Do you got the Blues??

I sure do, but not the kind you are thinking!

After seeing Chanel Spring 2012 Couture Collection, I am all about this color! Karl used so many variations it reminded me of the sea with all of the different shades.  It truly is the color of elegance.

Check out some of these stunning looks....

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Mellow Yellow....

Actually, I shouldn't be calling this post "Mellow Yellow" the hues of Yellow that are all over the place right now are FAR from Mellow.  I don't about you, but I am absolutely obsessed with this bright color!
I own only a few tops in this shade from previous seasons, but I definitely need to work on expanding my collection.

Here are some of my favorite picks from Shopbop.....

Top: Panys by T Alexander Wang $148, Handbag Marc by Marc Jacobs $468

Sandals Jil Sander $550, Dress Opening Ceremony $295

Bottom: Dress Young Fabulous & Broke $234, Dress Camilla and Marc $660

Bracelet Goriana Graham $97, Swim Suit Basta Surf $176

Blouse Elizabeth and James $245

Have you been doing your Crunches??

I hope so!
According to Style.com one of the biggest trends this year, as we have seen time and time again from Rooney Mara is mid-drift cut outs!  Below I took some runway looks from S'12 shows and gave you wearable, affordable versions.  Get to the gym and cut out your carbs while you still can....

Top: Lulu*s, Anthony Varccrello, Forever21

Bottom: Emilio Pucci, BCBG Max Azria, Zero + Maria Cornejo 

Designer Dedication....

This week Designer Dedication is the one and only Rachel Zoe.

I have been the biggest fan of her work for as long as I can remember.  All of her years as a stylist has taught her what women really want, now with her clothing line she is giving fashionable women just that!  I love her style and how she makes anyone feel glamorous.

 

 

All of the above can be found at Nordstrom

Smooches....

Lips by Andy Warhol is one of my favorite piece of art.

Photo: art.com

Just in time for Valentine's Day there are plenty of cute items that I am assuming are inspired by this piece of art.

Here are some of my favorite finds...

Top Row: Forever 21 Dress $24.80, Top $19.80, Etsy Earring and Ring Set $7.50

Bottom Row: Marc by Marc Jacobs Iphone Case $34, Shawlux Scarf $148, Lulu Guiness Clutch $495

What will your toes be wearing this Spring??

Essie has some beautiful nail polish colors coming our way this Spring!

There are some striking new colors in both collections, I am especially excited about Go Over Bored, and Orange It's Ovious.

Which is your favorite???

Photo - Go Over Board, Play Date, Armed and Ready

Photo : Navigate Her, Orange It's Obvious, Ole Caliente, Tour De Finance, To Buy or Not To Buy, A Crewed Interest

Get the Look for Less....

Did you love Charlize and Michelle headbands that they wore to the 2012 Golden Globes?

photo 

I found some beautiful headbands from Bethany Lorell on Etsy for a awesome price!  

Check out some of these beautiful headbands.....

Pink French Lace Headband $25

Metallic Headband Black Gold and Rhinestone $24.75

Black Beaded Link Headband $22

Rhinestone Headband Silver $24.50

Cinch it!!

So what your waist is not a size 24!  All you need is a fabulous belt to make it look like it is!
Cinch your waist with one of these....

From top left: 

Tory Burch Marled Stretch Web Belt - $175, Metallic Beaded Elastic Belt - Forever 21 $17.80, Exotice Turnlock Stretch Belk - Bebe $39

From bottom left:

Vince Camuto Faux Croc Belt - Nordstrom $58 , Valentino Studded Patent Bow Velt - Neiman Marcus $995

All time Fav....

One of my all time favorite on-line shopping sites to vist is Lulu*s.
You will always find something unique and cutting edge for amazing prices on their site.
Most items are priced under $100!  Since I shop like most real people out there, I don't have a huge budget for designer duds. I am so grateful to have sites like these to keep us in the latest trends.

Here are some of my picks that you can wear now and carry into Spring....best part they're all under $100!!!

