Let's Play Catch-Up...

It feels like I've been wiped off the face of the blogosphere for the past couple of weeks; they've been hectic, yet wonderful and terrible simultaneously.
Alas, my summer vacation (which rarely included relaxation) has come to an end and I'm back in high school for my junior year, which is pretty much the most stressful year of school-with all the testing and scrambling to take the right classes, looking for scholarships, finding the perfect college for moi- but whatever, I'm not going to bore with you with those things, but attempt to excite you with some more a few things.
The first time I was on TV ->click<-, it was right after last school year ended, and you all were wonderful with your warming comments. I find it almost too coincidental that the 2nd and most recent time I made a television appearance aired the day before this school year started-but maybe that's just me over thinking.
Anyhoo, this time, VOX's founder and Executive Director and I visited another Atlanta morning show, JJ On Atlanta . Unfortunately, I can't find the video, but I have pictures!

Me in the makeup chair



One of my amazing editors (if you look close you see me taking the picture ;)



Random wall I stared at while waiting in the green room


Lights! camera! action, the set:


So, umm,Yeah. Anyhoo...
On the first day of school, I wanted to wear something similar to the Olivia Palermo look in my "Chocolate Craving" section but I didn't, I went for something a little more...well, frilly. That was inspired by this past creation

Tiered From Day To Night by Mo512 featuring Marc by Marc Jacobs dresses

As you can see, I haven't mastered the "blogger pose" quite yet...but tell me what you think. Any advice? Also...let's play catch up; what've you been up to?

;)
xoxo Mo

Why Not Do a Little Dazzle?

After a lot of inspirational posts from many a lovely blogger, my senses have now turned to the thought of not being afraid to sparkle. Or at least letting your clothes sparkle. In my Spring fashion review for VOX, I noted sequins and many other glitzy accessories were runway staples. So I thought, why not practice what I preach?
Take a look at these glammed-up editorials. Whether it's a subtle accessory, or the outfit itself, each look inspires dazzle.


from Vogue China

from Flair Magazine



From Dazed&Confused

from Zink Magazine

from Volt Magazine

Let's not forget about the addiction-worthy Balmain!




This last dress makes me wish I was a ballerina

These photos from style.com

While we're on the topic of lovely, shiny things, I stumbled across this contest. A director from the LuShae Jewelry site told me that "The competition is drawn every month and there are no limitations on the number of entries or how long you can remain entered..." The odds seem pretty fair. Why not frost yourself for free? (technically by winning)...

Inspired to Ice yourself yet? ;)
xoxo Mo

Long Time, No Ring

I love this editorial that I found through Mutima. It's by photographer Alice Rosati. The second is definitely my favorite shot. It's not of a depressed girl, but still has a melancholic flair to it that I simply adore.
There's something about that fresh and effortless just-rolled-out-of-bed-and-I'm-still-gorgeous look that certain people can embody, it's an enviable trait that I'm trying to master. Especially the wild-hair-open-mouth expression

Masters of this look:
Coco Rocha

Lara Stone, the one and only, also my latest model-crush

(by Hedi Slimane)

Heidi Mount

Sasha Pivovarova (I love her. She's getting her own post soon ;)


Many, many more that I'm not secure enough too post...
Just playing, but I honestly can't imagine searching for this type of image much too longer.

Take Me Away...

Though this editorial is a bit old, every time I look at it, I'm inspired to become more of a globetrotter than a jet setter. I'm talking about "Spirited Away", an editorial in Marie Claire's November 2007 featuring Kate Walsh. Though I've always thought of the magazine as a "softer" type of high-fashion magazine, I was really blown away by the inspiring styles, yet thoughtful-almost intellectual locations. I guess you could call it "smart fashion."

"Today’s young traveler takes the high road," it reads. "Forgoing waves in Malibu for enlightenment in Bhutan. Her style? A global mix of luxe fabrics and timeless patterns."





I think this one is my favorite.
















How about you? Loving it or hating it? Bored or inspired?

xoxo Mo

For details and image sourcing, go to MarieClaire.com

Currently Craving...Iceberg S/S08

I know this is a few seasons old, but I just realized how much I adore Iceberg's S/S08 collection. The brand's show in Milan a while back opened with the lovely Tanya Dziahileva, and included beauties Coco Rocha, Olga Sherer, Megan McNierney and Behati Prinsloo.

The collection had an interesting color palette of friendly pink, white, gold, black and a gorgeous charcoal gray. My favorite thing about it was probably the short cut dresses and rompers. The type that make your legs look mile-long! My favorites are below,
This one is my favorite, but I think I'd have preferred it in the other gold fabric used in the collection.

This gold fabric. Can you see the dress I'm envisioning?



This looks to be an adorable sweater dress, I love the belt with it


This one with the lovable harem pant trend




This one, the perfect summer romper

(The funny thing about this particular look is that it inspired me to put together an outfit, consisting of this Alexander McQueen black leather blazer and my other current craving- black gladiator heels. The main problem is that its sent me on wild goose chase to find the perfect pair of white bubble shorts, one race that has-so far-been unsuccessful.)
(all pictures from Style.com)


Anyhoo, thank you for all your comments on the last post. They're very encouraging.