The Look for Less...

Here we have the uber chic Alexander McQueen black and red striped hooded dress.. Available at Net-a-porter.com ...$1655.00

OR......

This very similar and savvy-chic black and red striped hooded dress by Voom... Available on Rumor.com...$196.00

Happy Shopping!!!

Statement Dress of the Year..

Last night Glamour Magazine honored Rihanna, among others, as a triumphant woman of the year. I'd like to honor her for wearing the best statement dress of the year!!!

She's never afraid to take a risk and embodies all that fashion and style is all about. As I am always saying, "fashion has rules; style does not". Rih-Rih (or should I say Mariel Haenn, her stylist), knows how to take basic fashion rules and incorporate them into a style of her own. She knows how to break the rules and make it work...

Last night, Rhianna wore this most intriguing, drama-filled, statement gown; yet it was still very elegant and sophisticated. The gown is by Stephane Rolland from the '09/Spring-Summer collection.

On the runway....

Speechless!!! I love it!!! What do you think?

Top 5 Ways To Dress for the Holidays

Can u believe it's already November??? I went to visit an old friend recently(last month), and she had her Christmas tree up and decorated!!(I'm not joking)... It seems as if we busily rush through the days and months to get to this most wonderful and festive time; no matter how you celebrate it... Fall and winter fashions are my favorite; so full of drama and possibilities. Leather, fur, lace, and layers- oh my!!! Most of all, it's the time of year to party!!!!!!!!

Families come together to give thanks. Students have long holiday breaks. Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa; no matter what the occasion, we all have one thing in common when we party and celebrate. We all want to look fabulous!!!! Therefore, I came up with 5 must-have options to be at your best for this time of year.

Embellished Jackets

First up......The Office Party..... Dazzle in the office with a sleek embellished, jacquard jacket. Pair over a sheath dress or those basic tailored trousers for a festive, yet professional, holiday ensemble.

One Shoulder Dress
Secondly...The Cocktail Party....One shoulder dress, no matter if it's long or short, is the perfect option for the holiday cocktail party. If it's a gathering of co-workers or mingling with the girls; this look says sexy and sophisticated, but still fun and mysterious.

Draped Jumper

Next up... The Dinner Party...An easy party alternative is the draped jumper... Pair with ballet flats and bold statement jewelry for a casual look as hostess of that holiday dinner party. Or rock some strappy stilettos as a guest. Look for satin fabrics and jewel tone shades of the season.

Statement Dress
Next up...Bell of the Ball...For the seriously-formal affair, make a statement without uttering a word! Go for a "statement" dress that embodies all the trends of the season: hues of red and gold, embellishment, drama, and shine...Speechless!!!!

Metallic Ice

And finally... Toast of the Town.... Ring the alarm and party like it's 2010!!! Part long, part short, all the way hottt!!! Look for that perfect touch of sparkle to light the halls...

Happy Shopping!!!

The Perfect Red Lips for Fall

As I mentioned before, red lipstick is making a big, bold, sexy comeback for Fall. Don't be afraid. The key is to take it on and experiment to find the perfect shade for your skin tone. One key to remember is that orange-reds work best on fair to light skin tones. Blue-reds are perfect for medium to dark tones. I found one lipstick that works well for most skin tones; Mac Viva Glam I. It's a mixture of orange and blue-red, and seems to be mainly universal.

Always keep in mind that when doing a serious red lip, keep the eyes to a minimum. It's perfectly okay to outline your eyes for definiton, but do not go smokey. A basic rule of thumb is when the lips are heavy in color, the eyes should be soft; and vice versa for the eyes. When you are doing a heavy smokey eye, go soft on the lip color. Now there are always exceptions, but if you are a novice when it comes to make-up follow the basic guidelines...

Here is a short tutorial video on how to apply the perfect, glamour red lip. Happy Shopping!!!

2009 VMA....Love 'em or Don't Look at 'em....

It was an interesting night, to say the least. The 2009 VMA's put the MTV awards shows back on the map; non-stop great performances, unexpected debochery, and an annoying host! All the ingredients for top-ratings. This was also the time for artists to show off their creative fashion style; or lack thereof. Here are some of my fav's of the night.

Y'all know my girl comes first... Beyonce wore this Roberto Cavalli dress and Cesare Paciotti shoes.... I've seen her in better. I wasn't crazy for the "balloon pouch" in the front of the dress...

Jenny From The Block chose this Louis Vuitton dress and Christian Louboutin shoes. The shoes rock!!!! The dress looks better on the runway. And who paired this dress with these shoes???.....Anyway....

Whoa!!! Ahhmm.........I love Lady Gaga!!!!! She scares me a little, but that only adds to the excitement..LOL... She wore Jean Paul Gaultier all night....

