Showing posts with label oxblood. Show all posts
Showing posts with label oxblood. Show all posts

Monday, October 8, 2012

aici september kick-off event...

a few weeks back...i attended the aici (association of image consultants international) san francisco chapter september kick-off event...the event was held at one of my favorite places...bloomingdales in san francisco...thought i would share some of the highlights...like our lovely centerpieces...courtesy of bloomingdales...these were my favorites that i was lusting after...





and of course...how appropriate that the pair at my welcome table...was a polka dot dream...here i am preparing to welcome the guests...and doing my other "treasurer" duties...while admiring said shoes...everyone was convinced that they would be mine by the end of the evening...but alas...they are still at the store...


the evening was all about fall trends...and some of us were coerced volunteered to share our favorite fall trends...i decided on three...at one time...but it worked...without being a trend over load...
i chose fur...which you see on my vintage 80's jacket...sleeves trimmed with a luscious fox fur...a cluster of brooches on my jacket...and my "oxblood" booties...



most of the "models" like me...had pulled items out of their closets...which is always fun...when you can see what trends are coming out...what will work for your specific body and life style...and then have it already available in your closet...

the jacket i purchased about 2 years ago...great find at a church rummage sale...the brooches...i've had forever...picked up at flea markets...and my fun ankle booties...i purchased 3 years ago...so...look in your closet for those forgotten pieces that may be "just right"...right now!

and here i am with our lovely speaker...brenda kinsel...whom i love and adore...



Tuesday, September 18, 2012

updating the trench coat...

depending on where you live...you may be experiencing beautiful summer autumn weather...or already feeling a bit of the chill of fall...and whether you are a sun goddess or love the cold weather...it is coming...and in those times where it is chilly...but not quite cold enough for a winter coat...what to wear?

the classic trench coat...such a wardrobe staple...but why settle for a basic black, brown or blue?  add a nice color to brighten up a grey dreary day...there are some wonderful colors to choose from...like this oxblood...which is a BIG color for fall...

feeling more adventurous?  how about an animal print trench?  or any kind of print...adding lots of interest to your outfit...

ellen tracy water repellant trench coat
nordstrom

Tuesday, September 11, 2012

men's corner: oxblood for men...

yesterday...i posted about the big color for fall..."oxblood"...and of course i showed different ways of incorporating it into your wardrobe...this is a great color for fall...and men...you can ease into it as well...here are some lovely examples...

cole haan 'air morris' casual wingtip
nordstrom

and if you are not a wingtip type of guy...how about trading out wearing regular jeans or khaki's for some gorgeous "colored" cords...such as these...


vintage cord in slim-straight fit
j crew
 
add a bit of oxblood in the way of a nice textured belt...

allen edmonds 'manistee" brogue leather belt
nordstrom
 
a gorgeous tie...would spice up your worn once or twice shirts...

burberry london woven silk tie
nordstrom

what a great color for a sweater...pick your poison...cashmere...wool...


elbow-patch crewneck sweater
banana republic

and of course...don't forget the socks...oxblood seen in paisley...polka dot and stripes!

Monday, September 10, 2012

"oxblood" the big color for fall 2012...

feast your eyes on the big color for fall...

                    "oxblood"

a beautiful deep red with hints of brown...

whether you choose a handbag...brogues...
jewelry or a piece of clothing...

this color is definitely a fall staple...


"oxblood" the big color for fall 2012...


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