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Just because it’s hot outside doesn’t mean we have to skimp on STYLE does it?  I found this gorgeous white cotton Schumacher top that almost throw me into overdrive.  Dorothee Schumacher grew up in Dusseldorf and learned about fashion at the most exclusive labels in Italy and for over 20 years it has been Dorothee Schumacher’s passionate ambition to reflect and satisfy women’s desires with her own favorite pieces.  At heart, Schumacher if feminine, international and daring so with all that what

What is there not to LOVE about an Ella Moss piece?  I mean it’s the softest cotton in the universe and every piece is a timeless classic.  I love this posting because I took something really casual and comfortable and jazzed it up with the silvery Michael Kors jacket.  Daytime is always the right time to wear a gorgeous Ella Moss camisole but when you’re going out at night and you need to crank up your STYLE volume well here you go.  Put your favorite pair of white skinny jeans on with those La

It’s the artist DNA in me that loves Cynthia Rowley.  I am a painter first and foremost and then blogger and when Cynthia Rowley for her Fall 2011 collection collaborated with artist Ryan McNamara it deepend my admiration for this designer.  I love this ensemble, the casual cotton loose fitting hippie blouse by Cynthia Rowley and this ultra sleek short skirt by Laundry takes casual to a whole new level.  Cynthia Rowley has long been a fashion and STYLE authority, with a namesake collection that

I always love finding Cynthia Steffe any day of the week but this is really my first time to talk about Splendid so here goes.  Founded in 2002 by Moise Emquies, Splendid is the culmination of a 10 year search to find the softest fabric.  The right combination was finally found: 50% supima cotton & 50% micro modal (a form of rayon that is super soft & deeply absorbs dyes).  Splendid is a lifeSTYLE -driven collection dedicated to delivering a effortless STYLE that works for every day.  Splendid i

 The fact that this black silk sheer dress by Nicole Miller is sexy and tasteful and the other dress by Velvet is cotton and comfortable makes this an interesting posting.  What I would put with this sheer silk Nicole Miller dress is the ultimate sexy slip underneath or I would match up a gorgeous sexy lace tube top and a pair of satin Max Mara evening slacks underneath the dress…. Either way I slice this cake it’s delicious!  The other tan cottonVelvet by Graham & Spencer just says “I’m thro

 I found this vintage Guy Laroche striped blouse at the Goodwill in south Texas for my mom only it didn’t fit her which is always a problem.  The colors in the blouse are cheery which reminded me of my father’s garden.  My father is a retired farmer that grew cotton & sugar cane and today grows flowers that has people stopping on the road to take pictures.  My father is a true conservationist so much that he wants wind turbines on his property and I love that.   So I thought the colors of thi

Picture this Sicily 2011 a young pleasant girl walks down the street and every eye in the village is upon her because everyone knows this pleasant has STYLISH taste.  I know I’ve been watching way to many episodes of The Golden Girls and I can see Sophia telling Rose, Blanche and Dorothy this story… The point to this is that even if your rubbing 2 nickels together these days you can still dress to turn heads.  This outfit came straight out from a thrift store and look at these labels: Robert Gra

I love white and I love it year round despite what some corporations might tell us to believe.  When you hear the big wigs at any fashion magazine tell their readers that the ‘color’ of the second is this or this is ‘out’ they do that to sell magazines and remember it’s all corporate and who trust those people???  I say never listen to what some big wig tells you because at the end of the day they collect their fat paychecks and off they go onto another ‘trend / fad’. White is my favorite color,

 Give me Yohji Yamamoto any day of the week and I’ll kiss the ground you float on… When I saw this pink knit Y-3 Yohji Yamamoto for Adidas inside the Goodwill I almost came unglued.  Since 2002, Y-3 has pushed the boundaries of fashion and sport, exploring an intriguing intersection between STYLE and athleticism and initiating new dialogues between the people on the runway and the players on the field.  Yohji Yamamoto is one of my favorite internationally known Japanese fashion designers th

Linen must be in the air because how else would I explain the fact that I scored these 2 classic linen pieces?  You couldn’t expect you just have to except the gifts from the GODS.  This black linen Carmen Marc Valvo vest is HOT and timeless and not in that order!  Carmen Marc Valvo launched his label in 1989, after working at Nina Ricci as a ready-to-wear designer and after working a while at Dior. He is best known for his evening wear as well as his everyday pieces such as this vest.  Once I h

