Fancy Flats

As much as I'd love to be a gal who wears fabulous heels every day, unfortunately my feet just can't take it and I mostly wear flats to work during the week. Luckily there are tons of chic, dressy flats out there, so I don't have to sacrifice style for comfort. I especially like those with embellishments, as shown below.

Tory Burch Krissy Jewel Ballet Flats


Apepazza Simba Flats


Beverly Feldman Flashy Flats


All Black - Black 47th St. Closed


Banana Republic Presley Bejeweled Flats


Anthropologie Sparkler Loafers


Forever 21 Rhinestone Toe Leopard Flats


Steven by Steve Madden Stardom Flats


Sigerson Morrison Flats


Elie Tahari Lucille Ballet Flats


Juicy Couture Alleah Flats

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I think I need these Kate Spade Carly Sequin Pumps.

Simply lovely.

Lilac for Autum

Although we usually see dark, rich colors in the stores this time of year, I've been noticing some pretty pastels around, namely lavender. It's a nice, unexpected color for fall. Especially living in LA, where temps have been in the 70s and 80s, lighter hues are perfectly suitable.

Marc by Marc Jacobs Hilier Hobo

Anthropologie Cropped Cascade Cardi


RingsEclectic Oversized Stone-Embellished Ring


GAP Lightweight Plaid Scarf



American Apparel Unisex Fine Jersey Short Sleeve V-Neck


Rebecca Taylor Date Me Top


J. Crew Infinity Necklace


J. Crew Wool Harbor Pea Coat

Christian Louboutin Suede Peep-Toe Pump

My Must Haves: Volume 5

Time for another installment of my ever-changing list of necessities. To view previous picks, go here.

Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20 - Illuminating

I use this every single day. Its not too thin, like many regular moisturizers and its not as thick as regular foundation. It has a slight sheen, and I've been told on more than one occasion that my skin is glowing, when that's all I've been wearing. And of course, the SPF is a necessity.

Batiste Dry Shampoo

An absolute MUST. I go through so many cans of it. It gets rid of greasies and adds volume and texture without a powdery look. A life saver on days when I haven't washed my hair and is also great for touch ups mid-day when heading from work to drinks. It comes in 3 different scents, all of which are quite pleasant.

TIGI Bed Head Hard Head Hair Spray
This hair spry is strong enough to hold my curls for hours, but on the flip side, it doesn't make my hair crispy or sticky and untouchable.

Rimmel Glam'Eyes Mascara
As I've mentioned before, I am always trying new mascaras, looking for the perfect one. For now, this is it. While I'm normally not a fan of rubbery applicators, this one is different for some reason. Perhaps it's because the its thin and bristles are two different sizes. It's also flexible and soft. The results are long, clump and flake free lashes.

Urban Decay Eye Shadow Primer Potion - Sin

I've used the matte Urban Decay Primer Potion for quite some time and have given it rave reviews. This shimmery primer delivers the same, just with some color and shine. Sometimes I just use it alone as a simple base. Other times I layer shadow over it and it stays all day without creasing.

Vaseline Aloe Fresh Protecting Body Lotion w/ SPF 15
During the summer I like to sit outside during my lunch break, which means I must wear SPF. I don't like applying regular sunscreen on my body during the day when I'm at work, because it can get on my clothes, and smell like I should be at the beach, not the office. I like this light, fresh-smelling lotion, which contains SPF.

Anastasia Brow Pen - Long Wearing Brow Tint

We all know Anastasia is the authority on brows. I've used the Anastasia Perfect Brow Pencil and Brow Ex-press in the past, but this newer addition is a dream. It goes on really easily and precisely, looks natural and is long lasting.

Vested Interest

It seems as if the vest trend is one that's still around and here to stay for a while. There are a multitude of styles to choose from - loose, fitted, cropped, knitted, suiting, studded, sparkly, fringed and faux fur...to name a few. Whether you choose one that's glitzy and glam or casual and cool, there's sure to be one that will compliment your wardrobe, as well as fit into any price point.

