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This grown-up Easter backet is compliments of a fun blog called Lovely Indeed ~ thanks Chelsea!
2013/03/31
This grown-up Easter backet is compliments of a fun blog called Lovely Indeed ~ thanks Chelsea!
I’m always honored when friends and clients ask me for advice ~ it’s a chance to share my expertise and what I love; and I get to help someone feel and look better as well. So when Essence Magazine asked for some style advice to share with career women dressing up from day to night, desk to date, day to dinner, I was again honored….and replied quickly. Click the pic to see the style insights I gave for the multifaceted
One of the style resolutions I made to myself {and shared with you} was to do more prints this year and focus on integrating fabulous pieces into my everyday repertoire. This Cut 25 printed twill moto-inspired jacket is one solution! Take this from work (with your black pencil skirt) to weekend (with your skinny denim or leggings)….absolutely fab!! Snag this “beast” of a jacket here….
Which ones do you shop at regularly? Here’s how the most expensive stores in the United States were determined: bundle.com looked at proprietary data from 20 million Visa and Mastercard holders plus average receipt amounts based on millions of transactions (and filtered out places like wholesalers, manufacturers, and big department stores). 25. Prada, New York City: $1,429 per visit 24. Saks Jandel, Chevy Chase, Maryland: $1,457 per visit 23. Escada, Beverly Hills: $1,466 per visit 22. Vera Wang Bridal House, New York City: $1,493
That was me! Not sure if I was supposed to be but, the 2013 Ambassadors Ball at Carnegie Library (across the street from the official ball) had a life of it’s own. I’d say less formal gala and more high-end party…… There was a fashion menagerie from long sundresses (yes, sundresses) to full-length formal ball gowns to shorter, zestier looks likely found at another event. That said, we had entertainment by Biz Markie and the wonderfully gorgeous and gracious Miss
Want a fairly painless way to save $1,378 this year? Take the 52-week Money Challenge ~ each week you deposit the number of the week that were in a savings account. For example, this is the 1st week of 2013, so you will deposit $1.00 into your savings account. Next week will be Week 2, so you will deposit $2, and so on. I started a special savings account at HSBC (click here) that has no monthly fees, no minimums but
As with any high-low fashion collaboration, there are certain nuances to observe. Here are the finer points of the Margiela for H&M launch: Collaboration launched November 15th There are 100+ pieces There are pieces for men and women Collection represents a “synopsis” of Margiela’s history (instead of watered down designs) Items include oversized denim for $70, Plexi wedge boots for $400, a glove clutch for $149 {one of my favorite pieces!}, key ring necklace for $60, mirrored tuxedo jacket for
Karl Lagerfeld extemporaneously draws President Obama in chef whites holding a cake of the White House in front of the American flag. The comment, in German, reads “The Biggest Chef in the World…10 x 5 Stars“. The fashion world x politics….
