It's been a WHILE. :P

Yea, I haven't made a blog post in FOREVER!

But, I am now going to start fresh in a BRAND NEW BLOG about sophisticated teen style with a twist. Curious? I will post the link here when I think of a beyond amazing name. (Could take a while) haha.
Hope to see you all soon!

x Katy

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Frizzy Hair Fix


I have had this problem for quite some time, and today while browsing youtube style/beauty guru videos (yes, it has become on of my summer addictions! JuicyStar07 is my fave!) and I said to myself, "Okay, why don't I search this on youtube for a quick fix!?" Not that easy. Well, either that, or I didn't have enough patience for that. I quickly searched "frizzy hair fix" on Google, and this website: funadvice.com pops up. I will quit explaining and show you with pictures now:

Knowing me, you'd know I just had to print screen it on here to show you all how proud of myself that I am for finding an answer so quickly!

A couple years ago I had my Mom buy me Herbal Essences, and I guess that's why I just noticed that I had "developed" this frizz problem. hmm. Anywho, I am one of those people who's hair can't really take it when you wash it every day. I do it every-other-day, but wash my face daily, remove make-up, etc. So I am a clean person I guess. And my friends know I also love to use Bath and Body Works perfumes. (:

I scribbled "Herbal Essences" down on the shopping list, and in a couple days, *poof* Goodbye frizzy hair! I wish I would've known this before all that hot florida sun. Oh well!

Before I close, just FYI I have a new youtube channel that I share with my friends. It's called KatyForever13. I think it may have some potential of having around 100+ views per video, right? More videos coming soon! x)

xoxo Katy

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Excited Katy

OMG Everyone!!! I am so excited that I won Project Girlsense Season 1! It is a great honor, and I would like to thank all of the judges and fellow contestants that helped me get this far! Congrats to Mall too for recieving the honor of 2nd place! (:
I will see you all on PGS next season, for I will be a judge!
More blog posts coming soon, I begin school this Wednesday and I have been frantic. Lol. (:
xoxo Katy

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Forum Frenzy - Faboo

"Forum Frenzy" is the feature here on SMB when I interview Members of Girls United Forum.

1) Your Favorite Forum, and Why.
art. Idk why i just think its a really kewl place! People of the forum make awesome stuff!2) Your Favorite Emoticon is...

3) What time do you usually log onto the forum, and how long do you stay?
i log in when ever i can and i usually stay for 30-60 minutes

4) How did you find out about the forum/ who told you?
i found out about the forum on girlsense.com when i was visiting speedys tique and saw this website in her motto. I joined and ive been hooked ever since!

5) Your Forum BFF(s) and why?
My forum BFF is grumpytoast (TOASTY!) cuz we get along really well and were well, very random!

6) Team Cupcake? Joe? Moose? Ange's Handwriting? and Why.
TEAM ANGIES HANDWRITING! CUS ITS AWESOME!

7)Person who left the forum that you miss the most is...
i havent seen anyone leave the forum.

More Comin' Soon! :)

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Lulu's vs. Forever21 ~ Sweaters


A little thing I found.
These two sweaters are almost the same, but different brands, and prices.
But, I thought it was interesting....haha

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TheSEPTEMBERissue

Hello All. Are you all anticipating the sacred SEPTEMBER ISSUE of vogue? You bet I am. :)

It's not just at school that the new term starts in September. In fashion, the glossies' September issues, released in early August, set the new season's agenda. They mark the turning point in the fashion year as autumn/winter clothes start to filter into the shops. (Such is the power of the September issue that an entire film is about to come out based around the making of the September 2007 American Vogue.) It's the most ad-heavy issue of the year as every design house competes to put their "hero items" in front of consumers - and the most prestigious cover a model can land.

For its readers there is an almost illicit allure to be had from flicking through pages of cashmere, jewel colours, boots and coats when we are meant to be frolicking in summer dresses and bikinis but frankly, most of us have had enough of the sad sales rails by now.

September issues act as part sartorial organiser, part wish list, allowing the fashion-minded to start planning their wardrobes for the months ahead. . . . .


[from google search]



[aboutthefilmyettocomeabouttheSEPTEMBERISSUE]

{XOXO} KATY

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Brown Zebra Cali Cowlneck


*Blush* Okay, I totally switched up my back-to-school plan.
Here is the adorable top that my friends said that I should wear...
(the pic is a bit blurry, sorry.)

