"Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the street, fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening. " ~Coco Chanel





Monday, September 28, 2009

"Wear/Where" to shop...

People are always asking me what my favorite stores are or where I like to shop. So, I’ve put together a breakdown of WHERE I shop for what I WEAR!!!

Work Attire……Zara: Hands down Zara is my favorite store! My most favorite clothes are my more dressed up outfits that I wear to work or church. I love Zara for their European chic look that is so different then anything else out there. A suit from Zara is so different then the two button Banana Republic suit that every other woman lawyer I know wears. Dare to be different ladies…Lets stand out!!! The only downside to Zara is that they have no online shopping and no store in the Twin Cities! But Chicago, New York, Dallas, and Boston all have great stores and who doesn’t travel to at least one of those places?? In the meantime lets hope someone from Zara reads my blog and decides to open an online store!!!


Shoes………Nordstrom: The selection and the sales team is Amazing! They carry great high end designers like Jimmy Choo as well as the constant crowd pleasers like Steve Madden and Jessica Simpson. I would also like to give a shout out to DSW that happens to carry a good selection of obscure brands that are really cute and affordable! Ohh and for online: Piperlime! Look up Rachel Zoe's picks.

Accessories……….for costume jewelry I like Forever 21 online and J-Crew. Both have affordable and extremely on point trendy collections! At forever 21 they have earrings galore and at J-Crew the coolest necklaces for everyday! For the real deal I love David Yurman, Van Cleef and Cartier. I am saving up my pennies right now for the Panther ring at Cartier!!! Grrrrrr!




Make up…….Cos Bar: Located in only the best shopping destinations…including at 50th and France, Cos Bar is the best place to get a makeover! They carry all the best lines in makeup and skin care under one roof. If Sephora is a candy store, Cos Bar is the Godiva chocolatier!! Chanel, YSL, Bobbi Brown, Nars, Kevin Aucoin… and on and on! Also they carry so many of the Bond St. fragrances!! You must go in at least to smell them…divine!



Evening Wear…..BCBG: It can be dangerous to for me to go to the BCBG store. I like almost everything they have. If I am ever looking for a great dress for a wedding or event they never let me down! I also love their great jackets to pair over something I am wearing out on the town! It can also be a one stop shop for me when looking for a night out look…they also have GREAT hand bags, shoes and scarves!!!




Weekend Wear….Anthropologie: Artsy and playful, Anthro’s clothes just put me in the mood to unwind, relax and have some fun! I want to go to the Apple Orchard in their new cape for fall with a great pair of their flat boots and maybe one of their cute headbands. Anthropologie not only carries some of the cutest pieces to make to-die-for outfits, on their website they will even show you how to put it all together under their “outfits” tab!!! I also LOVE to shop in the store because their displays are for sure works of art!! Just drive past one of their windows and you will see what I mean! Every store should hire Art directors like Anthropologie!!




Tuesday, September 22, 2009

So Sorry its been a while! Not to worry I am newly committed to posting regularly!!

This post is a shout out to my followers still young enough to go to homecoming:) or those fabulous enough to need a glamour moment...which all of us are!! Here are the 3 best trends for evening wear, in my opinion ;)!

#1 Which happens to be my favorite trend for evening wear.......... it's the BELT!! This modern marvel not only gives you a teeny tiny waist, it multitasks to give your frock the cool factor! My favorite version is jeweled like the one Beyonce and Ashley are wearing. And I love this look paired with messy hair (see Jen Garner in the green!). A tailored dress calls for some wild hair…No?


look at the difference a belt makes!
#2 Asymmetrical Floral: This structural feature meets Anthropologie femininity is so great! Here are my two favorites!!




#3 The hottest color combination…White with Turquoise! You can do it with an all white dress and add your pop of color with jewels…a la Eva…or you can build it right into your dress like January. Either way this combination of startling white and bright blue is a winner!!!



Happy Evening OUT!
Till next time,
~S