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French Cottage Chic

I don't know what it is about France, and Europe in general, but it tickles a part of my soul that nothing else can. I was fortunate enough to be able to go to Europe about six years ago, right before I really indulged myself in the fashion world, and the experience itself was incredible. We traveled from Amsterdam on a cruise, even visiting Russia, ending in Amsterdam and then took a train to Paris. I fell in love with Europe, with the busy city, especially in Paris where there was an air of calm, cool, collectedness. Paris really, really resonated with me and I was ready to go back as soon as I got home. That city never left my soul, even six years later, and now when it comes time to decorate my house for next year, I turned to the country that resonated so deeply with me for inspiration.

I'll be living with my twin sister and two of my best friends next year, and our house is going to be our escape. A little yellow palace with hardwood floors, it's going to be cozy, full of laughs and tea, elegant and perfect.

 

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XXX,

Gabriela

Wednesday Style: Spend the Summer in the Clouds

If summer does anything, it fills me up with wanderlust and hope and love like a balloon that's about to burst. Summer is soft breezes and warm sun, fresh juice, giggles, best friends and far too many nights spent in the city driving around aimlessly.  Summer is spritzing on a favorite perfume and a lace dress, feeling light as a cloud and happy as a summer wind, sliding on some round glasses and biking. Summer is meant for visiting loved ones in your favorite oxfords with fresh flowers in your bicycles basket, and ending the day with a bubble bath.

Summer is simple.

 

XXX,

Gabriela 

 

Menswear Monday: Russell Brand

                 

Not exactly in the same realm as "menswear", but today's post features a couple of my favorite things... Russel Brand and yoga. What's more beautiful than wearing a sense of love and authenticity? These videos are from"Urban Yogi's", a series of videos and interviews by Eddie Stern who owns Ashtanga NY, and teamed up with Deepak Chopra to create these. I hadn't realized, but Brand is a devoted yogi who has realized the vast spiritual rewards that a stable yoga practice can give you, and has used it to overcome addictions.

  

Watch the  videos and tell me what YOU think about him!

 XXX,

Gabriela Lorraine 

Sunday Style: Disney Princess gone Macabre

Happy Sunday, my loves! It's been one of those days where I'm so extremely, overwhelmingly, grateful for the incredible friends I have by my side. Started the day up with some lunch, and ended it with shopping, getting a couple new cartilage piercings (throwback, anyone?), making some pasta and a new crown, and ending it with coffee and an impromptu photoshoot. I felt like a death queen faerie empress today, and I can't say I didn't like it.

Dress and Tights: mom's closet

Shawl: Urban Outfitters

Socks: H&M

Shoes: DSW

Flower Crown: www.elbambino.etsy.com (a part of my soon-to-be-released lookbook/collaboration)

 

   

XXX,

Gabriela

What I Wore: Bikes, Swans and Spikes

I spent the other day with one of my best friends, Miranda of highvoltageblog.wordpress.com, and we ended up snapping some photos after spending some time at the bookstore, where a pretty interesting thing happened. Miranda and I had been sitting at Barnes and Nobles, one of our favorite places to escape, when a man I was next to started talking to me. He brought up the fact that he liked my outfit; how I had constructed it with the contrasting textures, how I had broken up the harsh line of the boot with a thick pair of socks. He went on to explain how he looked for the same sort of aesthetic when he was doing his job of remodeling houses. This went on, for perhaps a little too long, and after thanking him, smiling, and him wishing me luck in my fashion journalism endeavors, I went back to reading(I think it was Classy by Derek Blassberg). And then, to my astonishment, he said one of the most degrading things anyone has ever said to me.. "It's funny, I would be horrified if you dated my son, but I appreciate how you dress.. I need to think about why that is". I'm 99% sure I smiled through it, looked down, and tried my best to not laugh and/ or cry. Miranda and I left shortly after, we were talking about what had just happened, and it was shocking that someone would say that. I couldn't tell if he was trying to compliment me or what, but it's interesting that someone who knows nothing about me could be so crass. And although it was hurtful, that was exactly it; he knew nothing about me, so why should I take offense to someone who's so quick to judge me solely by what I wear? I let it go, wished him well, and hope he learns you can't say whatever you think.

