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Fall Must-Have #2: Leather Dresses

Love leather! So that this fall leather dresses are everywhere is everything…..you can do full-on leather or opt for the vegan-friendly PU options. A simple PU option from asos will keep you looking slick but I’m loving this ready-for-work tie-waist midi dress. If you’re ready to party then a short-but-chic suede mini will keep you on the dance floor. That said, my favorite for this season is this Kooples little bit of leather short dress that can dress up a touch but also

2018/10/25

Denim

Trending: Denim

It’s back but actually, it never left – I’m talking about denim. Denim for jeans but also shirts, jackets, dresses, blazer, sport coats, ties, shoes and sneakers, handbags and more! You already have jeans and probably another denim item but if you’re debating taking your denim to work, consider the following three rules: dark denim only your denim should be free of whiskering, embellishments, etc only one piece of denim per look Given my love for denim, you can

2015/08/11

Fall Trends

Top 5 Fab Fall Finds

This fall you will find a bit of everyday common sense rearing its sensible head! The colors for the season are navy blue and berry; prints are all over the place; statement jewelry for everyday is adding polish to looks; camouflage can’t hide from the runways; and leather will be rocking to a walkway near you. My list of wants for the season is growing fast so I wanted to share my top 5 fab fall finds that (fingers crossed),

2013/08/23

Dresses & Outfits

Liking Luscious, Ladylike Leather This Season

Leather is running rampant this season and to keep it sleek and feminine, the runways and concrete walkways are sporting dresses! I’ve combed the ‘net for some fabulous options that will accentuate your curves, create instant edginess, purrrr sexy, and still be wearable for girls night, a museum event, or even dinner with your sweetheart. Not to be insensitive to our vegan-friendly crowd, I uncovered two faux leather gems that even I wouldn’t mind sliding into: Karl Dahli faux leather

2012/08/30

Stores & Sites to See

J.Crew Fall Lookbook

We’ve be sharing some of the trends for Fall 2012 and today we’re looking at J.Crew‘s Fall 2012 Lookbook. Why we don’t necessarily agree or like all of the trends, we’ve chosen 8 looks to highlight what you’ll be seeing in-store and what you can order now: pointy toes embellished fabrics textural prints slim fits classic cuts (lots of 60s styling) navy is the new black My favorite look is No.26 {I love the entire look and would rock it

2012/08/10

Fall Trends

A/W 2012 Trend: Precious Coats

We all need a coat for winter (unless you reside in Florida or Arizona). Technically your coat from last year should work just fine but if you want to be on-trend, then go for outerwear that offers a bit of embellishment that may be slightly more than you want for a daytime look, or an asymmetrical hemline. What I love and hate about this trend: (+) The coat would work for your evening affairs as well given it’s slightly dressier

2012/07/30

Fall Trends

A Pre-Fall Peek At Designer Derek Lam

Derek Lam will be bringing ‘sexy back’ to classic menswear with ladylike interpretations of the classic styling. I’m excited because that means the pieces have a greater likelihood of being timeless (& thus worth investing in). Derek takes care to focus on the feminine psyche when designing his pieces and it comes through most of the time ~ this collection looks like he took texture, color and print a little more seriously. Don’t look for edgy or new wave; this

2012/07/26

Fall Trends

A/W 2012 Trend: New Wave

The name says it all – don’t think classic but edgier, modern, and non-traditional match ups. “New Wave” means you should be ready and comfortable pushing the fashion envelope a bit, and those in more traditional positions or companies or more formal work environments would do well to admire from a distance. What I love and hate about this trend: (+) It’s a chance to push the envelope from what we know (+) There’s lots of leather! (-) Can’t be

2012/07/25

Fall Trends

A/W 2012 Trend: Femme Fatale

Clearly not a trend for the fellas….but also not one for all of the ladies either. “Femme fatale” is a very body-conscious trend that will work best with those is more public spotlights, C-suite types {for less formal roles in advertising, marketing, etc}, and, of course, models! What I love and hate about this trend: (+) It is feminine which means, at some level, it celebrates womanly curves (+) You’re likely to see hemlines go up a tad (+) It

2012/07/16

Color Combo: Sweet & Spicy!

