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Isabel Marant Makes Me Hot For Fall

by grasie on 28. Jul, 2010 in Women's Fashion

I know its still Summer but truth be told I’m a huge fan of Fall/Winter fashion. I love layers and jackets, sweaters and boots so I’m absolutely ready for the change of season. I also live in LA and for me Fall/Winter does not equal snow/cold. Instead it just means grab a jacket for when the sun goes down.

Isabel Marant’s Fall/Winter 2010/11 line makes me all warm and tingly inside. She has flawlessly combined all my favorites (how did she know?!): chunky knits, fierce jackets, skinny pants, boy meets girl looks with touches of sequin…yay! Check out photos from her show and the sick campaign shot featuring Kate Moss. Would you rock these looks? Leave a comment and share.

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I Dare You

by grasie on 26. Jul, 2010 in Women's Fashion

Acne Sometimes you just have to take risks.

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What To Wear: July 4th

by grasie on 02. Jul, 2010 in How To, Women's Fashion

Yay Summer is officially here and the 4th of July is THIS Sunday! Do you know what you’re wearing?

Here are 3 different looks you can rock depending on your Holiday plans and what you’re comfortable wearing. I made it a one-stop shopping affair…so each complete look can be purchased at ONE location or online site. (American Apparel, Forward by Revolve or Urban Outfitters) Happy Shopping and have a safe and glorious holiday!

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Go Buy Now: 5 Summer Essentials

by grasie on 16. Jun, 2010 in Go Buy NOW, Women's Fashion

Its Summer Time! So let’s go shopping. Here are 5 of my favorite Summer Essentials. Read below for shopping links and “How To” wear them. Leave me a comment and let me know what’s your favorite essential. And as always, feel free to ask me any styling questions you may have. Happy Shopping!

#1 Blazers & Jackets: Military Jackets are BIG this season and perfect to throw over girly pieces to “edge it up” a bit. (Urban Outfitters $48) Ivory, Cream or Off-White Blazers will dress up everything in your closet. They look chic and polished and the light colors are a dreamy replacement to your black Boyfriend Blazer for Summer. (Ann Taylor LOFT $89.50)

#2 Floral Print Dresses: Floral dresses were hot for Spring and continue on into the Summer. They’re great when you want to stay cool and be comfy but still look fabulous. Wear them with strappy flats or earth toned wedges. (Kimchi Blue $58 & J Crew $250)

#3 Loose Fit Pants: Perfectly paired with a tank, vest or light jacket these pants are a fun twist on Summer fashion. Have fun with patterns and colors and make sure the fit is loose NOT baggy…roll up the bottoms, throw on some wedges and viola! A hip, trendy look for all body types. (What Goes Around, Comes Around $194.45 & J Brand $216)

#4 Slouchy Shorts: The days of Daisy Dukes are long gone…so please don’t wear them! Instead opt for slouchy jean or chino shorts; they are way more comfortable and a lot more classy. Try wearing them with a sheer or lace girly top and a pair of Keds…its a feminine and casual look you can rock all Summer long. (The Gap $50 & Son of John Sequin Trim $152)

#5 Pastels & Neons: Whether its a skirt, shirt or pair of pants get adventurous this Summer with pastel and neon colors! But please don’t over do it. Limit your look to ONE item of pastel or neon and make sure the rest of your outfit is basic. American Apparel is dominating in the color palettes so visit your local store and go crazy. (All American Apparel: Skirt $54, Tank $15 & Slim Slacks $73)

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H&M Goes Green With Its Latest Collection

by grasie on 01. Jun, 2010 in Go Buy NOW, Women's Fashion

FINALLY! A mainstream clothing line got it right! An uber fashionable & fierce collection that is also SAFE for the environment…This is very very exciting!

H&M just launched a totally eco-friendly clothing collection at all of their stores! It’s called The Garden Collection, and is inspired by chlorophyll-green gardens, sundrenched landscapes, and 70s hippie chic flower power.
Everything in the collection is made using organic or recycled materials, like recycled bottles, textile waste, organic cotton, organic linen, and recycled polyester. YAY!

