FASHIONALITIES

Friday, February 20, 2009

M.I.A.

The hubby is leaving again for war so I have been focused on him...will be away for the weekend and will start writing again on Monday...thanks fir checking in... Look out for giveaways next week too!!!

XO
Fashionalities

Thursday, February 12, 2009

It's a Glossy Situation

I have some new gloss loves...Two years ago all of my lip glosses were LOST by my airline which handled all of my LOVES because I couldn't make it past security with them. Alas, I have been building up my collection and a couple of weeks ago I got three new lip glosses that have made me soo excited! I have made up for the wait with the new MY LOVE Hello Kitty M.A.C. lipgloss which I got in Mimmy and Nice to be Nice(right now shipping is FREE online).

Then, I had to HAVE Labello after reading every fashionista has and COVETS this lipgloss/chapstick I had to find it...they are not sold in Tucson and I had no idea where I could find it online so I went to the best of the best, eBay and found my must-have for less than $5 including shipping. I am now addicted to this chapstick---if anyone knows where it can be found online, let me know:) (+) right now, it is the companies 100 year anniversary! The labels are new...so get it now!

Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Switch-a-roo

It looks like there are talks of French Vogue starting a quarterly published Teen Vogue... But, the odd part is that there are also talks of closing the U.S. edition of Teen Vogue...how sad...I wonder if the mag will do like Elle's Teen mag and at least keep the online portion...let's cross our fingers...

Friday, February 06, 2009

Take Note: Fashion Programs

I am excited about reading about the new fashion programs to hit the airwaves:

Bravo's The Fashion Show...supposed to be like the Project Runway that they channel lost. I can take two fashion designer programs a week:)

It looks like everyone is spinning off from The Hills...Kelly Cutrone from People's Revolution (*where my past intern just got hired, YAY! Renee:) and the show will be all about the PR world and women in the workforce doing their thing. As we know from The City, Kelly keeps it real so we might actually get "reality" out of this:) Hope to see you on this Renee! P.S. this will also be on Bravo.

America's Next Top Model-Can we ever get enough? NO:)

The Rachel Zoe Project is back and taping as I write...I am soo excited Bravo brought the show back another season.

I am excited to read on Fashionologie that there are talks for House of Style on MTV to come back! Finally!!!! That was one of my first and most fave shows and they just let it go and didn't even replace with a new and improved fashion program on MTV...just all of the many reality shows now...oh well, no need to complain now, it's coming back...

Fall Into September Fashionably

Exciting news!!!! I wrote about The September Issue at Cannes an now it will be available to all of us September 2009! Then, if you miss that---A&E will run it on TV.
The other fashion docs to buy or rent:
Unzipped-Isaac Mizrahi
Lagerfeld Confidential

Gone With the Wind

Allure
Ok!
Domino
Men's vogue
WSJ fashion section
How scary...fashion is always the first to go...I am glad there is no way to affect fashion bloggers...I am hoping not to lose any of my fave goto mags like:
VOGUE
Teen VOGUE
Marie Claire
Lucky
ELLE
I guess there is no hope for emerging publications at this time...but, I hope when the economy recovers new talents can be created.

*from my iPhone which was shattered today:(

Thursday, February 05, 2009

Zappos Sam Edelman Interview

Family Affair

After Sam & Libby lost, the family made things happen and brought Sam Edelman and we all know how fab this has gone...it's on my top list of shoe brands I need to check out...I am wearing my newest pair right now. Well, the family is keeping it going and the new line will bring the wifey bag into the picture and the line will be called Libby Edelman...we shall see how these styles go...but, my heart is still with Sam right now:)

Things I NEED Right Now...But, Can't Have Yet...

Nina Ricci has items that are classy with edge which would be perfect to pair with a crocodile bag and classic stems. I love this bat wing style sleeve that this light dress has.

Crocodile bags add elegance and edge to the look each time. I love the way croc can keep the look new. You can also do faux croc to avoid putting an animal in harms way for fashion...and it still looks fab.

I am ALWAYS saying that I need a classic pair of Christian Louboutin's....I have few styles from my days at Saks...but, I need a classic pair for regular wear. I have been dreaming of round toe tan/nude color pumps from Christian...the color elongates the leg, the round toe can go for dressy or casual and the red sole just says it all. I love the way Net-a-Porter styled the look with these shoes...a dressy look with a casual flair.

Liz Claiborne is Available to BUY Online NOW!

