The Almighty Blazer

This is one item that everyone of all body types should have in their closets - the almighty blazer. It does wonders for the body as well as help to make a strong fashion statement. Let's talk about bodies for just one second, if you chose a structured blazer, your waistline will appear smaller, creating the wonderful hourflass figure that we all adore. Trust me, I have an athletic body type, I always go for a single-breasted, two button blazer with a tailored waistline. It never fails to create some curves on my figure. It's also a great completer piece. A good-looking blazer can polish a look. It's extremely versatile and welcomed in almost every atomosphere: in the office, a night on the town, hanging in Martha's Vineyard, or going to the movies. A cool blazer is chic and easy to wear. It's a style staple. Hands down. (Btw, that will be my next post, the beauty of completing look!)

Marchesa Spring 2011

Marchesa Spring 2011 collection was absolutely stunning. Everything that walked the runway was a piece of art. Designers Keren Craig and Georgina Chapman of Marchesa have mastered laser cut fabrics, embroidery and not to mention gravity defying gowns. The blush silk laser cut, ruffled gown, the blush tool heirloom jumpsuit with black cropped lace jacket and the violet and silver hand-painted strapless gown were perfectly constructed. It's sensory overload for the eyes.

Love is the New Black

Love is the new black

I love fashion. I love to look good. I love love! When it comes to love in a romantic relationship I've noticed, it's less about what you're wearing and more about the connection, energy, and chemistry with the special person in your life. I've fret many days about what to wear on a date. Should I wear a sexy, classic little black dress? Or should I wear jaw dropping lingerie? Yes! I should do both. My boyfriend, most times, does not care what I'm wearing. I can be sporting in a dingy t-shirt and jeans and he tells me that I'm beautiful. Don't worry, you won't catch me wearing a dingy t-shirt unless its perfectly distressed and manufactured to be a grungy glam tee. It's just nice to know that he appreciates me for me and not for what I am wearing.

Rodarte Spring 2011

Fashionistas love new things! I have to say that the Rodarte Spring 2011 collection was a favorite. The 70s inspired line reminded my of my mother's basement. A wood panel print dress, the chocolate embossed leather skirt with matching 3-quarter skirt and the navy,cream, and chocolate color palette was candy to my eyes. This collection yelled funky glamour. The soul of fashion landed in this collection and I LOVE it!

Givenchy Haute Couture Spring 2011

Fashion Week is in full effect in New York City. Designers are showcasing their Spring 2011 lines. It's exciting to see all the styles, cuts, colors and fabrics that has graced the runway. Some designers such as Tom Ford embraced the idea of a small intimate fashion show with less shenanigans. With the change in the American economy, the recession has not completely disappeared, other designers followed suit. However, this luxurious industry is still producing bad ass clothing. I LOVED the Givenchy Haute Couture Spring 2011 collection.

Givenchy Haute Couture collection features a delicious daubute of formal gowns. The color pallete was soft, light, and full of delicate pastel colors: ivory, canary, and pale rose. The surprise pop of Vegas red on the back of some gowns were electric and showed spontaneity in this ultra feminine line. The use of feathers and nicely tied obi knots completed the look. And, I must not forget the sci-fi helmets, shaped as glamorous horns, take us out of space into a fashion universe.

Happy New Year

It's a New Year. I'm reflecting on my personal style or let's just say I'm looking for inspiration. I like to take a look in my closet and rid myself of things that I no longer wear. It's good practice and it keeps my closet fresh. I'm naturally bohemanian. I love bright colors, interesting patterns, atypical cuts. I can't help it. The New Year brings reflection, self-improvement, new interests, and new goals. Here's a couple of things that I found beautiful. I'm noticing that I'm attracted to the black/white color scheme which is totally unlike me!

The Jewel Tone Dress

While some say the little black dress is a fashion must, I beg to differ. The little jewel tone can dress can be a lot more fun as well as just as sophisticated. It's a great way to play up one your best attributes such as skin tone. When you wear the right color, you glow. Not to get off on a tangent, we're talking jewel tone dresses now, but this is something to keep in the back of your mind.

A great colored dress will leave you standing out of the crowd. It can also show style confidence. Of course, the little black dress is a classic piece. In my opinion it's just a little too safe. Indeed it's can be foul proof, but too safe for my taste.