My dear, sweet Taylor Swift... She looks just like lady that she is growing into... Such class in this Kaufman Franco gown...

Oops!!! Shakira and Pink wore this Balmain studded dress! Who rocked it better????? I like the way Shakira added the trendy OTK boots for drama....

Love'em, but..........Speechless!!!! Don't know who/what they are wearing...LOL...
Happy Shopping!!!

OFF-Fashion Week...

There are theatrical plays that make it to Broadway, and then there are those that come alive "off-Broadway". The same is for the "clothing line" of She by Sheree. Sheree Whitfield of the Real Housewives of Atlanta debuted her much speculated line during the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week 2010. But let's not get it twisted(two snaps and a circle...LOL), it took place during Fashion Week in New York; not at Fashion Week in Bryant Park. I have to get my thoughts together so I can articulate how I feel about this in a mature manner. So for now I will leave you some pics from the showing. I'd love to hear how you feel about this collection... Would you wear it? Do you like it????? Was it worth the hype? You tell me; then I'll tell you.....

Hangem' High....

Macys $20.00

Now that you know where to get hottt handbags at a great price, let's keep them off the floor. The perfect remedy is the handbag hanger! I've been using mine for a while now and everytime I pull it out, people ask, what is that? Where did u get it? Can you get me one? Okay, so I have to share. This makes the absolutley perfect gift for any and every lady and any and every occassion. I promise, she will love it!!! It's convenient, it protects your bag from the dirty floor, you won't have to put your germ filled bag on the dinner table, their inexpensive, most hold up to 45 lbs, and most importantly>>> their absolutely cute and fabulous!!!

I found mine at Stein Mart for around $18.00!

They are available at most department stores in the accessory areas. If you can't find them there, check out Pursejewelry.com.

This is the "S" hook. It hangs on a door and really comes in handy when you have to use a public restroom. And it's only $4.95 at pursejewelry.com

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Stock up now for every woman on your Christmas list! Happy Shopping!!!

Bargain Bags...

I made it my personal mission to find 10 of the hottest oversized, everyday bags under $200!!! In addition, they are not all basic black. Remember that it's not necessary to match your bag with your outfit on a daily basis. If it's a fabulous oversized bag, any pop of color will work. Wear it with confidence! Happy Shopping!!!
Hype...$195.00 @ Bluefly
Matt & Nat... $195.00 @ Bluefly

Dooney & Burke..$176.00 @ Macy's

Dautore..$169.00 @ Bluefly

Betsey Johnson...$110.00 @ Macy's
both $68.00 from Urban Outfitters

Rampage...$66.oo @ Macy's
Tiganello...$60.95 @ Macy's

Forever 21...$29.80

2010 Spring MB Fashion Week... Day One

Mercedes Benz Fashion Week kicked off with a little fizz in NYC at Bryant Park. I was so excited to see so many of my early spring predictions come to life. But for the most part I was disappointed. I was not wowed!!!

The day began with an early showing from Michael Angel. The collection entailed a color scheme too dark for spring, but infused with soft fabrics; it works. He showcased the bell shape and feminine frills with rocker edge; as I predicted. Angel translated the "structured" trend of the curent fall season into a softer silhouette to enhance feminine curves. Although this showing did not make me think of a resort vacation break, for the most part, it reminded me of last year's Alexander McQueen Collection. It put me in the mood to be at an uptown Manhattan club siping on a martini. Would I rock the pieces in this collection? Damn right! I love it; just doesn't make me think "Springtime"...

Michael Angel

I was eagerly anticipating the showing from BCBG Maxazria. To my surprise, I was somewhat disapointed. I've seen it all before from him. Draping, draping, draping. Just another way to drape. The collection was beautiful, but I've seen it last year. I wanted to see something exciting from Maxazria. Would I wear this collection? I already have! Been there, it's in my closet, done that. Sorry...

BCBG Maxazria

David Elfin presented his interpretation for Spring 2010 on the promenade. One word to describe this collection>>>androgynous!!! That's all; nothing more, nothing less...

David Elfin

My second highly anticipated collection was from Ports 1961. And she did the damn thing! Her collection embodied all that says resort time. It puts you in the mind of St. Tropez; south of France. Elegant daytime cafe dining to sexy evening get-togethers. Soft color tones, draping, mixing of textures(soft fabrics with adornments and leather belts); bell shapes, lady-like grandeur with unexpected pops; this collection had it all! Check out the video of the entire collection!



Cesar Galindo

Cesar Galindo closed out the first day with a stunning take on Spring elegance!

Today was a mix of emotions. Stay tuned to see what the rest of the week brings!!!

Happy Shoping!!!