happy new year...

while i am still a bit surprised that it is the last day of 2012...doesn't it seem like it arrived rather quickly??  i love what it represents...a new start...and while this year has been full of so many incredible moments...i am ready to see what 2013 has to offer...

wishing all of you fabulous readers...a safe and happy new years eve...may it be part sparkly...part bubbly...and part fun...

thank you for sticking by me on this wonderful "fashion" ride of 2012...let's all look forward to a new year...a fabulous new & stylish 2013!

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fashion funnies: what to wear...

happy 1.1.11 fabulous readers! although most of you are most likely already "partied" out...had to share this lovely comic strip by the ever funny life of "cathy"

the holiday party gown: slinky, shimmery, sequined red satin slip dress...

the holiday party shoe: jewel-studded, ankle strapped, open-toed stiletto...

the holiday party wrap: faux fur-trimmed, crushed velvet, beaded shawl...

the holiday party invitation: dress: casual...



this lovely comic strip came from jody over at couture allure vintage fashion...be sure to check out her website...fabulous vintage...always...

happy new year!

the last day of 2010...

well here we are...the last day of 2010...and the last day of yet another decade...phew...time sure does fly...and my year ended with a "stylish blogger award" which i am SO excited about...and will write more about it next week...

this is the time of year...that most...are thinking back on the year...some are kissing it good-bye...others...well...just see it as another day...no big change...

for me...it is a time to think about what was done...the wonderful memories made...the new friends met...some friends from long ago...re-acquainted...and those that have remained steadfast in my life...for those...i am ever grateful...

and as a fashion consultant...it is also time to think about one of my favorite questions this time of year...what is your new year's "fashion" resolution? this is something that i will share later once i have some submissions...so tell me what your "new" addition will be this coming year...

will it be to wear more color? less black? more black? a new lisptick color? a full fashion over-haul? whatever "yours" will be...please share...it just might inspire others to take a step out of the comfortable...the mundane...and try something new...

but mostly today...i want to thank all my faithful readers...you have inspired me to keep writing about something i am so passionate about...thank you for your encouragement...your comments along the way...your emails...

wishing you a safe & fabulous new year...may it continue to be ever stylish!

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cheers to a fabulous 2011!

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what is your fashion resolution?

here it is...the last day of 2009...how are you feeling? thrilled for the new year? new beginnings? new fashion?

as always...this time of year is when resolutions are made...some are kept...some aren't...i like the whole idea of resolutions in that it gives us a chance to stop, think...and perhaps dream of doing that something we want to do...whether it be a new exciting endeavor...or some type of change in our current lives...

one of my resolutions last year was to start a fashion blog...it didn't happen until september...but it did...and through it...i have met some incredible wonderful readers...



so, as the new year quickly approaches...and most will settle back into a regular routine...after all the holiday festivities...and the new year's resolutions have been made...

my question is...

what is your beauty/fashion resolutions for 2010?

let me know...i thought it would be fun to list them in a future post...i think i will include responses i get on twitter as well as facebook...

I've got some of my own...but I'll wait to share...

to all my faithful readers...thank you for your time, your comments, your encouragement in my writing...

my hope for your 2010 is that it will bring in much love, happiness, success & lovely fashions =)

shimmer & shine...

when i think of news year eve...i think of shimmer & shine...

whether you're entertaining at home or going out on the town...it's time to dress up...and sparkle...

a t-shirt or tank in any evening fabric adds sparkle to the simplest black pants, skirt or your favorite pair of jeans...



a simple shape skirt in sequins and a leopard print can add sizzle to the tamest black sweater...



or if you are pulling out all stops...it's a time to play with the colors, textures, and daring cuts that you would never consider in broad daylight...



slip into a little black dress, satin jeans, or a sequined top...swathe yourself in an iridescent silk wrap...change into your party shoes...finish the look with sparkly earrings and make a nite of it...