From the monthly archives:

August 2010

August 31, 2010

2010 Emmy Awards – Tina Fey in Oscar de la Renta

Dear Tina Fey, I don’t often write fashion love letters to celebs , but you looked GORGEOUS at the Emmy Awards in your Oscar de la Renta gown. You were the embodiment of classic, chic, contemporary style. I loved your hair, tied back in a simple pony that showcased the high neckline of this beautiful [...]

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August 30, 2010

2010 Fall Fashion Forecast Part One

The September Issue has arrived!  My Vogue was so large this year it wouldn’t squeeze into my mailbox so I had to pick it up at the Post Office!  I was ecstatic to lose myself in the many pages. Of course all the Fall trends were laid out in February during New York and Paris [...]

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August 27, 2010

Top 5 Must Have Classic Pieces – #1

1 The Trench Coat Nothing says classic more than a Burberry trench.  The classic colour is tan (left), but black or navy might better suit those with a fair complexion.  One of the nice things about splurging on a Burberry trench is many come with a removable cashmere-wool lining so you can wear it practically [...]

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August 26, 2010

Top 5 Must Have Classic Pieces – #2

2 The Perfect Jeans Perhaps it’s an oxymoron to say “perfect jeans” in the same sentence, but it can be done.  Understanding that my perfect jeans aren’t your perfect jeans, here are a few guidelines you can follow to ensure success. 1. When shopping for jeans, go to a store you are comfortable in and [...]

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August 25, 2010

Top 5 Must Have Classic Pieces – #3

3 Classic White Shirt This is an important closet staple that is both trendy (worn underneath your fave t-shirt) and classic (worn with a business suit). Head to stores like the Gap for high quality, basic cotton shirts well under $50. Back in January, I wrote about caring for your classic, white shirt. Check out [...]

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August 24, 2010

Top 5 Must Have Classic Pieces – #4

4 The Little Black Dress Karen Millen, Matt & Shine Dress, $380 A classic LBD can take you from the office to a cocktail reception in a matter of hours.  SJP it up with a chunky necklace full of baubles and sparkles or Jackie-O it down with a basic cardi and single strand of pearls. [...]

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August 23, 2010

Top 5 Must Have Classic Pieces – #5

A classic woman always has classic items in her wardrobe that keep her stylish in a given year, decade or lifetime for that matter.  There are 5 classic pieces that I can’t live without and neither should you.  If you spend the money to invest in well made versions of each item, they truly will [...]

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August 12, 2010

Diane von Furstenberg Dresses

There are few things in life that I love more than my dog, Scout.  My find last month in Chicago definitely made me forget about my dog for an entire afternoon: DVF, Bloomingdales, and a massive end-of summer sale! I couldn’t believe my dumbluck when I beheld a black silk, DVF dress in my size, [...]

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