by | Aug 10, 2012 | Fashion |
Hope My Bubbling readers are having a great summer! I am seeing leaves falling, a sign of fall.
This blouse and skirt are mainstays in my wardrobe. I have been wearing them for years. The blouse is a classic dress shirt made of cotton and my linen skirt is embroidered with gold and brown threads. Here’s a closer look at the embroidery. See the flowers, looks like a garden growing on my skirt. And the fringes on the hem is the “piece de resistance.” By the fabric being linen it does wrinkle a little bit; but I don’t care. It just adds character to the skirt to me.
I added this belt to accent my waist for a little pizazz. I really like the ornamentation of the buckle. 
This outfit is perfect for work or church, it’s easy breezy.
I added a little clog and I lay on the watch and bracelets, that’s a part of me. I feel like somethings missing if I am not wearing a watch and bracelets.
My doggie has to be in the picture. It likes he knows when the camera is getting ready click. Funny!
by | Aug 8, 2012 | Fashion |
Can you imagine that it’s already August. It came so quick maybe because most of the summer has been so hot.
This black and white dress is one of my favorites.
I have had it for years and it still looks and feels just as good as the first day I wore it.
Having pieces in my wardrobe like this are priceless.
The dress is made of 100% cotton fabric so completely breathable. I don’t feel hot or confined. I like to look cute but comfortable. When it’s over 100 degrees breathable fabrics are a must. Dresses are so breathable like a portable air conditioner. I also wear my hair up a lot to in the summer. To give my high bun a youthful look, I add a flower. Flowers for the hair can be purchase at the Beauty Supply store or your favorite craft store in your area. I have added a hairpin to a silk flower and stuck the pin on the side.
The flower was about a $1, it doesn’t take a lot of money to add some pizazz to your hair or your wardrobe.
It may be hot outside; but the sun was so beautiful.
So much to be thankful for.
Remember that you are beautiful.
Dresses rule for summer!
by | Jul 31, 2012 | Fashion |
Hi Bubbling Readers,
Hope you are having a wonderful day.
The heat has settled for a day or two and we have been getting a little rain. Never have I seen the grass so brown from not having enough water.
Well, my husband sent me an article to read titled, “When fashion and reality collide,” by Emanuella Grinberg for CNN.
It is so refreshing to see Fashion Design Houses going beyond the ordinary to the extraordinary.
Lanvin is one of those design houses that are using real people to model designs for its 2012 fall/winter advertising campaign. I have been shouting from the rooftops that more designers should use not only models; but people of all different shapes, sizes and ages. I can only speak for myself; but I can relate to someone who has a similar shape or size as me. Seeing a person with a similar shape shows me how the outfit will look on me. Seeing someone similar is also very psychological because I can see in my psyche how I think the piece of apparel will look on me. For example, pants are a hard for me to buy online because of the fit can be a little difficult. My waist is small and my hips come out a little bit. It is a God-send to see someone online with my similar shape because it prevents me from having to return clothes that don’t fit because I guessed how they would look on me.
CNN.COM
The beautiful lady in the above photograph is a young 82. This is so cool that she is one of the “real people included in Lanvin’s 2012 winter ad campaign. We all are real people no matter if we are on in the glam world or not we all matter. I feel that it’s fine to see models in designer clothes but there’s a different connection when you see a designer use real people from all walks of like in various sizes in their ad campaign is so refreshing.
Fall 2012 Lanvin dress, Nordstroms.com
This is a real model in this picture. I heart this dress.
Fall 2012 Lanvin Floral Painted Strapless Dress $3,795.00
The fashion magazines would be completely different if we started seeing real people in them. What is real people to you? Does it matter to you to see a real person you can relate to versus seeing a model in a magazine?
My definition of real people: there is no definition because we all are real people, we are only from different walks of life.
