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A New Direction for PSS

Kristina — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 07:00:06 +0000

This blog has taken many forms. First, it was a purely curative effort–a simple collection of things found on the web that I wanted but could not have. Then, it evolved into fashion & personal style. Eventually, I began incorporating another of my favorite topics (beauty) into the mix. But, friends, today I am ready [...]

MNG by MANGO Mission

Kristina — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 00:12:19 +0000

Words cannot begin to express my utter excitement at this very moment, this moment that I have been waiting for, so I could reveal to you the same news that sent me squealing and jumping up and down for 48 hours straight when I heard the news a few weeks ago. I’ve been chosen by [...]

Arm Party

Kristina — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 07:17:16 +0000

Ahhh…the arm party. Coined by one lovely Man Repeller, the trend has been around for longer than its name. Editrixes, models and fashion bloggers alike all sport a plethora of friendship bracelets, bangles, chains, watches, and more. Down South, we lucky belles collect David Yurman bangles and wheat rope bracelets to layer. Up North, it’s [...]

BDIB: Neon + Neutral

Kristina — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 05:06:45 +0000

Neon ♥’s Neutral I’ve been so excited to debut this trend assignment for Bloggers Do It Better. Since Burberry Prorsum (and Jil Sander, and Max Mara…) debuted the look on its runway for S/S ’11, Neon + Neutral has been on everyone’s minds (I can only speak for myself, actually). The look marries a simple [...]

Northern Women in Chanel

Kristina — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 05:01:48 +0000

Nothing gets me more excited than tributes to my Scandinavian heritage. As a citizen of Norway, I love seeing the tiny country of only a handful of a million people in the spotlight. So, imagine my delight to find that not only are the beautiful women of Scandinavia being showcased–but in Chanel couture, nonetheless! With [...]

White Out: The Trend, Tips & Challenge

Kristina — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 05:01:45 +0000

Getting White Hot The runways at the Spring/Summer ’11 collections around the world featured astounding amounts of white & cream. Mind-bogglingly, even more than color-blocking, whites, creams, and beige* were by far the most predominant trend on the catwalks. Michael Kors, Calvin Klein, Reed Krakoff…heck, even the dark knight himself, Alexander Wang, went white this [...]

Poetry in Motion

Kristina — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 06:40:26 +0000

Being back home after three days in NYC for fashion blog conferences galore is like waking up from a dream. Instead of temperatures hovering in the twenties, we enjoyed a crisp day in the 60′s and a sun that warmed our backs as we walked. The past week has been so amazing – meeting wonderful [...]

The Next Big F21 Thing: Cheetah Wedges

Kristina — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 12:59:35 +0000

Forever 21 Cheetah print wedges, $35 I know. You’re probably thinking, Animal print wedges are NOT breaking news, Kristina!!! Is it just me or does it seem like trends have been lasting for-ever lately? And I think that’s a good thing. Trends are spanning seasons….even multiple calendar years! (Hello, neutrals, military, and animal print!) Budget-conscious [...]

Chunky Knits

Kristina — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 04:05:53 +0000

As fall approaches my part of the world (or rather, merely hints at it…the week is still in the 80′sF in my part of Texas) I can’t help but get excited for my favorite season of all. Fall entices me with its promise of layers (and thus, creativity), outerwear (I have a penchant for coats [...]

Moving…

Kristina — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 12:25:43 +0000

Pardon my dust! HB and I moved into our new apartment this weekend so my life has pretty much revolved around that the past week (and likely this coming one, if I’m honest with myself). Can’t wait to get the new place gorgie-d up for a home tour or something!

Watch Marc Jacobs S/S ’11 for NYFW

Kristina — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 02:10:11 +0000

If you didn’t catch the Marc Jacobs show live on the internet (being stuck in Texas it is the first show of the season I have been able to “see”!), then don’t fret. I thought you guys might want to see it if you missed it, so I recorded it for ya! Enjoy! Yes, the [...]

The Thrift Virgin

Kristina — Sat, 11 Sep 2010 21:12:58 +0000

Question: Have you ever been thrifting or gone to a resale shop? I’m asking because I never had until today – I went to Buffalo Exchange, a popular resale shop chain, and it. Was. Awesome!! I was so excited with my finds that I simply couldn’t just wait to debut each piece in an outfit [...]

Follow the Newly Redesigned Pretty Shiny Sparkly

Kristina — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 06:42:23 +0000

Well, hello there friend. It’s me. You don’t recognize me? “Did you get a haircut?” you ask, scratching your head. Nope. (gleefully) “Did you get a makeover?” you muse, stroking your chin. Sort of! “Spill!” After being inspired and reinvigorated by the motivational content that poured over my ears and eyes during the live stream [...]

NYFW Models Getting Ready for NYFW

Kristina — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 01:12:57 +0000

As the excitement becomes palpable in New York City, models are strutting their stuff on the streets, en route to various fittings and rehearsals no doubt for the upcoming shows. I am so jealous! Not because I want to be them, but because I want to (a) look as fabulous as they do on their [...]

Coattail Blazer

Kristina — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 05:01:47 +0000

Blazer- Zara, Top- New York & Co., Jeans- J Brand, Necklace- New York Design Shop, Watch- Toywatch Plasteramic, Bracelet- Tiffany & Co. Hey friends, new and old! You may recognize this from my guest post on Jessica’s blog–I’ve posted it here today so those of you who live under a rock haven’t seen it can! [...]