Kk, All For Now,

Katy


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My Latest Purchases

I went late afternoon shopping today with a friend, and got some great purchases. ;)
Above is my First Day of School shirt. Plus a teal Delias undershirt, Peacock Earrings, and a silver coin necklace.

Shirt - Oldnavy
Skirt - American Eagle



Picked this cardigan that really has 'Second Day Of School' potential. ;)
I got it for the discount price of $7.00! (But in light blue)
And yes, it's Rampage....but I got it in the Juniors section of Macy's.

Just thought I'd share that.

xoxo Katy


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Joey the most interesting Kid ever.

I heart this girl. Uhmm.. whatishernameagain?
Oh Yea, JOEY! that's it.
I have no clue who the heck she is though... o.0
Oh Well, Selena Gomez knows her, so I guess that's still good. ;)
Wait, I read the info about the video, and it says Ramona and Beezus. SoooI guess I will have to wait until the movie comes out.





xoxo Katy

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My Ahdorable NEW Wallet! [Forever21]




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Smooth Away = Throw Away

Beginning today, on StyleMeBlog, I am going to begin doing Reviews. I review a product, and I tell you the star rating, and why I gave the product this particular rating. Today's Product is Smooth Away. [AS SEEN ON TV] Judging by the title of this post, you can tell I have a thing or two to say about it... Read On to find out!

Smooth Away
as seen on tv

A product used as a razor alternative.



I give this product, Smooth Away, 1.5 stars. Why such a low rating? Read on.
I was walking through Target about a month ago, right before my Florida trip, and stumbled across the "Smooth Away" product. Probably every girl in the world, like me, loathes shaving. Mostly when you cut yourself, or miss a big patch of stubble completely. The Smooth Away product looked promising, and for 5 bucks, it seemed like something worth trying. Thus, I threw it in my basket, and headed for Checkout.
Around two weeks later, after vacation, I saw it lying on my bedside table, and brought it to the bathroom. Tore open the box, and read the instructions.
"Wet and Dry the Skin, Move pad in a circular motion clockwise three times, then counter-clockwise three times"
Easy enough, right? I picked up a pad, and examined it. A big pink pad with a spot to slip your hand in, and a mini one that looks almost the same. on the bottom of the pad there is a black surface which was sort of roughish, but mostly smooth.
I followed the instructions, soaping, washing, drying, and began to move the pad on my thigh in a circular motion. It took me literally 5 MINUTES just to do one patch as big as my palm. And, wherever I rubbed, a big patch of white, flaky, dry skin emerged. Irritated, I hopped in the shower nixing the product alltogether. I lotioned up my legs afterwards, and feeling the spots where I used the Smooth Away, there were Still little hairs popping up.
I got frustrated and threw it away altogether. Hence "Smooth Away = Throw Away".
They should really mention these things on the commercial!
[This is my opinion, as well as many girls' from all over.]



xoxo Katy

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Sweats and a Tee-shirt aren't enough

*sigh* Ever have that feeling where you tried so hard to find something special for a extremely special even, say The First Day of Eighth Grade 2009, and you just couldn't no matter how many stores I went through, coupons you clipped, babysitting dollars you've saved? Well, we're in the same boat. I spent from 10:30 A.M. to 2:30 P.M. combing through my local mall desperate for The Outfit to appear before my eyes. Sadly, at the end of the day, all I ended up with was a bottle of Dancing Waters [or is it Waters Dancing...?] Bath and Body Works perfume. [insert very, very sad frowny face here].
Sure, I saw countless cute and affordable ensembles in my size, but the problem is that the clothes I pick out from the others as adorable, end up being too "Grown up" for me. For example, why would I go to Middle School wearing a pencil skirt, and cheetah print silk blouse with polished gold bangles, while the ideal 8th grade outfit is a pair of sweats and a Hollister logo tee. *another sigh*
My friends are beginning to notice my obsession with jewelry, and let me confess that the reason is namely because these are the only things I can use to dress up a pair of Sweats and Hollister tee, to make it fill my fashionista ego. Thus, I honestly cannot wait to grow up and grow into this ego of mine. Okay, I know when I'm older I will only wish to be younger, but that's then, and this is... now.
Any of you have this problem?
Yep, that was another one of my many rants. Ignore me if you choose.

fashionistawithaproblem,

Katy

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Cutilicious Frutilicious!

