black & white is always right...

has there ever been a more elegant pairing then black & white? seriously...you cannot go wrong...so...did you happen to catch this fabulous editorial in the september issue of "more" magazine? feast your eyes on these beauties...

the wonderful thing about black & white combinations...is a little goes a long way...and if you have been thinking about possibly taking a dip into the mixing of patterns world...i always say...black & white is where you should start...

salvatore ferragamo suede and crystal minaudiere

kate spade patent leather and lucite piano clutch
baubles by fred leighton, stephen webster, verdura, roberto coin

carolina amato microfiber gloves

chanel faux pearl, satin and sequin pumps

patricia underwood felt fedora

sergio rossi leather booties

sang a leather clutch

giambattista valli satin boots

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you had me at hello: ever chic chanel...

most of my readers have caught on to the fact that i love love love chanel...so there is usually no time that chanel does not stop me from admiring...instyle november issue had a new chanel ad...it was a "you had me at hello" moment...but not only for the lovely outfit...but those are so my colors...ever chic chanel...

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red white and blue...

in honor of 4th of july weekend...and the red white and blue...here are a few of my favorites...

ah...red..especially in a stylish shoe...even better in stiletto...



red white and blue...makes me think of nautical...makes me think of the american flag...makes me think of stars...



and stripes...
and nothing signifies stripes better then...breton...

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well...maybe stripes and chanel together say it better...oh wait...i digress...chanel does that to me...

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red white and blue...put together...makes a fabulous combination...

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wishing you a safe and fabulous 4th...

you had me at hello: chanel necklace...

being that this pic was seen in one of my 15 or so may magazines...i now can't remember which one...(update: marie claire) but hello...it's chanel...now normally...any chanel jacket stops me dead in my tracks...and i have to say...this one doesn't disappoint...for that matter...even the pants are pretty unbelievable...but for me...the necklace...wish wish wish...that was around my neck...of course at the lovely price of $2,850...i'm thinkin that isn't going to happen any time soon...a girl can dream...right? this one...had me at hello...

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top shoes trends of spring 2010...

my favorite fashion subject...shoes...the nice thing about this spring 2010 season is that there really is something for everyone...from lovely flats to the highest of heels...so let's get started...

flats continue to be ever present this season...and so many choices to choose from...look for printed fabrics, bright colors, zippered detail or embellishments to spruce up the look...tory burch "reva" straw flat

oxfords...known as the street smart shoe have always been around...but they are back now with interesting details...you can find them with heels or flats...brogue or plain...uselton by aldo

clogs are back! all it took was for good ole karl lagerfeld to show them in the chanel spring 2010 line...and they have resurfaced...
jeffrey campbell 'charli-c' clog

wedges are definately a great look to pair with your sundresses & shorts...the thicker heel is much more comfortable but still gives you height...
elie tahari charlotte wedge

platforms are still standing strong (yes...my heart is leaping) and you can find them in an array of beautiful colors...yves saint laurent tribtoo platform slingbacks

peep toe booties...yes...for spring...these are everywhere...in so many adorable styles...giuseppe zanotti e00339

a few others that deserve honorable mention are nude pumps and sandals...for sandals...think gladiator, heavier feel, embellishments...and color...

so which styles are you looking forward to wearing?

the making of couture...

i spent the last three days at an aici (association of image consultants)conference...what a great educational conference! the classes were incredible...and i was able to meet some fabulous women and men...from other parts of the states as well as other countries...all with the same passion that i have in making my clients look their best...

every class ended with me walking away with so much information and tips/tools to use with my business...and more importantly with my clients...

i have to say...the one class that i truly could have sat for hours more to listen and learn from...was on the history of haute couture and its influence today...taught by melissa leventon, who is a professor at the california college of the arts in the fashion design and visual studies department...her master's degree from the university of london is in the history of art/history of dress...she has curated costume collections at museums around the world...

a few months back i posted on what is haute couture...i have to admit that the whole history of it...and even more...the making of it completely fascinates me...

and melissa had fabulous pictures... =)

i came across this clip in the making of chanel couture...sometimes comments and such are made in the pricing of garments...not necessarily couture...but even in just a good quality jacket...for example...often times...people do not realize the work behind the scenes that happen to make a quality piece of a garment...i have seen this same attitude in jewelry..in fact...wendy brandes wrote an exceptional blog post on get smart (about manufacturing) with several links to prior posts she did along the same lines...

you want good quality...you are going to need to spend a little more...

take a look at this fun clip...in the making of a chanel couture...how fascinating is that??