October 30, 2009Fashionista: My Secret Do's & DoNOT's !Fashion should be outrageous, but without committing crimes.
We all know I love anything and everything in fashion that is out of the ordinary—when I dress and especially when I design. I would probably wear everything that others' don't have the guts or taste to rock. BUT surprisingly enough, even I have some rules and limitations for fashion that I follow religiously. Curious to know what's on my Do & Don't list for everytime I dress? Read below!
DO!! Over-accessorize. There is no such thing as too much—it's all in how you pair things together. I love stacking bracelets, putting way too many rings on my hands, and throwing something obnoxious in my hair. When you are confident in whatever you are wearing, it boosts your outfit all that much more. Lately I've been loving:
Giant blinged out snake rings! $98 @ bcbg.com
Studded bracelets! $43 @ maxandchloe.com
DON'T!! Acrylic nails with tips. I'll admit I was guilty of this every month in high school, but after horrible nail damage, and realizing it was almost impossible to sew with, I stopped getting them. Now when I see them, they look tacky. Short manicured nails may not endure as long, but they are undoubtedly much more chic! Its amazing how a horrible nail look can ruin your outfit...same with chipped nail polish! NO-NO.
DO!! Big Hair. Nothing ruins an outfit/look more for me than flat hair with zero volume. Bleh =/ Whip out that teasing comb and root pump and start volumizing! I'm not saying that you need humungous hair thats three times the size of your head, but a little tease never hurts! Give your look more bounce like the MARIALIA model below:
DON'T!! Ugg boots with mini-skrts. The Eski-hoe look is done done done, & I'll admit I used to be guilty of this my sophomore year in high school! If you must sport the Ugg Boot, pair them with pants please!
DO!! Put bows in your hair. Wear them with anything! Its one of my favorite outfit accessories & it will never get old for me. Nothing adds that little "extra something" to your look like a bow does!
DONT!! Ever own a pair of Crocs. EVER. They will never be cute, i don't care what you say.
DO!! Over-indulge on expensive cosmetics. The quality IS better than the drugstore brands—maybe not by much, but why not treat yourself every so often? My guilty pleasure: Dior lipsticks in any shade of pink. Its definitley my lip color, & a little bit of lipstick can do wonders to your outfit! Find your signature shade & enjoy!
Available @ sephora.com $28
DON'T!! Wear jeans that are too tight at the waist. No one likes a muffin top (and they can happen even on the skinniest of people)! Jeans are difficult to find a flattering fit if you have hips, which is why I personally never wear them...but when I do I normally end up getting a huge size that simply sits on my waist and then tailoring the legs to make them form fitted. If this happens to you...ditch the jeans!
DO!! Opt for FAUX fur! Who cares if its vintage? Its still gross! If you want to rock the fuzzy look this winter, make sure you fake it- I always do!
DON'T!! Don't forget the FASHION TAPE. Example: Miss Tara Reid. Poor Tara, amongst others such as Miss Lohan, would have been spared such the embarrassing situation if only they had remembered to tape and secure =[ Fashion tape works wonders. Don't own it? Go get it!
DO!! Get your ruffle on. Ruffle details can make anything cute—from dresses to t-shirts to accessories! Ruffles always add a playful and flirty edge to your look so start adding more ruffles to your wardrobe! My new collection features a ton of ruffles- obsessed!
Lanvin ruffle t-shirt dress SPLURGE! (I LOVE THIS!) $1,050.00 @ barneys.com
NEVER IN A MILLION YEARS:
Now that you know some of my secret fashion DO's and DONT's, share some of yours! Are you guilty of some of my No-No's? Leave a comment below telling me what tops your list! xo marialia
Posted on 10/30/2009 10:23 AM Comments (55)
October 19, 2009Fashionista: Fashion Police!Style & fashion speak your personality without having to say any words...
