I’ll say it … I love this look! Leave it to a designer like Thakoon to make a sequin mini skort elegant and sophisticated. The way the outfit pulls together is lovely, and not trashy. I like how the top is flowy, and not super tight. The skort has some volume, and is a bit blousy. There’s a reason it’s almost $4000, and it’s actually selling in this economy. It’s gorgeous!
A lot of women are pulled toward the really fitted clothing, thinking it will make them look skinnier. The truth is, it can have the opposite effect. Consider going with an evening look that grazes the body, leaving something to the imagination. Trust me, it can be more intriguing than putting it all out there. AND.. No, you won’t look fat!

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I’m in complete love with this style pant! They are so feminine, chic, and sharp looking. It’s not just the high-waist that I find appealing. It’s also the cut of the trouser that catches my interest. It that makes thighs look slender, while the flair adds a festive element. Even though we’ve seen this style pant before, its relaunch and redesign is marvelously modern. A couple of years ago a high waist was considered out dated, but no longer. So many women are tired of the ultra low-rise, I’m sure a high-waist will be well received. I know I’m giddy over the
Roberta Furlanetto pant, if only they weren’t a small fortune!

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It’s odd how quickly weekends go from being about sleeping in, sipping coffee, and reading the paper to driving from sporting event to sporting event. So, how are you going to look pulled together when you really want to stay in bed? The colder months are easier to pull off than you think. It’s all about the outerwear. If you have a good looking puffer jacket, simple yoga style pants, a scarf to bring it all together, you’ll be fine. It almost doesn’t even matter what you have on under the jacket as long as you looked pulled together on the outside. I’m not even against wearing comfy UGG style boots as long as they are more rugged looking and less slipper like than the classic UGG. The weekend look is all about sporty-chic. You don’t want to look too dolled up, but you don’t want to look like a college freshman either. Think sleek, sophisticated, performance gear. Grab a big cup of coffee, and enjoy these years, because soon enough they will be driving themselves around.

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It’s always a pleasure to see a designer’s growth right in front of your eyes. T-bags became known for their bold prints, maxi dresses, and batwing tops. Season after season, we would see a different version of the same thing. This season we’re seeing sleek, modern pieces in the mix. These pieces read more mature and sophisticated (to me). Now, there’s something for almost every girl in the t-bags collection - the bold girl, the trendy girl, the sexy girl, and the simple chic girl. Awesome!

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We all have fond memories when we think back on our wedding day, but have you ever dreamt about doing it all over differently? Looking back, obviously I loved my wedding, but I’m not sure I would have made some of the same choices. This time, I think I would be more dramatic in my selections. I imagine Paris would be a fabulous place to get married. The feel is romantic, but urban - with serious sophistication. The fashions for this destination should be far-reaching, and should beautifully represent the haute couture culture of the city. The accent colors are gilded and gold, lit from within just like the city you’re in. There are no bridesmaids, no reception line, no people you don’t know. This time it’s just family that comfortably lends itself to your union. A party in an elegant city, shopping with the girls, sipping espresso, and hot chocolate that tastes as rich as melted chocolate bars. There are no worries, no tantrums about the day. It’s Paris after all, home of Chanel, a bastion of luxury, and a mecca for the fashionable. Sigh….

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It’s pretty fair to say that by the middle of August most of us are tired of our summer wardrobe. You stand looking into your closet feeling very uninspired as you try to find something to wear to a wedding you have this weekend. Walk Away! Go out and buy yourself a new dress that can easily work itself into your Fall wardrobe. The Julie Haus dress is perfection. It’s in one of Fall’s hottest color, Plum, and can be worn in a million different ways. When the weather gets colder you can pair it with opaque stockings and pumps. Or you can make it more funky by throwing on some boots. We’re loving this dress with layered gold necklaces; they will hang beautifully subtly emphasizing your assets. It’s sensual, rich, and sophisticated. We love the alluring quality of this outfit - it doesn’t give it all away at first glance. It will draw them in time and time again, and the wonderment will be infectious. Success!!

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You’ve got another party to go to, and you’ve run out of Summer ideas. Don’t be afraid to pull out your favorite black dress. The way to work a black dress into Summer style is with accessories. Go for a Grecian sun-kissed look. Black will simply glow with brushed gold accents. Pull your hair up with modern edge, and now this dress works from the suburbs to the city. Another way to dress your black dress for Summer is to kick it up with some color. Bring the color of the sea to the dress by popping on some refined turquoise earrings. Mix pieces of white and gold in for a polished look. A creamy white clutch will give it an elegant summer edge. Pull your curled hair back loosely so the pieces fall gracefully from your face. You’ll be relaxed and refined, and people will naturally be drawn to you. It’s not always about buying something new to wear. Sometimes it’s about redefining what you already have.

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Gladiator sandals are one of the biggest trends of the season. Last month’s post on the Gladiator ignited a firestorm of questions: How do I wear them? We’ve put together three of our favorite looks to help you out.

Gladiator look 1

The first look has a tall gladiator paired with a summer cotton dress. The key to this look, is to keep the dress flowy and unconstructed. The cut of the dress will balance out the tall gladiator sandal, making your legs look slim. A big hobo bag completes the look beautifully.

Gladiator look 2

The second look has a short gladiator paired with shorts, a billowy top, bangles, and a textured tote. The key to this look is to lean toward the bohemian, not preppy. It should look relaxed and sophisticated. It translates into a perfect day to evening summer look.

Gladiator look 3

The third look is a more dressed up version of the gladiator sandal. Again, the dress is free flowing which helps to balance the bulk of the shoe. The gladiator we chose is metallic, and reflects beautifully as opposed to drag the outfit down. We paired the outfit with a linen bag with gold accents, to tie it all together. The dress becomes the focus, with very fashion forward accessories that don’t take over the outfit.

We hope some of these looks inspire some of your own creations. Have fun with it, and relax into a pair of gladiator sandals this season.

Pssst… Have you heard of The June Collection?  Picture a young, beautiful, smart, and talented young lady in her studio toiling away at her design table. June Webers’ collection has classic, feminine lines , with an eloquence from the past. Her designs take us back to a time when Jackie Kennedy was setting the tone for American elegance.  The pieces have an air of sophistication with a warm playful element. June’s youth and energy is what takes her designs from classic conservative to chic American style. In a time when underdressed celebrities run rampant on the red carpet, it’s refreshing to see a designer cultivate a graceful feminine style. The pieces in June’s collection are forever, and eternally elegant. They embrace the purity and simple beauty of women today. That’s what we love most about her designs, they are not overdone. They are built to shine light on the woman wearing it, the beauty of the dress becomes secondary. Now, that is a smart and truly talented designer! In the words of Coco Chanel “Fashion fades, only style remains the same.” The June Collection is all about creating great style. 

While everyone around us talks about candy for valentine’s day, we want to talk about another kind of candy - arm candy. Kara Ross is right on target with her exquisite line of handbags. Carrying one of her bags is like wearing a beautiful piece of jewelry. They are truly unique, and add a level of sophistication to any ensemble. In a world of copycats, Kara Ross stands out, and people are sure to take notice when you walk one of her bags across the room. All that attention and style doesn’t come cheap, most of her bags cost well over $2000. So, which one is your favorite? We love the animal print for fall/winter, and a snakeskin for spring. Ahhh… to dream!