To Be or not to BeDazzel?

Now that the holidays are over the age old question comes to mind. What do I do with all of these sequins? Well the answer is do not put them in the back of your closet or return them. Use them! Mix them with super casual pieces. Throw on that sequined blazer with a baggy crew neck tee, light washed destroyed denim, a great vintage watch and colorful shoes and your ready to walk out the door. That dress that you will never wear again? Pair it with a neutral cardigan or sweater leggings, dessert boots and boot socks.

As the weather gets warmer it will be time to retire the glitter and sparkles. But just because the Christmas lights are turned off doesn’t mean you still can’t shine.

“Style is Everything “

Color Pops in 2012

I know it has been a while since I last blogged but don’t let it fool you into thinking that my love for fashion and what’s new has lessened. Flipping through magazines, strolling down the streets and traveling have given me such insight into the new trends for this fashion season.

This season I feel is all about mixing old with new. Find a piece in your closet that you already know and love and then build your outfit around that or spice up and old outfit with something new. Mixing brand new pieces with vintage has been “in” for quite some time now, but now more than ever. It’s all about the pops of color this season.

Everyone has forgotten how to have fun with their clothing. Youthful splashes of bright colors and retro geometric patterns can add that perfect touch to any outfit. Popping in many different designer collections from Marc Jacobs to Chanel, bright colors are here to stay. Another trending topic that is here to stay in the cross body bag. Whether it is in leather, nylon, or any other fabric this is definitely an investment worth investing in. A perfect example being light greys and whites with a neon green accent piece. Some might think this is a little too juvenile, but isn’t that what fashion is about, having fun? Living life to its greatest and most wonderful moments? Who embodies that more than the young?

“Style is everything”

4 Hour Dinner…

I had a Real Housewives moment the other day.  Whats the one similarity that all the women have? They eat…lol.  They meet up at their favorite restaurants and lunch, or dine for dinner and catch up on their love lives, marriages or just gossip.  So, thats what I did.  I think it’s health that women stay in touch even if it’s a few times a month.  But I didn’t expect to have a 4 HOUR DINNER!!

First of all the food was GREAT, everyone should check out Empress on broad street.  The atmostphere is quaint and perfect for a glass of wine on their cozy couch.  The wine selcetion is great! I think a new fav is going to be Malbec wines (thanks to Chandni ), delicious. They also have a Layer Cake wine which is a great choice with lamb!  So I could go on and on about the food you will have to check it out yourself. 

Great food and fab company make for a awesome evening and a 4 hour dinner!  There are some dinner’s that make you want to leave after the first course, or run after your last bite, but sometimes the conversation and company can be so perfect you forget about the time.   For me, its very rare I connect with a female, and in the past our friendships come and go.  But, this year maybe life will take an unexpected turn.  Who would’ve thought I find another female as ambitions as me, spontaneous, and full of life ready to take on the world.  If anything I believe my dinner was inspiring and pushed me to keep doing what I am doing, and not to let others thoughts and ideals seep into my head. 

I live life the way I choose, and there is nothing wrong with that.  It’s so nice to be able to sit down with someone who shares alot of the same ideas and views on life and life experiences.   We talked about life, love and the future but there is no way you can sit down to dinner with me and not talk fashion!  Everything from Alexis Bittar, Christian Louboutin shoes, and the pyschology behind women who wear heels verses those who prefer flats (…next blog entry, stay tuned), was on the table.  Your style speaks volumns about who you are, and that by it self is 4 hour conversation lol.  

All in all it was great evening, with intellectual and humor filled converstion, the perfect way to “wine” down the day.