introducing the flatform...

so what do you get when you mesh a platform and a flat? drumroll please...the flatform...as was widely seen on the spring 2011 runways...one of the hottest spring trends is this...um...interesting shoe...

i like the idea of it...i mean...who doesn't want height...and yet...still feel like you are wearing your flats? if i had to choose a favorite...the two below definately have my vote...but the verdict is still out as to whether i love them enough...to get a pair for myself...

what about you? are you loving the flatform?

chloe wrap-around canvas espadrilles
saks fifth avenue


derek lam stacked wedge platform pumps
saks fifth avenue

11 in '11...

who is ready for spring? i for one...am...and have been...for quite some time...even more so...with this beautiful weather we have been hit with in the san francisco bay area...(sorry east coasters)

thought i would list 11 new spring trends in 2011...an excerpt from my february newsletter...enjoy!

11 in '11...

i don't know about you...but i love all the 'play' that happened early in the year with 1-1-11...so we'll just keep it going with the top 11 spring trends in '11:

1. structural suiting - the menswear suits that gained popularity last fall/winter are still with us...and now with a more fitted silhouette...

2. brights as accents - almost anything can benefit from a pop of color...

3. ladylike handbags - a la jackie o...

kate spade
photo source: nordstrom

4. statement necklaces & scarves - with mixed metals, studs, fringes, feathers - think texture...

5. techno fabrics - again with a metallic edge and texture...

6. belting - a statement belt or layered belts - all shapes and sizes are still 'in'...

7. wide-leg trousers - while your slim-leg trousers are still appropo...now the wide-leg pant is having a resurgence...70's style...

8. longer skirts - but just wearing any old long skirt won't cut it or you'll look frumpy...these skirts need to have lots of styling...

a skirt becomes 'frumpified' when it's not the right length (in this case, too long) or is worn with the wrong shoes...

voila!
photo source: bloomindales

9. animal print - surprise, surprise! yes...it's still around...and i think we can safely say it's not going anywhere for the forseeable future...i've said it before but it bears repeating...animal prints are a great neutral...they work with almost any color...

10. nude fishnets - what a great way to provide some leg camouflage when you don't want bare legs...

11. color of the year - honeysuckle pink...or whatever pink suits your complexion...if you aren't a 'pink' person...think of adding it as an accent item...

so which trend are you excited about trying? please share...

sponsor a dress...

the lovely stacy of taffetadarlings is working on putting her collection together for spring 2011...and we can help! so...if you are able...sponsor a dress...actually...donate any amount...click above on stacy's blog to get more details...

i have seen some of stacy's sketches...and some of her designed pieces...here is my absolute favorite dress of hers...the front of the dress is gorgeous...but then you see the back...hello...just enough of a peak of leopard...and it screams sexy...
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here is the lovely wendy brandes modeling the gorgeous dress...and for who it was designed...front view...
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back view...doesn't wendyb make a gorgeous model?



remember this scene from sex and the city 2? see those earrings? well...wendy brandes is jewelry designer extraordinaire...the earrings that samantha is wearing...the talented wendyb designed...18k yellow gold and diamond cleopatra earrings...be sure to take a look at her website...her jewelry is unbelievable...



wendyb said it best..."get involved with fashion in a meaningful way by investing ANY AMOUNT to get a great collection off the ground!"

so what can you do? donate if possible (any amount) tweet and/or blog about it...get the word out...lets get stacy's collection to spring 2011 ny fashion week!