WINTER INSPIRATION:

No snow? No problem...

My go to look this winter

Need I say more?

Sweaters+skirts/dresses= Me, basically

I would wear this skirt everyday if I could

This campaign tho.. (aka Prada or Nada aka click here to watch)

The sweater I need, but the goggles?

Bold brows & a dark lip, a quintessential look

Bianca & Danielle aka Kastor & Pollux work the winter trends by layering and using monochromatic tones

It's the middle of winter and San Diego has finally decided to let in some cooler temperatures (there was even a wave of fog this week!). Of course, I wouldn't be surprised if it reached past 75 degrees by the end of the week...Anyway, I decided to compile some photos I've discovered from various sites on the internet--Tumblr, Style.com, Google--that contain some essence of winter and all things cool.

These images are actually just some of the trends and random winter-esque things that I've really been diggin'. I haven't been caught up entirely with fashion week this season either, so some of these photos may actually have been from previous fashion weeks...but, who cares? Fashion and trends tend to recycle themselves anyway, right?

I hope this collection of photos has inspired you to create your own board of whatever you have enjoyed this winter season thus far. Check out my Pinterest if you have some spare time as well~
Comment down below and tell me what you've been inspired by this winter!

Hope your day has been splendid,

Rachel

P.S.-I apologize for my lack of blog entries...this quarter in college has been incredibly busy..will blog about that later...
P.P.S.-I FINALLY watched Frozen

OPINION: MODEL OFF DUTY

A little Model Off Duty (M.O.D.) as it applies to the non-models...

Grace Bol

Josephine Skriver

Kasia Struss

Liu Wen

Candice Swanepoel

The "model off duty" style, coined first by Alexander Wang in U.S. Vogue as "the quintessential Wang look..straight from the West Coast," has been adopted by many models as their go-to outfit when in the midst of go-sees and transitions between shows during fashion week. This look is probably one of the most easy to dress oneself in and requires little to no effort, all while encompassing that flawless chic aura of a model.
The key to this ensemble lies within two key aspects: the jacket and the layering. As you can see in the photos above, moto jackets are thrown on above several types of shirts and sweaters. Jac Jagaciak, the model in the first photo, actually wears her jacket with a sheer dress as does Grace, who pairs her leather jacket with a sheer top and skirt. This adds femininity to an otherwise "boyish" look.
In the upcoming colder weather, one can pair their own jacket with a cute printed shirt as Josephine and Liu have done, or with just a simple black tee. It's also quite evident that black is a recurring color that emphasizes not only simplicity, but also a physique that flatters (in my opinion) all body types. Add on some black or dark blue jeans, boots, and you're set!
I took this look and added some pieces of jewelry I've collected (and taken from my mom haha) over the years. While models sometimes have intricate eye makeup or hair-as in the case of Candice-due to the aftermath of fashion shows, the average person can spice up the M.O.D. look with a printed scarf or, as I've done, with complimenting jewelry.
However one styles this look should be completely up to his or her personal approach of fashion itself. Be creative since fashion knows no boundaries! Keep this look simple and clean or add a burst of color (like I did with my lips). Have fun and don't be afraid to wear what you like!

Outfit:
- Black snake print moto jacket-- Korea (grandma sent it!)
- Black long sleeve-- Old Navy
- Jeans-- Pacsun
- Combat boots-- Charlotte Russe
- Necklace-- Mom's closet
- Lips-- Revlon in Siren (677)

talk to ya'll later,

Rachel