MAHOGANY GLAM

Rachel Roy Haute Shoes At Macy's

My fellow fashionistas if you're into shoes like I am, the next time you're in Macy's check out Rachel Roy's new line of shoes. Rachel recently launched her moderately priced line at the retailer that includes clothes, jewelry, and of course shoes. I wasn't moved by the clothing line it just didn't take my breath away, but the shoes I was white knuckling not to buy everything full price. The Izzy ankle boots are $139, kinda steep but you would wear these from fall to winter. I can picture them with jeans, leggings, or a cool frock with tights. The studs on the side is bad to the bone!

Then there's the Genna ankle boots in a faux alligator skin. Hot Haute! The sexy peep toe could get a girl about town in trouble. It also comes in a deep plum hue that really stands out amongst the same old same old. At $129 it's not a bad price, but I'm a card carrying member of Macy's every week one day sale and no doubt these boots will be marked down soon. Plus, it's still 100 freakin' degrees in LA so I can totally wait. I'd be okay paying $80 with 15 % off for using my card. God bless Macy's!

photo courtesy: macys.com

More More More-Jewelry That Is

My fellow fashionistas I've developed a fetish for jewelry. Don't get me wrong, it's not David Yurman type of baubles. Nope--at least not yet. It's all kinds of rings and things that has me mesmerized. Big statement jewelry is the thing to wear for fall but I think I've taken it too far. I don't care where I get my fix-- Banana Republic, Forever 21, The Gap, Urban Outfitters, if it's shiny and new it's mine. Oh I even bought a $12 dollar fantastical ring from the Marc by Marc Jacobs store on Melrose. It's like one of the cheapest things in the whole store. Then I was at the bestest mall in the world The Topanga Canyon Mall and scored a hot ring for $16.95 from....wait for it.....New York & Company. Shocking right, they actually have some pretty nice pieces, but I think I bought the most fabulous of the fabulous. 

The moral of the story is, no store is safe. I'm trying to corner the jewelry market and if I have to hit up every Forever 21 and/or H&M to spend $10 bucks or more, well that's what I'm gonna keep doing!

photos courtesy: newyorkandcompany & forever21.com

Primetime Emmys 2009 Fashion Hits and Misses

The Primetime Emmys 2009 is already over and honestly who cares who won, it's how the stars dressed to impress that matters. O-M-G, Sandra Oh is the red carpet winner in my book! She looked super sexilicious in a strapless gold Marchesa gown. I raised an eyebrow at the rope around her waist, but I think it made the dress interesting. I can't believe she's 38 years old cause Sandra looks youthful and stunning!

Padma Lakshmi unleashed her purple passion in this decadent confection with a splash of red flowers on her hip. The Top Chef host simmers in the form fitting Badgley Mischka that was a show stopper. I loved the details on this gown, the knotted sleeveless sleeves really modernizes what could have otherwise been a boring grecian dress. En Fuego!

I'm a huge Vanessa Williams fan, especially on "Ugly Betty." The turquoise gown wasn't va-va-voom like the others but it was classic elegance. Sometimes less is more and it worked in Vanessa's favor. The color made her blue green eyes sparkle and complemented her honey kissed skin. She's looking fifty in the face and looks better than most women half her age.

Lovely Lindsay Price was a vision in a purple one shoulder J. Mendel gown. This is definitely one of my favorites of the night. It's unique elegance that I hope is replicated at my neighborhood ABS store. The black satin strap makes it a little edgy and fun. Magnifique!

I find "The Office" freakin' hilarious, and unfortunately I think of Mindy Kaling's refusal to fire her stylist freakin' hilarious too! Most award shows she shows up in a horrid frock that leaves me aghast. This year is no different and I'm guessing this over tulled gown was purchased on whim at Wet Seal. It makes her look gargantuan and I know she's not. Mindy there's no shame in upgrading your stylist!

photos courtesy: accesshollywood.com, gossipcenter

Tracy Reese Spring 2010 Ready To Wear A Hit!

My fellow fashionistas you know I loves me some Tracy Reese. If I was a lady of leisure I'd exclusively lounge around in her exquisite couture designs. Tracy's Spring 2010 ready to wear collection doesn't disappoint. Everything is completely wearable and lovely. Tangerine, apricot, and electric blues are just some of the vibrant hues featured in her spring collection. Everything is mix and match which is easy on the budget. I adore the simplicity of this collection and the familiar details that make each piece flourish with elegance. I want like ten things Tracy Reese, especially the ruched leggings and sleeveless leather vest. In my mind I'm already rockin it! It's weird thinking about Spring when we haven't even felt the chill of winter yet, but I guess we can start planning our next season ensembles. Check out Tracy Reese Spring 2010 Ready To Wear at style.com

photos courtesy: style.com

Vera Wang Spring 2010 Ready To Wear-Not So Much

One of my favorite designers Vera Wang unveiled her Spring 2010 designs during Fashion Week 2009. Usually I drool for her clothes, but I wasn't wowed by this latest collection. The designs were abstract and playful with hues in ebony, silver, blush, and purple. I judge a collection based on its wearability and there was only two frocks that I would rock (above). The rest of it is shapeless hogde podge of terrible tulle that would only work if you were super skinny. The MC Hammer inspired jumpers, really! We all know runway fashions eventually trickle down to our local Forever 21 and BCBG, but let's pray Vera Wang's Spring 2010 Ready To Wear collection is chained to the catwalk. I still love ya Vera!