I respect almost everything in fashion/art that is different—whether it be other people's personal style, or a fellow designer's latest collection—AND I almost always disagree with "worst dressed lists." With that said, there are some things I see on people that I just don't understand and it makes me want to hang my head in shame. (and I am sure many of you feel that way towards me and my fashion sense lol). There is a WRONG way to do "different" & this might be the classic case of me the pot calling the kettle black, but below are a few cases of celebs dressed in a manner that makes me seriously question... WTF?! They are guilty of some serious fashion faux pas...
Brooke Hogan I think this girl is a little notorious for her choice in wardrobe, and I actually like her. I enjoy watching Brooke Knows Best & although her music is whatever, I don't mind it. BUT... these outfits... are pretty tasteless & trashy.
Suggestion: Dear Brooke, If you insist on wearing cheetah print, atleast go with a classic cut dress!
One shoulder silk dress by Blumarine, $1,680 @ saksfifthavenue.com
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Perez Hilton The queen of the media has some really strange taste in fashion... really REALLY strange. I wish he would be more chic & fierce in with his outfit picks—and as for the middle picture—that better be faux fur! The only thing I approve of in all of this is the Hello Kittys on the shower cap.
Suggestion: Dear Perez, I don't get it. Please just stop. Try something like this instead:
7 for all mankind tux jacket $395 @ bloomingdales.com
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Big Mac Tee by T.Rains (Traver Rains) $35 @ T-Rains.com
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Marc by Marc Jacobs slim fit dark denim jean $188 @ saksfifthavenue.com
Christina Aguilera Now that the XTina days are over (thankfully) I think she's over commiting such fashion atrocities... and I know the last dress in a more recent photo of herself isn't horrible, but I don't think its too fabulous either, and neither is the overbearing cleavage. Cover it up! As for the see-through little number: It can be seen as sexy when the top part is sheer and you can see the matching bra underneath, but never ever ever when the bottom is see through as well! Very tasteless choice in "LBD". No kudos to you, christina!
Suggestion: Dear Christina, Its not difficult to have sex appeal without looking trashy. Put those boobs away & get into one of these little black dresses instead:
Sequin strap dress by Herve Leger $1,250 @ saksfifthavenue.com
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Mendel wedge bootie $595 @ bcbg.com
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Lindsay Lohan Love her as an actress, but all I can say is: trainwreck trainwreck trainwreck. Someone is in some serious need of fashion tape for the first dress...shouldn't your stylist always have that on hand?!! As for the other two looks... no thank you.
Dear Lindsay, Stick with your typical black leggings look—they seem to be the safest for you:
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Pairing a sheer top, usually black, with the same color lace/subtle detailed bra can be chic & sexy. One wrong move though, and it can look very wrong. See-through is cool only when the top has some tasteful print/pattern on it!
lace miracle push up bra $55 @ vicotiassecret.com
Mary-Kate Olsen I have mixed feelings on the Olsen twins, especially because they always insist on wearing dead animals, but Mary-Kate in particular has some very... umm eccentric taste in how she decides to dress. NOT a fan, at all. Someone so beautiful and petite should be in things that are more smashing!
Dear MK, The constant fur look is really disgusting. Poor animals. Why don't you opt for faux, wear clothing that actually fits, and try not to get lost in your dresses? Try this—faux fur is all the rage:
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Lily Allen I like Lily Allen, I just don't like how she dresses. She needs to leave the pink hair to the professionals that can actually pull it off, stop wearing wedding dresses to magazine events, quit mistaking the daytime for some bondage lingerie show, and seriously do some major altering/taming on such a bold gown.
Suggestion: Dear Lily, I think you're rad, but I also think you need a major wardrobe makeover! Try this for something fun & cute:
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Phillip Lim maribou feather sequin bolero jacket $950 @ net-a-porter.com
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What other celebrities do you think have awful style? Do you agree/disagree with my picks? Comment below and let me know!
xo marialia
Posted on 10/19/2009 9:23 AM Comments (23)
October 16, 2009Fashionista: Rock your Homecoming!"I didn't invent fashion, but I sure as hell am reinventing it. They say dress to impress; I say dress to stand out."
