Invincible Summer

I snagged this dress from Urban Outfitters and it just reminds me of warm weather. Oh, to frolic in the sun! I took inspiration from it for my makeup today. A winged liner to add drama to the impending summer. Dear Sun, come quickly.

"In the depth of winter, I finally learned that within me lie an invincible summer."

| Albert Camus |

xo | din

slip dress | Urban Renewal

eyes | Urban Decay Polyester Bride, Sin, Grifter, Last Call, and Oil Slick
(also used a black liquid liner)

Ice Queen

Winter is in full swing this week. With highs in the low 20s if I'm lucky, my best option is to bundle and hope it passes quickly. In attempt to have some fun with these frigid temps, I decided to camouflage myself with the ice and snow. And since my lips are blue anyway, why not amp them up with No She Didn't by Limecrime?!

xo | dré 

coat | Zara

lace top | Bozzolo

pants | Hudson 

booties | Anne Michelle

lipstick | Limecrime's No She Didn't 

It's Been Fun....

My days rocking pink hair are reaching their end. Though it didn't last long, it's been sweet, wild, and glam all the way!

Enjoy one final look at my bubble gum locks! I chose a royal blue dress; its color is not only hot this season, but I found it to contrast beautifully against my hair. Though the under layer of the dress is blue opposed to nude, both the color and the lace overlay, remind me of the Goldie dress I wore during Vancouver Fashion Week. My knee high boots wrap it together perfectly, for an ideal fall look.

Can you guess what color my hair will be next??

Lace dress | H&M 

Boots | BP Nordstrom 

XOXO dré 

Leather And Lace

Leather is so hot this fall! That's why I was swooning over this dress when I saw it! While the leather gives it edge, the lace gives it the perfect feminine touch. I styled it with a bomber jacket and boots to really keep it toward the edgy side. Do you like it?

Dress | mimi chica

Bomber | Garage

Boots | Report

Rings | Forever 21

p.s. Enjoy my last post as a blonde! Stay tuned tomorrow for the unveiling of my new look!

XOXO dré 

[ Inspire Me ]

Alice + Olivia Fall 2013 RTW

Fashion changes quite frequently and whether or not I choose to follow it trend by trend, I'm always being inspired by things around me. Watching fashion shows online, visiting Style.com, browsing my fashion magazines, visiting art galleries, or even just walking the historic streets of DC are ways that I stay fashionably inspired. How about you?

xo | din

See the complete Alice + Olivia Fall 2013 Ready to Wear line here.
You can find more inspiration on Pinterest and Bloglovin', too!

When In Doubt....Go Black!

It can be such a struggle to find the perfect outfit to wear! And though you've heard it before, black is a go-to color, and can be worn for almost any occasion. Want to mix it up? Try playing with the silhouette like I did with this lacey cut out dress, toss on some killer accessories, and you're good to go!

Lacey cut out dress | Material Girl
Shoes | Carlos by Carlos Santana
Necklace | Nordstrom
Ring | Nordstrom
Lip Gloss | Rimmel's Stay Glossy in Black Diva

XOXO Dré

[ Masquerading ] In Burlesque

A few weeks ago, I visited the Mansion on O Street for a night of 

masquerading and fun. The mansion has over 30 hidden doors

although I will admit I only discovered two.

Through these doors, and the several adjoining staircases,

I uncovered the over-furnished suites. 

Quite literally a hoarder's high-end paradise.

The night ended in a dance competition-- obviously. As a judge

alongside my friend, I watched the moves of the men in suits 

and the women in corsets and heels. 

We even exercised our [self] bestowed duty to have a 

dance-off between two fair ladies to our song of choice.

Finally, I embodied my best Vanna, announced the winner,

and spent the rest of the evening twirling in my tulle and lace 

while the dj played my favorite songs...  

 Claire's Fascinator | Express Necklace | LOFT Earrings 

 Nordstrom 'As U Wish' Lace & Tulle Dress

BCBG Peep-toe Pumps | photographed by Lauren

xo | din