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Rozae by Rozae Nichols Abstract Sequined Vest


BCBG Draped Twill Vest


Aqua Sequined Racerback Vest


Banana Republic Heritage Cashmere Vest


Trina Turk Beatnik Vest


Joie Twinklette Sequined Vest


Splendid French Stripe Cashmere Vest


Pencey Fringe Vest


New York & Company City Style Faux Fur Vest


Twelve by Twelve Embellished Zip Front Vest

Cardio Tunes

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I am on a never ending quest for workout music and must update my playlist often. Below are some of my current faves. To see my other lists, go here and here. Please share your favorite songs.

• Beware of the Boys (Jay -Z Remix) - Panjabi MC
• Body Language - Heidi Montag *Embarrassing, I know
• Boom Boom Pow - Black Eyed Peas
• Bring Em out - T.I.
• Bulletproof - La Roux
• Call On Me - Eric Pryz
• Chillin' feat Lady GaGa - Wale
• Closer - Nine Inch Nails
• Day 'n' Nite (Crookers Remix - Kid Cudi
• Don't Stop the Music - Rihanna
• Drop It Low - Ester Deam & Chris Brown *Although I vowed to boycott him
• Empire State of mind (feat. Alicia Keys) - Jay-Z
• Gimme More (Kaskade Remix ) - Britney Spears
• Got Money - Lil Wayne & T-Pain
• Heads Will Roll - Yeah Yeah Yeahs
• How High - Madonna
• Imma Be - Black Eyed Peas
• In Da Club - 50 Cent
• It's Me ...Remix (feat. Lil Wayne, Jadakiss & R. Kelly) - Swizz Beatz
• Jump - Madonna
• Let It Rock - Kevin Rudolf & Lil Wayne
• Let the Beat Rock (boys Noize Megamix) (feat. 50 Cent) - Black Eyed Peas
• Let's Go - Trick Daddy
• More Than a Feeling - Boston
• No One Knows - Queens of the Stone Age
• On to the Next One (feat. Swizz Beatz) - Jay-Z
• Paradise City - Guns 'N Roses
• Party in the U.S.A - Miley Cyrus
• Pursuit of Happiness (Nightmare) - Kid Cudi, MGMT & Ratatat
• Reach Out (Remix) - Hilary Duff
• Sexy Bitch (feat. Akon) - David Guetta
• Shake My Ass - Three 6 Mafia
• Show Me the Money - Petey Pablo
• Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It) - Beyonce
• Sorry 9 PSB Maxi-Mix) - Madonna
• SOS- Rihanna
• Sweet Dreams - Beyonce
• That's Not My Name - The Ting Tings
• Turn My Swag On - Soulja Boy Tell 'Em
• Umbrella (Jody den Broeder Lush Club Remix - Rihanna feat. Jay-Z
• Universal Mind Control (UMC) - Common
• The Way I Are (NuWave Remix) - DJ NuWave
• 4 Minutes (feat Justin Timberlake) - Madonna

"Be yourself; everyone else is already taken."

-Oscar Wilde

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One More

Another red carpet "best" from last night, if only for color alone, is Ginnifer Goodwin's fuschia Yves St. Laurent gown. I would have prefered a slightly different neckline, less plunging perhaps, but it looks good on her and the necklace works with the cut.

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Best Dressed

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My favorite dress from last night's Emmy Awards was Toni Collette's stunning strapless organza Monique Lhuillier. I love bright colors, so this was an obvious choice for me. The full skirt with layers of ruffles was gorgeous. While I'm normally a fan of lots of baubles and bling, I am glad Toni went with minimal jewelry, since the dress itself was so bold.

My runners up were Kate Walsh in soft gray by J. Mendel and Kristin Chenoweth in a dazzling Zuhair Murad number.

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Luscious Lashes {Hopefully}

During my lunch break last week I strolled down to Makeup Mandy eyelash bar and makeup studio and accidentally ended up purchasing Dea Bella Eyelash Conditioner eyelash conditioner.


I had been wanting to try a lash enhancing product for a while and just hadn't got around to purchasing one, so it wasn't entirely and impulse buy, but it definitely wasn't as thrifty purchase (although, it was less expensive at Makeup Mandy than on the Dea Bella website).

