Fake It Till You Make It

First off, I have many reasons for defending my interest in seeing The Bling Ring:

1. The glamour. I'm a sucker for pretty things a.k.a any Sofia Coppola movie.

2. The story's background. I was an avid viewer of Pretty Wild  and basically have the "Nancy Jo, this is Alexis Niers calling" phone call down like a shallow pro.

3. The movie is an accurate and not so flattering representation of my generation.

It doesn't take a psychiatrist to figure out why these kids did what they did. They were stupid, bored, and like most people of the current youth, heavily influenced by the A-list/celebrity obsessed lifestyle. As someone who idolized Nicole Richie on The Simple Life and begged her parents for a Louis Vuitton all at the young age of seven, this obsession wasn't exactly newsworthy to me. We're all a little tainted by the desire to be rich and swimming in couture - pretty harmless ambition. We get a little too fascinated by Loubs and take too many selfies when we get into V.I.P. areas. It happens. But greed isn't the problem for the bling ring, or most of my generation, it's the lack of self-awareness. These kids were coked out like 95% of the time and lived in a bizarre fantasy. Like the LV my parents purchased to shut my 7-year-old self up, they were unstable knockoffs. And that fakeness gets disposed quite quickly.

Overall, Sofia did a great job showing the story without glamorizing the suspects. The characters' actions confirmed our generation is definitely corrupt but their selfishness doesn't define us. The American dream is still in tact with the "me" generation, it's just a bit more fueled by materialistic ideals. Our desires might be high, but in our defense, so are our standards. Yes, most girls worship the thought of owning a Birkin. But unlike this group, we're smart enough to earn it the authentic way - not steal it from Paris Hilton.

And sidenote - five stars for Emma Watson and Claire Julien's valley accents. Killed it.

Fashion Roundup: Cannes 2013

Oh Cannes! The film festival where it's the best of everything: movies, yachts, and more importantly iconic red carpet moments.

Marion Cotillard looked fresh and gorgeous in this Vivenne Westwood dress at Cannes. The festival is usually noted for its more glamorous looks but with Marion's minimal makeup and peach stripes, she looked effortlessly perfect!

Freida Pinto sparkled her way up the Cannes red staircase. With this jeweled top and high waist shape, Pinto channeled her inner flapper and completely accomplished the 20s' trend.

Great Gatsby star Isla Fisher brought her A game in ruffles with this Oscar de la Renta dress. The bright color with the tribal styled Bulgari jewels was a timeless look for the festival's summery vibe.

From Harry Potter to The Bling Ring, Emma Watson made a fashion transition with her film and fashion roles. Typically one for dramatic apparel, Emma approached Cannes with a more toned down look. First, Watson went classic with a black and white Chanel dress. Nothing says Cannes debut like a little sequin and semi backless dress! For her first photo call, Emma wore a Christopher Kane two piece. The deep red and frills were a little dark for the season, but Emma's posh style helped pull it off!

Fabulous Fall Must Haves

With fall right around the corner, the most stylish fashion events are also getting very close! Before fashion shows start up, here are some items I'm obsessed with this fall and others that I'm dying to have in my closet.

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Trendy Trench Coat

This year, I'm aiming for a more glamorous fall/end of winter coat. Specifically one like Emma Watson's Burberry jackets! As fabulous as the studded coat is with its endless nightwear potential, I'd personally opt for the leather sleeve one. I've already started incorporating leather sleeve jackets into my wardrobe (see leather and lighter jacket from Urban Outfitters) and I think I'm going to stay faithful to this style! 

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Ankle Boots

Why is it so difficult to find the perfect pair of ankle boots? I'm still searching for casual ankle boots with a little heel, but not high enough to slow me down while walking in the city. However, the heel isn't the tricky part with the ankle boots hunt. The real problem is the cutoff. Ankle boots might be small footwear with a short length but they should still be spacious enough so that jeans or leggings look neatly tucked into the shoe, not bunched. Right now, my heart is set on these cognac ankle boots from Aldo! 

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Cheetah,  Lots of Cheetah

I've obviously been a very big fan of the trends involving color blocking and color popping so it's no shocker that I love patterns. Prints are always playful and fun, whether it's a classic polka dot pattern on black and white or a more sassy standout, like cheetah print. Up above is just a little glimpse of the cheetah shirts I've got lined up for the fall. From gray jeans during the day to black leggings at night, the animal print leaves no clothing match making limitations. And of course, I had to purchase some print worthy wedges for the nighttime!

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Fall Purse

What outfit is complete without the perfect handbag? As someone who's been obsessing over purses since she was 6 years old, I truly believe handbags are a solid investment. And until I can make that big leap of investing in a Birkin, my faux Park Ave styled bag will do. The cream and black color bag from Aldo is perfect for the fall and winter. It's also has enough space to fit all my necessities. With FNO on the first week of September, you can bet that a big handbag like this will be your big advantage. 

2012 MTV Movie Awards

The MTV Movie Awards were filled with franchise worshipping, fan wars, a male stripper cast(major swoon!), and of course fashion! As everyone still recovers from Joe Manganiello's lack of clothing, here's some fabric worshipping...

Mila Kunis looked super trendy in Fendi! Surprisingly, dark and bold colors were a common theme at the summery event. Mila's fierce and bright patterned dress reminded me why red carpet season has been so empty without her. More movie promoting please Mila!

Oh hey perfection! Charlize Theron would be able to just throw on a red dress and look this amazing. I thought the dress was a little too mature and safe considering the event, but I can't deny a good peplum skirt(or Queen Charlize). And after her HBIC moment on stage with Michael Fassbender, I would never even dare to make alternative wardrobe requests. 

How cute is she! I definitely feel like I'm loosing touch with who's who in young Hollywood but for some reason I pay extra attention to Victoria Justice. She always looks so well put together on red carpets! I not so secretly hope she gets more famous in hopes for more fashion appearances.

Queen Emma Watson. There wasn't much fashion competition last night, but even if there was Emma would have still topped the list. Emma is the rare actress who can totally experiment with fashion. Even when she's only attending the MTV Movie Awards, Emma still brings it with fun and unique patterns(anyone remember the Marchesa she wore last year?!). Why just go for a casual summer mini when you can spice things up like Emma! 

Fashion Friday: Top Five Looks of the Week

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Daisy Lowe at the Elie Saab Fall/Winter Fashion Show

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Leighton Meester on the set of Gossip Girl

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Emma Watson at Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows Part 2 Photocall

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Kate Middleton attending Canada Day Celebrations 

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Emma Watson at Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows Part 2 Premiere in London   

Fashion Icon: Emma Watson

This summer Harry Potter may be coming to an end, but Emma Watson seems to be just getting started. In the striking new issue of Vogue, Emma reveals what's up next now that the franchise is over. The British actress certainly won't be taking a break from making movies anytime soon. She's already worked on two very buzz worthy films. So young yet so busy! What's not to love about Emma? She's adorable, down to earth, and a huge fashion icon. In anticipation for Emma's upcoming promo events, let's take a look back at some of her most memorable looks.