"Feeling unique is a habit you shouldn't give up."

- Alberto Fermani



"Anyone can get all dressed up and glamorous, but it is how people dress in their off days that is the most intriguing."

-Alexander Wang



12.22.2010

New Year's Countdown

As the New Year races towards us, I find myself once again wondering what I'll wear to ring it in. What to do if you're not going to a wild, glittering, dance-fest? How about if your night will be spent more quietly with close friends eating, drinking, and making merry in a much more subtle way? This sounds more like my evening. But, once the kids go to bed and the adults can (hopefully) stay up to watch the ball drop, I want to have something special on. I like the idea of this (change out the brown ribbon on the sweater with the black silk tie). It seems comfy but still sexy and festive. My favorite part is the necklace with the watch hanging from it. The perfect accessorie with which to count down!

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12.16.2010

It Snowed!

I guess I haven't been watching the news much because I had absolutely no idea it was supposed to snow today. I actually left the house, sans snow, this morning with wedges (no boots and no socks!), no hat, and no scarf. By the time I hit Georgetown to do some client shopping, I could barely walk down the street. Tomorrow, I'll be more prepared- although I hear it's supposed to totally melt. Anyway, I'm not taking any chances. This is what I'm thinking- and, by the way, this works great for snow on the ground but not so great for snow coming down since the fur will end up unattractive to say the least.

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12.14.2010

Hankering for Some Warmer Weather




In the midst of all this Christmas shopping, I stopped in to my all-time favorite store, The Shoe Hive. The She Hive started out as primarily shoes, of course, but has expanded to a wonderful selection that includes handbags, hosiery, sunglasses, jewelry, and more. The selection is wonderful because it covers a wide range of prices and styles. You're as likely to find a great necklace or pair of leather gloves on the "under $100" wall as you are in the glass case. And this is not the same stuff you see in every department store. I'm not sure if I've ever left without purchasing something. Of course, when I stopped in the other day for a gift, I walked out with several including an amazing necklace of tiny gold discs strung on brightly colored silk with teeny tiny evil eyes dangling at the clasp. Can we say, one for you, one for me, please?!

BUT, in addition to my gift success, I really got a hankering for a little bit of someplace warm. Check out these adorable flip flops and this fantastic bag perfect for the beach or anywhere. With months to go until respite from the cold, I guess my dreams of these will just have to keep me warm!

The bag and shoes are available online at www.theshoehive.com. For a full selection, stop in the store. 127 South Fairfax St., Old Town, Alexandria.
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12.09.2010

Quick and Easy

With so many social events this time of year, sometimes you just don't have that much time to devote to getting ready for them. Whether it's a quick change after work or throwing something on after a full day of Christmas shopping, here are two super easy outfits that will look beautiful and pulled together in about 5 minutes. The key is a great fitting dress that doesn't require a lot of extra accessorizing. Great earrings, great bag, great shoes and you're done. Have fun at the party!

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12.06.2010

A Pleasant Shopping Surprise


I wandered into World Market today looking for something for my bathroom. I hadn't been in there in a long time even though I've always liked it. But I was really pleasantly surprised to find a great- and large- selection of fun jewelry and scarves. The stuff is very inexpensive, perhaps even cheap, but for seven bucks, I picked up a cute pair of gold dangle earrings with coral beads and, for thirty, a great multi beaded and multi colored necklace. The best find of all, though, was this three tiered jewelry box. I have been searching for years for something big enough to house all my large necklaces. Until now, they have rested in permanent disarray on the top of a lingerie dresser. Although they are still a little stacked on top of each other, every necklace fit into it and it is far more organized than ever before. Since becoming better organized is on my New Year's Resolution list ever single year (literally), I feel like I'm actually ahead of the game. For once!

(By the way, the jewelry on the World Market website doesn't even come close to what was in the store so make the trip in if you have a chance.)
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12.05.2010

Party Accessories




In keeping with our holiday party trend, I've put together a bunch of my favorite accessories. All of these are pretty affordable and, just as importantly, interesting. Remember, this can be a great time to throw some color into the outfit, especially if you're wearing a basic black dress. Have fun with it!

Flair- velvet
$198 - juicycouture.com
Juicy couture bags »

Remsey Bracelet
$100 - amritasingh.com
Amrita Singh bracelets »

Maeve Earrings, Stratus
$120 - charmandchain.com
Chain earrings »



(Items pictured at top: Soleil necklace from j.crew.com, Lavish earrings from cusp.com, and Amrita bracelets from cusp.com)
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12.02.2010

Party Time

It's no secret that this is serious party season. It seems like it should be so easy- the perfect little black dress and some fun jewelry and you're good to go. Except for the dreaded vague dress code at the bottom of the invitation. They say things like "dress festive" or "holiday attire." Or, even worse, they say "cocktail" but you know when you get there, most of the people there will be in suits straight from work. I hate being overdressed for a party. Contrary to those that say it's better to be overdressed than under, I believe you have to find the happy medium or you are going to be very, very uncomfortable. In light of this, I like to put together party outfits that I know will fit in on the dressy scale but will stand out on the style scale. Festive and holiday attire definitely call for some sparkle and high heels. If the party says cocktail, take in to account the day, time, and location (Friday at 7 pm at the restaurant 2 blocks from the office will not be true cocktail). A Saturday night cocktail party at someone's home or an event room at a hotel will be dressier.

Here's a look I love for a "festive" night out. It's a little Audrey, a little Coco, and a lot cool.

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