Quote of the Day

 

Solid advice, no?

Quote of the Day

We hear so many women say, "I'd wear that if I were younger."  What a sad, sad statement.  Some of these ladies are younger than we, yet sound 95!  You only live once.  If you love something, wear it.  Besides, if you can't get away with something quirky or flamboyant when you are at your most wise and confident age, when can you pull it off?  Take inspiration from people like Iris Apfel and Ralph Lauren who are true to their personal sense of style despite trends, age, or background.  Allow yourself the freedom to have fun and be expressive - in the way you dress and in all aspects of life. 
Have a beautiful day!

xxA20

Looks We Love: Met Gala Edition

Our best-dressed picks from the 2013 punk-themed Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute fundraiser:

Rooney Mara in Givenchy: 

Not quite in keeping with the punk theme, but so stunning it makes our best dressed list!

Sarah Jessica Parker is fashion forward per usual in a dress by Giles and head piece by Philip Treacy.

Sienna Miller effortlessly pulls off a punk glam look in Burberry.

One of our perennial favorites, Taylor Tomasi Hill, wearing Thom Browne with the designer himself.  Between the beautiful red lace overlay and spikes lining the shoulders, this gown is our favorite from the event.

Quote of the Day

 

Fashion is not superfluous; it is our visual communication to the world.  What do you want to say with the way you dress?

Look We Love: Graphic Black and White

While it's a classic style, graphic black and white is a hot trend this season, making a splash on the runways of all the major designers.

 

 

Linear color blocking creates a long, lean silhouette.

Glitzy animal printed sequins can add a dose of personality and quirk to a cocktail look, while body conscious color blocking creates an hourglass silhouette.



More than your basic tee, striped linen takes on a cool Euro-nautical vibe.



Be a work of art in a painterly printed dress.



Go ultra mod in clean color blocking.



Funky black and white prints feel pitch perfect when they mimic the shape of the dress.



Polka dots can range from quirky to Parisian depending on the scale and placement of the print.



 

Part "Starry Night," part Meditteranean cruise, Tibi's starfish print adds a magical flair to an otherwise simple silhouette.

 

 

Mixing textures can add interest to a clean, modern silhouette, while a feminine touch like peplum can soften an otherwise bold print and shape.

Quote of the Day from Lynn Dell

 

Be an original.  xxA20

 

 

Trend: Serpentine

One of the most prominent (and one of our favorite!) trends for fall '12 takes its inspiration from the reptile kingdom.  We are seeing everything from snakeskin printed denim to serpentine accessories and embossed animal-inspired textures.

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New fall '12 shipments are arriving daily!