gwen galore-video voyeur

someone who always comes through with killer visually stimulating videos is the talented gwen stefani (as well as the whole no doubt crew).  so, i thought i'd come back to the queen of style for video voyeur this week.  of course, i couldn't narrow it down to one so i chose a trifecta of stefani. all three are colorful and entertaining and have that gwen pananche she's now known for.


besos jenna pearle*

more than a woman

on august 25th, it was the beginning of the end. at least, it was for me. it was the day that the singer, aaliyah dana haughton, passed away in a plane crash. while that was significant by itself, just a few short weeks later the twin towers would also come crashing down and life (and death) would be forever changed. i won't use this blog as therapy and get too deep with this but i will say that august on was a severe turning point im my life. as for aaliyah, it seems that her good nature and warm heart is indisputable. obviously, her beauty wasn't worthy of words. she served her purpose here and left earth pretty quickly. catchy songs, exceptional dance moves and great personality, aaliyah most definitely rocked our boats.

xoxo jenna pearle*

allure of lauryn

lauryn hill was my hero when i was in high school. i'm sure i'm not alone in this. for me, she represented a beauty that wasn't recognized much up to that point. mahogany brown skin, african features, natural hair...this was NOT the beauty norm! yet, l-boog's beauty was undeniable. to top it all off, she was intelligent, talented and outspoken. aren't all these attributes the exact makings of a hero? i don't know what her future plans will include but i think she certainly deserves to be celebrated for what she gave me, what she gave us.

one of those gifts she graced us with was style. ecclectic, afrocentric, urban and all around chic, ms. hill rarely disappointed us in her heyday. it was quite influential to my wardrobe during my college life. i'm keeping my fingers crossed that one day soon she'll be back on the scene serving up provoking poetry with a side of sassy style.

xoxo jenna pearle*

bestie wishes

every girl needs a bff riding shotgun on the journey called life. someone has to be there to give you perspective, to make you giggle, hold your hand (or your hair, depending) or just to lend an ear. i have been pretty lucky; i've had some really great individuals come into my life. however, i got to thinking who would be my bestie if i were in the celebrity world. here is what it boiled down to: what are your picks?

oprah- what i wouldn't give to be in gayle's shoes! and believe me, its not about the money (well, just a little bit). imagine all the a-ha moments you could have if oprah was your bestie. all the knowledge, all the self reflection. i would SO be living my best life

girls nite out-intimate dinners at o's where we discuss life, book club meetings at o's house, shopping!!!

nicole richie-check her credentials. we were introduced to ms. richie as the ultimate bestie she has a wicked sense of humor and is always up for an adventure.

girls nite activity-road trip people watching (aka making fun of people) at the mall or even a slumber party w/truth or dare...

angela simmons-the little sister in my head. this girl has a great personality to match her creative style. she's a girl's girl. outspoken but sweet, angela is irresistable.

girls nite out- shopping at brooklyn flea, watching sex n the city or any other girlie movies.

jilly from philly (jill scott)-everyone needs a friend like this in their corner. wise and worldly, jill looks like the perfect person to give advice on all topics. its imperative you have someone you can have grown-up conversations with and jill fits the bill. and she looks funny as all get out.

girls nite out-open mic/poetry slam, out for tea n talk, shoe shopping

drew barrymore-make no mistake, ms. b is down for her girls. she's the type of friend that will never put her current beau in front of her longtime chicas. giggly, sweet and a bit spacy, drew has the perfect combination for fun. she's the type to help you party hard, all the while completely sober.

girls nite out-ladies night at any dive bar, taboo nite@ the house or clubbing

amber rose-the friend that causes controversy. there are some nights when you want all eyes on you (and your crew). at least, i do. dressing up in outrageous clothes, dancing wild on the dance floor, meeting as many people as you can...the makings of a beautiful night. amber rose has the star quality, the pizazz to ensure a phenomenal night.

girls nite out: fashion shows, premieres, vip club appearances

runners up: lil kim, natalie portman, zooey deschanel, gwen stefani, kelis

xoxo jenna pearle*

goldie

i know much ado has been made about farrah fawcett and her glorious feathered flip. however, for me, it was all about ms. goldie hawn. goldie's hair was legendary, as far as i'm concerned. she was THE it girl. absolutely cute as a button with sex appeal to boot. i find people who don't take themselves so seriously refreshing. and as if all that wasn't enough, ms. hawn went and practically cloned herself, giving us the just as awesome kate hudson. she's the gift that keeps on giving...

