spring/summer 2012 trend: bright colors...

a big trend for this spring & summer season is bright colors...with my clients...i usually see it split down the middle...those who love bright colors...and those who don't...and truth be told...some just can't pull of the full on bright color look...

but...if you are wanting to incorporate this trend into your wardrobe...there are definately ways to bring it in full force...or in tiny bites...

so let's get started...

- bring in a pop of color in a fabulous flat (such as the one listed below) or a fun pair of wedges...

- how about a burst of color in a fun bright handbag?

- scarves - so many choices in bright colors...and a very easy way to adapt a bit of bright color...

- an arm full of fun colorful bangles...have fun with this...mix & match your favorite bright colors...

- sun dresses - oh the bright color choices...how about something in the color of the year? tangerine tango...

- add in a bright pop of color with the seasons colored jeans...so many colors to choose from...how can you stop at one?

- try out a new fun bright lipstick...go for a bold bright color on your toes...

as you can see...the ideas are limitless...you just decide how little or how bold you want to go...is this a trend you are trying out this year? share your ideas...

alice + olivia daphney flat
nordstrom

got my peeps...

love the pretty colors...i'm ready for the easter weekend...

happy easter! may your weekend be fabulous!

fashion funnies: geological periods...

beware of wearing something from the wrong geological period =)

enjoy the easter weekend!



*not sure where this comic strip is from - if you know...please leave it in the comments - so that i may give proper credit*

discarded to divine 2012...

i have always loved the concept behind "discarded to divine"...which was started by st vincent de paul society...with a simple goal..."recycled fashions...renewed lives..."

the story behind "discarded to divine"

It began in 2005, when St. Vincent de Paul Society Help Desk Director Sally Rosen found herself facing a pile of unusable donated clothing, torn and stained. Sally thought, "While working at the Help Desk, I realized our discards were waiting to be transformed into divine creations." She began to think of recycling, imagining how these discarded garments could be remade into something new and useful. She decided to invite designers to take the discarded clothing and create wearable works of art and exquisite home décor, thus Discarded to Divine was created.

Discarded to Divine is a charitable event showcasing the talents of professional and aspiring designers who transform discarded, donated clothing into one-of-a-kind couture creations and exquisite home décor which are auctioned to benefit those overcoming poverty, homelessness and domestic violence.
(taken from website)

this years gala event will be held thursday, april 26...at the san francisco design center galleria...tickets can be purchased here...plus a preview nite will be held at the de young museum friday, april 13...

photo credit: gabriel harber

men's corner: the ease of a sportcoat...

while helping out a client of mine...to spruce up his casual attire...we are on the lookout for some fabulous casual sportcoats...we are thinking plaid...checks...these are the two pics i sent him to inspire him...

he is obviously loving the look...so now we are working on the finished outfit...when you really break apart these looks...there is not much to it...which brings in the ease of looking put together with very little work...

coming off my little rant from yesterday on casual work attire in san francisco...i would be thrilled to see a little more of this...wouldn't you?

glen plaid silk-linen sportcoat
j crew


corded cotton sportcoat
j crew

the land of schlumpy...

...in my own backyard...

so here is the deal...my friend who i spent many years working together with...in corporate america...called and asked if i would be available to help out with a huge conversion that her company is doing...something we are both very familiar with...

part time...and how exciting...i'm a commuter again...well...2 to 3 days a week...

but imagine my horror...yes horror...at what people are deeming appropriate attire for the work place...in san francisco!

i really need to pack my camera...i'd have a whole new blog topic to contribute...but alas...i currently just wonder how i can get these people to hire me...or for that matter...any wardrobe stylist will do...

what happened to corporate america? it has changed since the last time i ventured into it...


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lovin iris...

i can never get enough about iris...her unique style...her love of life...so i was thrilled to see her featured on one of my very favorite blogs "advanced style" by ari seth cohen...

and i quote the fabulous iris apfel..."i'm not just some empty-headed fashionista..." amen iris...click on the link above to hear her speak of this and what life is truly about...giving back...

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