Once Upon a Time in a Faraway Kingdom, Man Made Up a Story Said that I Should Believe Him

Happy Wednesday, everyone!!

I didn't have any classes on Monday and I couldn't have been happier for the mini vacation.  I spent the the day just lazing around, doing laundry, and coming back to school.  This past long weekend was spectacularly relaxing and fun.

Now, one of my new (school) year resolutions has been to make sure I allow myself enough time to watch one of my favorite TV shows on schedule (read: not online the next day).  I have been doing a good job so far with keeping up with ABC's Once Upon a Time this season, even though only two episodes have aired thus far.

Once Upon a Time is one of my favorite shows that is on TV right now.  I love how it blends the fairy tales of my youth with coming of age issues and dramas.  I love hopping from the fairy tale land and its stories of the past to present day reality in Storybrooke, Maine.  I love seeing the parallels between the stories and the increasing depths of the characters.

One of the characters who is becoming increasingly complex is Regina, the Evil Queen who currently masquerades as the mayor of Storybrooke.  At first look, she seemed be nothing but evil, for she trapped all the inhabitants of her magical land in modern day "reality", and left them with no knowledge of their fairy tale lives and stories.  However, the show has been causing us to question Regina's true nature by showing us her history through flashbacks to her past.  She is also attempting to reevaluate her morality in order to appease her adopted son Henry (who is actually her step-great grandson!!).

As interesting as Regina's storyline is proving to be, her fashion, both in her fairytale Enchanted Forest and modern day world, is incredibly fierce in and of itself.  The style of her youth mutates from being pretty and romantic to dark and striking.  Her "real world" style as Mayor is equally as dark and domineering with an androgynous twist that commands authority.  Below, I have put together three outfits inspired by her fantastic fashion...Check them out!!

Once Upon a Fash

Young Regina is all about princess fashion.  She wears beautiful pastels and interesting braids and updos, reminiscent of the Disney idols of our childhood.  Below is a modern day interpretation of her pretty style:

Capture her youthful appeal with this unique pale blue dress complete with a gorgeous v-neckline.  Keep warm in the crisp fall air with a lacey cardigan that also happens to be light and pretty.  Grab a pair of nude heeled booties that are both on-trend and shows her tough streak.  Accessorize with a necklace that has a ring charm and a bracelet with a horseshoe charm that pay homage to her late stable boy Daniel, who was the love of her life.  Finish off the look by adding a unique braid to your pretty down-do and you'll look perfect as a princess!

Dark Diva

In the flashbacks to the Enchanted Forest under Regina's regime, she is seen in dark, striking ensembles that are both over-the-top and sexy.  Check out a modern-take on her look below!!

Look fierce and fabulous in a lacy peplum top and on-trend coated skinny jeans, the humane but equally as edgy alternative to leather pants.  Accessorize with edgy statement jewelry and a glitzy fascinator headband. Dark smoky eye makeup and bold red lipstick, along with studded wedge booties, help to give this look a magical wow-factor.

Prim and Powerful

As I said earlier, in our world, Regina is the mayor of Storybrooke, Maine, the cursed reality of all of the Enchanted Forest's previous inhabitants.  She always looks perfectly svelte and polished in her slightly androgynous business wear; take a look at my take on her style!

Simple business separates help to create this classic look.  However, spice up a basic pencil skirt with a sexy side slit.  Accessorize with cute apple earrings (I mean, she is Snow White's evil stepmother) and a pretty ring with an amethyst stone (purple is the color of magic).  Finish off the look by styling your hair in a wavy bob or faux bob for the perfect touch of business chic!!

Do you watch Once Upon A Time?? If so, what do you think??  What are some of your favorite shows on TV this year??  Let me know in the comments!!

Love, Leaza