If the idea of wearing lace conjures up images of little old ladies, bad junior prom dresses and bridezillas ( as it has for me pretty much my whole adulthood ), then now is the perfect time to open up your mind and eyes and give this ultimate feminine and frilly fabric a second look.

From the runways of Prada, Dolce and Gabanna, Chanel, Balmain to Alexander McQueen- a modern take on this ancient fabric ( yes some speculate it’s been around since the Roman Empire ) will be one of the hottest looks and textures for Fall fashion.

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Would Dorothy’s shoes have been as powerful if they were lemon yellow? I think not.

Snow White’s lips against her “skin as white as snow” wouldn’t have excited the imagination as much if they were petal pink. (more…)   

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The connection between color and fragrance is deeply ingrained and I pay close attention to how well these two elements align in the products I look at.

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Do you ever find yourself falling so much in love with a new piece of clothing that you want to wear it all the time. I know I have. It’s that perfect storm of fit, style and color that will have me reaching for the same dress, pants, blouse etc. over and over again. For budget conscience shoppers like me it’s a good thing- since the actual cost of anything depends on how much use you get out of it ( you know a bargain is no bargain if you never wear it- philosophy! )

But my ‘uniform tendencies’ haunt me sometimes- I do worry about showing up in the same dress for two parties or events in a row that may be attended by the same guests. But if the occasion is out of the loop- and will be sure to feature a whole new crowd- then I’m in luck, and my favorite garb gets another ‘go’! But what’s a girl ( with my same tendencies of clothing puppy love ) to do when she has paparazzi falling her all over the globe.

Rocking a Carolina Herrera frock

This seems to be the fashion conundrum that Vogue’s Editor-in- Chief, Anna Wintour, has recently found herself in. (more…)   

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Cherished as symbols of purity and perfection, pearls are the ultimate symbol of good taste.

I adore pearls. As a jewelry designer I love all gems, their color and beauty is an inspiration. Brightly colored stones really get me, however; I am equally drawn to the subtle color of pearls. Their lustrous hues come in gold, aubergine and pistachio to platinum, white, and peacock.

For many years I have had a love affair with pearls. Sadly I overlooked them for a long time. I saw my fill of the small white choker length strand, paired with matching studs as the finishing touch to the sweater set. Unless you are going for “straight laced,” I suggest avoiding this look. For so long pearls just came across to me as “strict.” (more…)   

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Is runway fashion- “art”? The curators at London’s Barbican Art Gallery seem to think so.

Their latest exhibit “The House of Viktor & Rolf”, a retrospective dedicated to the past 15 years of creative endeavors by the masterful Dutch duo- Viktor Horsting and Rolf Snoeren, opens on June 18th.

Viktor & Rolf with their “dolls”

Viktor & Rolf have made a name for themselves not only as a design team that enjoys creating beautiful clothes but also one that strives to present their collections each and every season in their own unique way. (more…)   

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I saw this in my latest issue of Marie Claire and thought I would share:

Five Artist turn a fresh new lens on the season’s hottest trends.

“First introduced in 1952, Ray-Ban Wafarers have become the most instantly recognizable, stylishly iconic sunglasses in the world. This spring, Ray-Ban is re-inventing these glamorous shades by adding an array of colors to their distinctively-shaped frames. To introduce this new line of colored Wayfarers, Ray-Ban and Marie Claire partnered to launch Project Colorize, inviting five of NYC’s hottest artists to create works of art inspired by the season’s fashion trends: Day-Glo, Floral, Painterly, and Tailored. (more…)   

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I just love this new M.A.C. line but then again how could I not. It is as much art as it is makeup.

The eye shadow colors pleases my eye. Just having the two colors to the left be placed horizontally rather then vertically turns these eye shadow colors into little works of art

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Today we bid farewell to a maestro of fashion, beauty and lifestyle. Yves Saint Laurent, the fashion designer whom first appeared on the fashion scene in the late 1950’s when he took over the reigns at Christan Dior at the mere age of 21, passed away this weekend at his home in Paris.

Yves Saint Laurent, from the beginning of his career in the 1950’s to his final walk down the runway in 2002, was a man of utmost style

A true pioneer of haute couture and a shaping force behind so many fashionable ideas it’s easy to forget they didn’t always exist (more…)   

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Are you green with envy?

I am because emerald is not my birthstone. Don’t get me wrong, I love garnet, my birthstone; but emerald is the epitome.

Green is my favorite color. This is one of the reasons emeralds are high up in my “gemstone love” top ten.

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