I LOVE Anne Klein's AK shoe line. The shoes are great looking, they don't require that you blow off your rent for the next 3 months to purchase them and, if I can extrapolate from my pair of beloved flats, are crazy comfortable!
Over at Manolo's Shoe Blog he has a great post which shows 3 differnt styles of AK's -- any of which a lady of any age can wear with eaze and pride: AK for the Poor Girl
Yeah, he takes kind of a slam at the fact that they are inexpensive -- but I'll overlook that -- he just has never had a chance to wear a pair! ; - )
Friday, December 29, 2006
If you're needin' REAL boots....
Not just somethin' to look good in -- you might want to hop over to the following Squidoo lens:
These Ain't Yer Granny's Galoshes!
And no they are not!
Neos Villager All Season Overshoe
I'd not heard of these NEOS overshoe boots but since I am in desperate need for a pair of boots that can take on real weather (we've been lucky so far here in Chi-town but I've lived here my whole life -- so I know THAT won't last!) I will be looking into them! I don't think I've seen an overshoe boot in many a year! And since I basically wear flats, this would be a perfect winter solution for me!
And a chance to do good at the same time -- baby it doesn't get better than that!
If you buy the boots by linking through the lens 100% of the percentage the lens receives will go to the Grameen Foundation founded by this years Nobel Peace Prize Winner Dr. Muhammad Yunus, Ph.D.. If you've never heard of Dr. Yunus, he developed the principles of microcredit to provide small business loans to the poor to enable them to work their way to better lives.
Even if you can't quite bring yourself to go the overboot route, you have an opportunity to learn a ton about the foundation and it's work.
Keep your lovely Manolo ballet slippers, or whatever graces your tooties dry - and give someone else a leg up. Like I said - baby it just DOESN'T get better than that!
These Ain't Yer Granny's Galoshes!
And no they are not!
I'd not heard of these NEOS overshoe boots but since I am in desperate need for a pair of boots that can take on real weather (we've been lucky so far here in Chi-town but I've lived here my whole life -- so I know THAT won't last!) I will be looking into them! I don't think I've seen an overshoe boot in many a year! And since I basically wear flats, this would be a perfect winter solution for me!
And a chance to do good at the same time -- baby it doesn't get better than that!
If you buy the boots by linking through the lens 100% of the percentage the lens receives will go to the Grameen Foundation founded by this years Nobel Peace Prize Winner Dr. Muhammad Yunus, Ph.D.. If you've never heard of Dr. Yunus, he developed the principles of microcredit to provide small business loans to the poor to enable them to work their way to better lives.
Even if you can't quite bring yourself to go the overboot route, you have an opportunity to learn a ton about the foundation and it's work.
Keep your lovely Manolo ballet slippers, or whatever graces your tooties dry - and give someone else a leg up. Like I said - baby it just DOESN'T get better than that!
Thursday, December 28, 2006
Speaking of great posts....
There is one just begging to be read over at What Every Woman Needs in Her Wardrobe on the fallacy of looking "Presentable".
Do yourself a favor - surf over and give it a read! Like me, you'll see yourself as you do (because, come on, don't we all have days when we give ourselves the "presentable" pass?).
Now I don't foresee those "presentable" days going away completely - at least not for me! But hopefully Ms. Dilly's post will give a bit more inspiration to weed out as much of the "just presentable" stuff as you can from your closet!
And who knows -- once that stuff comes out, maybe some fabulous stuff will find it's way in! ; - )
Do yourself a favor - surf over and give it a read! Like me, you'll see yourself as you do (because, come on, don't we all have days when we give ourselves the "presentable" pass?).
Now I don't foresee those "presentable" days going away completely - at least not for me! But hopefully Ms. Dilly's post will give a bit more inspiration to weed out as much of the "just presentable" stuff as you can from your closet!
And who knows -- once that stuff comes out, maybe some fabulous stuff will find it's way in! ; - )
An amazing t-shirt graphic....
Is on display over at Urban Socialite in her post Art in the Age.
I know (speaking from experience), that as one ages it gets a bit harder to pull off the pictured T look. But I'm a big fan of T-shirt art (Hey, I'm still a 60's girl at heart and I DON'T apologize for it!). When done right it's wearable art at it's most accessible and affordable.
So slide on over and take a look - if you love interesting graphic design it will be worth it!
I know (speaking from experience), that as one ages it gets a bit harder to pull off the pictured T look. But I'm a big fan of T-shirt art (Hey, I'm still a 60's girl at heart and I DON'T apologize for it!). When done right it's wearable art at it's most accessible and affordable.
