alexander McQueen Pre-Fall 2013

every fashion week I always look forward to Alexander McQueens collection. This year it's no different. I really enjoyed the mostly black and white color platte. This made all of the details even more important. From the embellishment at the shoulders in the white dress below, to the carefully chosen accessories from jewelry, to belts, to shoes, and capes they bring this collection together. 

i love this acorn necklace! its simple but still a very strong statement piece. I especially love the length of it! 

The white "gown" dresses are I think my favorite of the whole collection. I love the detail of the round studs around the collar. Its like an elevated spiked collar attached to this amazing lace dress. 

tell me what do you think? do you like this collection? can't get enough of it? wanna see more? let me know in the comments.

images via 

style.com

xo 

jes

style icon

lana del ray 

I have resisted liking her for a very long time but alas i've been sucked in too! Though her campaign with H&M, and her music being on every popular tv show, as well friends in the studio playing her music non stop for three hours. See if you could resist.  i think not. 

images via pintrest

xo

jes

spring cleaning

I know that on the east coast its still winter considering the winter storm we have moving though right now but for some reason I'm spring cleaning. blame it on wishing it was spring or feeling like I need to organize everything but I have been going though my house and getting rid of things i no longer need or want. this also goes along with this blog. i spent a few hours going though the archives of this blog and getting rid of post that no longer worked ie. images that no longer came up or post that had no substance. I may no longer have a large number of posts but the ones i do have contain more than just pictures that I found and liked. I want to have a blog that has substance and a strong point of view about fashion, jewelry, and style. so here is to moving forward and growing this blog into what i wanted it be. its heading in the right direction and i have come along way from when I started and look forward into growing in to a better blogger. 

image via pinterest

xo

jes

stuck in a style rut? part 7 the cherry on top

yes we have come to my favorite part! accessories! jewelry is my favorite part of dressing, because its like adding a whole other personality to my outfit. i know all the fashion magazines say you can change your entire outfit with a few accessories, they say it because its true. i love mixing my harder pieces (like my studded cuff) with a girly dress. i feel like jewelry makes dressing fun and an outfit complete. and you don't have to spend a lot of money, and you can do trends with jewelry.

necklaces

i love big statement pieces that when you wear them you don't have to wear another piece if you don't want to.

i also love little necklaces that you can stack them together to make a unique pile. don't be afraid to mix metals ex: silver and brass or gold. it makes it more eclectic.

bracelets

for me because my writs are so small i can only wear stretchy bracelets which limit me, though i can't wear so many of them i love them! you can wear one or stack them up. thick or thin, mix metals with leather, friendship bracelets or keep it clean with one. but when i wear one i make sure its a statement but that's just my personal opinion.

rings

i love statement rings like the ysl arty ring that make you whole hand look good.

but on the other side i love stacking rings and having multiples on my hand.

earrings

i love love love earrings. maybe because no matter what they will always fit.  I'm a fan of door knocker earrings i think its because i can feel them move around my ears so i don't lose it.
i love how they brighten your face and add color to your outfit.

now that i have talked to you guys about jewelry i will break it down and do a separate post for each. like how to layer jewelry, when is less is more appropriate.
images via pintrest
xo
jes

ring a week

this week all i did was gather images that inspire me and thought of concepts, as well as lots of drawing. Even though I haven't officially started making a ring yet I do however plan of having 52 rings by the end of the year! (maybe more!)

the photos above are inspiration images. images that struck me, stopped me and made me think. more images are coming later :)
images via pintrest.

xo
jes

I'm back on my french girl kick!

why do you ask? because they are effortlessly cool. they have perfect bed bead and amazing style.

 

the girls above are the plastiscines the french rock and roll girl group who were in NYLON as well as gossip girl. 

Francois Hardy another cool stylish french girl with perfect bangs and that tomboy flare.



bridget bardot the go to french girl for style! The bed head, the pout, and the style! She is my go to style icon.

to dress more like these french girls i would check out parisian chic book. it has helpful tips about style and life.

images via pintrest

xo
jes

week 1 of the photo app challenge

This week I just took simple shots. I'm still trying to figure out my apps to see which ones are my favorite. I took quick snap shots. Food I ate, sketches i made, rings i wear, and my sleepy puppy. All edited with after glow.

