Avoiding buyers remorse

So it's a sale at your favorite store and you just got paid your eye stops on a tribal print blazer, aqua skinny jeans.....and you're faced with the question of what to put back when you look at the plethora of must haves in your your arms. When faced with this dilemma the best thing to do is visualize your existing wardrobe and ask what items can go with what you already have?
We all get excited at the fact that this dress was 175 and now it's 60 as our selling point but then when we reach home we're hit with the inevitable buyers remorse when we realize we spent a lot of money on bargain items that don't go with anything. As you know with new seasons come new trends and they don't always marry well with last seasons stuff. So we as the consumer and fashion lovers have to think through our purchases or face the consequences. Sometimes if you're lucky a simple thing like an accessory can tie a look together , a belt for instance. Pairing, mixing and matching of prints and textures is something any self respecting fashion lover should know how to do and do it right.
So my advice is, as you walk through the store plan complete outfits of a mix of what you have and what you see and the cloud of regret won't hang over you at the end of the day.
So enjoy your sale, eat before you go and think before you buy. Xoxo

Golden Globes 2013

So this was a while ago so I'm sure you've developed your own opinions of what was stunning and what was lackluster on the stars of the red carpet that night. One thing I observed that was commonly lacking was the styling; the gowns were beautiful and the hair a hot mess. Now firstly it's the Golden Globes and don't get me wrong there is no crime to wearing you hair out to such an event but like everything there is a way to do it.

DO

DON'T

Get the point, tousled hair isn't appropriate for GG, the Grammys maybe but not here.

My best dressed (no I am not indulging in worse dressed, I think they're been ripped to threads enough ) :

Love them or hate them, they look well  put together from hair to dress. Kate Hudson dresses to he rliking and it shows she look confident and polished and Megan Fox didnt she just  have a baby? Where did the weight go. I f we could all be so lucky.

Emerald trend 2013

A trend that seems to be a staple for 2013 is Emerald, you're seeing it in fashion in design, paint colours, you name it. Now Emerald can be a very flattering colour as it is in the jewel tones which is quite flattering on a lot of skin tones. I always love jewel tones as it somehow brings a special element to the design of the the ensemble or whatever item it may be. It's forgiving. Now in every trend it must be done right, it's already a colour that can stand on it's own without an added element although if you don't mind being a showstopper there's always sequins; maybe in a pattern or uniquely draped, not in a whole pants suit (separates) keep it crisp.

Emmys 2012

Yes I know this is late and I'm sorry about that but I'm giving you my spin on the Emmy Red Carpet looks. There were trends of sheer layered over solid, neons, sparkle and wrong hair/styling for ensemble. I have no idea as to why it is believed that messy dos work with architectural or whimsical pieces it just ends up looking like shaggy the dog, sorry but it's true. I know girls want to look romantic and whatnot but it is sometimes best to stick with more kept, sleek looks with a dress that has texture, structure, or whimsical it's sometimes to cliché. Example of styling gone bad (sorry guys you are beautiful women but this looks wrong)
 

Also not because it's in fashion doesn't mean you have to wear it and hire a stylist that knows what looks good on you, there were a lot of what is she wearing moments on that red carpet, it's very difficult to perfect a look for every award show but with a good stylist that does their research to ensure that you are also not wearing the same dress as many have before or on the same night is a keeper. Being in the public eye is a very critical business that's why you also have to listen to your gut and if you think you look like a bird then speak up because how could celebrities look in the mirror before they leave for a show and not see what all the fashion critics see as soon as they set foot on that red carpet that'll have to be a serious case of denial.

DRESSES GONE WRONG



It come down to ill fit, colour washing you out, dated looks, looks that are too young or old for you ans the mere fact that dress for the occasion.

Coveted September 1

Ah September, you fill my life with such splendour, the glossy pages of magazines are filled to capacity with all things fashion and all things current. The Vogue September Issue was an eyeful this year 916 pages of fall fashion ahhhhhh with Lady Gaga on the cover with a fro and a patchwork mermaid dress. To top off my excitement there's Fashion Night Out and Fashion Week. I honestly haven't seen all the featured designers and I'm slowly going through them to take all the details and comments in but I have seen a few that I've liked so far.... 

DVF



A lot of bright colours, colour inserts creating pattern and dimension, her signature beautiful prints, loved.


Calvin Klein did a classic black and white collection.




10 Crosby Derek Lam, I love how fresh and young yet sophisticated his pieces are and how well they look put together. I would wear these looks in a heartbeat.





 Belstaff's use of shades of cool earth tones as they weren't that saturated or rich in colour was a nice touch to the collection it was easygoing so well made I loved this collection I mean the whole thing not one piece I didn't like. Oh the coats and the dresses and the flowy pants. LOVED







CFDA's Swarovski Award winner for womenswear Altuzarra. Let's face it Joseph Altuzarra is a genius when it comes to fashion, his strong edgy, sophisticated woman portrayed is desired by all who love fashion as the models hit the runway. At the end of the day if any designers collection has left you wanting to be the woman or just be her friend you have done your work well. Because fashion is to be desired.


In recent years I htink Escada has really stepped it up a notch and deserve to be recognized for it. This collection was clean and fun, loved it. Not to mention youthful and fresh.
 

To be continued guys......