Fashion Blogs

This ensemble came out of not 1, not 2 but 3 thrift stores all on the same day and when I look atthis classy outfit I didn’t mind. Sometimes I have to hit severalthrift stores to get even just one outstanding piece and other times itslike it rains down on me. Its all about timing that’s one thing I knowfor sure about thrifting. I found this white cotton James Perse cottontop in absolutely pristine condition, in fact I would swear it’s brandnew. I tell all my clients if they don’t already own Jam

I think life should always have some shine to it and I guess that’s why I really like thisblack lambswool sequin top by French Connection. French Connection wasfounded in 1972 by Stephen Marks and since they launched FC has createdwell designed fashionable clothing that appeals to a broad range ofcustomers. This top is like a cat in the fact that it can have severallives…you can wear this top with your skinny jeans or your dressy JilSander slacks or you can wear this top with a skirt and if thet

Each time the GODS pass onto me a Rayure blouse I just can’t thank them enough…. For those of you out there that don’t have a Rayure blouse it’s time you start your hunt for one because I promise you thatyou’ll love it forever and each time you wear it you’ll get one morecompliment than the last time you wore it…. Rayure is French and isdesigned by Cindy Benhamou and you can tell by her use of fabrics thatthis woman loves fabrics and knows how to blend them properly. Herblouses have a little str

This is the first time I found J Brand jeans inside a thrift store and that’s always a good thingbecause it gives me something new to learn and talk about. SusieCrippen, J Brand jeansco-creator and former stylist, antique dealer, and cabaret singer livesto host applying the same unfussy refinement to parties as she does toher clean, low key designs. J Brand is sold in Norstrom, Bloomingdales,Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman so you know this woman knows whatshe is doing when it comes to designi

I’m a huge fan of the brand Moschino and on that rare occurrence that I actually do find an item inthe thrift store I can’t help but feel happy. Moschinowas created in 1983 by the late Franco Moschino who died in 1994 andRossella Jardini is their creative director and each time I see anyMoschino item it just takes me back to the 80′s. Franco Moschino duringthe 80′s was creating some of the most over the top and most fabulousitems that even today when I look back at his work, think this guy wasso

Italian designer Alberto Makali realizes that women want to be noticed for lookingfashionably unique and he definitely success at this just take a peek atthis chartreuse dress with jacket. Alberto Makaliappeals to women of all ages with timeless and, at the same time,fashion – forward prints and designs. Established in 1982, Makali is aNew York based, women’s apparel design company and their uniquelydesigns and embellished collections have grown into a very successfuldesign house. I love all the

Who doesn’t need a black sassy vest especially if it’s from Carmen Marc Valvo??? CMV has established himself within the fashion industry for his intricatelytailored clothes that celebrate the curves of women. This vest is cutto show off more than just the curves which is always a good thing…. whodoesn’t want to look and especially feel sexy? This brand is sold inNeiman Marcus and Berdorf Goodman so if it’s good enough for them youknow it’s good enough for me and my clients…. I found these classi

When the LBD (little black dress) just won’t cut it for you try a new color say for instancegreen…. The first thought that pops into my mind when I see this greensilk Nicole Miller dress is sex kitten….. When I say sex kitten I’mtalking about Brigitte Bardot and I can easily see her having worn such dress, couldn’t you??? Nicole Milleris a fashion designer with a modern, ageless aesthetic. Hersilhouettes are artfully draped to achieve a unique body consciousness.Her signature is feminine, sexy a

Ever time you turn on to watch the news or read the newspaper everyone is talking about the ‘newnormal’ times we are all living in. I totally get it, I understandthat people are having a hard & stressful time right now, it seemslike that’s the topic of everyone’s conversation these days andrightfully so. What I try to do daily with my blog is teach and showpeople how to save a dime or buck when it comes to buying clothes. Forme I believe it all comes down to making a choice, do we want to marchi

