I have no idea what is going on with people in this country not dressing up for a special occasion.  I’m not going to mention the holiday or restaurant but lets just say both were big… I’m having dinner with Mitch and it’s a fancy restaurant and the wait staff wore faded jeans and so did the people sitting next to us.  What in the world is going on with this country and wanting to dress up?  I mean at one time men & women dressed up to go to the grocery store – I watch Mad Men – and now people

By now the entire world knows how much I love Michael Stars, yes I’ve outed myself!  South African native Michael Cohen launched his t-shirt line more than 2 decades ago.  After meeting his wife Suzanne, the pair created the Michael Stars known today for its wide selection of perfectly fitted tees, signature “shine” fabric, ultra soft layering pieces and plush cashmere sweaters.  So when I found this turquoise top with ruching front and this LBD (little black dress) both my Michael Stars you kn

Mixing something modern with something vintage is always STYLISH just look at this posting and you’ll see what I’m talking about.  I’ve matched up this green Michael Stars tee and this black beaded DKNY vest that are new and modern and put it with this vintage Escada black skirt for that sophisticated modern fresh look.  The thing I love the most is mixing vintage with something new and it all depends on how you do it.  This black Escada skirt is a timeless treasure because you can whip this sk

Every woman I have ever put into a Vivienne Tam piece has always fallen in love all over again… I’m not surprised in the least…  Can you just imagine putting on this sexy silk BCBG camisole for daytime and then night rolls around and you fling this Tam jacket on with your favorite disco heels and then go out and cut the town. Cut the town…  This ensemble could be the making of a paparazzi’s wet dream… Love putting these 2 brands together because they compliment each other so STYLISHLY….  STYLE

Who doesn’t need a perfect pair of shoes or for that matter a fabulous vintage vinyl LP?  Don’t you love that the Pucci heels are on Cole Porter, Weitzman are on Herb Albert & the Tijuna Brass and Cole Haan‘s are on Joe Jackson vinyl…..  yes I have a turn table at doubletake and I’m always spinning the wax… I LOVE Pucci and always have just ask my STYLISH friend Liz Lapidus… The Pucci heels are classic, the Stuart Weitzman bedazzled rhinestone heels are chic and the Cole Haan Nike Air are just c

If I have to be the 1 that pats myself on the back for this wide array of chic pieces I’ve pillaged from the thrift store well then so be it….  I mean I found this black silk halter top by Bebe that is stunning and I mean it…it’s so sexy and chic and every woman I know wants to look and feel that way.  The 2nd piece I found was this classic pattern Lafayette 148 New York wrap blouse and again ladies I can’t say it enough if you don’t already own a wrap blouse then how in the hell are you going

The word minimal always crops up from season to season but for Max Mara it’s just lean and precise.  For Spring 2011 MaxMara, the legendary Italian fashion house, takes us back to the glamorous years of the 60′s with capri pants and silhouette friendly dresses making a walk down the red carpet a memorable event.  I know this vintage beige wool jacket I found inside the thrift store by MaxMara isn’t from the Spring 2011 collection but the color palette sure is.  This is what is so wonderful and

Getting to wear recycled luxury clothes such as this Valentino jacket and these Max Mara slacks in my opinion is a real treat.  Why you ask?  Well let me just tell you, because when I search out luxury clothes that are at the last stop before landfill destination and I save them and pass them onto my clients to wear, then you are shopping the greenest form there is and to me that’s a treat.  Everything in my closet is from thrift stores and every time I put my Dior, Brioni, Missoni, Prada, YSL,

Hands down the most STYLISH part of thrifting is the recycled ‘green’ aspect of dressing up and being glam.  What I do is hunt for luxury and when I find it I buy it to blog about it , so I’m known in Atlanta as a ‘luxury curator’ and that’s fine by me.  It’s my true passion to try and rescue an item just sitting around in some thrift or clothing liquidation stores, estate sale, yard sale or even dark alley.  If it’s luxury I’m going to try and save it, it’ just my nature.  In the early 90′s I

I remember when I get to college and I was actually poorer than the church mouse and desperately needed housewares items and that’s where I discovered the thrift stores.  Needing flatware, china, pots and pans I headed to the Salvation Army and gobbled up collectible table sittings to choke the curator of MOMA.  I can’t tell you all what I’ve found over the years but lets just say I’ve got an amazing collection and everything straight from the thrift stores.  They are a wealth of opportunities

2  dresses & 1  bag and this posting is about to explode with STYLE.  Both of these dresses are so simple chic and sophisticated and when you throw in this Lafayette 148 brand new bag well honey hold on to your girdles girls…  Yes all 3 items came out of the same thrift store and I scored them all within seconds of each other.  I tell you I’m a serious shopper…  Whoever said shopping is a pain in the butt hasn’t been shopping with me because I believe in making shopping fun.  When I  find some

With the exception of a box of Godiva chocolates is there anything better than dressing up with the STYLE volume turned up on high?  I didn’t think so either because this life is so short and sweet don’t you just want to make every moment memorable and dressing up with these labels can really boost your inner spirit.  The orange tee is by Michael Stars who I think is an absolute must have in your closet,  the jacket is by Nanette Lepore and it’s jaw dropping, and then the classic wool slacks ar