Ombre and Sequins

I came across this dress while Screen Shopping (the Internet version of window shopping ;) ) at Neiman Marcus. It joins too ideas sequins and Ombre.





Sequined Ombre Dress Was $550 Now on Sale: $385


You know how I feel about Ombre (If not read this blog) but I'm not sure if I like Ombre and Sequins? So I put it out to you readers. What do you think?

Yes this is a good combination. Ombre looks good in everything
No this is a hideous combination. Anything sequined is Bad.
No this is a hideous combination. Anything Ombre is Bad.

Leave me a comment below and/or Take this survey.
Technorati Tags: Ombre, sequins, dress, neiman marcus, sale

If you can guess how much this jewelry is, I'll send you the piece of your choice?

As I was wandering the great streets of NYC the other day, I came upon a store that was selling jewelry at unbelievable prices. Granted some of these pieces may not look that expensive but I think others look like they cost more than what I paid for them. So here is the challenge I put towards you readers: The first person who correctly guesses how much I paid for each of these items wins one of the items (the winner can pick the item). Good Luck.

Ebay store: a-girls-gotta-eat

Technorati Tags: Jewelry, ring, necklace, earrings, cheap, steal, new york city, challenge

Fashion Victims are everywhere......here are just a few

Fashion victims are everywhere. While I was in the Caribbean I encountered a few. Now my fellow Caribbeaners love color so I'm not talking about that because I love color and Spring/Summer 08 is about Bold Color. And I'm not talking about cheap clothing versus expensive clothing because you all know how I love a bargain ;).

It was Carnival in St Maarten when I was down there so there was lots of costumes and bands. Carnival is a time to let loose and express yourself but not to lose your sense of style completely!! And I feel that some of these women didn't just lose it, they may never have had it. Some ladies just need some Fashion help. I mean REAL help. Like the lady who had on black lace leggings with white short shorts over them topped with a white t-shirt imprinted with black block letter words. My friend who saw the women was as aghast at her outfit as I was and thought she needed my help with fashion. But I mean SERIOUSLY people does the outfit I described above sound like the person needs Fashion advice OR should they have just known that the outfit was a Glamour Don't!! I think it is the latter but hey maybe that is just me.

I didn't get a picture of the outfit above but I did catch some other ladies in need of the Glamour Don't black bar.

This lady looked like she was attacked by Edward Scissorhands





This woman looked like The Abominable snowman in 90 degree heat.....Fishnets and snowboots do NOT go together WOMAN!! I really thought this was a given




To this woman I wanted to say, if your belly is a little bigger than you would like it to be.....Either get some Spanxs or wear a LOOSER dress.





And in conjunction with that, if you have some cottage cheese hanging around your thighs and butt like I do, DO NOT wear tight WHITE bottoms. They just do not look good.





And lastly we have this nice lady sporting a hair trend I never really got....The curler look....:/




Now if you are putting curlers in your hair so your hair will look nice when you get OUT....Why do you still have them in when you do go OUT!! Is there some other reason you have for wearing the curlers that I don't know about? Are woman wearing them out because they want to have nice curly hair when they go INSIDE the house? If anyone can enlighten me as to why women do this I would really apprciate it.

And as usual I appreciate all your comments on my review. Do you agree or disagree with my thoughts on these ladies? Have you spotted some fashion victims of your own that you would like to share with me?


I'm waiting for your thoughts.

Ebay store: a-girls-gotta-eat

Ombre & Patent Leather - Two Trends that go well together

I've noticed for awhile that Ombre has become a trend this year. I really like this trend. I think I really became aware of it and how much I liked it when I saw Gwen Stefani's wedding dress by John Galliano for Dior back in 2002.




Before I left for vacation I bookmarked several Ombre items I found that I liked but I'll post some of those another time. This post is about some items I recently found that incorporate the Ombre trend with another popular trend I like Patent Leather.


Bloomingdales

Bloomingdales showed an Ombre and Patent Leather bag by Maxx in their recent catalog.


Maxx New York Women's Degradé Ombre Large Tote Bag - $198
Comes in Purple as well.


Also at Bloomingdale's was this bag by L.A.M.B (seems Gwen likes the Ombre trend in things other than Wedding Dresses)





L.A.M.B. Manchester Ombre Patent Leather Tote - $495

The above bags can be yours with a 20% discount by using the code FLOWER now thru May 21st at Bloomingdales.com.


But Bloomingdales is not the only place offering items combining these two trends. Some of my other favorite shopping sites have some cool Patent and Ombre items. Enjoy!