The self portraits! edited with galaxyFX and afterglow.

The lamp! i just got that flower lamp! and the pamanti brothers sandwich. which was super yummy!
still learning about the apps finding my favorites actions, as well as finding more moments to capture.
thanks for looking at my progress.
xo
jes

hair inspiration

As I mentioned before I'm getting my hair dyed this week! I'm so excited I can't wait. i just wanted to pop in and share some hair inspiration.

The color: i have decided to go red! I've been a red head before but it wasn't this type of red! I can't wait to see how I'm going to look.

I'm going Karen Gillian red! She played Amy Pond in doctor who. (which I am now in love with! And a  post about doctor who is coming soon.)

images via pintrest

xo

jes

the new year

so far my new year had been great! on the first we went to the ikea store to pick up some desks. which was my christmas gift. I was so excited. I got a nice little white desk with a few drawers. After that we went shopping! The only thing I bought was the other starbucks christmas gift card that i didn't have. (yes  I have started collecting them again.) I looked a clothes but nothing I couldn't live with out. I also think that not having everything in my closet app, as well as not having my closet clean didn't allow myself to buy something new until I got those two goals done.

on the second my sister and I played dance central. it was pretty fun and definitely a work out! we spent the day with leane one of my best friends who was home for the holidays (you might remember her from here.) it was nice to talk to her again. I miss her so much when she's gone. on the plus side I can go visit her in San Francisco and have my own personal tour guide :) after spending the day with leane my sister and i went to the hair salon and I made an appointment to get my hair dyed. I think its time for a change. hey after all it's a new year its time for a new me :)

xo
jes

rag and bone sweater

You guys know I am a super fan of designers partnering with target right? if not check out my other post about the subject.( Missoni and jason wu) so when i found out that some of the designers were designing things for a holiday collection i quickly went to check it out! i fell in love with a rag and bone sweater. it was reminiscent of a channel jacket. the only problem it was a mens sweater! not that it has ever stopped me before the only thing that did was it was too big for me. then right next to it was a little boys sweater. and may i say it fit me like a sweater should. the shoulders are right where they should be and it's a very flattering length. the target girls were laughing at me while i told my mom "i could add a belt to make it more feminine." i tried it on at home and realized i don't need the belt. it's pretty cool all by itself. the icing on the cake was all Neiman Marcus merchandise was 50% off and  the fact it was a little boys sweater which was cheeper than the mens and i had two gift cards that i never used so i got the sweater for a steal! i just needed to share my awesome bargain, and you will see me wear it because I'm going to have style posts!

image via google

xo

jes

Beauty resolutions

New Years is here! And this year I have a few beauty resolutions!

This year I plan to.....

Take better care of my skin. I way to often don't wash my face after a day full of make up and daily toxins. I know this is a no no. I will also moisturize my skin more. Hydrating your skin is the best thing you can do. It makes your make up smooth.

Perfect the cat eye and all it's variations. I love the cat eye look but never had the right liner to make it. I just got a NARS liner that I love and i'm looking forward to perfecting this look!



have a spa day once a month! It's nice to feel girly for once and it lets you relax and not stress out. I plan on trying out all of the DIY masks, scrubs, and hair treatments i have pinned on pintrest this year and this goal will help me accomplish it.

do you guys have beauty goals? do you want to wear red lipstick every day for a year? want to try a new make up routine? let me know in the comments.

images via pintrest

xo
Jes

A Ring A Week Challenge

This year I wanted to push my metal smithing skills and still do something fun! Something that wasn't an assignment for school. Then my sister mentioned to me that she was going to do a ring a week challenge. I thought that was perfect! I haven't done many rings since the ring project we had in casting and I wanted to work smaller to focus on my craftsmanship.

During the year I will document my sketches, my inspiration, and steps for every ring that I make, as well at the finished product. I haven't decided what to do with every ring once I'm done with this project maybe get them photographed and make a book?  Its too early to decide anything. here's to a new year and a new creative project!

xo
Jes