Black Leather

So I have never been obsessed with leather...or Versace for that matter. While I love crazy out-there fashion, Versace just seemed a little too over the top for me. Not in the over the top way that makes Betsey Johnson cartwheel down the runway (that's just awesome) but in a way that just made me want to live in denim jeans, white tee's and a pair of relaxed combat boots--ya dig?

But something changed, guys...really! I saw the Versace for H&M collection and fell in love. Studded mini dress with a cinched leather belt...with a fitted leather jacket to top it all off? I don't know what I love more; the contrast between the gold jewelry, studs and black leather or the short mini-dress which makes me want to put on my tallest, most bad-ass heels and go dancing at Kiss and Fly until 4am. Tell me, do you love it?

Miss. Meliss Giveaway!

Ladies I am so excited to post about my 1st giveaway! I never thought I would surpass 100 followers...but I did and I have all of you lovely and wonderful people to thank!

I got lucky, while I was trying to plan out a big way to say thanks, a very talented sorority sister of mine named Melissa offered to gift one of her fabulous screen-printed t-shirts to one lucky reader! 

Melissa started her t-shirt line, Miss. Meliss this year; the goal of Miss. Meliss is to provide girls with an easy way to express their love of the fashion industry. Why you ask? Melissa told me:

"Every day I find myself 'All Tied Up In Love.'" 

Although she has studied fashion design and worships the likes of Betsey Johnson and Diane von Furstenberg, she would rather create something original which, she totally loves instead of,

"making changes to other designers hard work and creativity!" 

...so Miss. Meliss was born!

To enter, comment on this post, by writing:

• If you are a follower of Candidly Cassie (if your not, please be one)
• What size t-shirt you would like
• List your email address
• For another entry: let me know if you mention this contest on your blog! 

(You can list all the information below in one comment!)

Thanks so much everyone! I look forward to announcing a winner on Friday!  

What I Want: Jeweled Headband

My mindset for the holidays is "'tis the season to be sparkly!" Christmas trees and wreaths, sequined party-dresses and loads of glimmery and shimmery stars and lights just make me want to douse myself in glitter and run through the snowy streets singing "All I Want for Christmas is You!" Now that was a mouth-full!
Although the "holiday" season is technically over I refuse to stop incorporating a little razzle-dazzle into my wardrobe. My new obsession? Jeweled Headbands! There are so many ways to wear them: wrap them around your wrist and voila: a glam bracelet. Wear them traditional style on your head as a head band, breaking up the monotony of a regular pony tail or bun. But my favorite...gypsy style, a type of chic-karate-kid! But seriously, it is boho and elegant, seen on the fashion runway of designer Betsey Johnson and on celebrities like Ally Hilfiger and Paris Hilton. I am off to look for a jeweled headband today! Where should I look? Forever21? Urban Outfitters? Let me know!

Paris Hilton


Ally Hilfiger


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