Loving this look…chic, comfortable, and professional. Making looking good look easy. Thanks to Garance Doré for the street style snap shot. Happy weekend everyone!

spotted on garance dore

Diggin Oh Joy’s comparison shopping combos. Where the line between fashion and home design kindly cross one another. Which was inspired first, we may never know, but does it really matter they are both fun to look at! See more of this & that here

Two top trends I can’t wait to get on board with this spring. Military intelligence - time to get rough & tough and a nod to the nautical - sophisticated stripes & gold button adornments. How can one fight with fashion…

1. photo by Anna Wolf, 2. Superior Labor canvas tote, $275, jcrew.com, 3. Standard Herringbone Miltary Shirt. $48, urbanoutfitters.com, 4. Olivia Palermo, The Sartorialist, 5. Ebelle dress, $335, theory.com, 6. Zelphia sweater, $200, theory.com, Sailor Gavin Pants, $298, dvf.com

Miss at the la Playa has done a fantastic job of recapping the past year with fashion’s most memorable moments, trends, models, designers and inspiration you must check it out here.  Cheers to a new year of show stopping design, challenging one’s inner style maven. Go forth - be fierce!

It’s time to get decked out for the holidays, show off your sexy self in sequin and lace. Urban Outfitter’s Holiday 09 catalog arrives just in time to bring inspiration with their seductive and shining ensembles…

urbanoutfitters.com

Calling all bunnies to the borough! You must check out the new Self. Just in time to get a fresh look for fall, this salon has undergone a major makeover of it’s own bringing you a newly vamped space that promises to relax, ease and appease you.  And if that isn’t enough to draw you in, they are offering a 20% off discount on all services until October 31, 2009. With a superior staff and loads of fun product to try, this place quietly nestled in Williamsburg is only a hop, skip and jump away. See all you can do for your’self’ at selfsalonbrooklyn.com.

147 Grand Street  Brooklyn, NY   718.599.1449

bridal services also available at selfsalonbrooklyn.com/bridal.html

Jessica de Lotz’s jewellery collection The Love Story. Paris 1946 is both nostalgic and poetic. Made to reflect time and heritage the necklaces, bangles and cufflinks resemble stamped wax seals. Each silver plated 22ct, rose or yellow gold with silver combination on hand stamped seal. Customize by initial or order from the other ready made designs: Crown, Eiffel Tower, poker symbols or Plate with knife and fork. Oh so enchanting!

necklace £210.00, bangle £120.00, cufflinks £145.00, Jessica de Lotz Jewellery

Take a cue from the ’40s and ’50s with vintage inspired lace, silk and layered wedding dresses by Katie Jean. Utterly romantic and feminine, no two are made alike; completely customizable by color, length, fabric and layer.  Prices range from $275-$425, available on ktjean etsy.com.

Photo taken by Stephanie DeSaga

So I know I have been MIA, with fashion week around the corner life has been a little crazy.  What better way to start the week than a night for all fashionistas and then some. Grab your LBD, a girlfriend or two, and your wallet because this night is sure to make fashion fun again! American Vogue along with NYC & Company, the City of New York, and the Council of Fashion Designers of America have collaborated in their efforts to wake up the consumers of the New York City marketplace.

In a global initiative, Fashion’s Night Out retailers will host sweepstakes, complimentary cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, musical appearances, makeovers and more. Catch some of these highlights in NYC… the notorious Pontani Sisters and their burlesque dance at Hugo Boss Meatpacking, Cha Cha lessons at Kate Spade 5th Avenue, Fortune Tellers and Tarot card readers at Moschino West 14th Street, custom designed leather jackets at Helmut Lang Washington Street, Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen guest bartending at Bergdorf Goodman, shop an interactive installation of looks styled by fashion insiders and an accessory bar at Theory Gansevoort and guys head to Buckler Gansevoort for Todd Sweeny haircuts.  The list goes on and on, see all those participating at FashionsNightOut.com.

While bopping about the city’s best boutiques, be sure to pick up a commemorative t-shirt, 40 percent of retail proceeds will be donated to fund the National September 11 Memorial & Museum at the World Trade Center.  Fashion that gives back, now that’s worth investing in!

Heat up your mouth with a whole new hue… true red!  Because adding tints of orange, brown, and pink are out, what we are left left with is straight up classic red.  Think of your high school crush’s red mustang, Julia’s dress in Pretty Woman, & Gwen Stefani’s signature lip, do be daring enough to try it.  This perfect pout gets my seal of approval, kiss kiss.

Who What Wear Daily

1. Gwen Stefani, signature lip, accessories.about.com, 2. J. Mendell Fall 09 RTW, elle.com, 3. Christian Lacroix Fall o9 RTW, elle.com, 4. H&M Fall Magazine, hm.com