Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Pump It Up!
Wanting to sass up something simple?
PUMP IT UP!!!
In my personal opinion, there is nothing sexier or sassier than a perfect pair of Pumps. When I find myself wanting to add some jazz to my simple look, I almost always resort to throwing Pumps into the mix! Regardless of the fact that my Daddy simply can not understand how I drive in them, Pumps, without doubt, can always sass up your creation!!!
*Red Patent Pumps*
For my step-dad's 60th Birthday bash, I chose a basic, but fab, L.B.D. with gunmetal accessories complete with a glorious chunky necklace, studs, bracelet & ring. But this creation was lacking some spice therefore I added in my candy apple red patent pumps! To tie in my pumps, I applied some bright red lips to sweeten the deal!!!
*Acquiring red heels (whether pumps or not) are a must have in any lady's closet. Acting much like a basic, red can highlight your core colors: black, white, gray, brown, etc.!
*Military Madness Pumps*
Aside from having emotional ties to the Military trend (Papas, Uncles, & brother, etc.), there was just no saying "No" to these puppies. Even though at the time I purchased these bad boys I had no clear outfit in mind for them, I simply fell in love with them and became determined to find partners for my new sweeties. When I evaluated my closet after having purchased them, I found many options! Browns & olives galore!
This creation was BEYOND comfy. Wearing a long sleeved olive DG2 top, little boy's khaki pants (literally boys because I bought them at the thrift store!!!), my gold specs, a brassy long necklace & my military men to boot, this creation went from drab to fab within a matter of seconds!
*If you fall in love with a pair of shoes, there is just not denying it. Don't fret that you have absolutely NOTHING to wear with them.... for if there is a will, there is a way! Don't find yourself later on wishing you had purchased the perfect pair!
*Floral Fantastic Pumps*
Here are yet another pair that were love at first sight! As you've seen in my previous post, Floral Fancy, Floral is HUGE right now.... and always! Naturally I nearly died when I saw that they were only a whopping $40 at TJMaxx, and purchased them without thinking twice.
#1: What a fantastically flirty creation this was! Wearing a nude lace mini (seriously a cool find... I suggest you find one too! Endlessly versatile), mauve/pinky T, and my beloved floral stud/necklace set from my Grams, the pumps are the icing on the top of this look!
#2: For a job interview with a fashion/lingerie company, I wanted to portray collected, smart, fashionable, & sensibly sexy &, with this creation, I accomplished just that! Rocking my skinny jeans, pale pink lace top, Grams duo (for good luck) & pumps, I GOT THE JOB!!!
*Places like TJMaxx are a wonderful way to snag top of the line shoes at lovely discounted prices. (I know you've heard the commercials.... but seriously though, I'm totally a Maxxinista) Do note that the Red Patent Pumps are a TJ find too!
*Glorious Gunmetal Pumps*
Though I relentlessly have to hide these glorious pumps from my pup Rufus as he has an affinity for ONLY gunmetal colored shoes, it is totally worth the trouble! This creation is truthfully my favorite example of "Pump it Up" since I woke up this morning with 15 minutes to spare and receive tons of compliments on this look. My gunmetal pumps tie in my chunky gunmetal chain necklace & matching ring swimmingly while my simple black T & skinny jeans are the ground work of a fabulous creation.
*You don't have to wake up early to look smokin' hot everyday. When you're needing a pick-me-up or just a last second additive, reach for those pumps... you won't be disappointed!
**The best advice of all that I can give is to tell you to purchase the insoles (foot petals) for the ball of your foot. You'll thank me later.**
Monday, August 15, 2011
Amazing Antthony
Fabulous Fashion from a Fabulous Man:
Antthony Mark Hankins!
Aside from being one of the sweetest men to ever walk the planet, Antthony has tons of seriously glorious fashion pieces! From day to day wear to quintessential couture, Antthony creates pieces for every woman to feel fabulous in!
2-4-1
Purchased together as a maxi + cardi combo, I knew I was getting double for my money spent! Just as fabulous together as they are apart, the vibrant peachy color of this ensemble caught my eye & certainly compelled me into purchasing it from HSN.com!
#1: I consider this the "dressy" creation. Wearing the cardi over a simple cream tank, I added a high-waisted olive skirt, (though hard to see here) an earring & charm set from my Grama with flower & my brown jeweled wedges to boot. This one was a hit at work!
#2: For Sunday grocery shopping, I tossed on the peach maxi, whipped a gold belt (empire waist) on, my beloved flower charm & studs from Gram, and plain ol gold flips. Taking less than 5 minutes to get ready, this creation was simple & perfect!
*No matter where you're going, take a minute to put something on that you love. Who cares if you didn't wake up early to put make up on for work or if you're the best looking chick at Walmart?! Be YOU!
