Plaid, Tweed and Falling Leaves

It seems like every year around this time I keep my eye open for great plaid and tweed pieces. It isn't an easy task- as plaid can be so masculine or cheaply made, but I keep an eye open for fitted plaid pieces and feminine ways to wear them. Here are my favorite so far..

Rebecca Hall wearing Jason Wu-Instyle October 2010 Field Day

Anthropologie Ruffled Plaid Dress

J.Crew Tweedette Dress

Polo Jeans Fall 2010 Ads

Casual Jackets by Juicy Couture
Boots by Christian Louboutin

ALYSSA23 put together this incredible look using a Graeme Black Asymmetric check dress

Siri Tollerod 2010 Fall Look Book

Burberry Tweed Print Georgette Dress

Vogue Germay September 2010 

Anouck Lepere for Telva -October 2010

Anthropologie Easy Keeper Skirt

 

Michael Kors Starlet Sheath Dress

I love Fashion Foie Gras' Outfit du jour  for 8th October 2010

Alessandra Ambrosio -Louis Vuitton Fall 2010 Runway

Louis Vuitton Fall 2010 Runway

Karlie Kloss in Louis Vuitton,Vogue US September 2010

ASOS Tailored Check Pleat Fold Dress

 
Hilary Rhoda in Prada -Elle Korea October 2010

Naty Chabanenko in Prada- Harpers Bazaar UK September 2010

Plaid tip: - I always wear blush with plaid. Its a easy way to make sure I keep my look feminine.
Have a lovely day everyone!

Deal of the Week: Embroidered & Lace Blouses

These 2 embroidered blouses by Oscar de la Renta and Valentino have been in nearly every other magazine this season. Although beautiful they are very pricey- so here are 3 deals of the week for embriodered and lace blouses. I chose 3 since anything with lace is all a matter of taste.

Have a lovely day everyone!

DIY Tutorial: Nina Ricci Inspired Flower Sash

 Here's a really quick tutorial on how to make a Nina Ricci Inspired Flower Sash!

Its an easy way to make your outfit more romantic and feminine and liven up any dress or pair it with a high waisted pencil skirt and feminine blouse.

Marion Cottliard in Nina Ricci Dress and Flower Sash -Vogue July

Supplies

• Remnants of 5 different shades of fabric ranging from peach, champagne, purple, and magenta, to violet and cream.  I used silkessense.
• Ribbon
• Aleens Fabric Glue
• Needle and Thread
• Rubber band
• This template from Martha Stewart: TEMPLATE (use largest flower)

  

1. Asos Coast Palais Corset Bandeau Dress $162.06

2. The Lovely Flower Sash you just made :)

3. Charlotte Russe Suede Toe Bow Pumps $25.50

You can make variations of this with whatever colors you like. It not only looks great with satin but also with dark gray wool and tweed.

If your running late and need an even faster sash, pin 1 or 2 flower brooches to a ribbon and your ready to go!

Have a lovely day everyone!

Polka Dots for the Lady..

Polka Dots are all over the runway from Dolce and Gabbana to Jason Wu but have you ever seen someone make polka dot look as incredible as Cintia Dicker in her Dolce and Gabbana Top and pencil skirt in September's Marie Claire France? So young yet so chic.

Here are my favorite fall polka dot pieces.

1. Ann Taylor Silk Polka Dot Ruched Top. $88

2. Jason Wu Black / White Dot Chiffon Skirt. $1,340

3. White House Black Market Silk Polka Dot Blouse. $88

4. Derek Lam Star Print Arch Seam Skirt. $425

5. Jason Wu Dot- Pattern silk-chiffon shirt. $595

6. Joseph Pearly Polka Dot Belted Dress. $569

Have a lovely day everyone! :)

Colors of the Harvest

Happy Fall Everyone! Being that today is the first full day of Fall, here are some gorgeous pieces inspired by the colors of the harvest.

Orange Sunset by night fate on deviant art

Cacharel Fall 2010 RTW (I'm in love with this)

Natalia Vodianovain Louis Vuitton, Vogue Russia September 2010

ASOS Mango Burnt Floral Print Ruch Dress

Tara Matthews dress in Net-a-porter Magazine

Dries Van Noten Spring 2010 (I would much rather wear this in the Fall)

J.Crew Ikat Bow Monde Dress

Malandrino Spring 2011

I hope these rich fall colors inspire you to keep color in mind as you shop for your fall wardrobes! Thats right- less gray, black, neutrals, and military,.. more color! :)

Have a lovely fall day everyone!

Fall's Classic Revival, Channeling Sophia Loren, and Faux Bobs

My favorite fall editorial thus far is Catherine McNeil for Vogue Australia September - the beautifully feminine pieces (including by beloved Louis Vuitton), Sophia Loren inspired makeup, glamorous poses, and an equally glamorous bob.

You can achieve this glamorous look using these 2 fantastic tutorials:

Here's a video tutorial on how to get a faux bob by Ford Models hair stylist Johnny Lavoy.

And here's another great video on how to get Sophia Loren Inspired makeup up by one of my favorite make-up vloggers, pixiwoo.

These are two really fantastic tutorials that everyone ought to try. The Faux bob is a wonderful way to be spontaneous and try on a new look without committing to a serious hairstyle change. Pair it with the 60s inspired winged eyeliner, and you'll get an incredibly easy, incredibly glamorous look!

Special thanks today to Cut Out +Keep and all the judges for naming me the Fan Favorite of the Ultimate DIY Competition. Over 300 people Favorited/hearted my Chan Luu Inspired Turquoise Wrap bracelet tutorial. :)

Special thanks also to Alexandra of Sparkl.daily for naming me their Blog of the Week.

Have a lovely day everyone! :)