*Happy New Year.

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It's 2013 kiddies! [for me at least..haha]

Well, it's just after 1am here in London..and I could think of no one better to usher in the New Year with.

So....

Happy New Year kiddies! Hope 2013 is all that you guys want it to be and so much more!

I'm sure all you guys are partying it up, surrounded by loved ones and alcohol...keeping it safe [and PG] of course..maybe even setting up your fireworks or getting ready for your midnight kiss..haha...

..well...clearly I'm not..haha..

However, whenever you do decide to stumble in...or wake up with your hangover ^_^...there'll be some New Years Pretty waiting for you...my treat!...courtesy Dolce&Gabbana [so I guess their treat really...haha]

Dolce&Gabbana SS13 NYE Lookbook.

Enjoy!

light+love.
xx

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*while we're at it...

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Category: Million Dollar Fantasy Bra Realness...

andddddd..... GO!

Bra Breakdown:

1996: Million Dollar Miracle Bra; Claudia Schiffer; $1,000,000

1997: Diamond Dream Bra; Tyra Banks; $3,000,000

1998: Dream Angel Fantasy Bra; Daniela Pestova; $5,000,000

1999: Millennium Bra; Heidi Klum; $10,000,000

2000: Red Hot Fantasy Bra+Panties; Gisele Bündchen; $15,000,000

2001: Heavenly Star Bra; Heidi Klum; $12,500,000

2002: Star of Victoria Fantasy Bra; Karolina Kurkova; $10,000,000

2003: Very Sexy Fantasy Bra; Heidi Klum; $11,000,000

Bra Breakdown:

2004: Very Sexy Fantasy Bra; Tyra Banks; $10,000,000

2005: Sexy Splendor Fantasy Bra; Gisele Bündchen; $12,500,000

2006: Hearts On Fire Diamond Fantasy Bra; Karolina Kurkova; $6,500,000

2007: Holiday Fantasy Bra; Selita Ebanks; $4,500,000

2008: Black Diamond Fantasy Miracle Bra; Adriana Lima; $5,000,000

2009: Harlequin Fantasy Bra; Marisa Miller; $3,000,000

2010: Bombshell Fantasy Bra; Adriana Lima; $2,000,000

2011: Fantasy Treasure Bra; Miranda Kerr; $2,500,000

 2012: Floral Fantasy Bra; Alessandra Ambrosio; $2,500,000

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*tis the season

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Sigh kiddies...I'm a little peeved today.

Christmas has come and gone and I didn't get my wish of being a Victoria's Secret Angel.

VS Angels circa 2005

...haha I'm kidding..[not really]

...but my last post and searching for Christmas+Fashion pics reminded me that I didn't cover their fashion show this year.

meh.

While I should've, their show has become such a spectacle, focusing I guess more on the entertainment and performers, with models hyping up the crowd, rather than on the garments worn.

Christmas Angels!

I guess being a lingerie fashion show and all one has to expect a certain amount of unconventionality, but sometimes I get the impression that their designers create large, lavish wings, and variations of, just because they can.

The whole need to make the show [and the wings] bigger and better than the year before seems to detract from the clothes, which I think should be the focal point of a fashion show. However, being the most watched fashion show on the planet they must be doing something right as, the brand experiences a large amount of publicity...which is a definite plus.

Anyway, you're probably craving the pretty...like I'm craving some mulled wine, so here it is! Don't feel too badly if your body may not look like these girls'... it is, after all, the day after Christmas!

So without further ado, some of my favorite Christmas looks, courtesy Victoria's Secret...

L-R: Michaela Kocianová 2007, Miranda Kerr 2007, Karolina Kurkova 2006, Alessandra Ambrosio 2006
Doutzen Kroes 2005, Heidi Klum 2007, Gisele Bündchen 2005, Marisa Miller 2007

L-R: Selita Ebanks 2007, Isabelli Fontana 2007, Miranda Kerr 2006, Barbara Palvin 2012
Alessandra Ambrosio 2005, Alessandra Ambrosio 2007, Ana Beatriz-Barros 2006, Isabel Goulart 2007

...also Gisele Bündchen if you're reading this, I live for you!!!

*runs off to do ab workout*

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*merry christmas

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It's Christmastime kiddies!

Between all the prezzie wrapping, baking and wine drinking, it's been hard to find time to keep you all updated with your doses of fashion pretties.

I'll make it up to you, I promise!

But for now, here's to you and yours; wishing you all health, happiness and love this season and for the New Year!

Festive-realness pretty!

Keep it classy kids! And most importantly safe!

