Spring Bound!!!!!!!!!

Is it me or is anyone else ready for Spring!!! From East to West. Rain to Snow(and Ice). No one is safe from the clutches of Winter, and quite frankly, I love my Tory Burch winter boots(similar here) but, I'm so ready to store them for winter and peel out of my numerous layers!!! Aren't you? Well, let me get you in the mood for spring, NOW!!! I'm thinking my spring wardrobe will have lots of color and flowy frocks and Leifsdottir is definitely a source of inspiration and of course, all things Anthro!!! Frilly, feminine, and flirty-all in one! Here are a few of my favorites...

Firefly(Gotta love a classic wrapdress)

 

Python

 

Aviary

 

Assemblage

Taglioni

 Patiently, waiting...

Live Long and Be Patient!!!!!!!!

Cut-It-Out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What's next in eighties and nineties revivals?? Cut Out dresses! Cut Out dresses are making their way to a local retailer near you for Spring and Summer! Showing Some Skin could have been a great title for this blog, because that's what comes to mind when thinking about these hot little numbers! Halle Berry made this trend look hotter than hot, when presenting at this year's Golden Globes! She's so fabulous and her Kaufman Franco dress was more than fabulously-sexy!!! Go Halle! Taylor Swift rocked this trend quite well at the Grammy's in another K.F. dress...I'm thinking they are doing this trend quite well? Not really ready to spend Grammy money? Well, there are a few, more affordable designers, who have put a Cut Out in their collections: Try this look from Rachel Pally. Perfect for a Valentine's dinner outting with your special someone! Pair with a hot leather jacket from Anthro(on sale), opaque tights(it's 6 more weeks of winter) and a hot pair of wedges(loving these by Dolce Vita) and you're ready to Cut-Out, on the town!!!

Live Long and Dress Well!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Introducing Francoise Olivas...Concious Threads!

A co-worker recently introduced me to her daughter's new, eco-friendly, clothing line. Francoise Olivas dresses have global appeal and fuses fashion with passion for the environment. Here's a little info about her:

Francoise Olivas is a native Washingtonian, who started out in a field that like so many of us, was not her true passion. As she traveled the globe, she happened upon many cultures and ideas, which led to her find a career in fashion...With a purpose. The Francoise Olivas brand is a harmonious blend of form and fit, emotion and color, excellence of artistry and inspired originality. Our collection gives a nod of respect and appreciation to the diversity of cultures in our world, while extending a social, economic, and environmental handshake.

Francoise Olivas comes highly recommended and received rave reviews from my fashion forward co-workers! Her dresses have intricate details and lady like appeal. Im excited to say that you too will have a chance to check out the line first hand, as she will be launching her Etsy site, as well as hosting a summer sample sale on July 25, 2009: Eco Designer Francoise will be hosting a Summer Sale and Fall 2009 Preview Trunk Show, July 25, 11am-5pm, at De La Ines Salon, 5520 Connecticut Avenue, Washington, DC 20015, 202.362.4280. Summer items will be 20% to 50% off. She will also be bringing one-of-a-kind pieces for the event, which is open to the public.
Ms. Olivas will also be talking about the, ‘I wear NY,’ movement in NYC’s Garment Center. The eco designer is part of a collective of young designers working to preserve the
fashion capital of the USA.

Check out more about Francoise at http://www.francoiseolivas.com/ You are sure to be in for a treat!

Live Long and Dress Well!!!!!!!!!!!

Jersey's Finest!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Summer has officially arrived and travel is definitely on the agenda!!! Travel=Packing...my least favorite thing to do. Although, I am very methodical about the whole packing process. For the last few years I have been implementing a "packing list." For me, a packing list helps me plan out my outfits while on vacay and keeps me from the dreaded OVERPACKING!!!! It also saves me room for bringing back Fabulous Finds! With that said...A must pack for me is the ever flattering, easy to wear, easy to pack(can be rolled, balled, stuffed) Jersey Dress!!! Yes ladies, the Jersey dress is back in full effect for this summer season and oh so many fun, flirty looks to choose from. Go from beach casual to evening chic, all in one dress! Just a change of shoes and accessories and you have yourself a 2 in 1!!!! How's that for easy dressing? At the top of my list in Jersey dresses are Velvet by Graham Spencer, Rachel Pally, and T-bags http://www.tbagslosangeles.com/ Each of these designers puts their own special spin on this prized garment. Check out the looks I found at Shopbop(who by the way has a lot of Jersey knits on sale as we speak).

Jersey is quite popular these days...From Housewives to Knits. You have lots of options and one is sure to fit you Fine!!!

