I don't know if you're a fan of maxi dresses. I am so so on this. Several things about maxi dresses for me to love them, and this one had them all. I am tickled pink wanna squeal with delight with this one, my most recent purchase (as in YESTERDAY) I had to share with you! First... take a peek at what it was... I just picked up this number on my most recent trip to Target when I went to buy all of 4 things (none of which were … [Read more...]
THAT RING Giveaway
"If you liked it then you should've put a ring on it"... Well I'm ready to put a ring on it! I've had lots of chatter about THE ring... several actually.... from THIS POST, from THIS POST, And THIS ring.... from THIS POST... The top ring... BRACE YOURSELF.... Ok.... first... let me preface this by giving you the BIGGEST shopping secret EVER I have come across... {YEOW this excites me!} If you plan on traveling AT ALL … [Read more...]
Black and White Chevron
The chevron trend is still going on, and I know it won't be too long from now that we will probably be saying, "remember alllllll that chevron?" It will be the 2012-13 fad and will die who knows when. But, for now, I'm loving it! So I'll milk it now as much as I can. Here's a great little outfit for a luncheon, a shopping day, a shower... something that can be worn to lot's of places... Some might wear this little top without a belt as a … [Read more...]
Rakota Remington
Several months ago, when my daughter started her company and we were hiring our videographer, I saw one of their pieces of work for a local boutique, Rakota Remington. Take a peek at this.... http://vimeo.com/choatehouse/rakotaremington I watched it over and over again and it was one of the most beautiful videos I had seen. So when I recently made my way to Blake's store for an appointment, my jaw dropped even more when I saw his very cool … [Read more...]
Revelry T Fashion Post
Loving all my T's I've gotten from the fabulous Meg Biram's great and clever Manifesto T's. Each month there's a new shirt with a new word on it. You can see me styling a few others HERE and HERE. April's was REVELRY. There are SO many ways to style a great white T. And if it has GOLD in it? Well.... that just makes it the BOMB of a t-shirt that I won't be able to live with out. Mini-me was my photographer and she went a little camera … [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...]
Dita Von Teese’s Closet
Last week as I was channel surfing I came across a SUPER awesome fun show on my fave channel, Bravo. Dukes of Melrose is a show for all you fashionistas and lovers of couture and vintage fashion. Now... I preface all this by saying this does NOT mean I or most of you can just run out and buy all these FAB things. I love all of this truly as a "collector" I think. .... stay tuned for another post on this matter (my justification??? or my … [Read more...]
Hiya Stud.
I think we can all agree great accessories complete our look. Knowing how to put all the accessories together can make or break the look. Lately I have been into studs. Part because I had my ears restitched this fall (because I didn't listen to my momma when I was growing up and wore WAAAAY heavy earrings that nearly tore my ear holes) and partly because of wearing more around our necklines it makes the look more balanced, and finally, … [Read more...]
Fall Into London: a giveaway.
I'm tickled pink today to share a new friend of mine that I know you'll adore. Her talent goes beyond the word awesome, and I fell in love with her work the first time I saw it. And the fact that she's a cute Greek chic was just icing on the cake!! Meet Eleni Sofroniou, artist and owner of Fall Into London. She is a full time illustrator and graphic designer. Her illustrations are based on what inspires her and what she finds beautiful, … [Read more...]
Losing Lilly
This weekend we lost a great fashion icon Lilly Pullizter. via In the late 1950s, the Palm Beach socialite had time to spare and a wealthy husband who owned citrus groves, so she opened an orange juice stand just off the island’s main shopping street. Pulitzer needed to hide all the juice stains on her clothes, though. Instead of just putting on an apron, she asked her seamstress to make some sleeveless dresses in colorful fruit prints, and a … [Read more...]
I confess…
I have a serious problem. Ok. Well, many who have known me for a long time know I have a couple of serious problems, right? Well, I'm coming here publicly now to confess to one of them. Purses. This is just one obsession. Truly. I'll purge some other "issues" I have with you on future episodes of THE OP LIFE Therapy for Irene. But for now, let's stick with this matter at hand. The fact that a new spring season is upon us isn't helping … [Read more...]
Wanderlust T Fashion Post
I'm loving my Manifesto T's I've been getting from Meg Biram. I think the idea is SO cool! Very ON PURPOSE if you ask me... a new word each month for your manifesto. They are all so soft in colors I'm adoring, and the cutest thing today, lil guy said to me, "Mom, who signed that t shirt???" Cutie! I did a post on January, EVOLVE. March is WANDERLUST. Take a look at how I styled mine... (Angel kitty tries to get loving from me through … [Read more...]
Dream Closet
I think every woman dreams of a DREAM closet.... at least I do. If you're at all into fashion and at all into interior design, then I think you might enjoy the likes of this special closet I came across and couldn't resist sharing. The lucky owner of this fabulous closet Lubov Azria, Chief Creative Officer of BCBGMAXAZRIA. Functional and beautiful, I'd say this a haven for any female, don't you? Most girls love to play dress up in their … [Read more...]
{see} C. Wonder
I'm loving the shop C.Wonder. If you haven't seen it before, you ought to check it out. They have fun cute stylish clothes, great home accessories, and fun little extras for us. I haven't been to one of their shops, but I HAVE seen their pretties online, and the next time I find myself in one of their locations, I will want to make a stop in for sure. And.... I think I've mentioned to you before, but I must confess....I'm a sale shopper. … [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...]
Diane Von Furstenberg
I came across this great interview on Makers I couldn't help butshare with my readers today. You know I love fashion, I love style, and part of that is classic femininity that no matter what era or time we're in, it's IN. Such is that of the designs of Diane Von Furstenberg. I remember shopping with my mom as a young girl at Marshall Fields and her wearing these beautiful dresses. They flowed and showed her hourglass figure. I loved watching … [Read more...]