Check it out below and let me know what you think. I want to go shopping…NOW!

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Are You Ready To Be A Bad-Ass?

by grasie on 20. May, 2010 in Go Buy NOW, Trends, Women's Fashion

Then go buy MELODY EHSANI!

Here’s a glimpse of this sassy Accessory & Shoe Designer’s latest collection. It’s daring, fun, edgy and beautiful; plus check out the SICK campaign. I want it all. Seriously, all of it…now.

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Travel In Style…Always!

by grasie on 15. May, 2010 in Go Buy NOW, How To, Women's Fashion

On my recent flight from LAX to JFK I noticed something I could no longer ignore: women looking like slobs when flying! Yeah ok, I get it, you want to be comfortable…its a long flight…blah, blah, blah. But there’s a way to be comfortable and still look fabulous! So please give your Uggs and Juicy Couture sweatsuits to charity…NOW!

5 Clothing Items (you probably already own) That Are Comfy & Still Stylish:

1. Flats: Throw on a pair of fashionable flats! Whether ballet black, printed or fleece moccassins, flats are a great comfy alternative to Uggs. They are easy to slip on and off at airport security and they look feminine and chic.

2. Cotton or Jean Leggings: Leggings are a way more put together looking than sweats and equally as warm and comfortable! Plus no belt needed so you wont get held up at security.

3. Long Cardigan, Sweater or Coat: Invest in a fashionista fun sweater or coat that covers your bum and keeps you warm. We all know how chilly an airplane can get and since no one offers blankets anymore…bring your own! In the form of apparel.

4. Stylish Scarf: Its pretty hard to NOT look totally awesome when you’re rocking a kick-ass scarf. Scarves are the ultimate accessory because they really can bring any outfit from boring to WOW! Its also a great airplane tool for covering your face when your rude neighbor rips a stinky one (you know what I’m talking about)

5. Carry-On Bag: A shopping bag is NOT an acceptable carry-on bag! Even if its a “designer” shopping bag like Barneys or Saks! Luggage can be pricey but its a total investment and can make traveling so much easier. Invest the money…its worth it! Have fun with colors, styles and prints. But make sure its a sensible fun, you don’t want to spend money on a pattern or color you’re gonna be sick of after your 3rd trip.

Check out these lovely celebs and their fantastic travel looks. Leave a comment below and let me know what you think. Happy Traveling! (click on the links above to shop the items)

In these photos: Zoe Saldana, Kate Moss, Rihanna & Mila Kunis.

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Met Ball: Go Big Or Go Home!

by grasie on 04. May, 2010 in Celebrity Fashion, Women's Fashion

Last night was the Metropolitan Museum Of Art’s Annual Costume Institute Ball (Met Ball) in NYC. The Met Ball is the one night of the year where celebrity starlets can really take risks with their ensembles…its basically a designer costume party. The who’s who of Hollywood and fashion are all in attendance and the only real purpose of the night is to show off your fabulous digs…Dress like a princess, dress like a call girl but whatever you do Go Big Or Go Home! Click on the pics for a larger view.

The Pretty Princesses

Sassy Risk Takers

Stunningly Simple

Unfortunate Fails

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The White House Never Looked So Good

by grasie on 02. May, 2010 in Celebrity Fashion, Men's Fashion, Women's Fashion

Check out the celebs that hit DC for the 2010 White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner. They all looked fabulous. And not only did our prez look super hot as usual…he also killed it with his opening speech.

Funnier than Leno is the word on the street.

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Black Reigns At The Tribeca Film Festival

by grasie on 01. May, 2010 in Celebrity Fashion, Women's Fashion

Even with Spring upon us, the NYC starlets hit the red carpets of the Tribeca Film Festival rocking lots of black…and I’m happy they did! Check out these lovely ladies in their noir ensembles and let me know who you think, had the best black look. Click the pic for a larger view.

