Clean and Clear Bust A Move Contest

Hey guys! In my free time lately, I have been making up a dance with my friends for a cool contest. It's called Clean&Clear Bust A Move. If you submit a video of you and your best friends doing a dance, you might win a trip to dance at Teen Vogue's Fashion U! For all the details and rules, check out  facebook.com/cleanandclear <http://facebook.com/cleanandclear> 
It's a cool opportunity that I'm really excited about. Will you be entering this contest?
- Grace

Hiatus is over!

Hey guys!
I know it has been a few months since I've posted anything. Sorry! The past few months have been filled with nothing but schoolwork and sleep. Luckily, since Spring Break is coming up, my schedule is starting to slow down. In the last week I have turned in three papers, taken two tests and five quizzes, and completed a project. Whew! I am so glad that is all over. Now, I can focus on the things I love: fashion and beauty. Since it's been so long since I've posted anything, I will give you a quick update about what's been going on. I have found some amazing products that I'm excited to tell you about. Also, I cannot wait to start posting pictures of spring and summer trends. I also want to begin posting once or twice a week about what is on my inspiration board at the moment. I'm really excited about the warm weather that is coming and can't wait to hear what you'll be wearing/trying in the coming months. Feel free to always email me with questions/comments/suggestions/etc.
I know this a short post, but I just wanted to let you know that I am going to begin posting again and can't wait to do my next real post! In the mean time, here is just a quick summary of what I'm loving at the moment!
Favorite Spring trend: 70s styles (flared pants, cropped shirts, dolman sleeves-- Love it all!)
Favorite eye shadow: A pink out of a Lancome palette I have. I'm not sure the exact name, but it is a light pink that is somewhat pearly. It makes me feel happier when I put it on in the morning.
Favorite face wash: Clean and Clear Morning Burst Skin Brightening Facial Cleanser makes my skin look radiant! I use it every morning.
Favorite brand for Spring: Joie has the cutest prints (I personally love their flowy tanks with small elephants printed on them) and colors (they are so spot on!). I also love Rebecca Taylor's dresses. The fits are perfect and the colors/prints could't be better for spring.
Must have item for Spring: Going along with the 70s style, I bought a cropped sweater from Urban Outfitters and have worn it sooo much. It is incredibly versatile. I wore it to my friends house with a tank and jeans, then out to dinner that night with my parents over a black dress. It would look so cute over a bathing suit at the beach, or even with your favorite pajama pants.
Favorite TV show: Vampire Diaries... so much drama!
Favorite dessert: So hard... I would have to say the gluten free Red Velvet cupcakes from Sprinkles. My friend and I just finished a project for our English class where we had to bake a cake for all the characters in the book, and I have to say that it has turned out fantastical! All the cakes look scrumptious and I can't wait to present it tomorrow.
On my inspiration board: a Chanel ad for mascara (the models have such beautiful eyes!), some pages from the most recent Teen Vogue, paper that a friend wrapped my bday present in, a tissue paper flower,  etc! There is a bunch of random stuff. I will have to post a picture some other time.
I would love to have y'all fill in your favorites/must haves in the comment section below.
XO,
Grace

Seeing Spots

One of the biggest trends that I noticed last night were animal prints. They are everywhere! Cheetah was most popular, but I saw other types as well. I think this look is so cute and definitely wearable. For those of you who don't want to wear a bright fur coat, try ballet flats. Animal prints on your feet are stylish, but not too bold if you're not sure about the trend. Stuart Weitzman makes a good pair. Besides the animal prints, I also saw a lot of fur. (faux, obviously!) They were every where though. Fuzzy vests, long coats, cropped sleeves, etc. I saw a lot of variety in color as well. While some designers stayed with the jungle animal theme, others went for a soft gray or crimson. Although this isn't an every day look, it is still fun for the cold events when you want to look cute but stay warm at the same time. I put many examples of the looks above. I think Rebecca Taylor (the first two pictures) is a good brand to try if you don't want the look to be in-your-face. Her colors are a little more muted, but still adorable!
What do you think about this trend? If you'd like to know where any of the pieces above are from, just leave a comment below and I will get back to you!
Love,
Grace

Fashion Night Out Recap

Tonight was so much fun! I had an amazing time exploring the shops of the mall. Music was blaring with remixes, and I ate a bunch of candy. Most importantly, the fashion was amazing!! I honestly could have spent all my family's money on the things I wanted to buy. In every store there was a minimum of ten things I wanted. A few favorites include:

