11.12.2009

11.08.2009

For the Love of Chanel


*Chanel Faux Gold Domed Woven Shield clip-On Earrings, Chanel Le Pinceau Poudre #6 Powder Brush, Soeil Tan de Chanel Bronzing make-up base, Extracils Super Curl Lengthening Mascara, Unique Black chanel Flap Handbag, Chanel Number 5

10.23.2009

Blazin' in that Blazer

A blazer is a type of jacket, worn as a smart casual clothing choose. The term blazer is used as a synonym for boating, sports jacket but are neither. A blazer can look like a suit jacket but has a casual cut. Sometimes they have patch pockets and metal buttons. They usually are made with durable material but not always.

The term blazer started with the red 'blazers' of the Lady Marganet Boat Club, the rowing club of St. John's College, Cambridge. The Lady Marganet jackets were termed blazers because of their bright red 'blazing' color.

Blazers can be worn with a wide variety of clothing. From shirts and ties, to polos. They can go with any type of pants; from traditional white cotton or linen pants to chinos and now of days more commonly jeans.

Blazers are very common and popular and can be worn for almost every situations.

Here are three blazers of similar style in three different price ranges.

Top Shop
Double-breasted blazer $190 or 95 Pounds
topshop.com


Urban Outfitters
Silence & Noise Boyfriend blazer $78
Urban Outfitters/Urban Outfitters.com



Nordstrom
Sashimi Boyfriend blazer (Jr.) $54
Nordstrom/Nordstrom.com


10.22.2009

Steve Madden

As, I was shopping for my Grandma's birthday gift in Nordstrom. I was in the shoe department and came across these cute little shoes made by Steve Madden:

Tuxxedo
$79.50
Steve Madden/Steve Madden.com





It took alot of stength to spend those $80 on her gift instead of on these shoe...No one can ever say I dont love that old lady.

Jeans for Miners

One of the most famous bands of jeans were started in San Francisco and that brand is Levi's. Made for the working class of the 1800s, they have become a most have by all people.

Here are two pairs that caught my eye:

{Capital E} Cropped 501 Jeans
-Indigo Ribbon $125


501 Boyfriend Imprint Jeans $79.50



Eau de Parfum, for the Lady?!

Perfum is something that every women should have on her vanity; one for every occasion. Here are some that I find to be divine and one, I own personally.

Yves Saint Laurent
Parisienne
1oz $39, 1.6oz $65, 3.0oz $85
Sephora/Sephora.com

 
 
Prada
L'Eau Ambree
1.6oz $76, 2.7oz $104
Neiman Marcus


Miss Dior
Cherie L'eau
3.40z $80
Sephora/Sephora.com, Dior.com



 
 
Stella McCartney*
Stella
1.6oz $70, 3.3oz $89
Sephora/Sephora.com, Macy*s


And remember this is an investment, perfum never goes out of style. If, used right they will last a long time.

*I personally own this one and I have the 1.6oz. I have had this one for more then 5 years. 

Minx!

Minx is the hottest trend in nail design. So what excatly is Minx? Minx is a film with an adhesive on the back that is heat activated. Becuase Minx is heat activated it conformes to the curve of the nail and seals onto it.

Minx is only sold to professional manicurists and they most go thru training.

Minx lasts at lease 1 to 2 weeks (if applied properly). Minx comes in many different styles and the selection depends on what the nail salon is carrying.



Here are two of the designs: Black and White Polka Dots, Golden Lightening

To find a nail salon that provides Minx, more information, and to see more designs go to; http://www.minxnails.com/

10.18.2009

Jimmy Choo for H&M

Yes! Its true, Jimmy Choo will be available in selected stores and online on Nov 14th. Get Jimmy Choo's shoes, bags, and clothing for men and women at a H&M price. There will be a limited amount of certain things and you know they will sell out quick, so be on point!

Go to this link to get more information: http://www.hm.com/fi/fashion/jimmychooforhm__jc_preview.nhtml#/jc_preview/

Goggles out, Sunglasses in

Sunglasses are another love of mines. I beileve you should spend a pretty penny on them. If you spend a pretty penny and pick a classical style instead of a trendy one, they will last you forever.

One more tip for sunglasses; you should always go and try them on in person. Try them on your face, just becuase they look nice on the model doesnt mean they will look the same on you.

As the ski season is coming up and people start to hit the slopes. Forget about those ugly goggles and get a great pair of designer sunglasses to keep the glare out of your eyes. Ski good and look good doing it.


Yves Saint Laurent
Vintage Aviator $260
Yves Saint Laurent online Boutique


Gucci
Large Aviator $220 (pre-order)
Gucci website



Dolce & Gabbana
Large Square $159
Neiman Marcus




Ray Ban
Round CATS, Large $129
Neiman Marcus


*If afraid, you will loss them in the snow put a colorful glasses rope on them. Dont worry about looking like your grandparents, putting the colorful glasses rope on the sunglasses will make you look retro. The 80s are coming back in a big way!

10.17.2009

Hats, Hats, and more Hats

I love hats! A great hat is something that every women should have in her closet. A good hat can make a good outfit a great outfit.

