Bare Naked

This season the fashion trends in rigour are not for the faint of heart; therefore, a conscious fashionista must proceed with caution. Recently, I read a post about layering irresponsibly, which was extremely funny and enlightening. So I felt, as a fashionable citizen, that it was my civil duty to raise awareness on another issue, color over-use. I've seen gals on the verge of leaving people color blind due to pigment over exposure. So, for the ones who are Chromatophobic ( fear of color) or the ones that just want (or need!) to tone it down a little there's a solution. Designers are taking nude color and giving them a flair. Now the latest accessories come in natural tones and luscious textures such as patent leather, lace and satin perfect to compliment high pigmented clothing pieces. You can either match a beautiful primary color dress with neutral pumps, which also has the effect of elongating your legs, or pairing a neutral outfit with colorful accessories for a bang. Either way you wear your colors just remember that balance is key. After all, you don't want to look like if a rainbow had vomited all over you ( see exhibit A below).

Exhibit A:

Fined! for color over-use AND irresponsible layering.


Josie Natori Kace Top $140.00. Available at www.neimanmarcus.com


Polka Dot Blouse $19.80. Available at www.forever21.com


DVF Crocheted Shift Dress $425.00. Available at www.neimanmarcus.com


Halter Sparkle Dress $26.50. Available at www.wetseal.com

Valentino Histore Patent Satchel $1695.00. Available at www.saks.com

Nine West Francesca Large Patent Satchel $85.00. Available at www.ninewest.com

Brian Atwood Slick Pumps $560.00. Available at www.saks.com

Nine West Lucero Pumps $79.00. Available at www.ninewest.com

Yellow !!!

The weather has been marvelous lately here in the mid-west and everywhere. Flowers are blooming, birds are chirping and you just want to shine. And what's the best way to feel sunny and spring-y? Yes! flirty, playful, girly sun dresses in the color of the moment, YELLOW! This bright color flatters most complexions and gives you an instant glow. Yellow was king of the runways at the collections and will dominate the scene this season. Pair it with white and neutral tones for an easy laid back look or with black or red to dress it up. Either way you wear it yellow is sure to make you shine, you little Miss Sunshine.



Romina Lanaro RTW S/S 2007.

BCBG Max Azria Swiss Dot Bubble Mini Dress $300.00. Available at www.saks.com

Amelia Dress Forever21 $15.80. Available at www.forever21.com

Other must have in yellow:

Chinese Laundry Pumps on sale for$45.99. Available at www.macys.com


Gwen Bag Forever21 $20.80. Available at www.forever21.com

Marc Jacobs is Dead... At least to me.

Today is a very, very sad in the world of fashion, or at least in my world. While reading one of my very favorite fashion magazines, In Style, I got excited at the pictures of the celebrity packed fall fashion shows. Every single A-Lister looked glamorous and sophisticated wearing the latest trends, but the horror happened, I spotted a picture of LIL'KIM... WHAT!!!??? No! I thought my eyes were lying to me so I looked again, and then the whole world crumbled in front of me. It was in fact a picture of LIL'KIM with a caption that reads as follow " Marc Jacobs muse LIL'KIM kicked back in the VIP section at the designer's post show bash..." LIL' KIM? Marc Jacobs's M U S E!? What can possibly be so inspiring about the walking fashion DON'T that is LIL'KIM? Instead of his muse she should be more like his pro-bono extreme makeover project. How did this happened? How can I ever look at my MJ Stam Bag without felling disgusted again? Why!!!??? OH, Whyyy!!!??? If that picture caption is true, then Marc Jacobs (tears streaming down my cheeks) is dead to me! I will NEVER wear anything inspired by that human atrocity that is LIL'KIM. Marc Jacobs (1963-2007) R.I.P.



Sorry but I couldn't bare the sight of LIL'KIM any longer; therefore, I'm taking down the pictures.

Spring's 9 Must Have from Saks!

This spring the fashion trends are just adorable. From dresses to vibrant colors everything screams sunshine and good times. And although there are countless "must-have" lists and every single glossy grace their covers with "The-All-You-Need-This-Spring-Shopping-List" a girl can never get too much advice on how to look your best specially if it comes from our much beloved Saks Fifth Avenue. This is why I bring you Want it!, courtesy of Saks. Want it! is a line created to take trends from runway to real way that includes daywear, evening-wear, bags, shoes and much more. The line is also full of fashionista's favorites such as Dolce and Gabbana, Jimmy Choo, Valentino and VeraWang Lavender label. Even the guys can enjoy the Want it! line with the 9 top trends from Ermenegildo Zegna, Diesel and Prada Linea Rossa. It doesn't matter if you are fashion challenged or a hard core fashionista Saks has something Hauté for everybody. Happy Hunting!