These Trina Turk slacks make me feel like I’m having a 70′s flashback. I love the bold colors thatTrina Turk used to construct these gorgeous chic slacks . When I firstsaw the label I just smiled because these look exactly like something Trina Turkwould design, she is fearless when it comes to arranging the colorpalette. When it came time to finding a top for these slacks Lady Luckygave me the green light and I scored this white wool with nylon Theory top.This top is extremely modern and classic

I’m not lying when I say this but I literally walked into a thrift store and withinthe first 30 seconds I had these 3.1 Phillip Lim white slacks in thetight grip of my hands. True story…. I couldn’t believe that in myhands were a pair of white Phillip Limslacks, I have never seen or found this brand before inside a thriftstore. Every major luxurious high end department store represents thisguys brilliant creations. Phillip Lim was born in Thailand, in 1973 toChinese immigrants who fled to Califo

Its been sometime since I scored anything from Marina Rinaldi while thrifting so I was excited whenthis little 2 piece red sweater set popped up. Marina Rinaldihas represented a turning point in the history of clothing, proposing acollection of fashion garments and accessories for curvy women. Stilltoday the target at the core of the brand is to create garments inline with fashion trends, synonymous with quality and preciosity of thefabrics and tailoring details. Marina Rinaldi is under the Max

I can honestly tell you this… I have witnessed countless women clients of mine try on any Vivienne Tam item and watch them foam at the mouth with excitement. Foam might notbe the correct word but you get my drift ….salivate, drool, slobber,dribble you name it because they all do it when they try on VivienneTam. Vivienne Tam is known for creating beautiful clothes that appealto all ages, ethnicities and income levels. Her vision is global – chicand this designer knows how to please. This red / bl

I have never heard of this brand LBK Loubarok before but that didn’t stop me from grabbing this item.These olive capri pants are made in France by a company I had a hardtime Googling. I’m an excellent researcher, it was my claim to famewhen I was young, and the information I’m able to get from this brand islimited. When you Google the name several links take you to sites thatare selling LBK Loubarok items and judging from those sites this isn’t ainexpensive brand. I’ve seen dresses sell for $740

Let me just say this ‘it’s truly an earth shaking experience when you find Roberto Cavalli inside a thrift store’. When I first spotted thissheer and charged up blouse by Cavalli I couldn’t believe my eyes so Ihad to do a ‘doubletake’. Good thing my eyes are still 20/20….. This isa label I have never in my 28 years of thrifting come across inside athrift store. Since its first show in 1970 in Paris Roberto Cavalli has been synonymous with glam, rock and animal prints. His flamboyantItalian STYL

Every now and then I get sideswiped by labels I commonly just don’t find while thrifting such asBlumarine. These black linen with spandex and jeweled bottoms Blumarineslacks are indeed a very rare occurrence esp. when they are in pristinecondition. Anna Molinari is the creative director for this brand andcreates clothes that are considered to be true cult items. Blumarine isone of Milan’s last holdouts for women who demand full on good timedressing with a cheerful disregard for polite moderation

Finding a Philosphy di Alberta Ferretti item in the thrift stores is like one step closer to finding the pot of gold at the end of therainbow. Alberta Ferretti is amaster of ephemeral style – soft, sheer, pretty and breezy. She isknown for her use of luxury fabrics in her creations and is consideredone of the most inventive designers in Milan. Her decisive cuts,beautiful construction and soft silhouettes are proofs of her designgenius. Alberta Ferretti is one of the fashion powerhouses in Italyb

A tube top is what a woman should always have in her wardrobe – always…. They are perfectfor summer and great for fall because you can just throw over a nicesleek jacket in the fall and go kick your heels up. This bright shadeof green tube top by Trina Turkhas 101 uses and that’s what makes a tube top so practical. You canalways wear a tube underneath a sheer blouse and I think that’s so supersexy and again that’s part of the 101 uses… We really could go onall day about how to wear a tube top bu