how to incorporate new trends via a scarf...

an easy way to add a new trend to your already fabulous style...perhaps a trend that you like...but want to step into lightly...is via a scarf...a scarf to begin with...is already a great way to add style to an outfit...for the spring/summer season...you want to think about light weight scarves...such as in linen, cotton, silk or a blend of these...

say for example you are loving that pastels are big this season (which they are...along with bold bright colors) but you aren't really keen on getting big pieces in pastel...finding a scarf in your favorite pastel color is all you need...add it to your neutrals...your plain white tees...or mix it in with some brights...and you have just incorporated a new trend in your wardrobe...without going all out...

infinity scarf
j crew

the same would work in a bold color...you don't need to buy a whole pant suit in a bold color (unless of course that is your style)...just find that perfect bold color in a scarf...

perhaps you are interested in playing with prints...but feeling a bit timid...here are some fun examples of adding a fun geometric or floral print...doesn't it add just the perfect amount of fun to an outfit?

echo geo wrap
nordstrom

liberty floral scarf
j crew

kate spade chevron stripe scarf
nordstrom

such an easy way to bring your basics to life...or baby steps to trying out a new trend...a scarf is easy and the choices are limitless...

just doing my job...

yes...a good deal of my job is spent in client closets...and another big part is spent in departments stores, boutiques...malls...so it is important for me to know what is in stores...pretty frequently...and while i make a habit of perusing the stores...usually by myself...it is a whole lot funner when it is with a group of like-minded women...

the aici (association of image consultants) san francisco chapter will occasionally put together what we call a "walk-about"...where a different location is chosen each time...and we have a little guided tour set-up for us...this last week...we had such a walk-about in santana row - san jose...

and let me tell you...there are some nice perks that come along with this already fun day...many of the stores that choose to participate will offer up presentations for us...discounts...discounts for clients...and other fun goodie bags...

here is our group from last week...surrounded by...well...kate spade handbags...can you think of anything better?  it was a fun day to catch up...brainstorm...and of course...shop!

and when a boutique welcomes us with champagne & macaroons...well...i am pretty much all ears... =) as anne fontaine did for us...yes...i had a glass...and one macaroon...pistachio...

we ended the day at an outdoor mexican restaurant...chips & margaritas...more laughter...and lots of chit chat...all in all...a hard day's work...after all...i'm just doing my job...

fashion funnies: a good pair of shoes...

"cinderella teaches girls the wrong message:  no real woman would leave behind one of her good shoes at a party..."

sorry for the sporadic posts this week...or lack there of...been busy with the accessories trunk show...there is still time for you bay area peeps to stop on by...follow us on facebook or the website to get details...show continues today (april 26 10am to 3pm) and ends tomorrow (april 27 10am to 3pm)...grab a friend or two and come on by to get some great one of a kind accessories...

and most importantly...enjoy your weekend!

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to see the real you...

i have always been inspired by dove commercials...advertisements...it is all about seeing the beauty in all of us...and that beauty is the differences in all of us...this most recent video really hit a cord with me...we as women...focus on what we don't really like about ourselves...while others see the beauty in us...

may this resonate with you as well...and may we all celebrate our unique beauty...and see the real "us"...

trunk show coming to the bay area...

today i spent the afternoon with my good friend adena...going over inventory for our upcoming accessories trunk show...can i just say...what a fun afternoon...i mean what can be better then working with beautiful baubles, handbags & scarves...and thinking about how to set it all up...oh and then admiring all the intricate work of each designer...

so for all you bay area peeps...keep next week open...thursday thru saturday...for more updates...feel free to like us on savvy chic boutique...we will definitely be posting lots of pics and descriptions of what will be featured at this trunk show...

but for a sneak peak intro...we have gerard yosca...rachel reinhardt...alexis bittar...and about 23 other designers...more info to follow...stay tuned...

put a little"spring" in your step...

been craving a new spring shoe...so while perusing the j crew site for some spring yumminess...i came across a few that would be a perfect fit for spring...are you thinking of adding a little "spring" to your step?  

when it comes to spring shoes...do you expand on color and/or pattern?

etta pumps
j crew

seville stripe espadrilles
j crew

lillian low suede wedges
j crew

tybee metallic slide sandal
j crew

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holy jackets...

j crew does THE best videos...do a search...over on my side bar...j crew videos to see the others...this one...titled "holy jackets"...talks of the fabrics...the generations producing those fabrics...and what makes a fabulous suit...

"my grandfather had just five jackets in his whole life, but those five jackets were holy jackets, so he looked after his jackets"

the video goes on to talk about how the younger generation is starting to dress up...and looking at the old...meaning old movies...eras from years back...and getting that sense of suiting back...

enjoy!

the right time and place for lace...