Top L to R: America Ferrera, Jessica Alba, Cameron Diaz

Bottom L to R: Selma Blair, Amanda Seyfried, Renee Zellweger

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Iron Man 2 Fashion Wins

by grasie on 27. Apr, 2010 in Celebrity Fashion, Women's Fashion

Last night was the Iron Man 2 World Premiere at the El Capitan Theatre here in lovely LA. The stars definitely came out for this much anticipated event…And while some celebs did it all wrong (I’ll be nice and not name names) These hot starlets got it just right.

PS: Only RDJ can pull off those shades and that tie!

Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Michelle Monaghan, Sam Rockwell, Leslie Bibb & Scarlett Johansson.

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I Want To Go To Paris Now

by grasie on 26. Apr, 2010 in Inspiration, Photography, Women's Fashion

And be THIS fabulous!

Anja Rubik by Hedi Slimane, Vogue Paris April 2010

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Happy Earth Day!

by grasie on 22. Apr, 2010 in Go Buy NOW, Men's Fashion, Trends, Women's Fashion

In honor of Earth Day, I want to tell you about two great designers producing Earth friendly fashion: Jungle Gurl & People Tree. Check out their stories and photos below, visit their sites, and let me know what you think. HAPPY EARTH DAY!

Jungle Gurl: The concept is simple, eco-science and yet ever-so chic. Take vintage fabrics that the former model-cum-actress-cum-designer, Natalie Golonka, has amassed over years of global travel and rework them into fabulously flattering one-of-a-kind bikinis. The first of which were quickly snapped up by LA notables Fred Segal and Planet Blue, and have since spread to several boutiques across the country. Hot!

People Tree: All you need to learn more about this UK based fashion company is their very insightful Mission Statement.

To support producer partners’ efforts towards economic independence and control over their environment and to challenge the power structures that undermine their rights to a livelihood.
To protect the environment and use natural resources sustainably throughout our trading and to promote environmentally responsible lifestyles and environmental initiatives to create new models to promote sustainability.
To supply customers with good quality products, with friendly and efficient service and build awareness to empower consumers and producers to participate in Fair Trade and environmentally sustainable solutions.
To provide a supportive environment to all stakeholders and promote dialogue and understanding between them.
To set an example to business and the government of a Fair Trade model of business based on partnership, people-centred values and sustainability.

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Trendsetter: Alexa Chung

by grasie on 19. Apr, 2010 in Celebrity Fashion, Trends, Women's Fashion

TV Host & Model Alexa Chung, is always one to look upon for fashion forward inspiration. This British hipster knows how to perfectly mix and match boyish pieces with girly accents. Her style is closest to mine, than any other celeb, and I dream of a day when I can raid her closet and run! Ha! Seriously though, her wardrobe is to die for. Here are some of her latest style debuts. Peep the gray ankle socks with the strappy blue heels and the oversized designer handbags…LOVE IT!

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Shorts For Summer, Shorts For Spring

by grasie on 13. Apr, 2010 in Trends, Women's Fashion

I’m a gal who loves shorts and chooses them over skirts, a lot of the time, for Spring and Summer fashion…I’m also a gal who went to 12 years of Catholic school and had to wear a uniform skirt everyday. So yeah, I may a little biased against skirts

The thing is, lots of time ladies will choose a skirt over shorts because they think shorts are too boyish or sporty. But in today’s fashion, there are plenty of sassy, dressy and stylish options that will give you an instant hip and chic look. So try ditching your skirt for a day and try on a cool pair of shorts!

#1 French Connection $78

#2 Helmut Lang Leather Shorts $760 (for my super dupa baller readers)

#3 Alexander Wang $430

#4 J Crew $59.50

#5 Thread Social $255

#6 Top Shop $60

Click the names above to shop the looks…And contact me or leave a comment if you have ANY style questions.

