merry christmas...

may your home be filled with

warmth and laughter this christmas season...

thank you from the bottom of my heart...

for all your support to me and my business

this past year...

wishing you the very best this christmas...

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window display: the scantily dressed snowman...

while i thought ted baker london's window display last year was pretty fabulous...click here to see it...this year...well...it made me laugh...a scantily dressed snowman...smiling of course...i have to say...the wndow displays for ted baker london are pretty amazing...year after year...and they move...which i always enjoy...

have you seen a christmas window display that made you stop in your tracks?

happy first day of winter...

it's official...winter is here...and although we here in "sunny" california do not see much snow...unless you are heading into tahoe...i still look at snowy winter pictures with awe...such beauty...such tranquility...

whatever weather hits you this first day of winter...may it be full of the wonder of the season...

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winter white...

there is something so beautiful about wearing 

an all out winter white outfit...

all you need?

a beautiful skirt or pair of pants...

add an angora or cashmere sweater...

add a pair of nude flats or heels...

add a gold statement necklace...

and voila...

winter white perfection!

winter white by fabufinds featuring yellow gold jewelry

drawing inspiration from...

a beautiful bird...there is something so peaceful about this picture...but what drew me to it...was the color against a winter white...such a great neutral to wear this time of year...whether it be your winter white coat...or winter white wool pants and sweater...what beautiful color will you add for that extra touch against a beautiful winter white background?

be it a scarf...a handbag...a colorful brooch...

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emerald green...

it's official...emerald green is the color of 2013...

pantone had this to say about this absolutely amazing color...

"Most often associated with brilliant, precious gemstones, the perception of Emerald is sophisticated and luxurious. Since antiquity, this luminous, magnificent hue has been the color of beauty and new life in many cultures and religions. It’s also the color of growth, renewal and prosperity – no other color conveys regeneration more than green. For centuries, many countries have chosen green to represent healing and unity.

“Green is the most abundant hue in nature – the human eye sees more green than any other color in the spectrum,” said Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute®. “As it has throughout history, multifaceted Emerald continues to sparkle and fascinate. Symbolically, Emerald brings a sense of clarity, renewal and rejuvenation, which is so important in today’s complex world. This powerful and universally appealing tone translates easily to both fashion and home interiors.”"

i am very excited about sharing this beautiful color...and in the following weeks and months...i will be bringing you ways to incorporate this lovely color into your wardrobe...a great color for both men & women...

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jewelry analysis...

i spend a lot of time on this blog talking about closet clean-outs...purging...trying to create new outfits from items that you've worn only one certain way...these same rules apply to your jewelry as well...just as in your clothing...over time...things that you bought may have worked for your life style...but your style either changed...or your profession or life style may have changed...and in that...your clothing style changes...

this also applies to your jewelry...and i do recommend going through it every so often...and see if the pieces you have...are working with your current life style...just as you analyze the items in your closet...do the same with all your jewelry...lay it out on your bed or a nice clean table...

- does the jewelry work with your current outfits?

- does the color and style match your current style?

- do you have a lot of one (ie: earrings) and not enough of another (ie: necklaces)?

then start looking at your outfits that you have put together...how many different choices do you have with one outfit?  as i always say with your clothing items...that each item should be worn at a minimum of 3 different ways...so should you try and mix up the jewelry you wear with each outfit...

mix it up...have fun and experiment...put two or three bracelets together...or necklaces...make new "statement" pieces just by combining...and for the pieces that are just lying around...because they don't go with your current style...is there a way that they can be updated?  if not...it might be time to say good-bye...

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