California

Hey guys!

I wanted to make a post about this book I'm reading right now! It's called California by Edan Lepucki. The book is about what would happen if the world continue to use up our natural resources. Eventually electricity, water, and gas becomes so expensive that only the wealthy can afford basic necessities. Global warming gets intense and created horrible storms that killed off most of the human race. The story follows two people named Frida and Cal. They're young and trying to figure out how to provide for themselves. 

I definitely recommend! 

Smart Set

Hey guys!

I went into Smart Set this morning and saw this coordinated separate. I'm not sure what you think but I always thought of Smart Set as a place you would go buy a blouse. Places like smart set are predictable, you know what you're going to see when you go in there because you've seen it at the last 5 stores you stopped in. This separate has so much going for it, it's floral, pastel, cropped, body con, and midi in length. When I saw this separate I was so surprised, Smart Set it definitely stepping their game up.    

(taken with my iphone)

Dresses!

Hey guys!

I just wanted to make a quick post letting you see what I was up to last week!

I designed and made this dress for my good friend Leah! 

Sunglasses

I'm questioning myself if I should actually do a post about sunglasses. But look how rad these are. I picked them up at Hakim Optical for $60 while waiting for my glasses to be fixed. I can honestly say between the gold rim with hieroglyphics and the light purple frame and lenses they're the sweetest pair of sunglasses I've ever owned.   

Alexa Chung IT

Hey guys!

Not sure if you've heard of the book called IT by Alexa Chung? Well we all know that Alexa is a style icon. Sometimes I find myself wondering where these icons get their inspiration.. and Alexa fulfilled my dreams. IT is in-between a story and an autobiography. She highlights singers, writers, actors, and objects that inspire her clothing choices on a day to day basis.

The book is full of amazing shots, and graphics. It's safe to say that I'm in love with this book. I sat down and read front to back in just a few hours. It's impossible to put this one down.

The Way

I remember the way you kissed me

On the first day

I know you never will

 

That is because you have an awful memory

 

You make up for it in many ways

But only when you remember to

Maria Denomme Photography

Three Strands 412

Hello!

Today I'm going to talk about an Etsy shop I just adore. It's called Three Strands 412 and run out of Atlanta. As you all know I am apart of TRED Magazine. One of my biggest jobs is seeking out shops that we want to feature. When I saw Katie's shop I fell in love. Then I read her story. She sells jewelry to fundraise for mission trips. Right now she's in Spain! This just floored me, it's such an amazing cause.

I wanted to personally support her on her mission trip so I bought this one of a kind necklace from her shop! I love how dainty and innocent it looks, it gives warmth and presence to any outfit. I can honestly say I wear it more than once a week!

Go visit Katie's Shop

New Piercing!

Hey guys!

I wanted to show you this really cool new piercing I got! It's called a dermal. You can actually get dermals pretty much anywhere on your body that's reasonable. But I got mine on my wrist! I first saw this piercing on a girl last summer and fell in love! I'm so happy with it! (as you can tell it was still healing in this picture)

I always go to Perfect Image for piercings because I think they're really safe, they know what they're doing and they are always so nice and make you feel really comfortable!

Cheers to new piercings,

Golden Globes 2015

There's two things I need to ask.

1. Who actually watches all of the Golden Globes? That's such a commitment
2. Who just tunes in for the dresses? ME!

Here are a few pictures of my favorite looks from the night!

Chrissy Teigen in this ultra intricate gown is my life goal.

Emma Stone. Need I say more?

Felicity Jones is perfect in dark teal. Add the neckline and it just makes sense.

Keira Knightley in this Chanel gown (with ... bugs all over? It just works.)

I love Reese Witherspoon in anything! But this Calvin Klein is amazing.

Rosamund Pike in Vera Wang is so unique.

Sienna Miller in Miu Miu is perfect. The gown has some really intricate details.

OOTD

It's outfit of the day time! I'm so in love with outfits like this. I pretty much have a formula for my favorite outfit. I like to pair a blousy top with skinny jeans or leggings and finish it off with a cardigan or jacket.

This shirt is from Reitmans but any cute top works! I love to buying my leggings from Garage, I usually go in there and stock up by buying 4 pairs and then you're set for a while! My jacket is from Forever21, I believe everyone needs at least one good leather jacket. I can still remember the day I found this one in Forever21 for $50 and just died. It's so comfortable and cute with the peplum waist line. Finally my boots are from Payless, they're by Christian Siriano who is a high end designer. He actually won Project Runway No. 4 (it's my dream to be on that show!)

The Beginning

Hello! Welcome to my blog! My name is Anna Tripp, I'm a first year Fashion Design student in London, Ontario. I tend to be doing at least one creative thing a day so I've created this platform to document the amazing things in my life! I spend my time sewing, drawing, styling photo shoots, reading, trying new foods, and running TRED Magazine. So you can look forward to seeing posts about those things!

I thought the new year would be an amazing time to start this venture! So here we are!

I hope you all check back to see future posts. I promise there's some exciting things coming!