From witch to woman

Emma Watson walked into all of our hearts when Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone first premiered in 2001. Since then we all have been mesmerized by her overwhelming poise, grace and elegance. I always liked her until she cut her long locks into a pixie cut:then I loved her! Now its 2011 and the Harry Potter movie franchise has finally come to an end. Yet I strongly believe this is not the end for Emma Watson who not only is a great actress but is a fashion genius. Here I wish to take a look at her London and New York premiere dresses.

 This Oscar de la Renta dress is utterly flawless that was worn to the London premiere. She has skipped the princess stage and looks like a queen. I love the sheer top and the tulle ball gown bottom is magical. And the hair!! Although its grown out a bit, I love the wispy strands by her ears. Its pulls the whole thing together. It does almost cross the line into maybe bridal/prom, but I think she carries it well.

This  dress is by Bottega Venta Fall 2011. When I first saw this I didn’t know what to think and I am still a bit confused. I love the structured top with a recycled, eco-friendly look. The bottom is…okay. I like the color contrast but it looks like the top was put with the wrong bottom. Like it could be ripped off later and reveal another bottom. Once again I love the hair and the makeup and despite its lack of a ‘bang’, I think she left her mark.

 Lastly I thought I would just show the large contrast between Emma then and now. From feathered boa to ball gown! I wish all of us could make such a transformation!

Lately I...

Lately I love... my TexasLash Mascara by Cargo.

I have been obsessed with this mascara for the past three years and have refused to use anything else. Yet last year I went into Sephora and my worst nightmare became a reality: it was no longer sold! I was devastated and switched to Covergirl. My eyelashes were never the same until last weekend when I went back to Sephora and my mascara was once again in stores. My eyelashes have been rejoicing ever since. It has a really thick brush that really lengthens and thickens my lashes. Mascara is my fave makeup product and this one has given me the best results. I cant find it online, but if you go into Sephora and just ask for the Texas mascara they will know which one you want.

Lately I want... a chic bag.

I used to only wear huge bags, but since I started college I have downsized to cross body bags. I also usually only ever wear black, but black is out now especially foe the summer. I now want a nude  big bag for the summer that can take me into the fall while carrying all my stuff. I have fallen upon these two bags and decide which one I like better!

The first is a good size with a variety of ways to wear it, but maybe a bit too plain for me. The second I fear will not be able to lead me into the fall season, but I absolutely adore it. Thoughts? Which one should I invest in?

Lately I need...black heels!

I have wide feet so finding shoes especially heels is extremely difficult. While I am also in search of nude heels. I have finally found a great pair of black heels by Rocketdog that fit!! I found them at work, Famous Footwear, and need to own them before I go back to school! I love the side cutout and the knot detail at the toe!

What have you lately been loving in your style, craving to have and dying to own? Let me know here as we embark on our journey to individual style together.