{style crush: Bee of Atlantic-Pacific}

 In my last post, I mentioned Bee of Atlantic Pacific. Unfortunately, I think just a shout-out does not do her any justice whatsoever! To explain to you the sartorial prowess of Bee is just beyond words, she can never ever go wrong! I am constantly finding myself trying to replicate her looks, she's beyond the point of inspiring for me, its borderline obsession. Lets just put it this way, this lady KNOWS HOW TO DRESS! And anyone who disagrees better forever hold their peace... She's got styling down to an art, she is always jaw-droppingly chic from head to toe! She has a god-given talent when it comes to accessorizing, she's absolutely gorgeous, and styling is second nature to her! Her hair, make-up, and nails are always perfection and her photos that capture this phenomenon are just divine icing on one amazingly chic cake! Maybe the main reason for my creepy obsession with her, is that her style is so much like mine (or maybe mine is like hers?), its always on the move. I can never describe my style in any other word besides moody, it all depends on how I'm feeling when I step into my closet that morning! I could wake up feeling like a princess and head off to school in a lace shift dress with a diamond-pearl layered necklace and bow-adorned patent flats then the next day I feel a total boho vibe and I'm out the door with a tribal-printed maxi dress with a thousand gold bangles and strappy wedges. And Blair is just as indecisive as I am when it comes to the matter of style, which is why I can draw so much inspiration from her! I'm an avid follower of her fabulous blog and I find myself ridiculously excited to find out what her overflowing mastermind of style has created that day! She's even opened my eyes to the world of fashion merchandising which is now aspiring career! If I could meet her, it would be the moment of my life! (just receiving an email from her was unbelievably electrifying!) She is a true style icon...and I am her #1 overly obsessed fan! :) Just to give you a glimpse of just how truly amazing she is, here are just a few (well maybe alot more than a few, but you're gonna love it!) of my favorite looks from her! I BEG you to check out her ah-mazing blog Atlantic-Pacific (atlantic-pacific.blogspot.com). Trust me, you will not be disappointed... (you will also be able to grasp my beyond  insane fascination with her!) Now I probably need to fix my exclamation point key on my keyboard because its just about to break due to over-usage... :)

 *ALL RIGHTS FOR THESE PICTURES BELONG TO BLAIR EADIE! I DO NOT OWN ANY RIGHTS!*

{current obsessions: finally spring}

Can we start over? I don't think its even possible for a 14 year old to be this busy, but in my world it just happens to be...gurr. I want to be committed to this blog as much as I possibly can, and devote time to it at least twice a week! So, I'm going to try my uttermost best from here on out to abide by that... :) Anyhoo, can you believe its FINALLY spring?! My favorite season of the year, the Earth is bursting with vibrant color from the runways to your backyard! Time to break out those floral jumpsuits, bright pink lip gloss, and cork wedges! How can you not love this time of year?! Which is exactly why I present to you today my current obsessions for this fabulous season! We all know that feeling that overcomes our sartorial-consumed minds when we lay our eyes on that beyond amazing thing(s) that we just have to have that very second! I have that feeling a little bit too often...and as of late, these are the things I'm beyond gaga for!

1)  I AH-DORE the fact that floor-length hemlines are getting their time to shine in the spotlight this spring! I am totally embracing this trend head-on! Starting with an amazing maxi-skirt that is simple, and I can style with just about anything. I love that a maxi can be dressed up or down, but I love this smoky option from Helmut Lang.

2) I've been overindulging myself in sky-high heels lately, just bought a pair of killer 5 inches! So I've been longing for a pair of the perfect spring wedges, and these Chloe's are to infinity and beyond my expectations! If only I had that kind of money, still on the hunt for a bargain find...

3) I was totally hooked by Bee from Atlantic-Pacific (LOVE, LOVE, LOVE her! She can never ever go wrong!) when she paired up a tie-front denim shirt with a printed maxi dress which summed up to one stunning day look. I was sartorially-inclined to steal the look, its a total jaw-dropper! (You must check it out here: http://atlantic-pacific.blogspot.com/2011/02/splash.html)

4) I need a nice pair of printed shorts and floral is always my go-to print. Obsessed over these from H&M!

5) I think tights are essential in any girl's wardrobe, they can work year-round! I had a fab pair of polka-dotted ones but they runned, gurr... So I'm now on the market for a better pair! I love the playfulness of polka-dots that can instantly make any outfit fun.

6) Nothing screams spring like a pretty polish, and these shades are delicious! l-o-v-e...

7) I've been struggling to embrace the neon trend this spring, don't get me wrong though, I am LOVING the color everywhere! But mixing and matching prints and colors has just never been my cup of tea, as much as I would love to learn, it just hasn't come to me! So I've been adding splashes of color through my accessories and boy, do I love a good belt! I add a belt to practically everything, so this lime green Miu Miu skinny belt is perfection!

8) I think a cross-body bag is the best bag, its light and easy and you never have to worry about where your bag is! Just throw in your phone, keys, lip gloss, and your wallet then your out the door! Just perfect for any teen like me who's always on the go. I think this Marc by Marc Jacobs is simple and amazing...

9) This season I want to embrace things I've never tried before as far as style goes, I've always loved jumpsuits on other people but never known how they would look on me. When I saw this H&M jumpsuit, it was love at first sight! Its just the perfect spring silhouette, I want one bad...

{new girl in town}

Helloo blogoshpere! :) My name's Betty, I'm 14 years old in the 8th grade and live in the slowly but surely growing city of Raleigh, North Carolina! But I'm no southern belle, that's for sure! First things first, fashion isn't just a hobby for me, its a lifestyle that I live and breathe every single day! My life just isn't complete without it! Some people may express themselves through singing, dancing, or painting but I express myself through style, it's my ultimate sweet escape. I dream about becoming the next Grace Coddington or Rachel Zoe, I've literally sat in front of my mirror and pretended I'm in an interview with Anna Wintor! So I think I'm something beyond obssessed... But one day, this obsession will become reality and I'm determined to do anything to achieve them! One major reason I started this blog, was to be able to relate to people who are as passionate about fashion as I am! When you're 14 living in Raleigh, North Carolina, avid fashionistas are few and far between! The furthest fashion goes among most of my peers is Abercrombie & Fitch, Hollister, or Aeropostale! Although, their are the rare few (who just happen to be my best friends!) who break out of their comfort zone at Forever 21! Sure, most girls have a good eye but about 99% have even the slightest clue who Karl Lagerfeild even is! (The remaining 1% being yours truly!) I can only imagine of a day when I can go to school and rave on and on about Sarah Burton's debut collection for Alexander McQueen or Katy Perry's cover of ELLE! So I guess my Forever 21 lovers will have to do for now, but at least I'm here to snap them out of their sartorial daze and show them what real style is! Its about bringing out what's inside of you out for all the world to see via ruffled chiffon tops, floral-printed shorts, and metallic espadrilles! Anyhoo, I'm mad excited about this blog and I hope it takes my fashion journey to places its never been before! So there's alot more coming your way...I'm planning on posting lots of pictures, posts on the unfortunately past Fashion Week, the current amazing awards season, and much, much more! Now I have to get back to packing for a impromptu trip to DC tomorrow...gurr. Byee! :)