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FASHION REWIND 2011 VIDEO FROM THE TODAY SHOW

I love a good compilation video. And with it being the end of one year/the start of the next, get ready to see plenty of these videos cropping up. This one comes from the Today Show and Glamour mag Editor-in-Chief, Cindi Leive.

So, what's my favorite trend of the year? I have to say it's color. Or more specifically, mixing colors and patterns. It was the best method I found to extend the wear of the items already hanging in your closet. And that's always a "do".

Well, farewell 2011 and all it's good and sometimes horrific trends. Bring on the freshness of 2012!! 

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THE THREAD VIDEO: PICK YOUR HOLIDAY STYLE

I love all of the looks on this video by Yahoo's The Thread. I think I'll most likely combine the Edgy Bold and Casual Cool outfits. I'm thinking red pants and something sparkly. (Note to self: Pack red pants.)

What are you wearing this holiday season while hanging out with family and friends?

VIDEO: CHALLENGING FASHION TRENDS AND HOW TO WEAR THEM

You know it's a good Today Show segment when they use the phrase hoochie mama and Cosby sweater in a five minute span. I love it! Okay, I also love all of these trends, especially wearing pink and red together. It's so chic! Click the video to get tips on how you can wear winter shorts, a fur collar, and more!

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KEEP YOUR HOLIDAY PARTY ATTIRE SIMPLE AND SAVE YOUR SANITY

Some people feel like the have to shop for a new dress or fancy new shoes for the holiday party season. I'm not a fan of buying stuff for special occasions. A good solid wardrobe should already have the pieces in it to accommodate just about every situation that may come your way. When it's time to hit the holiday party circuit (I feel like we should start training a month ahead to  prepare for this time of year), I head start to my closet and not the mall, to put together a look or two that will work for the parties. 

This year, I'm planning to wear this skirt in a multitude of ways. And this past Friday I paired it with a silk, sleeveless shirt and my sparkly heels. Simple pieces that can be easily paired with other items to create a fantastic look for the holiday party scene. Without spending  one dollar. You gotta love that!

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THIS WEEK'S WARDROBE: ALWAYS HIGHLIGHT YOUR BEST ASSETS

Looking back on this week's wardrobe I realized, I pretty much unintentionally wore the same concept all week. But that's a good thing because I emphasized one of my greatest assest: my small waist.

What's your greatest assest? What's the thing that you always get compliments on? Dress around that.

MONDAY

I clearly don't look rested on this pic. Must get proper amount of sleep! 

Anyhoo, I have a lot of pattern on in this outfit. Polka-dots, pinstripes, and a black snake-skin belt. Is it too much pattern at once? I don't think so. Push things. Shake it up. If you make a wardrobe misstep, just correct it the next day.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TUESDAY

Button-down shirt with blazer. Check. Skinny belt. Check. Dress trousers. Most definitely, it's cold!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WEDNESDAY

Continuing with the pink theme from the previous day, I paired the pink shirt with an old pair of tuxedo pants that still look pretty good.  And this blazer is one of the first ones I purchased from Goodwill many months ago. The $2.47 investment was worth the wait!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

THURSDAY

The pink theme lives on! I added the bow-tie blouse to give the outfit another interesting detail. And there's that skinny belt, of course.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FRIDAY

Friday is here! And I'm a little more casual. I like this jacket more with these fitted, print pants. Thanks to all of you who told me to keep the jacket!

 

SICK OF BLAH GRAYS AND BLACK ALREADY THIS SEASON? RESORT TO KATE SPADE 2012 TO BOOST YOUR SPIRITS

With the temps hovering in the 30s, these fun colors from the Kate Spade 2012 resort collection make me pine for balmy breezes and warm, sunny days. These first look pics are from Gilt.com who is going all Kate Spade with a sale today at noon offering many items in women, men, beauty, home, and stationary. Ah, I just love Kate Spade. I'm a sucker for color and prints and this designer thankfully has both.

Not a member of Gilt.com? Well, here's your personal invitation from me to you. And for a limited time, you'll get 20% off your first purchase. If you sign-up with my link, they'll give me 20% off a purchase too! Happy holidays to you and me, right?

 

Kate Spade Resort 2012 Collection

Pretty greens, striped navy, and a beautiful hot-hued bicycle. These pics are a first look at what's to come. I'll take one of each please.

 

Want your Kate Spade now?

Head to Gilt.com and grab some of these lovely items perfect for right now.

 

 

 

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HOLIDAY PARTY CLOTHES THAT AREN'T BORING

Every year we grapple with what to wear to all those holiday parties we're invited to. Well here are some not black dress options that won't bore you to tears. Think of this post as the anti little black dress campaign. Haven't we seen enough of them over the years?

Sequin gold jeans. Genius! You can wear a simple turtleneck or a fancy top and you'll look festive and pulled together.

$63.92 at jcp.com

 

 

 

 

 

A sequin cropped jacket in deep, currant color. This jacket will easily transition from black tuxedo pants to jeans. 

$48.93 at express.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

V-neck dress in a fantastic neutral: metallic! If you want to stand out at the party, wear gold or silver.

$106.80 at LordandTaylor.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Strapless. Fun print. Asymmetrical hem. What more do you need to mix up your holiday party look?

