Archive for January, 2012

Before we know it, Summer will be here or perhaps if you’re like me and live in Florida it’s beach weather all year long. For some odd reason, I’ve been craving a one piece bathing suit. For me they exude class and are sometimes more stylish than a bikini. I for one, am not fond of water so it’s very rare that you actually see me go into the ocean. I like the whole look of wearing a one piece swimsuit with high heels. That’s much more fashionable in my eyes but of course that’s just my opinion.

One of my favorite bathing suits at the moment is the Red Carter “Ruffle” Deep V One Piece Bathing Suit. It’s classy, cute and definitely sophisticated. Plus, it’s always featured in my favorite colors to wear, white and black! See it has my name written all over it!

I personally would pair this up with a gorgeous pair of opened toed shoes and a great over sized hat. No matter how you wear this beautiful piece, you will look amazing! I’m a huge fan!

You can purchase the Red Carter “Ruffle” Deep V One Piece Bathing Suit at Shop Bop for $160.

Ever since I saw Kim Kardashian wearing a Herve Leger dress a couple years back, I’ve been a huge fan of the designer. Ms. Kardashian is known for wearing Herve Leger dresses but now a majority of Hollywood also does too. I love how the dresses are form fitting and look amazing on just about anyone that puts one on. When I’m insanely rich you better believe my closet will be stocked with these gorgeous dresses. Even the color variety the dresses come in is amazing!

The “Crisscross” Strap Dress is definitely something I would wear. The coral color makes it girly looking but the look of the dress is still sexy. This is the type of dress a woman should wear to a romantic dinner, an event or any type of special occasion. I would personally rock this dress with a gorgeous pair of black heels. To me, coral and black have always matched well and black heels would finish this dress off perfectly.

Bravo Herve Ledger! You’ve made another beautiful dress that I want!

You can purchase the Herve Leger “Crisscross” at Shop Bop for $980.

Christian Louboutin and Michael Kors are my favorite shoe designers. Anything they come out with always exudes class, elegance and style. The hardware on Michael Kors shoes is breathtaking and who can forget those sexy red soles on a Christian Louboutin heel.

Another designer I’m coming to love is Giuseppe Zanotti. His shoes are always so beautiful and the “Mesh” Open Toe Platform Pumps are of no exception. With Spring around the corner, I think these would looking stunning with a pencil skirt.

What really sold me about these pumps was simply the buckled ankle strap. I’ve always wanted a pair of heels that had an ankle strap so whenever I see a gorgeous pair of heels with this feature I usually melt. Plus, the fact that these shoes are almost size inches tall is amazing! When a pair of shoes can make me go from 5’1 to 5’7, I instantly become a fan. Gorgeous and sexy, these “Mesh” beauties are to die for.

You can purchase the Giuseppe Zanotti “Mesh” at Shop Bop for $750.

A new trend for Spring 2012 is already surfacing and, boy, is it a doozy! I’m talking about feminine print denim, of course! Designers are taking your favorite denim styles and adding funky prints to them. The look is very retro! But is it something that can be pulled off? I will let you all decide.

Let’s take a closer look at an example of this new trend. Meet the Citizens of Humanity Mandy Floral Roll Up Jeans! They are the same Mandy Roll Up Jeans, they just have a feminine floral print added to them. I do admit, I do like the colors. The pale oranges and greens look really nice on the natural background. It looks really nice on the model, with her black cardigan and shoes. I’m just wondering how practical this would be for real life wear. It certainly isn’t for the timid! I would like to see some more pieces from this trend before casting my vote.

Discover the Citizens of Humanity Mandy Floral at ShopBop!

I like vintage-inspired jewelry, but I normally steer clear of cluster rings. I don’t know why, but I just don’t like the look of a big fat cluster staring back at you. They look so… well, messy. After seeing the Erickson Beamon Color Me Crazy Confetti Ring though, I think I might change my mind (just a little bit). It was all those colors that caught my eye! This large fashion ring is composed of pretty Swarovski crystals in about every color imaginable. They are different shapes and sizes. If you look closely, you will even see a concave strip of small round cut crystals nestled in there. With so many things going on, it’s difficult to tell which way is up. But I imagine this was the designer’s intention. After all, it is called a “confetti” ring! And I think it would look wonderful paired with some solid, yet brightly, colored pieces. It would certainly be a cheery look!

Find the Erickson Beamon Confetti Ring at ShopBop

I got married years ago, but I still can’t resist looking at wedding dresses. I would probably try them on too, but people would most likely think I’m insane. There is just something about seeing a bride all decked out in her wedding dress that makes me feel warm and fuzzy inside. Choosing the right wedding dress will make any bride feel like a princess on her special day! That’s why I was so excited when I learned ShopBop.com has its very own virtual wedding boutique! They have a nice selection of unique styles and nothing is way over-the-top expensive (I’ve seen bridal magazines featuring dresses that retail for tens of thousands of dollars). You don’t have to spend a fortune on a wedding dress to make your special day absolutely perfect. Whether you’re a casual, classic, or fashion forward bride, ShopBop has a dress for you. So if 2012 is your year, be sure to check them out!

Explore the Wedding Boutique at ShopBop! They have a super cute selection of bridesmaid dresses too!

The iPhone is everywhere these days. Most of my friends have them and when I’m out and about I see most people on theirs. If I could have one, I definitely would! The things you can do with an iPhone is amazing and they come in handy too. I’ve heard there is an application that can start your car for you? That’s insane but also pretty cool at the same time. Imagine if we were never given the iPhone? Would people still be rocking the Sidekick or maybe even a flip phone? I guess all we can say is, thank you Steve Jobs!

Because of the iPhone there are always great and fashionable accessories to buy for it. I love looking at the different cases for them. Some are gorgeous, some are ugly, some are funny and some are simple. The DANNIJO “Mustache” iPhone 4 Case is one that made me chuckle. The colors are pretty but who would of ever thought to design a case with mustaches on them! Very clever and different if you ask me. Something tells me, that if I had an iPhone I would probably buy this case because it’s different looking. Why be like everyone else when you can be totally different and you? Such a stylish and funky case! I love it!

You can purchase the DANNIJO “Mustache” at Shop Bop for $98.

When I was in college I took quite a few art classes. I thought for a second that maybe I wanted to get a degree in art. Art is fascinating to me and the things people can create with their hands is out of this world. When it comes to my hands, I have absolutely no artistic ability so to see what others can do is astonishing to me. I think my obsession with fashion comes from my love of art. Designers are basically artists that make things for us to wear, use and carry.

The Soo Ihn Kim “Jinx” Cuff is definitely an artsy and unique piece of jewelry that I would wear in a heartbeat. I love things that look different and this cuff looks like a piece of architecture. Whether you’re wearing something casual or a little more dressy it pops out at you. The “Jinx” is a statement piece and because of that, I love it! It’s a great cuff to own and for the price you can’t go wrong.

You can purchase the Soo Ihn Kim “Jinx” Cuff at Shop Bop for $58.