I adore this dress because it’s the perfect length for me (when I’m not in a maxi), the slouchy effect on the top half which automatically gives it a chic relaxed look and the print. Outfit Details: Midi dress – available for purchase here (wearing a sz small) | belt – buy here | Shoes -> Valentino Similar printed midi [...]

A great read about the Valentino fashion house in the May 2013 issue of US Harper’s Bazaar. Click on each pic for high resolution and zoomed in version of the article. There’s definitely no denying that Valentino designers Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli are creative geniuses–not only are sales getting better for them year after year (considering that the [...]

Illustrator Eduard Erlikh has enjoyed much recognition for his signature fashion figures. His beautiful watercolors exclude any faces or finishing details, instead emphasizing the angled movements, and physical expression of the models he paints. Erlikh’s drawings have been commissioned  by Vogue, YSL, Lanvin, Valentino, and Christian Dior, just to name a few. His abstract perspective proves that less really can [...]

It has been raining on and off for the last 24 hours..keeping it cool and casual! Outfit Details: Hat – (old) Urban Outfitters Shirt – (Men’s Diesel) similar on sale here | Jeans – (Burberry Brit) available for purchase here.  | Another alternative pair here. Shoes (Valentino) buy here or all black here Bag – (Chloe) available for purchase here [...]

The beautifully austere presentation that was Valentino Fall 2013 was meant to be a reflection of what it means to be a modest yet sensual woman. Pierpaolo Piccioli, one part of the creative duo who heads up the house explained; “We wanted to catch the same spirit of private sensuality…something very spiritual and poetic—women as new Madonnas.” True to his [...]

The fall collection of Valentino’s younger line, Red Valentino, took a page out of the Brothers Grimm’s “Hansel and Gretel.” Creative Directors, Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli, put together a lineup full of whimsical and folkloric elements. Including little black dresses with floral embroideries and marzipan & gingerbread hand-painted prints. Enjoy!   Related articles Jean Paul Gaultier’s Greatest Hits (stylepantry.com)

Plain and simple pairings today. I love black & denim just as much as I adore the classic white & denim. TGIF! Outfit Details: Babydoll tunic – available for purchase here Distressed skinnies; Option 1 (great price) | Option 2 (on sale) | Option 3 Love this pair too! Keep in mind that you can alter any of these to [...]

Every woman dreams of having a closet full of breathtakingly gorgeous shoes. This holiday season, why not celebrate every woman’s favorite foot accessory with a defile of beautiful holiday inspired shoes? Enjoy…and hope you have NYE dancing shoes ready!   Givenchy Stella McCartney Miu Miu Thakoon Aperlai Lanvin Miu Miu Nicolas Kirkwood Jason Wu Valentino Brian Atwood Nicholas Kirkwood Christian Louboutin Miu Miu Charlotte [...]

The internationally renowned design team Kinmonth Monfreda, who are long time collaborators of Valentino, have created the exhibition design ‘VALENTINO: Master of Couture’ specially for Somerset House in London. This exhibit in collaboration with Valentino and Giancarlo Giammetti has been curated by Alistair O’Neill with Patrick Kinmonth and Antonio Monfreda. Doors open on the 29th of November 2012 and run [...]

First of all, I’d like to thank you, my readers for your pouring support, well wishes and love. I appreciate it from the bottom of my heart. To the Shoxie Posse (Hamid, Jessica, Sarah, Anna, Derek, Alicia, Christopher, Ashley, Davies, David, Danyelle, Gem)–couldn’t have done this without you. Your hard work, dedication, focus, and belief in the brand brought Shoxie [...]