Doe Eyed Belle

Hope y'all had an amazing Christmas! This past year has gone by in the blink of an eye and I may say this at the end of each year, but this year it truly has.  As I sit here  reflecting about this past year, I can definitely say it was a year of change but not necessarily for the good or bad. There were some decisions that I wish I would have thought out more clearly and some moments that I wish I would have spent more time living within. 2014 will be the  the Year of Focus for me and I cannot wait to bask in the glow of all of the things that I will accomplish. Hope y'all have a great New Years...but don't get crazy.  -Desi

quirky.com My boyfriend showed my this site the other day I think it is pretty neat.  It is a place where you can submit ideas for any  random thing you can think of,  a vote is made, you place your thoughts on the design, and then it is manufactured  for you to purchase. So as you can imagine there are a lot cool little gadgets to everyday items you never would have thought to create. Porkfolio One of my favs on the site was this  piggy bank called the Porkfolio. You simply deposit your change and you can manage your balance and set goals with an app. I feel it is a great gift for the kiddies to teach them how to save or for big kids like me. I love saving me some change. Cost is $ 69.00

net-a-porter.com Not to leave out a subscription service for us girls, NET-A-PORTER has partnered with Glossybox  and created this limited-edition beauty box. This  set includes eight exciting luxury products that will appeal to both beauty enthusiasts and jet-setting fashion lovers, with something for everyone to discover. Price is $40.  The Glossybox includes:  Natura Bisse's Diamond White SPF 50+ Oil-Free Brilliant Sun Protection Kevyn Aucoin's The Eye Shadow Duo - No. 206 Ellis Faas' Mascara E401 - Black Philip B's Oud Royal Gravity - Defying Gel RGB's Jojoba and Biotin-enriched Cuticle Oil Klorane's Dry Shampoo Joya's Ames Soeurs Roll-On Parfum Avene's Thermal Spring Water Spray

For the man who is just too lazy to go out and buy some socks!. Most guys hate shopping for well ...anything, so ease their pain by giving the gift that is Manpacks. It is a package that can include your choosing of socks, t-shirts, underwear, soap and miscellaneous personal items. Giftpacks  You can sign up for quarterly delivery in which you can choose the items yourself or the giftpack option and select from several options depending on the type of "man " he is. Prices vary depending the items in the package.

For the makeup enthusiasts in your life, this amazing palette features a stunning range from pale and deep, to matte and sparkly. It also includes a double-ended, cruelty-free Good Karma Shadow/Crease Brush. The Naked2  is in very high demand and for only $52, it is a great value for this long lasting,  highly coveted makeup palette. 

jumpfrompaper.com These have got to be the coolest looking bags I have ever seen! I am big nerd at heart, so my first thought was the Paper Mario video game....anyone remember that game?....no....(clears throat). Though they appear flat, they are roomy enough to accommodate all of your daily necessities. These are a great gift for that one nerdy friend who is into old school Nintendo or someone who is just too cool for the ordinary. Prices range from $49 to $169.

Shave Set I find myself always wishing that my boyfriend had one of these shave sets. Even if he were not to use it , I simply would want him to have it because it would look amazing sitting on the counter. Granted, this set is upwards of $190 dollars, so I would maybe force him to use it so it would not simply be just a prop.   This set includes a double-edged safety razor with a five pack of feather blades, rum scented shave soap, a cruelty-free shave brush, chrome shaving bowl and stand, and a black bamboo storage box. Whether your gifting to a male friend, your father or significant other, I feel this is a beautiful Christmas gift to give regardless if it is used or not. -Desi

GIZMON iCA5 Day 1 Being that we literally have 12 days till Christmas, I thought I would  list a random gift item everyday till the 24th.  If you are doing some last minute shopping and are in need of some gift ideas, hopefully these can come in handy! I came across this phone case while I was making the polyvore board for my previous post, and I have to say that this is pretty awesome. Great for the tech enthusiast, a photographer  or anyone who just wants a really cool iPhone case. This case has a functional shutter button, view finder and you have the option to purchase different lenses, cases and even a tripod.  Prices ranges from $28.00 - $53.00 for the iPhone 4S and 5. I am currently eyeing the radiant orchid color and may just gift it to myself this Christmas. -Desi