Nordstrom



Elliott Lucca Ombré Patent Leather Tote - $298
Comes in black as well.




BCBGirls 'Edith' Pump - $97.95
Comes in Dove & Black as well



Stuart Weitzman 'Degdais' Pump - was: $255 Now: $169.90
Comes in Coal as well


Zappos




RSVP Dinda Ombre Patent Leather Peep Toe Pumps - $65.00
Comes in Blue, Ivory & Pink as well.




Lodis Romano Ombre Primadonna Wallet - $176
Comes in Azure & Fuschia as well. There is also a smaller wallet with Gusset that come in the same colors for $129.


Target


Mossimo Deann Ombre Patent Flats - $19.99
Comes in Purple and Gray as well.



Mossimo® Darby Ombre Peep-Toe Pumps - $24.99
Comes in Purple and Gray as well.


Topshop




Patent Ombre T Bar Shoe - Was 55.00 Now: 35.00 pounds
Comes in Gray as well.
Technorati Tags: Ombre, Patent Leather, Bloomingdales, Nordstrom, Zappos, Target, Topshop, Maxx, Lamb, Gwen Stefani, Wedding Dress

Ok enough of a Hiatus...I'm back

Hi faithful readers. I'm back from the Caribbean. I appreciate all you people who have been reading even though I haven't been writing new posts. I was amazed how my readership remained the same or went up even without new posts. WOW. I especially appreciate Meredith from Daily Dose Of Coffee blog who added me to her blogroll. Thanks Much!
I also want to thank again Fashion Sensei and Shopping Feet for adding me to their blogrolls as well. Such great fellow bloggers out there in cyberspace. Fashion Air Kisses to you all.
Also in blog related news is my addition to the INDEPENDENT FASHION BLOGGERS family. The blog was started in reaction to corporate networks and media companies springing up faster than I can keep track of. The purpose of INDEPENDENT FASHION BLOGGERS is to reflect what's going on in the fashion blogging world, the more we add to this the better resource we can create. You should check this interesting blog How Stressful Is Blogging? Really?.
OK I'm off now to write up more posts about my trip, Bergdorf Goodman's windows, which were really fabulous, and try to remain in the Caribbean "Don't worry, be happy" frame of mind.....;)



Technorati Tags: Vacation, Hiatus, Caribbean, Blogging, Stress, Independent Fashion Blogger, Bergdorf Goodman

Caribbean Handmade Jewelry

In my travels thru this gorgeous island I've found some pretty jewelry items that I thought I would share with all of you.

Some of the pieces I loved best I found in Marigot. Marigot is the capital of the French side of this island. In the
morning, on Wednesdays thru Saturday, many local people come into the
center of town to sell their products to the tourists who come off the
Cruise Ships. Some of the items, like the below jewelry, are handmade. These beautiful silver and colorful stone pieces were handmade by a cool local woman here on the island.

You know how I love unique jewelry and when I found these I just fell in love with them. Lemme know if you agree.

Don't you wish you were here?

Soooo long time no blog readers. Did you think I fell off the face of the earth? Well actually I fell off it into the glorious Caribbean!! You read that right. The sunny, warm, paradise-like Caribbean.

I had some time and I came to visit some relatives. I originally was going to only spend 2 weeks here but have ended up extending my stay 2 times! I mean it was still cold in the Northeast USA and it is in the 80s here everyday. How could I pass up the chance to liven up my pasty winter skin. On top of that Carnival is about to start here and I’ve never been. So I’m now staying to experience Carnival. My first one!! Should be exciting. I will of course be sharing experiences and most importantly pictures of it so you can vicariously live thru me. So if you are home in the cold or less than warm weather and need a vacation, come along with me and read about my experiences so you can have a mini vacation for yourselves. Cause you know you need it.

Tax day has just past. If you just put your taxes in and are eagerly awaiting your check maybe I can give you some inspiration as to what to do with that check. Maybe you need to indulge in some Sun, the Beach or my personal favorite Shopping!!

I’ll be blogging about beaches I love here, nightclubs and venues I’ve found fun, restaurants I’ve found delectable (including my favorite pastry shops and desserts ;) ) and unique items I’ve found while shopping…So stay tuned!!! I’m off to the beach now but before I go here are some pictures.

Below are pictures of the view I wake up to every morning:






And the view of where I’m blogging this post from:






And the Garden below where I’m blogging from:



Jealous yet ;)....If not, wait to see what I have for you later.

Au revoir mes amis :D