The Fashionista Files

Inspired Look : Keira Knightley

KarissaB — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 21:23:08 PST

Mudd® pretender wayfarer glasses $22.00 - Kohl's

Enzo Angiolini Women's Saul Knee-High Boot $179.00 - Endless.com

Cotton Dreamin Jumper $108.00 - French Connection

Bernardo Cropped Faux Leather Moto Jacket (Juniors) $58.00 - Nordstrom

What She's Wearing
Rick Owens Leather Jacket
Jimmy Choo Yule Bots

Interview with Gossip Girl Featured Designer: Double Happiness

KarissaB — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 20:23:41 PST

KarissaB reblogged this from Gossip Girl Fashion

I interviewed Stephanie Wells, the designer of Double Happiness whose pieces have been frequently featured on Gossip Girl, in magazines such as Seventeen and Nylon, and seen on celebrities including Nina Dobrev and Emma Roberts.

KB: How long have you been designing jewelry for and what's the background of your line Double Happiness?

SW: I have been designing jewelry for 11 years. I began making jewelry for myself, but quickly found others wanting to buy the pieces from me. I am 90% self taught – that is, I did not study jewelry, wire wrapping or lost wax casting. It is through many hours of trying to figure out how to manifest what is in my head and make it into reality that my techniques were born.

KB: What are your inspirations when designing? Do you have different visions for each collection?

SW: My raw materials are what inspire me and they change each season. Having worked with editors and stylists for years, I understand the seasonal cycles and work with colors specific to that season. BUT, I have a hard time re-working materials, that is once I work with a color and cut, I find it hard to go back and be re-inspired. Thus, I am constantly searching for new, unique materials each season. I also like to collaborate with in-need womens organizations both in the US and overseas and have been fortunate to create collections with gorgeous hand made paper beads from Uganda, amazing seed bead flowers from Afghanistan, and gorgeous African wax cloth from Rwanda.

KB: What are your thoughts on Gossip Girl? Did you have a vision of seeing your jewelry on any particular characters?

SW: Gossip Girl is the fashion trend leader on TV and it is an honor to be included in their fashion. I love the fact they have a variety of looks, as I like to create a variety of looks/energies when I design. I think all women have a variety of energies they like to channel – boho, chic, rocker – and I try to design to fit all our needs.

KB: What is it like seeing your pieces on one of television's most fashion forward shows? Has being featured on Gossip Girl had a large impact on your designs?

SW: It’s extremely flattering. Gossip Girl is distributed all over the world, and it is interesting to see the response we get from people overseas. I have had sales from Jordan, England, Spain all because characters on Gossip Girl have worn my jewelry.

KB: Can we expect to see Double Happiness on any other shows or movies?

SW: Double Happiness Jewelry is often used in movies, TV shows and magazine editorials. I cannot usually publicize press in a TV show or magazine until the press actually hits the streets. But, I can say that the stylist for Harry's Law just picked up pieces from the line. We are also often on the Wendy Williams Show, Rachel Ray show to name a few.

To purchase Double Happiness Jewelry visit their website. Listed below are the episodes of Gossip Girl Double Happiness was featured in, click on the titles to see the posts!

Season 4, Episode 8: "Juliet Doesn't Live Here Anymore" as seen on Serena van der Woodsen

Season 4, Episode 18: "The Kids Are Not All Right" as seen on Vanessa Abrams

Season 4, Episode 22: "The Wrong Goodbye" as seen on Ivy Dickens

Season 5, Episode 17: "The Princess Dowry" as seen on Georgina Sparks

Emma Roberts in an ASOS Heart Print Top

KarissaB — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 18:15:39 PST

Heart blouson $39.99 - Mango

Current/Elliott The High Waist Skinny $198.00 - Revolve Clothing

Currently Obsessed

KarissaB — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:03:26 PST

ModCloth Wishlist

KarissaB — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 14:36:35 PST

1. Crimson Sighs Dress : $96.99

2. Flirting with Fabulousness Skirt : $57.99

3. This Is The New Sheer Dress : $67.99

4. Silver and Brogue Flat : $44.99

5. Free to Feel Tunic : $57.99

Inspired Look : Clueless (Part Two)

KarissaB — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:43:39 PST

Shimmery Beaded Headband $18 - Urban Outfitters

ASOS Fitted Shirt with Textured Panel $53 - Asos

Forever 21 Chunky Knit Pointelle Sweater $22 - Forever 21

My other favorite look from Clueless was Cher's sweater layered over her collared shirt. The best part about this look is that it's coming back into style, Spencer from Pretty Little Liars wore a similar look on last week's episode.

Inspired Look : Clueless (Part One)

KarissaB — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 21:00:10 PST

Silver and Brogue Flat $44 - ModCloth

Nordstrom Knee High Socks $8 - Nordstrom

Forever 21 Colorblocked Skirt $19 - Forever 21

Coincidence & Chance Silk Button-Down Blouse $69 - Urban Outfitters

Forever 21 Tailored Boyfriend Blazer $27 - Forever 21

Clueless is one of my favorite movies and I love the fashion in it. Though some of the looks are outdated now, they can easily be modernized with a few tweaks! This outfit is the easiest to recreate because it consists of basics pieces such as a black blazer, button down top, and mini skirt. Just complete the look with knee socks and oxfords!

Who Do You Think Was Best Dressed at the 2012 Golden Globes?

KarissaB — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 18:31:39 PST

Golden Globes 2012 | Charlize Theron in Christian Dior

KarissaB — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 17:49:51 PST

Charlize Theron wore a Christian Dior couture gown. I like the color of the gown but again with this dress I don't really like the extra fabric. I love her headband though.

Golden Globes 2012 | Natalie Portman in Lanvin

KarissaB — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 17:28:37 PST

Natalie Portman wore a strapless Lanvin gown that reminds me of Audrey Hepburn's red strapless dress in Funny Face. I think the dress could've done without all the excess fabric on the side but other than that she looks great!