model citizen

"The 24-year-old Aussie has made her mark because of her innocent, child-like appearance."

 "There's a real trend for this doll-like look, a childish look, with a look of knowing behind it. It reflects childishness as well in fashion. The sex thing has had its day. Fashion is now reverting to all kinds of shorts and patchwork, playsuits and really bright color." ~Tatler Fashion Editor Anne Bromilow

Gemma Ward was born November 3, 1987, in Perth, Australia. Despite her ravishing looks, the golden-haired green-eyed beauty never set out to be a fashion model. In fact, she was discovered by accident when she attended a taping of the Australian television show, Search for a Supermodel in 2002. As she recalls, “I came to watch my friends. I was sitting there in the crowd when the agent from Perth came over. I didn't even want to enter, it was a bit of chance. I was so shocked when I got my first job.” source
Also watch out for the release of "The Great Gatsby" which is to be out in theatres around December 2012, where we'll get to see Gemma Ward alongside Leonardo DiCaprio. 

Actually I can't wait to see this because I remember writing high school papers on this book and I'm also a fan of Leonardo DiCaprio. 

Let me know your thoughts...do you like Gemma Ward's look?  Do you agree with Anne Bromilow?  Will you be going to see "The Great Gatsby"?
ha sorry that's a lot of questions :P

xoxo Chiika 

New Look spring/summer 2012

I want my look to be all New Look's spring and summer collection. Seriously you can't go wrong with these edgy prints, asymmetrical hemlines, sexy cutouts...*sigh* I'm just so happy :) hahaha

I think my favorite is the little crop top with the maxi skirt...although they're basically all my favorites...let me know which look you're into.

xoxoChiika

In Mint Condition

will you be following this trend?



Forever21 twill skinny pants, Tiny Hands scented mint chocolate chip ice cream cone necklace, etsy.com Knit Storm tea cup cozies, KiKi case kitten, Modcloth mint to be scarf, Revlon minted nail polish, Arizona Green Tea with Ginseng and Honey, Dualit 2 slice toaster mint green, Asos pyramid metal tip clutch, River Island light green peep toe bow shoes, Micargi Tahiti Beach Cruiser mint green, Forever21 eyelet rosette hair clip, River Island montone playsuit

Hi my beautiful friends :)

Spring is in the air, and we're just a hop, skip, and jump away from summer. One trend I'm really looking forward to rocking is pastel colors! They're just so fresh and so clean clean...and yes i just sung that last part :) anywhooo I believe my obsession will only be satisfied with a healthy dose of mint (and by healthy I mean a Greek sized portion).  Surprisingly my wardrobe is seriously lacking in the aforementioned color...it's actually quite shocking *.* needless to say I'm on the hunt. So above are some of my favorite items that I'm craving, and i hope it inspires you to indulge a bit in mint, even if it is just for a double scoop ice cream :)

Let me know what you're craving for spring!!!

xoxo Chiika

color blocking woman to the rescue!

photo credit ~ Tommy Ton

What they're wearing...

Brunette:

cape, miu miu

blouse, carven

skirt, jason wu

clutch, tommy hilfiger

Blonde:

jumper, jil sander

pants, j brand

clutch, marni

Color blocking woman to the rescue!!! ok i need something a lil' snappier than that.  If you come up with a good super hero name, please comment below hahaha

I'm really into the brunette's look, it's so super hero-ish, I think I could take on the world with an outfit like that...let me know what you think

xoxoChiika

eat your mango, and wear it too ;)

Hey my lil' swedish berries :)

I just thought I'd share my favorite looks from MANGO's spring/summer collection 2012.

Let me know what you think.

xoxoChiika

peek-a-boo teddybears ^.^

Hey chickies :) I hope everyone is having a great day!!  It's like 15 degrees celsius here today and I'm feeling spring-y, as in the season, not bouncy hahaha...i know i'm lame. Anywhoooo, I decided to do my nails nice and bright and cute, in hope of better days to come.  I love teddy bears, I think they're adorable and ultra sweet ^.^

Materials needed for this look are: a slim brush, a pink polish, or whatever color you would like for a background, white, gray, and black, and a sparkly top coat, if you wish :) Start off with top coat and base color...let dry...apply second coat if needed...let dry...create a half circle from corner to corner of the free edge using white and make two small semi-circles on top...let dry..and go over again in white...create a little upside down triangle and mouth with grey and make little dots in the ears using grey...black dots for the eyes and pink dots over the grey dots you made earlier in the ears...let dry, and apply a top coat, a sparkly one if you wish :) I hope everyone is having a fantastic day wherever you are, i'm sending positive teddy bear vibes to all :P  tons of love xoxoChiika

For more nail looks, from previous posts, click "get nailed", down below in the labels!

