Monthly Archives: July 2016

When haute couture fashion week hits in Paris, you know you're in for a treat from the biggest fashion houses around. These designs are artistic, extravagant, and not for everyday wear.  No expense is spared for this special week; from transportation to runway to show production, everything is top notch. Here are some of the highlights of the Paris Fashion Week Couture Fall 2016.

The cutest show of the Fall 2016 Couture Week must have been Elie Saab's Mommy & Me matching gowns. Though we're not sure how many of us could afford couture gowns for our little ones, a show like this is something we love to see. We  got first glance of this show via fashion blogger Chriselle Lim's video of these duos strutting down the runway. This New York, New York themed show had glimmering accents, long gowns, allusions to feathers, and an indescribable air of sleekness.

Extravagance and a little bit risque is what Giambattista Valli put on the runway this couture show. We saw empire waists from so many designers this season along with structured shoulders and floor length garments and Valli is no exception. He knows what the young and hip love, and his followers are those confident party girls that can rock anything. Short minis, large sleeves, ruffled collars - everything was done in a girly/grunge way. His designs were topped off with gorgeous fine jewelry by Buccellati.

If anyone knows how to do couture, it is Viktor & Rolf. Re-purposing old materials, fabrics, designs, collections for the runway this season. ‘We want something organic,’” Horsting said during a preview. “We were thinking of conscious designing, and recycling. It felt kind of logical.” What we saw from the duo is commonplace silhouettes with layers of material sewn on to build a sculpture like garment.

Last but certainly not least, not only did Fendi charter their own planes from Paris to Rome, they took over the recently restored iconic Trevi Fountain. Designing glass runways and flowing dresses, Karl Lagerfeld created a fairy tale setting for a fairy tale collection for the fashion houses' 90th anniversary that definitely did not disappoint. Top models like Kendall Jenner and Bella Hadid walked in this amazing show that is sure to go down in history as one of the greats.

Couture certainly isn't for the everyday but has elements of the trends that we look ahead to each season. Would you love to own a couture piece? We know we would! Share with us which designer you would love to have a piece from!

One of our favorite influencers is Cassie Yee of @casshole.yee. Her gorgeous ever changing hair and super glamorous lashes are some of her signature staples in her chic style. We absolutely love working with Cassie and want to give our readers a little more insight on this super fun fashionista.

Why did you start documenting your outfits? Was there an inspiration?

I always loved fashion and people would always compliment my outfits so I thought I'd share them with my followers. I always get excited when I wear a cute outfit and I'm like "everyone needs to see this!" So I like to share my unique sense of style.

You are still so young but have a huge fan base, how does it feel that you are so widely recognized?

I personally don't think I'm "widely recognized," people tell me I am but really I'm actually really lame and average, LOL. I still feel the same as I did when I had 600 followers- mostly from school!

How do you balance school time and blogging time?

Honestly, I try to update my blog as much as I can and I post daily on Instagram but lately school has been taking up the majority of my time. Since I do independent study I have more free time to shoot and usually have designated-homework days which are strictly for studying and finishing my homework. During the school year I usually focus more on blogging to be honest but during the summer my classes are so fast that I barely have time to blog at all! I still post on Instagram every day but it's hard for me to update my actual blog.

One think you can't leave your house without?

There's a lot of things I can't leave the house without; makeup, charger, wallet, and definitely my shades! I can't even count the number of times I would forget my shades and be squinting into the sun. I also always bring a jacket- you never know when life's going to throw a bunch of wind and coldness at you! I also always need my phone charger because my phone stays dying fast and my makeup in case I need to touch up anything!

Where do you draw your clothing inspiration from?

Ever since I was little I always had a unique taste in fashion. I was always the stylish one, different one, the one that wears things people don't dare to wear. Back then I drew my inspiration pretty much by whatever I liked, and now that there's social media and whatnot I get inspired by many bloggers! I love thrifting and being creative and also making my own clothes or altering them.

Favorite place you've done photo shoots at?

The best places I've done photoshoots at are the hidden places that you accidentally find. At first, we went to the Legion of Honor in San Francisco but then we decided to explore around it, and also down Highway 1; which is absolutely beautiful. I definitely love the city but it's its hidden treasures that I love the most!

Keep an eye out for a special giveaway next week with Cassie!