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*keeping it clean

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Ok...so I've been a bad blogger again. Hope Santa doesn't put me on his naughty list for neglecting my wonderful readers!

With Christmas a mere 5 days away, I have been so busy with shopping, cleaning and decorating...and it doesn't look like it's going to end soon.

All I want for Christmas is a personal assistant...seriously...

...that way, I could look like this while doing chores...

Caroline Trentini, Gemma Ward and Lily Donaldson.
"Glamorama' by Steven Meisel. Vogue December 2005.

Hmm...one can dream...

Have a great day kitties!

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*the end is near

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Long time no see!

Good morning kiddies... I am finished with finals..and thus, the rest of my semester consists of returning library books and packing to leave *sad face* [although I will still be in England].

While this has been an amazing, full of life-changing experiences and inspiration, I am pretty eager to get some rest; it was a pretty exhausting term! I can honestly say however, that I will always cherish this experience and the people that I have come in contact with over here...

And, with the end of this crazy chapter in my life in sight [and loads of free time], I thought you could use some pretty...

“For every finish-line tape a runner breaks - complete with the cheers of the crowd and the clicking of hundreds of cameras - there are the hours of hard and often lonely work that rarely gets talked about.”-Grete Waitz

“Perseverance is not a long race; it is many short races one after the other.”-Walter Elliot

 

“The finish line is just the beginning of a whole new race.”-Unknown

“But for each of us, isn't life about determining your own finish line?”-Diana Nyad

“If you set a goal for yourself and are able to achieve it, you have won your race. Your goal can be to come in first, to improve your performance, or just to finish the race - it's up to you.”-Dave Scott

Have a great day! More posts to come!

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*crunch time

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...finals in two days...

This pretty much sums it up...

....yup

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*more posh than you can bear

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Haha. Surprise kiddies!

Seeing as how it is December and I am in a giving mood [and I did have a ton of Vicky B pics left over], your daily pretty and inspirational quotes for the day are courtesy Mrs. Becks.

Enjoy!

“If you haven't got it. Fake it! Too short? Wear big high heels, but do practice walking!”

“I don't know much about football. I know what a goal is, which is surely the main thing about football.”

“If I set my mind to something I do it. My biggest wish for all of us is that we are happy, successful, and that we stay true to ourselves.”

Inspiring words and breathtaking pictures, wouldn't you agree?

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*Target_: Victoria Beckham

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It's been a while since I've done a 'Target' post although this one's been in the making for quite some time now. However, with such a high profile, and incredibly talented, celebrity such as Mrs. Beckham, it's been quite the task;
a) sorting through the mass amount of pics I've collected, and
b) creating the collages.

First on the agenda, some brief background info! [although most of you probably know these]:
*Career beginnings as 'Posh Spice' of the Spice Girls, an early indicator of an interest in fashion.

*Married David Beckham in 1999 and been popping out babies ever since. The couple has four children; three sons and a daughter.

*Ventured into the fashion world, firstly as a model for London Fashion Week in 2000, and brand ambassador for Dolce and Gabbana in 2003, before launching her denim line "dvb Style" in 2006.

*Debuted her first collection at New York Fashion Week in 2008 to enormously positive reviews.

*Has been the face of Rocawear 2003, Marc Jacobs SS2008, Armani 2009 [with husband David Beckham].

*Has graced the cover of Vogue a total of 6 times.

*Winner of Designer Brand of the Year at the British Fashion Awards in 2011

Her style, now described as confidently simple and timeless, which often shows through in her own personal style,  hasn't always been as, how should I say, refined. *see below*

However, she quickly rediscovered the 'posh' aspect that brought her fame, and has since become quite the style icon. In fact, I don't know what she's most known for; her role as a member of the Spice Girls,a footballer's wife, fashion icon or designer.

Quite multifaceted wouldn't you say?

 These are just a few examples of her stunning outfits and style sense. Sharp, chic and always looking composed, what a fashionable turnaround from that previous set of images no?

Gorgeous no?

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*superhuman

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With this exhausting, but eventful, semester wrapping up and finals right around the corner, I'm going to need some type of superhuman ability to stay focused on studying while trying to deal with cranky people who're buckling under the pressure [one of the downsides to living in such close confines]...

That's not to say that I myself won't be cranky [cause I probably will be] but I guess I can try to look cute while fending off [and dishing out] the attitude....right?

*BAM*

Your daily dose...Superhero pretty!

