Weekly Refresh: Show Me The Light

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I know I mentioned Diane’s wrap dress before, but let’s face it, a dress that launches a billion dollar career deserves a post of its own! The so-called “happy accident” of a design that propelled Diane in the stratosphere of super-designer has been uniquely adept at being the perfect grab and go style for everything from a hot date to a working lunch. It is as relevant and beloved today as it was then – so proven by the fact that 30 year old vintage versions sell for three times their original sticker price! Congrats DVF, your creative genius has managed to cover the backs of celebs and us regular women alike across the decades.

 

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Images from Diane von Furstenberg website dvf.com

Design Star: Laetitia Crayhay / Chanel Designer Extrordinaire

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As a jewelry designer for Chanel and accessories designer for Maison Michel, you know Laetitia Crayhay has got some serious style credentials.  Everything about her seems to ooze carefree glamor – the kind that makes the rest of us mere mortals ooze with envy.  Take a peek at the shots of her jet-set lifestyle on her Instagram page and you’ll know what I mean.  All jealously aside, this lady has some serious design-ability.  Check out some of her latest creations ..”.home fashion” was never so sur-real!

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Pattern of the Week: Tom Ford’s Florals for London Fashion Week

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Next week  is  London’s Fashion Week for designers  revealing their spring / summer 2014 fashions. I spotted Tom Ford’s menswear line and he loves floral’s, lace and pattern! I feel like we are stepping into Palm Beach mode but with a feminine touch that’s  preppy, fun and definitely garden inspired. I love his mixing of floral prints with animal print shoes. I would decorate  my house with that mix so why not wear the look as well?

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All outfits and photography from glamourboysinc.com featuring the 2014 spring/ summer previews for London Fashion Week.

Good Jeans + Bling = Dressy Denim Style

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Good Jeans

If even a subtle head-to-toe denim look is too much for you, showcase your denim love with the latest looks.  A cuffed (or pegged as we called it back in the day) skinny style is my new go to as of late.  Flattering on just about every body type, this style looks equally good dressed down with flat or dressed up with heels.  Better yet, most likely you can create these looks with what already is in your closet  with those not-too-skinny skinnies you already have – frugal shoppers rejoice!

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Sydne Style

Photos by Michael Dumler onabbotkinney.com  Website photos from Twinkle Vintage sydnestyle.com

Style Star: Denim on Denim Love, Rihanna Style

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Denim on denim; it’s a trend that can go oh so wrong, but as Rihanna has shown me, really can look ooh la la good!  The head to toe denim ensemble has shown up everywhere from street style to model style.  But this lovely lady has shown me the denim love light.  The key, I think, is not to cover yourself head to toe.  While a jumpsuit or button down and jeans may seem oppressive, showing a little leg, can be ever so chic.

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Photos courtesy from thestylestash.com and from Tumbler. Disclaimer, if you have taken these photos, please let us know and we will credit the images to you.

Tribal Vintage Bracelets

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Tribal Tribute

Few fashion finds bring more joy than a good piece of vintage jewelry.  I always find it fun to ponder the places a new find has been without me and the places a good one will journey on to after me.  These little time-travelers can really transform a simple outfit from ordinary to extraordinary. Though online shopping is my general m.o., the prospect of finding a “diamond in the rough” so to speak, has me on the verge of foraying into the estate sale world. These Tribal cuff bracelets certainly make a vintage statement with  pizazz!

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 Colorful Vintage Bracelets

Photos from Etsy.com Turquoise Warrior Bracelet from etsy.com, Faux turquoise and orange beads vintage bracelet from the 1980’s from etsy.com

Patterns of the Week: Wallpaper

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Nordstrums, awarded Retailer of the year  for 2013 is using chic savyy ideas to gain new customers using a boutique, fashionista approach.   Wallpaper is back in fashion due to pattern resurfacing in design. It’s only appropriate that  these stylish, colorful wallpaper prints were chosen as a  backdrop to showcase the models print outfits.  Pattern certainly makes lifestyles  far more colorful and interesting. Which patterns do you prefer?

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Photo from Accessories Magazine. accessoriesmagazine.com

Stylish Maternity Fashions: Hatched Before & After

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Hatched: Before and After

Hatch Collection’s Spring/Summer 2013 maternity collection is as chic as ever.  Beautiful colors, soft fabrics, and effortless draping make for a perfect assortment of mix and match pieces.  As always, the piece de résistance is before, during, and after wearability of all these styles.  A model sipping champs in the Hamptons would look just as at home in a Hatch dress as would a mom-to-be at her shower at 8 months along.  Kudos to that genius!

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Hatch Collection

Photos all courtesy from hatchcollection.com

Style Star: Celebrity Baby Bump Watch 2013

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Style Star:  Bump Watch 2013

So, I think at this point in the year I’d be remiss if I didn’t dedicate a full week of attention to Hollywood’s bump watch and  the maternity and nursery style frenzy that have followed suit.  As well all wait for the big one (aka the birth of Kate Middleton’s baby), I think it’s a good time to take a look back at the style hits of Hollywood’s newest baby mommas.  My vote for best red carpet maternity style has to go to Jenna Dewan – nothing complements that glow like some body-hugging black lace.  Kristen Bell ,(who by the way, also had one of my fave red carpet maternity moments recently in a Marchesa stunner shows pregnant women everywhere how to do every day maternity chic. A streamlined silhouette, cropped jacket, ad statement necklace – spot on!

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Jenna Dewan

Photo courtesy  from JJust Jared,www.justjared.com for image.