My Fav by Velvet

Live Long and Dress Well!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Have Feith!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Target is on a roll this spring/summer with their Go International Collection! This month Target will be featuring the designs, at a fabulous price point of course, by Tracy Feith(He's dressed our esteemed, First Lady, Michelle Obama) and my interest is definitely peeked!!!! Mr. Feith hails from NYC, and used to have a boutique in my hometown, L.A., on the ever so popular Melrose. Feith's known for his surfer, chic stylings, however don't be turned off by this surfer dude! His collection for Target features interpretations of his current spring/summer collection, which features a hint of Native American motifs and lots of boho chic, floral print dresses and ruffled skirts! Check out the collection in stores beginning May 17th!!! I can't wait! I'm loving the adorable floral print dress and feather print skirt!!! OOh, and for all my City fans, check out Allie from Mtv's "The City" in the ads! She looks adorable!!!!


Live Long and Dress Well!!!!!!!!

Chloe & Reese!!!!

New designer alert!!!! Looking for something fabulous and girly to wear to your next, upcoming event??? Look no further than the classic designs of Chloe & Reese! Chloe &Reese is a ready-to-wear contemporary collection for the modern day glamour girl. The collection features dresses that are perfect for a formal affair or bridesmaid. They are a little pricey, but well worth the investment. As you can have one of their dresses for years to come. And you are in luck, because Urban Chic DC is running a special discount, when you buy 3 dresses, take 10% off. Every little bit counts, right? Call Urban Chic Georgetown for more details and check out more of the collection at www.chloeandreese.com



Live Long and Dress Well!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yummy Yumi!!!!!!!!!!

Fun, Fresh, Flirty!!! All words I would use to describe the stylings of designer Yumi Kim! She has recently launched a website and it currently features tops and dresses for Spring 09! Yumi Kim is known for her silky, bold, floral patterns! Her dresses are flowy and flirty, with a hint of vintage! They can be worn with ease or dressed up for the office! The spring collection is right on time for all the events that hold true for spring and summer...Weddings, Graduations, Showers...You know the drill! You are sure to find a staple piece to add to your collection! Oh, sooo yummy!!!!! Check out more fabulous finds at: http://www.yumikim.com/.com/

Live Long and Dress Well!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Let's Meet for Sunday Brunch!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And be sure and wear your most fancy dress!!! Looking for a fabulous Sunday brunch dress???? Look no further than here...Sunday Brunch Dress http://www.sundaybrunchdress.com/ This site features some of the most alluring, awesome, feminine finds, that I have set sights on in while! They were recently featured on Daily Candy and brought even closer to my attention by my girl, Jiggy! It puts me in the mind state of a mix of Parisian boutique meets Anthropol0gie! A happy combination, if you will! Check it out for yourself...You are sure to be intrigued! Warning...the price points are pretty hefty, but at most, be inspired and buy a pretty, fancy, fun dress to where for all the upcoming spring events!!! You are sure to be Sunday's Best!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Live long and Dress(pun intended)Well!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

oooh, fyi Gilt Group will be featuring Christian Louboutin's starting this Wednesday, April 8th at 12pm! Sign up at http://www.gilt.com/

Tune Into Tunics!!!!!!!!!!!!

The Tunic is a staple piece in any fabulous fashionista's wardrobe! The tunic is currently being highlighted at Anthropologie and they really have a great assortment of them for spring! The tunic is one of those items that can be done in various ways...From a dress, by just adding a funky belt to a form flattering top, that can camouflage those not so hot muffin tops, caused by your skinny jeans! Either way, you can't go wrong when you slip into a tunic! Its like a favorite song...It never goes out of style!!!! Check out these flattering styles I found at shopbop and Anthro!!!! My fav is the Odille Side by Side tunic !!!! Sooo very cute in person too!!!!


Live Long and Shop Well!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

70's Inspired!!!!!

This spring's clothing is definitely inspired by the fashion trends of the 70's! The 70's has to be my favorite decade as far as clothing and music are concerned! Everything about it was free and flowing! Silky and satiny! Vibrant and floral! Lot's of personality! What a great time to be born! I wish I had gotten my hands on more of my mommy's fun, flirty, frocks!!! For those of you feeling the same bit of nostalgia, get your fix by slipping into some of spring's latest inspiring dresses and tops!!! From silky blouses, from Tucker to floral frills by Milly! Look for billowy, flouncy, fluttering, always flattering styles! Looks to inspire you to be nostalgic for spring!!! You can find the featured fashions at Shopbop, Nordstrom, Singer22, and Revolve Clothing!!!!

Looking forward to Spring!!!!

Live long and Dress Well!!!!!!!!!!!