Hello Lover!!

Hello Lover!!  That's what I said when I put these bad boys on my feet.  These were the last pair in the whole Houston Saks Fifth Avenue store during the after Christmas sale.  And I happened to get them...and for 65% off!!  It was fate!  Without further ado, I give you my new Yves Saint Laurent Palais 105 open toe pumps in the color velvet (metallic grey)...

I love them!  I wanted to do some modeling pics for you guys but I have winter feet right now!

Every year I treat myself to a Christmas gift and these were it.  I plan on saving them to wear for my birthday in March.  Now I just have to find the perfect dress for them.  Did you buy yourself a Christmas gift?

What To Wear To A Daytime Office Holiday Party

The company that I work for has an annual holiday party but it is during the daytime.  Meaning during working hours, we as a company go to a venue and celebrate the holidays with food, drinks, etc.  The only problem with this is that I have to wear my party outfit to work.  Here are a few basic pieces that can take you from the office to an office party in no time.

A sequin tank-Wet Seal racerback tank top, $20
A bold colored blazer-Blazer
A black pencil skirt-Alexander McQueen wool pencil skirt, $417
Black dressy pumps-Stiletto heels, $85
A satin clutch-Dorothy Perkins black handbag, £10
Gold bangles-Lee Angel Jewelry gold jewelry, $80
Simple,  yet elegant earrings-Kate Spade 14k earrings, $58


For the makeup, I would remember that this event is happening during the day, so I would do a simple neutral eye with a nice berry lip.  In a few weeks, I'll be digging these basics out of my closet for our daytime office holiday party.

Five Fall Essentials

I would consider these five things my Fall essentials:

A colorful trench coat MICHAEL Michael Kors michael kors coat, $200
A pair of tall boots  Knee high heel boots, $398
An oversized bag  H M leather handbag, £30
A lightweight scarf  Jersey scarf, $32
Taupe eyeshadow  Trish McEvoy Eyeshadow (Refill) Topaz (G) One Size, $16

It's no secret Fall is my favorite fashion season.  What I like most about Fall is the ability to layer clothing.  Summer is all about the less clothing the better, Fall is more about layering pieces.  I also love the color palette of Fall with the muted colors and the jewel tones.  What would you consider your five Fall essentials?

A New Shoe Purchase

I wanted to share with you these awesome shoes I just ordered by Sam Edelman.  I can not wait to wear them! 

I already have the dress that I want to pair them with.  Surprisingly, it is a sassy little number from The Gap (who knew The Gap carried sassy numbers).

I love how the studs give the shoe a sophisticated edge.  Hurry up FedEx!!!!

On a totally different subject, NARS is having 20% off their products on their website with code NEWNARS.  Hmmm...to buy or not to buy...that is the question.

Nordstrom's Halogen Taylor Pant-A Curvy Girl's Dream

I, like most women, am curvy.  But I am also small which means I have a smaller upper body with curvaceous hips and rear.  This proves difficult when I am trying to purchase pants.  See I am a US size 4/6 but most size 4 pants aren't curvy enough while the waist is perfect and the size 6 pants are the opposite.  I have my trusted pairs in basic colors but I was lacking a taupe/khaki pair of pants.  I went to Express to see about their Editor pants.  They must have changed the cut because those suckers do not agree with my curves.  I tried The Limited, New York & Co, and Ann Taylor, but surprisingly, they didn't have the color I wanted.  Fast forward to the Nordstrom Anniversary sale (which is still going on until Monday by the way).  I noticed on their website a house brand that they carried name Halogen.  They have pants in different fits to accommodate most women's bodies.  The Taylor pant is for us curvaceous ladies.  I went into the store and low and behold, they had the color I wanted...AND  they fit.  I purchased 2 pair, one in taupe and one in brown.  They are regularly $78 but are $49 for the sale.  I wanted to share this with you gals in case there is anyone else out there who struggles with finding pants!

Inspiration...

Here are some of my fashion and beauty inspirations lately...

Metallic Tory Burch Flats

Statement bracelet from Asos

Color blocked silk tank by Vena Cava

Bright lips.  Photo by Vogue



What has been inspiring you lately?

Clothing Haul-Gap, Forever 21, Sak, & More!

My Favorite Spring 2011 Trends

Spring is just around the corner.  Soon it will be time to trade in our sweaters for tanks and our boots for sandals.  I for one love the few months of cold/cool weather we get in Houston.  But alas, it will soon come to an end.  Here are the Spring 2011 trends I am digging at the moment:

1.  Bold Color



Prabal Gurung, Photo Credit: Dan & Corina Lecca

2.   Prints


Derek Lam, Photo Credit: Dan & Corina Lecca

3.  White

Calvin Klein, Photo Credit: Dan & Corina Lecca

4.  Wide-leg pants

Derek Lam, Photo Credit: Dan & Corina Lecca

What are some of your favorite Spring 2011 trends?