I’ve always chuckled over the poem Warning by Jenny Joseph.  The first line says, “When I’m an old woman I shall wear purple.” While I’m not an old woman. . . yet. . . her concept would fit in perfectly right now, with purple a hot trend for the coming fall.

Consider all the purple options that you have:

Dresses – from elegant evening wear to sun dresses to business attire, purple makes a bold fashion statement.
Skirts, pants,  and top – these will let you mix and match when you don’t want to be decked out entirely in purple, and allow you …read more

Every season I start to get a bit antsy about the state of my wardrobe. What’s new now seems dated, old, tired, and uninteresting. Rather than throwing everything out the window and starting from scratch, I will go through everything to figure out what it is at the core that’s bothering me so much. Usually there are just a handful of things that I’m completely over. Purging my closet of that usually does the trick and helps keep the rest of my more than acceptable things feeling fun and new.
Here is what I’m going to send packing this weekend:
Thick headbands …read more

Remember last year when Blair on Gossip Girl had that whole sequence of dreams where she was playing out scenes from Breakfast at Tiffany’s? Well, I was watching old reruns of the show this weekend and it got me thinking about this movie again – and all the amazing, iconic fashion found in this incredible film.
Naturally I then spent the rest of the afternoon watching Breakfast at Tiffany’s. For something like the fiftieth time.
So what does every girl need in their closet to bring to life a bit of Holly Golightly occasionally?
1. A trench coat. There really is no …read more

There are certain things we all pick up as little girls which over time becomes just part of the daily routine of being a stylish, put together woman. Sure there are times were we are tempted to deviate or make mistakes – but some things will always hold true.
So what did we all learn? Here are twenty unwritten rules of fashion all of us keep (or should keep!) subconsciously in the back of our minds.
1. No black shoes with brown belts.
2. White socks are not an option unless you are playing sports or wearing tennis shoes.
3. Don’t pay attention to …read more

Part of the lure of high fashion are the boundary pushing choices by leading designers. They make the decisions that will inform the purchasing choices made by girls all over the world. There is a great deal of power, and surely pressure, to not only impress…but inspire. As well as make ladies compulsively want to reach for their wallet.
London fashion designer, Pam Hogg captivates with a distinctive funky rubberwear punk look. The girls in her show have a powerful almost androgynous ‘cyborg’ appeal – made fun by the technicolor florescent stripes and accents. The overall aesthetic immediately catches your attention …read more

What’s the fun of keeping tabs on the trends trotting down the catwalk if you can’t apply them to your own life? It may be a few years yet before you invest the money necessary to be dressed head to toe in designer labels…but that doesn’t mean you can’t look like you are.
This year’s NYFW was a spectacular affair. Lots of glamour, beautiful colors and interesting statements. Thankfully, there are still models strutting down the runway in London and Madrid (the city that famously banned emaciated models from participating in fashion shows). Here are some of my favorite picks and …read more

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe said that we are shaped and fashioned by what we love.  So true that is when it comes to beauty and style trends!
Here are the Top 10 products and fashion trends that are shaping who I am as we head into Spring:

Clarisonic – I love the way this makes my skin feel clean and fresh, and I think it’s help out with some of my wrinkles, too.
MAC lipsticks and glosses – I have dozens of these in my makeup case, and now that I’ve been checking out spring fashions, I’m sure I’ll have to …read more

Forget about the slushy streets and start thinking about something more than sweaters and scarves. Each of these sassy accessories will add some pop to your outfit. Just make sure you pick one daring piece – animal print overload may attract extra attention from those around you…but not in a good way.
 
From Left to Right: Berboun sling back pump $49.99; Neo Geo Wallet $34.99; Patent Laptop Tote $69.99; Cane Heel with Snake Fabric Toe $39.99; Lightning Multi-Print Ballet Flat $29.99; Go With The Flow Lizard Tote $99.99
Note: no reptiles or other animals were actually harmed for these fashion …read more