Friday, October 2, 2015

Sew Cute Abroad: Weekend 3 Recap


A while back my friend Maggie and I explored Shoreditch on a lovely Sunday afternoon! So, here are a few shots of what we did and the area..... 


Pump is a restaurant that has different food truck stands. It's really cool because there is something for everyone to eat! From pasta, burgers, chicken, to different cultural foods there was a wide range of choices. 





We visited the Boxpark which is basically a collection of small pop-up shops in a structure built from shipping containers. I love that London has so many pop-up shops! It's a cool way to get exposed to a lot of different designers and shops. 



While we were walking around we found T2 which is a well known tea shop in London. My brother is a BIG tea fan so I stopped in to pick him up some! I fell in love with the visuals of the store and the beautiful tea cups and pots in the back of the shop. There were so many cool prints and colors! 









Have you ever explored the Shoreditch area? If so where? Let me know in the comments! 
XOXO 
Miranda 

Thursday, October 1, 2015

Krass & Co. Favorites!

Who doesn't love comfy clothes every once in a while? My usual uniform when I'm lounging around is a pair of Krass & Co. shorts with some sort of t-shirt like Jadelynn Brooke or Lauren James!  

Lucky for you all I am a Krass & Co. brand rep again! So, if you use THIS LINK you automatically get 15% off your order applied to your cart. Krass & Co. is an awesome brand that makes super cute and preppy running shorts, tees, and accessories (I'm in love with their hats!). 

Their running shorts are unique because they are made of a stretchy soft fabric versus the normal running short material. They feature adorable prints and embroidered accents on the side of the shorts also. Here are a few of my current favorites! 


I love this leaf print! The green and hot pink combination is perfect to keep your mind in summer. 


Red, white, and blue is my favorite color combination! These shorts are perfect for the girl who loves all things America (which who doesn't??). They are perfect for a trip to the beach or for a major holiday like 4th of July. 

Whales are a girls best friend, well kind of. But, these shorts are super super cute! I love Krass & Co's embroidered designs because they are subtle but still add a cute touch. These shorts are currently on sale for only $25!!!! Be sure to like Krass & Co. on Facebook to keep up on their $25 short deals. 

Like what you see? CLICK HERE to shop Krass & Co. now! 
XOXO 
Miranda 

Wednesday, September 30, 2015

Inside London Fashion Week: Emilia Wickstead


In my previous Inside Fashion Week post I talked about my experience working at the Mother of Pearl show (check it out HERE)! This time I am going to chat about my time while working backstage at Emilia Wickstead. 

Emilia Wickstead is a pretty big name designer so it was amazing to get to volunteer backstage! My tasks included unloading the van with the clothing in it, placing the press release cards on the benches, as well as being a dresser for a model backstage! It was interesting to see the difference between the two shows. The Emilia Wickstead show was a lot more crazy and intense. They were also super strict about taking pictures backstage so sorry for the lack of pictures! But, none the less it was a great experience. It was awesome to get to see what goes into a major runway show.


The clothing for the shows was AMAZING. There were gorgeous floral gowns, embellished pieces, pink and white stripes, and lots of other feminine chic pieces. In addition, the collection had a lot of unique silhouettes and shapes. Here are a few of my favorite pieces.... 

Images from Vogue.com 

Here is the model that I dressed for the show! This dress was gorgeous and was for sure one of my favorite pieces. 




Here are a few more backstage shots. They had two poster boards with all of the models head shots as well as photos of the models in their looks. 




Here is my friend Maggie and I outside of the venue for the show!



What was your favorite London Fashion Week show? Let me know in the comments! 
XOXO 
Miranda 

Monday, September 28, 2015

Inside London Fashion Week: Mother of Pearl

Here I am in front of the amazing venue space for the Mother of Pearl show. The show was held at the Cafe Royal Hotel which was GORGEOUS! It was amazing. The ceiling and walls were covered in gold and lots of old world details. 

While in London I am lucky enough to experience my first ever Fashion Week! As a fashion student Fashion Week season is better then Christmas (well almost better). Across 4 weeks and 4 cities we are able to see the new and exciting trends for the upcoming season. 

I am extremely thankful to have had the opportunity to volunteer at London Fashion Week this year. I was able to volunteer for two shows: Mother of Pearl and Emilia Wickstead. 

In this post I want to tell you about my experience at the Mother of Pearl show and tell you a little about their Spring/ Summer 2016 collection.....

Sorry for the poor picture quality! I was only able to have my phone on me so the pictures aren't the greatest and the lighting was really odd at the angle I was at! But, I was able to get a lot of shots and a video of the full collection! It was amazing to see the show before anyone else too. 

While I was volunteering I was able to see the dress rehearsal of the show. Unfortunately due to the small venue I wasn't able to see the actual show. But,  I could see the models walk without anyone in the way of my pictures so I was pretty happy. 

To say I'm obsessed with Mother of Pearl is an understatement. I was exposed to the brand when I interned with Purely Fashion a few summers ago. Their collection is full of lots of girly details mixed into classic sportswear. From ruffle dresses and tops to all sequin dresses the collection had a little bit of everything. 

  

Here are a few of my favorite pieces from the collection. I just love all of the feminine and victorian touches to the clothes. My all time favorite piece was this blush leather jacket. On the bottom of the sleeves they had little ties and it was just a really cute touch to a sleek leather jacket. 

 
Photos from Vogue.com


These sneakers were a major part of the collection. I would wear these everyday if I could! The feminine touch with the ankle strap and bow make the sneakers more girly and cute. Mother of Pearl also had knee high boots that had a small ruffle on the top which I also thought were very cute! 



A peak at the changing area backstage. Each model had a card like this with each look they were wearing and the details. 


Check out a video I took of the final walk through of the show!
Have you ever been to Fashion Week or volunteered? I want to hear your experiences! Let me know in the comments below. 
XOXO 
Miranda

Friday, September 25, 2015

Sew Cute Abroad: NYFW Roundup

Photo from Vogue.com

Kate Spade New York: Oh. My. God. I don't care if the Kate Spade collection is super "commercial" I'm in love! Kate Spade never fails to amaze me to create quirky and unique pieces. I'm lusting over the bumble bee and the Dalmatian bag! From adorable purses to gorgeous dresses the Kate Spade Collection wow-ed me as usual. I just wish I could have been there for the free flower bouquets. 

Image from Vogue.com 

Badgley Mischka: I am in love with the feminine and whimsical touches of the Badgley Mischka show! Visions of tweed, metallics, and soft fabrics were the theme of this show. I loved every bit of it! 

Photo from Vogue.com 

Carolina Herrera: This gorgeous collection has Dior touches written all over it. I love feminine and classic style and I think Carolina Herrera embodies that. Pleats were a major trend for the NY runway and this collection takes a girly twist on them. Also, I'm loving all of the blush tones of this collection! 

Photo from Vogue.com 

Christian Siriano: Christian Siriano is always a favorite of mine. I'm in love with his formal wear pieces embellished with crystals and beading. This fringe skirt and crop top is a major favorite of mine! Fringe was also a major trend on the runway and this is a very chic way to do it. Another dress I love is a blush scallop beaded dress with three quarter sleeves. If only I had the occasion and money to get one of his pieces! 

What are your NYFW favorites? Let me know in the comments! 
XOXO 
Miranda