“When your desires are strong enough you will appear to possess superhuman powers to achieve.” -Napoleon Hill

“Superhuman effort isn't worth a damn unless it achieves results.” -Ernest Shackleton 

“It's not about who's got powers...It's about who's not afraid. And who's going to do what has to be done.”-Michael Grant

“Believe in yourself! Have faith in your abilities! Without a humble but reasonable confidence in your own powers you cannot be successful or happy.”-Norman Vincent Peale

“It is our choices... that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.”-J. K. Rowling

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*exhaustion

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If any of you readers have been following since the conception of this blog, you will probably know that I usually post pretty regularly.

However, with the end of the semester coming up, I've had a lot of work [and a lot less sleep] so, unfortunately, I think the exhaustion is setting in.

Your long awaited daily pretty, which maybe isn't so pretty..haha, is an ode to what I've looked like this week. [ok..maybe not that fabulous]

Enjoy!

Photo Credit: Reka Nyari

 

"If you are going through hell, keep going."-Winston Churchill

"I never dreamed about success. I worked for it."- Estée Lauder

"A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor."- Unknown

...some truth in those words! #perseverance

Hopefully I get a lot of posts done before finals!

Happy December kiddies!

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*Paper[Doll]

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It's paper time again in the world of Wroxton...

..and with assignment deadlines rapidly approaching you know what that means kiddies...

Paper Doll Pretty...

Enjoy!

[sidebar: This was going to be my Halloween costume...]

Have a great and productive day!

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*Fall 2012 Trend Alert: Orient Express

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Sigh. Definitely been a while since I featured a "Trend" post on the blog and I figured might as well get them done while these trends are well, still trends! Haha.

Today's agenda: Oriental!

2012 has so far seen a massive interest in the East, predominantly with the Asian nations. While it may be because China is set to become the dominant global power in the next few years, or it may just have to do with globalization, or even the amazingly vivid inspiration provided by such a rich and colorful culture....whatever the reason, the exquisite luxury of the orient is back!

Louis Vuitton, Dries Van Noten, Zac Posen and Osman are just some of the designers using floral fabrics in their kimono and cheongsam inspired pieces.

close-up of a Dries Van Noten F/W 2012 piece

 Take a look!

Think it's hard to pull off? Celebs do it without looking too literal....[with the exception of Katy Perry]

Top Row L-R: Fan BingBing, Elisa Sednaoui, Katy Perry, Audrey Tatou, Dakota Fanning
Bottom Row L-R: Olivia Palermo, Katy Perry, Dita Von Tesse, Liya Kebede, Katy Perry

Paired with basics, these pieces can add pop to any outfit. Timeless and chic with a modern interpretation. Who wouldn't want to dress like that?

After all, isn't the modern woman a woman of the world?

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*OnTheGo

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Lots to do kiddies. Constantly working. #endofsemesterstress

Have some pretty.

“Either you run the day or the day runs you.”-Jim Rohn

“A runner must run with dreams in his heart, not money in his pocket.”-Emil Zatopek

“Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there.”-Will Rogers

“If you start soon enough, you won't have to run to catch up.”-Chinese Proverb

That last one should definitely become my motto. Sigh.

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*Snoozefest.

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Morning kiddies!

I know it's been a while since I've posted and I really am being a delinquent blogger..but this week has been so utterly hectic for me...

Don't worry, I haven't forgotten about you guys. I have thought about you every day that I didn't post...but school work, unfortunately, comes first...

Anyway, second set of papers in, and I've got about two weeks before the crazy starts again.

As a result, all I want to do right now is catch up on my missing sleep, which is another reason why I've been pretty neglectful of the blog.

Now that I'm rested, some daily pretty?

Can you guess the theme? :)

“Life is something to do when you can't get to sleep.”-Fran Lebowitz

“If you can't sleep, then get up and do something instead of lying there worrying. It's the worry that gets you, not the lack of sleep.”-Dale Carnegie

“You know you're in love when you can't fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams.”-Dr. Seuss

“Man is a genius when he is dreaming.”-Akira Kurosawa

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*la vie en rose...

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Bonjour kiddies!

In a very French mood today, as I've the amazing opportunity to wake up in Paris!

A gorgeous city of culture and romance, and fashion capital of the world, I'm sure to find loads of inspiration here!

Hold on to your seats beautifuls, lots of posts to come...

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*Remember, remember...

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Remember, remember the fifth of November
Gunpowder, treason and plot.
I see no reason, why gunpowder treason
Should ever be forgot.

Guy Fawkes, guy, t'was his intent
To blow up king and parliament.
Three score barrels were laid below
To prove old England's overthrow.
By God's mercy he was catch'd
With a darkened lantern and burning match.
So, holler boys, holler boys, Let the bells ring.
Holler boys, holler boys, God save the king.

