The Fashionista Files

Earth Day: Get In The Spirit With A New Floral Dress!

KarissaB — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 11:42:08 PDT

Get in the spirit of Earth Day which is this Monday by wearing one of these floral dresses. What better way to celebrate Earth Day than wearing a spring dress while helping save the planet. For more ways to celebrate, check out Anthropologie which is hosting Earth Day workshops, find a location near you. See more Earth Day ideas from SavvySugar!

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Valentine's Day Must-Haves

KarissaB — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 22:02:33 PST

1. ModCloth Whatever Ruby, Will Be Dress

2. Stila Valentine's Day Palette

3. BaubleBar Iced Rose Love Pendant

4. Jennifer Meyer Rose Gold Heart Studs

5. Marc Jacobs Pale Pink Quilted Crossbody Bag

6. ModCloth Heart of Bold Heel

7. ModCloth Princess of Posies Dress

Delicate lace fabrics, heart shaped details and a little bit of sparkle is what every Valentine's Day outfit calls for. Whether you're going on a date or going out with friends, the pieces above are a must have for every girl; single or taken. It's still not too late to do some shopping for your Valentine's Day outfit! If you order from ModCloth by the 11th you can still receive your order by the 14th! What will you be wearing this Valentine's Day?

pretty in pink

KarissaB — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 16:15:21 PST

ribbons & bows

KarissaB — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:49:25 PST

Top: BP at Nordstrom. Skirt: ASOS. Tights: ASOS. Shoes: ModCloth.
Photo Credit: Justin Novak
I recently ventured to Little Italy to take photos among the beautiful architecture with Justin Novak, a local San Diego photographer. Though it was a breezy, chilly day, it was still a fun adventure. I added a pair of ASOS heart and bow print suspender tights to warm up the look. It's my belief that an outfit can never have too many bows!

merry & bright

KarissaB — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 11:54:51 PST

With Christmas right around the corner, here's what I'm hoping to find under the tree. What's on your Christmas wishlist?

#1 Bow Pumps: The holidays call for lots of parties and every party dress needs a great pair of pumps to go along with it. I love Carvela's bow back suede heels and think they would suit almost any dress for a night out.

#2 Rasberry Lip Stain: Benefit's 'Benetint' is a must have beauty product for me. It is long lasting, can be worn on lips or cheeks and is the perfect way to brighten up your complexion.

#3 Party Dress: A sequin party dress should be on every girl's christmas wishlist. Topshop's sequin skater dress is perfect for New Year's Eve and is only $60!

#4 A Red Crossbody Bag: A crossbody bag is a wardrobe essential and a red one is perfect for the holiday season. I love the 'Little Stam' bag by Marc Jacobs.

#5 Layered Pendant Necklace: The Fairytale Duo Pendant by BaubleBar is one piece I would love to add to my jewelry collection and it's only $28! I adore its delicate chain and double layers.

#6 A Beauty Bible: Lauren Conrad has a classic style I love and always looks put-together. I can't wait to read her beauty secrets in Lauren Conrad Beauty, available at Target for $15.99.

#7Bow Headband: Endorsed by Blair Waldorf; headbands are a wardrobe staple. I love dressing up a simple ponytail with a headband. This silk charmeuse headband by L. Erickson is one of my favorites.

#8Sparkle Sweater: Wildfox's red heart sparkle sweater is perfect for cold winter days. Pair this with skinny jeans, oxfords, and a crossbody bag and you've got a cute, cozy look.

Interview with Gossip Girl Featured Designer: Double Happiness

KarissaB — Wed, 23 May 2012 00:39:48 PDT

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

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

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!