The High Waisted Belt

W. Kleinberg -Krung Snake Belt $325.00

The Flat Shoe

Marc Jacobs Keyhole Skimmers $395.00

The Chic Day Dress

Burberry Chech Shift Mini Dress $430.00

The Floral Fragrance

Clinique Happy $49.50 for 3.40oz. ( Although I personally recommend Clinique Happy Heart)

The Cocktail Dress


Carolina Herrera Strapless Cotton Eyelet Dress $3490.00

The Crisp White Shirt

Robert Rodriguez Pleated Blouse $286.00

The Platform Shoes

Le Silla Crisscross Platform Sandal $610.00

The Handheld Bag

Versace Quilted Satchel $2115.00

The Shorts

Piazza Sempione Seersucker Shorts $405.00

All available at www.saks.com

Naughty Girl

Have you ever felt like you just want to give someone a piece of your mind? Or maybe you're just a naughty girl who loves to tell everybody exactly what you think, but a screen shirt that says "I'M WITH SUCKER" won't cut it anymore? Well, look no further you little devils, I give you Locher's. A Parisian brand of deliciously mean clothes and accessories that will reveal exactly what's in your mind only if people get too close. The tops are beautifully embroidered with whimsical flowers and birds, and an intricate message intended for those who dare to cross the line. But don't worry about offending your neighbor, co-workers or even your boss, because if they dare to get that close to you maybe they deserve that "FUCK OFF" on your blouse. So go crazy and unleash your inner bitch while looking very ladylike.

No Time to Fuck $76.00

I Really Need A Fucking Coffee $79.00 ( My personal favorite!)



Fuck Off Pendant $66.00

All available at www.lochers.com

Columbus Fashion Week? Why not?!

This morning, while having my coffee, I went thru my daily routine of reading my favorite fashion blogs and stumble into a Coutorture's featured post via Pink Rock Candy that commented on the very first Columbus Ohio Fashion week. Apparently, Columbus is aiming high, with big ambitions of being a hauté fashion capital. Who would have thought?!? I would recommend you all read Pink Rock Candy's post since it is a very interesting, well written and well thought point of view.

This is their opinion on the matter... "As impressed as I probably should be, I'm still very skeptical. I'm originally from the Midwest, Michigan to be exact, and I just can't imagine Columbus, or any other Midwestern city for that matter, become a fashion capital. There are tons of talented people that come out of the Midwest, but it will be more than a challenge to shake the overall-wearing, cow-tipping persona that goes along with the Midwest"..."The fashion industry is just like high school; cities like NY, Paris, and Milan are the cool kids and cities like LA, Tokyo, and Madrid are their lackeys who are only popular because the cool kids say so. Columbus, or any other Midwestern city for that matter, isn't even on the cool kids radar"..."Can a smaller less metropolitan city break into the fashion world and become a fashion capital that rivals the big guns?" - Pink Rock Candy

Well! I'm surprised I never heard anything about this since I live in Columbus, Ohio. But to tell the truth I don't see Columbus being a fashion capital anytime soon, not in this century anyways. But I really have to say that since OSU is the epi-center of Columbus it nurtures from a melting pot of international students with very individualistic takes on fashion making Ohio's capital a trendier city than many people expect it to be; however, I don't think that would be enough to make it a fashion capital. N.Y., Paris, Milan and other fashion power countries have centuries of experience that can not be defeated by a small Midwest city. Also, I don't think L.A., Tokyo and Madrid are the B-list team, that would be a very narrow point of view. They are fashion power countries, as well, that didn't get the media attention they deserve until recently. Due to globalization they can easily be on the spotlight now and also because fashion is more democratic N.Y., Paris and Milan can not hold the monopoly any longer. Nevertheless I think it is wonderful that Columbus is cat walking their way out of those overall and thinking high fashion seriously enough to aspire to be a fashion capital. THAT is ambition and I respect them for having it. After all, who would have thought that a little kid from, The Dominican Republic, a third world country was going to be a highly respected, celebrity adored, fashion designer? Just ask Oscar de la Renta.


