The Beanie. Boring. Time to put it away for a season or two so it looks fresh in 2018.
Trying Too Hard to Clash. Believe it or not, coordinating patterns are looking more fresh than clashing prints right now.
Trying too Hard to Shock. It may have worked in 2010 but now we see it as a publicity stunt.
Sneakers Meant to Look Edgy.
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Just not cute.
Prior to today’s Julien Macdonald Spring 2016 show at LFW, I had a bit of time to people-watch.
A few audience members caught my eye not because of who they are but because of how they put themselves together.
Which prompted this thought: we spend the majority of our time preparing or waiting for events to begin, events which are often short-lived or anti-climactic.
Why not flip the script and catch others’ attention while we’re in down-time?. We owe it to ourselves to star in our own life-shows, whether we’re in line at the grocery, meandering in the front yard or waiting for a fashion show to begin.
Here are 5 foolproof techniques to get noticed and be remembered long after you’ve left the crowd behind.
Wear Red.
Photo: Kate Middleton at Wimbledon, 2015.
Photo: Julie Bishop of Australia meets Kate in Canberra, AU, April, 2014.
Red accessories like hats, bags, scarves and shoes are fail-safe attention-grabbers.
Add Neon to Your Wardrobe.
Here you have a jacket from Holly Fulton’s Spring 2016 show.
Holly also featured neon bags in her SS2016 line.
Wear Something Unexpected.
White hair on a young face, such as this audience member, caught my eye in a crowd of otherwise traditional hair colors.
Large, Colorful Spectacles Draw Attention to Your Eyes.
Think Kelly Green.
I’ll share additional tips and tricks in future posts, so tune in!
Transitioning from summer to fall can be downright challenging. There’s the closet reorganization, the flood of magazine looks, the stores with overcrowded shelves…where to start? Not only does the weather vacillate but also interior thermostats seem governed by aliens.
Here are some transitional outfits to spark your creativity and spur your motivation.
SOMETIMES BARBIE HAS THE BEST IDEAS.
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ANNE KLEIN..
Photo via VoguePatterns
JEANS WITH POPS OF ORANGE..
Photo via @Stella&Dot.
DIOR & HERMES.
Photo via @BostonCommon
STYLIST @helenevlacho on POLYVORE.
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SOFT PINK MAKES A STRONG COMEBACK.
Photo via @TangerOutlets.
FALL FLORALS with STYLIST @mcheffer on POLYVORE.
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SUPER SLIMMING with CHIC RED AND WHITE COLOR BLOCKS.
Photo via @Bloomingdales.
BROWN + BROWN with IVORY.
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Photo via @brendariley-1 on Polyvore.
DKNY.
Photo via VoguePatterns.
WHITE ON WHITE LAYERS.
Photo via Neiman Marcus.
LAYERED NEUTRALS.
Photo via @fashiondiary on Instagram.
USING LINES OF A CAPE TO CREATE A SUPER-SLIM SILHOUETTE.
Photo via Stella&Dot.
SIMPLE BLACK AND WHITE with a BOLD NECKLACE.
Photo via VoguePatterns.
BARBIE DOES IT AGAIN with NEUTRALS & A BRIGHT PRINT.
Photo via Mattel.com
Photo: Chopard in Vegas magazine
Flipping through the September fashion magazines, one thing is sure: the color blue is big. From watches to bags, outfits to jeans, you will find numerous shades of azure to suit your wardrobe style.
Here are ways to incorporate blue into your closet as gathered from national and regional magazines such as Glamour, Allure, LA Confidential, Michigan Avenue, Vegas and, of course, Vogue. You’ll also see images from street-style shoots and ad campaigns.
ELIE TAHARI.
Photo: Vegas magazine
WATCHES.
Photo: Harry Winston.
SUNGLASSES, BUSTIER, JACKET & JEANS.
Photo: Allure magazine
PALE BLUE BOW BLOUSE with NEUTRAL MEN’S TROUSERS.
Photo: Glamour magazine
HERMES.
Photo: Vogue magazine
AIGNER.
Photo: Glamour magazine.
PALE BLUE BAG with PASTELS.
Photo: Glamour magazine
EYE WEAR.
Photo: Michigan Avenue magazine
PRINTS with SHADES OF BLUE, PLUS JUMBO BROOCHES.
