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Photography Legend: Bill Cunningham

5/25/2014

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Last year in my photography class, my teacher showed us a fascinating documentary about a certain photographer named Bill Cunningham. Most known for roaming around the streets of New York on a bicycle in his blue jacket, one of Bill Cunningham's greatest successes has been his revolution of fashion's street-style culture. 

A photographer for the New York Times, Bill's main joy in life is documenting the fashion, trends, and inevitably the people, or birds of paradise as he likes to call them, of the streets. In his documentary, Bill emphasizes his passion for capturing not the highly-demanded pictures of celebrities, but rather the photos of clothes and people he deems most compelling, stating that for him, it's all about the clothes.

And, I guess, this is the reason that I like Bill so much (besides the fact that he is extremely adorable), is that he has a true and sincere love of fashion. Most photographers, especially street photographers, try to take the pictures that will sell for the most money, but not Bill. In fact, at his first job he purposefully didn't want to be paid because, as he put it, if you don't accept money, they can't tell you what to do.

For anyone who hasn't seen it, I would highly recommend this documentary (officially titled "Bill Cunningham New York")! I found it super intriguing to learn about the life of someone behind the camera for once, instead of focusing on the pictures they're taking. Plus, Bill's charming personality is reason enough to watch!

Below I just included some of my favorite examples of Bill's pictures in his "On the Street" section of the New York Times. Enjoy!
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(New York Times: July 10, 2011)
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(New York Times: July 24, 2011)
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(New York Times: February 22, 2004)
Until Next Time!
M.
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Girl Crush: Emma Stone

5/17/2014

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What is there to say about this girl that hasn't already been said a billion times? She's smart, beautiful, engaging; it's safe to say Emma Stone is definitely girl-crush worthy. One of my favorite things about this girl is that she's incredibly chic, but has the intelligence to back it up. She caries herself with such poise and elegance, yet she's so entirely relatable all at the same time. Just seems like the type of girl you want to order pizza with and jam out to the top 40 in the car with while the windows are rolled down, you know?And it's no stretch to say that her relationship with Andrew Garfield is perfection. Anyways, above I've included some of my favorite Emma Stone red-carpet looks that I've been fangirling over lately. Hope you enjoy and have a great weekend!
Until Next Time!
M.
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2014 MET Gala

5/14/2014

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I know, I know, I've been seriously slacking in terms of posting lately, but I just finished my two AP tests (hallelujah!!) and I now have so much more time to blog than I did before, and I promise I'll post more frequently. Plus, I have some really good stuff coming up so stay tuned! Also, you guys may have noticed that last Tuesday I didn't post a "Tuesday's Tumbles", which is because I've decided to limit my Tuesday's tumbles now to every month, that way, they aren't every other post here on Girl on the Verge.

Now onto the main purpose of this post...the MET Gala! Ugh the MET Gala. Often called the Academy Awards of Fashion, the MET Gala is a culmination of beautiful and artistic gowns, celebrities, and New York: you could say some of my favorite things in life. Every year, the MET Gala has a theme, and this year's theme was "white tie", a dedication to Charles James, a designer of the 1940s who created stunning, glamorous ballgowns. Sure, the resulting looks might have not been as out there as some of the dresses from last year's "punk" theme, but I rather enjoyed the night's looks. To me, every person on that red carpet looked like they were snatched right from the golden ages of old Hollywood, and were transported to the year 2014.


Let's get into some of my best looks... 

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I've got to say I was a little unsure at first as to what to think of SJP's Oscar de la Renta number. I mean I loved the gown and thought it was gorgeous, but I was a bit thrown off by that signature. It wasn't until watching my beloved Fashion Police on E! that I was truly able to see the beauty of the signature, thanks to Kelly Osborne, who showed me the humor in it. It's a play off of the fact that the MET Gala is largely about who each designer dresses, and since Oscar couldn't bee there with Sarah, he made it clearly visible as to who designed her dress. Very clever, and very pretty. In my eyes SJP can do no wrong: Queen of the MET Gala.

