holiday pants...

when it comes to holiday pants...the fancier you go...the more simple your top can be...the same concept as we discussed a few days ago with holiday skirts...so when i think of pants for the holidays...for parties...for get together's with friends...i say...go all out...tis the season...

taking examples from the fabulous finds consignment boutique...here are some options you might not have thought of...feel free to click on the link below each picture if you see something you like...but most often then not...we have some items in our closet...that have been long forgotten...and just need a little bit of reviving...hope these give you some inspiration...

holiday parties are about shimmer and shine...texture...so why not go for a wide leg pleated pant?  or a rich velvet...in black...or go for a color...like emerald green?  gold or silver pants?  why not?  just pair it with a simple top...and add some lovely bling...or go for a beaded pant...yes...beaded...or pair your gem colored jeans with a fabulous top...add accessories...you are set to enjoy those parties you are hesitating on...because "you don't have anything to wear"...

joseph ribkoff

juliana collezione

chaiken

ann taylor

chaiken

san remo by laura knits

holiday jackets...

today for holiday wear...we are focusing on jackets...when i think of a jacket for holiday parties...whether dressy or casual...i always think of shimmer...beading...embellishments...and rich fabrics...so as i have been doing all week...we are using examples from lovelies in the fabulous finds consignment boutique...so please be sure to take a peak...but more then that...i am hoping this inspires in you...possibly items that are already in your closet...just waiting to be worn...

what i love about these holiday jackets...most think dressy...but really...they would be great with a pair of jeans as well...so think beyond how you "normally" have worn an outfit...and give it some new life...

laurence kazar

j crew

cynthia steeffe

victor costa

inc black silk jacket

holiday golden shoes...

so what could be better then dipping your feet in a little bit of gold for the holiday season?  now of course...i think that gold should be worn other times as well...but for sure during this festive time...so as i have been showing off some of the lovelies in the fabulous finds consignment boutique this week...today we feature all that is gold...in the shoe department...

whether you are a high-heeled gal...or prefer something a bit closer to the ground...try on some gold this season...for a party or two...they go great with the dressiest of outfits...to complimenting a lovely pair of jeans...

and if you see something below that catches your eye...just click on the link below the pic...it will take you straight to that item...happy shopping!

marc jacobs

bcbg

charles david

stuart weitzman

bcbg max azria

banana republic

steve madden

holiday skirts...

yesterday i decided to do a week of holiday party attire...with today's focus on skirts...these are all currently in the fabulous finds consignment boutique...please do take a peak at all of our selections...but more then that...i am hoping to inspire you...and possibly remind you of items that you might already have in your closet...

when it comes to skirts during the holiday season...it is probably one of the easiest outfits to put together...all you need is a fun skirt...think texture...design...color...how about a velvet or leather, lace or brocade?  and with that...you can add a simple black tank top or turtleneck...(or crisp white blouse) whatever your preference...and some tights...and fabulous shoes or boots...and you are set!

if you see something you like below...just click on the link underneath the picture...and it will take you straight to that item...

inc silver grey silk skirt

linda allard ellen tracy olive green leather skirt

bloomingdales burgundy wool skirt

bcbg max azria black textured skirt

juliana collezione green silk skirt

juliana collezione victorian brocade with velvet trim

holiday tops...

it is that time of year...the hustle and bustle of the season...and along with it...invitations to parties...while the parties are fun...sometimes the anxiety of what to wear...can almost make us not want to attend...but your attire should never be the reason to rsvp "no" to any party...

this week...i thought i would show different items from the fabulous.finds consignment boutique...whether you shop there...(which of course...i hope you do...) or somewhere else...hopefully these ideas will spark some ideas for you...and some items just like these...may already be lurking in your closet...just waiting to be worn...

one of the easiest ways to get ready for a party...just add a fun top to an already owned pair of black slacks...jeans...or your favorite skirt...when i think of holiday parties...i think beautiful gem colors...or simply adding a top with a little bit of embellishment...and you are set to rsvp "yes"...

any of these interest you?  just click on the links to take you right to that item...but be sure to look around...lots more to choose from...

