You go J.Crew

Love to see stores like J.Crew spice up the denim jacket and sundress adorned mannequins with neon high-top sneaks. 

Love at First Sight: Duane Reade Edition

I can't tell you how many times I've left Sephora feeling like the $100 I just spent on two teeny beauty products could've probably been avoided if I had A) any self control whatsoever, B) a less fervent, fiery, passionate attraction to makeup and C) entered a drugstore. It's unbelievable what I can find when I stalk the shelves of discounted over-the-counter beauty products. I've tried bushels of YSL mascaras, tons of NARS lip glosses and one too many Benefit skin products. Sure, some are great, and I'd love to own them all, but I can say with confidence that some of my must-have items were just under $12. If you want to cut back on the over-priced lip stain you just can't live without, check out your options first.

Maybelline Volum' Express Pumped Up! Colossal Mascara, $7.99

Revlon Colorstay Moisture Stain, $9.99

CoverGirl + Olay Facelift Effect Firming Makeup, $18.49

Essence Of Beauty Stand-Up Powder Brush Face, $3.15

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Check out my aesthetic.

B&W Inspo

*insert praise tha lawd emoji here*

Isn't it Lovely?

My family informs me that I'll be getting home from Israel and leaving for a family vacation in Newport Beach, CA two days later. Well isn't that fabulous. Naturally, my first inclination is to look up the resort we'll be inhabiting for a week. If I had done this preliminary research a few years ago, I would have typed in www.facebook.com, navigated my mouse to the internal search bar and pressed p-e-l-i-c-a-n h-i-l-l on my keyboard. It would have opened up a decently maintained Facebook page with some reviews and a beautiful, yet slightly pixelated cover photo. Did I do that in present day? No. You might have guessed it, but I went straight for my phone. Straight to Instagram.

It's wild how social media platforms truly change the way we seek and access information. My "sub-generation" of millennials went to Facebook. My sister's friends went to Twitter. Now, all the tweens are goin' to the 'gram. Why is it that they type up notes, screen shot it and post it as a photo to Instagram to incite conversation? Isn't that the complete opposite point of said platform?

It's interesting to question if we encourage cross-platform communication or if it just happens because we need to spread our thoughts. A photo is worth a thousand words, but those words aren't necessarily clear. I invite you to explore all platforms for how they were created. It might just feng shui your social media life.

Drip

@helloooooo

Since the day MySpace infiltrated the Internet, I have been intrigued and engaged in social media. The means of communicating has been completely revolutionized by smart phones, tablets and other electronic devices that have undoubtedly improved and personalized social engagement. Today, the use of social networks in business is imperative to generate conversation and create brand awareness. While it may take some time to see the effects (whether positive or negative) of this digital insurgence, I believe there is no better way to amplify a brand message in a more cost-effective way. Everywhere I look I see a "@" or a "#" and you know what? I like it. I understand it. I'm always around it. It works. Get with it or get lost.

Snap Fo A

Make me LOL

You wouldn't think anything of this Twitter feed from R29 during the Grammy's, but I did. It caught my eye that without glancing at the logo, it looked like one of my friends was composing these tweets. I sat back on the couch and thought, huh. I really like the fact that their feed has news and embedded hyperlinks, but they're bringing casual, humorous content into their social media. Other fabulous social media updaters such as Marie Claire and Giorgio Armani know how to get clicks, but do they know how to keep a loyal following? Bringing sarcasm, wit and humor into a company's social media could be the future. In my opinion, that's what catches someone's eye and keeps their interest. I always use my group of girl friends as a reference base. They like to be entertained by things that truly make them laugh. Kudos, R29. I think this is the way to go.

 

 
 

Perfectly Horrifying.

Less is More?

I think it's interesting that we don't remember many things because we don't think we have to try. Why is it that my father remembers what specific songs were played at his high school prom but I can barely remember the plot of a movie I saw six months ago? I think it's because of pictures. The Internet. Sharing. Social media. So many of us live through a camera lens because we want to capture the memory, but it's never quite the same. We think we'll remember, but we're just recording.

How is it that my parents and grandparents know the exact date that the first Led Zeppelin album came out? There is such an influx of music, pictures and content readily available that we don't need to revere that album, remember those lyrics or obsess over a work of art. In my opinion, the arts 50 years ago meant so much more. People had no Candy Crush and Facebook mobile to occupy their time. Just something to think about...

