Turtlenecks and Tights



Emerson Made carries a "Bag o Turtlenecks" for $58



turtlenecks have officially made a comeback. layer them, wear them as a stand alone statement piece, with an unexpected pair of pants, or try them under your favorite blazer or suit jacket.  

 J. Crew shows the t-necks layered with a cami for $36.50. also love it under a big bulky drapey sweater.

 a bohemian approach on the left - a simple cream turtleneck with a long pendant and fabulously printed flowy skirt. or in a preppy way, showing bright colors and a puffy vest...perfect for those warm fall days... I also wear mine under a fun flannel button down....

 and what about those nude tights? how do you guys feel about them? are they going to make a comeback like the turtleneck? above seen on Kate Middleton, Hayden Panettiere, and Pippa Middleton, does it look dated or fresh and new?

popular site likes ShopBop, J. Crew and Asos all carry styles that are simple and don't interfere with the overall aesthetic of the outfit....I am still not sold though - I do own a pair of nude fishnets similar to above....but are they old lady or on their way back? help me decide!

xoxo

kiki

My Second Home: Viva Las Vegas!

 "get nailed" salon off the strip in vegas. marissa and I got a mani/pedi that we will be able to tell stories about for the rest of our lives.

photo courtesy of Will Mann Photography

 first day of hofu at a new venue - Aria. 7th hofu for kiki. dvf dress made an appearance.

Photo courtesy of Will Mann Photography

hofu day 2. with marissa, andrea. big hair and lots of black outfits.

 meeting the Tuohy family....the movie Blind Side was based on their lives....we dripped them in diamonds for their appearance on our hofu stage



Photo courtesy of Will Mann Photography

  at XS (club at Encore/Wynn). working with total babes. check out the bcbg dress - I wore it!

Photo courtesy of Will Mann Photography

 trisha and marissa.....and red bull/vodka (of course)

Photo courtesy of Will Mann Photography

 day after. having to be on in front of 1000 retail partners after a long night of partying. the only way to get through is by having fun....

what a way to end an unbelievable hofu, meeting Magic Johnson. charming, kind, smart, and lovely.

all in all, although a very long 8 days, coming back to boston with "vegas voice" (aka scratchy and barely there), and great memories makes it all worth it.....

missed you all and glad to be blogging! Yeay...

xoxo

kiki

Celebrity Influence and the Power of the Internet

I have a guilty pleasure. It's called "schmut" magazines. When I hit up CVS for my monthly beauty care I usually throw one of those magazines into my basket at the last second. Just for good measure. Just for my ability to relate to those that enjoy "pop" culture.......alright, I am just saying! Sometimes it's good for the soul to chill out w/ a glass of wine and Hollywood gossip and even more importantly fashion trends!! As I was perusing US Weekly back in January, I saw this beautiful bohemian style dress that Jessica Alba was sporting. It's very rare that I impulse shop - it's typically a very calculated decision making process. One indication is how long I think about a piece.....in this case it was almost two months.

The internet is a powerful tool. Two months after I originally spotted the Tolani Ginger Tunic on Alba I googled the following words: "December Jessica Alba's dress on beach with daughter Honor" and the image popped up. From there I was able to track down the dress.....only to find out it was on backorder until the end of March! Now the second part of my decision making: is it worth the wait? I sat on it for two more days and eventually pulled the trigger - I couldn't get it out of my head! Hopefully the anticipation will prove fruitful! It gives me something to get through the last dark days of winter at least!

http://www.blacklabelboutique.cm/ for more details.

How do you guys decide to make purchases? Are you impulse shoppers or well-thought out shoppers?

xoxo,

kiki

RACHEL

I don't envy many celebrities, what with being in the spotlight all the time and the paparazzi following them everywhere, but there is one gal that I would love to emulate. RACHEL BILSON..... many of you may remember her as the spunky character, Summer, from the OC. I think she always looks chic and natural. Nothing over the top, but always on the cutting edge and has an innate sense of what works for her. The website http://www.thebudgetbabe.com is an interesting blog to peruse for current deals and ideas on how to dress for less. To find out how to get Rachel's look on a budget check out: http://www.thebudgetbabe.com/categories/50-Rachel-Bilson

Gwyneth.....Actress, Singer, Mom, Blogger? Who knew?

My friend Parker, who always has her finger on the pulse of what's current, reminded me today of a fantastic blog that's written by a very famous woman. Known for her many roles in movies and in the spotlight as a fashionista, Gwyneth Paltrow launched a blog called GOOP (http://www.goop.com/). It's an insightful look at all of her thoughts and ideas, from fashion and food to travel and spirit. No pretense, just a unique glimpse into her all encompassing world! Sign up for her newsletters and have a serendipitous moment when you receive a new email from your bff, Gwen. For one brief second it's like you're friends....well.....maybe not, but close enough.