Indian Summer

Left over from summer, I miss the nature trips. This was when we went to the Indian Caves.

Sugar Rush

All the clothes and accessories come from my closet. This is Julissa. She has the soul of a rockstar, and loves to raid my stuff. The cheetah print top has amazing ruffles all around the collar, it's from Papaya. Purple tights; Forever21, Cutoff Purple Glove; Hot Topic, Bracelets & earrings; Flea Market. The silver bracelet is actually has a lion head and a lion paw as the clasps. Love it, love the whole outfit.

Fall Fashion Muse

Most television shows lack real creativity or imagination. It's season after season of the same fame obsessed trashy type of people, celebrities, and "reality" t.v. I can't stand it but I do have a weakness for television dramas like Mad Men. Set in the '60s world of advertisement, affairs, and New York City the show is addicting to watch. Of course I'm drawn to the Great Gatsby-esque story lines but at times even more so the style. Is it any surprise when it was the era of Jackie O, and Marilyn Monroe? I haven't been the only one to notice apparently, Banana Republic "Mad" ads and articles on the Mad Men cast & costumes have been everywhere. It's my inspiration for Fall. There is a grand emphasis on shape and a sort of glamour or feminine mystique that has been lost.

Faith 21

Personally I think back to school shopping is like icing for a cardboard cake, but I never turn down shopping. During my trips I found alot to fall in love with, like Forever 21's many new collections. They have the glamourous Cirque collection with a nice selection of tulle skirts everywhere. Faith 21 is a plus size version of Forever's fashion, with the same affordable prices, just an extension of the size chart. It is only available at certain XXI stores, like the one on Michigan Avenue where I saw it. The store listings or entire collection can be found on the Forever 21 website along with the other lines like Love 21 and Twelve by Twelve. Check them out!

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