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.

No Chip, No Kidding

Now, I'm not a nail polish fan. Why? Well, because despite all of my efforts and the gazillion nail polish brands I've tried, my manicure doesn't last me two days. I've found that my Chanel polish is as good as my Wet N Wild and that OPI may last me a little longer, but nothing to fuzz about. Although, I must confess that I've learned some tips to make your manicure last, like buffing your nails since the ridges actually make them chip faster and having an oil free nail base since your natural oils prevent the polish from really adhere to the nail. But all this may only make a very little difference until I discover Sally Hansen NO CHIP 10 Day Nail Color. At first I was skeptical, but at $4.49 it was worth the try, so I put this top coat up to a challenge. If it lasts me at least 5 days I would be more than happy. Well, I painted my nails with a beautiful, but cheap, Cover Girl pink color and coated it with Hansen's No Chip Top Coat. Today is the fourth day and it looks as fresh and shiny as the first one, I'm not kidding, my nails are so shiny they actually look like patent leather. How awesome is that!?! Sally Hansen NO CHIP 10 Day Color is keeping its promise. So far, so good. I'll keep you guys posted on the final number (of days with an intact manicure), but this is the longest I've gone without my polish chipping off so I'm sold.




Sally Hansen NO CHIP 10Day Nail Color in 01 Clear $4.49. Also available in 23 beautiful colors. Available at www.ulta.com or your nearest drug store.

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

Candy Couture

If it wasn't enough that fashion designers are partnering with mass retail chains, cell phone companies, and whoever has something to sell left and right; now they are teaming up with Hershey's, makers of the York Mints (R) for a "Designer Series". But this time is different because it is for a beautifully good cause which makes it worthwhile. The beautiful contemporary designs were created by designer Nicole Miller and Nicky Hilton to benefit the Young Survival Coalition. The Y.S.C. is an international network of breast cancer survivors dedicated to address the issues of young woman with a history of breast cancer through action, advocacy and awareness, medical research, and to persuade them to address breast cancer awareness in women 40 and under. The limited edition mint tins come in two different designs, a black and white vintage-like flower pattern design by Hilton, and a black and ivory intricate pattern created by Nicole Miller ( my favorite by the way) that will be selling for $25 each and are available only in the Internet. York Mints will make a fantastic double duty accessory since it freshens up your breath and help the Y.S.C. Now, isn't that sweet?!

Nicole Miller's Design

Nicky Hilton's Design

If you would like to help and make a donation just visit the website. And remember girls to do the breast self exam once a month, it takes just a couple of minutes. An early detection makes a great difference in survival chances, you're never to young to start getting serious about breast cancer. To learn more about breast cancer visit The Breast Cancer Society.