You guys know I love to find great finds. I'm always building upon my wardrobe with my "investment" pieces, looking for those classics that will never go out of style, and still look modern and fresh. Such was the case when I came upon this cream tweed coat by Karolina Zmarlak at Liberte'. Yes, I did just talk about her style yesterday. Well, I splurged on this beautiful coat on sale. It's seriously SO amazing, I can't even … [Read more...]
Fashion Forward: Karolina Zmarlak
So often when boutiques have trunk shows, we get to meet the wonderful reps that take the clothing line to their stockists, but it isn't often that the designer herself makes the appearance with the clothing. Well last week, the young talented Karolina Zmarlak came to Oklahoma City for a trunk show at Liberte' in Classen Curve. And she was the coolest chic ever to meet! I loved hearing her describe her clothing to me... Her style very … [Read more...]
Over the Knee Boots
I think over the knee boots is probably THE buzz word when I think of boots for the fall and winter this season. Sooooo... being that I DO love shoes and boots (twist my arm already!), I splurged and got a pair by Joie from On A Whim that seemed to fit my "age" (so I was told by the people that I reside with! HA!) You might have seen em on a post I did not too long ago following the First Thursday's Fashion … [Read more...]
Shop Your Closet: Daily Grunge
Fall is finally underway, and with it comes chilly cloudy days, days we feel totally casual, not in the mood to dress up, but not in the mood to wear sweats, kinda rugged and grungy, but in a good way... That's how I felt with this chilly breezy weather. The flowyness of this ombre chic t-shirt was perfect for this kinda day. It's soft texture and neutral colors are what I love on days like this, and these neutral colors are what I'm always … [Read more...]
Red Dress Surprise
Holiday parties will be here before we know it, and we all know how much I adore the LBD, but red is always a hot color, perfect for any type of festivity, from a hot dinner date, to church, to a cocktail party. I've said it before. It's all in the accessories. This fabulous LRD, available at Bow and Arrow Boutique in Oklahoma City, has just the right amount of surprise to it. First glance, it looks very simple from the front, but the minute … [Read more...]
LBD: Black Twist Dress and Statement Boots
You guys know one of my favorite things in a closet is a little black dress (LBD). So when I come across one that I LOVE, well, I just must show you! I was recently in CK and Company and these two pieces caught my eye in a huge way... This lightweight jersey black twist dress from Helmut Lang has just enough detail on it with a twisted knot in the front and the unfinished criss cross layering across the front hem. It's a simple … [Read more...]
Shop Your Closet: White Jeans, Fall Not So Fall
Fall is my FAVORITE season of the year. I absolutely LOVE to wear beautiful coats, jeans, boots, and just the whole feeling of the crisp in the air. While we're in the month of October, it's yet to truly feel like fall. We might have had a day or two of cooler weather, but nothing to say it's here to stay. So what to wear on the days where we hit the upper 80's and then some? I pick neutrals in my closet in colors that will keep me cool. … [Read more...]
Hat Style: The Fedora
I was recently tagged in a Facebook post to advise on stylish winter hats. So I thought maybe more people had issues as to what to do when you don't wanna wash your hair, you don't wanna bun it or put it in a ponytail, and you really want more style than a baseball cap. So I'm getting into fedoras. While I bought my first one last winter and wore it only once, I'm breaking into this … [Read more...]
Shorts and Boots: Fashion Show Plan A
Several weeks ago, our local boutiques from Classen Curve and Nichols Hills Plaza (part of Western Avenue) put on a fall fashion show and it was so fabulous. You can recall it HERE and HERE. I was supposed to wear shorts and boots. Well, I got word that I would be one of the emcees that evening, which made me rethink my dress for the evening. I wanted to wear something fashionable for SURE since after all, it IS a fashion show. But, I … [Read more...]
Shop Your Closet: Joggers and a Graphic-T
This weather is just not wanting to make up it's mind. One day it's in the 90's, and the next it's in the 60's. So how's a girl to dress? Technically, it's not OFFICIALLY fall, but with the drops in temps, and the fact that it's post Labor Day, we know we need to be more "fall-ish". So shopping my closet, picking my olive green satin cargo joggers I got last summer at Zara in Greece, I paired it with one of my favorite love T-shirts from … [Read more...]