So slide on over and take a look - if you love interesting graphic design it will be worth it!
Fashion 101....
Is going on over at Wardrobe 911 with three great posts.
The first illuminates the meaning of all those fashion lines terms. From Couture to Junior, Ms. Teresa gives you the low-down on what you'll see when you check out each line.
The second gives a brief do/don't for you ladies lucky enough to have that hourglass silhouette!
The third talks going gray with grace!
So get on over there and learn something! ; - )
The first illuminates the meaning of all those fashion lines terms. From Couture to Junior, Ms. Teresa gives you the low-down on what you'll see when you check out each line.
The second gives a brief do/don't for you ladies lucky enough to have that hourglass silhouette!
The third talks going gray with grace!
So get on over there and learn something! ; - )
Monday, December 25, 2006
And becase this IS a fashion centered blog....
I just HAVE to post Suzy Snowflake and her "Snow white gown"! ; - )
If you're a Chicagoan of a certain age, Suzy is more than likely an old friend. If you're not from the Midwest, you may never have seen this little video as a child. Either way enjoy a lady who's working togs are too cool!
If you're a Chicagoan of a certain age, Suzy is more than likely an old friend. If you're not from the Midwest, you may never have seen this little video as a child. Either way enjoy a lady who's working togs are too cool!
Holiday Treat!
I love burning logs videos (Yeah, yeah, my sister thinks I'm nuts too..) and this one has one of my all time favorite Christmas songs -- so from me to you, enjoy!
Thursday, December 21, 2006
Accessories Tips...
From Michael Kors no less!
Came across this article from the El Paso Times yesterday. It's a last minute holiday gift idea article, but I think Michael's suggestions (especially when it comes to purses -- I TOTALLY agree that a woman needs more than one! ; - ) ) can easily apply as you rethink and revamp your closet.
Check it out!
Give the gift of good fashion
And by the by - Once you're done with everyone else, don't be reluctant to give YOURSELF the gift of good fashion!
Came across this article from the El Paso Times yesterday. It's a last minute holiday gift idea article, but I think Michael's suggestions (especially when it comes to purses -- I TOTALLY agree that a woman needs more than one! ; - ) ) can easily apply as you rethink and revamp your closet.
Check it out!
Give the gift of good fashion
And by the by - Once you're done with everyone else, don't be reluctant to give YOURSELF the gift of good fashion!
Tuesday, December 19, 2006
And now back to the Chrismas Shopping...
Now back to shopping FOR Christmas....(Okay, maybe a little for you too - just remember those sale shopping tips!):
Forth and Towne (The Gap for grownups) is getting out that last minute sale:
Forth and Towne Holiday Sale
Forth and Towne (The Gap for grownups) is getting out that last minute sale:
Okay, can we hold off on the after Christmas sales....
Until AFTER Christmas?
As anyone who has moved can attest, for the longest time you continue to receive the previous occupants junk mail. Thus it is with me also. One of the previous occupants of my present space was a Bloomies customer. I myself am not, but I have been amused over the past few years to receive their Bloomies Christmas catalog. Since along with fashion I'm interested in design, I've enjoyed looking over their luxuriously designed Christmas cats.
Imagine my surprise this year when in the mailbox came, a week and a half BEFORE Christmas - the Bloomies After Christmas sale catalog! My sister made the amused observation that they must already know what they will have left for the sale!
Ah the after Christmas sales...when after overspending on others, we feel more than justified to overspend on ourselves! And if you are longing to somehow change your look, these sales can just be more temptation than you can bear!
Well take a breath - and then take yourself over to Wardrobe 911 for some timely tips on how to shop sales. Ms. Teresa has 3 little tips that may just help you help yourself purchase smart for you wardrobe on Dec 26th!
As anyone who has moved can attest, for the longest time you continue to receive the previous occupants junk mail. Thus it is with me also. One of the previous occupants of my present space was a Bloomies customer. I myself am not, but I have been amused over the past few years to receive their Bloomies Christmas catalog. Since along with fashion I'm interested in design, I've enjoyed looking over their luxuriously designed Christmas cats.
Imagine my surprise this year when in the mailbox came, a week and a half BEFORE Christmas - the Bloomies After Christmas sale catalog! My sister made the amused observation that they must already know what they will have left for the sale!
Ah the after Christmas sales...when after overspending on others, we feel more than justified to overspend on ourselves! And if you are longing to somehow change your look, these sales can just be more temptation than you can bear!
