Falling in Love With Fall

September 22…. The first day of Fall… Where the temperatures begin to drop (in most places), the days become shorter and the nights become longer… and one of my favorite fashion seasons begin. There is somethings magnificent about wearing a jacket/coat/trench/blazer that I absolutely ADORE.

 It's Trendy, it's Classy, It's Chic and Sexy. 

Although I may not have much use for it in Los Angeles, that still doesn't stop me from spending money on my coats. 

Here are few that I am falling in love with:

J Brand Anise Zip Off Coat

$995

www.intermixonline.com

This is such a great coat (a bit $$) but can be worn two ways: short or long… and I LOVE the color!

Zara Lambskin Coat

$399

www.Zara.com

Calvin Klein Belted Wool Wrap

$310

www.Bloomingdales.com

Zara Terra-cotta Coat

$199

www.Zara.com

Gap Drop Shoulder Coat 

$158

www.gap.com

Zara Wool Coat

$129

www.Zara.com

Zara Zip Pocket Coat

$199

www.Zara.com

Ellie Tahari Wool - India Asymmetrical Belted

(Looks similar to the Zara one above)

$515

www.Bloomingdales.com

Iro Oversized Collar Wool Coat

$688

www.intermixonline.com

Tibi Mohair Maxi Coat

$995

www.Tibi.com

Tory Burch Knit Sweater Coat

$495

www.Cusp.com

Vince Scuba Wool

$495

www.Bloomingdales.com

Zara Handmade Coat

$279

www.Zara.com

Some pointers for getting the best deal you can:

- Always shop sale: most of these stores almost always have coupons or sales regularly, so you can get the brand and quality at a great price. 

- Shop at outlet stores: most of these stores have outlet stores as well that have sales on top of the discounted prices. You can always check online or sign up on the email list, where you get the info on all the great deals.

- Buy your coats in February/March: That's when they clearance out. The best deals. I've gotten a $800 Tahari wool coat for $100, a $1500 Gucci wool blazer for $300, etc… 

- If you are really on a budget: There are some really great deals available on sites or stores like Overstock, Old Navy, Forever 21, and H&M to name a few. Know what your budget is and stick to it. If you can afford it, great. If you can't, there are so many options for different budgets. You never want to put that pressure on yourself. 

Always remember, there is no expiration date when it comes to confidence.... and confidence NEVER goes out of style. How up-to-date are you?

Rock it, Rock it Right, and Stay Fabulous

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Would You?

I've seen these baits in person… and fell in LOVE, until I saw the price….. $3,250. 

My question is, would you spend $3,250 on these Jimmy Choo Tia Pointy-Toe Jewel Pumps? 

Oh Yea, and apparently there is a bag to match… 

These shoes are absolutely beautiful! But I don't know about the $3,250 price tag… I think I'll pass, lol.  In case you are interested in buying these babies, you can find them here:

www.Saksfifthavenue.com

www.jimmychoo.com

www.neimanmarcus.com

www.bergdorfgoodman.com

Happy Shopping! 

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Getting Ready for Mexico (Part One)

Hope everyone is having a fabulous day! I'll be headed to Cabo in a few weeks and I'm so excited!! I've been to other parts of Mexico before but never Los Cabos. It's about a 2 1/2 hour flight from Los Angeles and we will be staying at the Pueblos Bonitos Pacifica Resort. 

I don't know if you get like this too, but every time I have a trip planned, I need to shop and prepare for the trip. This tends to irritate the Husband, because he says people normally shop in the cities they are visiting. Whatever…. I like to do both! 

Here are some dresses and rompers I recently purchased and I'm so excited about! I'll post another blog of the accessories I'll be taking. 

All of the above from www.Zara.com

Sam and Lavi Savannah Dress 

www.SamandLavi.com

Vitamin A Bianca Coverup 

www.Cusp.com

I have some other dresses and tunics as well, but couldn't find the pics of them. I'll post outfit pics when I'm there. I tend to only pack dresses when I goto places like Mexico, Jamaica, Miami… Dresses are easy for me… you throw a dress on with a pair of flats or wedges, some cute accessories and you are golden. 

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Shopping Right

I love to shop. Who doesn't love to shop? I used to be very careless with my shopping habits. I would buy anything and everything, just because it was on sale or just because I really had to have it. 

My end result? Having lots of clothes with the tags still attached, that just piled up in my closet and took up space. 

Lately, I've actually taken my shopping habits very seriously, and I only buy things I must absolutely have and know I will wear.  

Here are some great points I factor in before I buy anything and I find they really help me when I'm deciding on am going to buy. 

TRY IT ON. Every body type is different, so when you're shopping for a blazer, for example, it's very very important to try it on. Clothing looks completely different on the hanger. You want to make sure the clothes fit your body type, and you feel comfortable and sexy in everything you wear. If you're not "Emotionally" attached to a piece, what's the point? You have to feel good in everything you wear. Style is Attitude.