Altuzarra for Target
If you've been watching tv for any amount of time recently, I'm sure you've seen these FABULOUS ads for the latest collaboration between fashion designer Altuzarra and Target. Mixing femininity with with sophisticated styles, Altuzarra for Target represents to me the stylish woman who can do all, be all. Go to work, look chic yet appropriate, and take those pieces from day to night. All modern, fresh, elegant, and feminine. I love his … [Read more...]
Pantone 2015 Spring Fashion Colors: OP On Our Mental State
As we're in the midst of New York Fashion Week, Pantone unveiled the top 10 shades called upon for the women's and men's collections for Spring/Summer 2015. via “Many feel compelled to be connected around the clock because we are afraid we’ll miss something important. There is a growing movement to step out and create ‘quiet zones’ to disconnect from technology and unwind, giving ourselves time to stop and be still. Color … [Read more...]
Classic Swing Dress
Last week for the #FirstThursdaysFashionShow, I was going to be wearing an outfit from On A Whim. They have some of my favorite brands, like alice + olivia, Rebecca Taylor, AG Jeans, Splendid, Rebecca Minkoff, Cynthia Vincent to name a few. Well, the plan was to wear something a little more on the edgy side, but I then got the message that I would be one of the emcees. Sooooooo I decided to get back to a classic considering my new role. Not … [Read more...]
It’s A Wrap: Five Things…
What a wonderful and FULL week it has been, and with that, some thoughts to share and recap.... actually five things... 1. Keep your eyes open for opportunities to bless someone. Some of my personal friends know what happened last week to me with two strangers... I swear you never know when you're being tested. I had tears the rest of the evening because I felt a much higher being all around me and all over me I cannot even begin to … [Read more...]
Preppy Chic Skirt Styling
As fall is upon us, one of the trends we're going to see is a very preppy and masculine influence on women's wear. And, you've heard me talking about this First Thursdays Fashion Show coming up, well this might be one of the looks you'll be seeing if you're a local and spending the evening with us. From CK and Company, we put together this sleek neoprene skirt, with faux fur on the front side with a retro and … [Read more...]
First Thursdays Fashion Show
For those of us who live in this booming city, we know that we feel a sense of buzz in the air in Oklahoma City. There's always something hot and happenin going on. And one week from today, in my cool hot and hip part of town, there's going to be night of food, music, drinks and FASHION. On a part of Western Avenue's district, Classen Curve and Nichols Hills Plaza and some of their hot businesses are coming together to show … [Read more...]
Shop Your Closet: DVF Kaftan
When I spot a deal, I grab it and keep it for when I need it. Then, when I need to wear something either for a special occasion or just to have something fresh and different, I just shop my closet. Last time I talked about it HERE, and such was the case with this DVF blue tropical number. I think I got this last winter on sale and snatched it up for a use I KNEW I could find in the future. {wink!} I took this with me … [Read more...]
Playing Dress Up On the Beach
I know fall is quickly approaching, but with our blistering hot temperatures, I'm still in summer mode... You know that feeling that little girls get when they play dress up? That "I feel fabulous" feeling? You see, I have this big floppy hat. And even though I'm no longer a young chickadee, that doesn't stop me from wanting to play dress up. {wink!} I did a post not long ago with my black floppy hat here. For those of you who might … [Read more...]
Beauty, Balance and Bonding
I think so many women who want kids love the thought of having a little girl. There's something about having a little girl to dress up and fix her hair. God blessed me with a good one 13 years ago... my mini-me. And has she ever been a ball! Parenting has it's challenges for sure, but it's one of the most rewarding things I've experienced and done in my life. And keeping it all together is something I try to do as best as I can, and look my … [Read more...]
Swimsuits, Getting Personal and a Giveaway
So before I begin rambling, lemme begin by saying I'm off to the beach this Friday and that means I've been in swimsuit hunting mode, and with that, wanting to try NEW things, but yet going back to the same ole thing and what I think looks good on me. One of the pieces of clothing you'll hardly see me do blog posts on is swimsuits. Why? Because it's personal. I know you get it when I say that, but really, it's SO personal, … [Read more...]
