Dressing For College With Bardot

Yes, you read that correctly. I"M GOING TO COLLEGE. And soon, too! I've been accepted to BYU (aka, my dream school) for the summer 2013 semester. I honestly can't wait. I've already picked my housing and classes, and I'm so ready to dive into the college environment. It really breaks my heart to have to leave my family and friends earlier than expected, but I'm looking forward to the new experiences and friends that college will bring. Also, my blog will continue to be updated, so fear not!

But now that I've got all things school-related sorted out, what do I do about clothes? I'll be making the *very* dramatic culture shift from New York to Utah, and I really don't want to loose my darker, more edgy NY style in favor of Utah's sunnier, sweeter fashion sense. Bardot to the rescue! They have some of the sickest accessories, and I'm in love with their uber-trendy dresses. Here are my favorite pieces from their website that I'm dying to take with me to college: 

Bondi Maxi

Peplum High Waist Belt

This is an awesome piece. Peplums have been hot for a few seasons now, and this is a great way to add a peplum to any look in a matter of seconds. 

Textured Panel Skirt

Viper Hoodie

Utah weather is skitso. It can be 87 degrees one day and snowing the next, so I have a feeling that hoodies are going to come in really handy. 

Kate Skater Skirt

Plain. Pure. Perfect. 

Abstract Clutch

I'm normally not a fan of clutches because they don't leave you hands-free, however, with a strap option this bag would be gorgeous. Practicality first!

Peplum Trench

Again, this will be great for unpredictable Utah weather. 

Assassin Cardi

Be. Still. My. Soul. 

 

Compensation for this post was provided by Bardot. Opinions expressed here are my own.

A Ride To Remember

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This rich editorial from Vogue Spain is sensational! It completely sucks you into it's whimsical world of exciting and adventurous train rides. Coco's poses never disappoint. Bravo, Vogue Spain! 

ODILON by Stacey Clark

I got to check out Odilon shortly after Fashion Week, and I instantly fell in love with the the collection's sleek cuts, fresh citrus colors and cool-girl vibe. The pieces are minimalist (Which is 100% me!) but totally not boring, and the collection features everything from evening dresses to separates. One of my favorite things about the collection is the blouses. The cut is perfect and I fell in love the moment I laid eyes on them! I really like the blue/black/green/yellow print used throughout. It reminds me of zippers! The Spring 2012 collection was inspired by 90s era Venice Beach, CA; "Tomboys" in love: Francoise Hardy, Kim Gordon, Courtney Love and Kurt Cobain; skate parks; & contemporary artist Cheryl Dunn's 1998 film of Mark Gonzales' "skate ballet" performance in a German art museum. The shark tooth jewelry was a Fauxtale x Odilon collaboration consisting of silver cast shark teeth. (Which you can see more of here.)

Here's a better view of the awesome print. 

Also, how chic is Odilon's designer Stacey Clark? She was kind enough to pose for me. I was saying how the line almost reminded me of Celine when it comes to the cuts, and replied "Oh, I love Celine. I'm actually wearing it right now." Please take note of that incredible Celine Bag. 

For more Odilon, check 'em out on twitter and tumblr.

Behind The Scenes At Tory Burch By Jamie Beck

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 So stunning. I love it all! The details are incredible.

Red and Pink

The's so stunning. I'm totally stealing this look. Just the right amounts of red, black and pink. J'adore!

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Matchy

This look couldn't be more perfect! I love the color scheme, and how the white shirt keeps the whole thing from being too monotone. The pants are fantastic as well. 


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Visit to W29 Showroom, Part 1. Emm Kuo, The Local Firm, Rodebjer

I had a really lovely time visiting the W29 Showroom this week! I was really happy to see the new Fall 2011 collections from seriously great brands (as well as have one-on-one chats with some of the designers!). 

So going into it I thought it would be a totally crazy press event with people everywhere. Lucky, I was wrong. It was a peaceful with a really chill atmosphere, and I was lucky enough to be the only blogger there at that time. This was fantastic, because I got to have a lot of time to talk to the designers and see the samples.

Note: I had to use my mom's Droid! So the pics are far from perfect, my apologies. They really don't do the clothes justice.

Rodebjer

The collection, for me, was one of my favorites. The pieces were so elegant and classic. I instantly fell in love the moment I saw this coat. Perfection. (I promise, my photography skills got better as the day went on!) Rodebjer is a Sweedish Brand, and it can be purchased at Urban Outfitters, among other stores. I wish I could own every piece!

 

I totally fell in love with these pants (yes, they're pants!) The extreme wide leg moved beautifully and I loved the deep red color.

This dress was really beautiful to me. I loved the tailoring and the sheer top!

This skirt was so adorable!!! It only had 2 layers, which was shocking to me because the fabrics were so light and yet the skirt wasn't sheer at all. It moved beautifully. Want, want, want...

Also in the photo, the lovely Amirah who acted as my guide and also occasionally helped me photograph the samples. It turns out, she's also a blogger! See her blog here.

Ever since Christpher Kanes collection a few seasons back, I have been obsessed with Galaxy prints. I found this print to be really gorgeous and original!

Perfect shoes!

Detailing on the back of a coat.

Next up, The Local Firm

Lots of really beautiful dark clothes. I liked the straight silhouettes and the collections use of knits and patches. There was patches of different fabrics or denim mixed with other denim which I found really original.

This is also a brand you can purchase at Urban Outfitters!

A lot of the pieces had uneven hemlines, which I really liked.

It's tailored that way on purpose!

I love it when fashion is ironic, so I appreciated the screen print of a hoody on this T shirt.

Next is the beautiful handbag line by designer Emm Kuo.

I was lucky enough to have a chat with designer Emm Kuo about her inspirations for the line, which included Chinese film noir. Each bag is named after a street she's lived on! So the bags have names like Lafayette Street, Greenwich Avenue, and Rue Vivienne. I loooved this collection! The bags were fantastic when it came to combining style with versatility. You can fit your entire life inside them! The bags are very high quality, and use materials like snake skin and leather. 

I loved the round shape of this bag!

Not only does the bag zip open and close, but the two handles can become one.

I was totally in love the moment I saw this bag! It's huge! (there's a soft place in my heart for over-sized bags.)

The designer herself, with the Lafayette Street bag.

I want every piece!  Which is your favorite?


Be on the lookout for part 2!