Marni for H&M

Mark your calendar ladies!!! March 8th, Marni's spring collection for H&M launches in select stores :) The line is comprised of earthy hippy dippy colors, from camel brown, to sage green, maroon, and navy blues, 70's inspired prints that i promise will trip you out :), funky chunky jewelry , and of course the latest trend sequined collar necklaces. You're bound to feel like you've traveled back in time.

xoxoChiika

all kinds of hot!

I just had to share these pics of Rihanna and Kate Moss at London Fashion Week...oh my goodness they look absolutely stunning in these ultra sexy dresses!

xoxoChiika

alice + olivia NYFW

Hey darlin's ^.^

OK I'm just going to get into it....I'm in lo-ooove!! It was love at first sight I would have to say...and the feeling is mutual...no it's not a man, it's "alice + olivia" fall collection 2012.  hahaha it's basically the same feelings though, just as if you met the man of your dreams...my heart fluttered, my pupils enlarged and I couldn't pull my eyes away *.*

I'm so impressed by Stacy Bendet's collection, powerful, edgy, ultra-femme, glamorous, are just a few words I would use to describe the line.

I love everything from the peplum dresses, the sequined gowns with edgy cropped leather jackets, the 60's silhouettes, girly frocks, lace backless dresses, tailored suits, and the intense jewel tone colors.

I'm also a fan of the dark smokey eye and the dark plum lips.

I know you're going to fall in love too :)

xoxoChiika

under my umbrella..ella...ella

Yup that's right...Rihanna for the Giorgio Armani spring summer collection 2012.  She's absolutely stunning, and i love the black and white photos :)

xoxoChiika

i love ponies...

and ponytails of course!!!

grow hair!...groooow hahaha another style i can't wait to rock :)

Olivia Wilde at the premiere of "Cowboys and Aliens" was sporting this ultra chic bubble pony.

Super simple to do, just tie your hair, and tease near the tie, then place a clear elastic a little further down, and kind of pull at the hair to create the bubble effect...continue all the way down!

easy peasy lemon squeezy ^.^

xoxoChiika

on top...topshop that is

Hi my beautiful friends :)
A glimpse of Mary Katrantzou’s capsule collection for Topshop. The nine-piece range features all the London-based designer's trademarks – think busy floral prints, splashes of color and avant garde structured items. Mary’s line is inspired by English country gardens, Asian inspired florals and ornaments, to name just three. The collection hits stores nationwide and the web on 17th February.

i  like the flower print leggings, let me know what you think of the line

xoxoChiika

head bobbin' in style



I actually have a pair of these headphones :) i'm wearing them right now, they're white on top and hot pink on the ears and grey on the inside, with silver details.  They work real good and I just love the colors!

I thought I'd share these and let y'all know they're on sale on hautelook

for like 12 dollars :) so that's 50% off...i think the sale ends on the 8th
xoxoChiika

that rolled out of bed look

I'm singing in the rain...what a glorious feeling..na na nana :)

So you guessed it is raining here today...and I usually like to curl up with a good book and snuggle under a very fluffy blanket on these types of days but no such luck...I was out and about, had some things to get done, and then I met up with a friend for a nice hot coffee...mmmmm caffeine :)  Since the weather was a bit off and my hair usually expands 3 feet near any humidity, I decided to go for the "I just rolled out of bed look" which by the way took me a good half hour hahaha  but that's our little secret ;)  Anyways I went with Mary-Kate Olsen's look today...part down the middle, bangs pinned back on each side, and loose curls/waves.  So flattering, it just opens up the face and there's just something really sexy about the messiness of the style...Below are my favorite hair looks, tousled waves, messy braids, soft curls, wild buns... basically anything that looks like you didn't spend time :)  Let me know your "go to" style.

Blake Lively, Lauren Conrad, Keira Knightley, Park Bom, Kristen Stewart, Nicole Scherzinger, Ashley and Mary Kate Olsen, Mila Kunis, Jessica Szohr

I hope you're having a wonderful day wherever you are!

xoxoChiika