A(DRESS) THE MESS

Overall, my relationship with dresses has been in full force since I can remember. They're perfect for throwing on when you're running late, or for getting snazzed up for that party you've been looking forward to all week. 

Going into the endless bowels of dress styles to choose from, I'm going to target t-shirt dresses today. T-shirt dresses, like most, can be dressed up or dressed down depending on the occasion. They're perfect for that effortless look that says you tried, when in reality you spent a solid 12 seconds into your outfit that day.

I'm currently on the hunt for these one-piece wonders, so I wanted to show you guys some of my favorites that I've found so far:

Left: Stripe Knit T-Shirt Dress // Nordstrom
The classic striped t-shirt dress that you've probably seen every girl wear. Regardless of its increasing popularity (and slight mundanity), you can easily put your own flair on it by adding a statement necklace with a jean jacket and/or some bright, colorful flats.

Middle: Silence + Noise Blanc T-Shirt Dress // Urban Outfitters
Still staying on the casual side of the spectrum, this dress is the most lenient with all styles. It's easily customizable (and comes in various colors), whether you're pairing it with a simple waist belt or dressing it up with some ankle booties and a vast assortment of necklaces.

Right: Tweedweave Shiftdress // Madewell
For the people who lean towards the more business casual/mature style, this dress probably fits you best. I personally tried this dress on in the dressing room and I instantly felt like a businesswoman in my 20s. The simple lining creates a nice, neat border that frames around the dress, ultimately helping the design flow together.

--M

*Insert Red Heart Eye Emoji Here*

Recently, I've been fascinated with the combination of classic concepts with modern looks. Comme des Garçons- a revolutionary brand known for its signature logo (a red heart with eyes)- epitomizes the idea of mixing timeless structures with current patterns and prints.

Meaning "Like Boys" in French, Comme des Garçons was founded by Rei Kawakubo in 1969. According to Wikipedia, this Japanese-based clothing line grosses approximately $180 million/year and has expanded worldwide in recent years. It's out-of-the-ordinary artistic concepts crossed with monochromatic pairings have created a distinct look for the brand, a look that is exceptionally unique in our time. Below are two of my favorite runway concepts from Kawakubo's brand. 

image source: vogue.com

image source: redcarpet-fashionawards.com

--K

Black is the New Black

Fall is officially here, although those of us in SoCal have yet to feel that autumnal vibe. However, that hasn't stopped us from (attempting to) emulate what seems to be an eternal trend : black on black. This timeless pairing of colors has transformed from a color of mourning to a color of elegance, mystique, and power. Below are some of my favorite black on black inspirations for the upcoming season. 

Note: all pictures found on tumblr.com

--K

Wang X H&M

H&M is back with yet another designer collaboration: Alexander Wang.

Alexander Wang is a force to be reckoned with; his unique blend of brooding color schemes and chic street vibes have brought a new and innovative look to the high fashion industry.

At 30 years old, Wang is the youngest designer to collaborate with H&M and is following in the footsteps of iconic designers such as Donatella Versace, Stella McCartney, and Karl Lagerfeld.

Wang's collaboration is scheduled to appear in stores on November 6th, 2014. 

Here's a sneak peak of the collection, as seen on the @AlexanderWangNY Instagram:

--K

NYFW : Rebecca Minkoff

NYFW is in full swing, so I decided to do a quick highlight on one of my favorite shows i've seen thus far, Rebecca Minkoff's SS15 collection.

Minkoff's collection has a very young and simplistic vibe, and is said to be inspired by photographer Deborah Turbeville. Turbeville is known for adding a darker, brooding vibe to the photography world of fashion. 

The collection contains many cooler color palettes and tones, and (of course) a handful of eye-catching bags.

Photo source:  schonmagazine.com

--K

Madewell Jeans Review

Guys... I splurged. I couldn't help it, I was in desperate need of go-to jeans and Madewell seemed to be the only store that delivered. On the bright side, these jeans were on sale and Madewell was having a 30% off sale event! **double sunglasses emoji**

As previously stated, these jeans are pretty much your average everyday jeans-- but they're not. Not only are they super versatile, they're also EXTREMELY comfortable because of the flexibility and stretch of the denim (I could sleep in these).

The jeans that I chose go down to the ankles and have a small zipper lining towards the end, which I thought gave the denim a little more personality.

Overall, I think these jeans are a good investment and are worth "treatin yo self" to. These will definitely last a long time, even if you accidentally sleep in them.

Jeans: Skinny Skinny Zip Jeans in Sky Wash // Madewell

--M

Delicious & Healthy Breakfast - Toast, Guacamole, and Egg

I love breakfast. So. Much. Today, instead of the usual greens-and-fruits smoothie I whip up with my Nutribullet (aka the best investment I've ever made), I decided to put a little more effort into my breakfast. I thought of this creation the night before and based my recipe off of one that I later found, but added my own flair to it. The recipe below serves one person.

Ingredients:

• 1 avocado
• Lemon Juice 
• 1 tomato (or as much as you prefer)
• Salt & Pepper 
• 1 piece of multi-grain bread (or any you prefer)
• 1 egg
• Olive Oil
• 1 basil (optional)

Steps:

1. Scoop out the inside of the avocado with a spoon and mash it up in a bowl.
2. Slice the tomato and add it into the bowl along with some lemon juice and salt (to taste). Mix.
3. Toast your bread (of course, you may do this whenever during the process!).
4. Heat your pan and add the olive oil, then add your egg (I cooked mine sunny side up because it was prettier, but feel free to make yours however!). Add in salt and pepper on the yolk.
5. Spread the homemade guacamole on the toast, put the egg over it, then add the basil on top!

This recipe doesn't take a long time and is super simple (especially if you're a mediocre cook like myself). My mom and I thought it was delicious and will definitely be making it a lot more often!

--M