Inspiring Women: Frida Giannini, Part 2!

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A while back for my inspiring women segment I talked about the Creative Director (more like creative genius) behind Gucci, Frida Giannini, as someone who I look to for inspiration as the kind of person I want to become. However, not only was I absolutely captivated by her persona but I was also taken by her style. She manages to be the creative genius behind this huge iconic fashion label, all while looking impeccable. Maybe it comes with territory but if I was as busy as her I would look a hot mess. While I'm sure she has a team of people to make her look as great as possible, I'm not talking about execution. I'm talking about how she presents herself as far as appearances matter. Of course it helps that she's absolutely gorgeous, but still. What I love most about her look is how she wears her hair: if she's wearing her hair down she has a simple part down the middle; or if it happens to be up, it's just a simple (you know I love simple things) low-set pony tail. Her hair is a specific signature look for her. I feel like she makes the whole medium length hair thing look super, which gives people like me some reassuring hope.

The Embodiment of Cool

Sabo Skirt Shades of pink and violet dance together in a fit of pure beauty.

  My favorite place to "window shop" just happens to be on the complete other side of the world. Once upon a time, a friend posted a really really pretty dress on facebook and I had to find out where she got it from. Although it took her about two weeks to get it and shipping & handling fees were a bitch, this dress, was more than worth it.  Ever since I found out that the dress had come from Australian online retailer Sabo Skirt, I have been obsessed! Sometimes, I spend hours upon hours scrolling through each one of their categories, just drooling over each piece. Unfortunately, I have yet to make a purchase, not because I haven't wanted to but because as a full time college student sometimes paying for clothes to ship from across the world is harder than buying locally.* But the clothes are so cool and fresh so I want to share it with all of you!

Obsessed: Wool Hats

Millie Mackintosh from popular British reality show Made In Chelsea is known for her hats that she wears

Anyone who watches the popular British reality show is familiar with the ever glamorous and super posh Millie Mackintosh; and some of us, are obsessed. You could say she is one of my style crushes (but who's wouldn't she be!?); but I could write a completely separate post about her being my style crush.

Men vs. Sneakers

It is my firm belief that the older men get the more stylish they should become. I think that as they mature with age so should their style. Of course, if they are properly taught when they are nothing but whee tikes then I feel like this should be a natural progression. Unfortunately, most of the time this is not the case. However, I've noticed even though a man's style from ankle up might look good, what lies below the pant hem line may not always be so pleasing to the eye, at least my eyes.

Femme de Lux via Francoise Collection

      Femme de Lux means "Woman of Luxury," and that is exactly what the ideal woman who shops from the Franoise Collection is - a woman who understands the value of luxury. Francoise Collection is a new e-Boutique, providing a virtual luxury shopping experience for those who want pieces that "exude timeless feminine elegance." For one to understand the Francoise Collection, one would first have to understand the meaning of luxury:

lux·u·ry

 [luhk-shuh-ree, luhg-zhuh-] Show IPA noun, plural lux·u·ries, adjective

noun 1. a material object, service, etc., conducive to sumptuous living, usually a delicacy, elegance, or refinement of living rather than a necessity.

Style Crush: Ashley Madekwe

 
      Simple. Feminine. Basics. Girly. Pretty. Friendly. Chic. Details. Clean. Crisp. Fun. Flirty. These are all words I would use to describe the gorgeous Ashley Madekwe, who I admittedly have a style/girl crush on. I would like to think that I am the only one who notices this beautiful actress' eclectic style, but unfortunately I have to share her with other admirers. Not only is Ashley Madekwe a rising actress (Revenge, TBL: The Beautiful Life, Secret Diary of a Call Girl) but she also runs her own style blog, Ring My Bell, where she exhibits her stylish wardrobe. On her blog, she combines femininity with simplicity, like combining a crisp, white tank with a colourfully patterned skirt.