Cheers to the New Year!

Oh dear, 2010 is coming to an end and I must say, this year has passed rather quickly!! To bid farewell to twenty-ten and kiss twenty-eleven hello, I've compiled some of my favorite trends of the year, and what I'm looking forward to in the new year!!

Firstly, 2010 in review...

We fell in love with the military trend, and couldn't get enough of stripes stripes stripes! The fashion world was blown away with Louis Vuitton's incredibly elegant Fall Ready to Wear collection and welcomed the return of elegance and minimalism! The boyfriend trend stood strong as the girls borrowed blazers, loafers, button-ups, jeans, and tee's from their masculine counterparts, while still staying feminine! Our very own BP kept twenty-ten well dressed with lace, chiffon, florals, a perfect cargo pant, and of course, the ultimate cami!

 As for 2011...

 It seems wider-leg jeans and flat flat shoes are in the forecast, however...

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{ Lanvin, Marc Jacobs, Prada, Alexander McQueen, Jil Sander }

We'll see where the runway takes us!

Happy New Years!

XO ROSIE

Maxed Out

As I've realized over my years, when I love something, I really really love something. Whether its a beautiful piece of clothing or an entire trend, I just can't get enough of it. Obsessive? Maybe. But right now I'm absolutely in love with long maxi skirts and dresses, in swooshy chiffons, luscious ruffles, laces, and cozy knits! I supposed you could call it obsessed. :)

Practically any D&G collection presents an array of perfected dresses and skirts (my favorites being Spring 2011, Spring 2010, Fall 2008, and of course, Fall 2010.) Sonia Rykiel's Spring 2008 RTW collection is full of gorgeous summery, feathery delights, while Erin Fetherston's Spring 2007 RTW collection captures the perfect, loose and relaxed ball-gown essence of the maxi look.

Some lengthy inspiration....

{ one : here }

{ two : here }

I love the combo of tees and skirts, a perfect mix of feminine and cool...

 { three : here }

 { four : here } as well as blazers and dresses...

 { five : here }

{ six : here }

This beautiful Free People Sheer Maxi Slip is just the thing! Layer it with a sweater, blazer, or even a perfect boyfriend tee, with sky high heels for an incredible leg-lengthening look!

Christmas is in just three days! Hooray!

XO ROSIE

Winter + Sweaters

Hip Hip Hooray, It's Christmas Break! 

I'm finally out of school for the holidays and I am feeling oh-so-festive! There hasn't been much snow this month so we're all hoping the forecasts of snowfall come true this week and bring us all some real holiday spirit. In the mean time, I've been getting my share of winter inspiration from the runway...

D&G captured the absolute essence of winter dressing and my obsession right now, the fair isle. 

Let's just kick things off with the most gorgeous holiday red!

I am in love with the look on the right. Oh dear, well I'm in love with the entire collection!

I don't know about you, but I would love to romp around in these

winterized play-suits and fur boots all break long!

Time to admire the impeccable usage of fair-isle patterns on cocktail 

dresses and pretty little sheer numbers.

yes, and then there are the chiffon dresses.

 ooh la la! chunky knits and chiffon, surely a match made in winter wonderland heaven!

I simply die over the short-sleeved fair isle and long flowy skirt combo.

Not to mention the skinny belts and big fur boots!! It's too much for a sweater-adoring girl to handle!

I hope you all have sweet sweater dreams this weekend and a wonderful holiday season!

Graduating from University

Sunday morning was our last day of Fashion U! Upon arrival we were treated to hot chocolate before making our way into the theater for the last few sessions of what had been an amazing weekend! We had been planning on a seminar by Rachel Simmons called ' Empowerment in an Intimidating Industry", however she had reportedly been injured the day before!

So instead, Stacey McKenzie (scheduled for our next class) stepped in! 

She was so fun to watch and listen to and very encouraging! 

Nest, she joined model Ali Michael and Teen Vogue Editor Amy Astley for a class titled "Keeping Confidence On and Off the Catwalk". It was incredible to hear their stories and their advice on having confidence with yourself no matter what, and to always stay true to who you are!

After a wonderful closing  lineup of seminars, we went to the lobby for a final graduation photo with our certificates! (I admit, I'm not the biggest fan of my graduation photo, but I'll show you anyways...) 

Then we exited the theater and that was the end of Teen Vogue Fashion University 2010!

And since that graduation photo is rather unsatisfactory, here are some better pictures that we took after, wandering about Bryant Park and outside the Conde Nast building!

The End! 

Extensive retellings of Fashion U and other tales of the city can be found here.

XO ROSIE

University Part Three

Now where were we... Oh yes.

After a nice modeling class (and a small nap...) I made my way out of the Conde Nast building for the last time of the weekend (not forever, hopefully!) Our next key note speaker for the closing ceremonies...

Vera Wang!

But wait! As I exited the building who did I walk out to find but... Jenna Lyons!

{She's in the black coat surrounded by the crowd, near the red coat. I came out the doors where the yellow leggings girl is walking out of.} She looked pretty busy, so I didn't want to stop and create more chaos, however, once I crossed the street I quickly snapped a photo! I had been so close! 

and now... Vera Wang!

What I learned from Vera : Don't rush. Take your time to find your place and what you really want to do!

Closing ceremonies for day one were incredible! I still can't believe all the things I had learned and all the inspiring people I had gotten to see! The last activity of the day was a private shopping event at H&M! 

Last but not least... Sunday Morning! 

Coming up next!

XO ROSIE

Fashion U Part Two!

and we continue...!

After Erin Fetherston, I took a quick trip across the street to the Conde Nast building to be enlightened by my next class with bloggers...

Jane & Judy Aldrige {of Sea of Shoes and Atlantis Home}

Phil Oh {of Streetpeeper}

and Hanneli Mustaparta! {of Hanneli}

From left: interviewer, Jane, Judy, Phil, and Hanneli

 my view

 PS: I loved Hanneli's dress.

Favorite things I learned from the bloggers: Be original! Be Original!!

After class with the bloggers was over, I headed out for a little lunch break with my mom and our good friend Karli {who came along as our tour guide.} Though I didn't attend because of long long lines, they held a book signing of Teen Vogue's Handbook with editor Amy Astley, which I'm sure was fabulous.

I returned from our quick lunch, for my next class (one we were all too excited for) with...

J. Crew's Jenna Lyons!

 {note: all the cameras in the audience}

 Everyone was obviously soo excited to see such an inspirational {and brilliant!} woman! and it didn't disappoint! She was incredible! 

Favorite piece of knowledge from Jenna: follow through and work hard, it pays off!

After class with Jenna, I crossed the street one last time for the last class, Modeling 101 with...

Laura Bonomo, Teen Vogue Bookings Director

and Conor Kennedy, of Muse NYC Agency

This was my view of the happenings at front.

My apologies, but it was the end of the day, and I admit I got a little drowsy back there. I may have even dosed off for two seconds. And, I don't really want to be a model so much, so I may have taken liberties with the opportunity for a little rest while I was perched in the back.

What I still learned: A model is more than a pretty face! Personality and presentation are so important!!

Part three - the conclusion of day one - coming up on Wednesday...

XO ROSIE

extensive tales : here.