I wonder where we will be able to buy the coveted Isaac pieces for Liz Claiborne...hmmm, will it be in Macy's...the ones that are still open? I hope they will be more accessible so I can try everything on:) There are only a couple of looks available right now, but it is worth the wait...the price points look like they are below $200...hmm...I guess that is still good...I just won't be able to go as crazy as I did at Target'...but, you can buy the whole look from head to toe which is nice.

Shop It To Me Giveaway For a Shopaholic

West Coast Readers I am soo jealous right now! I forgot about this offer so this will only be for today and the 10th, but it is going to be good! Just leave a comment on the Shop it to Me blog about a shopaholic moment of your own to get a ticket to Confessions of a Shopaholic today or the 10th at 7pm. I wish I was in Seattle, Portland, Sacramento, SF and San Jose. I can't wait to see what Patricia Field did this time. I read an interview from YES Style AZ where it seems like many people are asking the same questions...check out the interview to hear her side of the fashion story:)

Wednesday, February 04, 2009

It Looks Like Sweats Are Out and PJs Are In..

Friday, January 30, 2009

More Isaac

These pants are just soo classic...I love them, high waist, wide leg...how can you go wrong?

I am wearing a mix of the look above and the look below today:) I love this classic-chic look---this is much better than a pair of sweats for a day of errands:) I am also going to be looking for the necklace and my friend, Forever 21:)

I love the mix of this delicate dress with a wrap white belt and flat pinks.

Oh so Audrey.

I LOVE everything about this look!

This is how a suit should look---I need one of these in black:)

I said this before, but I am loving the rolled pant look right now.

Easy to go, get these pieces and you are done. I LOVE the shoes!

I LOVE the handbag!

Love this entire look---I am ALWAYS about the safari look---and this bag is a MUST-HAVE for me---My color this year is orange:)

I was going to say I wish I could share all of my fave looks from the Isaac Mizrahi, Liz Claiborne line...so, I just decided I would.:)

SALE ENDS

Sale Ends on Net-a-Porter's site on February 1st...I wonder if that means that they will go to the newly developed outlet...is there room to fret? We will see:) But, if you can't wait to see, you should check out the sale ASAP:)

Happy Shopping!

The Sites I Can't Close Right Now + a GIVEAWAY

My husband keeps asking me why I can't close windows and desperately need to keep the windows open for quick access night and day...simply, I am addicted to the following sites and can't get enough of the colors, the ideas, the inspiration that each is offering.

Kate Spade

With the new head honcho that I read about in Marie Claire magazine, I can see that Kate Spade is gong to take off and do great things in the near future. I am excited for the transition...some places change focus and it can go all wrong, I can really see something really great come about.

Tory Burch

This season she has really caught my eye and gone beyond all that I expected.

Isaac Mizrahi

I love his book, I love his show (online), I love his blog---I LOVE everything! He truly has a way to share his passion for fashion with everyone!

Liz Claiborne, Isaac Mizrahi

I really want to find out what the price point will be for these items...I wonder if they will be around the same as what he had at Target'????

Net-a-Porter

Save the BEST for last, of course. I am addicted to the weekly Magazine NOTES that Net-a-Porter has on their site and I am getting to love them more each week. This week is showcasing all of the Bright HUES for Spring/Summer 2009. This issue also gets the insiders (fashion editors for every top fashion mag you can think of) MUST HAVES for Spring/Summer! I am just enamored with every single item and all of the styling. I wish there was a way to print items off the site easily and just carry it around. I know, we all LOVE and are familiar with the hard copy of NOTES that come out each season that I am looking forward to, but I would really LOVE to download what we get online as well. I guess I am greedy:) But, for one lucky reader, I have a Net-a-Porter LOOKBOOK which showcases all of the Spring/Summer 2009 looks from the runway. I am currently carrying mine in my handbag of course and making notes for what I plan on getting and looks I plan on redoing for myself. I will be sharing these in future posts. So, send an email to fashionalities@gmail.com and tell me what you can't wait to wear this Spring/Summer 2009!

Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Ava Leigh - La La La - Official Video

My new, new favorite artist I had to share with everyone:)

Inspired by The City

After watching The City yesterday, I have been thinking about the drop earrings that Whitney was wearing...they honestly stood out to me and instead of wearing my hair down like Whitney, I put my hair up in a high bun to show off the detail of the drop earring.

I LOVE the styling of the shot with the leather bolero by Mike & Chris paired with the peasant long sleeve turtleneck. The whole look is just a funky chic.

I would finish this whole look off with a funky version of a tiered skirt. I love the new version of this style by Philip Lim (and the styling---the shoes are HOT!), but I would wear the J. Crew version with this look instead.