TAKE RISKS and STEP OUT OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE. If there is something you think you would never wear, or you think might not look good on you, try it on before you rule things out. Never say never because things can surprise you. Here's an experience I had recently… Crop tops drive me a bit crazy. My body isn't where it needs to be to even try and pull them off, and to be honest, I don't like showing my stomach, unless I'm at the beach. I recently went into Zara, and of course, every other hanger displayed a crop-top. I decided to step out of my comfort zone, and try on a light gray sleeveless  one. I paired it with a pencil skirt, and it actually looked really cute on. My stomach was not showing because the skirt was high-wasted. I ended up buying it, and honestly, I can't wait to wear it out. So don't rule things out just because  you have your mind made up on a certain "style" or certain "piece".    Who knew this yellow-and-orange-looking-Halloween-blazer-with-gold-fringe-coming-off-the-sleeves actually looks insanely fabulous on you?" Work that jacket girl. (Finger snap) Or crop-top, for that matter… 

DO YOUR RESEARCH. Go to outlets, find coupons online, wait for sales. These are the words I live by. There have been so many times I have walked into a store during a sale, or have gone to an outlet, and bought a blazer or a pair of jeans for pennies on the dollar. Looking good makes you feel good and looking good should not cost you a lot.  So when you get that "$500 Alexander Wang Classic Grey Blazer" for $80, you'll thank me later.

SPLURGE A TAD BIT. I am a huge fan of stores like Forever 21 and H&M and all of those online websites like Lulus and Modcloth, etc... These places are great for getting trendy pieces that you will wear five or six times and that's it (well maybe 7 or 8 times). But when it comes to buying classic pieces that will Grow With You, like a blazer or a nice handbag or shoes, focus on buying pieces that have quality and will last you for years.

QUESTION YOUR LOVE. There are so many times I have walked into a store and bought something because I "liked" it and the price was good and said to myself, "What the heck? Who doesn't need another pair of denim jeans or another black shirt?" Not a good idea - because that shirt or those jeans have either been donated or, are still hanging out in my closet with the tags on just waiting to be worn. As I mentioned above, you have to be "Emotionally" attached to a piece. Ask yourself, "Are you in love with it?" "Is it something you can't live without?" "Is it something you have to have or will you die if you don't get it?" (The last question might have been a bit dramatic, but you catch my drift?) Question your love and get emotional, because you don't want to buy things for the sake of buying them. What's the point of buying something if you're not going to enjoy it?

ACCESSORIZE, PERIOD. Accessories are a crucial part of my life. It sets the tone for your outfit and pulls your look together. It's the ying to your yang. It's the cream in your coffee. It's the butter on your popcorn. It's the turkey on Thanksgiving day. It's not just the cherry on top, its the whipped cream and sprinkles too. And the caramel and chocolate syrup. I think you get my point. It's so important to accessorize and to do it right. By doing it right, we mean not to "overdo it". For example, if you're wearing a statement necklace, go easy on everything else. You want the necklace to pull your look together. On the other hand, If you're wearing a statement necklace and throw on big earrings and wear lots of bracelets, and add a big cocktail ring, you've "distracted" your look. The focus is lost and there's no more "attention to detail", its "attention overkill". It's the attention you don't want. Remember to put some thought into the accessories that go into each outfit, because if you don't, the next time you'll be ordering some popcorn with your butter. Now who wants that?

EVERYONE is different and everyone's style is different. Do what works for you and feel good in what you will wear. Confidence equals style and Confidence is the best accessory. 

Always remember, there is no expiration date when it comes to confidence.... and confidence NEVER goes out of style. How up-to-date are you?

Rock it, Rock it Right, and Stay Fabulous

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Leather and Sneakers

Fridays Outfit Details, Simple, Casual, and comfy! I was running errands (normally I'm in my workout clothes for that) and I just wanted to run around in style and comfort. 

Here are the details…

Leggings by Lulu Lemon. I ALWAYS wear their leggings. I tuck them in my sneakers, in my boots, or just wear them with sneakers. They are super thick and hold everything in. Not to mention extremely comfortable. This pair cost $98, but honestly, worth every penny. 

This jacket is by Lucky Brand. The same one from my previous posts. Got it on sale for $80 and worth every penny. 

My dog, Max, trying to get in the shot 

Without the jacket, wearing an H&M crew neck tee. Got it for $5.00. They have them in tons of colors. 

Jewelry by your truly, Trendy Mendy. 

Bag by Celine and shoes by NIKE! Love these shoes. Got them from Bloomingdales for $130. They were too nice to pass up. 

My dog posing for the camera. 

Again, Max thinks this post is about him! He was too cute to leave him out of this post. 

Thin pave bangles and double stack ring in silver by Trendy Mendy. Cute, trendy, and comfortable to wear. 

My FAVORITE bangle by Trendy Mendy. I wear this all the time. 

Trying to pose for the camera. :) Silver-plated hoops by Trendy Mendy. Light weight and so comfortable. Sunglasses by Chanel (again, one of my favorite pairs). Another alternate to the sunglasses is Ray Ban, its the same shape, and less expensive. 

Don't know if this picture is clear enough, but I was trying to show the detail of the hoops, that work great for me. I can't wear heaving earrings without the weight of the earrings pulling on my ear lobes. I have that problem, and find it to be very uncomfortable. I love these (aside from the fact that they are silver plated) because they are light and don't pull my earlobes down. 

Sneakers, glasses, and bag without my little munchkin in the pic. 

Hope you liked this. And hope everyone has an amazing day. 

Always remember, there is no expiration date when it comes to confidence.... and confidence NEVER goes out of style. How up-to-date are you?

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