all i want for christmas!

I feel incomplete unless I post my Christmas list.. so now that I've finished all of Santa's duties -- its my turn-- ps all girls love these things!!

Love the comfy cozy feel of a down jacket!  For every day, its a perfect go to, especially with boyfriend jeans or leggings
forever 21: $26 ON SALE NOW!

for our annual Christmas day trip to the mountains-- I absolutely need a new cute puff jacket!
forever 21 down coat $32

current obsession: over the knee socks
Love these from free people $28

free people $28

some things never change!  I need at least one new pair of $50 sweats a year ha!
and my absolute favorite style is the CAMPUS.
victoria's secret $48

xx

x all black everything x

I don't think it's a secret that I love my neutrals.. so for my hubbys holiday soiree I decided to go all black with a twist, a sheer sexy twist that is!  Peep the look below!

effie's effing fabulous!

Tonight, after diligently re reading Catching Fire, I took my step daughter to the three hour movie and WOW.  For anyone who has READ the series, I think one will agree the special effects alone made this second installment so much more satisfying than the first !  I will not ruin anything else for those who haven't seen it yet but I will say that I was sooo impressed with Effie's wardrobe this time around.  So much so that I picked my top three to share!  (spoiler alert)

Costume designer, Trish Summerville took to the designer runways this time around and I had to ooh and aah at every look-- can we say MCQUEEN!

1.  Alexander McQueen Spring 2011: The Butterfly dress 

Made with hand painted feathers this look was structured perfection-- as if we would expect anything from the amazing McQueen

2. Alexander McQueen Autumn Winter 2012

OMG When Effie stepped out in this, I gasped!  The collection is reminiscent of petals and the delicate layers of fabric are just pure beauty!!

3. Alexander McQueen Autumn Winter 2012

Similar to the dress above, and from the same collection, this just screams feminine, dainty and over the top gorgeous !!  I dieeeeee

and can we just get an amen for the shoe!

Alexander McQueen is never less than extraordinary and Effie Trinket wore it perfectly. 

Odds were totally in her favor 

xx

oh hey! ama's!

Caught up with the red carpet from tonight's AMA festivities and of COURSE I had to do an official ilikithestylist report!

As always, here are my favs, the ones I loathe, and a few honorable mentions :)

BEST:

I have a total infatuation tonight with peek a boo cut outs , js!!

Miley reminded us tonight that she is still absolute fashion royalty-- and kept it pure chic in an all white Versace pant suit. Boom!

Naya Rivera looked AMAZE in this Michael Kors gown-- complete with a super sexy plunging neckline and dramatic train!

My fav all around and always, the muse Nicole Richie took the cut out situation to another level!!!  This Emilio Pucci gown owned it, styled perfectly with vintage YSL jewels. 

NO THANKS: I feel like the AMA's are one of the times to have FUN and let your hair down.  These looks were so..  UNfun.

Heidi Klum in Marchesa-- blaaah the lace, the fringe-- it's so Lady Marmalade-- As much as I love Project Runway, for some reason Ms. Klum is consistently on my poop list!

Giuliana Rancic-- I don't know, this just feels so... Bebe.  The seat belt straps on this rose colored lace number  by three floor are just obtrusive, and yet still.. boring.  Cute shoes though. Odd because I adore her stylist, Monica Rose ;)

Kelly Osbourne in Rami Al Ali
ummmmmm This is just so much dress!!  It also looks like it should be short, but it's not.  Too much purple, too much pale, too much puff!

Honorable Mentions: the come back kids!! 

X Tina!! in  Maria Lucia Hohan drress!
Such an amazing transformation!  Christina is back and bad!!  Lookin stealth! 

Danity Kane!  Super stoked to see these ladies back in the game.. not gonna lie I've been a fan since Making the Band and they're all looking gorg and on trend

oxoxox 

polka dot party !

Polka dots are one of those eternally cool elements of fashion that never go out of style.  Rather, subtle make overs keep them fresh and fun year after year!  Here are my favs for this fall:

Celine 2013

Kate spade cross body purse
nordstrom.com $190

miu miu pink polka dot coat

polka dot flat
justjilly.com

add a solid top with a polka dot bottom or vice versa for a more wearable look 

polka dot back pack
forever21 $29

get the look:

Lightweight long sleeve tees are perfect for that fall weather right before it gets officially cold. This polka dot tee is by FoxFlare. (www.FoxFlare.com)

Maxi skirts have been such a hit all year long.  Love the two tone of this one!

scarf weather is my favorite!  Add extra style to any look with a scarf of any kind!  Trend Alert: 

The "infinity" scarf is all the rage!

Stay foxy in this adorbs fox messenger bag! 

ebay.com

Luxe Leather

Leather, of course!

As much as a classic leather jacket seems to never go out of style, leather in general, in every way, seems like its here to stay!  For fall, add leather to any outfit for a stylish, chic, and effortlessly cool look.  These are some of my favs:

leather quilted purse www.asos.com 

j brand leather jean www.nordstrom.com $229

boxy leather bomber jacket, www.topshop.com  $370

faux leather legging Nordstrom Rack $17 such a STEAL!

moto leather jacket www.forever21.com $39

leather skater skirt www.polyvore.com $29

long leather glove www.topshop.com $59

leather mini www.zara.com $139

faux leather fox cuff www.forever21.com $7

Rock the look : 

FoxFlare off the shoulder tee-- the thin vintage material is a perfect fall staple. 

Add these leather J Brand skinnys ! 

combat/moto boots by Steve Madden -- This style of boot isn't going anywhere.  Such a staple piece for boot season! 

Don't be afraid to mix patterns-- these stripes totally go with the hounds tooth on the sweater and I LOVE this neff beanie!

 I.E.: 

Comfy and chic! loves it

xoxo

creame

Looking through my portfolio and realized I never posted the finals of this amazing shoot!  Showed up on set w a rack of vintage, Zack showed up with a gallon of ice cream and the rest is history.  Good times!

photos by zack williams

models sara marie, ashley liberty 

hair/mua brianne stephens

styled by moi !

wardrobe: all vintage