Armour for All | Balmain Spring 2012

Balmain S/S 2012, the touch of vintage gold accessories... embroideries, studs & beads

Lashing Out | Wear to Where on Greer's OC

I think my beauty routine has officially been changed forever by Beau Monde Beauty.  Recently I was getting my makeup done for a photo shoot and Nikki Lee, artist and owner of Beau Monde, suggested I ditch the store bought clumps that I often use on my non-existant eyelashes and instead get extensions from her lash specialist Mallorie Mason.  I was a little apprehensive about the whole process, but Nikki assured me the results would be transformative. (Read full Post)

Owners/Sisters Nikki Lee and Bonnie Vacarro 

Okay so I was too embarrassed to show you me before, but here's a amazing A F T E R shot.

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Rachel Roy Style Week OC | GreersOC.com

The 4^th annual Style Week Orange County returned to Irvine Spectrum and their newest location Fashion Island last week, neither disappointed.  The Irvine Company’s weeklong event featured: designer appearances, fashion shows, in-store events and a fabulous food festival. 

OC’s biggest week in fashion aims to highlight emerging designers, notable style makers as well a hot local brands.  Two of America’s top designers; David Meister and Rachel Roy were among the heavy hitters in attendance showing their latest collections.  Project Runway’s Alum Nick Verreos, TV personality Mario Lopez, Celebrity Chef Jamie Gwen and my friend Stylist Taylor Jacobson also made appearances.

After several events at both locations I was most excited to see Rachel Roy’s Fall 2011 show which was followed by a meet and greet where I got to sit down with the Council of Fashion Designers (CFDA) inductee for an intimate conversation. Roy’s Fall 2011 collection was a beautiful lesson in eclectic layering and styling.  Cashmere blazers, vests, necktie blouses, wrap dresses, tweed skirts and carrot pants in jewel tones, floral prints, and stripes gave both the bohemians and the ladies who lunch something to go on about.  I also adored the the Heidi braids the models wore in their hair which I think complimented the collection nicely.  Known for her feminine and sophisticated pieces it’s no wonder why she calls confident and effortlessly elegant women like First Lady Michelle Obama and actresses Hale Berry, Kate Hudson and Gwyneth Paltrow as her clients. Oprah Winfrey once touted that Roy would be “the next big name in fashion.”  Guess she was right . . . . .

H E R E  A R E  S O M E  O F  M Y  F A V O R I T E  P I E C E S  I N  T H E  S H O W ...

M O T O   J A C K E T

 F L O R A L   J A C Q U A R D   L O N G   C A R D I G A N

R A N I A H  H E E L  |  R A C H E L  R A C H E L  R O Y  C O L L E C T I O N

T U X E D O  J A C K E T  W I T H  T I E  F R O N T  B L O U S E

T W E E D  S H I F T  D R E S S

H E I D I   B R A I D S

R U F F L E   B L O U S E  W I T H  T W E E D  P E N C I L  S K I R T

P E P L U M  K N I T  C A R D I G A N  W I T H  E L E C T R I C  B L U E  S K I R T

 

Can't Stop Wearing | Leopard Scarf

 I think I've worn this J. Crew L E O P A R D Scarf all week.  Yesterday I paired it with with slouchy jeans, a gray silk tank and nude flats; today I thought a little orange blouse and flared jeans would be perfect; and tomorrow who knows....

Obsessed | Delfina Delettrez

Play | Jump | Romp

It was only a few short years ago that cutesy playsuits and rompers were a summer must-have (albeit a short lived one). Well, as fashion would dictate it, one-piece anythings are back in style. From overalls to jumpsuits, to playsuits and rompers, these one piece cuts are an option for fashionisers looking for pieces for their Spring 2011 wardrobe. And for those who are, they can rest assured knowing that any investment pieces, particularly statement playsuits, will be a worthy investment with the one piece styles on the cards as sitting amongst spring 2011 fashion trends.

LifeStyling Services | Outfit Planning

Wouldn't you love to walk in your closet every morning and have your outfit already planned? Shoes match, accessories laid out, a look book full of ideas! It could be a reality, and for most of my clients it is. Here's a glimpse into one of my favorite closets which I get to visit every two weeks...

Two Weeks Worth of Outfits, With Pictures for Look Book

Coordinating Shoes (just 1/16 of the Collection)

Need them, Want them, Must have them..

