This is just about my love for Thanksgiving (and all the fixins), and how to eat like a king/queen when it’s over! This looks delicious….to me! What’s showed up on your Thanksgiving dinner table this year? What did YOU contributing? I prepared the mac n’ cheese, candied yams, and homemade dressing.
We partnered with Youtube sensation Karmin and stylist Rachel Zoe on a music video featuring the duo remixing a holiday classic: Sleigh Bells. The original song will be available for free download on Coach.com on 11/28 and the music video will debut the same day. But today here’s a Behind The Scenes video of Rachel Zoe styling the pair. Get a look at Rachel Zoe’s pieces ~ I want the crushed felt fedora, tweed cashin cape, and bonnie ocelet archive
I can admit that beyond the age of 24, I have rarely if ever entered or purchased anything from The Limited. That said, their recent collaboration with French-born designer Sophie Theallet has me, at least. giving pause to entering the store. Sophie Theallet, having worked with the likes of Jean-Paul Gaultier and Azzedine Alaia, has mastered the use of color, cut and draping in creating elegant yet sexy and substantial pieces with the sophisticated woman in mind. How can you
I am NOT a DIY kinda chick (I barely have time to tie my shoelaces) but when I saw this, I got excited. Ok truth be told – I got excited but I saw something sparkly….but they’re cute nonetheless! Elbow patches are a terrific way to add depth and flavor to blazers and sweaters – and, frankly, a terrific way to make something old new again. Choose an older blazer and sweater and let’s get to work….this idea came from
It’s the “Can’t Miss Hit List” ~ the one item that is hot enough to burn your little fingers, smokin’ enough to make your look pop, and at a price that should make you sing as you click “Buy“! November 14th…..and once a week for as long as we see the “it” item!
Make no mistake- a closet organizer cannot give you style but, they can shed light on what’s in your closet and how to get a better look at it. Ginny Snook Scott, Chief design officer of California Closets, says {and we agree} that bottoms should hang on top of the closet and shirts should go on the bottom because it makes your closet seem larger and it makes everything easier to find. Once your closet is organized then let’s schedule
Across the last several months, Marie Claire is stepping up its game and, undoubtedly, EIC Joanna Coles is a large part of that. I’m particularly in love with the MC@Work features. This week, I’ve snagged a piece about what to say in the stickiest of office situations….. “Quitting a job is a lot like breaking up – it’s better when both parties see it coming. So be sure to drop hints that you’re itching to try something else” Kiss up
Did you catch my play on words?! Seriously, for men, ties and bowties can be expensive but this new website is terrific. The Knottery {mentioned in GQ} has modern ties, not too skinny or fat, starting as low as $30. I can’t speak to the quality or their staying power but the fabric selection is spot-on and they’ve even got pocket squares. A new tie not enough for you? Join Bryn Keith and I on November 13th for Tie-Bow: Fit
Derek Lam has said he’d never do a collaboration unless it was “something new” which led to his experimental Derek Lam for eBay project last winter. Well, Derek Lam for Kohl’s DesigNation is on the horizon. It’s a line filled with swimwear and women’s apparel and priced between $36 and $98. Oh yeah, what’s “new” is that it will be inspired by his recent trip to Brazil. Is that really “something new”? Narciso Rodriguez for Kohl’s DesigNation will hit November
You don’t have to go overboard for Halloween but, you can get in the “spirit” by adding a little creepiness to your mix….. I love October not just because it’s a time to dress up real crazy but because it’s my birthday month!
It’s J.Crew. So it’s a brand you know. It’s Loro Piana cashmere. So you know it’s quality. I like J.Crew enough but this is not about the brand but about the quality of the product. J.Crew’s cashmere is sourced from the same place as high-end retailer Loro Piana, so that means you’re getting exceptional quality. The J.Crew Cashmere Shop is vast, it’s worthy of a visit, and definitely worth the purchase. I’m getting a few. Which ones are you investing
On just about any day, I’m in a love-hate relationship with social media. FaceBook. Twitter. Foursquare. Tout. YouTube. LinkedIn. Tumblr. Pinterest. There are more but for the sake of argument (and space), let that list suffice. I do love is Pinterest. It’s social media, yes. However, it’s a direct link to inspiration for anything from decorating to cooking to being fashionable to fixing a car to doing your hair to being fit. If you try it once, you’ll be addicted.