Haha. I thought these pics of fruits were ah-dorable, and totally worth sharing with you all via blog. Hey, don't just sit there and stare at this sentence, scroll down and look at the fruit!








Now for something that has to do with Fashion! haha.


Fashion of the Week


I adore this top, and think it might meet first day of school outfit potential. ;D
Ooh Btw, it's from lulu's, and is only 27 bucks! It's called a Bubble Gum Striped Top.

Gtg, hope you liked the fruit and stuff.

fruitandgumfun,

Katy

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All that in a Recession [Neon, Neon, Neon!]

Gosh, am I a bad blogger or what?
With my Mom's surgery and such, I have been running around like a crazy person for the past two weeks, and somehow dropped blogging from my juggled computer-life. :P
Well, I am back {I sure hope so!} and brought some new SMB Polls and new topics along with me!


Fashion/Recession{ista} Flair
Neon Colors

With the recession in full swing . . . .
Stores have been trying to rake in the cash by constantly bringing new trends back from the ashes. One of these trends would be, *drum roll pleaseeee* NEON COLORS.
This trend is one that I am quite fond of lets say. Mainly because it's easy to wear both fashionably, economically, and recession-omically. haha. Plus, since I am more of a Fashionista at heart, AND most of the clothes that I DESIRE, A) have a pricetag with too many zeros to tally up, or B) Three sizes too big. But, it is extremely easy to stroll into Delia*s and pick up a dozen tank tops in electric, neony colors and pair them with a pair of white, or dark washed jeans.
So, that's where most of us are left. If you were given the chance to wear crazy colors with comfort AND style, wouldn't you pounce on it?


TWO NEW POLLS *eek*

Yep, if you took a peak at our sidebar before even reading this post, KUDOS to you! :)
We have two new polls, a real step-up to our "Who Wore it Better" ones.
I was thinking of ways to get the coveted 20 followers {ooh look how far we've come over the summer!} that I had desired from the start, and polls earned it's way to the top. I saw the votes I had gathered with the WWIB polls, and I decided to have new, fresh polls every week, month,.... urgh. I will just post a new poll every now and then, okay? Just take a moment to let me know you all are out there and vote in them, okay?

A New Playlist for SMB!

Gosh, I change my taste in music like I change my blog templates! So, like the polls, I have moved on to a FASHIONISTA FRIENDLY playlist of songs. I don't usually like curse words in song, but they are so discreet, I think we will find a way to you know, live? haha.
Most of the songs are inspired from my FAVE movie at the moment, Devil Wears Prada. I treated myself to a movie night last week, and what did I see in the "Free Movie" section? Exactly what I was looking for in a movie.
The last two tracks inspired a poll which you will have to see AND listed to yourselves!


Thanks for your loving support!

fashionistaflaiirrrr,

Katy [xoxo]



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Who Wore it Better

It seems that you all like these topics, so I made another.

Who Wore it Better???


Amanda Bynes or Kloe Kardashian


Sarah Jessica Parker or Emma Roberts?

Vote to the right! x)


xoxo Katy

[p.s. thanks to reader, Bella for noticing a typo.]


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Fashionista of the Month {JULY}

Fashionista of the Month


For July, our Fashionista of the Month, is non other than Emma Watson. This is a bit about her from a Google source:


Emma Watson was born in Paris, France to Jacqueline Luesby and Chris Watson, English lawyers who lived in France at the time; she has a younger brother named Alex. She lived in Paris until age five, then moved with her mother and brother to Oxford, England.

Watson attended The Dragon School, a private preparatory school, until June 2003, when she moved to Headington School, a private all-girls school in Oxford. In June 2006, Watson sat GCSE examinations in 10 subjects, achieving eight A* and two A grades. She is studying for her Advanced Subsidiary (AS) levels in Dance, Art and English literature.

Watson is an avid sports player and her musical interests (as of Spring 2005) include singing, hip hop, blues, and classic rock, including Eminem, Eric Clapton, U2 and Nelly Furtado.

She has said that she feels her celebrity status is partly responsible for her not having a boyfriend, stating:

"Guys are either intimidated by me, or they have defences up...."


Until Tomorrow,


Katy

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Fashion of the Week [13th-17th]


Fashion of the Week




What: Likity Split Dress in yellow

Where: Lulu's {www.lulus.com}

Who: Best for those with Summer tans, or Naturally tan skin.

