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fiona paxton maggie necklace in copper
lately i've had a thing for necklaces. especially statement necklaces, i saw rihanna rockin' this necklace and began scouring the net to find out who created this lovely adornment and how i can add it to my jewelry box. tah dah...i found it!! here's a close up.
don't you love it?? happy shopping! xo
photos snagged from wire image and rilee and lo.
this friday will be a little different chicks!! only one shoe will be showcased. you're probably wondering why? this boot is in a class of it's own...enjoy!!
hunter festival lace up wellington boot
i saw these rain boots 2 weeks ago and was smitten!! i've been shopping for the perfect rain boot and never thought it would be so exhausting. you're probably thinking, "rain boots are rain boots", contrary to the norm, rain boot shopping can be tiring; colors, designs, height, brands, etc. so much to take into consideration. unique, fun, captivating and stylish was my main focus and the festival lace up encompasses that and more. splashing in puddles never looked so good. reminiscent of a funky lace-up knee boot, the wellington, at first glance, doesn't fit the "rain boot" stereotype and that's the beauty of it. i'd wear these on a cloud free and clear day! : ) what do you think?? two thumbs up from me. until next time...stay up and keep it fresh!! xo
one of my favorite designers, marc jacobs and favorite muppet, miss piggy were discussing new york's upcoming fashion week!! don't you love this photo?!! : ) get the full scoop marc jacobs & miss piggy - couture snob.
clockwise (victoria's secret, shopbop, karmaloop, asos)
"boyfriend blazers" are a must for fall 09. why? you can achieve a casual, glam, office, glunge (glamour + grunge) or polished look while wearing one. this may be one of the most versatile pieces added to your wardrobe. various fall 09 runway shows incorporated the "boyfriend blazer", pairing muted hues with layers of whimsical colors and playful textures, and completing the look with a slim trouser, legging or jean. the "boyfriend blazer" is undoubtedly the easiest runway piece that you can purchase and revamp, making a beautiful concoction with your own personal style. it would be safe to buy one that is basic in color and another one that is fun, like a houndstooth blend or even a different texture think of velvet. blazers with a striped or paisley lining gives a basic tee and/or cami and extra pop when the sleeves are rolled up to show off the interior. so chicks, ditch your boyfriend and snag his blazer!! : )
log on today to view and shop the kate moss + topshop autumn/winter 09 collection. kate moss has mastered the glunge (glamour mixed with grunge) look and the effortless chic look, i'm sure this collection will be exquisite. i'm excited, you should be too!! until next time...stay up and keep it fresh!! xo
hey chicks!! i like to take it easy on wednesday a.k.a. hump day...with that being said i did some web surfing and found some unique and quirky shoes, trinkets, belts etc. that will surely give your wardrobe an eccentric flair. enjoy!!
this epitomizes statement necklace, taking a basic top from a 1 to 100 with ease. simple, diverse and fun, the beaded design and multi-strands are fabulous!!
don't be afraid of fringe! it's a playful texture that effortlessly adds a vintage look to any wardrobe. when i think of fringe i envision hippies dancing in daisy flower beds free from everyday qualms!! the fringe detail on this bag gives the classic "doctor" bag a bit of bohemian flair and i love it! carrying it is a great way to tap into the fringe frenzy without over doing it. alexa comes in two color choices: brass/silver (shown above) or brass/fatigue. bohemain rhapsody...in a handbag!! what a wonderful blend.
i was on one of my favorite fashion blog spots nitrolicious and was excited to see that these are now available at zappos!! a perfect marriage of a sneaker and a sandal. these come in black, white and silver. unfortunately, i think the only color left is white. jump on them while you can, they're going fast!!
miller belt: diane von furstenberg
double-strand, studded gunmetal belt...a chick can't go wrong. the subtle rocker appeal makes this belt a great compliment to office, casual or date night ensembles. pair it with a jewel tone, silk, loose- fitting, short sleeve tunic along with a pair of skinnies and voila!! you've been autumnized (perfectly blending summer and winter pieces into a transition outfit)!!
wings of an angel resting on your finger...a wonderful epiphany!! what more can i say?
photos snagged from: nasty gal, coach, nitrolicious and shopbop.
until next time...stay up and keep it fresh!! xo
cassie's electro love collabo w/dimepiece
blogs have been buzzing about the cassie/dimepiece collabo for her upcoming electro love album. i like the one pu**y tee (left) but wouldn't wear it...it's a little too risque' for me, however, the concept is sassy and witty!! the tiger mesh jodphurs (right) are a little too "i dream of jeanie meets kiss" for me. : )
i took a trip over to the dimepiece site and fell in love with a few of the sweatshirts, tees and leggings. check out my favorites below...
what do you think? you can find these and other pieces from the fall/winter line @ the dimepiece store!
photos snagged from dimepiece designs site.
veronica webb photographed by nigel barker
veronica webb jumps on board with ftbc for the 15 year anniversary ad campaign. fashion targets breast cancer is celebratng 15 years by collaborating with and debuting qvc designer charms for charity. the initative launches on september 1 and lasts the entire month. the pieces will be sold on the qvc site throughout the month of september while supplies last. featured designers include: stan herman, marc bouwer, anthony nak, dean harris and many more. the charms prices range from $20 to $100 and 100% of the net proceeds will go to the ftbc.
ftbc was founded by ralph lauren and since it's launch has given almost $50 million to breast cancer charities worlwide and has enlisted 11 international partners.
photo snagged from the ftbc facebook fan page
i love the piece veronica is wearing and will definitely tune in to find out how i can make it a part of my jewelry collection. until next time...stay up and keep it fresh!! xo
this past weekend i celebrated my birthday, i decided to treat myself with minx nails!!! you've seen them on beyonce, solange, katy perry, rihanna and many more fashion forward music artist. i remember hearing about them last year but to my dismay no one was doing the minx application in my area. curiosity reared it's head again and i clicked over to minx.com and to my surprise morning star nails in raleigh, nc was listed as a certified minx salon!! i called and spoke with meryl and scheduled an appointment, i went back to the minx site to check out the different designs and was set on having a metallic application.
you're probably wondering about the process. first you pick the adhesive design that you want (there were so many stylish ones); i stuck with the metallic choice with an added twist...more about that later. meryl, is a new york native and has been in the manicuring business for over 20 years. she started off by giving me a manicure and then we got down to business. no base coat is applied because it is an adhesive, which means the nail has to be free of any polish or residue. then a lamp heats the adhesive and a silver tool is used to apply it. each minx adhesive fits perfectly to your cuticle and the adhesive is then cut down to the length of your nail. meryl then meticulously cut and shaped each adhesive to fit my nail. no need to worry about smearing or chipping, minx is not a polish!! these typically last for about 2 weeks. these can be applied to natural or artificial nails and you can have the minx application done to those precious tootsies too!! i've received so many compliments on my nails!! i absolutely LOVE them and will definitely be going back to meryl at morning star nails. until next time...stay up and keep it fresh!! xo
check out the metallic design with a twist below!
minx nail design skater art 6 golden lightning with black
Morning Star Nails, (919) 612-4193