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This girl in unearthly. Blake Lively does it again in this dress by Gucci. I loved her take on 1940s glamour with the wavy curls and the flowing back that attached to the top of the dress. Perfection. Also, her and Ryan Reynolds were the cutest things ever for the entire red carpet. I'm done. Put a fork in me I'm done.

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From one Gossip Girl to another...Leighton you're KILLING ME!!! This dress by Emilio Pucci is seriously stunning. On a super-curvaceous bombshell like Kate Upton, this dress would be too revealing, but because Leighton isn't very busty, the low-plunging neckline keeps her look rather classy, and the slit is the perfect height that it doesn't come off trashy. I love her minimal accessories and how her short, chocolate hair accentuates the dress. Minimal chic = A+
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Wow is all I have to say about this Marchesa dress worn by Karolína Kurková. This was definitely one of those dresses that as soon as I saw it, made my mouth drop. The detail coupled with the volume and angles of the dress are something truly spectacular. I also thought the color and flower-like pattern were beautiful and went very nicely with her light skin tone. 

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Hailee Steinfeld has long been one of my favorite young-adult fashionistas, and in this Prabal Gurung dress, she once again wins me over. I love how the siloutte of the dress is very old-fashioned, but the black and white color-blocking of the gown really modernizes the entire look. Very done!!

Which one was your guys' favorite? I'd love to know!
Until Next Time!
M.
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101 in 1001

5/6/2014

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*image via mackenziehoran.com

So as I have mentioned in my earlier post, I absolutely adore Mackenzie Horan's blog Designer Darling, and I often derive a ton of inspiration from her posts. One of my favorite things that Mackenzie does on her blog is that she compiles a list of 101 things which she wishes to accomplish in 1001 days. These goals can range from small, every-day tasks to large bucket-list accomplishments. After reading and re-reading all of her goals, I figured it was time to create a list of my own, so below I thought of my 101 tasks which I hope to accomplish in 1001 days! I'll be adding a link of my list to the main tool bar of Girl on the Verge, so you guys can keep up with my progress, and I encourage all of you to make your own lists as well! Here we go!


Start Date: May 5, 2014
End Date: January 30, 2017

PERSONAL  (0/48)
1. Read 5 classic books (Hemingway, Fitzgerald, etc.)
2. Read all Jane Austen books
3. Redo my room
4. See 10 classic movies (Casablanca, etc.)
5. Read 20 new books
6. See 5 Audrey Hepburn films
7. See 5 Grace Kelly films
8. Go skydiving
9. Get a full-blown massage
10. Put $10 in savings for every goal accomplished
11. Find out my blood type
12. Donate blood
13. Buy a car 
14. Successfully compile my “songs for the car” playlist
15. Wash the dishes for a month for no reason
16. Keep in contact and write handwritten notes to my high school friends
17. Watch every episode of Sex and the City
18. Unplug for 24 hours (no TV, computer, phone, etc.)
19. Drink the recommended amount of water every day for a month
20. Exercise everyday for 60 mins. for a month
21. Go to the beach more often during the summer (even if it is just to read)
22. Do not get a major sunburn
23. Go scuba-diving
24. Learn how to ice-skate (well)
25. Take more pictures
26. Take up running
27. Go skinny dipping
28. Sign up for a dance/workout class
29. Go to church more frequently
30. See a Blackhawks game
31. Attend a polo match
32. See every Best Picture Oscar-nominated movie for 2015 and 2016
33. Buy my own customized stationery
34. Attend a ballet
35. Attend a fancy dinner
36. See a live professional orchestra
37. Watch 10 new documentaries {1/10}
38. Learn to drive stick
39. Memorize the NATO Phonetic alphabet 
40. Research my ancestry
41. Invest in a journal and write in it every day
42. Reach out to other friends and hang out with them more
43. Perfect the cartwheel
44. See three musicals/plays
45. Run a 5k (oh brother)
46. Take part in a charity that may make me uncomfortable
47. Get outside and play with the new puppy!
48. Be a vegetarian for a month