Craving some contrast? Pit this Alexander Wang bootie 

against Spring's lineup of airy fabrics and fresh neutrals.

September Issues

Season after season, huge tonal trends always shine through... shades go deep and dark, or alternately, bold and bright. But this Fall introduced a few unexpected contenders in the color category: Along with rich purple, mixed olive tones, and more burnished metallics, soft classic camel made a comeback and so did the brightest red. To get you on the right color wheel, I've rounded up the top Five Fall Color Trends to start bringing into your closet...NOW

5 Bags You Need in Your Closet

Designer Spotlight | Camille Simone

Multi colored vintage textiles, embroidered by hand, decorated with coins, mirrors, pompoms and bead embellishments. What's not to love about these wildly bold and beautiful bags by Simone Camille?

Rules to Shop By - Sale

1. Don't buy anything on sale that you wouldn't consider at full

price. (because you'll have a closet full of stuff you'll NEVER wear!)
2. Learn the markdown schedule at your favorite stores.
3. Shop sales on Friday nights, when stores tend to be emptier.
4. Use end of season sales to stockup on classics.
5. Befriend a sales person; he or she might put sale items aside

for you - or even give you a markdown before the sale officially begins.

Leslie's Ten Rules of Shopping

1. Always try it on, and always sit down in it.
2. Be sure you know the stores return policy.
3. If you are unsure about a big-ticket item, put it on hold for 24 hours and think it over.
4. Don't buy anything that doesn't flatter you or isn't comfortable, no matter how of-the-moment it is.
5. If you have to talk yourself into a purchase in the dressing room, pass on it.
6. In a shopping emergency, go for shapes or labels you know you can count on.
7. If there's nothing in your closet to wear with it, skip it.
8. Really amazing one-of-a-kind items will disappear; if you fall in love with one, buy it right away.
9. Never purchase something just because it looks good on someone else.
10. If you can't stop thinking about an item, go back and get it instantly.

Shop Your Closet - Sisterhood Style

If these are traveling pants, I want them sent to my house! I Love that she sporting the high waist with a rolled crop navy blue pants (if you don't have pants like these swap them out for jeans), paired with a simple t-shirt. Then she mixes it up with a girly pair of t-strap heels and tough studded handbag (which by the way are both from H&M). But the Pièce de résistance is the classic trench, if you don't own one, please invest in one. They're classic and timeless and work in any season.

Hello...... Halston

In lieu of our Sex and The City giveaway what better designer to spotlight then HALSTON.

Legendary American label Halston launched its hip diffusion line in 2009, and has since earned itself a cult following amongst style-setters such as Sarah Jessica Parker and Chloe Sevigny.

Epitomising the effortless glamour of the infamous Studio 54, Halston Heritage evokes the brand's timeless appeal reinventing archive pieces into effortlessly elegant silhouettes. Taking style inspiration from the likes of Bianca Jagger and Anjelica Huston, Halston Heritage’s fluid jersey maxi dresses, silk jumpsuits and slouchy totes in a vibrant spectrum of colours makes for a key investment to stand-out any season.

The Perfect Mother's Day Gift

With Mother's Day just around the corner, wouldn't you like to show your appreciation in a way that's more meaningful than buying your mom a box of chocolates or a bunch of flowers? Here's a thought: How about the gift of organization?

A Closet Clean Out package truly is the gift that keeps on giving. It’s more than just a cleanse---it’s a life-changing education! Along with great personal style, your Mom, Wife, Girlfriend, Sister... will come away with:

- a real understanding of what styles, colors & silhouettes work for

them and why

- how to maintain their garments properly

- how to keep their wardrobe organized with ease

- simple tips on how to look well-put-together for every occasion

- how and where to shop painlessly, efficiently and cost-effectively

- a photo library of outfits from their own wardrobe for stress-free

dressing

- the comfort of knowing just how much you care about them!

Springtime’s Second Skin

Morning, Noon, and Night, Springtime Leather is oh so Right

There is a new fashion game of hide and chic waiting to be played this season. Much to everybody’s surprise, leather has stepped out of its traditional colder weather comfort zone to emerge as a serious contender for your spring/summer wardrobe.

Buy Them Now - J Brand

Houlihan

J Brand proves that the denim movement toward straight and skinny is hardly a trend. With an absolutely clean, anonymous back pocket and sophisticated lines, these jeans are already a classic set for the ages.