During the holiday season, you may be tempted to give someone or get yourself diamond jewelry. While know all about the lovely and classic white diamonds there is also another diamond that is equally intriguing and just as glamorous – black diamonds. Black diamonds are quickly becoming a mainstream gemstone.
Here are some little known facts about black diamonds.
1. Black diamonds are also called Carbonado. A name coined by Portuguese because of the diamonds resemblance to porous charcoal.
2. They are found in the Central Afric and Brazil, with Brazil being the major source.
3. The natural colour of a black diamond ranges …read more

What we love about fashion and style is not only all the amazing clothes, shoes and accessories but the designers, stylists and other talented people behind the magic. Over the years I’ve come across a few popular fashion quotes and sayings from designers, artists and writers that have helped to make me smile and inspire me whenever I’m in a ‘fashion’ funk. I thought it would be fun to share these with you today.
“Fashions fade, style is eternal.” — Yves Saint Laurent
“Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the street, fashion has …read more

Every stylish woman needs a little black dress! Now is the best time to get one because not only will you have loads of fabulous parties and get-togethers to wear them to but there are an amazing assortment to choose from!
I was browsing through Nordstrom and found 4 little black dresses under $100 that I think would look quite chic this holiday season.
Maggy London Lace Bodice Mesh Dress ($98)
Teeze Me Tiered Mesh Dress ($68)
Teeze Me Rhinestone Bow Strapless Dress ($78)
JS Collections Sweetheart Neck Mesh Dress ($93.90)
I love the first and last dresses. The first one is elegant but sexy. The …read more

If you’ve been following the Fall and Winter shoe trends I’m sure you’re well aware of the fact that ankle boots and/or booties are on the top of every fashionista’s wish list.
I was browsing through Forever 21 earlier today and noticed they have quite a few fabulous ankle boot styles to chose from so I thought I’d show you 5 stylish and affordable ankle booties that I definitely wouldn’t mind wearing this season!
Segment Bootie ($25.80)
Zipper Trim Slit Pumps ($22.80)
Cutout Leatherette Bootie ($25.80)
Basket Ankle Boot ($25.80)
Urban Studded Bootie ($26.80)
Don’t you love how all of these are under $30? At that price …read more

One of our good friends is getting married in March and the bride-to-be is the type that doesn’t want some ridiculously expensive wedding dress and I don’t blame her.  During these economic times, some brides would rather put the money they save on their dresses to other parts of their weddings. That’s where bridal outlets and sales come in!
One of my other friends scored her wedding dress at JCrew and I went over to the website today to check out their selection and was quite impressed.  If you want a gown that’s simple and elegant, below are six wedding gowns …read more

Every year Glamour magazine publishes their list of the Women of the Year. This list, which will be published in their December issue (on newsstands tomorrow, November 10th), features and applauds powerful women all over the world that have had amazing accomplishments are are an inspiration to all. Honorees have all made contributions to entertainment, business, sports, fashion, science and politics.
Without further ado, Glamour magazine’s 2009 Women of the Year are…
1. Dr. Maya Angelou – A memoirist, poet, educator and civil rights activist.
2. Dr. Jane Aronson – A pediatrician who created Worldwide Orphans Foundation which has provided life-altering support to …read more

Sometimes being fashionable doesn’t come cheap – or does it? Let’s face it, not a lot of people can afford to splurge on a pair of the latest Louboutins, Choos or Manolos.  Some women would rather spend a few hundred on a handbag (I do this!) than a pair of shoes.
If you’re a shoe addict and a bargain shopper, here’s a list of 4 websites for affordable and stylish shoes you might not have heard of.

Love My Shoes

Cutesy Girl

Urban Original

Gotham City Online
All of these websites cater to the bargain shopping fashionista in all of us. They carry an assortment of …read more

After researching, writing and reading about fashion, style and beauty you’d think I’d be sick of it. That couldn’t be further from the truth! I embrace anything and everything having to do with fashion, style and beauty and that translates very well to the shows that I watch and record (to savour again and again) on DVR.
Below are my top favourite fashionable TV shows – maybe we’ll share the same ones?
Gossip Girl
My guilty pleasure! I love Serena’s boho style and Blair is always channeling Audrey Hepburn. I can even appreciate Jenny’s edgy outfits. GG has helped me discover …read more

I love movies as much as I love fashion. Being a fashionista, I’m always drawn to characters with an amazing wardrobe. Some of the best movies are the ones that showcase beautiful clothing or the era’s current fashion and the character’s style. A character’s costume and overall look is very important in a movie as it helps ‘paints the picture’.
Here’s my personal list of fashionable movies, in no particular order:
500 Days of Summer (2009)
Marie Antoinette (2006)
Sense and Sensibility (1995)
Romeo and Juliet (1996 and 1968)
The Duchess (2008)
The Great Gatsby (1974)
The Notebook (2004)
Cruel Intentions (1999)
Breakfast at Tiffany’s (1961)
Clueless (1995)
Gone With the Wind …read more

Now that you know how to pronounce the top designer fashion labels with ease, let’s discuss some common fashion terms and phrases. Some of these are pretty easy but then again not everyone is a well versed fashionista!
Think of this as a mini fashion glossary!
A-Line Dress / Skirt – A dress or skirt that is fitted at the waist and then flares out to a full skirt
Appliqué – A type of stitch where a design is created by sewing pieces of fabric or materials together onto another fabric
Basque Waist/V-Waist – A dropped waist that begins at the …read more