Pretty in Punk

I love punk music and punk style however, trying to do a punk post became very hard for me.  I am not the punk style wise in the slightest so this was quite the challenge. My inner rock goddess wanted me to be all rock n' roll or emo black so here was my attempt at a Met Gala everyday look for a punk post! :) Also sorry for all the pictures I just loved them and couldn't decide! 

  

I was trying to channel Taylor Momsen and her slips but when doing so I felt a little too provocative so I decided to add a baggy black tee over my slip. 

The slip is actually a lining from an Elizabeth & James dress I almost wore but it was too wintry. 

The black slouchy tee is from Urban Outfitters and has been featured before.

 The motorcycle boots are from BCBG and I love them any time of the year.

My nail polish is by Essie: Fiji is the color name.

Rings in order from left to right: Eagle(chicken): Forever 21, Turquoise: vintage piece, Raised Stud ring: Forever 21, Turquoise:vintage, Eyeball: candy machine, Swirly Ring: vintage. 

  

Black lace bracelet is actually a head piece from F21, again silver gladiator bracelet is from Flower Merchant and the studded and black bracelet above it I made! 

Product used in my hair for the awesome texture: Not Your Mother's Beach Babe Texturizing Sea Salt Spray
 

 Everyday Karma necklace is from Target. 

Rosary necklace from Charming Charlie's and has awesome extenders. 

Black booties are awesome. These have tiny holes and I found them at Rack Room Shoes. Very comfortable for a heel. 

I adore the zipper detailing on the insider of the booties. They make it easy for my high arch to fit in the shoe.

This was just to show how long that slouchy T is! 

 I mix matched earrings from F21 this being the Ace of Hearts. 

Also from F21 gold lips with red rhinestones. 

  Clinique lipstick color: A Different kind of Grape

 

Silly rock on picture.

Not quite punk, but the bracelet is actually a hair piece so I decided I must show it that way! 

I used Mac sparkly black on my eyelids and a liquid eyeliner from E.L.F.  
Huge thanks once again to my beautiful and sweet sister for dealing with me and always taking these awesome photos. Check her blog and her website HERE for awesome photos and DIY's. 
Check back for my next post on Thursday!

xoxo,
Madison 

Met Gala 2013: "Punk: Chaos to Couture."

Okay, so many people do not know what the whole fuss about the Met Gala is, and to be real honest other than the crazed outfits the "it" celebrities wear I myself was not hugely informed about the Met Gala. So I did a little digging to find out exactly what the Met Gala is... 

The Met Gala is an annual event at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and it benefits the Costume Institute. The Costume Institute used to be a permanent exhibit in the museum where historical costumes and accessories were displayed. Sounds pretty sweet to me!! Anyways each year it has a theme kind of like a high school prom. Last years theme was dedicated to brilliant designer, Alexander McQueen after his death and was called "Savage Beauty." This years theme is much more fun and exciting, not that paying tribute to the wonderful McQueen designs isn't. This years Met Gala theme was "Punk: Chaos to Couture." Enough history! On to some of my favorite looks and disappointments!I like to end on a good note so lets start with the bad. 

Kim Kardashian. I love the Kardashian's but honestly what the heck was Kim thinking? I love embracing the baby bump, but this is not the proper way to show it.Maybe a case of pregnancy brain? I'm utterly confused by the gloves as well... It's spring and you look like you have no hands, which is kind of creepy.(Givenvhy by Riccardo)

 WORST DRESSED NOMINEE. 

Madonna. What were you thinking? This makes me think of a bad film about Nazi Germany. I understand the concept of punk and I know you do too, but this is inappropriate and certainly not age appropriate for you. BAD Madonna. (Givenchy Haute Couture by Riccardo Tisci)

WORST DRESSED NOMINEE. 

