Put Ya Hands Up

Introducing Carmen.

I can’t wait to add this to my party playlist…

She looks fantastic and her amazing energy is so infectious.

Download her single, Put Ya Hands Up here (free….free….freeeeee)

Before the cold sets in...

essie polish in bordeaux, ray ban aviators, tory burch helima boot, j.crew ripstop field jacket

Neiman Marcus: Resort Book

Bows in your hair....

A little step up from 2nd grade, no?

Thanksgiving

I just arrived back in Ann Arbor and already I feel sucked into the chaos of school. But my mom put it best when she said "Caroline, we need to at least LOOK pulled together... even if we're feeling a bit scattered inside!" There's no doubt that the last few weeks have been stressful and at times overwhelming, and the impending doom of finals is starting to loom large.... yet there's something about the holiday season that really puts it all in perspective.

The Christmas lights are up, Starbucks has holiday cups, and my Kate Spade scarlet bow flats are seasonally appropriate (I would argue... always appropriate)

Finals are just tests... and papers... and in three weeks time they will all be behind me. And I will be relaxing on the beach in my Kenneth Cole monokini (hitting the gym for that one....), reading Portrait of a Lady and sketching out the spring collection for THE BEARON.

I'm so thankful for my amazing family and friends who need me grounded, but still keep encouraging me to slide into a pretty dress, smack on some red lip stick and take the world by storm.

I am thankful for...

my beautiful mum

my fantastic dad

my incredibly slick brother

my elegant and terribly cool friends

and for every opportunity I have had through THE BEARON

and through this entire crazy journey.

Onwards and upwards, with red lips (and red soles?) of course.

Christian OG

Finally.

Do you have those friends that are just so incredibly talented that you want to tell EVERYONE you know about how awesome they are? Like how in this vintage store today I kept asking the owner if she knew Kelly Johnson, because Kelly is the most gorgeous queen of vintage, and thus by default these women should be best friends?

Well Christian is one of most talented and fun photographers I have ever had the pleasure of working with. He assisted on my first editorial cover, and we've been pals ever since.

Plus he just shot my 11-page spread for January's StyleLine Magazine

(I CAN'T WAIT!! LANVIN PEOPLE, LANVIN!)

Sooooo the moral of the story is that you should work with him. Whether you're a model, an actor, or just in dire need of a fantastic photo of yo' face, Christian's da man.

PLUS (because all beautiful, talented people come in pairs apparently), working with Christian includes styling by the absolutely (you don't even know) wonderful Jerilyn, a friend of mine with an incredible eye and a fantastic personality to match.

So... get to it.

shooting with alan @ carhartt

photo alan davidson

On Friday I had the wonderful privilege to shoot Carhartt's Spring/Summer 2011 catalogue with Alan Davidson. Carhartt is my favorite client in Detroit- the team is just incredible and welcomed me home from italy/newyork/college with open arms.

it's time for a holiday...

my nails are a fresh coat of russian navy, my starbucks christmas blend misto perpetually empty, my apartment refreshingly clean, my term paper yet to begun, my grandmother's necklace in four pieces, my trader joes croissants fresh from the oven, my tumbler account just beginning, and my boutique.com page now obsessive.

I'm all about fresh starts and new beginnings...

a venti cup of joy...

JOY ARRIVES AT STARBUCKS TOMORROW.

"Do you have Joy tea yet?"

"No! Tomorrow! But when you come tomorrow it's going to be a Christmas explosion in here!"

-barista.bonding.

A special thanks to Off the Quad for this article

merci.merci.merci!

Any time we can work with another college start up,

I get terribly excited. If you have an idea, hit us up at

contact@thebearon.com or on twitter (@THEBEARON)

Check out Off the Quad...

they're a pretty rad site dedicated to making college life even better...

Free Kanye?

Spiked Chocolate Milk?

Love for THE BEARON?

Oh yes.

photo: shay spaniola

getting settled...

According to my dear best friend and decorating confidant, I need to move in. My 117 sq. foot stark white box of a bedroom is bare, with the exception of one rather intriguing Billy's bookcase (stolen from my brother, in contrasting wood... I think it adds "character"... or so I tell myself) meant to show off my collection of design coffee table books and my favorite new "acquisition" ... a pair of patent leather Jimmy Choos. Yet without a tried and true system of organization, and a seamless way to display all of my favorite little treasures, the 4 shelves just look cluttered and messy. My artist's desk is slowly beginning to look accessible yet it's still a far cry from inviting ... and I find myself holed up in coffee shops and libraries blogging instead of in the privacy of my own room.

