Inna is a Romanian pop singer who has been especially popular in Eastern and Western Europe. I first heard her while I was studying abroad in Paris. I have admitted before that my guilty pleasure is techno, and Inna plays to this perfectly.
Okay fine, I’m also incredibly jealous of her hair… but do we think it’s extensions?
My personal favorite is “Hot”:
She is going on her first world tour in 2011 – who’s in??
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I came across this cottage on both TheNewYorkTimes.com and The English Muse. Designer and blogger, Sandra Foster, has taken shabby chic to a whole new level and it’s beautiful. Located in the Catskills, this Victorian cottage has one room and a lofted bed (accessible by ladder). How much did this cost to renovate? Only $3,000. Foster proves that if you have creativity you can do anything for nothing.
I could easily live in this gorgeous one room cottage for the rest of my life. Whatever happened to the Shabby Chic show anyway….?
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There is nothing more depressing than the day after Christmas. The stress and anxiety of Christmas planning is gone, family from far away have all left to go home, all baking is finally finished, and the tree is left naked with no presents under it. I want to thank all my family and friends for making this Christmas so special.
Although I really do love giving gifts more than receiving (and I’m NOT just saying this – it’s a great excuse to shop!), Santa (and others) did leave me some great little treasures under the tree this year. And I want to thank my friends and family for their generosity.
Here are a few of the highlights.
A dome cake platter from Fish’s Eddy! (Thanks Mom!)
I snagged this gem in the annual family grab bag – it’s been on my “to read” list for weeks.
Roll up flats – the best invention ever! They roll up perfectly to fit in a small bag for when your feet are in total agony after a night in heels.
A Louis Vuitton coin purse from the boyfriend :] I especially love it because it’s denim – different than the usual LV leather.
Anna Sui’s new book from my Grandmother! Other than the amazing pictures of her collections, it also talks about her experience in the fashion industry.
A cute cherry patterned apron to go with my cake platter.
And my favorite gift of all…
No, not a puppy, unfortunately,… But my boyfriend is sponsoring a sick puppy named Marty who has a neurological disorder in my name. He was rescued from a puppy mill and has various health problems causing him to walk in circles, stare in to space, and forget to eat. However, he is currently living in a foster home until he is adopted. And thanks to my boyfriend and others, Marty is able to get the care he needs.
Although I am so grateful for these gifts, I am even more grateful for the people who I got to spend the holiday with.
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After 10 years of being the Editor-in-Chief of French Vogue, one of my favorite people and style icons, Carine Roitfeld, has decided to leave. Stating she has left to pursue “personal projects”, many are still unsure of the real reasons she left. Some are saying it was because she was being influenced by certain designers and brands to feature their collections in the magazine, but that is only speculation.
Carine Roitfled has really shaped what French Vogue is today. Although Paris has always been the fashion capitol of the world, Carine set a whole new tone for fashion with her risqué editorials featuring nudity and models smoking. She basically created the way the world sees France and its powerful influence on fashion. And since becoming Editor-in-Cheif, she has increased the magazines circulation by nearly 45% in the last ten years, even in this horrible economy
Although they are still deciding on who will take her place, it looks like French Vogue’s Fashion Director, Emmanuelle Alt is the runner-up. I find it hard to believe that anyone can truly replace Carine Roitfeld and do what she did to French Vogue.
Read an interview Roitfeld did with WWD about leaving Vogue here.
Although various different posts and topics drive people to Fashionspirations.com, there are a few specific people and subjects I must recognize for giving this website so much traffic.
Erin Lucas
Since first posting about her, she has continuously been the number 1 read post. Even after leaving The City, people are still interested in who she is and what she’s doing. Read her Style Icon post here.
Mila Kunis
Ever since the premier of Black Swan, Mila Kunis has been a huge search item for Fashionspirations. Clearly, by all the recognition and popularity she is gaining from Black Swan, this really was a break-through role for her. See her at The Book Of Eli Premier Here.
Alessandra Torresani
This Caprica actress is a huge traffic driver ever since I posted about her leopard dress at The Young Hollywood Party.
Provocative Fashion
Provocative Fashion, or some variation of this wording, has also been a huge search item. I guess I can’t be too surprised since I do post a lot of Maxim editorials, along with various lingerie and risqué photo shoots. So thank you, controversial fashion editorials.
Filed under Celebrities, Fashion
Music is always an important aspect of the holiday season. You need music not only for Christmas dinner, but for baking, winter get-togethers, and just relaxing and sipping hot coco on cold winter nights. Here are some of my favorites to listen to for the holidays.
1. Norah Jones
Something about her voice reminds me of New York City during the holidays. Listening to her, I feel like I’m in a small cafe in New York lined with Christmas lights, drinking hot chocolate. Maybe this is because she is often playing in Starbucks… However, her music is also great for dinner parties and small romantic dinners.
My favorite albums of hers are “Feels Like Home” and “Not To Late”. Although, she did win a Grammy in 2003 after producing “Come Away With Me” – which is another great album. Anything by Norah Jones you will love. If you don’t want to purchase her albums just yet, make a play list on Pandora and you will slowly find yourself humming her songs.
2. The Annual Starbucks Christmas CD
Every year, me and my mom make it a point to purchase the Starbucks Christmas CD. From Frank Sinatra to Sarah McLachlan to John Legend to Betty Wright, the Starbucks Christmas CD always has the best mixture of Christmas songs. (Great to play during Christmas dinner).
3. Anything Grey’s
The Grey’s Anatomy Soundtrack always has the best songs (not only for the Holidays). Even if you don’t watch the show, you will still love the music. Featured artists include Rilo Kiley, Tegan and Sara, Inara George, Anya Marina, and many other artists you have never heard of before this album but will soon grow to love.
One of my all-time favorite Christmas songs I found through the Grey’s Anatomy Soundtrack: “It Came Upon A Midnight Clear” by Sixpence None The Richer. (Yes, the same band who sang “Kiss Me” from “She’s All That”).
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