Belles of the Ball- Met Ball 2013

The Metropolitan Museum of Art held its annual Gala this evening. It is like the Oscars of fashion. On the other hand, to decide between the best and worst dressed can be like judging  an Olympic sport. This year's theme at the Costume Institute is Punk: Chaos to Couture. The event in part can lend to the wonderment who turned up as a "Mess" and who was "Marvelous." There were some snoozers, I mean really, you showed up in that! Big Yawn, to those who didn't get the memo... like Kate Mara and Claire Danes
And let it be known you can't spell punk without Zandra Rhodes!

J Lo rocks the red carpet!

 

Madonna marks her spot

Ashley does Alien

Nicole channels another galaxy

Foxy VonFurstenberg

Zandra the Punk Queen

DNA=Denim the Necessary Apparel Spring/ Summer 2013

Rag & Bone Blue Jodhpur Jeans

You must admit, denim is the necessary apparel item in everyone's wardrobe. Denim is seasonless and timeless; and besides, no one looks bad in denim. It is a suitable item for all shapes and sizes. Whether someone picks the right garment and fit to wear; well, that's another story. The weather is warming up for the Spring/ Summer season, we need to adjust our jeans to carry us comfortably through the warmer temperatures.

Denim has come along way since its introduction in the late 18th century. Its evolution has made denim appropiate in the business environment and after 5 apparel. Denim is dyed, tattered,embellished and transforms the wearer into the ultimate comfort zone.

Just like DNA and RNA makeup our genetics, denim is one of the basic building blocks of our wardrobe.
Do it up in Denim for the season ahead, see suggestions below.

ModCloth Dynamo Dress

Jean Paul Gaultier 90s Bodysuit

Christian Louboutin Spikes

Nine West Platform Pump

Balmain Floral Printed Denim Jeans

 

Prada Blue Denim Tote

Warm Leather Bets for Spring 2013

Burberry Prorsum

As the day grow longer and the weather warms up, we are forced to shed to comforting layers of the cold seasons past. I am not one to embrace the warm weather pattern sweeping across the country. I live in the Desert stopover of Sin City and the I am going through withdrawals to change from my leather jackets to wearing sweaters.  I do love the supple coolness of donning a leather jacket or even a faux leather garment. It's sleek style shows a silent rebellion to the world. So I scour fashion pages and the web for lightweight leathers that will kill me softly to breathe easy in the warmer temps of Spring.





Other Leather finds:

Rebecca Taylor

Alice + Olivia

Love Moschino

Faux Leather Finds:

Blank nyc

Cynthia Steffe

Rvn Black Faux Leather Dress

Earth Day 2013- Go green in fashion, beauty, and home

For Earth Day 2013, I decided to feature some sustainable items for beauty, fashion, and home. According to the Christian Science Monitor, Americans are far less eco conscious than they were in 1971. Has the digital age taken over our concern for the resources that will be available for the future? I know I have to do my part more than just buying toothpaste and eco-friendly lip balm. On a fashion note, I hope that more designers and retailers will make more affordable sustainable fashions.As society becomes more eco conscious there are ways we each can contribute to making the world more sustainable.  Just think if every person makes a step in doing one thing or making that one move, it will be a step in the right direction towards saving the planet, it will make a large effect for future generations.

Reclaimed Wood Dining Table

Diego Dolcini Eco Boot

Dr. Hauschka Lipstick

Blow a kiss to save Mother Earth!