I adore sitting in public spaces, I do, but I don't think the reason I'm choosing to skip my bedroom is because of the overwhelming amount of inspiration at the Starbucks of Ann Arbor. I know that if I finally settled in, my room would seem less uninspired and constricting and actually be a good place to curl up with a cup of tea to troll the blogs and finally finish my new website.

So with this, I'm launch a campaign to move. I'm moving in. Finally. After 2.5 months in my stark, boring, and window-less cave, I'm going to initiate a face lift. Just in time for the cold months... so I never have to leave and I'm always just a few steps away from my dearest Jimmy Choos....

manhattan.inspiration.board.october2010

touring columbia, the new york public library, chizhov's rezvushka (1873), levain bakery chocolate chip walnut cookie, the view atop rockefeller center, nature's camouflage, the peggy rockefeller rose garden, roses at the new york botanical garden.

lanvin.chanel.yigal. oh my!

Yesterday I had the terribly good fortune to shoot with the talented Christian O'Grady for the January 2011 issue of Detroit's StyleLine Magazine. It was without a doubt one of the most fun shoots I have ever had the honor of working on. The team was incredible, including the ever handsome Jonathan White, the amazing hair and makeup wunderkind Renata Stojcevski, and the meticulous styling debut of Jerilyn Jordan Cook. Unfortunately I can't share any images until the piece is published but may I tempt you with a few little hints?

louboutin.chanel.lanvin.dvf.

sublime.

Before the snow...

click image to enlarge.

rebecca wears hunter wellingtons and a bcbg kimono wrap.

Senioritis...

one more exam.

then new york.dc.sanfran.

phew.

It's Tuesday...

BE AMAZING.

alzheimer's? forget about it.

THE MEMORY KEEPERS PROJECT

to celebrate the launch of our newest campaign

and support Memory Walk 2010

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help make alzheimer's a distant memory.

peace.love.bearon.

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She's Just Bein' Miley

Finally! It's here!

Miley Cyrus' new video, "Who Owns My Heart" came out today.

Just when I had completely given up hope...

I had the opportunity to dance in this new video, which was a total blast. Enjoy!

I'm the one in the black hat. Amazing choice by the stylist- it's way easier to find me in the sea of bodies

(she studied in Italy... we bonded. I owe her...)

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE VIDEO!

May I borrow a bow tie?

photo by kiwi

In honor of a friend's move to Chicago, we bid him adieu with a magical night at local hotspot vinology. The boys came dressed in sea foam and sienna tuxedos so of course, I felt I had to put my own spin on the sartorial classic as well. Plus it was a wonderful excuse to wear my new Choos... and any opportunity for that in a college town prompts an instead rsvp.

DVF tuxlie jacket, men's tuxedo shirt (Vintage, Firenze-Italia), Forever 21 black silk shorts, jimmy choo nina patent, target thigh highs and intuition for target clutch

just your average college kids...

HAPPY FALL!

peace.love.thebearon.

photos by kiwi.

The Geek in the Pink

ran into my darling friend angela.

My favorite musician is Jason Mraz so it was to be expected that we had to attend last week's show at Eastern Michigan University. I was trying to count... I think it was my 5th show

- When I was 14 (?) my dad took my friend and I to his acoustic show in Detroit

- In high school, my dad took me to Pittsburgh to meet Mr. A-Z himself at a show there (coolest.dad.ever.)

- Detroit show with Justin Nozuka and Matt Nathanson

- Last summer, Detroit outdoor show

- Last week, EMU

damn.

This was one of his best shows by far. At the beginning he came out on stage and thanked everyone for coming and personally welcomed (and thanked) his opening act for playing with him. It was incredibly sincere and set the tone for a fantastic (but too short!) show.

Plus, the show (and the weather!) served as the perfect excuse to wear my favorite music festival-inspired ensemble!

big band jams @ mraz.

glasses Forever 21, plaid oxford Ralph Lauren RUGBY, jean shorts H&M Paris, British Racing Green HUNTER Wellingtons

SHHHHHHH

And the count down begins!

