Polka Dots

Elle Magazines fashion spread is covered with black and white polka dots.  i have always been into polka dots, bows and anything to make a simple outfit look a little more interesting.  going more modern for fall, a black and white polka dot ensemble is the way to go.  from jackets to pencil skirts and everything in between Marc Jacobs 2011 fall show had me drooling and wondering where I can find some polka dots.  if you are not the daring type, opt for hosiery or a fun shoe to incorporate those little dots into your wardrobe.  I for one cannot wait to make my head spin with dots of every size in jackets and skirts.  thank you Marc Jacobs for never disappointing me.

Sergio Rossi

RZ Fall 2011

it's not a secret how obsessed I am with the styling of Rachel Zoe.  she is a goddess in the fashion world and I would more than happily sell my soul to have just one minute with her.  not only can I not contain my excitement for season 4 of Rachel Zoe starting August 2nd, but her fall 2011 collection is to die for. i literally die looking at all the photos.  the styling in an all white room in a corner is perfection, showcasing her amazing creations, her look book could not be more on point.  her collection is reminiscent of the 70s with sharp tailoring, pantsuits with tuxedos, and draping to perfection.  her collection was picked up by most department stores including Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Bergdorf Goodman, and last but not least Nordstrom!  So thankful that the buying gods of designer collection at Nordstrom picked up her line. one of their smartest decisions in my eyes.

Bedazzlement

Is anyone else dying over Britney Spear's bedazzled daisy dukes? Not so interested in her  Femme Fatale Tour, because I cannot take my eyes off of her shorts.  I must buy a bedazzle machine and glamorize a pair of my cut off shorts for summer.  I am thinking July 4th weekend! What better way to kick off a weekend full of fireworks with the most amazing shorts in the entire world.  Even better, this is such an easy DIY project that costs little to nothing.  Ready to head to the craft store and pick myself up some colorful jewels as I speak.

Current Obsession

"the culprit"

the moment I walked into work and laid my eyes upon these bright fuchsia J Brand skinny jeans my heart started to palpate.  needing more color in my life as well as my wardrobe I knew these jeans were a must.  at $176.00 a pop I knew this wasn't a realistic dream and decided to take matters into my own hands.  by this I mean sprinting to the nearest Forever21 and H&M and scour the racks for any type of pink pant I could find in a 500 foot radius. sadly, after an entire break of shopping the mall for a colorful pair of denim, I walked back to work with a feeling of defeat. what is a girl to do? my obvious though was to check ebay for a miracle, only finding one pair at a buy it now price for $150. my last resort would be to wait patiently until they go on sale, but how it one supposed to keep up with the trends on a fixed income?

Shoes Galore

Neutrals

the summer shoe frenzy has started. time to get that pedicure and slip you feet into the newest sandal trends. my choice this season is to stick with the neutrals and add pops of color with your clothing, accessories and handbags. ideal to wear with any colorful dress or romper these neutrals will never go out of style. stock your closet with a variety of heels and flats. my favorite are these Jessica Simpson 'Taz' sandals. even with a 5" heel the platforms make it an easy shoe to wear from day to night and mix with any ensemble. time to pick out what I am wearing to work tomorrow.