Crying In The Middle Of An Apple Store

This is a little story about how I can get extremely emotional about the simplest things. But it's a good story, so I think I'll share it with you. A while back I was contacted by an amazing company called OnSwipe, and they asked me how I would feel about making my blog iPad-friendly. I said yes, of course. Why would I not want my blog to look better on an iPad? And that was that.

I didn't actually get to see this new, beautiful, app-like format in action until fashion week. I was early for a show, so I decided to mosey on over to the nearest Apple store and check some emails. When I was finished, I checked to see how the new OnSwipe format on my site looked.

Holy cow.

It was beauuuutiful. The images had crazy high resolution, it was easy to navigate, and my website looked amazing! I knew it would look good, but this totally exceeded my expectations! I was standing there with this iPad just freaking out. I don't know what came over me, but I was just so happy! I literally wanted to go around screaming  "Hey you! look at this!!! I made this... thing!!!" I guess this blog is kind of like my child, and seeing it in all it's iPad glory made me feel like it had graduated college and moved on to bigger and better things. I honestly got a little bit emotional. 

(obligatory shots of myself geeking out w/iPad)

(my coat is by our sponsor Ainsley NY, and it's from the fall 2011 collection. It's the best coat in the world! You can purchase it here)

I didn't want to miss my show, so I eventually had to tear myself away from all the digital wonderfulness. I was really tempted to run all over the store and pull up The Girl In The Check Scarf on each iPad, but I resisted the urge. Thank you, OnSwipe. You totally exceeded my expectations and made me start crying in the middle of an Apple store. 
With all that being said, The Girl In The Check Scarf is now on the iPad! Rejoice!
If you are using an iPad, you should be redirected to the new blog format as soon as you go to www.thegirlinthecheckscarf.com. Thanks OnSwipe! You rock.

CrOp by David Peck Fall 2012

I briefly met David Peck during New York Fashion Week while we were waiting for the WHIT show to start. (Review on the way, I promise!) A few days later, the amazing look book for CrOp by David Peck fall 2012 landed in my email inbox, and I was smitten! The colors are so rich and the cuts and fabric combinations are wonderful. I really enjoyed the original prints! My favorite pieces by far were the gorgeous, whimsical evening gowns. I remember seeing the collection for the first time and I just kept saying "oh my goodness... amazing..."  I love his silhouettes and use color blocking. Take a look for yourself! 

The original prints featured in the collection were inspired by autumn leaves, geography, harbors and lace. CrOp isn't only gorgeous, but it's a line committed to giving back. A portion of sales from each collection are donated to the inspiration associated with that season. They also manufacture in the US! I always have so much respect for brands where all operations are based in the US because it creates jobs and keeps things local. CrOp is still quite new (the line's first collection was spring 2011) but I'm already excited to see what they come up with each season. Also, be sure to follow their blog!

Sleek Sleek Sleek

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Clean cut shapes and sharp lines for spring. I like. 

White Now- Lara Mullen by Josh Olins for Vogue UK

I love Josh Olins! This editorial is a real palate cleanser. You can't go wrong with some well-cut Celine pieces and nineties-style minimalism. I just wrote an entire English paper on the symbolism of the color white, so I felt this was incredibly appropriate!
I really miss you all and I hope everyone is doing well. I'm trying hard to get back to daily blogging, but school is just getting harder and harder! Oh well. As soon as I cut down on blogging my grades shot up! It's a necessary trade off in my life right now. I hope you are all enjoying this amazing spring weather! 

Lily So Lovely

This Monique Lhuillier gown on Lily Collins is incredibly gorgeous! It would be a dream to wear this. Something like this for prom would be perfect for me. 

Carven Fall 2012- Quirky Elegance

(This skirt kills me. It's amazing!)

Carven fall 2012 walked in Paris this morning! I took one look at it and fell in love. The prominent A-line silhouette is amazing and appears to almost defy gravity! 

Style Profile: Eva Fontanelli

Eva's skill when it comes to outfit styling and mastering personal style amazes me. She manages to look impeccable without ever showing too much skin or being in bad taste. Something about her ensembles are so classy and understated, yet if you do a double take you realize the amount of thought that went into the proportions and awareness to body shape. She's such a tremendous style inspiration to me!
All photos via The Sartorialist!