"Looky Lou"

By Melanie

photo cred: V mag

Wow, I can't believe the weekend is here already. Well, I think I'm ready to put the serious work week behind and have a little fun! But not too much on the agenda this weekend. I'm saving all my energy for my NYC getaway next weekend!

I decided to implement a weekly round up for UH. Heather and I both spend a fair amount of time on our fav blogs and so often we text or phone each other to check out xxxx blog and talk about how they had something great to say or show. So I want to pass my finds onto you!

Be a Looky Lou with me..........

photo cred W mag

My favs of the week:

• Nubbly Twiglet (graphic design and fashion blog) posted a link about You vs. the Cubicle. If you're more interested in following your passion in life rather than passing the time in a cube 9-5, this is a must read, trust me.
  
• Cupcakes and Cashmere - great desk makeover.
  
• Lions, Tigers and Fashion Oh My! - amazing purple over the knee socks.
  
• Made By Girl - Home Decor Genius - heart art in frames.
  
• What I Wore - Bright yellow coat. This would be perfect for my NYC trip!

Have a great weekend!

Lookbook: Fashion Safety

by Heather

I'm all about comfy, casual, chic. Constantly searching for the great basic. I'm loving my new digs from Alternative Apparel (as seen in my previous two lookbook posts). Although, I may have to bust out a dress next week.



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grey tee and sweat pants by Alternative Apparel; jewelry Heirra (my designs :)); over the knee boots by Miss Me; shirt from Saint Thrift.

Is your fashion priority comfort or looks? ...or both?!

Fired for being a size 4?

By Melanie

When I read on MSN.com last week that Ralph Lauren terminated model Phillipa Hamilton's contract for being too big, I couldn't help but be surprised.

Really??

This model is 5'10" and 120 lbs.

I know that models need to be thin and fit in the designer's samples but how skinny must they be? She looks great to me. Gorgeous of course and so perfect for the RL brand.

The team at Ralph Lauren thinks this weight looks better.

photos above via msn

Really??

I personally like thinness as well but this is anorexic thin. Ummm... not attractive.

Do you think that anorexic skinny is more appealing and makes the clothes look better?

Lookbook: Dreamy Cream

by Heather
The weather was pretty moody this past week in So Cal. Chilly rain to start and then the sun came out and said hello with an 85 degree smile.
My weekend was nice and relaxing, Mel and I saw the movie "Couples Retreat". It was cute with some funny one-liners. How was your weekend?



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Cream top and brown leggings by Alternative Apparel, jewelry by Heirra (self-designed line), and heels by Bisou Bisou (very old, before selling to JCPenney).

New York Bound

By Melanie

photo via jacoov.com

This California girl is making her way back east to New York! In two weeks I'm taking off for a girls weekend in the NYC! I can't wait. The last time I was there was in 2001 with my sister and mom and I've been yearning to go back ever since.

I love the energy of the city, the never ending things to do and all the different types of people. It's so cool how this little area has so many different neighborhoods.

photo via nyctourist.com

Of course I would want to check out each of them but Greenwich (West) Village is top on my list.

photo via Brooklyn Bridge Baby via Flickr

This is supposed to be the cool, hip artsy area. I love all the brownstone buildings and the coffee shops.

photo via Zimbio

Maybe we'll see Whitney from The City there!

So I hear fall time is beautiful in Central Park. Last time we went was in the winter and we cruised around Central Park in a carriage. I know, so touristy but it was so fun! This time I hope to walk around and take in the scenery.

photo via NY-Tripod.com

I love the lights of Times Square.

photo via Wayfaring.com

The reason this trip was planned was because one of the girls is running in the NYC marathon!! It will be a great time cheering her on! I so admire her for doing this (and in NY- how cool) and inspired. I think I'm going to get back to running and run in the 1/2 marathon here in February.

photo via Just Jared

Last year Katie Holmes ran it.

We are also celebrating another friend's birthday which is on Halloween!