Pantone just announced  that the Pantone Color of 2014 is Radiant Orchid. "While the 2013 color of the year, PANTONE 17-5641 Emerald, served as a symbol of growth, renewal and prosperity, Radiant Orchid reaches across the color wheel to intrigue the eye and spark the imagination," said Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute." An invitation to innovation, Radiant Orchid encourages expanded creativity and originality, which is increasingly valued in today's society." " An enchanting harmony of fuchsia, purple and pink undertones, Radiant Orchid inspires confidence and emanates great joy, love and health. It is a captivating purple, one that draws you in with its beguiling charm." Radiant Orchid's rosy undertones radiate on the skin, producing a healthy glow when worn by both men and women, A dazzling attention-getter, Radiant Orchid permeated the runways during the spring 2014 fashion shows and is al

Today I want to discuss the theories of Fashion Flow: Downward, Horizontal, and Upward. You probably have heard these terms before but I want to go into further detail as to what they mean and the difference between them. Downward Flow Theory ( Trickle - Down) This theory is the most widely known and the oldest theory of fashion adoption. The basic definition in short-to be identified as a true fashion, styles must first be adopted by those at the top of the social pyramid, then the style is eventually accepted at the lower social levels. This theory assumes that there is a social hierarchy in which lower income people seek to identify with more affluent people. Because those at the top want to disassociate themselves with the lower social level, once the fashion or style has flowed to the lower social level, the upper classes will reject it and move on to the next new fashion. The phrase "that is so last season" comes to mind when I think of this theory. Ag

I wanted to start my fashion profile posts with one of my favorite musician/designers: Gwen Stefani. Ever since her debut with No Doubt, Gwen Stefani  has become to be known around the world for her eclectic, unique and original personal style. She is recognized by fashion trend-setters by constantly changing her image and tirelessly searching out new and interesting style influences, which has resulted over time in a dramatic evolution from SoCal rocker girl to cover-girl sexpot, avant-garde experimentalist to established fashion icon. I remember first being influenced by her style back when she used to wear a bindi on her forehead which  you can see in the "Just a girl" video. I thought she looked so cool that I went and got these gem stickers and started wearing them at school. Her most fashionable videos (In my opinion) are "What you waiting for" and "Cool" "What You Waiting For" was inspired by Alice

Sweatshirts = Fashionable!?! Sign me up! Being that I'm sort of fresh out of university, this is a trend that I can definitely work into my wardrobe. Instead of pairing these with some busted jeans, I would pair these with a leather mini or pencil skirt to make it chic. They were all over the runways and I've seen some outfits from  Wendy's Lookbook  (she's amazing) and she pulls together the fashion sweatshirt look flawlessly, see  here  and  here . Now to decide which one of these to purchase. Hmmm… 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6

This was by far one of my favorite scenes from the movie. Even though she is tearing Andy a new one, I completely understood everything Miranda was saying. I feel that she describes the fashion adoption  theory and a little bit of the trickle down theory perfectly.  From Miranda describing the color cerulean and  how it was presented in a collection of Oscar De La Renta's gowns to her stating that Andy fished her sweater out of a clearance bin, she nails it. I love this movie!

