Say, "Bonjour!" to The Little Black Jacket!

Image courtesy of Yahoo! News; trailer for The Little Black Jacket

          Coco Chanel. That name alone is enough to make millions tremble in awe. Not only was Miss Coco Chanel an acclaimed fashion designer and idol internationally, but she still is today, marking her 138th birthday on January 10th. Although she unfortunately passed away in 1971, she continues to influence the fashion industry even today.
          During her active years in her label known as 'Chanel', she created the idea of 'the little black dress' and publicized it, as it later made an appearance on millions of websites and shops across the globe. After digging deeper, her clothing brand, Chanel, has revealed 'The Little Black Jacket'.

Carine Roitfeld

          Chanel collaborated with 113 celebrities who sported the admirable little black jacket in their own unique individual ways to endorse the name and make it a legend. Mission accomplished! Not only did they meet their goal (not to mention, go well beyond their goal!), but they also won over many, many fans of the jacket, myself included. To cut to the chase,  Yahoo! News puts it well in an article: "'Chanel officially presented Karl's latest tome: a weighty collaboration with Carine Roitfeld, which features 113 celebrities and fashion personalities wearing Chanel's iconic little black jacket in their own style, presented in a lavish coffee table book. It was launched with an exhibition in Tokyo's G-building in Aoyama.'"

Claudia Schiffer

          As one anonymous source described the infamous little black jacket: "'The Little Black Jacket is made primarily from the basic material known as 'tweed'. The jacket is also created to act as a cardigan but can serve multiple purposes from being the highlight of your outfit to being a simple accessory. The silk lining is beset by a gold chain whilst the trim is braided.'"

Haider Ackerman

         A few fashion icons among the celebrities to bear The Little Black Jacket with style are: Claudia Schiffer, Georgia May Jagger, Charlotte Casiraghi, Daphne Guinness, Linda Evangelista, Carine Roitfeld, and the lovely Alexa Chung. Although it may seem overbearingly feminine, several male celebs that sported the jacket with style include Kanye West, male model Haider Ackerman, and Vladimir Restoin Roitfeld. Each celebrity sported The Little Black Jacket in style and made it their own with accessories that emphasized the infamous jacket.


       

Totes That Float Your Boat

          Pretend you're at a luxurious beach, or even a simplistic local pool. That sun is hitting you perfectly and you reach over to apply some sunscreen so you can tan safely without being burnt to a crisp. Agh! You forgot your sunscreen...again! You've been meaning to bring it but you don't have a cute tote to bring it in! Welcome to the life of an average teenaged girl! Below are images of tremendously cute tote bags for when you hit the beach, pool, or whatever suits your fancy.

Roxy; $28.00 USD; available at Zappos.com

Glitter tote; blog.garanimals.com

          Not willing to spend the money? No problem! Below are a few links to tutorials on how to make a tote bag that are easy-and-quick-to-make and uber cute! Enjoy!
• http://www.ehow.com/how_4994725_sew-beach-bag-tote-towel.html

  - Does not provide pictures
  - Vague
  - Materials: strap webbing, pins, and a beach towel


• http://www.marthastewart.com/856337/accessories-you-sew/@center/381714/handmade-accessories

  - Includes pictures (first slide; click)
  - Detailed
  - Leather - not intended for beach/pool purposes but can be
  - For the advanced sewers
  - Materials: rotary cutter, quilting ruler, and fabric of choice


• http://www.makingfriends.com/gifts/bandana_tote.htm

  - Includes a picture
  - No sew; just cut and knot!
  - Made out of a bandana
  - Rather small but cute
  - Simple and quick
  - Still able to sew instead of cut-and-knot to suit your fancy
  - Materials: Two 22" bandanas and scissors

H&M Green Line Goes Red



French Model, Constance Jablonski, modeling a long-slit dress
from H&M's green line, Exclusive Glamour Collection.



