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I have always been a huge fan of Barbara Bui as a brand and designer. Her aesthetic is well known in the fashion world but to an outsider, she may be considered an up and coming designer because she doesn't have the same name recognition like Prada or Chanel. Her designs are usually full of bright and beautiful colors with feminine tailoring so I was taken aback initially when I first saw her Fall/Winter 2018 Collection. Instead of the bold colors that I had grown accustomed to in their place was a collection consisting entirely of black and white pieces. Now, don't get me wrong, I love the classic color combination of black and white and it is one of my favorite color combinations that I have showcased on my blog, it is just that I wasn't expecting it from this particular designer. This was totally different than what I have come to expect from her, nevertheless, I was still impressed with what she presented. The brand mostly focused on separates this season, which from …

As we close out the year I wanted to take the time to wish all of you a Happy Holidays! I hope this holiday season is wonderful and filled with love and joy. 

I used to be intimidated by the color red and would always pass it up when shopping. I thought it would be so hard to find a variation of the shade that would work for me but in this past year, I have become kind of obsessed with the color. It first started with a little red lipstick here and there, and then I scooped up a red accessory or two, and the next thing I know I have found myself being drawn to red dresses when shopping. Maybe it is the holiday spirit influencing me because the color red is everywhere at this time of year so it could be affecting me and how I view the color. Which started me to thinking about if there is a way to wear the color during the holiday season without looking like a Mrs. Claus impersonator. So I started thinking about it seriously and not only did I find one of the cutest red dresses ever but I also realized the pitfalls to avoid so it doesn't look like you are trying to audition to be Santa's next wife. If you are going to wear red and wh…

No matter where you are at on New Year's Eve the easiest way to rock a festive look is by wearing a themed headband. It is easy to take on and off and most times will work with all types of outfits even if you are wearing it dancing around the house in your pajamas. I searched all over the internet to try to find the cutest headbands and I continuously kept running into one brand over and over again that I liked. The brand was Capelli and they had some marvelous headbands to choose from. Today I am showcasing three of my favorites for this New Year's Eve festivities. 


AEO Capelli Happy New Year Headband (Buy Here)


AEO Capelli Tinsel Headband (Buy Here)

AEO Capelli 2019 Headband (Buy Here)


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This year has flown by so quickly. I don't know if it is because I am just getting older but time seems to be speeding right past me at warp speed. Now that we are in December it is time to start thinking about what we will wear for one of the biggest celebrations of the year which is New Year's Eve. Since it is such a festive time I always like to wear clothing that will make me stand out and shimmer as bright as the New Year's Eve Ball that they drop at midnight. The only surefire way to sparkle on that night is to wear a metallic jumpsuit. It will have you standing out against the masses while keeping you warm in the frigid temps. One of the reasons that I am recommending jumpsuits this year is because you don't have to worry about finding separates that work well together and you don't need much when it comes to accessorizing because a metallic one is all of the jewelry you need. Just add a bag and cute shoes and you are good to go. If you want maximum impact …

California bred Isadora Alvarez took her store Back Beat Rags from a shop specializing in vintage tees and turned it into a lifestyle brand known for elevated fashion basics. The brand focuses on wearable tees, sweatshirts, and dresses that they infuse with vintage-inspired details in a modern way. All of their clothing is made in Los Angeles. They buy locally knitted fabrics and work with small family-owned businesses to create their wonderful designs. Which means that Back Beat Rags support local makers and create jobs at every rung of the supply ladder, while also minimizing their impact on the environment. They are also known for using low impact goods like GOTS-certified organic cotton, recycled cotton, hemp, and tencel. The best part of it all is that they manage to do all of that while keeping the price point on their clothes super affordable. You just gotta love it!