I have spent most of my day exchanging texts with my brother about a possible earthquake in tiger nation. *tears starting to form* So, I haven't been the calmest person while on the verge of doing some medicine cabinet diving in search of heart medicine.
However, why should I look for prescriptions when there are these ridiculously fabulous pair of Brain Atwood pumps that have kicked a little joy in my life. Vibrant spring colors on a suede peep toe, oh how much these are needed for many a spring looks!
Ugly Betty actress Vanessa Williams attended GLAAD Media Awards this weekend in NYC while rocking a Matthew Williamson silk asymmetrical dress. She paired the dress with minimal jewelry, wide black belt, small black clutch, and black platform sandals.
As part of Barbie's 50th anniversary, Mattel asked Foxy Original to create a collection to celebrate such a fabulous milestone in a fabulous way, or should a say Foxy way!
From the zebra print pieces to the the rainbow colored Barbie charms to the black stiletto studs (candidate for April's lust-have list), the collection features a multitude of creative pieces that incorporate the fun and trendy look of Foxy Original without taking away from the nostalgic image and brand of the Barbie name and legacy.
Check other pieces from Foxy Original's Barbie collection at their website.
I am seriously swooning over those stiletto studs. Fabulous!
I just love a cute and chic dual tone pump that is colorful, but can work with a number of looks. This spring and summer, I am going to get my pedicure's worth and wear as many open toe shoes I can possibly fit into my warbrobe! I would love to add these dual tone heels by Jeffrey Campbell to the list! Hmm, maybe I just might.
this is what can happen to your less-than-24 hours-ago manicure! So, me and my pudgy fingers are gonna run across the street to get some nail polish remover to wipe away this gunk and remenants of a $20 manicure that looked gorgeous just 3 hours ago!
Seriously, you need a pair of white canvas sneakers. Especially in the spring. They are simple, classic, and damn near appropraite for any spring look you concoct. Dresses to skirts, peg leg to skinny jeans, and so much more!
So, with the help of ShopStyle, I have found a few pair of canvas kicks for you to get an idea of what you want, because you should already know you need a pair!
I'm so feeling in the mood of this shirt today! I am dead set on getting my swag and motivation back on track and there isn't a better way to let everyone know that with this Hellz Bellz tee.
However, I am at work and don't think my boss would appreciate me walking around with a "Don't Fuck with Me" tee. So, I guess my dark denim trousers, white tank and kelly green cropped cardigan are gonna have to do for today!
So, this past Monday I was so happy that a new episode of Gossip Girl was back on finally. As I watched I was thinking, "Who's trying to bring down Blair?", "What is going to happen with Dan and that teacher who should know better than to mess around with a student?" and "Who makes that fab neon clutch that Vanessa is toting and where can I get one?!?!"
That clutch, my fellow fashion fiends, is by Rebecca Minkoff and is officially on my Lust-Have list until I get my paws on one! Vanessa was carrying the clutch in Neon Yellow, but I think my heart is skipping beats for the Neon Pink. Oh, how want this clutch to be in my life!
The clutch is available in Neon Yellow, Neon Pink, Neon Orange, and Black Patent...all hot! Check out Rebecca Minkoff's site to view more beautiful bags! Oooohhh, she has apparel now! Fun.
When Tee over at Trashbag Aestheticstweet that she couldn't wait to "hit the pavement in my Van Watermelons", I though "Vans Watermelons?" Sounds interesting. However, after getting a peek at a pair, I now think " I want to hit the pavement in some Van Watermelons!!" How cute, yummy looking, and just all together hot!
However, I don't think its fair to gawk and gush over a pair of Vans without scooping a pair of warm-weather-perfect-goes-with-everything-from-jeans-to-dresses-all-white Vans. Classic. Love.
As usual, when my day starts off bad, I find myself a little piece of pick-up fab to get me in the spirits. My instant uplift was brought today by Carlos Falchi and his Tigerprint Pleated Pouch in yellow. So, lust-worthy!
Singer Rihanna has finally come out of seclusion and doing so in her high fashion style while wearing a pair of Maison Martin Margiela D'orsay boots. Fab!
She was in New York having a belated birthday dinner with The Carters and Brandy.
I don't what it is about a pair of suede navy platforms that just puts a Bruce Lee kick in my pants, but it happens. However, when those blues suede plats are part of Gucci's Tattoo Hearts collection, well I don't know what to say!
These Gucci blue suede Tattoo Heart platform sandals, along with other pieces from the collection are now available at Bluefly. Other pieces from the collection that Bluefly has include a couple of styles of shoes, cosmetic case, and a tobacco color pouchette bag that would make me considering moving back into my mom's so I could buy it!
Anywhere, visit Bluefly to grab a small piece of this collection or other worthwhile items from luxe designers at a fraction of the cost! Hmm, maybe I should look at Bluefly to see if I can find a pair of strappy nude wedges. Let me go look!
Every so often, a look/style/object, goes from being an want to a need to a downright fashion obsession. Currently, my obession is to find a pair of haurache-style strappy wedge sandals that are affordable.
For the past week, I have been dabbling in my mind looks I want to incorporate in my personal spring wardrobe without breaking the almost completely broken bank. So, I have decided that I will stick and play with long maxi dresses, straight/skinny jeans, crisp white tops, and bright primary mod pieces. That's a nice range, so I need a shoe that would compliment all those and then some. Then it hit me...nude strappy wedges.