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It Girl Does It Again

by grasie on 13. Apr, 2010 in Celebrity Fashion, Women's Fashion

Its no secret that Zoe Saldana is on fire, as of late. With countless big films in her past and future, this Dominican hottie has been burning up the red carpet. Check out Zoe’s look from last night’s Hollywood premiere of the comedy flick “Death At The Funeral”. Me likey!

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Shoes! The Best & Easiest Way To Spruce Up An Outfit

by grasie on 03. Apr, 2010 in Go Buy NOW, Trends, Women's Fashion

I’m a big believer in shoes. They have the power to totally make or break an outfit. They are also perfect for the lazy fashionista (aka ME!)…what I mean is, you can literally throw on a t-shirt and jeans or little black dress and “WOW” the outfit by adding a killer pair of heels, funky boots or bright-colored kicks. Bottom-line: Have Fun With Your Foot-Wear!

Here are some shoes I love. Leave a comment at the bottom and let me know what you think.

#1 We Who See Fringe Boot at Urban Outfitters $78

#2 Rag & Bone Victoria Suede Wedge $550

#3 Steve Madden Tirah Oxford $69.95

#4 Jeffrey Campbell ‘Jackie’ Wedge $129.95

#5 TopShop Tide Double Gusset Plimsole $30

#6 mini for many Striped Wedge $138

#7 TopShop Saffron Strippy Sandals $145

#8 Boutique 9 ‘Mimee’ Demi Wedge $120

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Spring Inspiration: Marlene Marino

by grasie on 30. Mar, 2010 in Inspiration, Photography, Women's Fashion

I love being inspired by photography. It puts me in a creative mood and gives me countless ideas on how to wear my clothes. Check out these beautiful pics by photographer Marlene Marino and Be Inspired!

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Fashion Tip For Women: Transitioning To Bare Legs

by grasie on 24. Mar, 2010 in Trends, Women's Fashion

It’s about that time in both the West and East coasts to put away the opaque tights for Spring and Summer and transition to bare legs! Get the razors out ladies and embrace some skin. If you’re anything like me, the transition can feel weird at first. You just spent the last 6 or 7 months rocking all sorts of fun tights with your skirts, dresses and shorts and now with weather in the 70s it just feels weird. Well here are a few great tip to help with with the switch over:

Start with bare legs but keep the boots. (Preferably bootie boots) Going from opaque tights to bare legs and open toe shoes can be a bit jarring so take it one step at a time. You can also do bare legs with close-toe pumps as an option.
Mix and match a Winter/Fall tops with a Spring/Summer bottoms. Example: Pair a long-sleeve, knit sweater in black, brown or grey with a cotton, flowy skirt in beige, cream or floral print. Add booties and you’re done!
Add ankle socks to strappy sandals. If you don’t have a pair of bootie boots or you just want to try something different and fun…invest in a few pairs of ankle socks in pretty pastel colors like pink, yellow and cream then throw on your favorite strappy sandals or heels. Viola! a great mix of Winter and Spring.

Here are some photo examples. (Click on the image for larger view) Happy Transitioning!

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Shop The Mall: For Work

by grasie on 17. Mar, 2010 in Women's Fashion

Living in Los Angeles, I sometimes forget that most women outside of LA have “normal” office jobs to dress for. It can definitely be a challenge to come up with fun, comfortable & affordable yet chic and fashionable clothes day after day. Here are some looks I love, that you can find at your local mall. These items are staple pieces that can be mixed and matched with all the basics in your closet. Click the image for a larger view.

Leave a comment and let me know your work wardrobe question. Happy Shopping!

Banana Republic $69.50	Banana Republic $79.50	Banana Republic $98
JCrew Blazer $350	JCrew $69.50	JCrew $128
Gap Dress $59.99 On SALE!	Gap Blazer $98	Gap $34.50
Kenneth Cole $120 On SALE!	Kenneth Cole $99	Kenneth Cole $80 On SALE!