Why: Katy said so. ;)



Stay tuned for the next post. :)



Followandcomment,

Katy

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Who Wore it Better??? x)

Oh My. Here I am again, neglecting blog. :P


WHO WORE IT Better?



ABOVE (^^) Who Wore it Better? LEONA LEWIS or ASHLEY TISDALE?
Vote on the right side of the page.




Who wore it better? Victoria Beckham or Heidi Klum?
Vote On the right.


tatafornow,

Katy

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Missed Me?

Due to Vacation and stuff, I have been M.I.A. lol.
But-- My blog is still up and running, and once I recover my Writers Block, there WILL be amazing things on the way.
As for Faboo, there are also new things coming up! My Florida trip has been compressed into a 7 minute video, shown below.
Faboo* is now reunited with the BOARD OF WONDERFULNESS, and will be once again, advertising! Plus, we will have a new feature, shown only on the latest episode of Faboo, which is still being created! :) Please enjoy the following video:

CLICK THE HD BUTTON



xoxo,

Katy

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Greetings and Girlsense Creations

Hello everyone! Thanks for the wonderful beach comments both here, and on the forum that I recieved!!! />

You all were very reassuring after my bad weather- blues. :)

I have nothing HUGE to share with you yet, {I am having writers block!} so I will show you some of my Project Girlsense Contest entries. :)
I think I am allowed to post only the ones already judged, so here we go:











I know, not all of them, but most. :)
To see my latest entry, wait until Moose judges it, on the forum!
To see critiques to my outfits, go here: www.projectgirlsense.blogspot.com

A SNEAK PEAK of my challenge 6 entry is below. I sort of played with it enough, that a couple decos and the color only remain. ;) lol.




There you have it!

Lotsalove,

Katy

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Fun in the Sun!

Hey Everyone! x]

Today was BY FAR THE BEST of the 5 total days I have been here. It was so sunny, the water looked almost AQUA, and there were barely any clouds in the sky.
Minus the 15 minute lightning/thunder storm, the day was perrrfect! :)
Well, got to go prepare for the FOURTH!!! Hope everyone is as excited as I am! I hear Florida passes in flying colors with their fireworks.

--Katy

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The Good Life.

Hey All!
Thanks for the wonder-some comments. lol.
This week has been pretty rough on Florida.
But-- today was absolutely awesomee!!!!!
I woke up to not a cloud in the sky! The sky was blue, and there was no fog whatsoever blocking the view of the sun and palm trees. :D
I tanned and swam in the heat and sun almost all day, and enjoyed every second! This was what I had been waiting for! Right now, I am typing away to the view of the prettiest orangey-pink sunset I have ever seen, and everything feels perfect!

xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo Katy

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Rain, Rain, Go Away. Please?

Hey All!
Today was a so-so kind of day I guess.I woke up to beatiful clear skies, hopped out of bed and exclaimed, "I CAN ACTUALLY SEE THE SUN!!!" lol.
Well, not really. I kind of just told my grandparents that we MUST go to the beach.
We got everything all together, grabbed our beach umbrellas, towels, chairs, noodles, snorkels, etc., and ran down to the boardwalk.
To escape the skorching sun, we stopped into this hugeee souveneir [sp?] shop, and bought some t-shirts and HERMIT CRABS.Mine's name is Chloe, and my sis's is Hermoine.
Just as we got to the beach and snorkeled for about 30 mins, big black storm clouds came over head- and I think you know where it went from here.
Rain, Thunder, Lightning. Boom.
*sigh* At least we got some beach time in.
This week is not going in my favor.

Adios.
--Katy

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Under the Sea...

Aloha!
Even though the weather was terrible for the 3rd day in a row, I did go swimming!
My grandpa is big on snorkeling, and told us if we were interested, we could try them out. We decided on going to the pool first to learn the basics, which I picked up real fast.
I loved the feeling of breathing underwater! It was spectacular.
Afterwards, we were so thrilled with the snorkels, and the sky was clear enough, {well, as clear as it's been for the past 3 days..} so we took our snorkels and towels to the beach.
We snorkeled for 2 hours straight!!! Time flies when your collecting shells I guess.
The rest of the day went by as usual. I went shopping again, but minus my little sis.
GTG. Icecream awates. ;)

xoxo Katy

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Rainy Day Parade.

