With a strong sexy glamour influence, several of my favorite designers presented standout collections showcasing vibrant colors, luxe fabrics and drizzled with ornate embellishments at New York Fashion Week. All of the looks and collections screamed effortless elegance and femininity. Last month in honor of Fashion Friday, I compiled a similar roundup of my favorite 2014 […]
Fashion Friday | Paris Haute Couture | 2014 Spring-Summer
It’s Haute Couture Fashion Week in Paris and I am so very excited! Haute Couture Fashion Week is from Sunday, January 19th until today. I’ve been glued to all of my favorite fashion blogs and style websites the entire week and wanted to provide you with a bit of Fashion Friday inspiration. From the awe-inspiring ornate […]
Fashion Friday | Bridal Inspired Statement Necklaces
Bold, dazzling, and absolutely stunning. . . Happy New Year and Happy Fashion Friday! Today, I am revisiting one of my favorite trends, bridal inspired statement necklaces. I personally adore unique eye catching accessories that brightens necklines. Expressing your signature style is important and after jumping the broom, I challenge you to pair your bridal baubles with jeans and a vintage blazer to achieve a casual […]
Fashion Friday | Bridal Inspired Shoe Woo
Perfect for strutting down the aisle on your wedding day or stepping in style to your cocktail reception, these stunning bridal inspired shoes are dedicated to all my Shoe-a-holics! Really and truly you can never have too many pairs; they are all different. You need a pair for every mood and everyone knows that women have […]
Fashion Friday | Sexy Back Details
I love the saying “Business in the front, party in the back.” Last week, we discussed sweetheart necklines which accentuates the bust, so it’s only fitting that we feature gowns that highlight a Bride’s sexy back. Whether you select an Alencon lace V back gown or a dramatic plunging backless beauty, the options are endless. I’ve picked […]
Fashion Friday | Sweetheart Necklines
The Sweetheart neckline is one that is scalloped over the breast with a focal on the lower middle point, creating the shape of the top half of a heart. Most frequently, the sweetheart neckline is featured on a gown that is either strapless or shoulderless. The cut accentuates the bust, making it appear fuller and […]
Fashion Friday?Ode to Oxblood
Lately, I have been crushing hard over everything associated with the color Oxblood. This vamp-inspired shade of red/burgundy reminds me of a vintage bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon {which happens to be my favorite vino} with deep brown undertones. Besides, who wouldn’t adore a timeless warm tint that compliments all skin tones? Oxblood has been spotted on the fashion runways […]
Fashion Friday | Playing Virtual Dress Up At Gina Foster Millinery Boutique
My love for haute couture crowns is spiraling out of control these days. Not surprisingly, we have accumulated the most fashionable headgear from many sources and they all serve a different purpose in my wardrobe. I like to think of them as props since they allow me to channel my many alter-egos, are an effective […]
Fashion Friday?Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2014 Highlights
Each season, I obsess {for countless hours} over the high fashion images from Fashion Week, especially Paris, Milan and London. There are times in which I find it extremely difficult to decide which designer to obsess over more and I scribble collection notes everywhere to ensure that I obtain pictures to share with colleagues and clients. […]
Fashion Friday: 10 Gowns That Sparkle
From tambour beading to Austrian crystals, I personally love anything that is elegant and shimmery. Many notable designers spend countless hours creating one-of-a-kind couture and bridal gowns that include dramatic encrusted beading and ornate embellishments. When seeking inspiration for an upcoming Fall shoot, I had the pleasure of researching gowns that were beautiful, rich and could […]
Fashion Friday: Emerald Envy Inspired
Pantone’s 2013 Color of the Year Emerald is still all the rage! It’s such a classy hue that compliments all skin tones and can be worn to the office or to a special event effortlessly. As quoted by Pantone, “Emerald is Lively. Radiant. Lush. . . A color of elegance and beauty that enhances our sense of well-being, […]
Fashion Friday: Stella Jean Spotlight
Stella Jean has created stunning, colorful designs with ultra-sharp feminine silhouettes for the everyday woman inspired by her Creole heritage and her upbringing in Rome. With loud prints cut in rich texture and in modern contemporary shapes, Stella Jean is for the Munaluchi bride who craves style. The half Italian-half Haitian designer definitely knows what works well for […]