Top Row, from left: Blue Purse $45, Green Dress $66, Shades $9, Cropped Sweater $44

Center Row, from left: Red Wedge $49, Green handbag $30

Bottom Row from left: Bangles $19, Red Shorts $49.50, Color Block Platform $45, Necklace $19

Feminine Denim....

One Spring trend I cannot wait to jump into..... Feminine Denim.  I am truly a very girly girl.  I love everything pretty.  I'm especially looking forward to all of the gorgeous colored denim for Spring along with some new printed denim.  Floral printed denim already has such a place in my heart, it's a fresh new take on a classic...




Left top: Gap, Left bottom: Not Your Daughter's Jeans
Center: Shopbop
Right top: Forever21, Right bottom Wit and Wisdom

Designer Dedication....

Today's post is dedication to the one and only 3.1 Phillip Lim.

In his own words, Lim says "3.1 is about clothes that refine instead of define.  A refinement that's a bit classic in attitude, but imparts a sense of individual style, without looking or feeling forced.  Confident, unidentifiable, chic and most of all effortless" (quoted from www.31philliplim.com)

No other words and describe his resort collection any better....

all looks can be found at shop bop

And the Golden Globe for Best Dressed goes to...

Rooney Mara has a style that is all to her own.  She is making her way into my heart in her beautiful black gowns, with stunning lines and cutouts. I love how she surprises us with a pop of color, as pictured below in the beautiful red Valentino.  I cannot wait to see what she brings for the Golden Globes!! 

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Pop of Color.....

I love bright colors, this is one of the reasons I am so excited for this upcoming spring!  It seems bright cheery colors all over the place! Clothing, jewelry, handbags, shoes! I can't wait to ride the rainbow!

top: dress lulu*s, sweater, blazer forever21

bottom: blue pants lulu*s, necklaces, ring and pants forever21

Pleat you...!!

   

I absolutely adore pleats!!! They are so feminine and pretty.  Wearing a pleated top or skirt really gives you a look of sophistication and class.  Pleated pieces are also flattering to a lot of different body types.  Go out and try some on, and let me know if I pleated you :)

Here are some really pretty looks....



From left dress forever21
Top Pants and top forever21, dress lulu*s
Bottom top lulu*s, skirt forever21, dress lulu*s

Classics, part 2

Can you picture your life without Denim??
Of course not! Denim is such a huge part of fashion, we wear it to work, we dress it up for dinner, dress it down for shopping, sexy it up for the club and the list goes on.
When it comes to buying jeans, I really do not mind splurging!  The fit is really important with jeans, and finding a pair that suits your body best is priceless.  My favorite jeans are 7 for all Mankind and True Religion.  What's your favorite jeans?

Here are some more Denim looks..

we would not be able to live without....

Top Row: True Religion, Jeans and Dress Forever21, Gap
Bottom Row: Gap, H&M, 7 for all Mankind, H&M

The Classics

A lot of fads go in and out in fashion, but there are a lot that stay around for years on end.  This week I'm going to go post some of my favorite Classic Looks that have been in fashion as long as I can remember and will most likely stick around through out our lifetime.  The best part of Classic looks is the overall theme is always the same but with each season or year it gets tweaked based on whats in at the moment.

Black & White

This is something I tend to wear ALOT of, especially with a sexy red lipstick, I just LOVE it!  I adore this color scheme so much, it was the inspiration to my wedding 2 years ago...xoxo.

all pieces from forever21

Lighten up your Life....

Even though we may in the heart of winter,I'm approaching my antsy phase where I'm dying to move on to the next season.  When I shop at this time of the year I always try to buy pieces that I will move into spring.  One of the best ways to do this is with color.  Below are some pretty lady like pastels that will surely lighten up your life.....enjoy!

all items from forever21

Who will rule the red carpet??

Last year at the Golden Globes the lovely ladies below owned the red carpet! 

I can't wait to see who will rock it this year! Make sure you tune in Jan 15th!