Hey All!
Today's weather called for 80% chance of rain, so out plans for the beach somersalted into a trip to a HUGEE mall. We ate at the Rainforest Cafe, where I got a gigantic ceasar salad. {YUMMY}At the RFC there were "Lightning Shows" every 30 minutes, where lights flash and loud sounds come from speakers. It totally freaks out the younger kids, but pretty cool for the older ones. The mechanic animals move, by far the best are the elephants or the apes.I haven't stepped foot on the Florida beach sand yet, but I am hoping it clears up by tomorrow.
Adios!
Katy

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All but my Sunshine...

It's raining cats and dogs out this morning, and it is so foggy, I can barely see out the condo's window.
But, the fun must go on. We plan to go to the local Mall, {Did I mention that it's hugggeeee?} to shop, and eat at the Rainforest Cafe.
But, for some strange reason, I am not in the mood to shop. I guess the weather is sending me depressing vibes.
Oh Well. :
I hope to end the day with another post, but I cannot make any promises.
Adios!

Katy

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We're Here.

Hey All.
Our flight got in around 5:30-6:00ish, so right around Dinner time.
It's pretty gross here, clouds and pouring rain, forecasted for the next few days...
We are planning on going to Aquariums and Sea World though..
My Sis is physched about seeing some whale/dolphin thing, but I was looking forward to improving my farmers tan, but I guess Mother Nature disapproves.
Just Checking in to say Hello. Hope to see you all tomorrow night around this time.
Adios!

Katy

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Hours Before....

In a few short hours I will be driven down to the airport, and I cannot hold in my excited-ness. haha. My bags are all packed, {Mom forced me to use the ugly green and red floral Samsonite} and my sister and I are watching Elmo, because at 9:30 in the morning, that's the best thing that's on. Well, got to go now, last minute prep to do. ;)

Adios,
Katy

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Farewell.

I am heading down to the beach as of tomorrow at 1:00 PM. ;)
Sooo.....today is the day for all my preparation and such. *sigh*
I will be running errands non-stop, so really no more time to say farewell!
This was just a little post to say, "Until tomorrow!". ;)

xoxo Katy

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Beaches and Tigers and Blogs, Oh My!

Hey everyone! Yes, your eyes aren't deceiving you, I do indeed have yet another logo/layout change. It makes the blog a lot more beachy, since, well I am going to the beach! :)
From the 29th thru the 7th I will be deep in the heart of Florida, and will document my entire stay by video camera, camera, and BLOG! Yep, using my grandparent's computer, I will be able to talk to you all about how my trip is going, what things I see, buy, or experience. I may or may not have the finger strength to post it here and the forum, but I will reconfigure that later. :)
PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE read, comment, and tell everyone you know about my blog.
I hope to use this summer to crank up the ammount of readers...

See AGF's new logo: www.americangirlsforever.blogspot.com created by me!!!

Now for your daily dose of fashion!

SMB's SAFARI

[information from: www.filly.ca]

How to wear Animal prints

Do it casually. Don't try to be cute or clever by matching too many elements of an outfit; you'll look like you're trying too hard to make a fashion statement. Instead, aim for a balanced ensemble of complementary pieces.

Be a minimalist. No one wants to feel as if they have just gone on safari after spending time with you. Animal print looks best when present only in one pattern in no more than one or two elements of an outfit.

Just because something is available in animal print doesn't mean it should actually be worn. There is no shortage of clothing manufacturers out there committing fashion crimes with animal print. Translation: do not wear pants, jackets, coats or skirts in animal print patterns. Limit the print to smaller items or accessories - unless, that is, you are going for the Cruella DeVille look.

Print looks chic as a compliment to neutrals and solid color-schemes, especially basic black, chocolate brown, and beige. Smart use of animal prints: As a hand-bag, shoes, a scarf, a shirt (especially under a blazer), mittens or muffs.

Wild Print Tips

Keep everything else simple, elegant and sleek.
You are not a lion; don't wear a wild mane. If there ever was a time to have big hair, this is not it.
Animal print may bring out your wild side, but resist wearing animal print with a dangerously short skirt... you'll look like a cougar on the prowl.
Finally: If in doubt, do without!




lifeinthejungle,

Katy

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I'm Gaga

{101st post!}

Lots of blogs have done features on fashion icons, so I have decided to feature Lady Gaga. x)

Lady Gaga FASHIONISTA OF THE MONTH

Stefania Gabriella Germanotta, or known by her stage-name, Lady Gaga, is a major fashion icon.
She brings a quirky, unique fashion sense to the streets with her zipper eyepatches, bow-tie hair do's, and much much, much, more.

