May 31, 2011

It’s back to reality and work. Thankful for the three day weekend, it was much needed. The weather has been quite weird. Nice, but a tad windy at times. I don’t like jackets – in fact, I have replaced most of my jackets with...

May 31, 2011

For Autumn Winter 2011, River Island reasserts a bold and unique mood – reclaiming its position as a true innovator of the British high street. The evolution of the River Island woman is captured in dynamic dressing with a...

May 31, 2011

I completely adore The Josephine Baker School in La Courneuve, France. It’s no news that I’m fascinated by architectural designs, interior shapes and colors. This particular school was built on a trapezoid shaped plot of land....

May 30, 2011

Thank God for the extra day off. It feels so good to lay low today. Still have family in town – off to the beach. I when I bought this top, it was a little longer. It was just hanging in my closet because, since I didn’t try it on at the...

May 30, 2011

This summer, Dorothy Perkins launches Floradita, a sophisticated boutique inspired floral collection. Floradita has a hint of the 1950s and a touch of modern day romance, creating a capsule collection of luxurious fabrics in simple feminine...

May 29, 2011

Hey, Lovies! How’s your Memorial day weekend so far? Mine has been great. Went to our annual picnic at a park yesterday. It was so much fun. I couldn’t stop eating & dancing. I guess that’s not a bad combination. We had a DJ,...

May 27, 2011

Am I the only one that didn’t know it’s Memorial day weekend? I am so out of touch with time and such. Looking forward to going to the same picnic we’ve been going to for the past 8 years. I’ll probably twitpic. Also, we are...

May 27, 2011

Primark is a Godsend for shopping stylishly on a budget. With their remarkably low prices and on-trend collections, this high street giant caused stampedes when they opened their flagship store on London’s Oxford Street, in April of...

May 27, 2011

Right in time for summer, these Miu Miu sandals are in stores and available for purchase. I have been wearing flats this past week. I miss the heels, but when I’m not wearing platforms, it can be a little difficult catching up with the kids. I...

May 27, 2011

Art and style has merged with the creation of Edward Armah’s sophisticated butterfly bowties. The idea of the latter was derived from his adoration of butterflies and handmade bowties. Edward believes people appear to be the same, like a...

May 26, 2011

I thought it was fitting to wear lace today, since we posted a short documentary earlier on the Austrian Lace Trade with Nigeria. The last time I wore these palazzo pants, I went for the boyish look with a tie in this post. You almost have to be in...

May 26, 2011

This collection made me cry. It’s so powerful, bold and non conforming. It reminded me so much of why I started WeWe Clothing, and how, unlike other designers or brands, produce just one collection a year. It’s so important to always...

May 26, 2011

Most of us love to dress up in lace. It has been one of the most sort after fabric this season. Cute lace mini dresses, maxis, fancy tops, etc. In the spirit of the current trend, we thought the timing was appropriate to delve into the history of...

May 25, 2011

A couple of weeks ago, I posted this royal blue dress I’m wearing as a vest in red here. I wore it as a vest in the post also. When it gets a little warmer, I’ll wear them both as dresses, so you can see how they fit. I’m in love...

May 25, 2011

Here are some looks from the Topshop Secret Store & Designer Collaboration. Launched this month, it is the first ever Secret Store concept space in both the Oxford Circus and New York stores. It features a premium and directional selection of...

May 25, 2011

Holy hot chocolate cupcake! My love for cakes just heightened, thanks to Ladybird. See the recipe below and check out her site. “1, To make these cupcakes I first made a batch of vanilla cupcakes. Then, once cooled, I peeled off the cupcake...

May 25, 2011

While folks are complaining about the overly saturated photos, lack of originality, and the Linda Evangelista inspired spread, I’m crushing on the girl, the colors and the clothes. Here’s the Linda Evangelista spread that dates back to...

May 24, 2011

So, I decided to try something new with my lips on this day. Purple lipstick. I have had it sitting on my vanity for a while. It was a gift from Mac Costmetics. I applied it lightly, so it’s not overbearing, but still dramatic (at least for...

May 24, 2011

You have probably heard about the Project Ocean by now. It launched last week at Self Ridges and the Prince of Wales was in attendance. Tabitha Simmons, who is a shoe designer, created these Eol peep toe sandals for Project Ocean. The two-tone...

May 24, 2011

The shapes, designs and sharp lines of these clutches caught my attention. They were designed by Russian designer Anastasiya Komarova. Komarova studied in Moscow Architectural Institute and also obtained her Masters in Architecture. Though she is...

May 24, 2011

According to WWD, Versace is joining several other luxury fashion brands, including Lanvin and Gucci, that have launched or plan to launch high-end children’s clothing lines. The collection is reported to launch in 2012. It will be aimed...

May 23, 2011

Yesterday, Greg and I (along with the kids), went to the Beverly Hills Farmers market to pick up fresh fruit and vegetables. The kids also get to ride ponies and push kiddie shopping carts around as if they are shopping. They love spending their...

May 23, 2011

Here’s the 2nd installment of our series Inspired by all the over 30 Stylish Bloggers. We kicked it off last week. You can catch up on it here. Please, keep the entries coming. Make sure you are following us on Twitter & Facebook to...

May 23, 2011

I like this a lot and can’t wait to get my hands on a pair or two if they ever sell. For now, it’s a project sort of designed by Robert Verdi. He gave Vans his old Hermes scarves and asked for these custom made shoes in return. I can see...

May 23, 2011

These photos are from Vogue Hellas June 2011 issue. I’m attracted to long dresses, kaftans, maxi skirts and sequins. The pieces below are so beautiful I had to share. It’s probably more for my mood board than anything else. The dress in...

May 22, 2011

Hello beautiful people! Hope you have had a fantastic weekend thus far. Yesterday, we went out to a friend’s place to lounge and grill outside. The kids had a great time in the garden picking fruit. They made fresh orange juice out of the ones...

May 20, 2011

I thought about trying to shed a few lbs before wearing this dress. Then it occurred to me that I may never wear it, because I don’t know how to diet. I love to eat! Friends & family know that I eat way too much cake ‘n’...

May 20, 2011

If you live close to the Houston Galleria area, you may already know Free People recently opened a store in April. Below are some photos of their store opening lookbook that can also be viewed here. The models in the photos actually work in the...

May 20, 2011

In the spirit of the neon, bright color, and color blocking trend, Burberry is now offering this new line of neon color sunglasses that fold at the center and temples to make them easy to carry. They contain a metallic plaque engraved with the...

May 20, 2011

Love this. A big fan of Olivia Wilde, and a bigger fan of the show “House”. Glamour magazine’s June 2011 issue for the iPad titled “The Secret Issue“, has Olivia on the cover as she greets fans and says “Come on...