We cannot single out certain sizes and say that size is the ideal to be beautiful. Little girls need to know that they are beautiful and to focus on health first and foremost. If we have more realistic fashion advertisements; we can change a generations way of thinking that they have to achieve one certain look. Be free to be yourself!
This is very hopeful that the fashion industry is starting to realize that all shapes and sizes buy their designs so their ads should start reflecting who that consumer is. What do you think?
by | Jul 23, 2012 | Accessories, Fashion |
I have seen all kinds of owl jewelry; but I really did not find anything that appealed to me. That is, until I saw these earrings.
I was walking through Macy’s with my hubby a couple weeks ago and I spotted these bad boys. I had to have them.
The earrings had the nerve to be on sale for $9.00. You can’t beat that with a stick.
The gold finish of the feathers of the owl and the black eyes make this earring a intricate part of my jewelry choices because they can be work with any ensemble.
So pretty!!! Owls are so mysterious and beautiful. These earrings always make me smile.
Do you have any animal jewelry? Are you following the owl trend.
Share your story in the comments section below.
by | Jul 19, 2012 | Fashion |
Hello my Elegant Readers,
I pray everyone is doing well.
I am continuing with Part 2 of my “Beat the Heat Dress Series.” It’s hot almost everywhere so it’s important to keep cool; but still look good at the same time. When it is hot, I do everything that I need to get done in the early mornings because I don’t want to be out in the heat and humidity later in the day. I eat light and drink lots of water to stay hydrated.
I wore this outfit to work. The silk dress is by Isaac Mizrahi for this QVC line. I believe the silk blouse is from Chadwicks.
Silk is so cool and breathable and it is a must-have for the summer. Silk is one of my favorite go-to fabrics because it will not cling to your body when the temperature starts to rise.
This dress is perfect for every occasion. Today I wore it to work. I could also wear to church, or going out for the evening.
The print on this dress reminds me of Monet.
Outakes
The next time that polyester dress you have been wearing is clinging to your body and cannot breathe in it; consider silk as an alternative option to beat that summer heat.
by | Jul 6, 2012 | Fashion |
My elegant readers have loved my cameo cuff so much that it has inspired me to do a post about it. I so enjoying wearing all sorts of jewelry; but cameos are my favorites. Today, I will talk show some of my fashion cameo pieces, the vintage aura about them always keeps me on the look out for a treasure.
How can you tell if your cameo is a fashion piece or not?
Yes, there is a way to know if your cameo is real or not.
Hold it up to any light and if you can see the light through it’s a real cameo. If you don’t see the light, it is a fashion piece. The cameo cuff bracelet below is one of my favorites, the cameo is real and the cuff is made of base metal and enamel so its a fashion piece. The cuff is sturdy and wears well, it goes with everything.
The HSN link to purchase the cameo is below:
Amedeo NYC Cameo cuff bracelet
This picture is the Amedeo NYC Lettera D’Amore 3 piece bangle bracelet set. The bangle bracelets looked so vintage romantic to me. The small cameos are covered with resin so the bangles are very strong. This is a set that will go with everything, I can wear them together or mix them with my other bracelets.
This line Amedeo NYC by Amedeo Scognamiglio is more fashion forward inspired and on trend. This cuff is timeless because it’s so modern and different.
The cuff below is from Palm Beach Jewelry.
This fashion cuff that I purchased is from Palm Beach jewelry about a year ago. It may not be on its website, but it’s so pretty. The cameo, fan pearls, faux ruby on the cuff are fashion inspirations.
How do I take care for my fashion cameo bracelets?
If the cameo is real I use a small amount of olive oil or canola or vegetable oil and wipe it gently with a cloth. I use a dry cloth for the cuff or bangle part of the bracelet. If the cameo is not real I take a dry cloth and gently wipe it if I see in dust or lint on it.
Cameos remind me of a romantic era in time, every time I look at my cameo cuff it makes me smile.
Next week I will show you some of my real cameos in silver and gold.
Have a wonderful weekend!
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