"Gaga has been influenced by fashion and has been appreciated for her provocative sense of style and her influence on other celebrities. Musically, she is inspired by glam rockers such as David Bowie and Queen as well as pop singers like Michael Jackson and Madonna."
-WIKIPEDIA

"When I'm writing music, I'm thinking about the clothes I want to wear on stage. It's all about everything altogether—performance art, pop performance art, fashion. For me, it's everything coming together and being a real story that will bring back the super-fan. I want to bring that back. I want the imagery to be so strong that fans will want to eat and taste and lick every part of us."
-LADY GAGA
Gaga is a natural brunette, though her hair has not been its natural color since 2008. According to Times Online, her hair is bleached because as a brunette, she kept being mistaken for fellow singer-songwriter Amy Winehouse. Her image and fashion sense has been channeled by other celebrities like Paris Hilton and Nicole Ritchie. Recent studies indicating a 25% increase in the sales of large knickers in Britain have been accredited to Gaga's influence. According to expert Annette Warburton, teenage girls as young as age sixteen were buying the black undergarments and wearing them as hot pants to emulate Gaga's style.

-WIKIPEDIA



Getting prepared for a sleepover. ;)

gagaforgaga,

Katy

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Reruns, Reciepts, and other Lovely things

Whew. I bet you could tell from my lousy post below this that I was pretty busy today. x)
All my friends are at camp, so this week was supposed to be one of those "Gosh, why can't the week just end already." kind of weeks. {that sentence had the word, week three times! xP}
Well. Where do I start? Oh yes. This morning I had a tennis match at 9 which I just so happened to have won.
The day went uphill from there, with me being dragged around to erands and such, until right around 2ish. With me friend-less, I lounged around and watched "True Jackson VP" reruns until 4'oclock, when I babysat and was given this really cool bracelet which I described on the forum.
After that around 5, my parents and I looked frantically for this darn receipt for our new plasma, which needs to go back to BestBuy to be replaced.
But, enough about me. Let's see what's up in the fashion world.
Check out the awesome links below to see. :)

{Lovely} Links

UK Vogue's top Trend Picks:
http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/trends/2009-spring-summer/090608-statement-summer-shoes.aspx

UK Vogue's sightings of Jewelry on the catwalk:
http://www.vogue.co.uk/jewellery/

UK Vogue's writer, Laura Bohinc: 14K Fraud:
http://www.vogue.co.uk/blogs/fashion-designers/lara-bohinc/090615-14k-fraud-in-our-shop.aspx

lovelylovelylovely,

Katy

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Fashion of the Week

Fashion {of the} Week

WHAT : Legacy One Shoulder Dress in Cream by Ark & Co.

WHERE : Lulu's {www.lulus.com}

WHY : Perfect for partying in the Summer Heat


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The Perry's, Blinking dresses, and More.

Yep. Another layout change. I guess I am crazy about it!
Every layout I have come across has {to me} had a flaw!
Including this one, so don't expect it to be here long!
I am realllyyy sorry that I cannot make up my mind, but I am known for it!

Katie Perry VS. Katy Perry

I couldn't resist searching "Fashion news" on google!
This story came up.

{BRISBANE, Australia (Billboard) – Singer Katy Perry's representatives are attempting to block an Australian fashion designer from trade-marking her clothing range with the brand name Katie Perry.
The designer, who started her high-end Katie Perry loungewear label two years ago, initiated a trademark application in September 2008 and recently opened her first outlet in Sydney. But she was hit with a cease-and-desist order from representatives of the EMI-signed artist, in an attempt to halt the "similar name" being used in connection with the clothing label.
The Australian businesswoman was born Katie Jane Perry, but sometimes goes by the name Katie Howell.
EMI said in a statement Thursday that a "routine notice letter was sent to Ms. Howell, as is customary in trademark practice, alerting her of Ms. Perry's intended application" for trademark protection down under.
The American pop singer, whose real name is Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson, has become a mainstream star in Australia, scoring a No. 1 hit last year with "I Kissed A Girl" and winning best newcomer at the MTV Australia Awards in March. Her follow-up "Hot N Cold" reached No. 4. She is scheduled to begin in Australian tour on Brisbane on August 12.}

[From: http://news.yahoo.com/entertainment/fashion]

THE BLINKING PHONE DRESS

I ROTFL'ed at this! haha.