Blogalicious 2013 was awesome…and I even got to share some of my tips for being more productive with Black Enterprise!
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and we thought it would be fun and fitting to focus on how fashion can impact the survivors. When you look good, you feel good; and we’re sure that our weekly tips and insights on dressing for your fashionable survival will be cool. For the month of October, we’re dedicating some time to the importance of looking beautiful as a survivor: October 3rd ~ let’s talk lingerie October 10th ~ sassy swimwear October
Diane von Furstenberg shares an inspirational glimpse into how she got where she is today. It’s almost duplicative to say inspirational and DvF in the same sentence ~ she’s a fashion icon, a trailblazer, and a style stalwart. Take a peek…..
Well Details Magazine interviewed him so we though we’d share some of his great style insights. Billy Reid is an Alabama native, menswear designer. Here are his tips for looking good {many of which we agree with}: always wear an undershirt always carry a handkerchief never go to an interview in something you’ve never worn before some clothes look better when they’re well worn {but that’s different than worn out} travel light – plan around one suit and mix it
I call it stylish tech, but it is truly about how two disparate enterprises have collided, converged, and coalesced into something fabulous that has meant positives pushes forward for all! Until recently, the concept of stylish technology was limited to one brand but the surge of quick-n-fast technology solutions has finally pulled fashion into its whirlwind {it’s not curing world hungry but alas since we don’t walk around naked, we all need it somewhat}. What’s the first thing you think
OK so I had such a blast rocking the runway for #NYFW wearing my Old Navy Rockstar Jeans (colored skinny jeans) in kelly green and I’ve got pictures to prove it. It was not only fun but I may have found my new/latest calling!! It was exciting – the music, the behind-the-stage directions and guidance, the energy from the other bloggers walking and snapping quick photos, the crowd cheering as you hit the runway, doing your strut or sashay down
This is classic Raf Simons – he loves shorts and his first haute couture show with Dior is coming up in Paris. He’s known for his mix of sportswear and classic tailoring. I love these sneakers – what about you?
Thanks to everyone for sharing their technology tips and know-how ~ the insights have made me slightly more fashion-forward and ready for anything if my blog should go wacky. Alas there can only be one winner and it is Vanessa Martinez (@Vaidas4444) for sharing this fashion app {who knew that would win?!?!} called Trendabl, an app which allows you to take a photo, filter and tag it with designer information, and share it….which means you can then search the pictures
Anyone “participating” in New York Mercedes Benz Fashion Week (#NYFW)? Ok so if you’re not going to any shows, did you at least do Fashion’s Night Out (#FNO) ~ ya know, when the stores stay open late so you can spend your money while well-known style personalities offer advice, DJs spin on the 1s and 2s, and the discounts are slightly better than normal? Well if you can’t attend any of the shows and if you missed Fashion’s Night Out,
If you’re a traveler and you believe in dressing/arriving/staying in style then this list of 14 fashion hotels around the world is for you! The list includes: Alberta Ferretti: Palazzo Viviani in Montegridolfo, Italy Giorgio Armani: Armani Hotel Dubai in Dubai, UAE BVLGARI: BVLGARI Hotels & Resorts in Bali, Indonesia Christian Lacroix: Hotel le Bellechasse in Paris, France Diane von Furstenberg: Claridge’s in London, England Karl Lagerfeld: Hotel Metropole in Monte Carlo, Monaco Louis Vuitton: Cheval Blan in Courchevel, France
I’m ecstatic ~ because she’s cute, brown, sassy, stylish, looks fab in menswear, and rocks a pompadour! Singer Janelle Monáe, along with Pink, were announced as the newest CoverGirl’s – congrats!
I don’t do this often but I wanted to share a few of my favorite things: some you may love and want {simply click the pic to purchase} and others you may wonder ‘why?’ Either way, ask or share your favorite thing at the moment and you might just win that item! Don’t be surprised if you see me sporting one or more of these items soon….while a few are fabulous finds for now, several are wardrobe builders to have
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
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