photos courtesy: style.com

2009 VMA Fashion Hits and Misses

The 2009 VMA's was the hottest ticket in New York on Sunday. I didn't ooh and aah at the potpourri of fashion trapesing down the red carpet, but I wasn't bored either. Fashion icon Jennifer Lopez made quite a statement in this flesh toned mini. What is that velvet! I wasn't feeling the curtain inspired sleeves and how it wrapped around her neck. Not her best style moment, but she gets a ten for hair and make up. Oh and her lacey heels...sick! I want em!

Shakira aka "she wolf" rocked a sequined Balmain mini with thigh high boots. It's a tad stripperesque but to each is own. I kinda wished she had pulled her hair back, cause her hair just wasn't on point.

It's safe to say that Cassie can pretty much wear a paper bag and look stunning. However, this frock reminded me of tacky bathroom wall paper circa 1986 that no one should have in their home or wear it in public. (Sigh) I'm still in denial about what she did to her hair. Blank stare.

Amerie showed off her best assets, her shapely gams. The teal mini is fab for sure, but the excess fabric in the back makes me think she's about to take flight.

Keri Hilson took it back to the eighties with her shoulder padded satin jump suit.Love it! The plunging neckline is super sexy and bad to the bone. She's the only one who could wear this and get away with it!

And in non related mahogany glam news I think Lady Gaga is a raging fashion victim. Someone please send help!

photos courtesy: mtv.com & gossipcenter.com

 

Anna Sui At Target On Sept. 13th--Mark Your Calendars!

 

The wait is finally over, my fellow fashionistas don't forget designer Anna Sui's collection is at Target this weekend! Save the date Sunday September 13th, is The day to score some fine faux couture clothes. The "Gossip Girl" inspired line is priced under $100. I think I'll gravitate towards "Blair" or "Vanessa's" style maybe both.Target usually has their designer collections online before it hits the store, so you know on Saturday I'll be glued to my laptop. I gotta do what I gotta do cause the smaller sizes sell out fast. Then I have to get up early on Sunday so I can have first dibs at the store. I'm soo excited. If you see a beautiful woman with the crazy eyes hovering with an armload of Anna Sui at Target in Burbank, CA--aah... that's me. Don't be scared, just join me in my shopaholic bliss! X-O-X-O

photos courtesy: examiner.com

Purple Eyeliner Is Hot Haute

  

Rockstar  

My fellow fashionistas you've got to join me in my purple haze. I can't believe it took me this long to begin wearing purple eyeliner. It's elegant, mysterious, and best of all it made my baby brown eyes pop. I really liked Rockstar by Urban Decay. The deep eggplant is uber decadent until I realized it's $17! Seriously, I'm a fashionably babe on a budget! Luckily, CVS was open and Revlon came to the rescue. Vixen is a scosh darker--more like aubergine, but the price was right for $8.69. Violet, grape, eggplant, lavender, lilac, one of these scrumptious shades of purple will complement your mahogany hue!

photos courtesy: sephora.com & drugstore.com

Fall In Love With The Gap's 1969 Jeans

I must confess, I love my Citizens of Humanity jeans and I'd work for free to score a pair of William Rast. However, lately I've been craving The Gap's 1969 jeans. The fit is worthy of paying $200, but they're only $69.50. In this recession, I'm on a quest to be beautiful on a budget. The "Sexy Boot Cut" is one of my jean crushes. It's low rise, slims though hips and thighs, and a contoured waist band which is like Christmas come early. A contoured waist band prevents a glamour girl's derriere from becoming a crack addict.

"Always Skinny" is babelicous hauteness. I wear skinny jeans all the time. They're super easy and always look great with flats or stilettos. Gap's skinnies lift the bum, hugs your curves, and also boasts a contoured waist band. These jeans don't make me miss my premium denim, seriously you can't go wrong with The Gap's 1969 collection. They have several styles that'll fit your mahogany glam curves. Plus, we all know The Gap is quick with the markdowns, so these jeans could be $39.99, $29.99,... let the countdown begin!

photos courtesy: thegap.com