$46.80 at LordandTaylor.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

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ARE MY LATEST OBSESSION, ANKLE LENGTH PANTS, ACTUALLY WEARABLE?

My adoration for slim cut pants that stop right at the ankle has definitely developed into a full blown obsession. And sure they're wearable for weekend typical activities like shopping and hanging out with friends. But can you wear these cute, little pants to the office? Especially an office that still requires pantyhose and long hemlines. Sounds like a new fashion challenge is born!

There are several colors, styles to choose from when it comes to this slim cut pants.

Top left: Banana Republic BR Monogram pants $120, Top right: Nordstrom Vince Camuto slim ankle pants $79

Bottom left:  Nordstrom Trina Turk split hem pants $258, Bottom right: Nordstrom David Kahn jeans $179

This look is so fashionable and "right now". Okay, so the tight, super slim cut pants probably won't work for the office. Unless your work environment is creative, of course. But the top left black pair can easily be transformed for a work appropriate look. Just add a blazer and simple heels and you are work approved! Save the tight fitting, look at my bum bright red pants for the weekend. 

 

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THIS WEEK'S WORK WARDROBE: WHO HAS TIME TO GET DRESSED???

If I had ran out of the house naked this week, I would not have been surprised. What a utterly crazy week! Luckily even in the midst of crazy I remembered to cover my private bits. Ha! Every look was created with one principle in mind: can you get dressed in 5 minutes. That limited criteria started to show by Friday. LOL  No worries! It's time for the weekend and Watch The Throne!! Stay tuned to next week to find out what I wore to the Kanye West/Jay-Z concert this weekend. What do you wear to a hip hop concert and you're knocking on 40??? 

Have an awesome weekend, everyone!!!

 

MONDAY

I'm certain this outfit looks better in person. The jacket is gray and the skirt is a gray pinstripe knit. I paired it with snakeskin blush pink and gray heels.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TUESDAY

I was running extremely late so I reached for my go-to dress. Received tons of compliments. It never fails to impress with minimal effort. And that's why it's my go-to dress.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WEDNESDAY

Okay, I tried to get a little creative with the salmon pink and teal green. And I added two necklaces for interest. One gold, one floral. The combination was refreshingly cool.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

THURSDAY

Another day of running late and needing something fast to wear. Let me note that this dress and the one from Tuesday were given to me by my good friend, Jenn. So don't be shy about asking your friends for clothes they no longer want or need. Their throwaways could be your new, favorite thing in your closet.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FRIDAY

We made it! Woo-hoo! I grabbed this simple blue pants and black sweater and determined that they would be the perfect items for a short Friday in the office. Easy peazy. Just like I like it!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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DON'T PACK AWAY THOSE SUMMER DRESSES JUST YET!

It's that's time of year where we shift from the hot days of summer to the cool breeze of fall. And in some places, it's just freaking cold. Does that mean you have to give up your lovely summer frocks 'til the thermometer says it's warm enough to bring them out? I say, heck no. 

Folks, it's time to layer up!

I know people who hate layering. Most of them think it's too difficult to pull off without looking silly. But layering doesn't have to be a complex clothing matrix. Just think of this styling technique as a way to extend the way you wear the clothes you already own. Here are a few examples consider. Notice how the label summer clothes just may no longer apply.

Add a blouse underneath strapless dress. 

 

If it's a little chilly out, add a light sweater over a dress.

Or if the temps have really dipped outside, add tights to your shirt/dress combo.

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THIS WEEK'S WORK WARDROBE: COLUMBUS DAY MEANS A SHORT WEEK!

I love a good, short work week. Unfortunately, the exuberance of only working four days quickly dissipated when I found myself impaired from an allergy attack. A histamine allergy, at that. I felt like someone stole all the oxygen. Luckily, I didn't look as bad as I felt. Aww heck, you be the judge...

TUESDAY

As I mentioned in yesterday's blog post, I mixed a red and white patterned shirt with a plaid jacket and black pants. Notice the big smile. The woozie feeling hadn't hit yet.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WEDNESDAY

Okay, so yeah. I may be going pattern crazy. I guess mixing patterns appeals to me because you can create an infinite number of outfits with the same closet of clothes. No shopping required. And yes I did mix three patterns and two colors. I'm just adventurous that way.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

THURSDAY

I think this is a pretty basic look. Gray pants, brown blazer. Blah, blah, blah. What this outfit lacks in creativity it more than compensates in ease of putting together.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FRIDAY   

The nasal congestion has taken its toll. I'm barely making it today so these khaki pants and floral jacket will have to do. Hopefully a good weekend's rest will restore me back to my normal energetic self.

 

Have a fantastic weekend, everyone!

 

 

 

 

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VIDEO: FALL 2011 TRENDS FROM THE TODAY SHOW AND GLAMOUR MAG

One of my favorite things to talk about is fall trends. And fall 2011 is no exception. This video from the Today Show and Glamour magazine editor covers several key trends for the fall season, including lace, plaid, and capes. I personally like the concept of mixing plaid with other prints. I actually wore that very look yesterday so be sure to spot it in Friday's Work Wardrobe blog post.

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