Obsession: Bright White

There is something about the mixture of warm weather, white clothing, and sunshine that I love. I'm working on introducing more white and pale colors into my wardrobe before summer gets here.







The guy featured in the photos is Dave Franco, the younger brother of James Franco. Ain't he cute?! :)

Again, sorry for this blogging absence lately. Still no internet at my house and work has been crazy, on top of getting the flu twice, and being out of town for work. It's killing me not being able to blog and comment you all back regularly.  I hope that I'll be back up and running soon! I'm completely lost without internet.

XOXO,

Courtney

Photo creds: Photos are property of Teen Vogue Magazine.

Inspiration: Miley Cyrus

I know this photo-shoot of Miley Cyrus was from back in Marie Claire's February issue, but I love these photos. The photography is gorgeous! And I love Miley's hair!

You can read the Marie Claire article on Miley here.

XOXO,

Courtney

Photo creds: Photos are property of Marie Claire Magazine.

Inspiration: Emma Roberts

I know this is not much of an inspiration post, but I love the photography. It's photography inspiration for me! I'm always ripping photo spreads and ads out of magazines and saving them to gain inspiration later. My collection is quite large and steadily growing into this messy heap in my desk drawer. Organizing them is on my long "to do" list. I need to get some spring cleaning done!

Man, Emma Roberts always gets the best photo shoots! I still love the last photos I posted of her from back in October. I want her striped pants in the first photo so bad! She will be featured in the April issue of Elle Magazine (U.S.).

You can read the article on her from the issue here.

Be sure to enter my giveaway if you haven't already! :)

XOXO,

Courtney

Photo creds: Photos are property of Elle Magazine

Inspiration - The Olsens

Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen have always been my idols. I used to pride myself as a kid for owning every single one of their movies, and always being able to tell them apart. Full House reruns were watched daily with my grandma in between nap-time. I even insisted on having the same haircut as them and wearing their clothing (from their collaboration with Walmart) until junior high school. And I looked to them for everything, fashion sense included. They are still a source of inspiration and style, when they aren't dressed like a complete bag-lady (lol).

The twins are featured in the April issue of Vogue. They discuss life, fashion, their careers, and their newest clothing line, The Row. You can read the article here.

XOXO,

Courtney

All photos belong to Vogue Magazine

Inspiration - Rihanna

I took the day off from blogging yesterday to take part in the Bloggers Day of Silence for all those lost in Japan. The topic of the day of silence was buzzing through all the blogs I had been visiting, and I decided joining in was the least I could do. I am planning on donating as much as I can to the American Red Cross. Every little bit helps!

I came across these photos surfing around. Rihanna will be featured on the April cover of Vogue. I'm loving her Little Mermaid-esque hair. I swear I'll try out bright red hair one day! I am also dying to take pictures by the ocean. That is a photography goal of mine for the spring and summer. MUST GO SHOOT AT OCEAN! :D







XOXO,

Courtney

All photos are property of Vogue Magazine

Obsession: Jake Gyllenhaal

Right now I am considering a move to California. It has rained and rained and rained for weeks here in Washington. Non-stop down pours, forceful winds, and thunder. It was raining so hard this morning that it woke me up from a dead sleep. I haven't been able to do any outfit posts because of it! The only time it stops raining for a little while is around 11 pm at night. Desperately wanting to take outfit photos, I tried taking night shots two different nights, but neither turned out how I was expecting. I think I'm going to have to give in and do some indoor shots, which I really dislike, especially because the lighting in my house is dim. I'll figure something out.

I know this isn't fashion related, but...lately, I have developed a slight crush on Mr. Gyllenhaal. Movies like Prince of Persia and Love and Other Drugs, only fuel my new obsession! Both are must sees if you like him, by the way.

Enjoy a few photos (haha):




I have to admit that when I was in junior high and high school, I wasn't a big fan of his. I always remembered him in Bubble Boy no matter what and he wasn't attractive to me at all. But my tastes have changed, obviously. Anyone else like him? Or who is your celebrity crush?

XOXO,

Courtney

Photo creds: Photos belong to Esquire Magazine.

Inspiration - Nicole Kidman

Doesn't she look amazing? She has the most flawless skin and I love her gorgeous, thick red hair. These photos were featured in the February issue of Harper's Bazaar...and I adore them! After seeing these pictures, I just want to go escape to a lush garden somewhere!
I've always loved Nicole Kidman, ever since I saw her in Practical Magic back in 1998. I was eight, my aunt had taken me to see the movie, and I sat there in my seat, with wide shiny eyes, mesmerized by everything that movie embodied. It's been one of my all time favorite movies (book and soundtrack) ever since. It's to blame for my love for Victorian houses, Stevie Nicks, small towns, old-fashioned white kitchens, and houses by the ocean. The set house is my absolute dream house. The movie is highly underrated, you must see it, if you haven't already!

XOXO,

Courtney

Photo creds: Photos are property of Harper's Bazaar Magazine and photographer Alexi Lubomirski

Inspiration - Photography Lust

I really love this photo of Taylor Swift from the December issue of Allure. She looks fierce and sexy. And that berry lip-color looks great on her. I like the vintage feel of the photo. Allure creative director Paul Cavaco explained he was going for a 1970s look and had been inspired by Cacharel fragrance ads by Sarah Moon from the late '70s.

XOXO,

Courtney

Photo is property of Allure.

Inspiration - Photography Lust

Photos of the newly married Katy Perry from the December issue of Harper's Bazaar. Doesn't she look great?

XOXO,

Courtney

All photos are property of Harper's Bazaar.

Inspiration - Photography Lust

I just got my newest issue of Marie Claire in the mail a few days ago. I was looking through it during my downtime at school when I got to the eight page photoshoot with Emma Roberts...and my heart sank. Pathetically, I felt sad that she got to be featured in such beautiful photographs. Haha. I have a weakness for gorgeous photos and my lifetime desire to be a model doesn't help my case. Lol. Guy Aroch (photographer of the shoot), I love you. Haha. I think he's a new favorite of mine now.

Here's the works of art themselves:









See what I'm talking about? Anybody else a little jealous? =D

XOXO,

Courtney

All photos are property of Marie Claire Magazine.
Photos are featured in the November 2010 issue.