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Happy Earth Day!

22 Apr

Happy Earth Day everybody:) I hope you’re enjoying this beautiful Sunday. I also hope you take the time today to think of some “little” changes you can make that will have a Big impact on the environment. Going green doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive.

Here are a few EASY changes that you can start with today that will make a difference immediately .

  • Buy a canvas tote... Whether you use it at the grocery store or to take your lunch to work this can save so many plastic and paper bags over time.
  • Cut your shower down by 2 minutes, YES 2 min can help (5 gallons saved)
  • Fix that leaky faucet NOW! Homeowners this can save you $30 a year and 74 gallons a day. Renting? This is FREE, just call your landlord and you’ll be saving 74 gallons a day in no time.
  • Turn water off while brushing your teeth, turning the water off during the recommended 2 minute brushing can save 5 gallons every day.
  • Recycle electronics…. check out http://dpw.lacounty.gov/epd/CompElec/ to find recycling resources in the LA area. Not in the LA area? check out your local dept. of public works website for info.
  • Never throw away old clothes, they unnecessarily fill landfills and could be worn by someone in need. Always donate to your local church, goodwill or salvation army. Also look for Donation Bins in your neighborhood. There is also a really cool website ,pickupplease.org, where you can schedule a FREE pickup of your donations and they go to Veterans and their families. If the clothes are in bad condition, cut them up and use them as rags.
  • Turn off lights when you’re not in the room
  • Walk whenever you can… turn your grocery trip into a workout or  return your netflix by foot.
  • Share these tips.… Most people don’t know how easy it is. Have kids? your efforts are doubled when you get your kids involved, helping them understand the why to the what.

There are so many things we can all do,  The list is never-ending. I like to add something new, get comfortable with it then add something else, making new habits. Here are some more ways to go green……….reusable water bottle’s , biodegradable doggie bags, Solar panels on the house…your State may subsidize energy saving and alternative power , replacing bulbs with more efficient ones, composting, running your dishwasher only when full, When doing laundry pay attention to wash setting..if you have a small load change the setting accordingly and washing with cold water as well, program those thermostats..changing it by a degree or two can save $ and energy, free cycle, support local farming by shopping at farmer’s markets, paperless bill paying online and many many more.

 

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Coachella Style

17 Apr

There was definitely no shortage of fringe, jean shorts, crop tops and style at the annual 3 day music festival in the desert. Here are some of the many boho- chic looks.

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Zig Zag

5 Apr

Every wardrobe should include at least one zig zag piece.  I see zig zag patterns as a kind of stripe gone wild! They are so fun to wear.  I’ve been a Missoni fan since I was a kiddo and no zig zag post would be complete without thanking them for opening the zig zag painted door  for  fellow designers to take inspiration from. I prefer to wear zig zags with solids , sometimes I wear all black with my Missoni flats or a zig zag dress with beige strappy flat sandals and when I’m feeling extra zesty, I’ll pick a color from the zig zag piece that I’m wearing and pair it with a matching flat or clutch to bring it all together for a bold & bright look. Here are some fun zig zag looks to shop.

Zig zag scarf ($6.99), Long sleeve top ($17.80) and black & grey cardigan* Plus size($22.80) all available at Forever21.

Pastel Sleeveless bright zig zag top($39.39) and zig zag loose fit top($35.81) both available at Asos.

Dress with grey detail and self tie belt($42.99) available at Piperlime.

Bangle($22) available at Piperlime.

Missoni Ballet flats($432) available at Bloomingdale’s

Missoni lightweight sweaterdress($1,250) available at Saks.

Green & peach slanted zig zag pattern dress($51) available at Tobi.

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The Shops at Target

3 Apr

Target has done it again! They have  teamed up with five ultra chic specialty boutiques from around the country to co create and bring products to a Target store near you. Target will feature a group of boutiques and have their products in select Target stores for six week runs (or until sold out) beginning May 6th. Think of it as a lending of retail space, a store in a store of sorts. Sounds like another target HIT and a golden ticket for these shop owners. I first caught wind of this news in January when I realized the shops would include The Webster, as in the Webster Miami, One of the best boutique stores in the country offering high end  fashion and accessories for men and women. Very exciting!      Below: Fabulous tri-level art deco delight, The Webster

The first group of featured shops are

  1. San Fransisco’s The Candy store
  2. Aspen Colorado’s The COS Bar
  3. Boston’s Polka Dog Bakery
  4. Connecticut’s The Privet House
  5. Miami’s The Webster

These shops offer everything from lollipops and dog biscuits to luxury clothes, cosmetics and home furnishings. With Prices will ranging from $1-$160, everyone will be able to get a taste of luxury. Okay go mark your calendar now:)

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Jennifer Lawrence is Bringin’ the Style

25 Mar

Everyone is sooooooo excited about the Hunger Games recent Box office takeover, but I can’t help being excited about Jennifer Lawrence’s red carpet glamour!  (The movie was excellent by the way.) The 21 year old’s style evolution is off to a very good start if I do say so myself. Here are some pictures of her all glammed up, starting with the first time I had ever seen her  mastering understated elegance in that simple yet sexy red dress on the Oscar red carpet.


