Thought I was looking pretty good today… Everywhere I went I got double looks. Then I realized I’m wearing my traffic cone orange Cambridge Satchel!
Guess I’m finally into cars! (PRADA 2012)
Shiny new shoes! by Giuseppe Zanotti
Brighten my day with new Tom Ford sunnies!
X-mas wish list item #1 ;)
Inspired by the Fall 2011 Runway decided to try a longer skirt look. The black high waisted mid-calf circle skirt I rescued from my mom’s throw-away pile, would be my canvas. Add hoop earrings a chain belt, arm-full of bracelets and voila! My brand new outfit is complete.
Eager to see people’s reaction I strut myself to work. Immediately upon arrival the comments start. I must say the reactions were very conflicting, from the “OMG!! I Love your outfit” to the ” Ohh I didn’t recognize you… you look like a lady” uhhh… what’s that supposed to mean? That I usually look like a tramp?? I must confess, I kept dwelling all day about my preference for shorter skirts and how I might be giving out the wrong impression. Don’t get me wrong I was enjoying my swingy skirt, and my love for fashion has a lot to do with the fact that you can transform yourself with wardrobe change. But nothing makes me feel more empowered and like myself than high heels and a short skirt.
Throughout the day the acknowledgement for my outfit wasn’t taken for granted. But I was still concerned about those lady comments. Should I re-examine my wardrobe and go for more conservative pieces?? Until an unexpected reaction from my very conservative superior, “I’m loving the look but… you are young, I love you in your short skirts” It felt like a blessing! What a relief, I don’t need a wardrobe overhaul!
Then again once in a while… it’s so much fun to experiment with FASHION!!
For more looks from the Fall 2011 RTW visit vogue.com
Nothing makes a woman feel more powerful and sexy than a stilleto!
Ok, ok, so I might not be like most women when I can strut and dance the night away in pencil thin 5” heels without a worry in the world. Those who can barely balance themselves in them might disagree, and I also understand that the painful wobbly walk after a long night isn’t that attractive. But there’s something about stepping into heels that completely transforms me.
It might be the fact that I wear flats to work almost every day and as soon as I get home all I want to wear out are my heels, it’s kind of an escape of the routine. Putting on my heels makes me feel immediately grandiose, my posture and attitude completely changes. Whenever we have special events at work I like to wear heels, when I do I feel in charge and my co-workers definitely notice. There’s always a reaction when I change into my heels, they know something is brewing inside me and some are even disappointed when I don’t wear them.
I’ve heard some people say that men created heels so women couldn’t run away. (Those who say that, have never seen me running a block in black Chanel peep-toe pumps) Personally heels don’t make me feel suppressed, they actually make me feel empowered and privileged. They make me feel like a different persona, not only because my legs look amazing and I appear to be 5” taller, but it’s a feeling that transcends the tangible. It’s a revelation to the world that you are not afraid to let them know who you are, that you are ready to stand out and that sharp sound of every step you take is an announcement of your presence because you are a force to be reckoned with.
So go ahead, don’t be afraid and put on your favorite heels and just embrace how you feel. I sure do!
(My current obsession and go-to style is the Sergio Rossi sling back version of the pump pictured above. Love it so much I’ve bought it in several colors. This pump is available at neimanmarcus.com)
Admit it! You watch award shows mostly to see what you favorite stars are wearing. Well at least I do, and this year’s Emmys brought us a lot of long skintight dresses.
Julia Stiles, Gretchen Mol and Sofia Vergara showed their curves in beautiful strapless and one shoulder gowns respectively, while Kerry Washington let a little less to the imagination showing some leg in Zuhair Murad. Also wearing Murad Jayma Mays wore refreshing soft tiers reminding us you don’t need to be snugged into your dress to look glamourous.
And then there’s Gwyneth whose fashion risk came as victorious as her Emmy win (in my opinion, I know a lot might disagree). I must admit I’m not a fan of the bare midriff look, but the actress is probably one of the few people that can pull of this look and still look classy. What do you think??
“A big orange box is better than a small orange box, but a small blue box is better than a big blue box” -MRS
