SHANGHAI BRIGHT NOON

I've just returned from Shanghai, China and my usual-all-black attire has got to GO. Shanghai fashion put my all black garb to shame. I know we're all trying to push Fall into the atmosphere by pulling out those boots and those sweater dresses but put some color in your wardrobe people, immediately, because it's not yet Halloween and I return to Los Angeles and realize we're all dressed up as witches and its drab and funkless.

Style secret: Too scared to step out of your usual witchy-all-black uniform- take some inspiration from Shanghai and add some color by accessories, a bright print shoe, or a green purse or hat, or just ride a bright colored bike- then you'll really fit in in Shanghai ;] 

Till next time ! xx

....:::Love Don't Pay the Bills:::....

Dear reader, I have good and bad news. I broke my camera, my Canon 50D!...obviously the bad news...THE GOOD NEWS is that I have some amazing pictures to share with you; pictures that have been my recent style inspiration- no way I could have gotten these pictures myself, so a toast to a post of pictures from the professionals! Enjoy, my friend!

[Ruby Aldridge- stunning in Palm Springs]...which reminds me- COACHELLA  is NEARING!! You going? I am! :]

                                                     Proenza Schouler Pre-Fall 2011...LOVE!

Source: Uknown

the last five photographs are all Dime Piece Desgins...which can be bought here.

xx

Long Green skirts: served best during the holidays!

Am I the only person who thinks this Nightvision picture is super cool? lol

My doggy, Massimo!

Maxi Green Silk Skirt- Vintage (Crossroads)

Drape Top- it's actually a body-con dress! Vintage 

Brown leather Belt- Ralph Lauren

Cheetah Print Cardigan- Lucky Brand 

 Fierce Black Boots- F21!

Dear Reader,

Happy Holidays to you, I hope it was joyous! My holidays were pretty yummy- literally, I've been eating myself out of house and home- and I've got the jeans im not fitting into to prove it. Holiday 15? Check!

This weekend, my dear friend Kaz hosted a holiday party at his beautiful house, and while there I felt I was in the "holiday spirit", for the first time all December! It was one of those parties where everyone knew everyone, but none of us had seen eachother in a long time- so it was just a wonderful evening, in the company of wonderful friends! Observation:Almost everyone there was dressed in shades of red,  green, white, and silver- the perfect holiday wardrobe colors! I wore this green silk maxi skirt I got earlier this week. Vintage find! Yaya! And the black booties i ordered from the Forever 21 website a couple weeks ago- I love themmm!! BUT im getting the heel altered- i think the boot is so fierce to be sitting on those puny heels. You know?
Anywho, my holidays were chill, spent with my boyfriend and my dog, watching movies, and drinking too many cups of hot chocolate. Different than the big family Christmas' I'm used to, but wonderful nonetheless.
  Till next time, friend!
Xx Amelia

p.s. Estilo Secreto- Tucking in a slim/tight top into a high waist skirt, and masking the divide with a great belt can turn a top and skirt into an amazing dress! Also, if you're wearing a top that is low cut, try using Hollywood Fashion Tape to make sure your top doesn't reveal your chesticals! Pulling-a-Tara Reid is not on the list of goals for 2011. xx

EVAPORATION, CONDENSATION, PRECIPITATION

Dear Reader, the following photographic diary will show me (Amelia) with a Vitamin D deficiency. Cause of deficiency? Well, I haven't seen too much of the sun here lately- It has rained, around the clock, for the past FIVE DAYS here in Los Angeles. I would move to Forks, Washington and kick it with the Cullens if i really wanted to live in this much rain. But i don't live in Forks, I live in the Sunshine State, and i wish to do a proper outfit post, in the great outdoors! Knock it off, precipitation! Thank you.

 .....:::::That being said, here's some outfits i've been workin' with lol:::::....

Body Suit- Helmut Lang

Cage Shoes- F21

Silk Green Maxi Skirt- Vintage

Sheer Pink Wrap Top- Vintage 

Leopard Cropped Tee- H&M
Black Stone Ring- H&M

Hooded Scarf- Crossroads Trading Co.

Feather Bow Headband- F21

Penguin Sweater- LF

Green Lace Skirt- Target

Leopard Print Wedges- F21

Brown Fedora- Vintage

I definitely did not give any justice pictures to the Helmut Lang body suit- it's so dope! I'll take some better pictures of it soon- maybe when i scrounge up the balls to wear it out? It leaves nothing to the imagination, let me tell ya.  

On top of it being so frightful outside, I've been so disgustingly busy- but good busy! I just booked a role in RENT The musical, as Joanne! The show will open at the Hudson Theater, in Hollywood, in March, and i'm soo super stoked up about it! Thus, i've been neglecting my blog just a bit- but i'll do better, promise! No one puts baby in the corner! 

Till next time! (Hopefully it won't still be raining)

Xx Amelia