fashion funnies: i have enough...

"i have enough clothes and shoes, i don't need to go shopping", 

said no woman...ever...

had to laugh when my girlfriend sent me this...i know I have never verbalized such a statement...you?

happy weekend everyone!

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the smoking slipper...

most famously known as what hef wears...while lounging around in his robe...with tons of women surrounding him...the smoking slipper is hot hot hot this season...and not just for men...scanned this number (pic below) from elle magazine december issue...there are a few i am coveting...

you can go classic...daring...sweet...whatever look you are going for...there is sure to be a smoking slipper that will fit your style...with embellishments...velvet...studs...so many choices...how can you just pick one?

scanned by moi

plush velvet...

the look of richness...sensual...and luminous...and while most think of velvet in black...velvet in color is quite stunning...it is a piece that could truly enhance your wardrobe...and the ideas?  well...they are limitless...whether you opt for a good tailored velvet blazer...which...by the way...can be worn with jeans and a t-shirt...and look well put together...or go all out glam in a velvet cocktail dress...velvet plushness is a must...

if you are adventurous...go for a sleek sexy pair of skinny jeans...in velvet...the black floral print on these is so unexpected...feminine...yet tough...the best of both worlds...

current/elliott ankle zip skinny jeans
nordstrom

but do venture out beyond your basic black velvet...like a pair of fabulous pair of velvet colored jeans...

matchstick velvet jean
j crew

if skirts are more your thing...how about a luscious olive green...mix in some fabulous metallic necklaces...simple top...and you are set...simple and lovely...

topshop velvet skater skirt
nordstrom

 velvet slippers anyone?  how perfect would these be to finish off an outfit...a perfect shade of blue...

classic velvet slippers
stubbs & wootton for j crew

and the blazer...you just can't go wrong...so many lovely colors to choose from...i actually think the colors show more of the richness of the fabric...so while i say...a black blazer is good to have...venture out...and opt for some color...

talbots orange velvet blazer
currently in my fabulous finds consignment boutique

what other choices are there?  try a lovely tunic in a velvet...pair it with some leggings...accessorize...and you are ready to go to that festive outing...whatever your choices are...scarves, pants, shoes, jackets...look for some plush velvet to add to your wardrobe...

leather & peplum go together...

while i already love the peplum look...i am lusting after a leather peplum top...talk about adding a little feminine to provocative...all in one look...with a top like this...you don't need much else...so let the curvaceous top do the talking...while pairing it with a simple pencil skirt...or slim pants...add a killer pair of heels...and you are set!

if sleeveless is not your thing...i have seen this look with a very thin tee underneath...still very sexy looking...and covered...just enough...

martini leather peplum top
amanda uprichard
neiman marcus

'tatyana' leather peplum skirt
trina turk
nordstrom

big celebration in the city...

saturday evening...four of my closest friends...surprised me with...well...a nite i will not forget...all i knew up until the moment the event started...was that i needed to be ready by 7:30pm...what i realized in the weeks leading up to this big celebration...is that while i love surprises...i love them when i have an idea of what is going on...THIS...drove me crazy...but they all kept their lips sealed...

at 7:30 pm...i walked out of my home...to see a stretch limo parked outside my door...here we are...getting ready to start our fun nite...i was excited to wear my vintage black sequined top (circa 80's) for the very first time...as i was saving it for a special occasion...this was that special occasion...although the pics don't show it...i wore it with my blue/black animal print jeans...and suede ankle booties...(this was my 2nd attempt in 2 months to wear heels...due to my pulled tendons)...i think i did ok in the walking department...all for fashion...right?

inside the limo...this was chilling...oh my heart is happy... =) courtesy of one of my girlfriend's hubby...thanks denny!

after a lovely 30 minute drive...enjoying much laughter and bubbly...we arrived at one of my favorite restaurants...if you ever have the chance while in san francisco...i highly recommend it...great food...great ambiance...

although we all cleared our plates...we still needed to make room for dessert...after all...birthdays come around but once a year...

we then headed back in the limo...only to arrive at "top of the mark" - sensational view of the city...i just wished i could have danced...but gimpy me...had to sit out...

as if this nite was not perfect enough...while i was spoiled rotten to the core...once back in the limo...i had lovely gifts awaiting me...i had to laugh at the cards...do my gal pals know me well...or what??  all fashion related...

the bottom card shown in the above pic...even had inserts for me...just in case i felt like accessorizing the card differently...gotta love it...

a nice new carry case for my phone and essentials by michael kors...in my favorite color...green!  

tickets to an upcoming keiko matsui concert...cannot wait!

a cd of french/latin jass music...to be played while perusing my new book...are you ready for this??  a leather bound gorgeous book on christian louboutin...with gold embossed pages...the pics are oh so spectacular...i may have to share some in an upcoming post...

and a lovely plaque for my inspiration wall...with one of my favorite quotes...

and i'm still basking in all the love i felt...saturday nite...by some of the most incredible friends a girl can have...thank you from the bottom of my heart...adena, lillie, lorena & margaret...i love you to pieces!

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happy friday!  enjoy the weekend!!  don't forget to turn back your clocks...an hour extra sleep!

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dipping your toes in gold...

at least that is what i think of when i see these gorgeous shoes...to say that i have been obsessed...would be an understatement...for sure!  i need want a pair of pumps...just like the ones listed below...the black & gold combo is so stunning...and who doesn't want their toes...dipped in gold?

black patent bow embellished pump
giuseppe zanotti
stylebob.com

contrast toe cap pump
mango

sasha suede pumps
j crew

with my pulled tendons in my right ankle...i am going on two months without wearing heels...while i love wearing my flats...i am missing the heels...so what better way to get better...then to buy a new pair...right?