the last day of 2010...

well here we are...the last day of 2010...and the last day of yet another decade...phew...time sure does fly...and my year ended with a "stylish blogger award" which i am SO excited about...and will write more about it next week...

this is the time of year...that most...are thinking back on the year...some are kissing it good-bye...others...well...just see it as another day...no big change...

for me...it is a time to think about what was done...the wonderful memories made...the new friends met...some friends from long ago...re-acquainted...and those that have remained steadfast in my life...for those...i am ever grateful...

and as a fashion consultant...it is also time to think about one of my favorite questions this time of year...what is your new year's "fashion" resolution? this is something that i will share later once i have some submissions...so tell me what your "new" addition will be this coming year...

will it be to wear more color? less black? more black? a new lisptick color? a full fashion over-haul? whatever "yours" will be...please share...it just might inspire others to take a step out of the comfortable...the mundane...and try something new...

but mostly today...i want to thank all my faithful readers...you have inspired me to keep writing about something i am so passionate about...thank you for your encouragement...your comments along the way...your emails...

wishing you a safe & fabulous new year...may it continue to be ever stylish!

photo source

cheers to a fabulous 2011!

photo source

men's corner: put on the shine...

in the midst of my day today...running errands...as i was standing in line...day dreaming...my eyes stopped at a very well dressed man...now before you start the teasing...may i just say...that i'm constantly looking at outfits...whether male or female...but as zz top so eloquently sang..."coz' every girl's crazy 'bout a sharp dressed man..."

well...i was "crazy" until i got down to his shoes...they were scuffed...all over the place...ok...maybe not as bad as the pic i've chosen below...but close enough...if you are going to go to all the trouble of dressing nicely...well...really it shouldn't be any trouble...but i digress...once again...at least have your shoes shined & polished...

not only will this enhance the look of your outfit...but it will prolong the life of your shoes...and hello...as much as you think people aren't looking at your feet...they are...so...whether you are going for a good first impression...or second...um...put on the shine...

photo source

honeysuckle...

...is the color for 2011...

pantone's description reads: "A Color for All Seasons
Courageous. Confident. Vital. A brave new color, for a brave new world. Let the bold spirit of Honeysuckle infuse you, lift you and carry you through the year. It’s a color for every day – with nothing “everyday” about it."

this is a great color for many...warms up the face...with a lovely glow about you...so will you be stocking up on some honeysuckle for 2011? whether it be in a blouse, dress, scarf...men...a nice honeysuckle tie? sounds so lovely...don't you think?

did you embrace last years color turqouise? and what will be the first "honeysuckle" item on your list?

photo source

get your sparkle on...

...for new year's eve...

are you getting excited for the end of the year...and all the celebration that it entails? i am...and one thing that i truly enjoy...especially this time of year...is the sequins...or sparkle...or shimmer...truth be told...i enjoy it anytime of year...but especially during the holiday season...

i have clients asking me all the time if it is still on trend...and i say...yes! still very strong...although i also think that a little sparkle is always a necessity...

so for this new year's eve...whether you are going all out to a big celebration...or staying in with a few close friends...get your sparkle on...it could be in a luscious tank...a sparkly scarf...bling on shoes...or full out sequined dress...

i'm thinking my sparkle will be in my shoes...how about you?

photo source

pajama jeans?

...there i am...hanging out with the family...and a commercial comes on...for...wait for it...

...pajama jeans...my initial groan of disgust made my family laugh...i mean...truth be told...i am completely judging these based on a commercial...which you can watch on the pajamajeans.com website...i just don't get it...probably about as much as i didn't get the whole jimmy choo & ugg collaberation...some things..."should be left alone"...people...please...stop the insanity...

so as i realize...and whole-heartedly admit that i am pre-judging these before actually seeing them...what are your thoughts? i mean...if you want to wear jeans...wear jeans...when it's time for pajama's...then by all means...wear the pajama's...but pajama jeans? what is the point?

photo source

wishing you...

...the merriest christmas...and may it be stylish...

photo source

put together: black & white...

there is something simple & complex...all in one...in an ensemble of black & white...and believe me...as much as i love wearing color...the combination of black & white...pulls me in...

these shots below were in the december issue of harpers bazaar...labeled as "strong solid sophistication..." i would have to agree...one of the simplest ways to look put together and ready for any occasion...

scanned by moi

whether white is the prominant color...or black...works both ways...

scanned by moi