The one I planned on buying was Beauty Society 'Enormous Lash' Eyelash Enhancing Serum, as my friend tried it and said it worked, but it was sold out during the Nordies sale online. Osmotics 'FNS Nutrilash' Lash & Brow Enhancer, Peter Thomas Roth Lashes To Die For Night Time Eyelash Conditioning Treatment, StimuLashFusion Intensive Night Conditioning Lash Enhancer, Talika Eyelash Lipocils and RevitaLash Eyelash Conditioner are other brand I've heard/read good things about. Latisse is getting a lot of press, but I heard it can be irritating and can change the color of your lids - scary! And, it's more of a hassle since it's a prescription treatment.

Anyway, the gal I purchased the Dea Bella from said their customers have been getting great results. You just apply it every night at bedtime and should see longer and stronger lashes in a few weeks. She also said it works on brows, which I was very happy about. I'd been using Anastasia Brown Enhancing Serum but haven't really noticed any change. Tonight will be my fourth application, so I'll let you know if I see any results in a month or two.

Outfit Crush

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I *love* the metallic beaded Valentino mini dress Jennifer Aniston wore to the Love Happens Premiere this week. Since the dress is long-sleeved, it's tastefully revealing and balanced, which accentuating her gorgeous gams without showing too much. The wide band with a scalloped hem at the bottom also help highlight her well-toned legs, while also adding something a little bit different. I also like how the middle is slightly draped. And of course, you gotta love the Louboutin's.

Happy Fall Ya'll

Since summer is winding down and the first day of Fall is in a few days, I thought I should finally come back to blogging. Forgive me for my absence.

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Fall 2009 Ready-to-Wear Collections

Once again, it's time for the Fall ready-to-wear collections to be shown in NYC (and also in London). I would love attend the spectacle that is fashion week. I don't care what season or which designers - I just want to go!

I'm currently trying to make my way through the collections from the shows this week and I must say, it's quite a time-consuming task! I'm hoping to post my favorite looks from select designers, but for now, you can take a gander yourselves... here and here

So far I am in love with this Rebecca Taylor dress and it's one of the few things I could actually pull off and see myself owning. This bright plumy/fuchsia color has been a favorite of mine for the past few years now. I also adore the ruffly flowery details and the flowy drape of the dress.

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Off the Cuff

I am loving this Erickson Beamon for Target jeweled cuff. At $59.99 its a total steal compared to their regular line which runs $400+. I may just have to make a quick Target run in the midst of my packing for Maui (I leave early Monday morning). This would be the perfect accessory for the rosy pink frilly dress I'm wearing to the wedding and I could most certainly wear it time and time again.

Can't Wait!

As I mentioned earlier, I am leaving for Hawaii in two short weeks! I started packing quite a while ago and think about six days of relaxing in the sun with friends about 20x a day!

Miu Miu for moi!

I am in love with these jeweled Miu Miu flats. They're simply gorge! Unfortunately they're not available any more. I think my next search will be for a similar pair.

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Stylish Sandals

As I'm gearing up for my trip to Hawaii in two weeks (yay!), I am hunting for flat sandals. Some that are fashionable, comfortable and not traditional rubber flip flops. I also don't look very good in the full-on ankle strap gladiator sandals, although I always think they're cute before I put them on. I've found a TON of other styles that I adore...embellished, beaded, leather, strappy, suede, metallic, colorful, afforable and also quite pricey. You name it, I've found them and I want them. Below are just a few of the many.

Gap $39.50
*These are the only ones I've purchased so far


Jessica Simpson $79


Dolce Vita $118


Cynthia Vincent $200


Mystique $140


Nine West $69


Tory Burch $265


Diane von Furstenberg $235


Ecote $28


Tory Burch $195


Kimchi Blue $38


Wanted $45


Marc by Marc Jacobs $270


Bo'em $220


Steven by Steve Madden $79.95


Modern Vintage $225


Old Navy $19.50


Juicy Couture $175


Chloé $547

Help!

I am usually pretty good at technological stuff and figuring things out, but I am at a loss - I don't know why my blog won't show it's updates on other peoples' blog roll. It has my most recent posting as one from last May. I know I've been slacking, but I have posted since then. Do I need to do something with the site feed or with Feed Burner? The updates show in Google Reader, but not on my follower's sites. Its driving me nuts! Help a sister out, please!