Content with the Content

Not gunna lie. I'm not the biggest Miley fan. Regardless of growing older and expanding her horizons, she just doesn't convince me. She doesn't seem hard or badass. I still see her as Billy Ray Cyrus' southern sweetheart of a daughter because deep down, that is who she is. Don't ask me why, it's just my gut talkin'. All of that aside, Miley wants one thing... fame. And boy is she gettin' it. #1 on all the charts, the most tweeted about celebrity, the most in the spotlight 20-something-year-old girl. She's just wreaking havoc all over the globe.

With that being said, although she is one smart cookie, who do you think is the brains behind the mood swing? The haircut? The rebranding? None other than Skateboard P.

Pharrell Williams was the one who said, girl, go on and get that hairdo. Go on and act a fool on stage. Why? She's on the lips of every current influential artist, such as Lil Wayne, Rick Ross and Juicy J, just to name a few. She's killin' it. What people don't know, is that Pharrell is the brains behind it all. With his calm and out-of-the-spotlight attitude, you'd never know.

Well, enough about Miley. This post is dedicated to one of the most unique advances I've seen in a while. Pharrell has created a 24-hour music video called "Happy." His joyous tunes act as a soundtrack to dancing individuals at each given second of the day. You can even bounce around between sunrise and sunset. There really are no words to describe the vid, you just gotta see for yourself.

EDM = LOL

I saw that my favorite NYC-based DJ's, The Chainsmokers, made a track in honor of their upcoming show at LIV Miami this Friday. They named it #Selfie (hashtag included, duh) and it is actually pretty funny. As we all know too well, I love when artists mix up the vibes. What's not to love about EDM with a bit of humor? If anything, it's also brilliant because it's shameless promotion. It's kinda like, "here's a free track we made announcing our upcoming show." I bet most people didn't even know they were playing at LIV this weekend. Brilliant I tell ya.

We in First Place

It only seems fair that I can post my choreography to my own blog right? First Place for Pike Halftime.

Trill

It's not too hard to tell what I'm constantly inspired by. Some daily inspiration on this #humpday.

 

MIAMI

Can't get it out of my mind.

cc: Barron Roth Photography

#LollyDance

Justin Bieber thinks he's created the new dance craze... The Lolly. I'm not feelin it yet but if you're curious, here's a tutorial by his choreographer, Nick DeMoura, and the real thing. *Facepalm*

Entertain Me

As NYFW comes to a close, we have social media to thank for taking us on the interesting journey of influencers' experience on and off the runway. I must admit, I'm pretty over the Insta vids of catwalks and emaciated models cluttering my feed, however, there were some moments that just totally wowed me-- and I'm grateful someone could share the experience with me. Whether it was on Vine, Instagram, Twitter or Facebook, it allowed us common folk a sneak peak into the wondrous, exclusive experience that is fashion week. What I enjoyed most was when fashion was portrayed in a very nonchalant way. Of course, I'll never not enjoy a gorgeous catwalk, but when the fashion just so happens to be highlighted while in ordinary, pedestrian settings, it catches you off guard.

Take a look at this...

When I first watched this video, the thoughts going through my head were "wow, that guy is good. Just look at his footwork." Then I thought, how could you make this about the shoes, not the dancer? If you changed the point of view of the camera to a birds-eye view, put on a pair of Armani sneakers, uploaded it to Instagram and marked it with #ArmaniMoves... then what? I'd want to buy those sneakers so much more than if it was just a still-shot frame of the feetless kicks.

A lesson to be learned from NYFW was that there are many ways to showcase fashion. Dance, for instance, is one channel of communication. Opening Ceremony used fancy cars. Remember when Louis Vuitton used escalators? I believe that getting creative gets you somewhere. It doesn't detract from the fashion, it doesn't disguise your message. It makes a show... and everyone likes to be entertained.

Pharrell- An Inspiration.

Resort 2014 - SSSSHHHOOOEESSS

I am aware of the fact that I post much too often about shoes, but I am bowing down to Resort 2014 Shoes, Bags and Accessories. I'm obv just posting the shoes, but to reiterate... oh my God.

Danielle Michetti

Edmundo Castillo

Jerome Rousseau

Casadei

Edmundo Castillo

Chloe

 

Alejandro Ingelmo

Sonia Rykiel

Oh Shit.

I believe this would be Maison Martin Margiela ripping Cinderella off. #copycat

José González - Down the Line

OMBRE BEARD.

Happy Hump Day: Simply Complicated

(Fall Armani Prive- had to say it)
 



 

#HumpDayTreat