Mint Green for SPRING/SUMMER 2011

So, if you read my Saturday post (My Newest Obsession: Jeffrey Campbell 99 TIE Mint Green Suede Wedges), you'll know that I'm totally loving the mint green trend now that the weather is warming up! I think what I really love about it is that its a summery shade, but a cool tone. I'm far more of a winter gal, so cool tones > warm shades. Always.

Anyways, as I mentioned in another post, I'm totally in love with these shoes. Think I should SPLURGE?!

In addition to the shoes, InStyle tweeted a few weeks ago, asking its followers which shade of nail polish they preferred for this season! My answer? MINT GREEN. And this was before everyone was obsessing over it...

InStyle and Jeffrey Campbell aren't the only ones getting into the trend! No, perhaps the latest (and greatest!) use of mint green was accomplished by none other than my absolute favorite style blogger, Bebe Zeva. (Check out my interview with Bebe HERE!).

Last week, Bebe posted an adorable outfit (see: Asleep At A Party) in which she wore her famous grunge Doc Martin's, veiled hat, and, to my extreme pleasure, a vintage mint green night robe. Now, I totally don't expect to see anyone else (other than Bebe Zeva and Taylor Momsen!) wearing night clothes out of the house, but the spring vibe is definitely there! And, its simply gorgeous:

Now, I'm well aware that I'm totally, completely obsessed with everything mint green all of a sudden.... Its actually pretty funny because I usually hate mint everything. In fact, I'm even allergic to York Mints!!! (Yes, and Gatorade, too, its true.)

But honestly, its a very unique shade that we really don't see much.When it comes to greens, its typically either olive, dark, or lime green. Never, ever mint. So, obsessed or not, I plan to enjoy the trend!!

Bebe Zeva's Enviable Life: Part 2

Exclusive Interview with Style Blogger Extraordinaire Bebe Zeva

Last month, we featured an exclusive interview with Bebe Zeva, one of our favorite style bloggers! Previously known solely as the ‘I Am Carles’ chick from Hipster Runoff, Bebe now runs her own style blog titled 'Fated To Be Hated' with her day-to-day looks -which are far more unique than most teenagers in the blogosphere.

Bebe has been featured in Nylon, Elle, Seventeen, and Teen Vogue, as well as a documentary made about her life that premiered in Soho earlier this year. In our last interview, she told us about her first visit to New York City, her opinion on the comparisons to fellow blogger Tavi Gevinson, and why she doesn’t like to be called a fashion blogger. (See our last interview here!) Here, Bebe Zeva tells us how she got started, how to be a successful fashion blogger, and why exactly she is ‘Fated to be Hated.’

How exactly did you get started in outfit blogging?

I had an account on Lookbook before I had a blog, so I used that platform as an outlet for expressing my style. As my looks grew in popularity, I realized that I needed to explain the inspiration and influence behind my choices. Having a blog was the best decision I ever made- it forced me to ask myself WHY I favor the things I do. It also encouraged me to formulate opinions on fashion-related facets that I normally wouldn't care about. I've done more research on runway shows and fashion houses in the last three months than I ever have in my entire life.

What are you planning next?

I have no idea, actually. I'd like to work more on my creative writing, like short stories and poems. It'd be great to find my voice in literature so that I can focus more on journalism.

Bebe ZevaAre you planning a career in fashion?

After taking a few courses in history, journalism, and design, it'd be lovely to immerse myself completely in the fashion universe. I've got a lot to learn for now, but at some point I'd like to write about icons, collections, trends, and subcultures. The most fascinating aspect of fashion is the sociology, and that's what I'd like to specialize in.

Where did the name 'Fated To Be Hated' come from?
I think "Fated To Be Hated" is the best explanation of my entire persona. No matter where I go or what I do, I am fated to be disliked by at least one person. It's like I was cursed with some hormone that turns people off as soon as they enter my vicinity. Always been that way, since first grade when I tried to fit in with my classmates but was essentially cast aside for having been "different." I was born in Florida, not Massachusetts like the rest of 'em. That sense of having been an outcast pretty much stayed with me for the rest of my career in middle and high school. Perhaps it's a self-fulfilling prophecy; I expect to be disregarded, hence I am.
Any advice to aspiring fashion bloggers?

