WHEN THE TWO COLLIDE

This goes without saying but I'm a huge lover of FASHION...ummmm yeah lol! But I'm also an ART lover and I love to see the two collide. Check out more images at www.leesaleva.com

LACE the LEGS

It seems my FALL fashion hit list grows by the hour. FOREVER21 did me a big favor by having the #1 item on my list for $6.80. Available in TEAL, YELLOW, AND LAVENDER. BTW, these babies look hot with skinny jeans and heels!

www.forever21.com

Jump! Jump!

Jumpsuits have showed up everywhere over the last few months. The summer versions were perfect for those super hot days to romp around in. Now we are seeing a more grown-up and professional take on the look. The wool blend version from French Connection is undoubtedly sexy but can definitely work for work.

It looks great layered also...

Avail at Asos

EAR TO THE STREET

EARRING ALERT- Soooooo loving this pair right now!
Available in 2 colors at www.karmaloop.com

THESE 3 THINGS

A little over a week after Hurricane Ike slapped my city luckily I'm able to get back to what I consider the norm. Here are my current 3 favorite items of the moment....oh and by the way HAPPY FALL YALL!

SHOUT wipes have been one of the best things to happen to some of my favorite tops. While feeding my face I tend to have a hole in my chin at times and these things work wonders on food and grease stains.

Available at Target

Lion Accessories

www.michellesvintagejewelry.com

Kat Von D Make Up

www.sephora.com

The New Gap

The Gap has recently had an internal makeover in hopes to get more customers in the stores. Patrick Robinson...formerly of Perry Ellis...joined the company as Head Designer recently and has brought his idea of chic,American sportswear with him. Who knows if it will help the Gap much but I must say...the stores are looking much better than I can recall in a lonngggg time.

A couple fall looks from The Gap that I'm loving...

Ruffled Plaid Shirt..$48

Super Bell Jeans...$78
Cropped Bomber Jacket...$68

Low-rise Cords...$54.50

Coco Crew?

I've been searching for a quilted bag for some time now. With the legacy of Coco Chanel attached, quilted bags have a timeless, chic quality about them that I just love. And for that same reason the price tags attached are..shall we say a bit out of reach. Marc Jacobs regularly has quilted bags in his collections but at $1,200 a pop...I'll pass. Thankfully J.Crew has captured the spirit of Chanel in it's quilted tote "Quincy". The sleek Graphite color will take you well into fall and blend well with the plums and chocolates of the upcoming season.

Quincy Tote....Avail for $278 at J.Crew

Boots Time!

Well folks...Labor Day has passed and the kiddies are pack in school. What better way to kick off the unofficial start to fall than a hot pair of boots. This pair by Blowfish are versatile enough to wear now through the winter. Pair them with your summer skirts now and over skinny jeans come winter!

The Faldo by Blowfish...avail at Delia's for $129.50

MISS BRUNO

Stumbled upon this site while browsing the net, and it was so refreshing to see! Check out more sweet goodness at www.missbruno.com

Me Too

Avail at Urban Outfitters

LOOK 4 LESS

Have A Good Weekend!!!!

Gucci "Babouska" $1,195.00

www.saks.com


Jeffery Cambell "Sistah" $124.00


www.lorisshoes.com

3 in 1

A peep toe, an ankle boot, and a platform all in a glance. It's like having a good wrap for lunch lol, will satisfy for a short period of time but sooooo needed! I'm overly excited about fall footwear; www.bebe.com .

Outside of the Box: Keri Hilson

When it comes to fashion taking it one step further will keep you two steps ahead of others. Keri Hilson seems to be everywhere these days, and I SO had to give her props for taking it one step further!

Fringe Benefits

Fall is slowly coming and fringe trim is showing up everywhere to transition us into the fall months! A few of our favorite fringed sandals to take you into the last weeks of summer....

"Lara" by Marciano...avail at Marciano

"Top Fringe" by Jeffrey Campbell...avail at Lord & Taylor

"Malta" Sandal...avail at Forever21

But if you're ready for fall, bring the trend into the cooler months with these hot, over knee suede babies..

The Uri by Sam Edelman...avail at Nordstrom

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CANDACE!!!

I know I'm a few days late hun lol....but it's an all week event right!?

YAY it or NAY it: Gold Herringbone Chains

Oh how I remember gold herringbone chains...or FLATS as we use to call them in Houston lol. A hot item to have waaaaay back when..and the wider, the better lol! Of course just about everything from way back when is resurfacing. I was browsing Forever21 accessories recently and came across the hottest pair of gold herringbone earrings. I then remembered wanting a gold herringbone chain earlier in the year. A nice piece to layer with other chains (as seen on Kelis below) or worn alone. Yep I can totally see it lol. What's your take on it, YAY or NAY ?

www.uneverknow.com

Candid Camera: BEE and JAY

Haven't seen these two out and about in awhile. In the past days everyone has blogged about Beyonce's Obama tee as if the D&G Miss Pocket Patchwork bag isn't dangling from her arm lol. Can you tell where my mind stays lol? The purse is old news, D&G Spring 2008, I know lol. But I wanted the bag so badly I noticed it before I noticed she was rocking Obey's Obama Progress Tee...casual cuteness at it's best!


www.bloomingdales.com

www.urbn.com


www.eluxury.com

Stylist Spotlight: Rachel Gilman

Who: Rachel Gilman

About: 80s loving SoCAL girl turned New Yorker during her years at FIT. Former Betsey Johnson intern who now designs jewelery when she's not styling celebrities such as Cassie, Ciara, Maggie Gyllenhaal, and Bobby Valentino.


What I like about Rachel: Her ability to effortlessly mix classic and boldness.

Her Work:

(Earrings available at www.kabiri.co.uk)

Check out more of her work at www.rachel-gilman.com