Malibu Island Spiced Launch Event with Lauren Conrad

Two things I enjoy, a nice cocktail and meeting Lauren Conrad at the Malibu Island Spiced Launch Event held at the Dream Hotel. LC is one of the first reality stars on MTV that girls looked up as a fashionista that turned into an entrepreneur. From Laguna Beach to The Hills, LC always kept a classy angle to her character on screen and off. Besides gushing about being Team LC, the Malibu new flavor is really delightful. There were four specialty drinks throughout night, but there was one that I loved.... OOH LA LA.

Get the recipe of OOH LA LA and see more pics from the event...

Kmart's Fashion Remix Challenge with George Kotsiopoulos

I have to say, I love to strut my stuff in front of the camera! I did so with the Kmart's Fashion Remix Challenge hosted by stylist, George Kotsiopoulos. The event was held at the Tribeca Skyline Studios on a warm spring day, it was perfect day to get into the spirit of styling a Kmart Spring fashion item. The item that was part of the challenge was a Jaclyn Smith Utility Shirt. The Challenge was to style this shirt and make it our own. I paired my printed utility shirt with my own favorite leather jacket and Kmart's Love Your Style, Love Your Size Hi-Low Skirt. I decided to be a more edgy with my outfit... I kind of knew everyone else was going to do the traditional bright-spring look. It was always good sometimes to take the road less traveled *wink wink*.

In all, it was great to see everyone's personal style come through basing it around this utility shirt. Last but not least, George was amazing during the event, he was very hands on with advice and styling tips with everyone that participated in the challenge.

Much love to fashion photographer Chris Heads for taking the photos and for making everyone feel comfortable in front of the camera.

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3 Easy Mother's Day Gifts

3 Easy Mother's Day Gifts

Happy Mother's Day to all the moms out there!

I'm not a parent yet but I can't even imagine what it's like to raise a child or children, my hat goes out to all of you who does your motherly duties everyday. Today is the day that you show your mom some kind of appreciation, so if you haven't gotten your a mom a gift yet don't worry. I realized a majority of mothers (or females) loves flowers, perfume and jewelry. Flowers, perfume and jewelry can be in anyone's budget especially when looking in the right place. This Mother's day I got my own mother some flowers delivered to her job. 

What did you do for your mom on Mother's Day?

Kate Spade New York, Mom Always Said Idiom Bracelet  // Vera Wang Signature Mother's Day Gift Set // 10 Stems Organic Bouquet Lilies, Fragrant Stargazer

Market Appointment: Mango Fall '13 Preview

Mango Fall '13 Preview

Mango really knows how to capture that city girl spirit. For Fall '13 the brand has leather jackets in brown, red and the classic black... there's also leather detailing on the below chunky sweater (see below). A huge favorite from the preview were many of the printed styles in the harem pants, denim and dresses. To top it off, the jewelry was pretty amaze-balls from statement cuffs to matte black necklaces. 

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Favorites from the 2013 Met Ball Punk: Chaos to Couture

Favorites from the 2013 Met Ball Punk: Chaos to Couture

The met ball was last night and I was super excited to see what everyone would be wearing. I have to say this, I commend those that took risk and really went with the theme of the exhibit which is...PUNK. For those that wanted to stay safe...to each it's own. There were a few stunners last night such as SJP's Philip Tracey headpiece, Nicole Richie white-greyish hair and Anne Hathaway bleach blonde new-do. Everyone from Miley Cyrus to Cameron Diaz had their own interpretation of how to showcase the "punk" look.

See my favorite looks from the 2013 Met Ball after the jump ...

Inspected Trend: Ostrich Feathers

Inspected Trend: Ostrich Feathers

One thing that can be a little scary is incorporating feathers in one's wardrobe. What I do love about what I saw on the Fall '13 runways was not an over-fanciful coordination of ostrich feathers, but it was tone down. Jason Wu toughen it up by designing it with a leather turtleneck top. Proenza Schouler and Erdem paired their ostrich feather skirts with long sleeves tops and gloves. There's this constant idea that ostrich feather equals glam, but it don't always have to be.

Will you incorporate ostrich feathers in your wardrobe?

Market Appointment: Yoana Baraschi Fall '13 Preview

 Yoana Baraschi Fall '13 Preview

For Fall '13 designer Yoana Baraschi didn't hold back in regards to color for this collection. She realizes that her customer loves the idea of "seasonless dressing", many of the cold weather pieces in the collection has a pop of color of lime green, neon pink and lavender.
Also for this collection, Yoana incorporated embellishment of beading and  different crotchet techniques with many of the dresses. Last but not least, I do love her fabrics combinations; such as some of the jackets were tweed and leather and dresses were neoprene and brocade.

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OK! Magazine "So Sexy" Party

 DJ and Host Amanda Seales

I always  like to recognized those that have came up through the ranks with hard-work  At the OK! Magazine 'So Sexy' party held at Marquee in NYC, I had the chance to dance, drink some cocktails and see a few people I've always admired through the years. 

See who I took pics of ...

Harper's BAZAAR and NIC+ZOE Fall '13 Preview Event

Zoe Chatfield-Taylor of Nic+Zoe and Avril Graham, Executive Fashion & Beauty Editor of Harper's Bazaar

Coming off the tragic heels of the Boston Bombing, the merchandising and marketing manager Zoë Chatfield-Taylor of the Boston-based label, Nic+Zoe sat down with Avril Graham of Harper's Bazaar to chat about the essence of the brand. In a room at the Hearst building filled with bloggers, Zoë confessed that she was at the Boston marathon when the bombings happened and it made everyone in her company feel like more a tight-knit family. One the subject of family and knits, Nic+Zoe is a family run company; Zoë  still works with her mom, Dorian in the office. The Nic+Zoe brand is based around variations of knits and prints. Zoe believes the Nic+Zoe customer loves to be effortless, so many of the pieces in the collection either don't wrinkle, reversible and is a quick fix after a long day at the office. To make sure her fabrics and materials are of quality, Zoe and her team source out in China, Hong Kong and Turkey. 

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Market Appointment: Abi Ferrin Fall '13 Preview

Nikki 5-Way Dress

I love the when an collection is full of easy pieces, which can range from blouses to dresses.  Abi Ferrin is  a brand that's based on effortless and versatile pieces that fit all body shapes. At the preview I got to feel the merchandise and it's not heavy and bonded fabric that is providing the structure but the clothes is  loose and light. Many pieces can be worn different ways such as the Nikki 5-way dress, see above.

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