fashion funnies: shoes that make you go hmmm...part 2

yes...i love a variety of shoes...so when my girlfriend margaret sent me these last week...i thought...how perfect for saturday fashion funnies...not for my closet...

bored artist at work

ok...really...why?

i don't even understand

is this masking foot odor?

what is the theory behind this...i wonder...

have a fabulous weekend!

fashioning your fall...

the fall collection is here...and we are SO loving it! while we all enjoy seeing the professional photography of the fashions...they take on more life when we are able to try them on and show how they look on "real" bodies...so ignore the fact we're not the perfect models and take a look at some of our favorites (so far!) from this collection...

so nice to have choices...do i want to wear the pants or the pencil skirt with the back pleat detailing? i always say...if you find a suit you love...and you have skirt & pant option...go for it all...

black & camel birdseye three-piece suiting - so armani-like in fabric and styling (also available in ripple beige)

check out the beautiful lines of this jacket...

black ponte knit skirt with vegan leather detailing and regal bib necklace

regal bib necklace with satin ribbon tie
(a steal at $50)

black ponte knit skirt with vegan leather detailing

storm blue merino wool boyfriend sweater (also available in black and brandy) with our luxe leggings...note the zipper detailing on the sweater....

jana kos fall 2010 collection
trunk show in redwood shores, ca
august 4 - 11, 2010

by personal appointment
415.577.6133

men's corner: the fedora...

...has made quite the splash this summer...it truly is a great look on both men & women...but since today is all about you men...let's focus...

made from woven straw, hemp or wool...there is a fedora style for every season...and since we are in the heat of summer...what better way to stay cool and look chic!

here are some stylin dudes in their fedora's...

jude law
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brad pitt
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ne-yo
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i'm thinking ne-yo said it best...year of the gentleman...casual or dressed to the nines...it is a very put together look...

find your perfect fedora...

the cocktail ring...

one of my fashion tidbits just happens to be..."the cocktail ring...size does matter! the bigger the better...the cocktail ring is meant to make a statement..."

on a day to day basis...the one piece of jewelry you will almost always find on me...is...the fabulous cocktail ring...ladies...it is not just for cocktail parties...wear them with everything & everywhere!

it is truly one of the easiest ways to make a statement...and how much more exciting does your story telling get when you are waving around that hand (used for emphasis)

the great thing about cocktail rings...they really do not need to be real - some of my favorites were found in obscure little stores in small towns...

so do it...be bold...be daring...venture out and find yourself that perfect cocktail ring...

here are some of my favorites...from pinky finger to right...kenneth j lane, david yurman (replica), rachel zoe, last two - no names...and um...no...i don't wear them all at the same time =)

put some money in your pocket...

exciting day today...setting up for the jana kos fall 2010 collection trunk show...while i know this will be a tiring day...it is SO fun to set-up the show room in anticipation of all the fabulous women that will be coming to touch & feel this gorgeous collection...

jana kos fall 2010 collection
trunk show
august 4 - 11, 2010

by personal appointment
morning, afternoon & evening appointments available
415.577.6133

and i...have a proposition for you! if you have been reading my blog posts for the last week or so...you have caught glimpses of some of the beautiful pieces that are on there way to redwood shores, ca...whether you live in the area...or not...if you know of someone in my area...that would love this collection...i want to give back to you...

as an independent business woman...i rely on referrals to build my business...particularly when it comes to image and style...the personal referral is especially important...i've found that when women find a resource that they love...they are more than happy to share that information with their friends and acquaintances...

however...i want you to know that i value the referrals that you make...so i want you to put a cool $50 in your pocket every time you refer someone to me who becomes a buying customer...you can take that referral as a credit to use at one of my upcoming trunk shows or you can take it as cash...your choice!

i've included a certificate below that has all my contact information on it...to make it easy to share with your friends...if you know the value of the private...personalized shopping experience...i'm sure your friends will appreciate it's value as well...

as always, thank you for your support!
elena

brilliant bejeweled belts...

how do you turn an otherwise plain outfit into a "wow" outfit? add a statement belt...when it comes to belts in the jana kos collection...they truly are pieces of art...and meant to be worn over and over...in so many different brilliant ways...

here is what we have in the fall 2010 collection...

perforated belt
red/black
vintage patent ruby italian zigzag cut leather w/black perforated leather and satin gold buckle

multi chain belt
black
napoli black italian leather w/multi gold chains and gold studded straps in gold buckle

filigree buckle belt
forest
snake italian patent emerald leather w/yellow jade, african turquoise, tiger eye semi precious stones and amethyst swarovski crystals in antique brass oval buckle

oval buckle belt
black
boa pewter italian leather w/faceted onyx stone w/black diamond rhinestone chain in antique nickel oval, pyramids buckle

multi strap belt
cognac
country brown leather w/multi straps alternating antique brass studs and light colorado topaz rhinestones in antique brass buckle w/light colorado topaz rhinestones

come in and see these beautiful works of art as well as a few others...

jana kos fall 2010 collection
trunk show
august 4 - 11, 2010

by personal appointment only
morning, afternoon & evening appts available
415.577.6133

inside the mad men costume closet...

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oh to be able to shop within the "mad men" costume closet...i would be in the betty francis (january jones) section...and the joan harris (christina hendricks) section...

how about you? which of the styles do you gravitate towards?

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