Inspiration Board

I'm planning a number of big shoots for the New Year, I will be needing new models, designers, mua's and hairstylist. Are you ready for a new year with fresh ideas and new concepts? I sure Am! I will also have a blogger on my team full time as well as an assistant to assist me in posting products pressing garments eating cake and styling the vintage just like me. :) I’m so ready for what 2012 has in store for my blog Chai Tea Vintage and myself. Nothing but good good times I hope! The anticipation awaits.... Below I've cleared my inspiration borad recently and started fresh with new photos,fabrics,trends etc... Here are a few items I have on it now as my 2012 muse..

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Cali

HAPPY BIRTHDAY NORMA JEANE MORTENSON

Marilyn Monroe My All Time Muse...She was so gorgeous and it's a shame how short of a life she lived. The original Blonde Bombshell and Sex Symbol. A mystery women indeed but she will always be on my wall in my book shelf and in my computer. I think it's safe to say I'm a Marilyn Stan.. lol Not a crazy fan but a crazy one. Get it? No? Good! We are on the ball!


R.I.P Beautiful And Happy 85th Birthday!!

"Hollywood is a place where they'll pay you a thousand dollars for a kiss and fifty cents for your soul. I know, because I turned down the first offer often enough and held out for the fifty cents."
— Marilyn Monroe



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Cali

BEST DRESSED WOMAN OF THE DECADE

Kate Moss has been named the best dressed woman of the decade by Vogue magazine.
Vogue style director Alexandra Kotur said: 'At every moment Kate Moss has looked chic and cool.



I completely agree with that statement 100,000,000% I am such a huge fan of Kate Moss. She is absolutely stunning, she has made so many articles of clothing look chic and so stylish like skinny jeans, waistcoats, and tuxedo jackets. Also, her line at Topshop is so divine I just can't get enough. Not only a Super model but a mother,designer and fashionista who has a big influence in the industry. I love her, she can pull anything off!


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Cali

She's Got Style!

Kate Lanphear is also one of my favorite Fashionista's. Kate is the Senior Style Director for US Elle(Dream Job). Although she wears blacks,greys,sweatshirts, jeans,tees,platforms and motorcycle jackets,she still knocks out every outfit and stands out as if she was wearing a bright red dress,while still rocking her token platinum blonde hair. She has a "I don't give a damn" attitude when it comes to her style and shines above them all. I freakin love it! How cool is she?

Picture credits:Google

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Cali

"Eleven One"

The Most Beautiful Picture of the Eiffel Tower

London

Amsterdam

I spend countless numbers of hours on the Internet, just browsing different sites. Mainly those that aren't American or even in English. Why? Because I love to learn different things. This is what I yearn. It inspires me to want more and not just settle for the status quo. I mean NY is an amazing place don't get me wrong. However, I feel like it's not enough. I want to travel and study fashions all over the world. I want to witness the brilliance first hand. Am I going to do this you ask? HELL YES! The sites I go on inspire me to aspire!

So in closing I say

Hello World!!

“Success means having the courage, the determination, and the will to become the person you believe you were meant to be”- George Sheehan


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Cali

Oh So POSH

I believe that you can not say anything about fashion, with out thinking of Victoria Beckham! She is so gorgeous and always has you staring at one of her breath taking looks. Victoria has always been an inspiration to me when it comes to classic style. She is always in something tailored,short and clean cut. She is the "flyest" of them all!
I found some random pictures of her on tumblr that I have fallen in love with.

Singer-songwriter,model,fashion designer,businesswoman and style icon
VICTORIA BECKHAM


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Cali

J Adore Anna Dello Russo

Anna, you are definitely the prime example of a true fashionista!
You wear whatever you want and you always look good in anything. (Above you see her in a watermelon & cherry hat).How cool is that? You're so stunning and wonderful. One day I wish to meet you so you! until that day, I will keep admiring you! :)

For those who do not know who Anna, she is the Editor at large for Vogue japan!

picture credits
Milan Fashionweek 2010

www.annadellorusso.com
www.shoothebreeze.blogspot.com

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Cali

Style Icon & Breast Cancer

My Style Icon would have to be Betsey Johnson. Why? Because to me, Betsey not only represents that being an original is cool, she also represents that no matter how bizarre people might think your ideas are, if you believe that they are good then go for it and follow your dreams!

Her style is over the top, its fun, colorful, and darn right awe-inspiring. She is known for doing her signature “cartwheel” at the end of her fashion shows, which makes her even more exciting. In 1978 Betsey Johnson launched her own line, which did amazingly well. Her second collection the “spring collection” did not. However, she didn’t give up in fact she turned that negative into a positive by opening her first retail store. She now has over 65 stores worldwide. Go Betsey!
In 2002, Betsey was honored with an induction into the Fashion Walk of Fame! A bronze plaque containing an original sketch, signature and biography was embedded into Seventh Avenue sidewalk in early 2003. In November 2005, she received the Lifetime Achievement award from the Accessory Council. Another great achievement was being honored for Designer of the year award in 2007 at the annual Fashion Accessories Benefit Ball.

Betsey is definitely a trendsetter and a pioneer in the fashion industry, from her baby doll dresses, crazy handbags, to the bikinis with petticoats. She will be here for years to come delivering the best of street chic and taking the “conservative” look and creating a new epidemic in the Fashion world.

As most of you know October is Breast Cancer awareness month. Betsey Johnson is a survivor of the disease. She is a strong advocate in the fight against Breast Cancer. She received an award in 2004 by the National Breast Cancer Coalition for her outstanding contributions and continuous fight against the disease.
I support Breast Cancer! Breast Cancer affects one in eight women in the U.S. Please support the cause and donate to the National Breast Cancer Foundation today! Every little bit counts!
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