Beyonce. Looking like a hot mess. I can't even look at this picture because I am so disappointed in Queen Bey's styling and dress. AWFUL.(Givenchy)

Katy Perry. Are you trying to make me cry? What about this look is punk or even good for that matter? She has an awesome figure and this dress isn't doing her any justice. Absolute disaster. (Dolce & Gabbana)

Miley Cyrus. Anyone who knows me knows that I love me some Miley Cyrus. I have loved her newer edgy look but this is just bad. Her hair had been looking so good but for some reason this reminds me of a crazier Sharon Stone do. I love Marc Jacobs and this dress would have been so maj if she kept her hair like it was on the cover of Cosmo. I still love her, but she's totally on fashion probation. (Marc Jacobs)

 Elle Fanning. I get it you're young and may not have a concept of what punk truly is, but this is ever so clearly not punk. You should really know that is seventies and hippie and so not chic. This looks like a bad costume for Hair the musical. Also you should find a new makeup artist it looks like a five year old painted on your rainbow eyeshadow and not in a punk grunge way.  WORST DRESSED NOMINEE. (Rodarte)

Kristen Stewart. Just giving me reasons to dislike her even more. I commend her for trying to pull of a pant suit however, this is really really bad. The pants do not fit at all and I really want to blame it on how high the waist is but this is just so bad. Her makeup was right on though with Punk theme being deep red and almost bloody looking. Seriously bad look.(Stella McCartney) WORST DRESSED NOMINEE. WORST DRESSED.

On to the good

A major trend of the night was cutouts- not totally punk but still super sexy and a trend I adore.

Miranda Kerr. Gorgeous. So her look isn't very punk minus the black and the clutch with spikes, yet she still looks amazing. I mean she is a supermodel. (Michael Kors)

Emma Watson. pretty much can't make a fashion mistake in my book. Black is always good and this cutout piece with natural makeup makes her looks stunning. Black Magic if you will. Girlfriend knows what's up. (Prabal Gurung)

Taylor Swift. Classic dress with small cut outs the detailing is just so wonderful. The only complaint I have with her look is her hair. I know people are getting sick of seeing her with the bangs 24/7 however for this Punk Gala, I would have loved to have seen her hair much like it was in the music video for "I Knew You Were Trouble" it would have made this look so much more edgy and would have been a best dressed nominee if so. (J.Mendel)

Olivia Wilde. I am wild for this look. I love it. It isn't quite cutouts but it is revealing enough. She looks major. I wish her hair was a little more disheveled but this is totally working for her. LOVE.(Calvin Klein) 

Anne Hathaway. Words cannot describe how much I love this gown. Her bleached locks are even growing on me. She looks amazeballs. BEST DRESSED NOMINEE.(vintage Valentino)

Next for the looks without major cutouts unless you count plunging necklines...

Cara Delevigne. Embodies exactly what punk couture should look like. I adore how she looks from the dark eyes, the modern fake head shave braid to the plunging neck, to the black and studs. She knows what she's doing. BEST DRESSED NOMINEE. (Burberry)

Rooney Mara. However, not very punk she looks stunning. I love the dark lip and slicked back hair with the soft lace gown. She looked beautiful and the back of the dress was just as great as the front. (Givenchy Haute Couture)

Nicole Richie. Absolutely in love with this. Although the white hair is cray, it makes her skin glow and I absolutely love this dress, its topshop which is awesome to rock at a Gala. BEST DRESSED NOMINEE probably just because I love her style on a regular basis too.(topshop)

Blake Lively. OMG. She seriously looks great all the time. I love this piece it has just a hint of punk which is great since she is typically classic and bohemian. LOVE.(Gucci)

Jennifer Lawrence. I love this. Not really punk although the veil totally makes me think of old school My Chemical Romance, Helena music video. She looks totally classic like a Grace Kelly. I adore this. Kudos J.Law. (Dior)

 Giuliana Rancic. I love her. She is seriously one of my favorite people on E! We always agree on Fashion Police choices. I think she is killing it in this dress. She looks rad. (Falguni and Shane Peacock)

Nina Dobrev. Absolutely love this. I'm not sure why because its a pant suit with a hoop skirt, but it is fabulous. Its punk couture. BEST DRESSED NOMINEE and potentially BEST DRESSED in general. Love her. (Monique Lhuillier) 

Sorry about my slow posting process. I am sure as soon as summer begins I will be posting more! What did you think about the looks from last nights Met Gala? 

