Mother's day to me is the pivotal time that my dressing begins to shift into summer mode. This is the point where I shift to my brighter colors and lighter fabrics. It's also the time that the weather begins to shift to warmer temperatures and that means lighter fabrics with a summer feel. Bring in florals... and straw. Yes! Florals are in this year in a major way. Big prints, small prints, in all kinds of colors in all kinds of ways. … [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...]
Striped Swing Dress and a Winner
Having a little striped dress in the closet is one of those conservative looks you can wear anywear. A classic without it being "black and white" again. This great little boucle dress from CK and Company by Theory can be dressed up or dressed down, but I love it's flirty skirt that makes me feel young, footloose and fancy free! Wearing this dress had a total feminine flowy feel for me. I … [Read more...]
DVF NYFW SS 2014
Thanks to Vogue and Neiman Marcus, I pulled together for you some pretty amazing runway clips from last week's New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2014 and am uber excited to share them with you, of one of my favorite designers, Diane Von Furstenberg. I've done some posting on her before HERE, HERE and HERE. Here's a snippet of the DVF show from Neiman Marcus via Instagram Download video: MP4 format showcasing DVF And, from … [Read more...]
Sunday Dress
Diane von Furstenberg is one of my fave designers. I did a post on here HERE. Her clothes are always on top of style, fashion, and trends without being "trendy". Her clothes can be in my closet for years and they still never lose their look. I recently picked up this number from Cayman's that I shared with you HERE. I paired it with my black patent Luciano Padovan's that I've had for several years... again, some staples I can't … [Read more...]
They have it all
No need to go out of town like so many Oklahomans do so often to shop for extra special things for ourselves and our homes. Caymans in Carriage Plaza in Norman has it all for you. This bright open and airy store has everything for the fashion conscious woman and man. Located less than a mile from I-35, you will find the latest and greatest for women, men and the home. (NEEDING that dress in a SERIOUS way!) Names like Diane … [Read more...]
Lady in Red
Ten days from now we celebrate Valentine's Day. I don't know if you're celebrating with your love, but if you are, and are planning a dinner out on the town, what could be more fitting than fabulous red dress. I put together this little outfit knowing that all these pieces can be worn so many other ways. BCBGMAXAZRIA Dress / Prada shoes / DVF clutch / Adia Kibur cuff / Trina Turk earrings Now, just so you know, I'm a sale girl. The … [Read more...]
Ready, Set, SHOP!
As I think of the day after Thanksgiving as that day is VERY near, I think of HEARDS of CRAZY people who are up at the most insane hours of the night to get the best deals before the holidays. So, in honor of the INSANITY, I thought I'd post a little WHAT TO WEAR when youre out to BATTLE, to fight the crowds to get the DEAL of the century. Now, mind you, where I live we're expecting a COLD FALL day of 74 on the day we give thanks and pass out … [Read more...]
The Lookbook is HERE!
OMG!!!!!!! An epic merge, one that has never happened like this before. Two of the largest retailers we look to to see what's hot, together with the Council of Fashion Designers of America, are coming together to have an exclusive, first time ever, holiday collection. 24 Designers. Over 50 items. December 1st. YOWZA! I chatted about it HERE. Are you beside yourself or WHAT? Well.... the LOOKBOOK is OUT! Yes! It came out TODAY! … [Read more...]
DVF Sneek Peek Into Spring
This week marks the 2012 Mercedes Benz New York Fashion Week where all designers put on shows in New York City for fashion press, celebrities and media to showcase their upcoming Spring collections. This exclusive, by invitation only event is definitely something everyone on the fashion world is buzzing about. Remember when I shared one of my fave designers Diane Von Furstenberg here? Well, I thought I'd share a bit of the runway from this … [Read more...]
Epic Retail and Fashion Designer Partnership
Ok lovies.... BRACE YOURSELF!!! Two of my favorite stores... Neiman Marcus and Target. Joining forces. Partnering with the Council of Fashion Designers of America and 24 designers to come out with an exclusive collection of fashions for women, men, children and the home that will launch December 1. Holy SMOKES! Is this the most lucrative thing you've ever SEEN or WHAT? INSANE IN THE MEMBRANE!!! A few of the designers you just might … [Read more...]