          It's official! H&M has officially launched their green line! Numerous starlets were spotted displaying H&M's green line entitled: Exclusive Glamour Collection (EGC). Every piece from the EGC is made of earth-friendly materials and still manages to maintain an uber fashionable and modish look. EGC gained its fame as many stars hit the red carpet wearing H&M's EGC pieces. (Pictured below are a couple of said stars and pieces.)



          Pictured in the first row is Amanda Seyfried sporting EGC's tuxedo jacket and matching bottoms to the premier of In Time in October 2011. The image to her right is the same outfit from the collection.
          Pictured in the second row, Kristin Davis wore an eco-friendly chartreuse dress from the new H&M Conscious collection to a benefit last month. The image to her right is the same outfit from said collection.

          Not only are the dresses above (and beyond) extremely environmentally-friendly to show that fashion can also be "green" and stylish simultaneously, but they are also very affordable. Starting at $59.99, EGC pieces hit stores across the globe on April 12, 2012.
          All of the dresses and other pieces of EGC are created using sustainable materials including hemp, organic cotton, and other resourceful materials that prove beneficial to the wearer and the environment.
          According to a press release, being green and stylish go hand-in-hand! "'These collections show how important sustainability is to H&M... This is all part of Conscious, the ongoing initiative to increase the use of organic cotton and other more sustainable materials.'"
          In order to spread EGC's name and spread the ability to be "green and modish" at the same time, many celebrities and companies endorse H&M's green line, Exclusive Glamour collection.
          Props and big thanks to http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2117198/H-M-Conscious-Exclusive-Glamour-collection-New-line-celebrities-of.html#ixzz1pxkJUHBy for supplying this article with wonderful information and photos to go into depth to benefit all viewers of this blog and article.
          Credit also goes to http://fashion.telegraph.co.uk/columns/olivia-bergin/TMG9163137/HandM-fuse-eco-conscience-with-glamour-for-new-Exclusive-Glamour-Collection.html for also providing this article with informative information and the first image pictured to benefit all readers of this blog and article.

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~ Strawburrie Mint

Alexa Chung Edition



Alexa Chung

          Alexa Chung, fashion icon, stands as an idol to millions across the globe - including myself. In the image above, Miss Chung combines a floral skirt along with a casual French-inspired black top. Not only would it seem fitting for such a starlet, but it is also surprisingly stunning and cunning! The flats also tie the entire outfit together, which may I say: are to-die-for! As for the makeup: a light pink shade of lipstick which reminds me exceedingly of a carnation (my favorite flower), and the infamous, romantic shadow-effect was used on the eyes to complete the look.

          The outfit seems wearable to anything from a formal party to a day out on the town. Keep your eyes on Miss Chung, nothing but great things can be said about such an inspirational fashion icon.

~ Strawburrie Mint

All-the-Rage Rainbow-Style!

All of the above items are available at the uber fashionable modcloth.com ! Be all the rage with all the color! From cherry reds to sky blues, modcloth.com is the perfect source for vintage and colorful apparel! :)

~ Strawburrie Mint

Oh, So Fly Flats

          Ready to break out the flats?  Of course, you must do it spring-style! And there's no better way to do so than with H&M Ballet Pumps! Not only are they super chic, cute, and comfortable, but extremely affordable @ only $7.99!! These ballet pumps will go perfectly with any casual attire! They're also available in 10 delightful shades! Credit to sugar-and-spice.com for the image above.

Spring it On with Trendy Nails

www.baze.com


No spring outfit is complete without these modish, floral nails! Begin with a creamy white base coat. With a thin nail polish brush, create colorful flowers on each nail. (Don't be afraid to work in your own flare!) Complete with a protective transparent polish. The more colorful, the merrier! Props to www.baze.com for the lovely image provided.

Essie's spring nail polish line is here!!! From pops of color with creamy pastels to trendy nudes! Take spring by storm with fab nails!









There are endless possibilities when it comes to nails! Manicures, florals, nudes, pastels; anything that's colorful with a POP! to it, is welcomed whole-heartedly this season!

Eventually, myown creations will be added as well as other trends from different Spring lines!
Requests? Comments? Comment below, please and thank you so much! :)

~ Strawburrie Mint