Double Trouble
These tunics are the same precise cut & comfy fabric... hence why I bought two! I have absolutely NO shame for purchasing two of the same basic thing... and neither should you!!! Especially when Antthony creates these tunics that not only look fab but are gloriously comfortable. The more the merrier!!!
#1: In this large floral print tunic, I wore black pants, black pumps, subtle gold & pearl-esqe earrings & my black specs. This creation "lightens up" & summerizes my all black accents with the "fancy floral" print!
#2: Contrasting the dressier approach I used with the first creation, in this look I dressed down the gray & buckle print tunic with skinny jeans, black flats, gunmetal drop earrings & a gunmetal thumb ring for a relaxed yet fashionable Friday creation!
*These tunics are not only versatile but they are also perfect for camouflaging the bothersome tummy pooch! Fabulous & functional? Of course I bought two!
Couture Queen
My absolute favorite of ALL of my Antthony pieces is by far this beautiful couture dress. Favored by me for its classic, vintage like design, you can see here why I fell in love with it immediately!
#1: For my girlfriend's tea party, I rocked my couture dress with over the top accessories! My fantastical "English" hat, multi-stranded pearl necklace, black lace gloves & black sparkly peep-toe heels work together to create possibly my favorite party outfit EVER!
#2: Going to see Mary Poppins on Broadway in the middle of winter in NYC, I let my Antthony couture dress have ALL the attention. Under my much needed faux black & brown trench, I give the dress all the attention with simple dimond stud earrings, black tights & black knee high boots. I felt more elegant than Mary Poppins herself!
*A classic cocktail dress, like this one, is essential for every woman. Remembering that black & white will NEVER go out of style, I encourage you to spend a little extra on the perfect one for you!
***A huge THANK YOU to Mr. Antthony himself for creating these, and many many more, amazing pieces for us to look & feel just as fabulous as we are inside, on the outside! You're wonderful & NEVER quit making us ladies beauitful!***
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Floral Fancy
Fantastic, Flattering, Feminine:
FLORAL!
Floral, as a print, is a trend much like that of Hounds-tooth... forever fabulous & constantly revisiting the "Hot Now" list of fashion. Your mother, your grandmother, your daughter, your daughter's best friend, your mother's best friend, (have I made a point here?) etc. all fancy them some floral print. I find myself having a field day each season floral is used in high quantities... seeking out pieces that will certainly be appropriate for more than just this summer! You no longer have to worry about your granny's massive floral moo-moo tainting your opinion of this print!!!
Flouncy & Flirty Floral
My eyes were attracted to this flouncy mini dress due to the over-sized print of the floral itself. I loved the boldness of the colors as well as the super softness of the cotton. Though you can't see here (I'm not Gumby), the back of the mini is somewhat open with two large bows across the open section of which, as if I wasn't already, sold me on the dress. In this creation, for work, I chose to pair the mini with white leggings (in the spirit of summer), my black specs, simple diamond studs, my diamond initial necklace & fab red pumps. Due note the side of these pumps have bows like the back of the dress!!!
*Remove the leggings and you've got a sassy & sexy little mini for a date with your hunny bunny! Be daring and show off those God given legs!
Fancy & Femme Floral
What's more feminine than pink & purple flowers?! This gorgeous Chi by Falchi cardi, a snag from HSN, epitomizes fancy & femme floral. As I have raved in the past about my love of cardis & their endless versatility, it's about time I added a floral one to my collection and I advise you to do the same! Here I use the Chi cardi by making it the focal point of the creation. Under the cardi is a plain white tank paired with a black high-waisted skirt, my diamond studs, black specs & finished off with my gray peep-toe heels.
*Aside from the many uses of cardis, like this beauty, alas I have discovered the endless uses of gray heels. I encourage you to start using gray as a neutral shade, just like here. Especially in summer, it's a fun way to summerize your creation by eliminating some black & adding some jazzy gray!
Fabulous & Fearless Floral
By far the sexiest of all these floral finds, this wrap-like mini easily illustrates how sensual floral print can be! This mini quickly became my favorite purchase from H&M in NYC (still waiting on one in FL!).
#1: Wanting to balance the amount of skin I had showing, I wore the mini with a purple tank & a white linen shrug. Accessorizing with vintage style drop earrings, matching ring & white wedges, this created a look that said, "I'm a woman on a mission... and I'm looking goooood doing it."
#2: For a night out with my man, the mini helps to glorify the feminine figure with the aid of a tight sage green halter, nude wedges & fabulous R.J. Graziano drop earrings. Here I was going for a, "take me out & show me off" creation! I think it worked!
*Revisit some of your minis & evaluate how you could balance your display of skin to be able to wear your favorite sexy piece in places other than the club. A wrap-like mini, like this one, gives leeway to a partial mini which can definitely come in handy for making your mini more versatile!
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