Anne Hathaway in Armani Prive

photo credit: Getty

 Emma Stone in Calvin Klein Collection

photo credit: Getty

Leighton Meester in Burberry 

photo credit: Getty

 Angelina Jolie in Versace

photo credit: Getty

Olivia Wilde in Marchesa

photo credit: Glamour.com

Style Icon....SJP

Out of all of the celebs that are in our world, there is one special girl that I call my style icon! The one and only Ms. Sara Jessica Parker.  I don't know if my admiration is for her or for Carrie Bradshaw, but she cannot do wrong in my eyes.  I love her style, the risks she takes on the red carpet and how down to earth and real she is when she is walking around NYC.  My style icon post today, is dedicated to her.  Enjoy...

photo credit: streetglamourtoday.com, ohlalook.com, promoluckymag.com

insider.com, cocosteadparty.com, urbansybaris.com

What kind of Baggage are you carrying around now a days?

I’m the worst when it comes to changing my handbags, I usually will wear the same bag for weeks sometimes months at a time.(Shame on me!)

Here is what I’m currently sporting…

Vince Camuto

Here are some beautiful Bold color handbags...

I can't wait to get my hands on!!!

Top Row from left to right:

Christan Louboutin, Chole, Tory Burch, Michael Kors

Center:

Kate Spade

Bottom Row from left to right

Rebecca Minkoff Collection, Marc by Marc Jacobs , Alexander Wang

Celebrity Couples....

If I had to vote for the best dressed Celebrity couples, here would be my picks:

Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale

people.com, instyle.com, sevelina.biz, posh24.com

Victoria and David Beckham

punchbowlblog.com,justjared.buzznet.com,mirror.co.uk

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds

people.com,  gossipwhyfame.com, nydailynews.com


Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick

x17online.com, fashionbeautyglamour.blogspot.com, igossip.com

Love is in the air.....

I know what you are thinking....
The holiday season just came to an end, I better not be talking about Valentine's Day! ha ha
Well, if Home Goods, CVS, and even the supermarket can be stocked up with V-day treats, I think I can start my wish list.  Here is my V-day wish list all from Shop bop!
xoxoxo

1. Alexis Bittar $190
2. Erickson Beamon $346
3. Kenneth Jay Lane $93
4. By Marlene Birger $135
5. Adia Kibur $144
6. Noir Jewelry $120
7. Losselliani $228
8. Made her Think $207
9.  Dara Ettinger $106
10.  Juliet & Company $66
11.  Sachin + Babi $235

"B!tch Stole my Look!"

I don't know about you, but I am a HUGE fan of E! Fashion Police!!!!!
Today's post was inspired by their B!tch Stole my Look Segment, only I stole some of the hottest Spring '12 looks off the runway and gave you affordable almost identical looks!  You don't have to be rich to look rich!

Inspiration Alexander McQueen  

Forever 21 Dress $29.80

www.style.com, www.forever21.com

Inspiration 10 Crosby Derek Lam

Lulu*s Blazer $39.50, Forever21 Blouse $19.50

Forever21 Short Sleeve Blouse $19.50, Forever 21 Jeans $ 24.90

www.style.com, www.forever21.com, www.lulus.com

Inspiration Alice & Olivia

Forever21 $19.80

www.style.com, www.forever21.com 

H&M Jacket $49.95, Lulu*s Pants $68

www.h&m.com/us, www.style.com, www.lulus.com

Back to the gym?

I don't know about you, but heading back to the gym is on my list of New Year's resolutions!
To help me get there, and stick to a new routine I've picked out some of the cutest new swimwear for 2012! Just to think 4 short months, and it'll be time to get in one of these.....!

Left: www.target.com $29.99, Center: Betsy Johnson www.everythingbutwater.com top $108, bottom $88

Right: Nanette Lepore www.bloomingdales.com top $98, bottom $90

Left: L*Space www.shopbop.com $141, Center: www.forever21.com $22.80

Right: www.victoriassecret.com top $46 bottom $18