And what shall we do with him?
Burn him! 

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So, it's Guy Fawkes' day and, as most of you know, we celebrate his failure to bomb Parliament by [none other than] setting off fireworks!

Hence, firework themed fashion! Seems fitting right?

MSGM F/W 2012.

MSGM F/W 2012.

Gorgeous, simple, but eye-catching. Cute, no?

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*Trini To The Bone

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Hey kiddies!

If anyone wants to see where I come from, or what I should sound like please, please, please check out this video. It makes me insanely homesick and super proud to be a Trinidadian.

Enjoy!

Haute Caribe: The World of Trinidad & Tobago Fashion from Wedge15 on Vimeo.

Maybe I should do a post about Trinidad??

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*RainyDay

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Ew. It's been super rainy for the past few days here in England. And, if you think that's enough to get you depressed, imagine how I feel! As a result of the dreary weather, I have been perpetually lazy, curled up in bed, trying to stay warm. *insert massive hot chocolate craving here*

Naturally, I'm gonna turn this frown upside down, and blog about it!

So... *drum roll* wonderfully depressing rain editorials!

Haha, just kidding! They're inspiring, in their own way and, although I love the sun and warmth, coming from the Caribbean, these pictures make me want to get my brolly and a pair of rain boots and go splash in some puddles.

Enjoy!

Stylist Magazine. 2012. 'Purple Rain.'

“Life is like a rainbow. You need both the sun and the rain to make its colors appear.”

"I don't believe in pessimism. If something doesn't come up the way you want, forge ahead. If you think it's going to rain, it will." -Clint Eastwood 

Stylist Magazine. 2012. 'Purple Rain.'

"And when it rains on your parade, look up rather than down. Without the rain, there would be no rainbow."-Gilbert K. Chesterton

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*Halloween:Aftermath

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What do a Hindu Goddess, a primate, and a skinless corpse have in common?? They've all been Heidi Klum's Halloween costumes!

With hurricane Sandy ravishing the East Coast of the US, many of the Halloween festivities had to be cancelled. Most notably, the New York Halloween parade, which was cancelled for the first time in 39 years, and Heidi Klum's annual Halloween party! *sad face* due to the hurricane dubbed "Frankenstorm."

Thus, in honor of Ms. Klum's dedication to the holiday, I have decided to feature the past 12 of her elaborate costumes, including the one she would've worn this year, as today's 'Daily Pretty!'

Top Row L-R: Lady Godiva, Betty Boop, Sexy Alien, Red Witch, Black Witch, Eve's apple
Bottom Row: Black Cat, Goddess Kali, Crow, Transformer, Skinless Corpse, Cleopatra

What's your favorite? I personally LOVE the Transformer from 2010. #amaze

*p.s. If any of you are reading from the East Coast, or have friends or family there, I hope everyone's alright. Stay safe. Stay warm kiddies!

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*Boo!

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Happy Halloween kiddies!!

Safe trick or treating and all that jazz...

In the spirit of the season, a Halloween themed editorial...see if you can guess the model!

*hint*...she was featured in a recent Style File.

Happy haunting!

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*Bath.

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Morning all!

Sigh. Been slacking on my posts! This one has been two weeks in the making!

Exactly two Saturdays ago, I had the privilege of going to the city of Bath with my classmates.

A gorgeously romantic, Roman city, given it's name from the thermal spring baths that was used up to as early as 60 A.D!

L-R: Overhead of Royal Crescent+Circus. Bath Abbey. Pultney Bridge x2. Bath Abbey. Royal Circus.

Bath's got everything...from a rich history linked to Roman settlement and Jane Austen, to inspiring architecture [which includes an amazing cathedral and the famous Royal Crescent and Circus] to...*get ready for this* a fashion museum! Can you guess what my first stop was?

Even got to see a McQueen original, which was chosen as 'Dress of the Year' for 2011! #amaze

There's even the famous 'Pump Room' where a number of Jane Austen movies filmed scenes! It's open to the public for tea, just got to queue up [but obviously there's a long queue]. It's worth it though, most amazing tea I've had here in a stunningly gorgeous room. #classy

If you ever venture to England and you're searching for inspiration, Bath is definitely the place to provide it.An eclectic and modern mix of people in a beautifully historical city, what more could you ask for?!

I was obviously interested in the fashion, which the city seems to be a hub of, but if you like history or architecture, even Jane Austen novels, this is certainly a must see!

Breathtaking no? Must revisit!

*adds to bucket list*

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