Nail Trends S/S 2011

   Chicago didn't get the memo on Spring yet, but one can always hope! As we get ready to say hello to spring, say goodbye to your winter nails. The bright pinks, soft pearls and neutrals are pushing away last winter's navys, blacks, and dark greens!  Here are some of the colors I like for Spring and Summer this...

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Live With Flair!

The 70s are back! Not in their full glory (who would want that anyways!), but the wide leg pants and jeans are making a come back this year. It was the hottest trend in pants on the runway and now many retailers including Gap, 7 For All Mankind, Lucky Brand Jeans, Forever 21 have wide leg pants in their stores. a. 7 For All Mankind...

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How To Wear The Red Shoes

Remember The Red Pumps? I am in love with them and as promised in my earlier blog post, I put together some outfits to rock the red shoes! So here you go! The demure white and cream linen dress gets a little more "dressed up look" with the red shoes.  You can wear  this look for a lunch date, even dinner on a summer...

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Tired Blogger!

When Hermes Paris have the lights out, whats the hope for a fashion blogger???  I am back from a stylish California vacation, will be back to blogging soo...

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Elizabeth Taylor 1932 -2011, Stylish Forever

She captured our heart the minute she appeared on screen for the very first time on screen at the tender age of 9. Today we say goodbye to a great actress, philanthropist, and a style icon  Elizabeth Taylor.                         Captivating smile and the timeless...

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The Wedge Edge

Paint that toenails bright and scrub the heels smooth! The hottest trend in spring/summer 2011 shoes is the wedge sandal! Here are some of the looks I am loving this year..and I could find them in Champagne and Beer Bottle budgets! Pick your favorite!! The Quirky Cork a.Christian Dior $360 b. Ed Hardy $77c. Forever 21 $ 24.80  ...

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Nine Rules of Style!

1. Love thyself - You will look good if you feel good.2. Respect your body - Make the dress fit your body not the vice-versa. Remember every size is beautiful!3.Work with what you got - The physical attributes - Trust me on this. I grew up feeling not-so-sure about myself and gradually discovered that its not fun to...

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Essential Pieces for a Timeless Wardrobe

Anytime Handbag - Every woman needs a no-brainer carry it all bag! Chanel has it all figured out. You can get the similar quilted design for less at many retailers from Ann Taylor to Forever 21 Black Pumps - Works for most dresses, jeans, pants, can do double duty from workplace to the club! Strands of Pearls - What...

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Outfit of the day!

As we saw during the NY and Paris fashion weeks, this spring is all about bold colors, be it clothes or accessories. Its middle of March but spring has not yet arrived in Chicago! But this does not deter me from trying the spring 2011 fashion trends!  And its even more beautiful when you get it all on a budget!* This is a comfortable...

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Paint the town red!!

I saw them in the window, looking directly at me! They were gorgeous with the promise of making whoever they touched beautiful! What a girl to do? Resisting the temptation is one thing I never mastered, so I went ahead and committed to them! Yes, it takes COMMITMENT to buy RED SHOES! You know you will not use them every day, not with every...

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