WWD MAGIC PART ONE

For those that haven't already heard, I've been selected as a Teen Vogue fashion blogging panelist at the Womens Wear Daily MAGIC show at the Las Vegas Convention Center! WWD Magic is a mecca of women's fashion brands- some mainstream, some alternative, some designer, some independent. There are hundreds of booths and an exponential number of apparel pieces and accessories. For the past two days, I've been overwhelmed with inspiration from new and novel lines introducing their spring, summer, and fall collections. The colors and textures are as inviting as the showroom is vast- and that's saying something.

I wore a 1970s Boheme influenced outfit inspired by Marc Jacobs' Spring 2011 line.

FROM TOP TO BOTTOM:

Hat- August for Macy's

Jacket - My Tribe

Shirt- Guess

Belt- Vintage

Skirt- Oilily

Shoes- Qupid at Lulu*s

If you're not already familiar with Lulu*s, you need to bash the rock your head is under with a Louboutin stiletto (kidding... never deface a sacred heel). Lulu*s presently my favorite online store for jackets, dresses, accessories, the whole nine yards. Every element of my style is covered by Lulu*s- goth, grunge, free-spirited, and vintage. Need new shoes? WELCOME. www.lulus.com

I was privileged to have been invited to view the Miss Me denim and couture lines yesterday. Miss Me jeans are famed for their extravagant stitch work, rhinestone embellishments, and pocket bling. If your butt wants to make a serious statement, treat it to a pair of Miss Me jeans or jeggings! If you're interested in something more sleek and understated, consider the couture line. I especially fell in love with the studded jackets and neutral capes.

One of the most prominent displays at WWD Magic is the Desigual booth. I feel ridiculous calling it a booth, considering the grandeur of its presentation. But the collection certainly deserves the attention its flashy environment attracts; the clothes themselves command an incredible presence. "Desigual" translates to "it's not the same" in Spanish, since the company is based in Barcelona. The title couldn't be more fitting- Desigual clothes and accessories are bold, brave, and completely individual. Influenced by Spanish culture, bohemian energies and springtime color schemes, the Desigual collection is hard, if not downright impossible, to miss. Even celebrated designer Christian LaCroix collaborated with the company to curate a series of pieces any fashion addict would demand right on the spot. It was hard enough for me to walk away without a one-of-a-kind patchwork jacket.

And while the designers lived up to my expectations, it was still the smaller companies that captivated me most. One of my all-time Magic favorites was an LA-based designer called "Brandy Melville". Brandy's tees and tanks are lightweight and incredibly youthful, with fabric so soft you could wear it to sleep, wake up, and wear it out on errands without taking it off once.

There's also jewelry with an earthy, Native American vibe:

Check out their lookbook at www.brandymelvillewholesale.com!

I also spied some other brands displaying some of spring's most popular trends.

A little bit of lace,

A little bit of floral,

And a LOT of vivid prints and solids!

Me + Audrey

Today I'm back in the action, completely immersed in the WWD Magic energy and surrounded by a group of wonderful fashion bloggers from all over the map. Some of our celebrity stylists include Crosby Noricks of PR Couture, Erica Domesek of P.S. I Made This, Jane Aldridge of Sea of Shoes, and Hilla Ohayon! Some day we'll all be "fashion famous"... shout outs to mah gurlz Nacole from Rich Skinny Pretty, Colby from Minnie Muse, and Renee + Rebecca from Styluste! You're all amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!

Everything is infinite,

Bebe Zeva

BL▲CK VEIL

This outfit might not look simple, but ultimately it is. It combines all the fundamentals of a well-structured outfit (by my standards), and in monochrome (all the better). The heels and hat give me the illusion of height I so desperately seek, and the floor-length veil helps to elongate my petite figure. A lot more thought goes into curating the right ensemble than "which print is most popular this season?" But beyond all that, the outfit is just a series of black on black on black. All timeless pieces paired in a way that's relevant to gothic trends.

FROM TOP TO BOTTOM:

Veiled hat - Frank Olive for Neiman Marcus

Cape - Ask my sister

Jacket - Diesel

Skirt - 1990s vintage

Clogs - Candies

Bill Blass once said "when in doubt, wear red" but I've always held a preference for black. Chanel loves it, Wintour hates it, I can't win.

Everything is infinite,

Bebe Zeva

GYPSY DEN

Most people wouldn't say that Vegas is the epicenter of treasurable thrift store finds. Most natives are more interested in rhinestone-encrusted jeans than lacy floor-length wedding dresses from 1909. So for this specific thrift store to exist in such an un-thrift-friendly environment is a genuine miracle. It graces the downtown landscape with its one-of-a-kind bohemian energy. Stepping onto those creaky wood floorboards is like entering an alternate universe, a time warp, a portal into a realm where organic, earthy beauty indisputably trumps all other forms of art. That wonder world is called The Gypsy Den.

The best part about this vintage boutique is that the gypsic charm doesn't end at clothes and accessories- head out back on the First Friday of every month and a fortune teller's wagon functions as a stage for indie bands who come to play shows at night. Even everything outdoors is decorated with an arcane divinity- velvet thrones from the ancient pagan era, old-fashioned lamps, even woven rugs that reek of free-spirited youth. The Gypsy Den proves that a day at the thrift store doesn't have to be a predictable shopping affair, it can be an oracular experience for peregrine palettes.

Website: http://thegypsyden.tumblr.com/

Twitter: http://twitter.com/thegypsyden

Address: 213 E. Colorado Avenue

Phone: (702) 684-1628

Everything is infinite,

Bebe Zeva

▲MERIC▲N▲ GO†H

The Americana Goth girl jingles when she walks. Her chains clank together, her cape sways and sweeps, her platform shoes pound the concrete like she's taking the earth for a beating. She wants you to experience her presence, not just acknowledge it. Her country of origin is The Dark Side but she's just like you. She has a jaw on her ear, a skull on her shoulder, death in her veins, and life on her mind. The Americana Goth girl is never not on a mission to make some kind of point. She's an incisor.

FROM TOP TO BOTTOM:

American flag bandana- 99 Cent Store

Bone earring- Dethy

Cape scarf- Nordstrom

Hebrew letter sweater clip- Vintage, Savers (?)

Leather jacket- Diesel

Necklaces- Juicy Couture, vintage, dreamcatcher

Skull pin- Dethy

Creepers- Classified

Everything is infinite,

Bebe Zeva

CH▲PLIN

When my sister first looked at me in this outfit yesterday, she said "you look like you're about to conduct a symphony." But then I put on my bowler hat and we simultaneously agreed that I would be better labeled as a silent film star, like Charlie Chaplin except female. A lot of drunk tourists, still reeling from their post-Super-Bowl ecstasy, made comments about my outfit as I trudged from Treasure Island to Planet Hollywood that evening (I made a serious commitment to getting Ben and Jerry's after dinner). Most of their remarks sounded like a slurred rendition of "hey I like your outfit was is that though..." *sucks on straw hanging out of a $50 guitar-shaped margarita cup while stumbling toward the crosswalk*

FROM TOP TO BOTTOM:

Bowler hat - Saks Fifth Avenue

Bow tie - DIY

Blazer - Burberry

Blouse - Merona

Belt - Vintage

Pants - Rock and Republic

Clogs - Candies

~Lemonade sorbet with gummie bears~

Everything is infinite,

Bebe Zeva