• Anything Alice and Olivia :)
• Rebecca Taylor's Fall Line
• A grey boxy shirt with sparkly black cheetah print on it from Velvet (sounds odd, but it's cute)
• Jeans that had been painted different prints, like grey with sparkles, or black with blue stripes (again sounds weird, but  again, it's cute. I will post a few pictures of the brands I like)
• The 2010 Fashion Night Out T-shirt

Those are only a select few of the things that I was drooling over. I will be doing some posts about fall trends and fun things in the next few days, so keep in touch!
What did y'all do this FNO? I would love to hear about your experience!
Love,
Grace

Fashion Night Out!

For those of you who don't already know, Friday the 10th is Fashion Night Out (FNO)! I am extremely excited and cannot wait until then! This will be the 2nd annual FNO, hosted by Vogue and Anna Wintour. Ms. Wintour created this event last year to remind people that shopping is supposed to be fun! No matter whether you are in Los Angeles, New York, Dallas, or Brazil, there is probably something going on that has to do with this. The reason I am so excited this year is because I get to model for Nordstrom in Northpark Mall. There will be a DJ, food samplings, tons of fashion, and a cosmetics party! If you are in Dallas, you should definitely come check us out. Not only Nordstrom is participating though. If you ask around, I am sure you will find out many of your favorite stores are also. Check out www.fashionnightout.com for more information. If you are in Dallas (like me) I know the following stores are participating:

• Neiman Marcus- DJ, a candy bar (too cute!), and "So you think you've got style?" contest
• Chanel- receive mini manicures with exclusive colors (olivey-browns) made especially for FNO
• Barneys- champagne while you shop! 20% of money made will go to a group called Fashionistas
• Betsey Johnson- DJ, with purchases, get a special, free gift
• L'Occitane- mini facials and free skin consultants 
• Christian Louboutin- revealing the 2011 Spring line of my favorite heels

I am so excited it is not even describable! It is a big party going on everywhere this Friday night. If you are a lover of fashion, food, or fetes, this is defintitly a night for you!

Tell me about your experience, or better yet, leave pictures! I will be so excited to hear about what everyone  does. 

I am sooo excited!

Love,

Grace 

TGI September!

TGIF! It's only the second day of school, and I'm already tired! I am so happy that today is Friday. I am leaving for a friend's lake house tomorrow, but before I left, I wanted to do a post. Now that it is September, I have officially moved into my fall wardrobe. This means

• Dark Wash Jeans
• Big Cozy Sweaters (preferably in neutral colors, like camel and gray)
• Soft Leather Boots
• Large, Boyfriend Watches
• Alice and Olivia!

For those of you who have not seen the Fall line from Alice and Olivia, you're missing out! It is so amazing and I wish  could have every piece! I think I've talked about my obsession with this brand in previous posts, and I think once you see their gorgeous dresses, you'll understand where I'm coming from! Besides clothing, there are some wonderful Fall accessories. Try some of these perfumes that are new for fall:

• Polo Blue For Men by Ralph Lauren (although it's for men, it smells delicious!)
• Gucci Guilty
• Peace Love Juicy by Juicy Couture
• Coach Poppy
• Marc Jacobs Poppy Pop Art Edition

These aren't very detailed, but just kind of things that have been in my mind lately about what I am going to be wearing this Fall. Do you have anything you're excited about pulling out of your closet? Tell me about it! I am still adding to this list, and I want your opinion!

Love,

Grace

MIA...

Hey guys! I am so sorry I haven't posted in a little while. I was out of town in mid-August and school started on Tuesday, so I've been sooo busy. I have a lot of new posts coming up soon though about fall fashion, new beauty tips/products, and a project I've been working on. Thanks for continuing to read, and I promise to try and have some new posts up as soon as possible.

Anyway, now that I'm back at school I've been seeing a lot of new trends. One of the most popular is  I Heart Boobies bands. The bracelet is a fund raiser for breast cancer, and all the money goes towards research for a cure. They come in cute colors like pink, green, blue, black, and purple. They are only $4, and imagine if 50 people bought them... that's $200 raised towards a cure! I know I'm definitely going to buy one, if not two or three. Do good while looking cute! Here's a link if you want to check it out.
Love,
Grace