Throughout high school, the only important thing to me about the school dances wasn't finding a cute date, and it was never about the theme or the actual dance itself- it was all about what I wanted to wear (surprising huh?! ;]). I think I must have worn some of the most ridiculous things at one point- from short tutu dresses to crazy string outfits that surprisingly never got me kicked out for breaking dress code haha. I didn't go to many of mine, but Homecoming is right around the corner for many of you (and already passed for some =[) so let me show you a few outfits that I would have loved to wear if I could go back in time and relive those days, or that I would wear currently if I could go to your school's homecoming now!
Look #1 I would kill for this dress by Devani Weaver...I love it I love it I LOVE IT!
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Stud clutch $48 @ shopharmonylane.com
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Look #2: I'm sure its not a coincidence that this dress from FOREVER21 looks alot like Betsey Johnson fallwinter09 collection, but its still cute & the price is borderline ridiculous.
Floral party dress $22.80
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Pink foil baby bow head band $12 @ velvetvillage.etsy.com
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Look #3: Not to toot my own horn or anything, but this IS one of my favorite dresses and not just because its made by me!
queen of hearts dress $220 @ marialiaxo.com
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Look #4: JOVANI is one of my favorite dress labels of all time... almost every single dress they make, I fall in love with. Check out the amazing colors & design on this one- to die for!
JOVANI 2010 dress- available soon @ jovani.com
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Special Occassion NO-NO's:
Whether its Prom or Homecoming or any other formal event, there's always that one (or two, or three) poor clueless girl in the group limo picture with the awful dress- the one that everytime you look back at the photos you thank your lucky stars it wasn't you? Don't be that person! Below are a few dresses that you should burn before you ever think of wearing them...
Maybe more like Dance Hall Disaster dress? This cut wouldn't look good on anybody and the mis-matching shoulder ties looks a little cheap. There are so many more chic options if you are trying to go for the classic black & white look!
Micro mini dress $27.80 @ forever21.com There IS such thing as too short, and not only is this dress cheap in more than one way, I guarantee you that mini dresses are a huge regret the moment you try to sit down (or maybe not? to each their own) ;]. You don't want to be remembered from a school dance or formal event as the girl with her butt hanging out, so stay away from the super mico mini "sexy" short dresses!
This style dress is really rough on flattering your figure--mostly because it doesn't... at all. It is such a boring style & in my opinion most "trapeze" dresses have way too much going on at the collar. No thank you.
JS Strapless beaded gown with scarf $180 @ dillards.com
...this kind of dress is SO "out" that I don't even know how or why they were once "in". Strapless chiffon gowns plus cheesy matching "shawls" are beyond hideous and overplayed. I remember this look from when my sister went to her prom in 1999...its been done, its out, its ugly, DONT DO IT. Furthermore, anything with chiffon + beads can be dangerously tacky so be cautious ;]
Which look is your favorite? Which look do you hate? I love them all! Comment below & let me know!
xo maralia
Posted on 10/16/2009 10:15 AM Comments (50)
October 13, 2009Pictures from MEXICO!so many pictures!! photos sum everything up: cruise ship. puerto vallarta. mazatlan. cabo san lucas. i had so much fun! it was hard being away from my work but vacations are good for my mind and sanity- and just what i needed, no cellphone/internet for the whole time either...nonetheless Im happy to be back "home"...enjoy..
do you like to travel??
Posted on 10/13/2009 11:47 AM Comments (18)
October 9, 2009Fashionista: Halloween D.I.Y.It's Halloween, it's Halloween! The moon is full and bright & we shall see what can't be seen on any other night.