{LONDON (Reuters Life!) – Former Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova presented a prototype dress to reporters that is designed to light up when the wearer's mobile telephone rings.
British fashion student Georgie Davies dreamed up the knee-length short-sleeved white dress as part of a school project with mobile phone-maker Sony Ericsson to figure out ways of incorporating new technology into fashion.
Davies said the dress is designed to eventually be connected to the wearer's phone by Bluetooth wireless technology, so she can be alerted to a call even in noisiest of places.
"When you're in a pub or a bar, you can never, ever hear your phone," 20-year-old Davies told Reuters on Wednesday.
One shoulder of the dress down to the hip is embellished with translucent white scales that move and light up.
Sharapova showed off the dress to a gaggle of photographers and a crowd of passers-by from the window of a luxury department store in central London.}

[From: http://news.yahoo.com/entertainment/fashion]


Toooodles. x)



Perry.Perry.Palooza,

xoxo {Katy}

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{Identity}


The spacing is a bit odd because I scanned this in from my sketchbook.
{Magazine credits to : Teen Vogue June/July}

Collagecoutoure,

[xoxo] Katy




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Happy Father's Day!

Happy Father's Day everyone!










daddysday,

Katy

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Graphic(s)


xoxo

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Duff Stuff and Software

GAH! I HAVE GOT TO HAVE THIS!!!

I came across this awesome design software, SEE VIDEO, And I would love for you guys to check it out and drool all over it with me!
I could use it on here, and like- interpret celebrity outfits and such.
Wouldn't that be a nice edition?
Okay, I'm rambling now.
Just watch the video!





I was so into it that I totally forgot the name of it, and not to mention the price.
Hmm.
I will look into that.

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Hilary Duff Comeback Stuff


I was leafing through an issue of People the other day that I had plucked off the check-out counter rack at Wal-Mart. Along with the glitzy celebs like Halle Berry, Lindsay Lohan, and Kate Moss, I saw one familiar, grinning face. Hilary Duff. Come to think of it, I had see A LOT of snapshots of that familiar face, plastered on countless pages of PEOPLE magazine. I mean of all magazines, Hilary Duff, as in "Lizzie McGuire", DISNEY, Metamorphosis, is featured? Apparently Hilary has signed on with DKNY jeans with her own sort of line, Hemme, or was it Femme? Oh yes. Femme. I used to be this HUGGGEEE Hilary fanatic. Flipped out when I got her first CD in my stocking, on Christmas, when I was like 10. Hilary slowly faded out of the picture once I moved on to Kelly Clarkson and Katy Perry, and all of the more 'older' (in a way) singers. I had totally forgotten her through all these years, until that one day at the check-out counter of Wal-mart.



So, here I am, Google-searching Hilary Duff, and coming up with TONS of things I had never thought of her doing. Good old Lizzie McGuire. The Disney Girl. She has been on the red carpet! The target of the style-searchers, and of course, People. How much better does that get?





















WHO WORE IT BETTER?







Marley Shelton [38%] VS. Hilary Duff [62%]

Designandduff,

Katy

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Finished Signatures

These are the completed orders from my Signature Design Shop on the forum.
Loading pics won't work for me at the moment on there, so I posted them here.
Only take ones created FOR YOU!
xoxo

Basket:















Lexi:



















ADC/Jazz:











Stars:











Kitten:











siggy2avvi,
Katy

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Hurray!

I saw the movie, "UP" today.
Thought it was quite depressing...

New Updates. x]

I found a realllyyy pretty template for the blog at this lovely site: www.thecutestblogontheblock.com [is that right?]
I recommend that you look it up, because there isn't very much coding or html behind it all, merely just COPY and PASTE. :)
I was thinking of changing the template for holidays, events, or the months...
..Please let me know what you think!

I also added a "News Reel" feature, as well as the Blog Description up there^^.
I thought it was a nice touch.

My favorite blog-list is over on the side somewhere down there.