BEAUTY/FASHION (0/15)
49. Organize my makeup collection
50. Learn to french braid
51. Find my personal scent
52. Find my everyday skin-care routine that works best for me
53. Attend one fashion show
54. Dissect my closet and donate, store, or toss items I wouldn’t wear
55. Don’t do any online shopping for a whole month
56. Invest in a really expensive piece of jewelry
57. Organize my jewelry collection
58. Learn how to use a sewing machine
59. Make a piece of clothing with it
60. Invest in pretty undergarments
61. Learn how to tie both a tie and a bowtie
62. Find a hair-care routine that works for me
63. Invest in 5 classic wardrobe pieces

SCHOOL (0/6)
64. Successfully apply and get accepted into college
65. Stay organized with my school supplies
66. Stay on top of homework senior year
67. Come up with a great senior quote
68. Enjoy senior year of high school
69. Write a thank you card to every one of my teachers I’ve ever had before graduating high school

FAMILY (0/9)
70. Go to one of my brother’s rowing regattas
71. Visit my sister in college
72. Send my grandmas flowers for no reason
73. Send more care packages to my sister in college
74. Turn old family recipes into a book
75. Write letters to my grandmas often
76. Go fly fishing with my dad
77. Go to 10 concerts
78. Raise money with the siblings to send my parents on a fancy date
PROFESSIONAL  (0/14)
79. Update more frequently on my blog (instagram, twitter, pinterest, tumblr, etc.)
80. Include some videos on my blog
81. Invest in mutual funds
82. Open a retirement fund and set up automatic deposits
83. Reach out to some of my favorite bloggers
84. Achieve a blog-related success
85. Invest in my blog (buy domain, etc.)
86. Buy business cards for my blog
87. Think of a new recurring blog-post
88. Design a blog logo
89. Apply for an internship
90. Partner with a favorite brand
91. Start writing daily on my blog
92. Learn the basics of a car (how to change a tire, check fluid, etc.)
TRAVEL (0/9)
93. Visit a new state
94. Visit a new country (please!!)
95. Go on a camping trip with my friends before high school graduation
96. Visit Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, or Nantucket
97. Go to the Kentucky Derby
98. Take a trip to a new place
99. Visit California
100. Visit New York
101. Take a long road trip with a RV
Until Next Time!
M.
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Blogger Spotlight: Mackenzie Horan

5/1/2014

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First things first I'm the realist (if you can't tell LOVING Iggy Azalea's 'Fancy' lately). But seriously I must start off by saying how badly I feel for not posting anything in what seems like an eternity! Seeing as though the end of my junior year of high school is quickly approaching, it feels like I've been swamped with numerous assignments that have limited my amount of free time (wah-wah). I'm I the only one who's really looking forward to summer?

But onto more exciting things, I'm here today to talk to you guys about one of my favorite bloggers of all time: Mackenzie Horan. Writer of Designer Darling, Mackenzie is a beautiful and sophisticated twenty-something entrepreneur living out her dreams in the big apple. Her blog, which she started in college, covers a wide array of topics, ranging from style, to restaurants, and even to skydiving. She also has her own boutique where she sells unique jewelry, stationery, and decorative pieces.

I absolutely adore Mackenzie's style and east-coast vibe. I find she stands out to me amongst other bloggers because she seems like your fashionable best friend, if that makes sense. What I mean is that she isn't this super-couture, designer-wearing fashionista living her lavish life somewhere in Paris. She's accessible, and that's what I think makes her blog so brilliant!

Below I've included some of her pictures from her blog, Designer Darling. Make sure to follow Mackenzie on Pinterest, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. This girl is serious social-media gold. 
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Until Next Time!
M.
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