...is now!  such a feminine delicate look...and as always...what i tell my clients and friends...depending on your style...you can wear a little bit of lace and have it go a long way...or go all out in a lace dress...either way you choose...lace is one of the spring 2013 trends...and the options are endless...

while you may have been used to seeing black lace dresses...opt for a fun spring color...want to make it a bit more edgy?  add your tough leather jacket to it...a nice mix of feminine & masculine...hard and soft...

david meister cap sleeve lace dress
nordstrom

this lovely lace skirt is a great addition to your wardrobe...depending on what you pair it with...it could be a great casual look...change up a few items...only to be dressed up for an evening out on the town...

collection pencil skirt in scalloped lace
j crew

adding a nice lace shoe to your collection isn't a bad idea...whether you opt for a heel or flat...lots of great choices out there...

dolce & gabbana lace pump
nordstrom

and if you are thinking lace is just too girlie for you...you might change your mind when you take a look at this leather dress...with just a tiny bit of lace...this is nothing about girlie...and everything about making a tough sexy statement...

jason wu embossed leather sheath dress
nordstrom

choosing your stripes...

yes...stripes have been "in" for quite some time...and they will continue to be "in" this season...and for many seasons to come...why?  stripes are fun!  and therefore a good investment for years to come...

now choosing the color of stripes...in black and white it's classic...in navy and white it's nautical...in yellow and turquoise it's playful...red and black stripes...dramatic...but don't just stop with your tees...

...for a striped handbag as shown below is always ultra fabulous!

pacific heights sloan
kate spade

discarded to divine 2013...

another year has come and gone...and it is time for discarded to divine 2013...i am bummed as this will be the first year that i will be missing the event...but...i wanted to do a post on it...because it is a great cause...and perhaps some of you might want to attend...

discarded to divine...reclaimed fashion...reclaimed lives...how did this magnificent event come about to be?  here is "the story" taken from the website:

It began in 2005, when St. Vincent de Paul Society Help Desk Director Sally Rosen found herself facing a pile of unusable donated clothing, torn and stained. Sally thought, "While working at the Help Desk, I realized our discards were waiting to be transformed into divine creations." She began to think of recycling, imagining how these discarded garments could be remade into something new and useful. She decided to invite designers to take the discarded clothing and create wearable works of art and exquisite home décor, thus Discarded to Divine was created.

Discarded to Divine is a charitable event showcasing the talents of professional and aspiring designers who transform discarded, donated clothing into one-of-a-kind couture creations and exquisite home décor which are auctioned to benefit those overcoming poverty, homelessness and domestic violence.

pretty amazing that a pile of unused clothing...would inspire one woman to take that...and make this incredible fashion event...and fundraiser...for st. vincent de paul...

the actual event is always fun with silent auction and all...but there is also a preview of the garments...shown one nite at the de young museum...click on the website link above to get all the info! 

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the chambray shirt...

there are those certain items in your closet that just make it easy to get dressed...take a pair of jeans...once you find the ones that fit you nicely...making fun outfits is fun...and limitless...

the same goes for the wonderful chambray shirt...of course...as always...fit is key...find one that is tailored...meaning...not a man's cut...you want to show off those curves...once you've found the right fit...making fun outfits is fun...and limitless... =)  yes...i'm repeating myself...

while the picture shown below is pretty plain...here are some fun ideas to try...pair your chambray shirt with a bright colored pencil skirt...or a swingy skirt...add kitten heels...and pearls...

not your type of look?  another variation...wear it with a white jean...and add a super colorful scarf and stack of leather bracelets on your wrist...

what is your variation going to be?  share in the comments below how you plan on wearing your chambray shirt...

fashion funnies: packing - men vs women...

how many mom's can relate?

enjoy your weekend!

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april showers got you down?

"april showers bring may flowers"

"there is no sun without the rain"

while i agree whole-heartedly with the above statements...i'm not much of a fan of the rain...especially when it should be sunny outside...isn't that what spring is all about?  but april showers do exist...and while it is spring...do put away all your drab winter rain gear...celebrate spring...even through the april showers...

here are some fabulous ways to put a little spring in your rain filled day...april showers got you down?  these are sure to bring a smile to your face...and everyone around you!

no reason to be carrying around a blah black umbrella...add some color...or a fun graphic print...or both!

kate spade new york "pop art" check umbrella
nordstrom

no reason to be running around fretting if you are going to accidently step into a puddle...or maybe you want to...go running through a few puddles...sure to lift your spirit...but make sure you are set with a nice pair of rainboots...how fun are these? colorful & with polka dots...

chooka "classical dot" rain boot
nordstrom

and if nothing else...at least go for a fun raincoat...nothing brighter then a nice spot of color on a dark & grey day...

ilse jacobsen hornbaek hooded raincoat
nordstrom 

different ways to knot a belt...

i am always amazed at the clever ways i see belts looped & knotted...adds a great detail to your outfit...with some wonderful interest...especially when you've got all that extra leather hanging off to the side...

came across this lovely tutorial on pinterest...if you click on the photo source below...it will enlarge the pic...or better yet...i found the original blog post from fashionrolla...take a peak...and let me know which ones you try out!

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mom jeans...

my girlfriend dana shared this on her facebook page today...made me laugh...gotta love those snl clips...

whatever you do...don't try this...or i should say...don't try these at home...or anywhere...for that matter!

furry shoes...

if you have been a long time reader...one thing you probably picked up on...is my love for shoes...will i ever have enough?  most likely no...because there will always be another that is just that much different from what i already own...that will warrant the need to "have"...

that being said...it is very very rare that i come across a shoe that i definitely know that i will not want to own it...no matter the price...or the designer...with all the fashion magazines i go through each month...one ad...just has me baffled...

may i present to you...the fur shoe...uh yeah...no thank you...anyone out there interested in owning this shoe?  i just don't get it...but thought i would share with all of you...there is this pump...

angular fur bi-color pump
celine

and for those that prefer a flat...how about going for a lovely birkenstock look...in fur of course...

boxy flat strap sandal
celine

now while i can usually appreciate all fashion...whether it be my style or not...these...well...i just don't get...