Fashionista Musings

Colored Jeans

Trending: Colored Jeans Right now everywhere I look, I see Red Jeans (and Turquoise and Purple and Yellow…)! As a Traditionalist when it comes to denim, I usually stick to my dark-washed jeans. I have two pairs. Clearly I am not much of a Jeans person (not sure why that is, I just happen to wear a … Continue reading »

How to wear White before Memorial Day…

We all know the Age-Old Rule that you simply CANNOT wear white after Labor Day or before Memorial Day (unless, of course, you are over the age of 65 or under the age of 5, in which case no one will judge you!). However, living in the south where the weather is 82 degrees in … Continue reading »

Christian Dior Spring 2012 Couture

Ever since I was a little girl and watched the movie Mrs. ‘Arris goes to Paris I have wanted to own/wear a Dior dress. The Spring 2012 Couture Collection from Dior was absolutely breathtaking. Channeling 1950′s Grace Kelly Glamour, the dresses ranged from sheer Housewife apparel to swooping Red Carpet worthy gowns. It was a … Continue reading »

Fabulous DIY Jewelry Organizers

Since the move a few weeks ago all of my Bling Bling has been in a jumbled mess!! About 99% of my necklaces, earrings and rings are still in a box. I am wearing the same two pieces over and over again, YIKES! I must find a way to re-organzie my precious pieces once again … Continue reading »

How to Wear: Mint and Fuschia

For the Late Spring/Early Summer of 2012, I am loving the Color Combination of Mint Green and Fuschia Pink. The softness of the mint paired with the starkness of the pink remind me of the changing seasons and how busy my life seems to get in the summer! The mint has a calming effect while … Continue reading »

Cinco de Mayo

Happy Cinco de Mayo! My Fabulous Sister and I are headed off to an Afternoon Cinco de Mayo party near the beach. The Invitation asks us to “Dress Festively in Bright Colors”. We are in the process of trying to figure out exactly how to do that… in 55 degree weather! (Pictures will follow) In … Continue reading »

Seattle Street Style

Having just moved from a place in the south where people wear College Football T-shirts and cut-off jeans to Church, I am scrambling to find my sense of style here in Seattle. Sure, I have a plethora of scarves, black trousers and maybe a few sweaters, but mostly I packed Maxi-Dresses and strappy Heels! Uhm… … Continue reading »

Photos from a Four Year Old

My Daughter likes to take pictures with my camera when I am not around. I found this out a few weeks back while uploading to my laptop. Imagine my surprise to find 200 extra random shots on my camera! Even bigger surprise, some of them were quite good. Josie (who just turned Four yesterday) knows … Continue reading »

Must Have ~ Leather Cuff

There are only a handful of things (in Fashion) that I obsess about over and over again until I finally break down and buy them. At the moment, I have two things: Ray Ban Aviators (I lost my beloved Avies a few months ago and I deserve an upgrade!) and a Leather Cuff. I am … Continue reading »

Moving to Seattle

Ok… It’s official… I MOVED to Seattle! Things have been a little crazy hectic over the past month, but I am FINALLY here! It only took twenty hours of travel yesterday (and 4 flights) to get here… and I was zonked! It was raining when I arrived at the Airport and I have never been … Continue reading »