The hat is making a come back in the world of fashion. The main two hats that have been seen on alot of runways are the Cloche hat and the Driver cap.

The Cloche hat is fitted, bell-shaped hat that was first popular in the 1920s. The Cloche hat was created by Caroline Reboux.

In the late 1980s, it made a minor come back do to models like Patrick Kelly. Then again in 2007, being in Elle magazine. Now again in 2009.

Scala Blackstone Cloche $32
villagehatshop.com



Mossimo Felt Cloche w/Feather $14
Target



Driver caps are also called Flat caps.

The style can be traced back to the 14th century Britian and Ireland. When Irish and English immigrants came to America, they brought the Driver cap with them.

This style has remained popular among certain groups of people in Europe and North America. But long forgotten in the fashion world until a couple of seasons ago. Beening seen in Ralph Lauren runway show for this Spring 2010 collection.


Ralph Lauren Wool-blend Tartan Driver Cap $165
Ralph Lauren website


JCPenny Tweed Ivy Cap $24.99
JCPenny



Christian Siriano for less

Christian Siriano, know from Project Runway (Season 4 winner). Since winning Project Runway he was been designing clothes for a growing list of celeb clients like Victoria "Posh Spice" Beckham, Heidi Klum, Vanessa Williams, Pink, and the Pussycat Dolls.

One of his current projects is creating a line of shoes and bags for Payless, which has been available since this September.

Here is a pump, that is very fab and a must have

Christian Siriano for Payless Sandstrap Peep Toe, $39.99
Limited Edition






Bundle Up!

The weather is starting to get chilly across the country. Its time to break out those nice, warm, and cute winter jackets. Heres some that caught my eye.

Jessica Simpson Flute Sleeve Wool Blend Coat
Regular: $99, Plus Size: $119.90 at Nordstrom



DKNY Wool Coat, Hooded A-Line
$165 at Macy's


Designer Phone

Last Friday Italian designer Giorgio Armani and Samsung released a new smartphone; the third one Armani help design. Called the Armani-Samsung Smartphone or the Samsung B7620.




The Armani-Samsung Smartphone is ranked up with other top of the line Windows devices. There is a large touchscreen, a 5 megapixel camera w/autofocus, 8GB of memory, a microSD slot, a FM radio, and a TV outport.

The keyboard slides out at an angle and the keys are big and spaced out good. The phone is a nice bronze color and is meant to complement Armani's fab clothing.




The phone isn't cheap at all coming in at a whooping 700 euros or $1032 but it doesnt compromise in any way. It is a fully-featured, very powerful Windows smartphone. So it is not just a fashionable phone, it actually works!

Get it at: Samsung stores


10.13.2009

Rachel Zoe Collection




Stylist Rachel Zoe is eveywhere nowadays! From the red-carpet and design collaborations to ad compaigns and runaway shows. Zoe is the go-to women in the fashion world. Her commitment to doing her best and bring the best out in her hollywood clients; it is what makes her one of the best. Now she is bring this to us. Her signature collection will bring out the best in you and let out your inner celeb style.

Here are some of my fav pieces from this collection which you can buy at QVC.com and along with other pieces.

Rachel Zoe Animal Print Oblong Scarf $40             


Rachel Zoe Multi Facet Simulated Diamond Necklace $ 115.20




 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Rachel Zoe Paisley Border Crinkle Scarf $39.50



Now these pieces are a little expensive for what they are, so here are some alternatives; that are a little more reasonable.

Lulu Leopard Print Oblong Scarf (Sears) $12.98

Guardistallo (Aldo) $18

Floating Paisley Scarf $9.99

My Top 5 Fav People in Fashion


1.  Gabrielle Bonheur "Coco" Chanel
     Born: Aug 19, 1883
     Died: Jan 10, 1971
     Brands: Chanel

2. Marc Jacobs
    Born: April 9, 1963
    Brands: Marc Jacobs, Marc by Marc Jacobs
    Jobs: Creative Director of Louis Vuitton

3."Rachel Zoe" Rosenzweig
      Born: Sept 1, 1971
      Brands: Rachel Zoe Collection
      Jobs: Fashion Stylist, Author

4. Ralph Lauren
    Born: Oct 14, 1932
    Brands: Polo Ralph Lauren, Collection, etc.

5. Valentino Clemente Ludovico Garavani
     Born: May 11, 1932
     Brands: Valentino





Plus-Size, Ok Size

Hungry: A Young Model's Story of Appetite, Ambition and the Ultimate Embrace of Curves by Crystal Reen with Marjorie Ingall


Crystal Renn is the top plus-size model in America. She has been for international editions of Vogue, starred in a Dolce & Gabbana ad campaign, and was the cover girl on the mag Bazaar.

In her book; Hungry, it charts her rises and fall of Crystal Renn. Giving a behind the scenes peek into the modeling industry, our weight-obsesed culture, and shows the ways in which the fashion industry is changing.
 
This book is a caution tale and it will resonate with anyone who battled our culture's small-minded view of beauty. Pick it up at Broders or Barnes & Nobles