Want it - Black Pearl

Need a new color that will take you through the transition of winter to spring? Get the equivalent of smoky eyes for your nails in this fantastic shade of Chanel Nail Colour – Black Pearl.

Comprised of iridescent flecks of copper, emerald, and onyx; this shade captures the indefinable beauty of the rare natural black pearl. Light illuminates the polish turning your manicured fingers into little chameleons. This shade rivals the popularity of OPI Lincoln Park After Dark so get your hands on a bottle… or five.

Chanel Black Pearl

Black Pearl as seen on the runway

Best Dressed of the Year - Blake Lively

With her all American looks, long blonde hair and even longer legs; Blake Lively has certainly made a splash in 2010 emerging to be the new darling of the fashion world. She possesses the ability to wear a dress as it was designed to be worn allowing her to rock a dress without looking like she’s trying.

Her moment came this year while attending the Couture shows in Paris. Her poise garnered the attention of Karl Langerfeld of Chanel and Anna Wintour of Vogue. Shoe designer Chrisitian Loubouton was so enamored with her style he created a heel and named it the Blake.

The best thing about Blake Lively’s look is that it’s not some stylists image, she dresses herself for each event.  She can look “girl next door” one day and then turn on the va-va voom the next. Gracing the covers of various glossy’s, starring in movies, and the lead character of the CW’s Gossip Girl I am certain we are just beginning to see where Blake Lively’s career is heading and I can't wait to see what she wears next! 

Wearing a stunning scarlet Versace gown with a
how low can you go necklineand nude Christian Louboutin heels

Channeling a modern day goddess look in this gorgeous
Alexander Wang dress and sky-high cognac heels

Looking oh-so French in navy Chanel

Show-stopping in this electric blue one shoulder Marchesa

Looking like a life-size Barbie in hot pink Michael Kors

Best Dressed of the Decade - Kate Moss

Kate Moss is a fashion icon. As one of the most recognizable faces in the industry, she graced the cover of over 90 glossy's and held countless contracts with top fashion houses such as Gucci, Roberto Cavalli, David Yurman, and Calvin Klein. This is why I would label her Best Dressed of the Decade.


She was discovered in JFK International Airport at age 14 en route home to London from family vacation in the Bahamas. Shortly thereafter she landed a modeling contract with Calvin Klein. Known as the Anti-Supermodel she is only 5'7 and pin thin; a far cry from the Glamazon's curvacious bodies of the 1980's. She is credited in ushering in the "Heroine Chic" and "Waif" look that dominated the runways in the early 1990's.

Her career accolades speak for themselves; she has been on every major runway in London, New York, Paris and Milan. She's graced the coveted Vanity Fair's Best Dressed List, Forbes ranked her the second highest earning model in 2007 and W Magazine had labeled her their muse. Even statues have been erected in her honor. Sculptor Marc Quinn created a 18 karat gold statue of Moss entitled Siren. Weighing in at 110lbs, it is the largest statue made from gold since the time of Ancient Egyptians.

Moss possess the uncanny ability to look ultra fabulous in everything that she wears. Fashionista's can thank her for bringing back pieces such as the blazer, cut off denim shorts, ankle booties and skinny jeans. She has a style that is effortless but cutting edge whether it be jeans and white tee or a vintage Christian Dior gown.

Kate Moss wearing a floor length white silk Vintage Christian Dior 
accompanied by fashion photographer Mario Testino 

Dazzling in a metallics at the Met Ball wearing 
Marc Jacobs, sky high stilettos and a fabulous turban

Feminine and flirty in a buttercup yellow 
chiffon one shoulder dress

Rocking cut off shorts and Hunter wellie boots 
at a concert in London

 Casually chic in a heather grey long sleeve
top and high waisted denim

My Fashion Resolutions for 2011

Fashion is all about evolution. How can one go into a new decade of the Millennium without a few resolutions for her closet? Here are a few that I plan to implement in 2011

I will wear more color. The spring runways were full of bright vivid hues and though I am not sure I will go so far as to wear neon, I will make an honest attempt to upgrade my closet with colors other than black, grey, fatigue, navy, oat, bone and nude. I resolve to purchase pieces whose hues can be described as scarlet, citrus or aqua.

Fruit Punch from Cacharel.

I will try and limit my wearing of skinny jeans and leggings. I seriously might need to go to fashion rehab to rid my attachment of these pieces. Sigh. And as much as I love my skinny black Earnest Sewn jeans, fashion is moving in another direction. Wide leg trousers and men’s suiting is back. So I resolve to do as Dior and get myself into this lady-like silhouette.

Looking dapper at Dior

I will wear heels on the daily.  I know; throw me out to the fashion wolves for admitting that I really don’t wear heels all the time, but living in Boston where the cobblestones don’t care that you’re wearing Prada and neither does that guy at the pub you frequent has turned me into a girl who opts for boots and ballet flats. Thankfully the spring collections have brought back platforms and espadrilles and with that I vow to be three inches taller for the duration of 2011.

Sky High Heels from Prada

Desire - Girl's Got Champagne Taste

Hard to believe its the end of a decade but New Years Eve is just around the corner. Invitations have arrived in the mail enticing you for a night out on the town begging the question, "What am I going to wear?" 


In a season full of gorgeous cocktail dresses why not be inspired by a bottle of champagne? Channel the luxury found in that heavy green bottle this New Years Eve. It may still be a Recession, but some girls just have Champagne taste.

Emilio Pucci
Get covered head to toe with gold sequins in this gorgeous Pucci ensemble. 
Long sleeves and a key hole neckline create a sexy silhouette that channels the 1970's vibe.

  

Alberta Ferretti
A Imagine dancing the night away in this blush tone tasseled cocktail 
dress that takes you back to the era that was the Jazz Age. 

Naeem Khan
March into the new decade with this futuristic one shoulder 
piece that is adorned with gold discs and embroidery. 

  

 Wishing all my readers a fabulous and fashionable New Year!

Want it - Fashion Worship

Do you worship all things fabulous in fashion?  Attend the Church of Chanel?  Sing hallelujah to Azzedine Alaia? Recite the gospel of Anna Wintour? Well the fashion gods have heard you!

Pay homage to your industry favorite with a collection of necklaces created by Defilies from Paris. Each piece is individually handcrafted from silver plated tin and detailed with enamel to resemble some of the most influential people in fashion.

Get religious with one of these great pieces that instantly add an element of cool to any look. 

Karl Langerfeld of Chanel 

Azzedine Alaia 

Anna Wintour of Vogue

Want it - The Fashion Almanac

The Fashion Almanac by Ruben Toledo has been created exclusively for Nordstrom. The limited edition hardcover coffee table book illustrates the ten year collaborative efforts between the artist and the retailer.

Born in Havana Cuba in 1961, Toledo is an artistic maven- sculptor, painter, art critic, fashion chronicler, and surrealist. Toledo has designed everything; mannequins, scarves, fabrics, dishes and carpets. Married to fashion designer Isabel Toledo whose designs have been worn by First Lady Michelle Obama, Ruben is no stranger to the fashion scene.

Known mainly for his fashion illustrations created with ink and watercolor, Toledo has created some of the most exquisite renditions of current fashion that has been featured each season in Nordstrom catalogues. Now available in select Nordstrom stores, The Fashion Almanac is a feast for the eyes and a must have for any fashionista or book collector.