For Halloween and in the spirit of New York, we are dressing up as the SATC gals! I think I'm going to be Samantha. This will be a fun costume- shoulder pads and some tight shiny leggings?

photo via The Sun Blog

I'm not sure how we'll spend all of our time but whatever we do I'm know we'll have fun. A few items that I hope make it on the itinerary are:

Magnolia Bakery

photo via CakeSpy.com

I love cupcakes and am always on the hunt for the best ones. I guess Magnolia Cupcakes are supposed to be the best nationwide. They are so good that they have lines out the door and around the corner.

Museum of Modern Art

photo via Igougo

I love art museums and MOMA one is supposed to be amazing. I will probably go to it on Monday since the other girls are leaving early afternoon and I'm not flying out until late evening.

Statue of Liberty

photo via The Magazine USA

Last trip I missed this and I'm hoping to see it this time. Not sure if that will work out since the other girls may have already seen it or there may not be enough time. I may have to save it for my next visit.

I can't wait to explore the city. Any recommendations of places to go? Restaurants, night life, coffee shops?

TGIF!

By Melanie

photo via w magazine

As Heather stated in the last post, it actually started to feel like fall here! About two days of rain and a little chill. Although, I was probably the only one wearing a big winter coat!

No special plans this weekend. I have to complete a project for my design class and other than that I'm going with the flow. I do want to see the movie Couples Retreat. I wonder if it's totally cheezy or good. Or both! Anyone see it?

Have a great weekend!

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Lookbook: Cozy Sweats

by Heather
It's been a bit cool and rainy the last few days in Los Angeles, so I've been in the cozy sweats mode. Luckily I work in the fashion industry where anything goes. In the evenings I've been curling up with a cup of hot tea, watching Mad Men through Netflix, and uploading my jewelry designs to Etsy. Boy, it's time consuming but I'm so excited to get it launched! I'll be doing a give away soon for all the wonderful UH readers!





Sweats by Alternative Apparel; necklace by Heirra; Vintage bracelet by Saint Thrift; boots by Miss Me (recently purchased from Endless for 50 bucks!)

Hope you're having a good week. Who's ready for Friday?!

Liquid Eye Candy

By Melanie

photo via hotbeautyhealth.com

I've been noticing all the winged liquid eyeliner lately and I love it! It's so sleek.

Photo via PrettyPlay.com

photo via shanalogic.com

I love the liner mixed with the bright colors. Although I don't think I could pull this one off.

via glossypink.com

This one's more my style.

My take on the look.

This is the skinny version. Next time, I think I'll try the thicker wing like the photo above from Glossy Pink. I love makeup that's fun!

Favorite Blog Lookbooks

by Heather

My google reader list is getting out of control! But I love looking at street style fashion though the blogger's lens. Here are some of my favorite lookbooks as of late.
via Natalie Off Duty. She's an adorable model living in LA. The jacket and beret really put this one over the top for me. And she knows how to work that sock trend.

via Caroline's Mode. The denim short trend going strong for fall. I love the dichotomy of this look: faux fur with shorts; nylons with rugged boots.

via Fashion Chalet. Beautifully mixed patterns.

via Altamira. Hanne Gaby Odiele leaving the Dries Van Noten show. The colors here are unexpectedly amazing together... and if you look close you'll see the cute tassels on her shoes.

via Altamira. Lara Stone during London fashion week. Her tee dress is way cool, and the perfect splash of color. Something happened to her shoes though... or is this an emerging trend? ;)

via Love Maegan. Great colors -- elegant and fun. Her goldie locks are perfection, always.

What are some of your favorite blogs? Any lookbook blogs that will hook me in?

Oh, and does anyone know how to change the original blue link color for Blogger? Melanie and I can't figure it out!
Hope you like the new look. Isn't Melanie's new header drawing amazing?! I'm so impressed with my big sis. Lil' sis can't even draw a stick figure.