Quarterly Co.

I may be the only person within a mile radius who still watches Project Runway, but that hasn't stopped me from remaining totally obsessed with Nina Garcia. A fashion guru who nails it everyday, she stuns in sleek and streamlined sophisticated clothing. Not to mention that since she has taken over as Creative Director for Marie Claire, I have seen a marked difference in the level of glamor and engagement.

A few weeks ago, I discovered, via her instagram post, obviously, that she has partnered with subscription box company, Quarterly Co. Quarterly, Co. partners with a list of "curators" who are rockstars in their respective field. These thirty curators hand pick items for a box that will arrive to customers once every 3 months. The boxes have a more premium price tag ($50 - $100) than most other box services, which is probably why they chose the quarterly distribution model. The most innovative part of the company is the vast number of categories covered by the box offerings. In addition to a box of fashion, beauty and lifestyle goodies curated by Mrs. Garcia, customers can sign up to receive food and cultural items curated by Andrew Zimmerman, music and lifestyle items selected by Pharrell Williams focused on "curiosity," and several boxes centered on men's lifestyle and fitness curated by NFL stars. 

I signed up right in time to receive the March Nina Garcia box. When it finally arrived, I experienced a level of glee usually reserved for catty Bachelor episodes and nights out with the girls. Some of the items will get more use than others, but definitely a fun experience overall!

Feast your eyes on the contend of my box:

Nina's Letter!

Clockwise L to R: philosophy time in a bottle, Sara Beltran Shark Tooth necklace and C Wonder bangle, O.P.I. Greenade by #NG nail polish, Revive's Moisturizing Renewal Serum, Tom Ford Jasmine Rouge perfume, Laura Mercier Bonne Mine compact

Clockwise L to R: Lafco soap, Donkey Co. tea bags, Graphic Image Pocket Notes notebook, X-pen ballpoint pen, Charming Charlie wallet, Muy Cool T-shirt by Spenglish (designed with Nina)

Fashion Week Fall 2014 RTW: Wack is Back

So, I usually start my FW recaps with looks that I find applicable to my everyday vibe, or in some cases, clothes that are really, really pretty. However, I want to begin this report with an overview of some of the most outrageous and eccentric looks from the shows. Happy reading!

I'm pretty sure if you totaled up everything for sale at McDonalds in a given time period, it would not equal the price of this one outfit. No matter, I want to wear this shirt dress, visor and quilted red and yellow bag and stroll right up to the front of the line. You have to get Micky D's for free while wearing this look, right?!

At first, it looks like the model is wearing a baby bjorn (or similar baby holder). But then you just see the face of the model and no baby, so I get confused.




I really want to put on this suit and challenge someone to an Elmo-off. Anyone know if Elmo has any signature moves?






This is like the cozy version of a straight jacket. You are wearing all white, there is no hint of skin, and you can get totally tangled up in your ensemble.




Is this not the most carefree outfit you have ever seen? I want to wear this on a nice spring day when the plants are in bloom. I'm assuming that happy-go-lucky birds will land on my shoulder.

Straight jacket part II. I don't know how this works.








So, this is the reject outfit for Katniss in Catching Fire?







Okay, so I know that Gravity has gotten some buzz, but I don't need to be prepared to blast off at any moment.






Photos via wwd.com and polyvore.com

Bachelor Nation Revolts

Someone forgot to tell Juan Pablo that in English, "killing it," or "kelling it," as Kelly, the dog lover, would say, requires that he charm the ladies, not literally kill all ability to feel sexually or emotionally aroused. I feel bad for the dude, who clearly just did not know what he was getting himself into. It took some serious work to undo the hottness that comes with his physical form, athletic abilities and tender parenting. But somehow, he succeeded. I am deeply interested in the reaction from current and past bachelor contestants (and also Jason Biggs?!) who openly display their distaste for Juan Pabs.

Below, I have collected some of the most inflammatory comments that were thrown around the social media sphere this past week. Andi and JP's battle definitely seemed like the Tipping Point and I can only imagine that tonight will be a royal bloodbath. YAY!