The Lipstick Skirt

Looking back exactly 10 years ago, this pleated full skirt in a gray lipstick bottle print was featured at the Prada Spring Summer 2000 collection was one of the classic pieces that Miuccia created. I just love how simple yet chic this skirt is but has a sense of message behind it with the printed lipsticks. This was also featured on the comedy hit TV show and my personally favorite "Sex and The City" with Charlotte York wearing it in the red lipstick print when she first met Trey. This would look flawless to wear with a tucked in ivory cardigan sweater or a white rolled up button down long sleeve with simple dark brown pointed pumps.

at ease

I'm a huge fan of criss-cross flat sandals, especially in dark tobacco brown leather. Ugh! that just makes these Chloe flat sandals even more special. Featured at the Chloe Spring Summer 2010 collection. Fabulous to wear with a skinny linen trousers. A women needs a pair of flat sandals in her wardrobe to rest those soles every once in awhile.

the Victoria bag

Last weekend, my friend and I went to South Coast Plaza. As were browsing around we decided to check out the Chloe boutique. I got sprung over all the delicious clothing & accessories. But what brought to my attention was this gorgeous luxuriously Victoria tote bag. Featured here is a Tan leather with buckle details and metal hardware. The one I saw at the Chloe store was this beautiful ivory/gray that was just impeccable. I also like the fact the Chloe logo is small and isn't so flashy like other logo hand bags. Simple yet chic that can go with any look for the winter season.

Bailey's Muse

British young lad, Jeremy Young is making it big in the fashion industry grabbing all major Burberry ad campaigns season to season. With his luscious dark  brown hair, semi pale clear skin, crystal piercing blue eyes, & chiseled facial bone structure. He is the desire of every fashion designer and photographer. What makes him an "it boy" for me is that he has a charming personality and his professionalism. He maybe the new Mathias Lauridsen.

beaming with shine

When you think Prada, you think: "What will Miuccia come up with next?" And boy did she came up with something new for this coming Spring Summer 2010. She was inspired by crystal chandelier silhouettes pieces. I am dying over this gorgeous crystal chandelier fitted pencil skirt with a white long sleeve dress shirt underneath. I love the contrast of the two pieces combined mixing a basic with something transparent delicate. Most definitely I would wear this crystal chandelier pencil skirt with a silver toe cap heel and a nude box clutch bag if I were a girl on a special night with my boyfriend.

playing the innocence

I adore the youthful innocent convent school girl look. Stella McCartney took that look and made it her our version. An oversize dark ivory cape coat, dark ivory pleated half way full skirt, & white Henley long rolled up sleeve. Another chic look to wear on a Sunday brunch with the girlfriends or to walk on the town with your boyfriend. Center parted hair with natural waves or slicked back tightly in a chignon to finish this look. Featured at the Stella McCartney Pre-Fall Winter 2010 collection. Again, sexy doesn't mean showing so much skin, sexy can still be shown through how you carry yourself even in the most innocent looking outfit.

hold it back

Though this hobo bag is a feminine accessory, the color shown of smoky gray & dark tobacco brown suede makes this hobo bag masculine. This was featured at the Gucci Menswear Fall Winter 2010 collection.The ideal bag for carrying for shopping or traveling. Simple but yet chic that can be worn with any casual trouser shorts or knitted cardigan sweater.

Layer of Substance

If I were a rich man, I would most likely spend my money on coats. Whether it's a trench coat, pea coat, or top coat, having a least one versatile coat that can work with any look would be the best money investment. It depends what most people like of a coat. I personally love all types of coats as long as it has a glove fit structure to the body. This gorgeous chic long over coat featured at the Gucci Menswear Fall Winter 2010 was one of the best pieces that I saw. Simple long coat with six button and a touch of dark camel suede on the left lower side collar that gave a cool modern feel. Definitely would buy my boyfriend a long coat like this for him to wear out on the town.

Meisel's Dreamlike

Steven Meisel, one of the most sought after and notorious fashion photographers in the world really knows how to capture that inner soul beauty in every photograph he takes. With this editorial photograph of Australian model Gemma Ward in a forest with a huge red flower headpiece with smoke black eyes and natural matte skin. There is a quality that I've notice that Meisel does that is his signature style and this photograph really shows it. It's like the photograph is almost a realistic painting which I find surreal and spellbinding.

easy going

So I just got done watching the Gucci Menswear Fall Winter 2010 collection and I really enjoyed it compared to the last couple of seasons. I think this collection pin pointed the most imported key essentials in every fashionable man's wardrobe. Super luxurious, relaxed, & clean line silhouette. I was fascinated by these two looks. Definitely my style that are important pieces that are a must have such as: knit cardigan sweater, hobo man bag, baseball jacket, & horse-bit loafers.  

a cut above

Mia Farrow is a fashion icon that changed the world with her haircut. She is just a stunning women that broke the barrier that having a short boyish haircut is one of the boldest style to do during the late 60's. My mom is one of my biggest influence in my life and I remember during the 90's that she had the short Mia Farrow in Rosemary's baby haircut with the side part combed. I just love how easy and clean it has on a women. If only more women can have such a short haircut and still have fun like if they did have long hair.

A Sherbet Spring

I am so ready for this coming spring and so is Michael Kors and his new spring summer 2010 ad campaigns featuring Carmen Kass & Noah Mills. It's about urban city with a sweet pastel appetite. Clean lines with at ease fit. The freedom to wear easy going pieces of jersey tops, cotton short shorts, and jersey draping shift dresses without being too dressed up or dressed down. Whether it's going to a resort in Saint Tropez or spending a Sunday brunch with that special someone, remember to wear it with poise.

Miami Chic

Top models: Liisa Winkler, Caroline Ribeiro, & Emily Sandberg all wearing Versace Spring Summer 2000 collection. A look back from exactly 10 years ago. It had a miami attitude and taste within the style. The focus point was showing legs & arms, bold prints, & light airy chiffon fabrics. I hope Donatella brings back this ubberly sexy Versace back.

Urbanity Character

Not a lot of men wears or owns a great fit turtleneck now a days, well at least where I live. But I think it's one of the best key pieces to own with a great pair of fitted trousers or destroyed jeans. Clement Chabernaud for Balmain Homme Fall Winter 2009/10 ad campaign wears this simple black cashmere turtleneck with jeans. A great turtleneck to me brings such strong sophistication with a less commercial look.

The Penelope Tree Look

Inspired by fashion icon model Penelope Tree herself, Chanel Fall Winter 2005 makeup was all about the thick black drawn under lashes with a black single line on the top lid of the eyes and a hint of white eyeshadow effect. Pin straight center part hair for a modern 60's look.