The Met: American Woman: Fashioning a National Identity

well, while on my summer holiday, i ventured out to the metropolitan museum of art on 5th Ave. currently, there is a phenomenal exhibit you may be interested in. its called "american woman" and it celebrates its namesake. i so enjoyed my time there. fantastic clothing from the gibson girl days, breathtaking flapper gowns with the perfect accessories, curve embracing pieces from the 40s and 50s. then there was my favorite part: the montage of american women that make us proud from the 60's on. if you get a chance to go visit, i doubt you'll be disappointed.

just remember...the price ($20) is a suggestion; you can pay less.

ta ta xoxo jenna pearle*

icons of style

twiggy, bianca jagger, gabrielle "coco" chanel, sofia coppola, rachel zoe, carrie bradshaw, grace jones, brigitte bardot ect...this book is filled with the faces who shaped fashion. its a must for anyone interested in style icons or at the very least strong women.

xoxo jenna pearle*

ps. the author is simone werle

i can transform ya

eve has come a LONG way. there's a long story behind that statement that i don't feel like delving into now...point is eve was not always on point, fashionwise. but with the right people in her corner, she blossomed into what we see above. she even took a chance with her own clothing line. i want to be one of those people who is in that corner directing you to the path of a better you. hence, i've begun classes in image consulting. so far, so good. really, its something i've been doing for free for years so why not try it on as a career. wish me luck!

xoxo jenna pearle*

janet

ms. jackson, if you're nasty, looks breathtaking in her toned down look. i absolutely LOVE it. isn't she pretty? another edition of taking it down...

xoxo jenna pearle*

in my white tee

kristen stewart and dakota fanning

hi guys! found a pic of these two pretty ladies and it just made me smile. two pretty low key chicks in their white tees and jeans! and they look fantastic and comfortable. sometimes, simplicity is key (as i mentioned yesterday).

xoxo jenna pearle*

to the beat of her own drummer

little miss ki-ki! kirsten dunst is such an inspiration. its not that i necessarily agree with all her choices. there are times that i definitely don't. however, i do like that she does her own thing regardless of whats "fashionable and trendy." kirsten takes chances that are often quirky but original. then there are days when she doesn't seem to care at all. there is a refreshing attitude i can certainly admire.

xoxo jenna pearle*

retro rachel

here is a beautiful scene featuring the breathtaking rachel weisz. the sixties/seventies morning vibe is pure perfection. the pastel color scheme does something for me as well. kudos!

xoxo jenna pearle*

there's something about zooey

"i'm happiest in something a little nostalgic..." zooey deschanel

well...whats not to love about zooey deschanel? the ruffles, the girly bows, the perfect bangs, the eyeliner, the adorable retro looks, the cutesy headbands, those eyes that resemble our planet Earth ect. ... simply gorgeous!!!

ever since zooey graced us with her presence in my favorite movie "almost famous", i've been smitten. of course, i wasn't the only one to notice. zooey stole the hearts of the loyal, indie circuit fellas as well. lucky magazine describes her personal style best "part indie songstress, part 40's film star with kid-like flourishes." take a peek. i repeat, what's not to love?

xo xo jenna pearle

drewling...black n white edition

this post can be fit both the black n white feature as well as the toning it down one. here is drew in an adorable mickey mouse sweatshirt. speaking of adorable, how cute was she at the awards sunday night? how cute is she always?! i applaud her for being herself no matter how much others mock her. also, i am impressed with how, despite her apparent laid back personality, she gets it done. love u , drew!

smooches, jenna pearle

school daze-rihanna

remember picture day at school? i did enjoy how it broke up the monatany of the day; however, the results were usually disappointing. i blame it on the un-chic manner that we were posed and the lack of a good make-up artist. it seems to me that no matter how i try to destroy all unflattering pics from the good ol' school pic days, my father seems to always have an endless supply. here is a pic of ri-ri (again, i know) looking cute as a kitten in her school picture. adorable, right?
(ps. got this pic via apples and mustard on tumblr, a new find that has been entertaining me this past weekend, thanks a bunch, dari/ great blog)

xo xo jenna pearle

it don't matter if its black & white-gilmore girl

black and white photo time. here is alexis bleidel (sp?) from one of my favorite old shows, gilmore girls. her face is remarkably fragile and mask like. and what a set of eyes on this gal! i miss this mother/daughter duo.

jenna pearle

tired of toning it up- adDRESSing the issue

i have been looking at a whole lot of blogs lately and have been feeling perplexed, and (dare i say) dowdy. let me explain. many of these fashion blogs feature the writer in photographs where they dress up in these sometimes extravagent, sometimes sexy, sometimes skanky but always dressy outfits. it leaves me wondering "where are they going?" do i not have enough of a life since i don't have somewhere to go where i am required to dress up ALL the time? see, i firmly believe in always looking good. however, i don't always feel the need to ALWAYS dress up. its too much! cute tees with a pair of jeans and flats can look great with the right accessories. hell, i have been known to make sweatpants look good. in nyc, it is bone-chilling cold outside. so, i chose to stay home with the hubby. i chose a look that said cute yet relaxed.
i love great clothes, i adore great style. but, i do dress down from time to time and would appreciate that fact being acknowledged and addressed. tell me you don't enjoy pics of your favorite celeb dressing normal to pick up his/her latte from starbucks. they still look cute, maybe even cuter! therefore, i intend to post pics (hopefully, at least once a week) of people (maybe famous, maybe not) in dressed down gear.

i guess this is my rant about being tired of toning it up. besos, jenna pearle