When a style or trend debuts, whether it's trying out a new BB cream or obtaining a pair of trendy cut out boots, when would you say it is that you catch on or adapt to a trend? The fashion adoption theory was one of my favorite theories to learn, as it tells you how a style or trend starts and ends. Fashion Adoption : A process on how an individual accepts and purchases a new fashion or a style. This Innovation Adaption Curve plots out the five categories and basically shows that with time, any new style or trends popularity rises and eventually fades. Innovation Adaption Curve There are five categories that describe how early a consumer adopts a new fashion compared with others: Fashion Innovators, Fashion Opinion Leaders, Mass Market Consumers, Late Fashion Followers, and Fashion Isolates and Laggards. Tartan is trending right now, so I feel that it would be a great example to follow. Fashion Innovators Yves Saint Laurent-Metro.US Consumer

I am not that much of a jewelry person, I'm a studs and one ring kind of girl, but I am hyperventilating over this beautiful necklace. Box or curb chain necklaces are a classic staple that every girl should have in their jewelry box and I am currently devoid of one. I was recently browsing through Wendy's Lookbook (I absolutely love her) and one of my favorite looks from her is here . I love the look but my eyes went straight to the necklace and now it is all I can think about. It is sold out and I cannot seem to find it anywhere but I will find this necklace if it is the last thing I do! -Desi

When I hear the word fashion I immediately conjure up images from the pages of fashion magazines (duh) and replay scenes from  The Devil Wears Prada  and  Clueless  ( don’t judge me) in my head. From there I start thinking about the clothes I wear and wonder if it would be considered “fashionable” and start questioning my sense of style and on and on. After all of that pondering, i am left asking myself: what is fashion/style really? Well ,here is what I got. The term  Fashion  by definition is: A popular style or practice that is accepted by a majority of a group. So right now I can say that the Peplum, is in fashion(believe me you’ve seen it everywhere) because it is popular right now and widely accepted, but fashion is not just for the apparel industry alone. ASOS Dress Automobiles and appliances are also fashion items( e.g., blenders that come in a multitude of colors). Almost every product sold is influenced by fashion and it is the customer who determines the fashi

ASOS  Strider heeled loafers  /Pour La Victoire  Kerr / ASOS  Planet shoes /Sergio Rossi Freedom wedge (shoe photos from their respective sites) I can't seem to get these shoes out of my mind at the moment. If your not sure what a lug sole is, it is the thick rubber sole with deep indentations usually found on work or hiking boots and is used to improve traction and stability. Some genius decided to combine the ruggedness of this sole with booties and high heeled pumps and voilà...lug soles are i n  fashion. They were all over the fall runways and now I just need to get my hands on a pair....that's preferably on sale.

Another fall beauty trend I cant wait to try, Matte Nails. I think I'm going to try it with an unexpected color like a neon pink or teal instead of a black, oxblood or any other typical fall color. Now I just need to decide which topcoat I should use....

Here is another outfit inspired by Clueless . This outfit is worn in the scene where Cher and Tai make up while watching Travis skate. One of my favorites :)

www.hm.com OMG!! ok woooooosawwww... I just found out that after many delays, H&M has finally launched their online store for the US and I am hyperventilating. Alright maybe I'm not freaking out that bad but I have waited very very long time for this day.The closest H&M store for me is an hour and a half drive away! Of course I would make the drive but it was very seldom that I did. Along with every item that is sold in the brick and mortar locations being available online, they have also launched their H&M Home collection, and you can pre-order collections before they are launched. Not that I need even more of a reason to shop there. So now I am perusing the site and I just do not know how to deal right now. Hopefully I don't go all Confessions of a Shopaholic cray and max out my credit card(s)....we will see...my closet needs some serious updating anyway. Maybe a future post will be about my (massive) haul!

So I recently watched Clueless and was reminded of why I seem to watch it over and over again and it never gets old. I love the outfits in the film and have always wanted to emulate them in real life so i would say that this is my attempt. I'm going to post some boards (I'm currently obsessed with polyvore) featuring modern versions of the iconic costumes. Hope you like them! Havren yellow cropped cardigan $44 - johnlewis.com Topshop cropped t shirt topshop.com Tripp asos.com Alice Olivia short skirt $160 - theoutnet.com Michael Kors mary jane shoes neimanmarcus.com ASOS backpacks bag asos.com Falke Cotton Touch Knee High Socks 47632 - Falke Hosiery herroom.com