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Voglio andare in Italia e innamorarmi ancora una volta. Translated “I want to go to Italy and fall in love all over again”.  No I don’t know Italian but my mac sure does!  I must be secretly sending out Italian morse code or maybe the Italian GODS are sending me lots of gifts because both items I pillaged are made in Italy and both very big names.  It’s very strange but one can’t question the GODS now can we?  I found this Cosabella camisole  which  was founded in 1983 by Ugo & Valeria Campello

It’s been years since I’ve shampooed my hair and no one would know it… What I mean to say is I do wash my hair but not with shampoo, see I use a mixture of baking soda and water: 1 tablespoon of baking soda to 1 cut water to wash my hair and to rise it I use : 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar to 1 cup water.  Both of these are already mixed up in 2 separate big plastic liter bottles in my shower.  It works like a charm and you would think I have the shiniest hair on the planet.  It’s green cl

I’ve found several Velvet by Graham & Spencer dresses before but I have to say this one tops my list for being STYLISH.  I love the balloon effect at the bottom of dress, it just elevates this cotton dress to a whole new level.  It doesn’t surprise me that the 2 lovely ladies (Jenny Graham & Toni Spencer) that design for Velvet know a thing or 2 about STYLE.  This casual comfortable dress can go from daytime to evening by simply throwing on this simple chic whiteMax Mara jacket.  Max Mara is an

I would give anything to know more about David Park because all I know is he’s no longer in production which is such a waste of pure talent.  When I see this label inside a thrift store without hesitation I grab it and thank my lucky stars above.  Believe me when I tell you this because it’s the truth every woman that tries on a David Park SKY dress at my boutique Doubletake Recycled Luxury LOVES it.  He has the knack to make every woman look glamorous and feel like a movie star.  I tried callin

In Texas we would say “this is high cotton” and this black silk with lace Cynthia Rowley gown is indeed high cotton.  Namesake designer Cynthia Rowley famously attempted to launch her fashion career by inviting New York’s most important editors to her first runway show-in her walk up apartment.  None attended, but it didn’t take long for the line of whimsical yet sophisticated dresses and skirts to get attention.  The brand now includes menswear, handbags, eyewear, jewelry, home accessories, cos

These 2 tops need the perfect bottom and have I got the right one just to bad I couldn’t find it inside the thrift store.  Both the red Susana Monaco and the green silk Laundry by Shelli Segal top would look amazing with these Lanvin cotton ankle slacks.  One day these Lanvin slacks WILL end up in a thrift store and I would bet I’ll be right there to scoop the up!  Dressing up for summer should be fun but it should definitely be sexy and these 2 tops can provide you with that.  Looking this STY

 I spend all day shopping, looking, hunting for women’s luxury clothing and when I find something as spectacular as these 2 men’s shirts, it makes it all so worth it.  I found this plaid Burberry & the black gingham Romeo Gigli men’s shirts while I was out pillaging for my ladies and they are both for me.  Ladies who read my blog listen up, take some time to shop for your boyfriend, husband, fiance or even your boy toy while your thrifting for yourself.  You will be pleasantly surprised by wha

 If this red zip top vest by Carmen Marc Valvo looks familiar it might just be because I found the exact same piece but in black awhile back.  What are the chances of finding the same vest, different color by the same designer???  I know it’s not really that big but I like to toot my horn every now and then !  The thing I love most about thrifting is you have no idea what you’ll find &  from what designer or fashion house.  Thrifting is all about timing it’s about being at the right thrift s

This ensemble is testimonial to just how STYLISH you can be when you shop smart by thrifting.  Not only is thrifting ‘green’ but it’s down right chic.  Talk about STYLE from head to toe it’s this outfit.  The silk top is by DVF and the white slacks are 3.1 Phillip Lim need I say anything else?  CDFA Lifetime Achievement winner DVF is a fashion legend and the embodiment of the glamorous jet-setter.  The Belgian-born designer launched her eponymous NY based label in 1972 and found instant fame wit