Lasting Impression

“A woman can be over dressed but never over elegant.”

                                                             --Coco Chanel

Three… two… one... Happy New Year’s!  Okay, I am a little early, but you have approximately four days to figure out what you are wearing for New Year’s Eve.  This holiday brings out the best of the best in fashion because people know they are going to be seen by everyone, whether it's in person or on social media. You have one night to create a lasting impression from 2015 to 2016.  I have one word SEQUINS.  They are shimmery, shiny and a show stopper, especially when the light reflects off of them. You can wear a sequins dress, skirt, pants, shorts, shirt, or blazer (I think you get my point). Depending on where you are going to celebrate NYE, you can determine your best sequins look.  So I would say “Out with the old and in with the new with a touch of sequins.”  The countdown begins and you must create a lasting impression. Sequins will do the trick!

Black is Timeless

“Women who wear black lead colourful lives.”

                                    --Neiman Marcus

Over the weekend I made a trip to New York and while in SoHo shopping, I observed some of New York’s fashion.  I came across a lot of people wearing black.  When most people see others wearing the color black, mourning comes to mind or the popular 80s Goth fashion.  The color black is timeless and chic.  It’s a color that can be worn year round with the proper fabric choice because it draws in heat.  Linen and silk are great for spring and summer while flannel and wool are good for the fall/winter season.  Black is a go-to color for everything.  Just think about it, how many little black dresses do you own?  Black is slimming and looks good on all skin tones.  The downfall of black is that it can be one dimensional and look boring, that’s why when wearing the color, you have to make sure it’s flattering to your body type.  Pair an all-black outfit with a colored stiletto or add a bold accessory like a chunky necklace and even a colored lip.  Fashion trends come and go but one that will never go out of style wearing the color black. 

 

 

Velvet for the Holidays

“If loving fashion is a crime, we plead guilty.” 

                                  --Unknown

Happy Holidays!  The invites to holiday parties and phone calls to visit friends and family are starting to come, so you have to make sure you are on point from head to toe.  One thing about the holiday season is that it’s the perfect excuse to go shopping.  You have to buy gifts for others so why not treat yourself too?!  Typically you see people wearing cashmere and lace for the holidays but let’s cancel that look out completely and try something different.  During London fashion week, designers such as Christopher Kane re-introduced velvet to the fashion world.  Yup, I said it…velvet.  Believe it or not, velvet is hot, (literally cause you can break a sweat) but you know what I mean.  Velvet during the holidays is a must have and available in rich color shades that catches the attention of everyone.  It could be a blazer, jumpsuit, skirt or pant.  A perfect velvet piece to have for the holiday season is a dress.  It’s not heavy like you would think, it’s actually light and flows when you move.  While with family and friends this holiday season, make a toast to the designers for making velvet possible to wear again!

Bye Jeans, Hello Jogger Pants

"Comfy pants are the best part of my day."

                               --Unknown

Being comfortable can be something hard to do with fashion.  There are very few items a woman can have on and be comfortable wearing.  We all have worn tight fitting clothing such as skinny jeans and just have been like, “I cannot wait ‘til I get home and take these damn things off so I can breathe!”  Well, there’s an alternative to our tight, uncomfortable problem. It’s jogger pants! Both fashionable and comfortable, jogger pants are somewhat fitted but not too tight, they are also versatile from day to night.  Jogger pants are great for street style, work and play.  Pure perfection if you ask me!  Depending on your where you plan to wear your jogger pants and the look you are going for, they are available in leather, silk, cotton, prints and solids.  You can wear them to run errands with sneakers and if you don’t have time to change clothes, grab your stilettos and slip them on with your jogger  pants.  If you’re looking for style, comfort and fashion, just grab the jogger pants. Thank you to the fashion God for giving us joggers!