My Outfit
Fringed white Aeropostale shorts, A Teal thick Delia*s tank over a thick white Limited too tank, Assorted beads Garage sale necklace.
Nothing much really....... :P


Ooh, Chinese has arrived. *runs off with chopsticks*

newtemplatesrockk,

Katy

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Shopping and Flopping

Ooh, My 90th post!!!

Hey All,
I just got back from the Mall! I shopped till I dropped for at least 3 hours, and bought tons of pre-beach fashion goodness.

Katy's 'Bought' List:

- 2 Delia*s tank tops [Two for Twenty deal]
- 2 Pacsun Bikinis [Buy One get One FREE deal]
- 1 Ah-dorable Charlotte Russe Fashion top
- 1 Kay-uteee Marshall's sundress
- 1 pair of cute and confortable Dr. Sholl's flip-flops
- 1 pretty floral wallet from Claires. [Sale Rack]

*whew* Now I'm Beat. ;)

I am in one of those laughing moods, so I Google-searched "Celeb Fashion Flops" and came up with quite a few. I am posting 3, Just for laughs.
These are my opinions, so think what you like.
































Who knows who these people are... [I don't, but maybe you do] But I bet their fashion sense has been better. I sure hope so.

shoppingandflopping,

Katy

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Fashion Against Aids


Fashion Against Aids
us, fashionistas can help. (:











Check out the video here: http://www.hm.com/us/#/fv/

and...

here: http://www.hm.com/us/#/fashionvideo_1244620116962/

I think it's pretty cool. :) I mean Katy Perry is for it, so why can't Katy the blogger?

Some of the world's Contemporary artists were invited to create their own FAA Tee's. 25% of the sales revenue will be donated to HIV/AIDS awareness

























[pictures from Google Images]


EYE CANDY









fightagainstaids,
Katy

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Who wore it better?

WHO WORE IT BETTER?










[pictures: Google Images]

At the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade last November, Miranda Cosgrove and Miley Cyrus got us seeing double when they both appeared in the same stunning white Peacoats and matching white fingerless gloves. Who wore it better? Comment below or in the Chatbox [=>]




[picture: http://www.fabsugar.com/3170365]

Zoe Saldana and Doutzen Kroes both sport Azzedine Alaia's gray full-skirt dress with Alaia's lace-up shoe boots recently at the Star Trek premiere [ZOE] and at The Cannes Film Festival [Azzedine] . But, who wore it better?

Comment with your answers below and in the Chat box to the right.

I've been boating all day, and swallowed too much River water. *blech* Tata for Now!

[xoxo] Katy

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On my Bookshelf...


An AMAZING, MUST-HAVE Summer Reading book for the Fashionistas and Shopaholics everywhere!

FASHION 101- A Crash Course in Clothing




















I Went to Borders Books a few days ago with a slip of paper I had copied info on a book I found while browsing on http://www.amazon.com/. The name? Fashion 101: A Crash Course in Clothing.
The guy at the Help desk said they didn't have the book in stock, so he'd order it, and it would arrive in- dare I say it- 5-10 business days. I give him my $20, and sulk back to the Appearence section.
Here I was this morning, minding my own business when the UPS guy rings my bell, and there is my beautiful brown cardboard package!!! It didn't take 5-10 business days! *yipee* It took Only 2. ;) Me and my good luck.

You all are probably wondering what this book from heaven is about... And I am terrible with book reviews, so I turn to http://www.sporkfashion.com/.

Here is their Review:

If you are a fashion idiot, this is the book for you.
Fashion 101 is truly a crash course in clothing. Written for teenagers, it describes every conceivable clothing style, with tips on how to wear them and the history behind each item. For the most part, info is provided in an encyclopedic fashion, making it more of a reference than something you have to sit down and read in large gulps. Everything is divided into sections - jewelry, dresses, tops, shoes, etc.
If you are a little fashion-phobic, but want to up your style, this is a great, unintimidating way to get your feet wet. Everything is explained for the layman, from fabrics to necklines. The only downside is that there are no photographs - everything is illustrated with drawings. I imagine getting permission to reprint famous and not-so-famous fashions is a daunting task - both physically and financially. But this definitely has some useful info, including the tale behind the creation of Hermes’ infamous Birkin bag - something that I didn’t even know.

Seeeeee? Doesn't it sound simply amazing?
Other than the 'fashion-idiot' part. *sigh*

Heading to the beach w/ friends.

fashionislove,

Katy [xoxo]

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