Well take a breath - and then take yourself over to Wardrobe 911 for some timely tips on how to shop sales. Ms. Teresa has 3 little tips that may just help you help yourself purchase smart for you wardrobe on Dec 26th!
Sunday, December 17, 2006
My Christmas (or Birthday or Mother's Day) Gift Recommendations....
As I promised, here are my recommendations for gifts to the re-budding fashionista in your life. And just so you know - I purchased them all with my own dollars so their not pigs in a poke:
1. How to be a Budget Fashionista by Kathryn Finney
If you're already a fan of the Fashionista website you are familar with -- and may well own -- a copy of this book. It is definitely Fashion 101 for those of us who have been out of the mix for some time. The best part about this one for me is the fact that Ms. Finney starts out talking the economics of being a Fashionista. Her recommendation -- get your financial house in order BEFORE you start pricing out those Manolo Blahniks!
The rest of the book is just as common sense wise, covering all manner of fashion issues - dressing the body, reality checking the closet, Beauty and, of course, the best places to find your fabulous new pieces at the best prices! If you can only afford one book for your fashion yearning but challenged loved one -- this is it!
2. Dress Your Best by Clinton Kelly and Stacy London
I credit these two fashion guerrillas with re-kindingly my love of fashion! I catch their show whenever possible and love the fact that rather than take the tack that the person needs to change for the clothes (i.e. lose 10 pounds, get surgery, etc.), they make the point that 1. the clothes should suit the person and 2. You have a right and the ability to look fashionable as you are right now!.
In Dress Your Best, they do in print what they do on their show -- address dressing varying body types. In the book they breaking body types down into categories (Bigger on Top, Bigger on Bottom)for the 3 different heights most folks fall into (Petite, Average Height and Tall) that anyone can easy recognize. They start each section with a brief Do, Don't and Must Have for the body type in question. Then with the help of some, in my book, very brave folks who were willing to pose in a simple black swimsuits (black swim trunks for the guys) to show the body type in question. They then show the same individuals in 3 different outfits (Work, Weekend and Evening). And to show that their no armchair generals, Stacy and Clinton appear as 2 of the body types as well!
The pics are great, the tips are pure Clinton and Stacy - honest and positive. Get it! And when you can - watch the show!
3. Closet Smarts by Emily Neill
In all honesty, I just purchased this one and am just starting to go through it. I find the author's voice to be just a bit, well, angry -- but then the fashion industry does make you want to give them a whack up side the head at least once a month!
And while she is doing something very similar to Stacy and Clinton in Dress your Best using real folks to illustrate different body types, I like the fact that she does befores and afters - so you are able to see how each person was dressing and how to improve upon it. I think that can be particularly helpful when you are sorting through your current clothes and trying to decide if any of it is salvageable!
So there you have it -- my 3 picks! Their all available at Amazon, of course and I'm sure any other major online bookseller. However, if you're in a hurry (and if you're reading this for ideas, you better be!) I made it even easlier for you by setting up an Amazon store. Click the top link and it will take you to the front page which lists all 3 books for purchase.
There! Like I said before -- Don't say I never did nothin' fer ye!
And by the way -- Happy Holidays!
1. How to be a Budget Fashionista by Kathryn Finney
If you're already a fan of the Fashionista website you are familar with -- and may well own -- a copy of this book. It is definitely Fashion 101 for those of us who have been out of the mix for some time. The best part about this one for me is the fact that Ms. Finney starts out talking the economics of being a Fashionista. Her recommendation -- get your financial house in order BEFORE you start pricing out those Manolo Blahniks!
The rest of the book is just as common sense wise, covering all manner of fashion issues - dressing the body, reality checking the closet, Beauty and, of course, the best places to find your fabulous new pieces at the best prices! If you can only afford one book for your fashion yearning but challenged loved one -- this is it!
2. Dress Your Best by Clinton Kelly and Stacy London
I credit these two fashion guerrillas with re-kindingly my love of fashion! I catch their show whenever possible and love the fact that rather than take the tack that the person needs to change for the clothes (i.e. lose 10 pounds, get surgery, etc.), they make the point that 1. the clothes should suit the person and 2. You have a right and the ability to look fashionable as you are right now!.