Giambattista Valli & Emma Stone via redcarpet-fashionawards Straight from Giambattista Valli’s Fall 2011 RTW show, onto actress Emma Stone, pinks and reds have definitely made a sweet and spicy fashion mix (& totally rockable for the Holidays)! Get inspired with the look below to brighten up your mood while looking like a delectable treat in these otherwise dreary days of rain. These red hot pants are an extremely versatile choice – both for daytime and nighttime – especially when

2011/12/06

Confident, Chic…& Curvy Fashionista

When it comes to cool weather, we don’t want to think about layering our clothes and looking bulky. That’s why you need a simple, yet very versatile, tunic to layer over and under your other fall essentials. A statement piece like the one below by Rick Owens will have you looking effortlessly chic whether worn alone for work, atop dark skinny jeans and leather wedges for a night out, or over straight-leg pants and flats during the day. Slip on

2011/11/21

After Much Sole Searching…

My true sole mate….a Jimmy Choo

2011/11/16

Color Combo: Navy & Brown

Some colors seem like they just won’t mesh well together, and navy with brown might just be one of them… until now! Let us show you how to incorporate these two colors into one stylish ensemble that will have you looking professional and chic for the office while still looking undeniably eye-catching for happy hour cocktails after a long day of fabulousness! By pairing together a standout animal-print bow blouse with a chic pencil skirt, finished off with brown or caramel-hued

2011/11/09

My Love For Leather Continues…

Perfect with any fall outfit, leather outerwear always provides great abng-for-the-buck! A blazer is an easy way to spice up jeans and a tee, or monochromatic black especially during cooler weather This is a little pricey but nothing provides curated style and edginess faster than a leather dress Because of the ponte fabric, this dress works for a less conservative work environment as well as after-work fun. This dress by Alberta Ferretti is a less pricey but

2011/10/21

Curated, Curvy Fashionista

We love our curvy, confident, and chic fashionistas! With a look like the one below, every sexy siren will be ready for a day of work followed by a well-deserved night of play! The python leather skinny belt will perfectly hug your waistline as the drape cardigan gives you coverage at just the right length. Layer a sleeveless, silk, drape-neck blouse into a structured pencil skirt to further accentuate your beautiful curves….then when night rolls around, wear it alone without the cardigan!

2011/10/18

RED Haute

Red, bordeaux, maroon, wine, burgundy….one of the hot colors for fall. Click the pic to see how BCBG has taken this color palette and, unbelievably, kicked it up a notch. If you just need a few key pieces to integrate into your wardrobe, our recommendations include: Ungaro Vintage cashmere mix blazer Elie Tahari Camille ruffle dress Marc Jacobs silk blouse Diane von Furstenberg wide leg pants

2011/10/13

A Fall Essential: Shawl-neck Sweater

You guys are easy – just point you in the right direction and you’re there! Not too much convincing as long as it makes sense…. this one is a no-brainer for sure: a shawl-neck sweater adds a quick touch of class and finish to a simple tee or button down. This one by River Island is about $60 and comes in the two sensible choices of mink or navy.

