Fashion Style Update: 2009

A Lesson in Style From Spain Anyone?

So in honor of a new year, here is a GREAT,AWESOME,FANTASTIC interview about the style in Spain! A great friend of mine, Megan Christensen, is currently and exchange student in Spain and she was nice enough to do an interview with me :) Here it is....

Me:Hey Megan, So your a exchange student in Espania? Can you tell me a little bit about the style there?

Megan: Sure! Style here:

*normal jeans or big and puffy around the thighs and then tapers at ankle.

*HUGE belt that's black and has big checkers on it (red and black, colorful, white and black).

*converse shoes (make sure they're 3 sizes too big, with high socks NEVER WEAR SHORTS (under no circumstance)

*I don't know why,wear a zip up sweater that has a design on it and has a furry hood.

**important: wear a scarf, doesn't matter if your a boy or girl, you wear a scarf (usually palistina, which is checkered and black and white) or normal scarf. Just make sure you wear one.

Emiluu: So is the Style hard for you?

Megan: Its not hard with the style because i just kept my American style, more or less.

Emiluu: So, Being American, what is the different style like for you?

Megan: Its different in that I don't like to stand out in style, where here it kinda seems like everyone is trying to stand out.

Emiluu:Great! Thanks for the interview!

Megan:No problem. Hope it helps :)

And Here Are Some Pics That Megan Sent Me For The Blog Interview! :D

Here is an example of the "Palistina Scarf" that Megan mentioned:

The "Palistina Scarf" and "wide and tapered pants":

More pants:

The "checkered belt"and converse :

Different zip up hoodies and sweaters:

Thanks to my personal (and only friend in a different country...) Friend Megan Christensen for the interview and legit pictures. Thanks a Million!!!!! :D

Until next time.

Peace, Love, and Fashion,

<3em

* Isaiah 61:10 *

It looks like a very "red" Christmas

Ok everyone,

due to technical difficulties I wasn't able to post this sooner...but hey! I am now so

to continue on my "Four weeks of Christmas" idea here was my final outfit.

My one-of-a-kind, self-made, one shouldered, totally RED Christmas dress!!

(p.s. photo credits to my lil sis Amber for being my last minute photog and to my daddy for having such a pretty green Mustang to pose on :D Love ya both!)

Holiday Reading Guide - Part 2

For today's reading guide lets look at some wedding blogs.....

Source: West Aussie Wedding

Source: Ritzy Bee

Source: Polka Dot Bride

Source: 100 Layer Cake

Source: Flights of Fancy

Source: Summer Picnic Wedding

Source: Project Wedding

Source: Brooklyn Bride

Source: Junebug Weddings

Wedding Location Hunting Today

Today is an exciting day. The big A and I are on our way to Palm Beach to check out some wedding venues! Palm Beach has come out of the blue as a location, but it seems to work - it's 1.5 hours out of sydney so it meets the 'people can stay the night' criteria but close enough that it meets the 'people don't need to fly' criteria. Here's the shortlist we are working to, cross your fingers!

Barrenjoey House

Source: The Age

Beach Road Cafe

Source: Beach Road Cafe

Ripples Whale Beach

Source: Ripples Whale Beach

Bilgola Surf Life Saving Club

Source: Bilgolaslsc

The BoatHouse Palm Beach

Source: Madison Magazine via The Boat House

Holiday Reading Guide - Part 1

Ahhh, the holidays are a little quiet in blog world aren't they? So why don't you do some back reading on some of these fabulous blogs?

Coley from One Simple Addition has a eye for design - She navigates through so many of the things I love; home interiors, etsy finds, wedding inspiration and crafting.

Ruby Press is the blog of Californian PR firm Ruby PR. The Ruby gals blog about anything they are obsessing over, by my favourite part is how they showcase their different events they've been working on. There are some great ideas there.

Lordy, the ladies from Elements of Style see the world of interiors exactly as I do - snazzy, sharp with a modern twist. Visit EOS for room candy by the truckload

I've been a long a big fan of Apartment #34 since the beginning of the year. From fashion to interiors to the Wedding Wednesday special, there is a multitude of things to read here.

Blogs do not come much better than Little Green Notebook. Jenny's eye for snazzy DIY style makes her blog one of my daily must do reads. And be sure to read Jenny's story on her Christmas Eve baby delivery!

Le Portillion is a blog of beautiful style wrapped upped with amazing photography. With a sweedish twist Madelene brings to her life, loves and fashion to life.

2 or 3 things I Know showcases Cerre's love of design, architecture and photography with simplicity as the key. Beautiful writing and beautiful visuals.

Winter Outfit Hotness

For all my friends experiencing a colder climate right now, here is some wardrobe inspiration for you - think Ali McGraw circa Love Story. Pea coats, tartan skirts and one very hot red dress....

Christmas At Our House....

Here is what Christmas looks like at our house.....

Loving This Wedding Hair

Love these braided looks....

Source: Image Spark, Caroline Duke

Bag Week: Kata CS-17 camera satchel

Name one messenger bag that effectively combines a notebook bag and a camera case? Obviously the bag pictured above. The Kata CS-17.

Bag Week: Booq Boa Squeeze

Short version: Like lots of pockets in a laptop backpack? I count 27 on the Booq Boa Squeeze and wouldn’t be surprised if there are some hiding.

Bag Week: Crumpler 8 Million Dollar Home

Finding a good multipurpose bag can be difficult. The Crumpler 8 Million Dollar Home is a good example of a shoulder style camera bag with optional laptop storage. It works best as a camera bag; the laptop storage sleeve is added as an afterthought for a photographer that needs to download pictures in the field.

Bag Week: Booq Boa Flow XL

The Booq Boa Flow XL is huge! You can stuff a small dog in it and still have room for your computer and DSLR.

Bag Week: Sumo Messenger Bag

Short Version: Sumo is fairly new to the bag game but this is a strong showing for the company. For $79.99 you get a 17-inch laptop bag made of waterproof ballistic, rip-stop nylon. Sadly, a lack of internal organization pockets hampers the overall storage capacity.