everyone has an awesome weekend! See you all Monday. :)

Friiiiiday,

Elisa

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PACIFIC PANDORA

 

The chilly days are beginning to add up. And it's starting to feel like flurries are around the corner. So before I have to layer my legs, I'm gonna frolic in tights. Hope everyone's Halloween ruled! I know my sweet tooth was having a blast. ;)

{Big thanks to my friend Cortny for taking the photos!}

Have a happy Monday!

Elisa

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