Harry Potter

Since the final Harry Potter movie came out last week, I thought it was only appropriate to do a Harry Potter-themed blog to get myself back into the posting mode. I went to the midnight premiere, and I can honestly say, my outfit as a Slytherin student was not as good-looking as I apparently could have made it (although in my defense, I don't have thousands of dollars to spend on a Harry Potter-themed outfit). For each house, I created an outfit that reflected an update of each house's uniform and an everyday outfit based on the house's colors.

Gryffindor

Named for: Godric Gryffindor

Values: Courage, bravery, loyalty, nerve, chivalry

Mascot: Lion

Colors: Scarlet and gold

Head of the House: Minerva McGonagall

Ghost: Nearly Headless Nick

"You belong in Gryffindor, where dwell the brave at heart. Their daring, nerve and chivalry set Gryffindors apart."

Pants - J4AT4, Blouse - Jaeger, Shoes - Pierre Hardy, Necklace - Amrita Singh, Ring - Miss Selfridge




Blouse - Debenhams, Skirt - T by Alexander Wang, Shoes - Rupert Sanderson, Bag - Burberry, Bracelet - Kenneth Jay Lane

Hufflepuff

Named for: Helga Hufflepuff

Values: Hard work, tolerance, loyalty, fair play

Mascot: Badger

Colors: Canary yellow and midnight black

Head of the House: Pomona Sprout

Ghost: The Fat Friar

"You belong in Hufflepuff, where they are just and loyal. Those patient Hufflepuffs are true and unafraid to toil."

Skirt - Tibi, Blouse - Pippa, Shoes - Manolo Blahnik, Necklace - Karen London, Earrings - Macy's

Jeans - True Religion, Shirt - Linea, Boyfriend blazer - ASOS, Shoes - Stuart Weitzman, Bag - Cole Haan, Earrings - Loni

Ravenclaw

Named for: Rowena Ravenclaw

Values: Intelligence, creativity, learning, wit

Mascot: Eagle

Colors: Blue and bronze

Head of the House: Filius Flitwick

Ghost: The Grey Lady

"Here in wise old Ravenclaw, if you've a ready mind, those of wit and learning will always find their kind."

Shorts - Vanessa Bruno Athe, Blouse - Debenhams, Bracelet - Chanel, Shoes - Footcandy, Earrings - Gabrielle Sanchez

Skirt - Yves Saint Laurent, Blouse - Biba, Shoes - Love Burlesque, Earrings - Max & Chloe, Bag - Marc Jacobs

Slytherin

Named for: Salazar Slytherin

Values: Ambition, cunning, leadership, resourcefulness, pure wizard blood

Mascot: Serpent

Colors: Green and silver

Head of the House: Severus Snape (and then Horace Slughorn)

Ghost: The Bloody Baron

"Here you are in Slytherin where you'll make your real friends. Those cunning folk use any means to achieve their ends."

Skirt - Gestuz, Blouse - Vivienne Westwood, Shoes - Zara, Bracelet - Camelia, Earrings - Amrita Singh

Dress - Diane von Furstenberg, Boots - Alexander McQueen, Cuff - Monica Vinader, Bag - Zagliani