Before you go about picking your URL and blogger template, ask yourself ,"what makes me more special than any other fashion blogger on the internet?". Once you find a concrete answer, write it down, and inflate

it until it completely consumes your identity. Every individual needs at least one 'it-factor' that sets them apart from the riff-raff. There are hundreds of thousands of girls and guys with computers who can recognize that Abbey Lee Kershaw has great street style, but so what? And why should I read YOUR critique of the Miu Miu Spring/Summer line? Give your readers a reason to trust your opinion. Show them that your style reflects a valid understanding of aesthetics, then they'll respect your thoughts on specific subjects more than anyone else's.
Bebe Zeva can be found online through her Blog, Twitter, Tumbler, and Lookbook.

(As seen on JoonBug)

Bebe Zeva's Enviable Life: Part 1

Q&A With Style Blogger Extraordinaire Bebe Zeva


Bebe Zeva is probably the coolest 17-year-old you’ll ever meet. A former “I Am Carles” model, she blogs from her not-so-small town of Las Vegas. In a world where thousands of teenage girls cry for attention on their own personal style blogs, the attention comes naturally to Bebe. Her style is truly unique, and she’s been featured in Nylon, Elle, and Seventeen. In January, a documentary, Bebe Zeva, about her life, premiered in Soho. In my exclusive interview with Bebe, she talks about her visit to NYC, comparisons to Tavi Gevinson, and why she doesn’t like to be called a “fashion” blogger.



ML: Was January your first time in NYC? How did you like it?

BZ: It certainly was my first time and it couldn't have been any more perfect. The street grafitti was more beautiful than any art gallery Las Vegas lamely boasts, the architecture was industrially majestic, the people were all parading around to the beat of their own drums, all of which coalesced into a symphony for city-livin. I have my heart set on moving to Williamsburg by this time next year.



ML: Favorite designer/place to shop?

BZ: With the exception of thrift stores, I don't shop at all! Almost all of my clothing was handed down to me from my mom's 1990s wardrobe. And I'm first to admit that I don't know much about designers or fashion in general, really. That's why I identify as a 'style blogger' and not a 'fashion blogger'. I blog about my style because it's the only thing I know.



ML: What do you think about the comparisons to Tavi Gevinson?

BZ: Flattering beyond human comprehension. Tavi is my favorite fashion blogger and fueled my entire fascination with the witch aesthetic. She makes it look vogue, despite it being so inherently organic and anti-fashion.



ML: I've seen your Formspring... Do people really hate you that much? If so, why do you think that is?

BZ: I don't think people on my formspring really "hate" me, I think they're jealous of my success, and I'm not just saying that to play it cool. I used to check the formsprings of girls I envied and analyze every one of their answers with an evil eye. I later realized that I didn't hate any of them at all, I was simply angry because they were getting more attention than I was at the time. Everyone wants the spotlight on them, so when someone else gets it, they automatically become the villain.



ML: You've been featured in Nylon, Elle, and Seventeen... What has been the most exciting experience? What magazine do you dream of being featured in someday?

BZ: Each of my experiences contained its own supreme level of excitement; with Seventeen, I was featured in print, so millions of girls with subscriptions ended up seeing my face (including the girls at my high school who at one point wouldn't give me the time of day.) With Nylon, I was able to visit the NYC headquarters and vibe off the energy of a magazine in the making. With Elle, it was a complete surprise!! I only found out about it through my google alerts. It would be a pleasure to be featured in print for Nylon Magazine, since it's my all-time favorite. I also relish the thought of a feature in Teen Vogue, which is quite a stretch, but miracles happen all the time!



Bebe Zeva can be found online through her Blog, Twitter, and Formspring.

(As seen on JoonBug Las Vegas)