I don’t know a thing about whiskey….but it’s stylish (& a bit sexy) to be able to order it right! All bourbons, scotches and ryes are whiskey Not all whiskeys are bourbon, scotch or rye Bourbon is corn-based Scotch is made from barley and hops Rye is made from rye (duh!) In a pinch, ordering “bourbon from Kentucky” will work since it can be used in most whiskey drinks Here’s more from Marie Claire…
What a coinky-dink that Michelle Obama and Ann Romney both had a pink dresses for the debate this week! They’re stylists should have coordinated – or perhaps they did! So who wore it best? Neither really brought the “thunder”: Michelle’s MIchael Kors sheath and cropped jacket were nice enough but kinda stodgy. And her jewelry didn’t pop. Ann Romney’s Oscar de la Renta dress, blue nail polish and green necklace were colorful but disjointed. No matter the sartorial blunder, let’s
We discovered this infographic and thought it was worthy of sharing. We all believe in the power of influence and we know that ‘star power’ sells but here’s just how much. The First Lady, Michelle Obama, isn’t a rock star but she’s intimately connected to the Leader of the Free World and that makes her very influential. STOP? What fashion trend have you unknowingly submitted to as a result of her?! {Data by David Yermack; visualization by Open}
See – “yellow” is the color no one seems to like but marigold yellow is brilliant, hearty, warm, earthy, complementary, and friendly Taste – lemon poppy muffins {fresh, citrus-y, light} Hear – The Foreign Exchange, I Wanna Know Smell – Aquiesse golden amber candle {amber, cedar, bergamot, orange blossom – a bit masculine but sublimely soft} Touch – brand new shearling….soft, substantial, puffy, an oxymoron because it’s so thick but so light All the things, sights and sounds I’ve had the
This has very little to do with style….other than I consider myself to be stylish and I love macaroni and cheese! I found an article in Conde Nast about the best mac n’ cheese dishes and had to share with you {who likes getting fat alone?}. Funny thing is – I’ve tried the DC and San Francisco spots and I loved the Mission Cheese dish….still not sure how CapMac made the list. Check out the other locations (here) and report
Who wins this race? Does this speak to everyone’s need for a personal style consultation especially those who are in the public eye? My vote this week is…..for a quick style refresh because Joe has never been a style trailblazer and Paul’s look is confusing. They look to be “trying” rather than focusing on being authentic. WWD weighed in but, who gets your vote? [socialpoll id=”1970″]
Last month: Animal Instincts Under $120 The “Know” on Wearing A Suit Well The Convergence of Technology & Fashion DvF Revealed [Video] Insider Beauty Trick: An Eyelift This month at least: Lingerie for Nat’l Breast Cancer Awareness Month Sick of Social Media? Not Pinterest J.Crew’s Cashmere Is Loro Piana
You might disagree, but eBay just announced their Holiday Collective and you should be psyched! It’s a collection that will launch November 12 and everything will be priced under $100. We snagged photos from Glamour (see below) but in general don’t expect high-end designer pieces but do expect fun gift-giving items and a couple of things you were likely considering but just never did. Don’t get caught up in the hype (and there’s lots of it) but know that you’ll
The Summer Olympics are less than a month away (July 27th) …. and I’m so psyched because I love the track & field portion! Harper’s Bazaar.com (my second favorite online magazine behind WWD) did a feature on the 20 Most Stylish Olympians so I had to check it out. I don’t agree with most of them (click here for the entire article), but I saw a couple that I’d give the thumbs up to. The ones that immediately come to mind
Me likey. Buick put together a terrific event that brought together art/design/style creatives to look behind the new design inspirations of Buick’s line of automobiles including the Verano, Enclave, LaCrosse and Regal. It not only showcased Detroit’s resurgence {we’ll get to that under a different post} but weaved the city’s rebound into the context of the raw, artistic renaissance that GM is in the midst of. We spent the entire day riding Buick’s newly remodeled vehicles (my clear favorite was
Womenswear Designer of the Year Jack McCollough & Lazaro Hernandez for Proenza Schouler Marc Jacobs Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen for The Row {my vote} Menswear Designer of the Year Patrik Ervell Simon Spurr {my vote} Billy Reid Accessory Designer of the Year Alexander Wang Reed Krakoff {my vote} Jack McCollough & Lazaro Hernandez for Proenza Schouler Who are you rooting for?
Look for our next post to come on January 7, 2012 (ok, maybe a few intermittent items if we think it’s super important) … along with a new look and lots to come! Until then, happy Holidays and Happy New Year!
I love Stephanie Johnson bags and I was recently selected as one of her “Blogs to Bring In the New Year” along with the likes of Marlien Rentmeester from Le Catch, James Andress from What Is James Wearing?, Carolyn Paddock from In-Flight Insider, Cassandra LaValle’s coco + kelley and more. Check out the entire cast here….. %RELATEDPOSTS%
If you asked me (which technically you are), I’d say it’s the less fortunate that are feeling more of the bite of the recession. If you walked along Rodeo Drive or Fifth Avenue, you’d swear all was well with the U.S. economy. Now, off of my soap box….. Daily, I comb the internet and magazines, and listen to all kinds of television so I can get the skinny on everything from fashionable tidbits and style trends to financial news (it
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