Shock of color: Honeysuckle

Sometimes you just need a punch of color- something that makes you instantly look brighter and happier- honeysuckle or shocking pink is perfect for the job.

Michelle Williams for Marie Claire US February 2011 by Tesh

Michael Kors Spring 2011 RTW Runway

Michael Kors Spring 2011 RTW Runway

Nina Ricci Spring 2011 RTW Runway (such a gloomy face for such a pretty dress!)

Nina Ricci Spring 2011 RTW Runway

Nina Ricci Spring 2011 RTW Runway

 

Rachel Roy Spring 2011 RTW 

Reem Acra Spring 2011 RTW Runway

Masha Novoselova by James Macari

I love this shade because it looks great on all skin tones and doesn't require much accessorizing or much make up. Joy! 

Happy Mother's day everyone - especially to my mom who happens to be the greatest in the world (sorry everyone- its true! ;))

Have a lovely day everyone!

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!

Fall Olive Shimmer: The Marriage of Military and Sequin

Don't you just love it when your favorite things come together?

Military is back as a huge fall trend -these olive and khaki hues make all women who wear them look urban chic and ruggedly-feminine. But why stop there? Adding sequin, gold shimmer and shine takes this look from military-issue to khaki bombshell, in a look I like to call olive shimmer.

Gisele Bundchen Vogue Oct '06

photo credit: Fahion Gone Rogue

Jeep and Aviators are optional but highly recommended ;-)

(que Johnny Cash Jeep Commercial Music)

This look is so intriguing because of the combination of very masculine (military /aviators) and very feminine (sequin, gold) pieces. The result is a sultry head turning look.

Layer your shimmery pieces with olive & khaki, pair with aviators, or rugged ankle boots.

Tory Burch Panzi Sequined Dress

Accessorize your military pieces with feminine jewelry like a multi-strand gold /or statement necklace, or a sequin skirt.

J.Crew August 2010 Catalog Cover

Robert Rodriguez Wool-Cashmere Shimmer Top

Cast of The Romantics in J.Crew '10 Fall Collection

(Malin Akerman & Jeremy Strong)

Express Embellished Essential Stretch Military Shirt

MICHAEL Michael Kors Sequined Camo Tank

Again, with the Aviators :)

Styling Options /Inspirations:

Smoldering Smudged Olive & bronze eye makeup

Megan Fox, October '09 Cosmopolitan Mag

Pair with some Gold rimmed Aviators

Adriana Lima in Ray Ban Aviators Photo Credit

Layer with gold and bronze statement jewelry.

Necklace: Lu Lu Frost

The variations and styling options on this look are endless, so grab what you already have and pair it with something new.

Have a lovely weekend everyone! And thank you for all the sweet and kind comments- they make my day :)