Check back later to see my punk inspired look!

xoxo,

Madison 

I do not own or claim any rights to these photos the rights will remain with their rightful owners and of their subjects.

 

 

Zoe Inspired

I love Rachel Zoe as I said in my post before. I adore wearing my flare bell bottoms like Rachel does and they are typically my favorite jeans for Spring and Summer other than crops and rollers. Anyways take a peek at one of my basic and favorite outfits to wear. 

 These jeans are sooo long and high waisted. SO 70's so much love.

My top is so soft and from Urban Outfitters. Perfect for cool Spring days

or for a night on the beach.

 The sleeves roll up which is great for my monkey arms.

 The jeans are Current/Elliott I purchased them @ 

Ashby's Boutique & Denim Lab

 My sister is amazing and has this super rad hat that she let me borrow.

 I think it is so major and so cute especially with sunnies.

 Excuse the dog hair on my jeans, I was cuddling her pooch. 

My shoes are Vince Camuto and have incredible stones and weaving intricately. 

Oh the hat is also from Forever 21!

Special thanks again to my talented and brilliant sister at Climer Photography! Take a look at her page, blog, and DIY's you will love it all! Check back again this Sunday for an update!

xoxo, 

Madison 

It's ZOE Spring

I am so in love with Rachel Zoe's Spring 2013 collection, I seriously cannot get enough of it. I think each piece is so tasteful and spot on for so many different women of all styles and ages. I think it is so maj and it completely defines her as a designer and stylist. I adore this woman and this collection so much. I would love to have a life like hers! Ah! Anyways, I thought I would share some of my favorite pieces from her collection with you guys and see what your opinions are! 

This maxi dress is everything. I am so in love with this piece I will probably purchase it. It is simple,elegant, and ever so chic. It also has a romper counterpart which is quiet lovely on the right body and personality. 

I love the idea of this look so much, it would look really awesome layered with other pieces as well. I am totally and completely in love with this pale blue. In Rachel's words maj.

This is so WOW. The sheer and flow makes me want to hop on a plane and fly to a tropical island and stay for a while. So perfect for spring and summer, from parties to everyday to events this is a perfect go to dress. 

LOVE. This is separates and they make such a statement together and are so bold yet subdued in color. I saw a photo of Rachel rocking the top and was absolutely in love with how it flows.

Pale pink and layers! I am in heaven. This look is so cute and flirty- love it. 

AH sequins are a girls best friend? I cannot wait to see a celebrity like J.Lo wear this piece. Super rad for any event it is a WOW piece. I even think the colors could carry into fall quite nicely.

Gray is such a good hue, I think this looks so fab together as well as worn separately.

I am loving this little white dress. I love that the sleeves are three-quarters length almost because in spring there are plenty of chilly nights, at least in the Midwest.

 This battles to be my favorite look from the Spring 2013 collection. I love the flowing sheer white top with the more hard sequin bottom. I would love to have a reason to buy this piece. I am in Spring fashion love.

 

And of course she looked fabulous at her own show! 

I loved all of Rachel's looks for 2013, these are just a few of my favorite. I love Rachel and her style! Words cannot describe how talented Rachel is... its bananas. I cannot wait to see her future collections!! You can purchase Rachel Zoe's looks on her website, Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, Nordstroms, Saks Fifth Avenue, mytheresa, Piperlime, Bloomingdale's, and Shopbop!

Check back later this week to see my daily take on Rachel Zoe's personal style.

xoxo,

Madison

I do not own any rights to these photos nor do I take credit for any of them. All rights remain with their owners.