aici installation dinner & melissa fleis...

last nite aici (association of image consultants international) san francisco chapter held their annual installation dinner...it honestly was such a fun & stylish evening...it was a wonderful nite of seeing colleagues...

here is adena...our president (and wonderful friend) thanking me for my service on the board as treasurer...don't we look all serious?

obviously...there was fun involved...adena and i have been friends for many years...AND share the same birthday...and of course...we both have our love of fashion...here we are a little less serious...

and thanks were given to the board who served 2012-2013...we welcomed the new board for 2013-2014...and here we are...being sworn in...looking forward to working with this wonderful group of women...
 
                                      

the evening honored some members who more then deserved the awards they received...lots of mingling...and then we had a wonderful guest speaker...the lovely melissa fleis...project runway season 10 finalist...and although she did not win...she was always my favorite...so it was quite a delight to meet her in person...

she talked to us about her time on project runway...and yes...tim gunn is really that wonderful...upcoming trends...showed some of her fabulous designs...

her leather work is amazing!  

all in all...quite the fun evening...

fashion funnies: put on your big girl panties...

enjoy the weekend...and keep it stylish!

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men's corner: sprucing up your summer shorts...

while i have met some men who love to shop...ok...maybe love is a bit strong of a word to use...but men who don't mind shopping...but then there are those who absolutely hate to shop...don't want to be near a mall...store...or anything closely resembling retail...come to think of it...i even know a few women who do...

not loving to shop...is not an excuse to still be wearing shorts that you wore 8 years ago...time to update update update...and if you can't seem to get yourself to a store...get a friend to help...or...get a wardrobe stylist to shop for you...you would be amazed at what can be created for you (in way of a new wardrobe) in no time at all...

but if you plan on venturing out there...let's update to some new shorts...and while it is SO easy to go for basic black, brown, navy blue or khaki...let's step out a bit more...isn't summer all about fun in the sun?  your wardrobe should reflect some of that...

so...try a pattern...doesn't have to be bold...but it sure gives some interest...don't you think?

madras plaid short
banana republic

 how about adding some shorts in a vibrant color...

linen short
banana republic

if going bold is too much...go for a lighter color...but do go for color...

solid short
banana republic

any of these can be paired with a button down or t-shirt...and you are ready to go...and those old shorts that have seen better days?  toss them!

a nite of fashion with melissa fleis...

won't you join us?

aici (association of image consultants international) 

san francisco chapter 

is pleased to announce...

a nite of fashion 

with the lovely 

melissa fleis...project runway season 10 finalist...

NOT YOUR MOTHER'S LITTLE BLACK DRESS: AN EVENING OF FASHION WITH AN EDGE - BY SF DESIGNER MELISSA FLEIS, SPONSORED BY AICI 
HELD AT BLOOMINGDALE'S

(San Francisco, CA) The little black dress is newly reinvented for today's confident woman who knows her strengths and isn't afraid to show both confidence and charisma.

AICI SFBA presents a night of fashion on the fast track with Bay Area designer Melissa Fleis, a Project Runway Season 10 finalist, who casts her design magic with an emphasis on supple black leather clothing and accessories. The evening begins with a private members-only installation-of- officers' ceremony followed by an exclusive fashion event open to the public. The fashion-filled evening, Wednesday, July 17, begins with a champagne reception at 6:30 p.m. and followed by the fashion presentation at 7:00 p.m. at Bloomingdale's, 845 Market Street, San Francisco (Mission View Room, 3rd floor) 

   Cost: $45 Registration 

Fleis, a young designer on the move, recently signed an exclusive with her custom leather fashions and accessories at NWBLK, a fashion, South-of-Market design incubator. "I create for the self-assured woman in her 20s to 50s who seeks the simple sophistication of black leather designs,' says the slender couturier, who received her Masters of Fine Arts degree from Academy of Art University.

Wednesday, July 17, 2013 

$45.00 per person.

