a taste of glamour to keep the spirits up

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new year’s eve 2012 comfortable fashion ensemble

Two things dictated how I wanted to dress for New Year’s Eve this year. Top priority was comfort and the second,  dressy but casual. So I opted for pants, then a simple sequined top, followed by strappy shoes which would give me enough support to last throughout the night and a simple pair of earings to  accessorize. As for the coat, I love fur, faux that is and since this year faux fur is in, I decided to incorporated it into my ensemble from here.

1. DKNYC Sequin Pullover Sweater 69USD
2. Sondra Roberts Clutch – Woven Satin and grosgrain box 125USD
3. Elie Tahari Tara Faux Fur Jacket 221USD
4. Judith Jack Sterling Silver Crystal Earings 75USD
5. Theory Pants Belisa Mandatory Slim 235USD
6. Vince Camuto Strappy evening booties 129USD

day 7 – travel journal – french riviera – cannes

I love this part of our trips to Europe, the stop in the French Riviera. We took the slow train from Genoa (not intentionally) that was how RailEurope site booked it for me when I did my point to point reservation and within four hours pulled into the Cannes train station.

I gladly jumped off the cart and walked to our hotel, which is always across the street from the train station. I prefer it that way. We wasted no time in freshening up and running to the promenade to walk along the shore before heading into old Cannes to have dinner.

Cannes is an amazing place to stay, it has everything you need and not as chaotic as Nice is during the busy Summer season.  You can spend the mornings, shopping, then in the afternoon sunbathing at a number of public beaches and then get dressed up and go to dinner at any number of indoor/outdoor restaurants along the promenade, followed by a walk along the shore.  It’s definitely designed for the over forty crowd and young couples with kids and for those traveling with dogs.

Boutique Shops for the fashionable woman or man

An afternoon swim in the Mediterranean Sea

Dinner in Old Cannes

A night stroll along the promenade

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defining your look: for the woman over forty

Since I am one who commutes to work every day on the San Francisco Muni, I often look around the train to get a feel for how women dress while going to work. Although, in this part of the continent, we have traded in the suits for a “tasteful” semi-casual look, often times women over 40 tend to dress inappropriately even from the fashion point of view.

What would you consider your look and tell me why?

fashion inspired by autumn in paris

Too soon to think Autumn,  even though it is actually almost around the corner. But in the fashion world, Autumn attire is long planned and introduced. So for that, here is my favorite ensemble, inspired by the beautiful colors of fall time in Paris.

Autumn in Paris by rawsilkandsaffron featuring a black pencil skirt

Splendid top
net-a-porter.com

Miss Selfridge leather biker jacket
missselfridge.com

Moschino Cheap Chic black pencil skirt
$265 - coggles.com

Yves Saint Laurent leather sandals
barneys.com

Emilio Pucci clutch handbag
stylebop.com

fashion trend: white dress, black shoes

Black and white, my favorite fashion trend and probably the best staple any woman could ask for. Check out some of my favorite pairings.

Dresses
1. dolce and gabbana chiffon trimmed lace dress 1195USD
2. erdem cecile lace dress 2185USD
3. giambattista vallie jute blend dress 1670USD
4. donna karan drapped stretch jersey dress 1495USD
5. marc jacobs silk duches dress 1200USD

Shoes
6. jimmy choo morgan crystal embelished suede sandals 1095USD
7. yves saint laurent candide paneled suede pump 1140USD
8. giambattista valli embelished satin peep toe sandals 1355USD
9. giambattista valli chain bow two tone satin sandals 1105USD
10.brian atwood aura polka dot calf hair sandals 1370USD
11.valentino jewelry couture satin peep toe pumps 895USD

designer gowns for a formal wedding

I have never considered red hues for a gown to a formal event, but from the looks of things, these designer gowns are something to think about.

Amanda Wakeley draped silk gown 1600USD

Roland Mouret Frances stretch crepe gown 3655USD

Roberto Cavalli ruched silk jersey gown 1665USD

Notte by marchesa strapless silk chiffon 1155USD - my favorite

Herve Leger plunge neck bandage gown 1590USD

Jason Wu halterneck silk chiffon gown 2250USD

 

 

 

 

 

 

romance in black and white photography

Happy Valentine’s Day everyone or actually anyone who looks forward to the occasion. Here are some of my favorite black and white photographs, which to me have  the best depiction of romance.

under 40 fashion trends at the golden globe 2012

I can honestly say, I was envious of some of the gowns worn by the under 40 crowd.  The color, design and classic feel to most gowns were simply breath-taking.

See for yourself

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