B Alike

One of my favorite blogs is The Satorialist. Real photographs of real fashion. I always get so much inspiration from the fashion he captures through his lens. Here are some photographs of Miroslava Duma, that I absolutely love when he shot her for Harper's Bazaar Russia. I think I just found my celebrity look alike or my want to look like celebrity.

 

B Reads

I am such a sucker for a good bookstore. While I can get lost in any Barnes and Noble or Borders, I also always find myself getting tempted with Amazon's one click ordering. And since I did finally take the plunge to join Amazon Prime I thought I must take advantage of this and order order order! Just thought I'd share what is on my reading list currently:

If you have to cry, go outside: and other things your mother never told you. By Kelly Cutrone.
If you have been a Hills and City addict the past handful of years you have seen this boss from hell turned mentor to now mogul in work! Kelly Cutrone is known for leading young fashionistas such as Lauren Conrad and Whitney Port into fashion industry success. While her tactics may seem harsh to the viewing world, there is nothing but praise for Kelly. I will be sure to pass on the wisdom I hope to learn in her first book!

Sweet Little Lies. By Lauren Conrad.
Do. Not. Judge. Me! I admittedly bought LC's first book L.A. Candy last year and admittedly finished it rather quickly. Her writing is easy to follow and entertaining. Following the life of a girl on a reality tv show, something that Lauren knows very well, you can't help but get sucked up in the drama just as the shows this may/or may not be based on. If you are looking for a fun easy spring read then I do recommend taking the plunge into Conrad's novels. Review of the second to come..

And while I go ahead and enjoy these two new hardcovers I continue to anxiously await the releases and shipments of the following:
-The September Issue DVD (Releasing February 23rd, 2010)
-Heart of the Matter By Emily Griffin (Releasing May 11th, 2010)
-Last Night at Chateau Marmont By Lauren Weisberger (Releasing May 25th, 2010)

B Trendy

While the groundhog alerted us today that we have 6 more weeks of winter, it is never too soon to start planning your spring wardrobe! I anxiously can't wait for the new spring shipments to come into the stores and once they do I'll be grabbing prints left and right. Mixing prints is a hot trend for spring. Shopbop.com gave a few tips on mixing patterns this spring.

• Play with complimentary graphic prints
• Pair prints with similar sensibilities for a pulled-together look
• Polka dots and stripes are a playfully irreverent pair
• Stay int he same color family
• Do variations on a theme in cool neutrals. Add a bright bag for contrast
• Try two tones of the same print
• Choose subdued hues for a sophisticated look

More highlights of spring fashion to come: denim distressed vests, cross body bags, lace and sheers

B Informed

Each morning I have somewhat of a similar routine. Wake up to some popular pop song via my iPhone, slide to turn off then instantly go to mail to check what virtual goodies I have been sent today. There is usually the typical junk mail that I instantly delete but there are a few that I save to read because I always find the most inspiration.

Who What Wear: It hurts when I tell someone in conversation "I saw on Who What Wear..." and they go, "Who where what?" Those poor deprived ones. This web blog is all up on the who's and what's of fashion. Don't go there if you're looking for what American Idol contestant got the boot, go to find what the American Idol wearing. The Who What Wear team has an eye for catching trends and almost always contribute to my obsessions. See B Jaded and B Nude for proof. Follow on Twitter @whowhatwear

The Zoe Report: For me, watching The Rachel Zoe Project every few months is just not good enough. I have to get my daily intake of the Zoe. Rachel Zoe's Zoe Report is a daily newsletter of everything she loves right then. And while we all can't be dripping in Chanel, carry Louis Vuitton and walk in YSL unfortunately, Zoe gives us another option in her post. Parallel Universe she calls it, a place where you can get the same look on a smaller budget for the same big fashion enthralled. Follow on Twitter @RZRachelZoe

Women's Wear Daily: If you are interested in fashion, I don't find it possible to go a day without reading WWD. This fashion trade publication holds on the ins and outs of the fashion industry. There is a subscription to access most of the material but getting the daily newsletter gives you a heads up. It's pretty much the fashion bible. Follow on Twitter @womensweardaily

B Quick

I quickly just changed my polish before heading to work and I can't help but share quickly! The color is Done Out In Deco by OPI. I decided to go with this color today because with the black pencil skirt, white tee and gold flats I already had chosen, I felt as if I needed some pop of color. That's why I love nail polish! Have 10 minutes? Change your polish! Just be sure your keys are sitting out of your purse so that you don't have to go digging with a fresh polish.

B Excited

The nail polish must be getting to my head because it is all that is on my brain right now. For the last month I keep seeing small advertisements in my monthly induglences of Vogue and Elle for OPI's new collection titled Hong Kong. I frustrating only see the Alice in Wonderland collection (equally fabulous) though only in the beauty supplies stores. So after a long wonderance of where will this collection be available? I have answers! February 3rd is when the vibrant collection will hit stores.

A few of these new shades include "A Good Man-darin is Hard to Find", "Suzi Says Feng Shui", and "Dim Sum Plum". I can't wait!

B Nude

Apologies to my readers who have been checking back to see if I've written any new posts. I'm sorry to have disappointed for so long! The 2010 year already has me busy as a bee and so I thought it was only fitting for my first post of the new year I let you know one of my recent 2010 obsessions.

Months ago during Spring 2010 Fashion week we saw loads of neutrals on the runway in sheers, solids, textures. Crisp clean white will be the upcoming trend and while that is what you'll be wearing on your body you can't forget about your nails. Last fall Chanel created a phenomenon with the Jade nail lacquer, their new shades for spring will soon be seen everywhere. While the 505 Particuliere has already made a statement in the blogs and I am equally mad about the taupe color. I can't get over being nude on my nails.

Chanel 503 Inattendu is the perfect shade for spring. While purples are not leaving my nail collection, the subtly of the nude makes everyone check twice what is on your nails. You can also try OPI Dulce de Leche in the case that the Chanel 503 creates a statement and follows Jade suit.