 

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Random Fashion Quotes, Thoughts.

20 Mar

 

  • Fashionistas only buy designer. FALSE. Real fashionistas buy what’s cute, period
  • Money can’t buy style
  • “Fashions fade, style is eternal”-Yves Saint Laurent
  • “I don’t design clothes. I design dreams”-Ralph Lauren
  • “Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius and it’s better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring”-Marilyn Monroe
  • “Remember that always dressing in understated good taste is the same as playing dead” -Susan Catherine
  • Nobody forgets the overdressed women in the room
  • The sidewalk is your runway
  • “The most courageous act is still to think for yourself. Aloud”-Coco Chanel
  • “The best color in the whole world, is the one that looks good, on you!”-Coco Chanel
  • “Nobody can make you feel inferior without your consent” -Eleanor Roosevelt
  • “I base my fashion taste on what doesn’t itch”-Gilda Radner

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Orange Crush

18 Mar
I am loving orange at the moment. I love orange with navy, nude, black and other bright colors as well. If you like orange but don’t want to wear an entire dress or top you can always accessorize with orange for a pop of color. Below are some cute orange looks.Orange Crush
Here is how I’m wearing my orange accessories. I’m obsessed with this outfit. The black dress($17)and necklace ($12.95)are from H&M,The orange bag is from Forever21 and I recall it was $25? I featured it in a handbag post a while back. I wear it with either of these shoes depending on what kind of mood I’m in. The black ballet flat is the classic Reva by Tory Burch($195) and the sandals are by Matt Bernson($160) he is known for his handmade sandals and they’re really cute. I got these at Saks about 4 years ago but he still has many similar styles. Any sandal or flat will work with this look though:)

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2012 CFDA Nominee list- including Johnny Depp and the Olsen twins!

15 Mar

The Council of Fashion Designers of America and Diane von Furstenberg(CFDA president)announced the nominees for the 2012 CFDA awards (basically the fashion oscars), which will take place on June 4th at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall. Winning a CFDA Fashion Award is the highest and one of the most coveted honors one can receive in the fashion industry. I’m rooting for Simon Spurr for Menswear , Marc Jacobs and The Row (a tie of course) for Womenswear and Alexander Wang for Accessories to take home Trova (yes the award itself has a name). I’m also pretty excited about Johnny Depp getting the fashion Icon award for his super cool eclectic style.

Here are the nominees, per the CFDA press release:

The nominees for Womenswear Designer of the Year Award are Ashley Olsen & Mary-Kate Olsen for The Row, Jack McCollough & Lazaro Hernandez for Proenza Schouler, and Marc Jacobs.

The Menswear Designer of the Year nominees are: Billy Reid, Patrik Ervell, and Simon Spurr.

For Accessory Designer of the Year Award the nominees are: Alexander Wang, Jack McCollough & Lazaro Hernandez for Proenza Schouler, and Reed Krakoff.

Chris Peters & Shane Gabier for Creatures of the Wind, Joseph Altuzarra, and Max Osterweis & Erin Beatty for Suno have been nominated for the Swarovski Award for Womenswear. The nominees for the Swarovski Award for Menswear are Antonio Azzuolo, Phillip Lim, andTodd Snyder. For the Swarovski Award for Accessory Design, the nominees are Irene Neuwirth, Pamela Love, and Tabitha Simmons.

The honorary awards go to a diverse group of people. The Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award, named for the fiercely independent, four-time CFDA Fashion Award winner, will be presented to Tommy Hilfiger.

The Media Award, given in honor of Eugenia Sheppard, the influential journalist who revolutionized fashion reporting with her reports in the New York City Herald Tribune, will be given to Scott Schuman & Garance Doré.

The Fashion Icon Award will given to Johnny Depp, the first male recipient to receive the award, for his personal and eclectic sense of style.

The Founders Award, given in honor of CFDA founder Eleanor Lambert who is widely credited with putting American fashion on the map, will go to Andrew Rosen.

The International Award will go to Rei Kawakubo for Comme des Garçons for making an outstanding creative contribution to the world of fashion.

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Spring Blooms

7 Mar

Florals can be super cute and not so grandma-ish when you pair them with solids

and up to date accessories. Here are some cute floral looks.Spring blooms

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Fabulous Friday Finds! (all under$20)

2 Mar

 

Here are some great finds for this lovely friday,everything under $20 of course. Floral tank($13.80) and stacked ring with stones($3.80) both available at Forever21. Teal pencil skirt($17.99) and Pink flat($19.99) both available at Target. Mint enamel and goldtone earrings($10) available at Nordstrom. Printed scarf($14) available at Lulu’s.  Happy shopping and have a great weekend:)

 

 

 

 

 

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