a dab will do ya...

while we have been seeing a lot of neon on the runways...some with head to toe looks...and in the stores...most sway from wanting to announce their arrival by a flashing neon light...which in fact is your outfit...for those that can...i say...go for it...

while the neon color craze...and for that matter...the bright colors...are a cheerful addition to any wardrobe...if you love the idea...but think...too much color...

a dab will do ya!

one great way of incorporating a bright or neon color...especially if you are taking baby steps into this hot trend...start with a simple skinny belt...pick your favorite neon or bright color...keeping the rest of your colors in neutral...that little bit of leather...will be enough to make a HUGE statement...

skinny leather belt
j crew

 how about a nice lime clutch purse?  small enough...but with a pow to your outfit...

and if that is still too dramatic...but you are determined to bring in that neon or bright color...try looking for a scarf that has most of your colors that you gravitate to...but mixed in...is that bright color...just enough to make an appearance...

printed summer scarf
j crew

so where do you fall in this category?  full on neon?  or a dab will do ya?

spring/summer 2012 trend: peplum

while i had posted about the peplum back in december...read about it here for more detail...it is still a very strong trend for this spring/summer season...

lela rose peplum waist dress
nordstrom

while many women tend to shy away from any "bulk" around the hip area...this beautiful trend can give you a fabulous hourglass figure...so work it!  if that is your fear...look for a fitted bodice and sleek pencil skirt underneath...with a slight peplum detail...voila!

if a dress is not your fancy...look for a fun jacket or blouse with a peplum detail...just be sure to pair it with a pencil skirt..or anything with little volume...

flirty and fun...

you had me at hello: ring around the gold...

a beautiful ring...around your neck...this simply has to be...

and had me at hello...from the first glance...

spotted in marie claire march issue...

dior 
scanned by moi

inspiration: the best color...

photo credit

may your weekend be fabulous...

coco & color...

what could be better then coco chanel quotes...combined with color...the color of chanel polish...saw this video on the new york times website...featuring the lovely saskia de brauw...i'm loving the outfits as well...no?

click here to see the fabulous "magic fingers" video...enjoy!

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men's corner: bring on the kilties...

when i saw this pic in an article this morning...i knew exactly who to send it to...and i knew exactly what would happen...when i would get an email response...

photo credit:
jonathan grassi for the new york times

featured in the new york times..."from fairway to runway" look's like men's colorful kilties return...and with a vengeance...one of my men clients loves the details...doesn't want to wear what everyone else is wearing...and usually wants a little bit of the "not so ordinary"...for me...he is so so fun to shop for...

i love these quirky details...like the kilties...i say it over and over...but when it comes to men's fashion...it really is about the tiny details...many don't like this look...i have heard some say "something my dad would wear"...but i think they come with so much personality...would you dare?

and as i had guessed...the return email was simple:  "yes...find me a pair!"

discarded to divine event - part 2 - the live auction...

in continuation of yesterday's post...where i shared about this wonderful fundraiser event that i attended last week..."discarded to divine" supporting st vincent de paul society...the evening was split into two parts...the silent auction...which of course is fun to walk around and see what is up for bids in a silent auction environment...

but it all changes in a live auction setting...what is it about bidding on something...i think you get to a point that if you are outbid...you then are more determined then ever to have that one item...most of the bidding wars were usually between two parties...which is why i make the point of the adrenaline rush that happens...

but enough of that...let's get to the goods...after all...that is what this nite was all about...and bidding wars is a good thing...when the end result is going towards a charity...for the live auction...there were 12 pieces represented...i only took pics of my favorites...it still amazes me that these were all made from donated unusable clothing...

and no...i didn't bid...as these were not even close to my size...haha...but it doesn't mean i wasn't wishing they were...

as soon as they announced that this first dress coming out was a mix of patterns...i already knew...deep in my heart that i was most likely going to love it...and it didn't disappoint...

the next show stopper was this lovely black cocktail dress with pink coat...mad men inspired...

now i know that i need a coat like this...so i am on a mad search...gotta love that the model came out holding a martini glass...working the role...for sure!

anything that shimmers...gets my attention...although this dress would be a hard one to wear for a lot of women...i did think it was an adorable dress...

back view

one can never have enough jackets...at least that is my philosophy...this one?  so unique and different...had a equestrian vibe...

this next dress was interesting with its jacket...although when she took it off...the dress itself was quite the show stopper as well...

back view

this next one was BEYOND amazing...that beautiful long coat was all suede...loved the combination with the long dress...

 back view of the coat...exquisite work...

and a black & white combination...always classy...

back view

it was such a fun event...almost like a mini project runway challenge...and the end results were all pretty creative...