They would elongate by legs when I wear dresses, add length to my short stubby legs when I rock skinnys and go effortlessly with any primary color of my choosing. Not to mention, the wedge will be super comfy compared to heels.
To my dismay, I can't find any! Have any of you seen any for moi? Let me know! Hit me up!
Oscar winning actress, Halle Berry, was recently seen looking her usual fab/cas whilel leaving her home toting Coach's Large Leather Zoe in black. Cute and simple.
I need a new spring jacket! I have a trench that goes great with my work looks of dress trousers and comfy, but cute shoes. However, I need something fly and cool enough that works with my jeans and sneakers look. The Blair Jacket II by Obey is just right!
From the asymmetrical zipper, to the tie front hem, to the classic "jacket" cut... I am all about this jacket! Plus, the color with the semi-shiny material is DOPE! It will look great paired with almost any rinse of denims and kicks!
Model/actress Claudia Jordan was recently seen having a night out in West Hollywood while toting arounding one of the must-have bags for the season, Jimmy Choo's Saba Nappa Hobo, which I was swooning for recently.
Currently, you can she Claudia as a model on 'Deal or No Deal' and on the current season of 'Celebrity Apprentice', both on NBC.
I have been trying to persuade my inner shoe diva to explore the world and style of birdcage heels, buto to no avail. However, until I got these birdcage heels by Dolce Vita this weekend as a gift. I love these shoes. The are comfortable and cutre as heel with simple LBD. I'm in love and living the dolce vita!
Open toe and hidden wedge is just one of the many elemental designs that this shoe by 80%20 harbors. Canvas, leather, buckles, straps and bootie style. Since there are so many attributes to this shoe, I refuse to dwell long on it. So, yay or nay?
With warm weather brings cool tops and with cool tops brings interesting and difficult cuts, which a whole lotta bra strap showing! Well, I have never been a fan of the bra strap showing, except maybe when I was I was younger and trying to let people know that little Sam was developing and when I say people, I mean boys!
Anyway, bra strap showings are so tacky to me, but can be a given when you want to wear a cute cut top, but need a bra. Well, Top Secret bras have put an end that dreadful delimma with their bras that give the illusion of a cute top, but the support and comfort of a bra. Say it with me, "Its about time!"
I just had to share this piece of fabulous nostalgia that instantly lifted my spirits and memories of my standing in Sears with my mom begging for a pack of colorful Lisa Frank stickers to add to my stickers collection, which were mostly by Lisa Frank.
Now I'm wondering what ever happened to my sticker book/collection. I had two full books! Also, what ever happened to my blue Lisa Frank trapper keeper/binder that had a purple and blue whale jumping out the water? *memories*
So, I have been telling myself that all those cute heels I have been accumulating over the past few years will get their due time on my feet this spring and my boyfriend was more than happy to hear that. He prefers me in heels and cute shoes instead of sneakers, which I have been rocking hardcore for the majority of the winter. However, after seeing these Nike Blazers, I might have to retract myself! So...sorry, babe!
The thing about March is that we are the borderline of winter and spring. Especially here in Memphis, right now as well as other parts of the country, we are watching the last remenants of this weeks snow storm melt, while preparing for highs in the 70s later this week. Hence, I am sick.
However, I still love March, because it amps me up to starting finding spring pieces and looks that I want to experiment with, like the following items from this month's "Lust-Have List". Enjoy!
A. Ralph Lauren Romance Always- I am full fledge lover of the original Romance. So, when I heard that Ralph Lauren was releasing a new Romance, I just had to get a whiff! It was love at first engulf. I thought Romance smelled luxurious and elegant, but Romance Always just shot through the elegance richter scale! Love it!
B. CC Skye Brookie Bracelet- The leather and chain woven together looks chic and edgy, plus the perfect shade of nubuck brown leather makes it a perfect piece for everyday and outfit. Spring is all about the 'No Fuss, No Muss' , but still look fab and pulled together mantra that I live by in the warmer months!
C. Floral Cutout Babydoll- I am all the bold solid color cutout babydoll this spring. Top it with a thin, but cute card and call it a perfected casual look! This cute and affordable one from Old Navy is just my cup of tea!
D. Nine West Kentaro Sandals- My go-to shoes this spring? Natural Brown Strappy Sandals, just like these by Nine West. I have been loving them since I first got a sneak peek at them a couple months back. I'm so in love, that I plan to visit the nearest Nine West this weekend and buy them!
E. Rebecca Minkoff Nikki Hobo- Love Rebecca Minkoff. Love the Nikki Hobo. Love the color mint. Hence, I love Rebecca Minkoff Nikki Hobo in Mint! The mint color is subtle, but can pop when accessorized with the right ensemble. Oh why did I decide to live alone and not split bills anymore? I so wish I could afford this bag right now! Off to dream about it!
My guilty pleasure...Keeping Up With The Kardashians + GIVEAWAY
Keeping Up with The Kardashians is one of my guiltest pleasures. I can watch hour long blocks of these episodes and still want more. Luckily, a new season is about to begin this Sunday, March 8.
I think one the main reasons I watch the show is for fashion ideas. No matter what you think of them, you have to admit that you would love to raid their closets. I know I do!
So, in celebration of the new season, I have three Keeping Up with The Kardashians season 3 posters to giveway. If you want one, just send me your name and address to GIVEAWAYS@stainedcouture.com with KARDASHIANS in the subject line. I will pick three winners and send the poster out to you!
