3/21/07: Apologies, Apologies

"The difference between style and fashion is quality." - Georgio Armani

I would like to apologize to anyone I offended when I posted back in November that lovely rant about Abercrombie and Fitch. I recently got a comment from a fellow blogger saying that my post on "aberzombies" was cruel and untrue. I didn't intend on making anyone upset when I said, and I quote this from my post, "You know what bugs me? Those girls who are clad head to toe in Abercrombie this, Hollister that. Where is their sense of individuality? I know that Abercrombie clothes might be comfortable, but they are pretty cheaply made, and very very plain." This was only my opinion, and you can agree or disagree. I just wanted to get that out there.....

On a happier note, this is the first day of spring! Every girl should be jumping for joy in a pair of her favorite flats - here are a few of my picks for spring.

Above: pink paisley - J. Crew flats $118, white eyelet flats - Target $19.99, madras flats - Target $19.99

Rants? Raves? What are your favourite flats for spring?

- lauren

3/21/07: My Eyes are Burning!

"On the matters of style, swim with the current, on matters of principle, stand like a rock." - Thomas Jefferson
Why Intuition would sell a hideous bag like this, I will never know. My eye are burning out of their sockets.... I can just imagine all the little girls in the world prancing around in their logo tees, flinging this pink pleather monster around as they go shopping in Limited Too. Comments?

3/18/07: I Heart Betsey Johnson

"Fashion is more powerful than any tyrant.” - Latin Proverb

For the occasional 20 minutes per day, Style.com becomes my obsession - I click through the runway slideshows, ranting and raving on the newest collections from designers such as Marc by Marc and Luella. Today, I stopped by the Betsey Johnson slideshow for the 1000th time, and then again admired the beautifully eclectic outfits Betsey designs.
Another reason why I ah-dore Betsey is because of her new line of totes and luggage, "Betseyville." Not that expensive ($78 for a large tote)and very vintage girly, the new bags have a certain appeal to them. Some of the colors aren't that great (like the whole black and white bold stripes with purple roses stuff) but many of the totes are cool for school or shopping. I just wonder how much use I'll get out of one of her Betseyville bags - most of the clothes in my closet don't match that well....

Betsey Johnson Fall 2007 Ready to Wear

3/13/07: A New Argentina!

"You don't have the same reaction to a girl walking around the street today in a nightgown and a vintage coat and sneakers, that you did six years ago." - Marc Jacobs

It's not really "a new Argentina," but rather "a new Teen Fashion Bible." That's right - I'm gonna work on a cool header and probably change the name of my blog. Teen Fashion Bible is a bit juvenile - I'm thinking of "Haute," "Regally Blonde," or "Fashion Boot Camp" or something a bit more bold. If you have any suggestions, by all means give me a comment! I gladly appreciate all ideas.
With the new header/layout, I'll be posting a bit more on runway news, designer must haves, and more pictures I've taken in addition to the bubbly, girly write-ups and pics I've been posting. And don't you worry - I'll still be posting a fashion quote before every post! I fear I'll eventually run out one day and will have to resort to song lyrics.....
If I decide to stick with "Teen Fashion Bible," I'll be creating a new blog on haute couture, high school style, or Broadway and musical theater. Look out, TFB readers, there's a lot more to come from this eager and excited thirteen year old!
- over and out at 5:34 pm
- a very happy Lauren <3

3/11/07: She's Got Style: Iekeliene Stange

"Fasion is what goes out of fashion." - Jean Couteau

Perhaps the excessive amounts of photographs of Iekeline Stange in the latest glossies have inspired me to examine her style a bit more. I've always admired the girl who stood out in a crowd (while looking fashionable) and I definetely agree that Iekeline Stange is that girl. The whole "nerd with fashion sense" has really got to me this spring. I've been spending hours at a time online searching for the latest screen tees, legwarmers, hair scrunchies (they are actually coming back!) and suspenders..... kind of strange, but I like them. Iekeline has model poise mixed in with a geeky kind of charm - not to mention she has kick-ass glasses!

- over and out at 4:43 p.m.

Randomness Takes Over: Pictures of My Room

"Sometimes I wake up and I think I should start wearing a beret, but I don't do it. One day, I'm gonna, though. You bet your ass, I will havea beret on. That's ridiculous, but it's true. I always fight with wearing a beret." - Mitch Hedberg

A Look Into My Closet

"Ooooh - I love my closet (except for the limited storage)." - Lauren_the_it_girl

I was too excited to look up a quote for this post. This afternoon, I went on a scavenger hunt to create outfits from my closet (not all of it) and take pictures of them on my mannequin. Here are some of the pictures. Hope they inspire you to look funky and chic! Descriptions of pictures below: green bow flats: $50 sale, Nordstroms. brown embroidered flats: Rocket Dog, $30. Uggs: $175, Nordstroms again. White babydoll top and blue belt: top $20 sale, belt $15, Nordstroms :). Polka dot blouse and jacket: blouse, $80, Anthropologie, and jacket, Juicy Couture, $55, ebay.com. tank and plaid skirt: tank, American Eagle, $7 sale, plaid skirt, Delia*s $35. orange tank and necklace: tank, Scrapbook $35, Nordstroms and necklace, $20, Nordstroms. green dress and necklace: green dress, Red Dot boutique, $80 and necklace, Sears, $12. bird boots: Sugar, about $30, Alloy.com.

Happy Blogging! - Lauren