inc green silk top 

ann taylor black sequined tank top

joseph ribkoff

grass collection bustier top

juliana collezione bustier top

arden b cream top

laurence kazar black beaded top

ice magenta top

lafayette 148 iridescent top

happy thanksgiving...

wishing you a fabulous thanksgiving day & weekend!

iris apfel & ari seth cohen - drug of choice...

this women is such an inspiration to me...iris apfel...and her drug of choice...can you guess what it is?

men's corner: to brogue or not to brogue...

there was a time where brogues were worn by the men on wall street...and it was usually the older distinguished gentlemen...at least that is how i remember it...but brogues have come a long way baby!  such a great way to pull together some great casual looks...

if you are looking for brogues to go with your jeans...for example...step out of the box a bit...go for something a little more...well...not expected...maybe not your usual black or dark brown that you gravitate to...there are some interesting colors out there...brogues that already have the "worn in" look...and some neutrals that are great to enhance your shoe closet...

here are some fabulous choices...different tones of brown...how about a nice olive green touch?  or even a nice grey suede...these are sure to enhance any of your casual looks...

original penguin brogue wt
zappo's

hush puppies 1958 - brogue lug
zappo's

john varvatos richards wing tip
zappo's

calvin klein faxon
zappo's

inspiration: life is always better...

enjoy the weekend

just because...

there is something so special about a "just because" gift...personally...i love them almost as much as i love giving them to friends and family...what does it signify?  basically...someone thought of you and only you when they saw a certain object...

in this case...it was this lovely wine glass...which my sweet friend linda saw...and immediately thought of me...awww...how does that not warm someones heart?  she presented it to me while we were having a girls chat session over several pomegranate martini's...

the wine glass has lovely lipstick and hats all around it...and "not a day over fabulous" written in pink & black...i'm sure my wine will be tasting better when it is served in this glass...

thanks linda!  love yah girl!

put a topper on it...

the cloche hat...an ode to the 1920's...old hollywood glam...

talk about adding a bit of chic to your outfit...

a fun trend...and added bonus...as it will save you

on a bad hair day...

the great thing about these toppers...is that you can still

play into your sense of style...whether you are about 

classic color & cut...or love the addition of a bow...

feathers more your thing?  how about some studs...

or go for a fun animal print...be bold in a vibrant color...

whichever you choose...a definite pop to your outfit...

put a topper on it... by fabufinds featuring nordstrom hats

you had me at hello: embellished goodness...

how lovely does katie holmes look here in this pic from the september issue of california style magazine...the whole spread on her was pretty amazing...but alas...my heart stopped when i got to this page...

i am all about embellishments...in necklaces...we are seeing them on dresses...jackets...etc...but a whole skirt?  my heart swooned...and this fabulous skirt by louis vuitton - definitely had me at hello...and of course...with the "price upon request"...basically means...it is out of my budget...but i can still dream...

scanned by moi

feather boas & fabulousness...

you know those days where all you want to do is get home...crawl in your comfy pj's...and call it a day?  i had such a day...today...not feeling all that well...i couldn't wait to get home...but i had my monthly networking group that i meet with...with a meeting...tonite!  i forced myself to go...telling myself that it would be over soon...and we were discussing business plans...so i wanted to be there...hopefully to spark some new ideas...and get rejuvenated...

as i walk in...the first thing i notice are these adorable plates on the conference table...of course the word "fabulous" jumped out at me...but it didn't register...

i then saw...matching napkins...and i'm thinking...we are getting kinda fancy here...for our monthly monday nite networking group...

my eyes then saw a rounder of lovely cupcakes...i thought to myself...this is going to be an ok meeting...

and then i turned towards the chair...to plop my handbag down...and on the top of the chair is a lovely & wild feather boa...it wasn't till then that it hit me...we are celebrating my birthday!  what a great lead in to talking about business plans...needless to say...although i wasn't feeling well...i was really glad i showed up...these gals have been my support...my sounding board...my friends...for many many years...and how well do they know me??

all the way down to the lovely cocktail napkins they had for me...i'm thinking they just want me to invite them over for cocktails...what do you think?

thank you eileen, kerry, rhonda, virginia & lois for such a lovely surprise...love you all!  thank you for making me feel so special...and to aimee & karen...i know you were there in spirit!