My favorite time of year is right around the corner & I don't know about you, but I am sick of seeing the same old packaged halloween costumes in stores every single year. Playboy bunnys, Nurses, Alice in wonderland...*yawn*... even the supposed funny and original ones aren't very funny OR original anymore; and the "sexy" costumes are incredibly played out. But have no fear! If you aren't able to design and make your own, below are a few costumes carefully put together by me from mixing and matching clothing pieces that you can easily do yourself. Best part is- you won't have to suffer the horror of seeing someone else in the exact same costume on Halloween!
Cutie Ballerina This costume is so gorgeous thanks to the handmade details and the ruffle corset! I'm loving all the subtle flower accents! Pair a one of a kind corset top with a matching tutu skirt, throw on some flats in the same color story, rock a hair style covered in glitter hairspray, and you're set!
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princess tutu $35 @ etsy.com
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pink ballet flat $20 @ delias.com
Kitty Cat A much over-done costume, I know, but there are so many ways to go about this one! I went with a sequin/stud theme, some adorable tights that you would probably use over again, and threw in a cat woman mask- pair this with some huge teased curly hair and killer makeup, and voila!
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Superwoman This one has been done a million times before too (almost all costumes have, i know i know!!), but at least this superwoman costume is cuter than the cheap packaged ones from the halloween store! A bright blue AA bodysuit can be used more than just for Halloween, and getting creative with the superwoman accessories (such as bedazzling your own mask, studding the gloves, adding in a belt, etc) is a lot of fun!
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gold belt $25 @ ardenb.com
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gold mask $10 shopzilla.com (DIY: cover it in bling by hot gluing gold sequins or rhinestones on it to make it look better!)
Shewolf I love masks, but not so much using them to cover the face. Using a halloween mask as a headpiece and wearing dramatic makeup instead is alot cooler in my book. Velvet bodysuits and staple black boots are something that can be added to your closet and used on more than just this occasion, and throwing in silver accessories is key! PS-ripping your own black tights to shreds for this costume tends to look better than the already ripped ones that are sold.
wolf mask $85 @ etsy.com (wear it as a headpiece rather than a mask with super big hair!)
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velvet bodysuit $55 @ topshop.com
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ripped tights $10 @ yahoo.com (BUT the ones you rip yourself always look better)
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DV dolce vita thigh high boot $170 @ endless.com
Halloween essentials:
I don't know if many of you still trick or treat or not, but regardless I love the hello kitty candy buckets that come around this time of year! I have a black and orange one from Target from last year and it makes for great house decor. So whether or not you still go door to door (& you can never be too old for that!), if you're a hello kitty fan one of these is a must have!
Candy Apples are non-negotiable for the Halloween season. Definite must-have for any Halloween parties, & the gourmet ones I personally think are the best! Even if you are only able to have a piece or two (I can't imagine how messy or painful eating a candy apple is without cutting it first) before you pass out from sugar overload, its not Halloween to me without these around!
monster candy apples $4-$6 each @ monstercandyapples.com
Many of you don't live in Southern California, but there has to be something similar in your city to what we all obsess over going to every single october: Knotts Scary Farm! Halloween isn't Halloween without attending these things; there are a handful of different parks that do this every year & even though most of them suck for me because I don't find any of the mazes or attractions scary, I still love going!
Knotts scary farm Halloween Haunt, thur-sun all October long $50/ticket @ ticketmaster.com
What are you planning to be for Halloween this year? Do you usually buy your costume, make it, or put stuff together like I did above? Comment and let me know!
xo marialia
Posted on 10/09/2009 9:34 AM Comments (55)
October 2, 2009Fashionista: My Current ObsessionsFashion is more than just what you're wearing- its a lifestyle.
A fashionista can never have enough closet space, fashion magazines, or ridiculously overpriced shoes. We live for fashion and enjoy the art of individual style, and have realized at a young age just how powerful outfits, clothing, and fashion all together really can be. Nothing can define me better than what my closet holds, what I am wearing for the day, and most importantly what I create as a fashion designer. I have new fashion obsessions and must-haves nearly every single day, and my list of things I want to add to my wardrobe could go on forever. I thought this week's fashion picks would be fun to just list everything fashion that I am currently obsessing over- from garments, to accessories, to styles & looks!
