Thanks, Grandma

I know, I know, what kind of self claimed fashion lover posts one crummy post filled with phone quality pictures during fashion week? I've been busier than I can even handle this passed week, but I promise I have a lot more promising pictures and story telling about my crazy week coming up, just bare with me here. I don't want to post until I have all the pictures, and all of them edited. 

Anyway, besides all this nuts 4 nuts fashion week stuff willingly took over my life, I've been meaning to post some really old pictures of my grandmother and family in general back when they were able to run on such busy schedules like I somehow am able to (now they sleep at 7pm.. haha). See, my family likes to make fun of me sometimes and they give me the 'what the hell are you wearing now?' stare all too often, but alas! I digged up some old pictures of them.

Here, from left to right, is my grandfather, grandmother, mother, and my distant aunt. Absolutely love my grandma's ensemble in this picture.. where the hell is all this clothes now, grandma? 

From left to right, my grandmother's friend and grandmother. Okay, not only do I love this picture because of the old record player, but I think my grandma's head scarf really is the cherry on top. Also, where can I find such a perfect pencil skirt?

 Me and my grandmother. Okay, so completely disregarding my ridiculous facial expression and how enormous my face was 18 years ago here......... I loved this outfit of my grandmother's for it's simplicity and the picture for her pose. I would love to acquire a pair of jeans as such, and I know they're dorky but, I've always wanted to wear strappy sandals somewhat similar to the ones she's wearing here.

My aunt and my mother. I know, we look nothing alike, right? Well anyway, the clean cut rounded collar on my aunt's dress in this picture is to die for. How I want a clean cut cute collared (wow, tongue twister) long sleeve dress! And I love the whole polka-dotted dress on a solid colored long sleeved shirt on my mom. And these outfits definitely would not be complete without the thick white tights. Kudos, grandma.

Lastly, to completely and utterly embarrass my aunt Dagmara (we have the same name), a picture of her and her friends (that's her waaaay on the right over there). I just really liked fun laid back feeling in this picture and the color blocking that's going on. Oh, and the glasses... and the side swept hair and, on my aunt's end, the poofy short hair do. Or don't. She really is going to kill me btw.

But to make up for it, you, my wonderful followers, should go follow my aunt's photography blog http://dagmara-foto.blogspot.com/ and see countless adorable pictures of my little brother! (So she won't totally kill me?) Also, thank you so much to http://www.thechicsheet.net/2011/09/our-picks.html for featuring me on your blog!

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Stay tuned for fashion week pictures soon.

Photo courtesy goes to my grandmother and... the box underneath my bed.

IFB Conference Sneak Peak

I bought a ticket to the IFB conference a couple of weeks ago, and boy did I underestimate how much fun this event would be. I loved everything from the free manicures to the amazing and inspiring people I was surrounded by (bloggers and speakers from the industry). As if the conference wasn't breathtaking enough, what really took me back was the incredible after party; I was so overwhelmed by how beautiful it was that it almost seemed unreal (plus, the gift bags were enormous) haha. I took a few pictures via phone, so they're not the greatest but they're something. 

I got to chat a bit with model Natalie Suarez and she let me take her picture:

The view was literally to die for, but of course, the excitement doesn't end here. 

Tonight is Fashion's Night Out, and Tobi is participating in a giveaway of two $100 gift cards!

All you have to do is like Tobi on facebook to enter, so why not? 

Stay tuned for more pictures from fashion week!

Badland's 2011 Launch Party

(Hat: h&m, Shirt: Thrifted, Shorts:TopShop, Shoes: Aldo)

These shorts caught my eye the first time I saw them in TopShop, the only con they posses is that every time I put them on and take them off a few beads fall off. Looks like I'm going to have to evidently ask my grandma to sew the pieces back on. This is actually the first time I wore this button down shirt, a hand-me-down from my best friend who got it from a thrift shop somewhere in Queens.

The launch party was a perfect combination of fashion, music, and art. Badland's pieces are so great! That multi-colored cardigan/jacket was one of my favorite pieces, I'm definitely going to purchase it come next event. The band, Vensaire, was so full of energy and put on a great performance. The highlight of the night though had to be meeting all the cool girls I met by the clothing racks; each one having a passion in something different. 

Check out Bandland's site: http://bdlnds.com/, and check out the band's facebook for upcoming events if you're interested: http://www.facebook.com/Vensaire?sk=wall.

Photo Credit: Moe (moeysphotography.com)

Sneak Preview

Here's a sneak preview of last week's Badland's 2011 Launch Party.

(Hat:h&m, shirt:thrifted, shorts: topshop)

Stay tuned to see more pictures this week! 

A special thanks to Erika from http://erika-t.blogspot.com/ and Chide from http://appelchider.com/ for featuring me on their blog. Check their blogs out!

Follow me on twitter and lookbook,@dagmaraivonne & lookbook.com/dagusia. And to all my followers in NY, stay safe during the hurricane (I know I'm all stocked up on food!).

Final Results

(Laced top: Forever 21, Laced Vest/Top: Forever 21)

(Shirt: Street market, Belt: Vintage, Skirt: Zara, Grey Pumps: Forever 21, Boots: Vintage, Bookbag: Buffalo Exchange)

And a couple of pictures of my dress that I didn't put up earlier.

(Dress: All Saints)

Last night I went to Badland's 2011 Launch party, stay tuned to see pictures from the event!

Photo Credit:

Htat Lin Htut: (http://www.flickr.com/photos/htatlinhtut/)

Moey: (http://moeysphotography.com)

Behind the Scenes

Remember my prom post? (seen here) Well, I've been meaning to post the rest of the studio pictures that were taken (in different outfits)... but, I figured it couldn't hurt to start with the silly behind the scenes photos before I do so.

(Olive green suede dress from All Saints, shoes Jeffrey Campbell) 

Stay tuned to see the final results of the studio pictures!