Check in and champagne at 6:30 pm.
Program 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

click here to register

hope to see you there!

you had me at hello: simple really can stand out...

sometimes...it feels good to get all guzzied up...but i am finding...that sometimes...the most simplistic of looks can be such "wow" factors...as in this gorgeous dress shown in vogue may 2013...bottega veneta petal-pink front-zip japanese-crepe dress...to say it had me at hello...is the understatement of the week...

simple really can stand out...don't you agree?

scanned by moi
vogue may 2013

how does your workout wear look?

whenever i am working with a client...i am looking at the whole picture of their lifestyle...meaning everything from work...to social events...to soccer games...to date nite...to working out... i feel that every area of your life should be covered when it comes to your wardrobe...

and one piece where i see the most non thought about area...would be the workout wear...i think...if you look good...you feel good...and who doesn't want to look & feel good while working out?  why should you just plop on an old ratty t-shirt and bottoms?  think of your workout gear as being your coach & cheerleader...

so take a look at what you currently wear to workout...has your sports bra lost its elastic give?  are your yoga pants so low cut that when you go to do your downward dog...you're showing more of your anatomy than you'd like?  do your running shoes have any tread left?  are there armpit stains on your t-shirts?

time to go shopping!

so what to look for?  one of the most important things is to look at fabric content...fabric that pulls moisture away from your skin...this will keep you comfortable during your workouts...and as always...look for a good fit...

and remember...workout clothes do not need to be boring...try some fun colors...prints or fun textures...just as there is interest in your everyday clothing...bring it into your workout wear to express your style...

layering is key...when weather is unpredictable...and you need to shed clothes or add clothes...this is the easiest way...a hat...a vest...a thin layer long sleeved t-shirt...and a windbreaker are some great layering pieces...

on one of our shopping trips...a colleague had raved about her lucy perfect core knee pant...shown below...while it was a bit pricey for me...i gave them a try...and have to admit...they are pretty comfortable...and wear really well...

i am here to help you and support your efforts...we can shop for your workout wardrobe and put together great outfits that will make you feel confident and eager to work up a sweat...

do you have some faves to share? 

perfect core knee pant
lucy

how to wear red, white & blue...

as america gets ready to celebrate 4th of july...i thought i would share a few ways to dress in the red, white & blue...without looking like...well...a flag!  depending on where you live...based on the level of heat in your area...these ideas can be modified...

i saw this look on pinterest...and thought it was a perfect example of how to wear red, white & blue...she looks chic...put together...patriotic...and ready to have some 4th of july fun...now for some of you...who are not into wearing shorts anymore...no problem...this look can look just as great with a pair of pants...or skirt...

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the 4th of july is about spending time with family and friends...there will most likely be bbq's, picnics & fun...why not add a cute dress into the mix?  how adorable is this halter dress?  a little bit of blue & white...and if you are keen into adding that last element of red...try some red flats...or a red cardigan for when the evening coolness sets in...

j crew
styling fabulous consignment boutique

it is all about being cool & comfortable...a simple red pant & white tank top or t-shirt will do the trick...it can be a variation of two of the colors...and you will still stand out as patriotic & chic...

anthropologie
styling fabulous consignment boutique

it can be as simple as adding a fun scarf...with stripes and/or stars...a simple tee...so go on...be festive...be fun...be stylish this 4th of july weekend...

the event that needs a dress...

it is always bound to happen...you get the invite in the mail...dressy event...and you start pondering that age old question...what will i wear?  now most of us head out shopping for a special occasion dress...but there is added pressure...as the event is looming near...and we have yet to find a dress...

a better way...or i should say...another strategy...shopping for those evening dresses when there are no invitations in the mail...at least not yet...now keep in mind...you know your lifestyle...if you don't go to fancy events...then this is a no brainer...and really...no reason to stock up your closet with special occasion dresses...

i always tell my clients (and girlfriends) to be on the lookout when they are shopping...the best time of course is post holiday sales...but let's face it...dresses are always going on sale...but most don't think about it...because there is no event looming in the horizon...but wouldn't it be much better to stumble upon a dress that it pretty much perfect...and looks fabulous on you...and possibly on sale??

always have an eye out for a great evening dress...i would stick to more classic shape, style and color...because wouldn't it be great to have that dress hanging in the closet...tailored and ready to wear...when the invitation arrives?

when you open up that invite...your question won't be...what will i wear...as you will already be prepared...

georgio studio
styling fabulous consignment boutique