Calico faux fur vest $22.80 @ forever21.com
I have an admitted love/hate relationship with Forever21 & i am sure we can guess why... but I must say I absolutely LOVE this ad called "FAUX for fall". I have a big thing against leather (that stops at shoes), and an even bigger problem against fur. I am glad that XXI is bringing attention to this, offering chic and affordable alternatives to leather and fur, and helping people understand that its more than okay to fake it. FAUX FTW! Polyurethane > cow skin =]
Denim hair bow available soon @ marialiaxo.com Denim hair bows!!! And denim hair accessories in general! A great way to make use out of your old jeans. I hate wearing blue jeans but I do love them in my hair; the fraying is awesome and is a nice alternative from the normal satin or tulle bows. Its hard to find these online because they are mostly made for kids, but I will have these available in my webstore soon!
Dolce Vita stud over the knee boot $355 @ bloomingdales.com Thigh High boots!!! These are my favorite to pair with mini skirts or over sheer tights- or if you're very daring, take a tip from miss lady gaga and wear them with a bodysuit outfit! They can have that real "working the corner" tacky look depending on the texture and the heel height, so try to go for a short heel/flat boot style. I love these embellished ones by Dolce Vita- so fierce!
O'Neil top $42 2 dillards.com Ruffle Tiers!!! Tiered ruffle details are AMAZING and take form in dresses, skirts, tops, purses, shoes, scarves, everything! There is something really pretty, elegant, and flirty about ruffles, and the best part is a tier ruffle style garment is flattering on almost every single body shape. I own a ton of ruffle tiered items and I cannot get enough! Next time you are out shopping, pay notice to this fashion detail & see how its incorporated into a lot of looks.
Xhilaration swimsuit $10.48 @ target.com
Cat is out of the bag: I have a secret obsession with the 75% off clearance rack at Target (& all sales in general). Most of the time I won't even look at the new arrivals (Target carries such cute clothing!) and head straight to the sale section. OH, the guilty pleasure of finding $3 tshirts and $10 dresses. Half the time I find myself filling the cart with things I don't even need, and won't even end up wearing. There is just something so rewarding about scoring clothing for cheap!
Sequin pants $58 @ emoda.com
SEQUINS!!! I adore anything sequin- and pretty much anything glittery or shiny. Sequin shoes, sequin dresses, sequin accessories... these colorful little sparkly appliques bring any look to life, & although some may think they are a little obnoxious and hate sequins, I say the more sequins the better! Ironic though, because I personally hate working with sequins for garments- they always break my machine needles & I desperately need to get a sequin embroidery machine to create these things myself!
Giornali Italiani di moda!!! My coffee table is full of these. There is something so inspiring about Italian fashion magazines to me, maybe because it's everything I am in a glossy little book. I love collecting and reading them, always noting the daring differences in style between LA and italy. Italian designers design so elegantly and beautifully, just everything about these magazines is probably one of my biggest obsessions! I just wish they weren't always so damn expensive here.
Happy panda shoes $22 @ emandsprout.etsy.com Panda Shoes!!! i think I am going to own every single pair of animal shoes em&sprout makes by the end of this year, haha. Panda shoes are so cute and adorable, and i love that they come in a ton of different styles. Now all I am looking for are so hot animal inspired killer heels!
Matte bubblegum pink lips!!! Nothing screams more "80's" to me than this makeup look. I did the red for a while, but soon ditched it and started using light pinks. Looks best on dark complexions- I wear it with everything!
What are some of your current fashion obsessions?? Comment below with some links, I would love to see!
xo, marialia
Posted on 10/02/2009 9:45 AM Comments (27)
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