Photo: Allure magazine.
PALE BLUE BAG with NAVY SKIRT & LIGHT PURPLE BLOUSE.
Photo: Lisa Vanderpump shooting for Bravo TV.
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Photo: Hermes via Vogue
So I flipped through 441 pages of Vogue’s September issue and spotted these top fashion and beauty looks. Didn’t set out to find only high-end luxury looks, but those are what seem to have made the cut. In terms of color, you’ll note that red and shades of navy blue are prominent. Handbags are structured. And jewelry is gold tone. Which looks were your faves?
BALLY.
VERSACE.
DVF.
LANVIN.
MARNI.
OUTFIT FROM TV’S EMPIRE.
FALL BEAUTY FEATURING RED-BROWN LIPS & NAILS.
HERMES.
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9 WOMEN WHO KNOW HOW TO ROCK A CRISP WHITE BLOUSE [PHOTOS]
Photo: Via @PlaidPanache
When I think I have nothing to wear, going back to basics makes all kinds of sense. Inspiration in the form of a white blouse on these stylish women reminds me its easy to look fashion savvy even when I think my wardrobe is stale.
CARMEN DELL’OREFIS, MODEL.
Photo: Via @liveinternet.ru
ANDREA SACHS (ANNE HATHAWAY), Actress.
Photo: Via The Devil Wears Prada
JEAN PATCHETT, MODEL.
Photo: Via @freshlygiven.com
BLAIR WALDORF (LEIGHTON MEESTER), ACTRESS.
Photo: Via Gossip Girl
CAROLINA HERRARA, DESIGNER.
Photo: Via CocoKelley.com
LUCY HALE, ACTRESS.
Photo: Via Flare.com
MIRANDA PRIESTLY (MERYL STREEP), ACTRESS.
Photo: Via The Devil Wears Prada
ADRIENNE BAILON, TALK SHOW HOST.
Via: Photo via @PlaidPanache on Instagram, The Real
AUDREY HEPBURN, ACTRESS.
Photo: Via Roman Holiday screentest
Yes, I have an ever-growing makeup collection…okay, addiction. Yet certain items continue to rank as my favorites no matter how often I buy something new.
Here’s a look inside my current cosmetic stash.
CONCEALER
Lancome Maquicomplet in shade Clair II, $31
Lancome Effacernes Waterproof Concealer in both Ivoire & Clair II, $31 ea.
Lancome’s Effacernes provides such flawless coverage that I often use it as a foundation as well as a concealer.
Sonia Kashuk Concealer in Light 07, $10.49
FOUNDATION
HIGHLIGHTER
YSL Touche Eclat in Color 1 Luminous Radiance, $42
BLUSH
Smashbox O-Glow Cheek Color, $29
EYE SHADOW
Wet n Wild Color Icon Eyeshadow in Matte #33767, $10.99
EYE LINER
Wet n Wild H20 Proof Eyeliner in Ultra Black, $3.99
BROW PENCIL / NON-WATERPROOF EYE LINER
Rimmel Eyeliner in Stormy Grey, $3.99
MASCARA
Maybelline Lash Discovery Mascara in Very Black, $5.03
LIPSTICK
Bite Beauty Luminous Creme Lipstick in Vigne, $24
I love being glam and fashionable every day, but I wish it were easier. First, I need to be motivated. And that’s where these wonderful women come in. Whether they specialize in makeup or cute outfits, they provide the boost I often need to overcome laziness.
Photo: EmilyNoel83 on YouTube
2. Jennifer Wrynne. Fashion Blogger from Dublin, Ireland. JenniferWrynne.com
Photo: JenniferWrynne.com
3. Queen Maxima of The Netherlands.
4. Elizabeth Debicki. Actress.
5. Duchess Catherine of Cambridge. Kate Middleton. British Royal Family
Photo courtesy of MarieClaire.com
Recently I sold my A4 burgundy Franklin planner. It definitely suited me in the corporate world but now I work from home and can’t wait to buy a planner that’s a bit more fun. Here are some of the organizers that have caught my eye. If you want to recommend your favorite, do so in the Comment section.
Saddlebags for Fall: 5 Under $50
You know you want a saddle bag handbag for Fall, so here are a few that won’t break the bank.
$40 Parinda’s Ivory Saddle Bag
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