Well I could go on and on about this topic, so I will try to keep it short and focus on one aspect about SHOES!!!! When I think about what makes my outfit complete it always goes back to the shoes. I mean lets be real you can have on the most gorgeous dress, or most well fitted pants with a fabulous structured top but if the shoes are wrong the whole outfit becomes wrong! Shoes can really make or break your outfit. So it is crucial to put time and effort when finding the right shoe for your outfit. You also…Read more
LIFE & STYLE
TREND OF THE DAY: Feathers...Feathers...and more Feathers!
Well unless you have been living in a cave it should be no surprise feather accessories have taken over. Although, many celebrities and trend setters have been wearing feathers for a few seasons it has recently started to become a trend in more than one way. Feathers can now be found sewn into locks of hair, on headbands, necklaces and earrings. And yes I have caved to the trend I have feather extensions, however I would not recommend this for everyone since I am not sure how many jobs would allow you to…Read more
Meet Andrea Lieberman, Designer of A.L.C.
Wow, what a great PA event we had at work today. Andrea Lieberman, designer of A.L.C. graced us with her presence and gave us true insight to her inspirations for her collections. She maintained a day job while styling on the side using it as a creative outlet that spiraled into the career she has to day. After many years of styling Jennifer Lopez, Madonna and Gwen Stefani and even helping Gwen launch her L.A.M.B line it eventually inspired her to start a line of her own. Its obvious from her collections…Read more
Style Icon, Elizabeth Taylor
What a tragic day to lose one of the greatest screen actresses of Hollywood's Golden Age and a style icon. She was known for her stunning and timeless look as well as her role in over five dozen film roles which twice she one Academy Awards for Best Actress. Furthermore, not many women can burn through seven husbands, eight marriages, several near death experiences, have four children, ten grandchildren and four great grandchildren while still finding the time to look stunning. She had the ability to turn…Read more
CRAZY for MAXI
It is the season of maxi dresses and oh how I love them so! Maxi dresses have been in fashion for a while however it has become bigger this season than any other and there are endless options with all different prints, lengths and styles. They are an affordable option (well most) that provides you with some amazingly stylish flexibility. Being able to wear your maxi dress for many occasions is a great cost per wear. They are the perfect outfit to wear to a wedding, baby shower, ladies luncheon, casual…Read more
Power of STATEMENT Jewelry!
I could go and on about this topic, however I will try to keep it brief. I cannot stress how important it is to have a few pieces of statement jewelry in your wardrobe. It is reassured to me everyday how much one necklace, the perfect ring or earrings complete the outfit; they give the outfit just what it was missing. This is also where you can have fun with your outfit showing off how cool, elegant, sophisticated you are. Even if you have to wear a suit to work you can still have fun with the jewelry and…Read more
Cognac, favorite color of the season!
Cognac, to me is the new best nude color for this spring season. I have always loved green, makeup and true nude as the best blank canvases to go with any outfit but Cognac has all these colors beat! It truly gives an outfit a different element. Its almost as if the color clashes with the outfit however it works effortlessly perfect. There are many different ways to mix this cognac color in your wardrobe; such as a cognac leather jacket, a cognac pair of pants, cognac jewelry, cognac handbag... My favorite…Read more
Favorite Dress Designer
One of my favorite designers is Elie Saab also known as ES, he became an overnight success as he was the first Lebanese designer to dress an Oscar winner, Halle Berry in 2002. Whats most amazing is that he is self-trained. However, it does not surprise me as it seems to be a theme. Most gifted people in this world were self-taught. Whether it be a fashion designer or a musical artist, those who self train love what they do and do it with such passion because they are using their god-gifted talent. It is…Read more
What is Style?
"Fashion can be bought. Style one must possess." - Edna Woolman Chase
It is easy for anyone to be "in fashion" but it is a whole other ball game to have style. Style is about knowing who you are and showing that to the world through your garments. Style is natural it is all about tuning into it. There are no rules, no seasons and no herd to follow. Style comes from within and affords you opportunities. I think the biggest mistake a lot of people make is thinking having style is wearing the latest trends…
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