To read Pink Rock Candy's complete post visit Pink Rock Candy or Coutorture

To learn more about Columbus Fashion Week visit the website.

What do you think?

Victorian Romance

For the ones who are print-o-phobic there is a nice variation to the flower print(one of the biggest trends this season), the lace. Lacy tops are romantic and feminine plus it will give you the flowery effect without too much bang. Wear it as a top a dress or layer it, and it also looks amazing in pastel colors and neutral hues. Jill Stuart did a wonderful rendition of the lace at her RTW Spring2007 fashion show where she showed how to do lace just right.


Jill Stuart RTW S/S 07.



Jill Stuart RTW S/S 07.




Forever 21 Floral Lacy Top $27.80. Available at www.forever21.com



Tracy Reese Bubble Blouson Top $275.00. Available at www.neimanmarcus.com



Rebecca Taylor Lace Trench and Shift Dress $995.00 for the two pieces. Available at www.neimanmarcus.com



Robert Rodriguez Lace Blouse $320.00. Available at www.neimanmarcus.com



Zac Posen Wave Blouse and Lace Skirt $2500.00 for the two pieces. Available at www.neimanmarcus.com

The Frankenstein of Shoes?

Recently in an interview Manolo Blahnik, the shoe guru, said what he thinks about platform shoes. He called them the Frankenstein of shoes! Maybe because of their rugged-y appearance. And although platforms will never be a match for a pair of beautiful Manolo stilettos, I beg to disagree with my beloved Manolo on that "Frankenstein" statement. These very fashionable platforms below showed that they can be elegant even classy. The new designs come in luscious material such as leather and satin, and are every bit as fabulous as the iconic Manolos.


Christian Louboutin Satin Platform Pump $680.00. Available at www.neimanmarcus.com



Valentino Bow Slingback Platform $675.00. Available at www.neimanmarcus.com


Christian Louboutin Patent Leather Wedge $710.00. Available at www.neimanmarcus.com



Cole Haan Air Blanca Patent Sandal with Nike(R) technology for comfort $275.00. Available at www.neimanmarcus.com



Sigerson Morrison Strapy Wedge Sandal $450.00. Available at www.neimanmarcus.com


For the gals on a budget...


Jessica Simpson Meena Slingback Snadal $89.00. Available at www.macys.com


Jessica Simpson Mando Platform Peeptoe Pump $89.00. Available at www.macys.com

What do you think about platforms? Are they a yey or nay?

This spring all the rage is combining black and white with vivid hues, but if you want to be a little more spring like then floral patterns are perfect for you.They look just beautiful on flowy dresses and skirts as seen on Zac Posen, Alberta Ferretti and genius designer Oscar de la Renta's spring/summer and resort collections. Now, if dressing in full pattern doesn't appeal to you try incorparating florals in your accesories, Gucci's new handbags are fresh, young and summery with floral prints over canvas as well as their new swinsuit collection.Now you can blosson like a flower.



Oscar de la Renta RTW SS07


Lili Pulitzer Botanical Print Poplin Dress $218.00. Available at www.neimanmarcus.com


Harari Knit Tee Floral Skirt $395.00. Available at www.neimanmarcus.com


Betsey Johnson "Abeni" Pump $180.00. Available at www.nordstrom.com

Heaven Sent from Fusion Beauty

Recently I wrote about what are, to me, the 10 best bronzers on the market just to discover today the bronzer of all bronzers: Fusion Beauty Intuitive Active Bronzer. The only thing this poppy won't do is your laundry! One more time Fusion Beauty came up with another out-of-this-world ultra HI-TEC make up product. Glow Fusion Bronzer is a gem stone of science engineering. A cocktail of antioxidants, vitC, botanicals and M-TOX their patented muscular inhibitor formula that relaxes the facial muscles to prevent lines and wrinkles, while restoring the youthfulness of your skin and protecting it from free radicals. This product promises to not only give you a beautiful sun kissed glow but to make you look younger by increasing collagen production and evening skin tone. There you have it ladies, it's the fountain of youth in a compact!



Fusion Beauty - Glow Fusion Micro-Tech Intuitive Active Bronzer $38.00. Available at www.sephora.com.

What do you think? To good to be true?