The Happiness In Her Eyes

My only goal in life right now is to be happy. Genuinely, intensely and consistently happy, regardless of what that looks like to others...

 

It's Christmas time! I love everything about this season...probably because everyone seems to be jolly and happy and generous...and also because people are at that point where they are settling old scores and trying to close cycles in preparation for the New Year. It truly is the most wonderful time of the year! Aside from the festivities, one of my most favorite things about the Christmas season is the gifts. I love the gifts. Now, not to sound materialistic or something, because the gifts I mean are those that you can't purchase in a store or those that have monetary value. I've been raised in a loving family where the most fascinating and most important gifts are those that you don't have to buy and I think that personally, I prefer it that way. I am not one of those people who appreciate something expensive or costly to be given to me to make me happy... I think I am a more simple and practical person where effort is more appreciated over the cost. After all, if you are the kind of person who can have anything you want, what you want are the things that money can't buy and this actually requires more energy than having to go to a mall and buying something and paying for it at a counter. Now what gifts am I referring to? It can be anything from a simple smile, an apology from someone you had animosity towards (and a reconciliation), having good and unforgettable memories with people that will last a lifetime or perhaps being given another chance to make things right. I find those gifts more fascinating... don't you think?

Fool's Gold

GOLD JEAN GIRL
(Jeans: Zara | Tanktop: Topshop | Accessories: Glitterati | Shoes: DAS)

I went a little daring and decided to wear the goldest of gold denim jeans I could find for movie night with my boyfriend over at Rockwell. What a statement piece it was. I felt like King Midas literally touched my jeans and turned it to gold. Aside from the heavy Karat feel, the pants were as my boyfriend referred to them, "so very rockstar" and I could not agree more.

As you can see, I kept the look simple and made the jeans the statement of the entire outfit by pairing it with a basic black tanktop. As always (as I usually do) I layered on the necklaces as accessories and wore my favorite pair of DAS zipper shoes to complete the look.

Would you wear gold metallic jeans? Let me know.

xx, JL


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NYFW: Herve Leger S/S 2012

Herve Leger will always be a staple and every celebutante and it-girl's go to dress for body con, body fit teeny dresses which will make you definitely suffer, scream and deprived of oxygen all for the sake of curves. A personal favorite of mine, the brand showcased an amazing lineup for its S/S 2012 Collection. Aside from the mainstays- bodycon dresses, Herve Leger sent down the runway were combinations of modern tribal African flavor with a bit of tasteful bondage and S&M. Think the canvas fit dress spiced up and embellished with flashy fringe and metallic hardware for a bit of edginess. The outfits were also accessorized with vampy, strappy sandals and the occasional tough-girl motorcycle jacket. Herve Leger’s collection proved that it is possible to improve upon what you’ve already deemed to be perfection – and that it can be a wise gamble to take your chic aesthetic into a bit more of a darker territory, with eye-catching results.

(Photos courtesy of Style Alternative)

Galaxy Bounce

Lazy day outfit, as usual, in black and silver. Nothing is easier to come up with than a shiny metallic detail dress (I think this was meant to be a shirt though), studded fringed stuff and metallic shoes. Keeping this blog as concise and simple as possible. It was a simple outfit.

The formula: LBD + Strappy shoes= Instant Outfit.

xx