suits...

a suit is a big investment..and a major clue to your personality and life style...do you need the sculptured tailoring of a power suit to underline your authority? or would you be happier in a suit that is less about control than it is about comfort and subtlety of line? maybe you prefer a more traditionally feminine knit suit...or a fitted...dressy mixed suit with components you can really match with other parts of your wardrobe...

the ultimate question...which suit suits your style?

there was a time back in my corporate america days...that i literally wore a suit every day...although that isn't my lifestyle now...i kept alot of my suits...and when occasion calls for it...i absolutely love donning my suits...

how about you? is it something you incorporate into your wardrobe?

neiman marcus ad from summer 2009...
the kay unger on the right is calling out to me...even though it is from last year...

men's corner: it's official - new addition...

last week the announcement was that fabulous finds had opened up a consignment store...the response has been tremendous...both from shoppers...and those that have items to consign...

today...i am happy to announce an addition to the fabulous finds consignment boutique...we now have a "men's corner"

so what does that mean? now the men can shop (or the wives and girlfriends)...and for the local readers...if you are in the process of cleaning out those closets and have some great "gently used" items...why not consign them? get some extra $$ in your pockets...if you've got items...please email me at fabulous.finds@yahoo.com

we've already got a few items in the men's corner...take a peak... =)

keep checking back - items are added weekly...sometimes daily...

the perfect blazer...

instant respectability...maybe it's the crisp line of the well-sewn collar...or the gentle bend of a sleeve...maybe it's the essential masculinity of even the most feminine jacket or blazer that gives us that feeling of control...

the double-breasted blazer has its roots in naval history...the navy blazer is a stylized version of the british royal navy's "reefer" jacket and was invented by the captain of h.m.s. blazer to be worn by his crew on the eve of the coronation of queen victoria...

we use the more casual single-breasted version - an american cousin of the jacket worn by english university boating and cricket clubs...to dress up jeans or maintain the formality of a pair of trousers...

jackets build up our assets and hide our flaws...shoulder pads and fitted styles give shape...bulky "boyfriend" cuts allow us to be whatever we want inside their boxy silhouette...

pippa "madison" stretch cotton jacket
bloomingdales

as for style...it depends on yours...do you want the drama of a long, fitted hacking jacket? the easy...casual feel of a blazer? the perfect line of an attention-getting couture cut? is it form-fitting and short for saturday nites?

rachel roy signature platinum tweed chainlink jacket
bloomingdales

a well-cut jacket is the essential wardrobe item...and it should have a long and active life...spend the time and the money to get what works for you and your wardrobe...if you can get only one suit...choose style over trendiness...pick a color that can work with other pieces in your closet...look for quality fabric (preferably one that's seasonless)...and something so good you can't imagine ever loaning it...even to your best friend...

runway to real way...

my business partner and wonderful friend adena ditonno of adenadesigns...did a fabulous comparison of some of the fall 2010 runway shows to the upcoming jana kos fall collection...take a peak...

black with interest
runway: calvin klein
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real way: jana kos


camel with black
runway: derek lam
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real way: jana kos


neutrals love color
runway: marc by marc jacobs
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real way: jana kos


rich earth tones
runway: zac posen
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real way: jana kos


how are you planning to get your fall on?

put together: in black & white...

nothing is more classic & beautiful to me...then a simple black & white outfit...this beautifully put together ensemble was in one of the nordstrom catalogs...all in st. john...so simple...yet so elegant...all at the same time...

the scanned page doesn't do the outfit justice...this is such an easy outfit to re-create...and is an excellent "go-to" when you are not quite sure what to wear...

so among all that black...add some white for a crisp and new look...

scanned by moi

this pic is a bit more clear...

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jana kos fall 2010 trunk show...

coming soon...stay tuned...

fashion funnies: more is more...

saw this in last week's sunday paper...made me smile...

woman one in dressing room: ok, how's this swimsuit?
woman two in dressing room: good, hides all your "bad" parts

girl three in dressing room: how's this bikini, crystal?
girl four in dressing room: nice, shows off all your "good" parts
girl four in dressing room: you'll be the star attraction at the pool!
girl one in dressing room: i know! ok, now i'll try on the teeny one!

woman one in dressing room: are we doing this all wrong? i mean, with swimsuits, less is more, right?
woman two in dressing room: only on some people, on us, more is more. try this sarong

enjoy your weekend!

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