"I don't know who invented high heels, but all women owe him a lot."

-Marilyn Monroe

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Sunshine & Spring

After my previous post, I got a yearning for yellow. I know its barely February, but since the weather's been so nice lately in LA, I didn't think it was too premature to post some sunny, springy , floral pieces (and even one just in case it happens to rain).

SoCa St. John Hibiscus Print Stretch Silk Tunic

Old Navy Women's Ruffled Chiffon Top


J. Crew Silk Garland Gladiola-Print Cami


Old Navy French Terry Zip Hoodie


Gap Floral Notched Collar Shirt


Gap Lightweight Floral Scarf


Betsey Johnson Unforgettable Underwire Top


J. Crew Satin Rosette Metallic Capri Sandals


Old Navy Printed Crossbody Hobo


Juicy Couture Flower Stud Earrings


J. Crew Primrose Garden Bracelet


J. Crew Printed Umbrella

Outfit Crush

I am loving this outfit from J. Crew. The bold yellow skirt looks great paired with the light blue shirt - perfect for spring. I didn't notice at first, but the shirt is denim. Normally wouldn't choose it or give it a second look (denim shirts = 90s to me), but I really like the combo. I like mixing dressy and casual. With the right accessories this outfit can be as fancy and as laid back as you'd like.

PS. The skirt is currently on sale for $49.50; I just may have to purchase it!

Seriously, For Real......

I promise to blog more in 2009. See, there, its in writing. As I've mentioned before, I no longer have a job where I can "home from work," and thus I am left with a lot less time for blogging, which sucks. Since I have been pretty good about going to the gym, eating healthy, blah, blah, blah (the usual resolutions), I must too add 'more blogging' to the list. Oh yeah and finally organizing my closet, since I've now lived in my apartment for two months. Friends, feel free to pester me :)

Spring 2009 Ready to Wear

I am finally getting back to posting my favorites collections and pieces from the Spring 2009 Ready to Wear shows. See below.....

Spring 2009 Ready-to-Wear: Gucci

Not surprisingly, I really enjoyed the Gucci collection. I particularly loved the vibrant colors and bold graphic prints. The lineup made me want to go on a tropical vacation wearing the floaty dresses and conversely be a funky business gal dressed in the hip suits. The fedoras, belts and scarves were cool additions that could be easily mimicked.

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Spring 2009 Ready-to-Wear: Badgley Mischka

The pieces in Badgley Mischka's spring 2009 collection are beautiful and polished with lovely ruffles and some hints of sparkle and beading. The collection looks and feels like spring to me with pretty whites, creams, violets and aquas.

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Spring 2009 Ready-To-Wear: Rebecca Taylor

Rebecca Taylor's breezy, bohemian collection would certainly be welcome in my closet. The clothes look cozy and romantic, and many have cool, sparkly metallic accents for some added hippie glamour. You could pair the dresses and skirts with heels, sandals or flip flops and always look chic.

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Spring 2009 Ready-to-Wear: Michael Kors

American, classic, sophisticated and a little bit retro is how I would describe Michael Kors' primary colored collection. Graphic prints, gingham and bold solids were heavily present. It's definitely not too risky or wild, but fun and appealing enough to surely get noticed.

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Spring 2009 Ready-to-Wear: Monique Lhuillier

It's no secret that Monique Lhuillier makes beautiful, flattering dresses for women. Her spring 2009 collection did not disappoint. The dresses are feminine and romantic and I especially love all the different necklines, beading and belts. I'm sure we'll see a few of these again on the red carpet.

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Spring 2009 Ready-to-Wear: Vera Wang

Vera Wang's show consisted of simple shapes and a lot of shift dresses and tunics in a muted color palate. What really made the outfits and caught my eye were the fabulous chunky necklaces and belts she showcased.

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Spring 2009 Ready-to-Wear: Valentino

I thought Valentino's collection was gorgeous. The designs were pretty and polished with luxe looking fabrics. Although it was somewhat understated, many of the looks were embellished with jewel-encrusted details, braiding and embroidery.

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