Happy Two Thousand Heaven!

I love the New Year! It encourages you to change your habits, do new things, and makes you rethink how you plan to finally get to your dream goals! I stopped making New Year's resolutions about three years ago because I felt like nothing was getting accomplished. I would start the change and within 2 weeks I would give up or forget about it. So what's the point? I feel like I get more done anyways when I don't make an actual resolution at midnight on New Years Eve. So far it has been working out great for me. So instead of resolutions, I'll tell you guys my goals I hope to accomplish for 2011 and show ya'll some of the clothing I'm loving in this New Year. If it doesn't get acheived, I won't beat myself up over it. There's always next year right?

1. Keep teaching myself how to cook. Cook more ethnic recipes! Buy more cookbooks! ( I already two this year!=an Indian Cookbook and 500 recipe plus book(which includes many ethnic foods)

2. Get an Internship for the Summer, preferably with a magazine and hopefully in New York Austin, Miami or San Francisco. I'm fine with staying in Atlanta too!

3. Visit Mexico City. I love traveling and M.C. is on the top of my list. I am absolutely in LOVE with Mexican Folklore Art, handmade items and Mexican/ Aztec architecture. I hear many stories about how cool and underrated the city is. StreetPeeper.com always shows the awesome street style of Mexico City, plus a vacation there shouldn't be too hard on my wallet. My friend Olivia and I are talking about renting an apartment in the middle of downtown Mexico City for about a month.

Nothing too far fetched right? Pretty realistic I say.

Had my first cupcake of 2011 already and obviously I was excited! Really excited that my afro hair can now go into a perfectly wrapped bun. White Chocolate Macadamia Cupcake with ultra high icing. YUM!

 Here are some of the stuff I'm dreaming about right now...

Jeffrey Cambell " One O One" $134.95

Military inspired wedges!

solestruck.com

Finsk $589 solestruck.com

I can't afford these shoes but they are nice to look at or at least dream about! Some people might be thinking these may be comfortable but promise they will be. I tryed on a similar pair on in the store and they were ridiculously comfortable, and I don't live in heels everyday. They're so architectural but simple

Gee Wa Wa $234.95 solestruck.com

Love Love LOVE these shoes! So weirdly cool! I love the heel and I would probably be 6'1 in these shoes!

Seneca Rising Pynes Romper $168 Nastygal.com

Anyone who has been reading for a while or at least personally knows me, KNOWS that I am a true lover of rompers, playsuits, onesie- whatever you want to call them! They are so playful, comfortable and can wear with just about anything. I love the styling of this look also. The color is beautifuI! need to pair some knee highs with a few of my rompers in my closet collection. 

Leopard Harem Pants $48 nastygal.com

I'm really into printed African esque baggy pants right now! I want at least 7 pairs by the end of March so I can wear them all winter, carry them into the spring and wear nonstop in the Summer. I'm all for Leopard. These are a dream.

Aztec Jumpsuit $68

Here's another one! African printed and a romper!? Need this for my closet collection! Not badly priced either.

Exposed Harem Pants $68 nastygal.com

These sheer harem pants are GENIUS! Perfect the summer. Layer underneath some crazy printed leggings. I can see it now....

I'm all giddy all over these things! I found much more stuff but we can save those for future posts! Enjoy your day, wherever you are in the world! Happy New Year!

xo
Lesly

Ideas for New Year's Festivities

This year popular ideas for New Years is all about GLAM! This includes for ladies- metallics,furs, gemstone colors, black and white combos, curly hair, large bows and for men- skinny ties, gemstone colors also, monochromatic schemes, natural hair, vests,old school sneakers,and knit caps. Some people I know are having trouble with figuring out what route to go for New Years. Hope I could help.Here are some of my favorites.....

First up, Men!

Check out Shia Lebeouf on the right with a skinny tie,vest and fitted rolled up button up. Nice!



Next up is Terrence Howard. He always looks put together and ever so adorable. He pulls off straw derbies very well and it seems to be his trademark. He finishes off the outfit with nice fitting trousers, white button up ,skinny brown belt,and a jacket to match. I'm guessing the shoes he would wear with this would be brown alligator oxfords. There is just always a vintage feel with his style. The Outkast rapper to the right takes a more simple approach with a striped button up and black pullover.



Men could always take a fun approach. Use Ferris Bueller for inspiration. A white fitted tee, leopard print vest and either dark jean or trouser, and top it off with red shoes!


Let's move on to the ladies.

Scarlett Johannson has always been one of my favorite style icons. Her style always incorporate classic pieces. Here she wears a freeflowing orange wrap dress with a orange skinny belt and black platform Mary Jane heels. She isn't super skinny and has her own mind. That's why I love her!



Amerie's style has evolved beautifully in the past year. She wears a black and white romper with patterened tights and black and white oxford heels. Kudos!


Nicole Richie is another one of my favorite style icons. She is a fashion chameleon. This is one of my favorite outfits I've ever seen her wear. Pictured wearing a yellow mini dress, vest with different kinds of animal furs mixed in and black satin pumps.