BID BID BID DAY!

SO HAPPY IMMA KKG 

Yesterday, I received a bid to the best house on the row, KAPPA KAPPA GAMMA. I cannot wait to begin my journey as a KKG sister! 

(and yes I've already started my Kappa Pinterest board). 

Harris Hall girls love KKG

Golden Globes Report

Last night, the Golden Globes kicked off award season in Hollywood, which is honestly my favorite time of the year. The Golden Globes is one of my favorite award shows; however, for a fashionista like myself the red carpets throughout award season are obviously the most important part of the night! 

I wanted to share some of my favorite looks from my favorite, fashion forward celebs that rocked the red carpet last night at the 2014 Golden Globes. Trends the I spotted on the carpet included vibrant shades of red and plum (collective bow down to the flawless Lupita Nyong'o), curve hugging silhouettes, and some simple yet standout looks. Baby bumps were beautiful accessories on the red carpet as well from Olivia Wilde and Scandal star Kerry Washington. 

Lupita Nyong'o in Ralph Lauren (my 2014 best dressed selection)

Amy Adams in Valentino 

Giuliana Rancic in Lorena Sarbu 

Kerry Washington in Balenciaga

Olivia Wilde in Gucci 



Jennifer Lawrence in Dior 



Margot Robbie in Gucci 

Cate Blanchett in Giorgio Armani

Emma Roberts in Lanvin 

Sofia Vergara in Zac Posen 

Sosie Bacon, Miss Golden Globe 2014, in Rhea Costa

To see more of my favorite red carpet looks, go to my Red Carpet Glamour Pinterest board. You can follow my favorite fashion picks all throughout award season via Pinterest and via my blog with my red carpet report.

Cheers!

xoxo, gab

Radiant Orchid: Pantone Color of the Year 2014

Radiant Orchid

On December 5th, 2013, Pantone announced that Radiant Orchid would be the color of the Year for 2014. Previous years included Emerald (2013), Tangerine Tango (2012), Honeysuckle (2011), and Turquoise (2010). This rich lilac/lavender color as Pantone describes it "blooms with confidence and magical warmth that intrigues the eye and sparks the imagination. It is an expressive, creative and embracing purple—one that draws you in with its beguiling charm." One of my favorite flowers is the orchid which to me is one of the most unique flowers around.  I was especially glad to see this flower's color represent an intense desire of creativity and honest joy that I plan to live by in 2014.

Incorporating this new vibrant purple hue into a college dorm room is simple. A change in comforter of duvet cover can bring a fresh look to plain white sheets and bleak dorm walls. Trina Turk, notorious for its bright colors, appropriately displays its take on radiant orchid with the following comforter and duvet cover. Duvet covers are the most economical option for college students because they can utilize a plain or existing comforter and spice up the looks with different duvet covers depending on one's mood. I was quite excited to see that the Trina Turk ikat print duvet cover that I currently have in my dorm (in yellow) is also available in the color of 2014.  

Trina Turk Jungle Bloom Comforter

Trina Turk Ikat Duvet Cover

Now if you don't want to break the bank on a comforter or duvet cover (or honestly just to lazy to remake your bed with different comforter especially with a lofted bed), throw pillows are the way to go. They are easy to accessorize with and can bring in new colors to a space that already has an existing color scheme. Last summer as I was decorating my own dorm, I fell in love with this website, Society6, and their amazing (and inexpensive) throw pillow collection. The prints are phenomenal and some even have amazing quotes. While browsing recently, I searched the color radiant orchid and found an immense selection of pillows in all shades. Below are some of my favorites however, there are so many others to chose from the fit all types of personalities. 

Society6 pillows

Below are some great chairs I found on Pinterest, and this jogged the idea of reupholstering chairs in your room with chic prints like these. And while you probably won't have such luxurious chairs in your college dorm or would even have the ability to change the chairs if you did, this fun DIY project would be great for a more permanent living space (like your nice comfy and spacious room at home). 

The English Room Blog chairs via Pinterest

The following are some of my favorite yet simple ways to incorporate this trendy color into one's wardrobe. Whether its a simple and classic cardigan, statement necklace, or a fabulous dress, you can easily find ways to show off your favorite version of radiant orchid. 

J. Crew Cardigan 

Kate Spade Disco Pansy Graduated Necklace

Hailey Logan Cutout Chiffon Dress

Michael Kors Selma Handbag

Lilly Pulitzer Havana Top in Soiree Purple

Trina Turk Stacking Circles Dress via Rent the Runway

While perusing Pinterest, one of my favorite hobbies, I came across this pin from Nordstrom (my all time favorite department store) which showed their picks for including Pantone's color of the year into your life. I just thought this was too good not to share. The BP fashion blogger who posted this story included so many easy ways to be radiant in orchid (and we all love simple yet fabulous fashion!). 

Nordstrom BP Fashion Blog 

Cheers!

xoxo, gab

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE

Just wishing everyone a healthy and happy new year! Hope this year each and everyone of you fulfills your wildest dreams! Above are some of my favorite Pinterest New Year decor/images from my personal board. 

Thank you for joining my blogging journey, and I cannot wait to make this blog so much more in 2014! 

If you'd like to follow my personal Pinterest boards my username is gabrielalauren6 (link in the name).

Cheers!

xoxo, gab