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London Fashion Week Favorites!(and a quick definition of fashion week, for those who don’t know)

17 Sep

Week two of the month-long fashion frenzy around the globe is wrapping up and I have some favorites to share.

I was asked to explain fashion week by quite a few people, so here it goes…….Fashion “month” occurs twice a year and is a showcase of designers Spring/Summer collections and Fall/Winter collections. These collections are shown in advance giving buyers time to fill orders and stock up just in time for the season.  For example, right now it’s Fall and the designers are showing their upcoming Spring/Summer collection, and during Spring, designers showcase their fall/winter collections.  Notice I said fashion MONTH earlier- that is because fashion week takes place over four consecutive weeks in four different countries, totaling a month of FUN! Is there an order? YES fashion week starts in New york, then jumps across the pond to London, followed by Milan and ending in Paris! There you have it fashion week/month summed up.

There are also other smaller scale fashion weeks across the globe, but the four countries listed are the main players in the fashion game!

Let’s get to my London fashion week faves!

 

Colorful catwalks and plenty of prints at Burberry and House of Holland.BBP1 BBP2 BBP3 House of Holland, Ready to Wear Spring Summer 2015 Collection in London House of Holland, Ready to Wear Spring Summer 2015 Collection in LondonGlittery Glam rock at Tom Ford.

TF1 TF2 TF3Sporty 60’s with a nautical twist at Topshop.

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Images: AP

 

Best Dressed 2013!

31 Dec

WOW 2013 just flew by and I couldn’t help but notice some super stylish ladies throughout the year. My top five best dressed list includes 3 repeat fashion forward beauties from last year’s list and 2 first timers! OK OK Enough of the talking…..lets get to the pictures!!!!!!

BEST DRESSED 2013! From casual chic, to sexy, to edgy, to feminine…..these ladies know how to make a statement! 

Ashley Madekwe

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Olivia Palermo

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Rosie Huntington-Whiteley

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Solange Knowles

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Gwen Stefani

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Images: AP

Paris Fashion Week Is HERE!!!!!!

24 Sep

Today is the first day of Paris fashion Week!!!!  It started in New York followed by London then Milan and now PARIS!!!!!  Fashion “month” is a series of 4 fashion weeks held in 4 different fashion capitals of the world.  It happens every year, twice a year( once to show Fall/Winter collections and again to show Spring/ Summer collections).  I love American designers so New York fashion week is always closest to my heart but I look forward mostly to Paris fashion week…… I mean we are talking about the “motherland” when it comes to fashion. Some of the most iconic fashion houses hail from France! Hello Chanel and Dior!!!!!! HUGE names with huge history will be bringing it on the runway for the next 9 days! and I am so excited!!!!!!!! I’m looking forward to so many shows, it’s bananas!!!!!  Oh the anticipation!!!!!  Fabulous fashion moments will include Alexander Wang showing his second collection for Balenciaga and Sarah Burton showing the Alexander McQueen collection on an actual runway as opposed to last year’s presentation!

Balmain, Dior, Chanel, Isabel Marant, Louis Vuitton, Celine, Chloe, Givenchy, Kenzo, Mui Mui, Valentino, Stella McCartney, Lanvin, Hermes and more!!!!! OH EM GEEEEE!  People if that’s not an amazing lineup, I don’t know what is!!!!!!

PFWLast year’s unforgettable Louis Vuitton S/S’13 escalator moment!
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Jenna Lyons Named Woman of The Year by Glamour

4 Nov

It is no surprise that super stylish creative director of J.Crew, Jenna Lyons, was named one of Glamour’s women of the year.  The 44-year-old inspiration started as a fashion assistant at J. Crew in 1990, worked her way up the old fashioned way and was named creative director of the mega-brand in 2007.  Myself and many others know J.Crew would NOT be where they are today without Lyons, it’s just a fact.  Not only is she the brains behind the brand, but also their most recognizable model.  Her style is uniquely casual yet polished, she has mastered the balance of masculine and feminine pieces while mixing textures effortlessly like no other. Thick rimmed glasses, middle parted hair and red lips were also a signature part of her look long before the trendy hipster crowds claimed it.  She is a style icon without a doubt, Glamour is spot on with this one!

Read more about why Glamour chose Jenna HERE.

Image: Glamour Magazine

Images: Associated press

Rebecca Minkoff to Open Store in NYC

8 Oct

Rebecca Minkoff will be opening a freestanding boutique in NYC.  Last March the stylish designer opened a 3,000 square foot flagship store in Tokyo, but this will be the brand’s first on American soil.  The soho shop will feature her amazing accessories, clothes and more and will take over the space currently occupied by Kirna Zabete as they will be moving to a larger location.  The shop is set to open in next Spring. Minkettes…….. are you excited??????  Not a Minkette yet?   Then check out this post I did a while back featuring her accessories that I absolutely adore!!!

 

Burgundy on a Budget!

24 Sep

Burgundy..oxblood..maroon..deep red..bordeaux..berry..wine…….. This Fall these rich reds are HUGE!  These colors look great on many skin tones and are wearable well into Winter. Here are plenty of affordable choices, including plus sizes.

Complimentary colors: Burgundy looks great with black, green, blue and grey.

1. Button up embroidered top($24.80) 2. Faux ostrich satchel($32.80) 3.Plus size single button jacket($29.80) 4.Faux croc wallet($9.50) 5. Lace dress($24.80) all available at Forever21.

6.Belt($5.80) 7. Zippered cross body bag($24.80) 8. Lace up wedge bootie($32.80) all available at Forever21.

9.Layered dress($24.80) 10. Plus size jeans($24.80) 11. Necklace($8.80) 12. Button back tank dress($17.80) all available at Forever21.

13.Peplum dress with belt($22.80) 14. Top($17.80) 15. Polish in wine ($2.80) 16. Plus size top with strap detail($24.80) 17. Faux suede peep toe heel ($26.80) all available at Forever21.

18. Faux leather jacket($49) 19. Fur trim jacket($69.95) 20. Long sleeve top($12.95) all available at H&M stores.

Fashion Comes In All Sizes

13 Sep

Spotted at New York Fashion week, these lil’ ladies are bringing their fashion A game!

Summer Style Spotting!

26 Jul

From L.A. to St. Tropez and everywhere in between, these looks have got me in the mood to shop!

Street Style Tip:  The sidewalk is your runway, treat it as such!

Dare:  I dare you to wear a color you’ve never worn before ….Pink, purple, red, neon, orange, green etc!  Scared of color or on a budget?  Nail polish totally counts!

Below are  images that represent Summertime fashion at its best…..tons of color, neon, different textures, comfort, great prints, denim, just enough skin exposed, great accessories and confidence!!!!!!


Ultimate Closet!

25 Jul

WOW!!!! Check out this 2 story dream closet by Interior design pro!  I don’t think I would ever leave!

Clueless 17th Anniversary!!!

19 Jul

With a release date of July 19th 1995, today marks the 17th anniversary of Clueless!  At the time it was my FAVORITE movie!  I can’t even count how many phrases, songs and fashion habits I got from that film…..  I instantly became obsessed with Fred Segal , learned to love and include color in my wardrobe, started taking my shoes very seriously and kept polaroids of items in my closet to help keep organized(it really works). WOW I have so many things to be thankful for all because of a silly teen movie!  I think I’ll add it to my Netflix queue just for kicks!