FFfT: BLACK & WHITE & READ ALL OVER

let me just say that today, friday the 6th of august, was a good day. i've been in a slump the past few months due to the lack of direction i had with my career. it became clear to me that in order for me to really get what i want need, i had to go get it myself. no, i'm not talking about the material thangs. i'm talking about a JOB. so with life's balls in hand, i went out there...and got exactly what i needed..and then some.


ladies and gents, you are now looking at the FASHION EDITOR @ LOCALE MAGAZINE. an orange county, ca lifestyle quarterly, i will have free reign to write about fashion, style editorials, and .. anything else! sorry E + S, looks like NYC will have to wait..


maybe life isn't just black or white. but i can't help but dress the part. you know how i like to keep things simple.


so what's black & white & read all over?
ME. :)


xx,


A.




she's a dreamer
sitting on top of the world


TGIF




the olsen twins in those beautiful ysl pumps i've been droOooolling over.

crossing my fingers on finding some haute commodities at the barney's warehouse sale!

on another note: today is our parent's 27th anniversary. now that's a great accomplishment!

happy friday.

The outfits that make you go hummmm

Angie, I love you to bits, you're so beautiful you break my heart, you're a wonderful woman and an amazing actress. So tell me, WHY did you wear a potato sack. A BLACK potato sack.
It's a L'Agence potato sack by the way.

Camilla Belle has been missing often on the red carpet, so imagine my disappointment when she shows up with this. I don't like it, I really don't like it. I know it's Carolina Herrera, but the skirt just screams cheap to me, especially the ruffles (shudder). Her hair is too messy as well, and I'm unconvinced with the nude heel.

Jessica Biel in Atelier Versace
I know so many of you love it, but I hate it. First, she removes the train, degrading it to a cocktail dress. Yes, the color is heavenly, the beading is spectacular, and your hair is clean. But you look boxy, and the shoes are a big miss. Not impressed. Also, the more I look at the hem, the more annoyed I get.I NEVER would have had the courage to do that.

SEPTEMBER ISSUES

September is the January in the world of fashion.

here's to a fabulous new year!

jennifer aniston as barbara streisand
kate's THIRTIETH cover @ british vogue
mary kate olsen workin' the military look
rachel bilson!
& drew..

serious barnes&noble + starbucks session in a couple weeks. can't wait!

SUMMER CLEANING: NEW ON EBAY

it's that time again to let go of the past and look forward to more shopping. with fall just around the corner, and with a few trips around the world in the coming months, i need to make some serious cash on the side to satisfy my appetite to indulge.

with that said, thehautecommodity is revamping our eBay account...shoes, bags, dresses, tops, you name it - we sell it*. and it's not all just my stuff..it's my mom's designer goods too! so, if you or someone you know has a shopping problem, send them over to ME!

*search "hautecommodity" to view ALL of our listings


HAPPY BIDDING! please message/email me for questions or more images.

xoxo,
tHc

HAIR TODAY, BLOND TMRW

no, i am NOT going blonde, but the thought of it is a bit intriguing. lately i've been in a hair funk. given that i am very low maintenance when it comes to 'dos, i can't help but wonder what it'd be like if i were to dip-dye my locks like rumi or rachel, or apply pink streaks like dree, or maybe even go for (yet another) perm.

i'm going to let these thoughts simmer for a few days. until then, high top buns and fishtail braids will do the trick.

dree hemmingway

rachel bilson

unknown?

fashion toaster

mko



If I could, then today I'd wear...

Oversized Grey Tee
Ethnic Bangles
Dries Van Noten Sarong Skirt
Miu Miu Dragonfly Heels

get around.

"I want to go someplace where I can marvel at something" -- eat, pray, love.

the one thing that makes me utterly happy (and sane!) is to travel. and i dont mean the occasional road trip to another part of town closeby. but really, to TRAVEL! sure, it's great to snag the season's must-have handbag or those killer heels but the joys of catching flights, meeting new people and trying different things..it's the best feeling ever!

here are some shots when traveling...
shopping in hong kong
new york (yearly)
london with little sis
sightseeing in paris
motorcycling in vietnam
enjoying the views of bangkok

blessed to be able to have the opportunities to explore and enjoy other parts of the world. next on my list...miami and japan!