In Dress Your Best, they do in print what they do on their show -- address dressing varying body types. In the book they breaking body types down into categories (Bigger on Top, Bigger on Bottom)for the 3 different heights most folks fall into (Petite, Average Height and Tall) that anyone can easy recognize. They start each section with a brief Do, Don't and Must Have for the body type in question. Then with the help of some, in my book, very brave folks who were willing to pose in a simple black swimsuits (black swim trunks for the guys) to show the body type in question. They then show the same individuals in 3 different outfits (Work, Weekend and Evening). And to show that their no armchair generals, Stacy and Clinton appear as 2 of the body types as well!
The pics are great, the tips are pure Clinton and Stacy - honest and positive. Get it! And when you can - watch the show!
3. Closet Smarts by Emily Neill
In all honesty, I just purchased this one and am just starting to go through it. I find the author's voice to be just a bit, well, angry -- but then the fashion industry does make you want to give them a whack up side the head at least once a month!
And while she is doing something very similar to Stacy and Clinton in Dress your Best using real folks to illustrate different body types, I like the fact that she does befores and afters - so you are able to see how each person was dressing and how to improve upon it. I think that can be particularly helpful when you are sorting through your current clothes and trying to decide if any of it is salvageable!
So there you have it -- my 3 picks! Their all available at Amazon, of course and I'm sure any other major online bookseller. However, if you're in a hurry (and if you're reading this for ideas, you better be!) I made it even easlier for you by setting up an Amazon store. Click the top link and it will take you to the front page which lists all 3 books for purchase.
There! Like I said before -- Don't say I never did nothin' fer ye!
And by the way -- Happy Holidays!
If you're reading this...
Congratulations! You are the person of the year...(But aren't we all in our own minds? ; - ) )
Time's Person of the Year 2006 - YOU
I haven't read the article yet myself -- but I think the choice is an interesting one.
Here's the article:
Time's Person of the Year 2006 - YOU
I haven't read the article yet myself -- but I think the choice is an interesting one.
Saturday, December 16, 2006
Whoa! The blog is on the front page of The Budget Fashionista!
Well I sure didn't see THAT comin'!
I finally decided to list the blog to The Budget Fashionista's Project:Blog Community. I'm a HUGE fan of the Fashionista site and many of the blogs I check on a regular basis (Okay, when it comes to The Budget Fashionista and The Sartorialist well that's an every day thing) I found via that list.
But imagine my surprise to see my blog listed as a top site! SNAP!
Guess that means I better start getting some more current posts up! ; - )
I finally decided to list the blog to The Budget Fashionista's Project:Blog Community. I'm a HUGE fan of the Fashionista site and many of the blogs I check on a regular basis (Okay, when it comes to The Budget Fashionista and The Sartorialist well that's an every day thing) I found via that list.
But imagine my surprise to see my blog listed as a top site! SNAP!
Guess that means I better start getting some more current posts up! ; - )
9 Days and counting!
Okay so here it is - 9 days out from Christmas! And if you, like me, find yourself not quite where you thought you'd be shopping wise at this point, it might be time for a few ideas for those fashion centered gifts for those fashionistas on your list!
Over at The Budget Fashionista, the buying diva has a list of great gifts under $25.00:
Best Gifts Under $25
Now if, like me, your favorite fashion fan is also a bookaholic here are some recommendations for books they can cuddle up with by the tree:
Gifts for bookworms with passion for fashion
Speaking of books -- Kick it over to Borders' Perfect Gift site for suggestions for any book lover on your list:
Borders: Find the Perfect Gift
And while we're on the subject of books - I have a couple of suggestions myself. Unfortunately I've got to fly -- Christmas tasks await! But watch this spot -- I'll try to get them posted later today!
Okay, so, if all those e-mails and catalogs that have been clogging your e-mail and real mail box from every retailer you ever so much as looked at hasn't given you enough ideas, you're armed with more! Don't say I never did nothin' fer ye! ; - )
Over at The Budget Fashionista, the buying diva has a list of great gifts under $25.00:
Best Gifts Under $25
Now if, like me, your favorite fashion fan is also a bookaholic here are some recommendations for books they can cuddle up with by the tree:
Gifts for bookworms with passion for fashion
Speaking of books -- Kick it over to Borders' Perfect Gift site for suggestions for any book lover on your list:
Borders: Find the Perfect Gift
And while we're on the subject of books - I have a couple of suggestions myself. Unfortunately I've got to fly -- Christmas tasks await! But watch this spot -- I'll try to get them posted later today!
Okay, so, if all those e-mails and catalogs that have been clogging your e-mail and real mail box from every retailer you ever so much as looked at hasn't given you enough ideas, you're armed with more! Don't say I never did nothin' fer ye! ; - )
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