2011/10/13

Fall Trend #6: Plunging Necklines

Usually as the fall air blows in, we tend to cover up for the chilly temperatures. This fall trend throws that notion to the wind! The plunging neckline trend is all about showing some skin in the name of fashion and with a tab bit of coverage in other places, this trend becomes wearable for everyday! Fitted dress, $4,998 Chiffon dress, $2,250 Zac Posen plunge dress, $1,790 Lanvin cap sleeve dress, $2,740 Robert Rodriguez Black Label two tone dress, $425 Michael Kors plunge

2011/10/11

Lustful Leather

This season, I am lusting after just about anything with leather and this leather sleeve blazer by DSquared2 is no different. The notch collar, flap pockets and puffy shoulders make this a savvy selection for date night, an after-hours business meeting, or a Saturday late afternoon museum walk. Do you love it….or what? If the $1,995 price point is too much, don’t worry because Robert Rodriguez makes a similar perforated leather sleeve blazer for much less ($594). DSquared2 Leather Sleeve

2011/09/28

Fall Trend #5: Shimmer

Wake up your fall wardrobe with one of the season’s most attention-grabbing trends: shimmer and sheen. If you haven’t already, you will definitely be seeing a lot of glistening sequins, metallics, fringes, and appliques that are set to create a major impact. Forget about the warm weather gradually disappearing as these shiny pieces will instantly give your look a pick-me-up whether during the day or at night. Among the many designers who created gleaming pieces in their collections are Elie

2011/09/27

Fall Trend #4: Plaid

When thinking of plaid, most people may imagine a private school uniform or a Scottish kilt. We assure you that is not the case for this upcoming fall when you shop for tartan pieces to wear the trend. This time around, runways including Carven, Rag & Bone, Burberry Prorsum, and Sonia Rykiel, went mad for tartan plaid and incorporated the pattern in various shapes, forms, silhouettes, and styles. Everything from dresses and skirts, jackets and capes, to handbags and shoes – the

2011/09/13

Fall Trend #3: Leather

Preen chiffon dress, $1,125 Bottega Veneta leather dress, $1,800 J Crew leather top, $495 Vince quilted leather jacket, $935 Reed Krakoff wrap around skirt, $1,790 Vince leather skirt, $545 Notify leather pants, $925 Sandro leather pants, $710 Tibi leather shorts, $550 Leather will be seen everywhere this upcoming fall, from shift dresses and a-line skirts to leather-trim coats and tees. It’s no secret that the classic leather jacket has become a popular essential addition to most wardrobes over the last

2011/08/24

Fall Trend #1: That ’70s Glam

Haute Hippie long sleeve button shirt $263 – 25park.com Etro wide leg pants $700 – stylebop.com Pour La Victoire tan pumps $183 – my-wardrobe.com Tory Burch leather clutch 310 – harrods.com Cacharel buckle belt $44 – farfetch.com From wide-leg trousers to platform pumps, the ’70s are back in a big, bold, and glamorous way. This time around, designers have combined classic bohemian flares with modern, essential staples. Filled with vivid colors, loud prints, and ultimate comfort, the ’70s glam trend is completely wearable whether for work or

2011/08/09

All To Make A Point

STYLEBOP is showing pointy toe shoes as the ‘it’ trend for fall. Click the pic to see some fabulous options – – – my favorite is the leopard-print Guiseppe Zanotti.

2011/08/02

Loving Lambskin

StyleBop showed a great collage of the lambskin leather that I am loving for this fall…click the pic to shop!

2011/07/27

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Fall Must-Have #2: Leather Dresses

Trending: Denim

Top 5 Fab Fall Finds

Liking Luscious, Ladylike Leather This Season

J.Crew Fall Lookbook

A/W 2012 Trend: Precious Coats

A Pre-Fall Peek At Designer Derek Lam

A/W 2012 Trend: New Wave

A/W 2012 Trend: Femme Fatale

Color Combo: Sweet & Spicy!

Confident, Chic…& Curvy Fashionista

After Much Sole Searching…

Color Combo: Navy & Brown

My Love For Leather Continues…

Curated, Curvy Fashionista

RED Haute

A Fall Essential: Shawl-neck Sweater

Fall Trend #6: Plunging Necklines

Lustful Leather

Fall Trend #5: Shimmer

Fall Trend #4: Plaid

Fall Trend #3: Leather

Fall Trend #1: That ’70s Glam

All To Make A Point

Loving Lambskin

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