Shirt: H&M

Shorts: UNIF for Nasty Gal

Tights: Target

Shoes, Sunglasses and Purse: Zara

Necklace: Forever 21

   

What are you wearing today?

XXXX,

Gabriela

Interview Style

 

Wear what makes you comfortable. A layer of protection when you need it most. Wear heels that are as high as your hopes and dreams (but no too high), and a cropped shirt that shows a peek of stomach. Pair it with a structured skirt, some spikes and heels that really know how to fade. Wear what makes you feel like a million bucks. Feel like the most gorgeous girl in the room. Wear what you love, interview well and radiate exactly what you want.

XXX,

Gabriela

Ann Demeulemeester Fall 2013 Collection Review

She's easily the queen of soft, ethereal, witchy vibes. Ann Demeulemeester undeniably creates a sort of juxtaposition in each look that draws one in. Demeulemeester's pieces are so carefully composed of light and airy pieces that look perfect when paired with tougher, glossier, and darker, material like leather. The sort of brush stroke type ombre, along with a fringe, that she incorporates into the collars of her pieces is such a great idea; both simple and beautiful. Floor length, wispy, button down shirts paired with black, lace up, calf high leather boots form the sort of contrast that reminds me of the Romans.  The perfect bowler hat is added to each look, and in some special cases, so is a leather belt that resembles a harness more than anything else. Harnesses, along with many other forms of innerwear as outerwear are one of the trends Demeulemeester has been doing long before anyone else. This is the ultimate collection for a girl who likes to test the boundaries of the seasons; black in summer, white in fall. This sort of look caters to the love of breaking rules, and what a beautiful love to have that is. 

All photos courtesy of style.com

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Gabriela Lorraine 

Menswear Monday: Gatsby and Brooks Brothers

So excited to announce that "Menswear Monday" is Breathing Fashions newest feature! I've had the wonderful honor of helping multiple of my male friends with style and fashion related questions and issues, and decided I needed a place to (try) and help all the men I can! I am indebted to my father, who always takes care of himself, along with all the handsome and eloquent men who give me hope that the world is not full of fraternity type males who believe that wearing shirts with beer logos is "in". Anyway, this post is featuring one of the most exciting collaborations I have heard about in a long time: a Great Gatsby inspired Brooks Brothers collection.

 

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View the entire collection at : http://www.brooksbrothers.com/The-Great-Gatsby-Collection/gatsby,default,sc.html

Whats YOUR favorite piece??

XXX

Gabriela Lorraine

El Bambino: Flowers and Faeries

I just renewed some listings on my Etsy!

https://www.etsy.com/listing/124158505/hydrangea-and-daisy-floral-crown?ref=shop_home_active

 

https://www.etsy.com/listing/121774428/hydrangea-and-daisy-floralcrown?ref=shop_home_active

 

https://www.etsy.com/listing/127164925/mixed-hydrangea-floral-crown?ref=shop_home_active

 

https://www.etsy.com/listing/129717472/orange-and-yellow-tie-dye-simplicity?ref=shop_home_active

 

https://www.etsy.com/listing/123537059/tulip-and-daisy-floral-crown?ref=shop_home_active

 

https://www.etsy.com/listing/129717735/yellow-daisy-floral-crown?ref=shop_home_active

 

https://www.etsy.com/listing/121658653/daisy-wreath-crown?ref=shop_home_active

   

What's your favorite style?

XXX

Gabriela

Sunday Style: South Carolina Edition

Happy Mothers day, one and all! I hope you have all spent today with a woman who means the world to you. Summer is finally starting to feel like summer, and I will be working on Breathing Fashion and El Bambino a lot!

Today's style post is dedicated to all the selfies I take for my instagram, and as a personal fashion diary I can refer to when I can't remember the last time I wore something.

Follow me on Instagram if you have one: Gaby Herstik

What are YOU wearing?!

Gabriela