I wasn't allowed to share my news with you last week because the whole audition and shoot were under wraps but tomorrow, the new Miley Cyrus video for "Who Owns My Heart" debuts and I'm dancing in it! The shoot took place last Monday at the Meadowbrook mansion outside of Detroit and I was lucky enough to be cast as a dancer for the huge club scene.

Check back tomorrow and I'll make sure to post the link

love to my killer agent tony and all of the rad dancers xx

THE BEARON IN BROOKLYN

Please forgive me for still posting photos from New York. I might physically be back in Michigan, but mentally I'm still all over the place (I'm getting better... I swear!). I can't believe I've already completed my internship and moved out of my NY apartment! So as an ode to the blissful days of summer in the city, here as some photos from my afternoon in Williamsburg, Brooklyn with my friend Ari.

We started our day at the taco cart...

went thrifting at Beacon's Closet

and ended up here...

Sick view, right??

this is my FAVORITE bag right now... from Boutique Nadine in Florence

And these are my new (well... thrifted...) Joan&David's that I found a

Beacon's. I LOVE them... they are perfectly masculine but in my itty bitty

size. The severe point makes me want to dance around in them all day and

I can't wait for the weather to get a little cooler so I can wear them with

over the knee socks around campus!

nude blouse (my nana's), H&M Paris denim shorts, Joan&David men's shoes, glasses: forever 21, belt: vintage, Florence, bag: vintage, Florence, jewelry: bangles from Giles & Bros, ribbons from Rivane Neuenschwander's exhibit, and THE BEARON love lock pendant

Dark Chocolate Raspberry Cupcakes

dark chocolate cupcakes with fresh raspberries

Something about being home has triggered my domestic nerve. Maybe it was the pure filth that was my New York apartment... or the fact that I never had time to cook, but now that I'm home, I just can't stop. Cupcakes, frostings, macaroons, and a pot of homemade mac and cheese later, I'm blaming my inspiration on the amazing, fresh ingredients that constantly turn up in my parents' refrigerator. This morning my mom's friend dropped off two dozen plums and three bags of grapes. WHO EATS 24 PLUMS???

My mom's response? "I think Ina makes a plum tart". And there we are.

Back to the Barefoot Contessa we go...

PS I attempted to make my own butter-cream frosting.

(I told you... really inspired).

HOWEVER Light salted butter is not the same as butter.

Don't be fooled.

It's only healthier because your frosting is ruined.

No frosting = Healthier. Lame.

Thanks Pillsbury Dough Boy for saving the day.

Back Back Back Back Again

photo credit: guayo

So... It's been a while to say the least. Since December I've lived in Italy, traveled to Spain, Portugal, France, and Switzerland, and worked for 3 months in New York City. In the last 12 months, I have moved 8 times. It's been a whirlwind but I wouldn't trade my experiences for anything. The people I met, the places I saw, and the sheer excitement of being constantly on the move made me love life even more (who knew it was possible??). As some might say, my sparkle is back! I'm refreshed, empowered, and ready to take on the world... whether that's one t-shirt at a time... or one cupcake.

I'm looking forward to sharing my pictures and stories with you. As I begin my final year of college, I have no idea what's next. No matter how many lists I make (yup. I made a list of possible careers. yikes.) I keep reminding myself that the best opportunities come when you least expect it. There's no use worrying about it, the time will come. And so with that, I'll focus on what matters most. Sharing my passion, finding new hobbies, and making the most of it... whether that's in class, on the runway, in the kitchen, or on a t-shirt.

peace. love.

All You Need Is Love

Hey Atlas Print, Thanks for the shout out!

Our wonderful printers highlighted us

on their blog!

mad love.

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Pride 2010

Last weekend I joined some great friends to march with PFLAG at New York City Pride 2010. It was an awesome experience and so much fun to see the streets of New York packed with fellow supporters and friends of the gay community. We marched for hours behind the Macy's balloons, took loads of photos, and of course,

I rewarded my day in the sun with a ninja turtles popsicle.

(this was my favorite sign along the parade route)

there's just something about a man in a suit...

"I mean, would Fred Astaire

have looked as cool

dancing in cargo shorts?"

-scott schuman

Amy Conquers Cinque Terre!

Clad in Peace & Love,

Amy hiked the coast of the Mediterranean at Cinque Terre,

between the 5 coastal towns. Great work girl!