YOU ARE WHAT YOU WEAR.

that said. as i tossed & turned last night, at least i sorted out what i'd wear today. and it worked. i felt awesome. not like "man oh man i'm amazing and i rock" but more, "this is so me. i'm comfortable. AND every damned thing i have on rules my world." that's a brilliant feeling. and it set the tone for my day. do you hear me, there's something to this. if you love what you're wearing, you are on your way to loving your day. 
shall we get to the details? 

my rachel rachel roy tunic is the center of the universe. it's so right, length wise, in the most delicious knit, in such an insanely vivid hue with an exotic undertone and a rocker edge. J'ADORE.

the leggings, you ask? they are @boston_proper & people, they fit like no other leggings i've ever tried on. first & foremost, they're thick. but they're also soft, and further, they ROCK. that exposed zip at the leg, it slays me. so so right. was hesitant to order. mad glad i did. 
the accessories... well, they happen to be bracelets i scored at bebe. 

they worked crazy well with all else. and there's something about wearing a ton of stretchy bracelets at once. love.

so yeah. what else? how about joan jett & the blackhearts playing a local charity event for animals. that too rocks.details? CLICK HERE. i think this is a fine time to say be there or be square. also, made the decision to go to orlando next month to check out bear in heaven play live. their recent album is one of my faves as of late. won't pass up seeing good music live when good bands grace florida with their presence. three hour drive, worth it in my book. check them out if you haven't already. promise?

love,
sunlovey

 

Doesn't spring '10 look delectable?

delicious icing hues & flourishes from instyle.com

I could write sonnets about the images above, novellas, hell, quite possibly an epic?  I've stared at the image above on end and the only conclusion I've come to is that I want every single, solitary piece shown in ways that give me shivers. Jason Wu's shaggy, peachy cream design wrapped up in lime green ribbon, Calvin Klein's crinkly yellow dolly dress with ruched sleeves... OMG you KNOW i'm dying over Fendi's icy blue asymmetric frock with a single dramatic ruffle sleeve and equally as smitten with Nina Ricci's layers of modern Victorian romance in the fairest whispers of color. I think each look will fully inspire me in the coming months. 

In other news. Haven't stopped thinking about Evan Lysacek's Olympic gold winning ice skating costume either. How I wish to have it reinterpreted into an insanely hot LBD. Check it.

It's Vera Wang and it's comprised of three-dimensional jeweled serpents and the boldest of shoulders. No joke, someone out there, recreate this look as a frock for us, ASAP. 

GREY GREY  GREY GREY CAN'T SATIATE MY LOVE FOR GREY GREY GREY GREY & today I offset it with chunky, faceted diamond-clear bling. Felt so right.  Oh & feast your eyes on my fab new grey strappy buckle booties. Good LORD it's going to be hard not to wear them every single day. Necklace is Forever 21, bracelet is Bebe & boots are Not Rated. Aren't they art? So yeah, that's Monday. Gotta get back to my Winter Games addiction. Ice dancing finals tonight! Shut up, I like it. Peace & love, boys and girls... love,

sunlovey

 JUST FELL HARD
FOR RACHEL ROY
& my bank account is going to reflect that & i'm going to be in major trouble. but what's a girl to do that loves fashion too much, is inspired by the exotic, gravitates towards all that sparkles & just told @kris_1 yesterday that she's in desperate need of some new long, slim tunic-type pieces that work with her skinny jeans & leggings. Ray Roy's site is brimming with bold color, major drama, edgy twists & sexy indian influences. i was a gonner the moment i logged on. i pray the german will forgive me. can you put one in for me too? thanks. 
What else? BOLD over-the-top ruffles offset by an understated ballet-inspired headband, tons of jet and crystal necklaces and liquid-slim black skinny jeans.
sweater: "vintage" boston proper
necklaces: forever 21 & betsey johnson
black skinny jeans: tripp
over-the-knee boots: shoes.com

 military + ruffles = so right
ATTENTION! I will never ever tire of military inspired fashion & it seems like as long as we're at war???, it keeps coming to the forefront by way of great jackets, boots, accessories & such. Ruffles lend a little romance to the look.

Jacket & shades: forever 21
Ruffle tank: Carole Little (no joke, $9.99 at TJMaxx)
Sweater vest tunic: Monarchy
Ruched leggings: cant recall
Candy: Tootsie pop

 splash blooms & bold shoulders
bright buds & blooms can be pigeon holed into spring/summer attire, unless... you add jacket + layers of chains + tights + boots as i have. splashy florals are EVERYWHERE for spring, mix it up. make it yours. Perhaps more importantly, get your hands on at least one piece of fashion with mega shoulder treatments. Could be studding, could be structured puffs, could be exaggerated padding, chains. I kid you not I am obsessed with the female shoulder. i've always seen it as a body part that will stay stunning as we age. which is why it's where i got my tattoo. so i do love the focus on the shoulder. i think it's hot.
Jacket: Bebe
Dress: Forever 21
Necklace: Target
Tights: high school :-)
Boots: Guess

I'm going to leave with you with glimpses at my Rachel Roy splurges. and by splurges, i SHOULD stress, i got FAB deals. just had no business BUYING MORE FASHION RIGHT NOW. aren't you dying to see how i wear these pieces? ha. I AM. SO in love...
love,
sunlovey